Training Summary
- Running – 118 Miles /18:40
- Swimming – 12 miles/6:31
- Biking – 277 miles/16:53
- Total Distance – 409 miles
- Total Time : 42:50
Races
Big month for racing because I did my second 70.3 triathlon of the year! It was a huge for success for me since I beat the goal I had set for myself and had a very successful race. I finished the race in 5:32:change. I was most proud of my run. After the 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile bike I felt very strong off the bike and had a great run; 1:51:10 for the 13.1 miles! I also did a better job of managing my nutrition and hydration during the race. It was very rewarding for everything to come together on race day. What was even better was I felt great after the race!
Notes on Month
It was still a very stressful month at home while some things are getting sorted out. That combined with racing meant a week to taper and a couple to recover which took a ding in my mileage. But it actually wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I finally did my first 20 mile run for my marathon plan. It went really well and I am encouraged to train hard for my upcoming Portland Marathon in October.
Goals for Next Month
- There are a few things I would like to focus on in August.
- Increase my running miles so I can be well prepared for the marathon in October and hopefully my first ultra in November.
- Work harder to make the splits I am supposed to when doing interval or tempo work. I tend to just try harder during those runs but I don’t really watch my pace too carefully.
- And as always, spend more time on my bike. I need to get more comfortable and stronger on the bike so I am ready for some serious Ironman training starting in December (the goal is Ironman St. George in May!)
Seriously that is the best picture ever. The headband is working along with the CEPs. Scrap that visor and be all badass like Axel Rose (pre mutilated face)…..keep up the great work.