I had a few things going on at work and by the time I got home, had dinner, and got my daughter to bed it was already 8pm.  So any thoughts of one last brick were out the window.  The plan at the start of the week was for the last double of the week to be Monday anyway, so not the end of the world.  I did get in a 3-mile run on the treadmill and I picked up the pace to the fastest I have done for 3-miles in any training session so far.  I was even happier to be able to do negative splits.  One more workout tomorrow and then rest day on Friday.  Race day#2 is coming quick.

I ended up taking yesterday off which I was totally fine with. The goal this week is to make sure I feel great on race day so I am letting my body dictate how hard I should push myself these next few days. I completed a brick (bike/run) workout in Hyannis the other day and my plan was to do another this morning (which I did) so I felt yesterday would be a good rest day.

I am thinking this morning’s brick will be the last intense workout I have leading into the TRI. I completed a 12 mile bike ride and followed it up with a 4.3 mile run. I had my best time on this particular bike route and I completed the run with a great time as well so I feel like I am peaking at the right moment so pretty pumped about that. It’s been high 70’s weather wise so I have been avoiding my outdoor pool (a.k.a being a wuss). I did not post it but I did swim 1/3 mile the other night. It was great, my kids pushed me to swim…I really wanted no part. I usually swim in the morning when they are sleeping so I guess they wanted to see me in action. It worked out pretty well as I had my 6 year old count my laps (wife was there to confirm) so I actually went all out until they told me to stop. Usually, I stop every other lap for a second to move a stone from my pile to another…it’s a great way to keep track of the laps. I may squeeze in another swim in the next couple of days but I am not worried about it if I don’t. As of now, I am ready so the plan is to stay healthy these next 3 days.

Initially I was going to take tomorrow off but I am now thinking I may do core synergistics and do another mini-brick the following day. Nothing crazy, just want to prevent my muscles from hibernating on me…

Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it down to Hyannis for a dry run with the boys.  I did, however, have another solid workout day.  This afternoon I got in a 5-mile run while over helping my parents close their pool.  Did a good loop that finished with probably a steady mile uphill climb.  Figured it would help me get ready for the hills on the run course, but according to reports form FFB, NASH, and SULL there are hills on the run, but nothing too crazy.  Then this evening I got in a 9-mile bike ride.  Really tried to push the pace and was attempting to beat my fastest time.  I felt like I had crushed it, but the watch said differently…came in a few seconds per mile off my top time.  Still a great ride, but I guess the legs were heavier than I though.  Rest day tomorrow.  Then I will get workouts in Wed. and Thurs., with a rest day on Friday before the race.

As planned, made a trip to Hyannis for a trial run of both the bike and run portion of the upcoming triathlon. Overall, it was a good trip. I did not break any personal records as far as time goes but I now know what to expect on race day…I would still say I got a solid workout in though.

My plan is to get in a run/swim workout tomorrow and then one last intense brick the following day…

Good for you Drisc, I did my fair share of empty calorie consumption last night…

I still woke up early and completed the P90X Chest, Shoulders, & Tris routine. I am sure it’s the combination of a late night and wearing my 40lb exercise vest but this workout crushed me. It was pretty much a fight for the full hour but I just did my best and that is all that is required with P90X. I don’t think I ever performed “doubles” on a Sunday (it’s usually my rest day) before but I ended up squeezing in another workout right before dinner…I went for a 6 mile run at a comfortable pace. I felt like I needed to do some cardio to help neutralize some of the nutrition cheating that was done the night before. I could not say this when I woke up this morning but I do feel good that I was able to complete both a P90X workout and a 6 mile run today.

SULL, NASH, and I are heading to Hyannis (Cape Cod, MA) early tomorrow morning to attempt a brick on the exact triathlon course. We are going to skip the ocean swim but we plan on completing both the 10 mile bike ride and the 3.5 mile run. We haven’t really spoke about it but I am assuming the plan is to go all out.  Anytime you push yourself to the limit, it’s a terrible feeling at the time but you do feel great when it’s over. The purpose of this trial run is to not only get in a great workout but to also get a feel for the course so it’s one less concern on race day.

Goal is to Bring It tomorrow!