swim team and a circuit

Still enjoying the swim team, not the 5am wakeup, but liking the feeling when I am done. Tonight was 10 pull ups, 10 dumbbell thrusters (20lbs.), 10 squats (used the 20lb. dumbbells, 10 box jumps, 10 burpees 4x thru for time. Finished in 10:04. Looking forward to the off day tomorrow.

Lunges and Burpees

Last night was 7 sets of 5 reps back squats. Results are 135,155,175,185x3,165. Could have gone heavier, but wouldn't have been as deep. Really sore today for 400m walking lunges (did them standing in place 200 each leg) in 13:04, waited 5 minutes, then did an AMRAP of burpees in 5 minutes. Finished 46 would have been okay, but Nancy did 47.

Off Day

Slept in, feel good. Back to the pool tomorrow at 6am.

Back from the Dark

So sorry for not posting. Who would have thought that running a business and training for triathlon would keep one so busy?

Feeling good overall, although I would love to get about 2 hours more sleep every night. I am so happy with the new business that it almost doesn't matter.

Swam this morning, was actually drier in the pool than getting there.

Rev3 in 2.5 weeks. Here we go....

5x1 mile

Had a warm evening for which I am thankful (also no rain). Workout was run 1 mile, rest 8 minutes 5x. First mile was 6:01, then went 6:25, 6:46, 6:42, 6:48. This is one of the most painful workouts for me. Really glad I was done. I was happy my friend Codell and Kelvin were there to share the pain.

Squats

5 sets of 3 reps of backsquats. Warmed up and went 165, 195, 205, 215x2. Legs feel tired, happy with the warm weather.

12 Weeks from Today

So Ironman Lake Placid is 12 weeks from today. If you can, please check out the website at the top of my blog and support me if you can.

That being said, I am happy with the swim club decision as I feel I am getting some traction without sacrificing the other disciplines.

Yesterday was a 4 mile race in Central Park during a torrential downpour. I thought I saw animals lining up 2x2. I was able to break through a barrier I've been trying to get for a while now. Finished in 27:23, for an average pace of 6:51, good for 54th out of 399 in my age group.

Hoping the weather cooperates for some good biking this week. I hope everyone is doing well.