Training Update:
After falling apart last week this week was a much needed recovery week. Pulling back on both the intensity and the volume did the body good. By Friday afternoon the legs were feeling normal - or as normal as they can at this time of the year - ready to get some mileage in over the weekend. The Saturday long run was a nice run on the Saucon Rail Trail and Sunday was dedicated to a longer run off the bike. Both were completed in some crazy humidity. Fortunately or unfortunately the last few weeks have been rather pleasant here in Easter PA so this was something not dealt with in some time.Survival was the key ... and survive I did.
The long run ended up at a 7:50ish overall pace. Would have/could have been a bit faster but the friend I was running with was having some issues and I stuck with her. Not that I minded slowing the pace.
Sunday's 2 hour ride + 1 hour t-run could have gone better. The session was a fueling dry run for an upcoming 1/2 Ironman. With the humidity high, the goal was to get as much in on the bike as possible, then steadily ingest liquids on the run. Ended up with 2 1/2 bottles on the bike and 16 oz. (all I had on me) on the run. The ride was fine and the run was slow ... real slow ... too slow. Got some work ahead of me.
Interesting Stuff From the Interwebs:
A primer from Genesis, one of our local bike shops, on how to keep your expensive bike lubed and functional. (Genesis Bicycles)
The Competitor Group (producers of the Rock & Roll Events) has decided to drop it's support for elite athletes because they apparently don't think the professional athletes are as important as making a few extra $$. (RunBlogRun)
Ever wonder why you can climb better than time trial or vice versa? Here's why. (Cycling Tips)
A former Jenny Craig consultant publicly apologizes for putting people on a really stupid diet regimen. (The Guardian)
Music Video of the Week: Franz Ferdinand's Right Action
Video of the Week: Diana Nyad completes the 110 mile swim from Cuba to Florida
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