I'm done! I'm done! I'm alive! Shockingly enough, I don't feel terrible I guess the whole training plan does in fact work!
Today we had our first triple doozy of a workout...
we swam for an hour and a half straight, then got out and biked 18.5 miles, and finally ran...(don't ask me how far because I don't know, but I do know that it took me a really long time to finish). I was actually laughing through the whole run, because I literally couldn't lift my feet of the ground. It felt like I had massive magnets strapped to my ankles and I was running on a really big refrigerator. Anyway, I thought I would hate myself for the rest of the day, but after a Gatorade, and a scoop of peanut butter while I wait for my spaghetti lunch, I feel good!
Keeping things short, so I can get to lunch and naptime
Small step of the day:
I learned tons on the bike today thanks to coach Mike, he gave me one on one coaching for the entire ride :) Also, I really like the route they had set up for us, and it's totally close to home, so I can definitely use it on future rides.
What I learned today:
MORE FOOD! I brought a probar, a Gu gel, and my water, but I really need to bring more with me. I started getting a little weak on my bike after only having a gel and water. I'm glad I had the egg whites toast and fruit for breakfast before I left, I think that saved me a little. I just wonder what to bring that will be good and quick for transitions....open to suggestions! Also I really need to have two water bottle cages on my bike, and another little pack thingy (I can't remember what it's called)...more gear!!
All in all, a fun day...I'm glad tomorrow is a rest day though, my buns 'n thighs need it!
Total miles: 23-ish
Total IronMan miles: 140.7
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That sounds like a beast of a workout! Gracious! My dad does a lot of cycling, and he likes Clif Bar Shot Bloks in addition to other bars and gels. I think Clif Bar also makes gels if you want to try some of those too. It really is kind of an adventure to figure out what you like for quick energy food on the go. And it also sounds like it's CamelBak time! :-) Miss ya Amanda!
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