My workouts for the week following my first Half were far from an easy going recovery. It was actually one of the biggest weeks time wise I have had. I clocked in just over 15 and half hours of training for the week. It also contained some pretty intense workouts in the growing heat and humidity. I could definitely tell my body had been damaged. My energy was low, my legs were just not fresh, and mentally I was dreading each go. As the week progressed so did I. My legs began to come back to me and my disposition slowly turned back to the task and with self motivation. Saturday was my usual Masters swim and our post workout coffee. It was nice to talk to some of the others who had raced with me had had similar weeks. Sunday topped the intense week off with a 3 1/2 hour bike and 7 mile brick run. This was a serious push to my endurance but it was a good kick start back to my routine going forward. I face a rather intense week again but with a renewal to myself physically and mentally I stand ready. Saturday I will be 4 weeks from next half Ironman and my first event as part of the actual Ironman work group. It will be my largest race with over 1100 competitors. This will be my last prep race for Louisville.
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