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Saturday Aug 6, 2005 #
bike hills 1:55:14 [4] 59.7 km (1:56 / km)
A week today we'll be doing our Ironman/Half. All week I've been having fun just doing distances "recreationally". IronKing decided we should train together today. I had my reservations but it was great.
We set out on the windy 221 enjoying the horses grazing. All the killer dogs were tied for a change so it was uneventful. Luckily, when a bee smashed into my helmet it didn't get lodged: Note to self--don't forget epi pen again.
It was a strong head wind each way. I was able to reign IronKing in each time he zoomed ahead and let him lead all but 4 times. It always seems longer to the 28+ km turnaround. We averaged 28 kms/hr on the way out and 30 kms/hr on the way back. It always seems shorter.
The goal today is to do a 1/4+ Ironman. We've got more than the necessary 22 kms on the bike, but the 1/4 distance for the other 2 disciplines. We had our shoes and running caps outside the house and did the quick transition to the run. It was really fun.
We set out on the windy 221 enjoying the horses grazing. All the killer dogs were tied for a change so it was uneventful. Luckily, when a bee smashed into my helmet it didn't get lodged: Note to self--don't forget epi pen again.
It was a strong head wind each way. I was able to reign IronKing in each time he zoomed ahead and let him lead all but 4 times. It always seems longer to the 28+ km turnaround. We averaged 28 kms/hr on the way out and 30 kms/hr on the way back. It always seems shorter.
The goal today is to do a 1/4+ Ironman. We've got more than the necessary 22 kms on the bike, but the 1/4 distance for the other 2 disciplines. We had our shoes and running caps outside the house and did the quick transition to the run. It was really fun.
run 50:00 [3] 8.0 km (6:15 / km)
A quick change into our shoes/hats off the bikes and out on the run. I felt great with no pain or the feeling of lactose in my legs. IronKing's knees were hurting and he was overheating. We ran a slow, even pace out. IronKing had to walk twice and since he slows for me on the bike, I walked with him. The third time he walked we were only 1.5 kms from home so I zoomed ahead and had a cold drink ready for him when he got home. (He's done this for me for years of training on hard runs over the mtn).
As always, the best part is soaking in the hot tub drinking Coke. We go to Aylesford Lake this afternoon. I'll swim 1 km and IronKing will swim 2 kms.
As always, the best part is soaking in the hot tub drinking Coke. We go to Aylesford Lake this afternoon. I'll swim 1 km and IronKing will swim 2 kms.
swim 30:00 [4] 1.5 km (20:00 / km)
At a company party at Aylesford Lake. IronKing and I took our wetsuits and enjoyed a leisurely swim for fun. What a beautiful day of sunshine and cool breezes. The treat was steak on the bbq and lots of great salads. I train so I can eat!!!