Frustrating Week

Frustrating week. Monday started well with a BLTS workout with Jodi. That's Bike to Lifetime To Swim. 45 min MTB, a swim in the crisp, clear, late-season water in the outdoor pool, then MTB back home. Legs weren't even that fatigued after the 21 miler.

But then... headed to the track on Tue to take the Yasso 800s to the next level and my right foot was not liking the idea. Being cautious, i headed home. The next night i tried again. This time, a brand new injury reared its ugly head below my left ankle. If i don't type about it, maybe it'll go away, i thought.

Thursday my workout was walking (mostly) around the zoo. Friday, no run. i headed home and sat on the couch with a bowl of cereal and looked up at the show Mike was watching. Ironman Kona 2005. Great. OK. i finished my bowl and headed to the club where i substituted an hour on the StairMaster -- 378 floors, 3.5 "Sears Tower's."

Saturday things picked up when Jodi and Mike and i headed out for the 44 mile Bread and Butter Ride. Perfect day for it. Felt good to be working hard, especially as Mike threw in a breakaway just before Ashland, leaving Jodi and i having to work hard to catch him just before the climb up to the outlet malls. Somehow Jodi powered by and rode to the top of the 3-tiered mountain with a ten second lead and the rights to the polka dotted jersey. We all coasted in the rest of the way, pleased with our efforts.

Today was a scheduled 12 mile run. Started around Lake Z with Mike running for 6 minutes and walking for 2. Repeat. All the way around. 7.4 done. Mike is recovering from a serious achilles injury, so 7.4 was solid for him. i needed a little more, so i headed out for one more loop around the big side. 1.5 out my "new" injury flared up, so i turned around and walked back with a little running at the end. Still got about 10 and i'll take it.

So, now both my feet ache and not sure if i should mix in more rest or go full steam ahead into this upcoming weekend's 20 miler. i think i'll sleep on it.