Iron News Man - November 17, 2009
Iron News Man
Three days of training and then I shut it down for Ironman Arizona! Come on clock… tick! These final few days before I can actualize my dream are like slow torture. Thank goodness I have at least some training to take my mind off of things. People have been going out of their way to share their well wishes. It means a lot to me. If you want to put pressure on yourself to finish a goal, tell EVERYBODY!
How do I feel physically? My energy level is high, but my body is admittedly battered to a lesser degree. I look forward the taper off-days just before the race. That should give my aching left knee and lower back a chance to calm down before I put them through the greatest stress yet on Sunday!
Here’s my TrainingPeaks.com schedule for today from Triathlon Coach Jason Healey:
Workout Description:
Run/walk Interval: Aprox 45 minutes total 1st - Warm up by running easy for the first 15 minutes. 2nd - Run 5 x 90 second intervals fast/hard (with form and controlled. This is not a sprint). Follow each interval with a three-minute recovery walk interval. 3rd - Cool down with an easy jog for 5 to 10 minutes.
I’ll use the Santa Clarita Trail for the run/walk intervals. It neighbors Jordan’s Virtual Fit Club where I weight train, making for a smooth and efficient transition. Jordan has a PowerPlate in his facility. It’s a wonderful tool for muscle recovery and I plan to use it extensively over the next few days before I leave for IM Arizona… hopefully rested, refreshed, and ready!
Know how to isolate your triceps when you weight train? Be sure to click on today's Wakeup Workout to see how to do it right!
Days until Ironman Arizona: 5!
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