I fired up my training log... I have a strong suspicion that I was over training and had no way to track it. So last week I knocked out 15.5 hours (run=35miles, swim=2.5miles, bike=153miles), and this week 14.8 hours (run=40miles; swim=3.5miles; bike=138miles).
This is clearly more than I need for the Olympic distance race in 2 weeks, but I'm planning ahead for the half IM in July and trying to build a base for Hawaii.
I am finding it difficult to build a base whilst training for a shorter race where speed is of the essence. Any suggestions, please post.
Today was my long run. I did 14 miles with mile 12-13 at about 6:30 pace. Hamstring felt pretty good until I got home and it started to tighten up. I'm getting the feeling it is just something I'll have to manage this year.
Yesterday I did about 55 miles on the bike after a very tough swim workout with the Masters group - I'm just out of swimming shape. We did 3000meters and my workouts are usually only 1600. So the bike ride after felt very shaky - but that is what I need right now - get my body used to the Swim/Bike transition. In the end I averaged 18mph on the course, which is actually pretty good for this course, so I'm being a bit hard on myself. Here is the elevation/heart rate/pace profile. Looks like I took it easy for the first 13 miles.
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