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M Strength
T Ran 4 Miles (Progressive)
W Cycled 20 Miles
T Strength
F Ran 5 Miles
S Ran 8 Miles
S Ran 3.5 Miles
Total Ran = 20.5 Miles
Total Cycled = 20 Miles
I feel pretty good about my final week of effort before the Door County Half Marathon. Recently returning to running after injury, I've been in a rebuilding stage. I think my endurance is there. My speed? It needs more work. Or perhaps just more time. And perfect weather. An easy course would be nice too. Well...it needs a lot.
I got a decent cross training session on the bike trainer while watching Survivor Wednesday evening. {Up until now I've been cycling watching Sun Records. Anybody else addicted?} I'm really loving the comfort of the new Blink 3.0 I received as part of my ambassadorship with Heart Zones. If you are a chest strap wearer, you would adore the Blink. It is worn on your forearm and you will not even know it is there. My stats for this easy 20 mile ride: Time: 66:52 Speed: 17.9 Blink HR: 134 Garmin HR: 136. A solid effort in my BLUE zone.
If you are confused about heart rate training check out this link.
I also found a nifty calculator for determining my specific zones.
I had to rearrange my morning runs due to mid week storms. Friday morning's run was a steamy, swampy mess. I took it slow (seriously -- no other choice) and got it done. Regarding heart rate training, these conditions make it extremely challenging stay in my YELLOW zone and out of the RED. Blink: 156 Garmin: 158. Sadly, my weekend runs were a repeat of the same stickiness. So yeah, no last ditch effort to work on speed. I did choose my hilliest route on Saturday which is a challenge in itself. With the humidity? Ugh. Just stick a fork in me...
As April comes to a close, I'm as ready as I can be for my upcoming half marathon. I hear from my friend Wendy this will be a hilly course. However, the weather is shaping up to be a sunny, clear, and breathable mid 40's. Regardless, I look forward to visiting the scenic Door County peninsula in Wisconsin and banging out half # 45 with my #holotta partner in crime.
And that's a wrap!
There was so many races this weekend! Did you race?
What are you currently training for?
Do you know your Heart Zones?