Week 20 & 21- Are we there yet??

It's been a long 5 months and I'm ready to get on with the race! These past few weeks, I admit, I've not been very good. I don't know if it was because of the race and I'm recovering, or my Birthday that I celebrated, or that I'm worn down and getting "sick". I just took it easy and slept in when necessary. In my mind, there was no reason to push it if I didn't need to.

This week's accomplishments 7/30:
Mon: Swim 70 mins
Tues: Track work, 5 miles (just over an hour)
Wed: Swim 70 mins
Thur: Core Class (no bike)
Fri: off
Sat: Run 10 miles (my birthday - a good day running with some alumni runners)
Sun: Off - NO way I was going to bike with that hang over!

I really made sure to enjoy my birthday. I'd worked so hard, sacrificed a few nights out with friends and families in the past few months, that I deserved a night to enjoy! I had friends in town and lots of good wine (and a lovely cop!).

This week's accomplishments (8/6):
Mon: nothing
Tues: nothing
Wed: nothing
Thurs: Peter's Canyon trail Run 5 miles
Fri: off
Sat: 14 mile long run
Sun: Last LONG, LONG ride (7 hours=100 miles!) & 45 min run

I think I was just worn down this week. I couldn't get out of bed, I had an infection, I was just tired! But, I did make the last long ride. It was brutal. Patrick, Kevin (new to the group) & I went out for the first of three loops in Santiago Canyon. Not more than 5 miles in, Patrick decides to cut me off and I end up in the dirt island with my bike above my head. I thought it was the end of the ride (and actually was disappointed I wouldn't get 7 hours in). However, my back derailer was slightly bent, but operable. We set off to do the first loop (plus, Modjeska Canyon- I hate that hill, but easier this time). Then back to refill the bottles at our car, and Patrick and I set off for our second loop (this time, with Live Oak - I hate this hill more!). Back to the cars one more time, only to head out for 1/2 way to our third loop. We turned around at Glenn Ranch (of course, at the top) and headed back, since we were pushing going over our training time. To the cars, one more time to "tranition" for the run. Out for 45 mins in the heat... Back to the cars (or should I say the tree that provided us a brief opportunity to nap), shower up and off to SuperMex for some much needed celebration. Adam met us for drinks, but Patrick was not doing well. Must have been the combo heat and lack of calories, but he ended up in the car passed out and not feeling well. My "iron" stomach handled two ice cold beers nicely and some Mexican food.

Now, I've just got one LONG, LONG run (3 hours) and I'm headed toward Taper Land! Woo Hoo!

Next Week's Goals:
Mon: Massage with Marisol & Swim (70 mins)
Tues: Bike (75 mins) & Run (30-40 min)
Wed: Swim (70 mins)
Thur: Run (70-90 mins) & core class
Fri: Off
Sat: Run (3 hours)
Sun: Bike (240-300 mins) & run (40-50 min) & core class