4th Week of Labor

Wow – I can’t believe I just wrapped up my 4th week in the 5 Weeks of Labor challenge! (Miss weeks 1, 2 or 3?) 

This was a challenging week for me – my body was begging for rest all week long. I’ll admit I missed two workouts (intervals and yoga) – but I’m glad I listened to my body and took it easy.  I’d rather be a little off track during my challenge instead of injured before my triathlon.

 

Monday  was a scheduled rest day – as per usual.

 

Tuesday turned into day 2 of rest.  My legs were feeling pretty beat up and I decided it was more important to rest than to force myself to complete another workout. 

   

My first swim of the week took place on Wednesday morning.  I swam 500 yards at the YMCA.  I was still feeling a little sluggish in the water & ended up doing a couple laps of backstroke instead of all freestyle.  On a happy note, I am doing really well breathing to the left! 

(that’s not me – clearly)

After work I went to my usual 6pm spin class.  Once again it was hill climb Wednesday!  I really think I like hill climbs much more than sprints – although  I do like the challenge of sprints!

 

Thursday morning I ran before work.  I was out there for 40 min.  According to MapMyRun I went 3.38 miles for an average of 11:50 per mile.  (Garmie is still in the shop So that’s an estimate.)  I’m less than excited about a near-12 min/mile pace.  But I guess it’s not all that bad considering it was less than 12 hours after spin class.

 

Friday  turned into another unscheduled rest day.  Diggity and I went to dinner with Tamika – then we may or may not have gotten ice cream…

 

I started Saturday morning with a reverse brick.  It started with a 5k with Diggity and Tam.  It was really nice to have a group run for a change!  When we were done running I hopped on Red Beard for a 30 min ride.  It was SO different to run then bike!  My legs are definitely used to bike then run.

 

Sunday started with a fabulous Spanish omelet at Cafe on the Beach, a great little…cafe…on the beach…  I noticed the water was ultra calm & knew it would be another open water swim day! 

I decided to be a brave little fishy and wore my bright orange swim cap!  (I have an irrational fear that a shark is going to think I’m some kind of tropical fish and take a bite out of my noggin…)

I came out of the water 600 yards later with my scalp fully in tact.  Then it was time to soak up the sun!

I’m paying for that today though – my back is a little red…as is my forehead. 

Yes, I’m rockin the swim-cap tan line!  You know you want one! 

Then it rained – hard. 

So my 15 mile bike ride was reschedule for Monday morning.  (A slight break of my challenge rules…but a necessary one…)

There you have it!  Week 4 all summed up.

Biggest lesson learned:  When your body yells “Whoa Nelly!”, pull back on the reins and slow down a little.  You’ll regret it if you don’t.