I've settled into a training schedule...
6 days of Kaia X-Training, 2 days of swimming, 2 days of spinning/riding, and 2 days of running. Each session is an hour long but will increase as the Ironman gets closer. I usually go to the Kaia workout first thing in the morning and follow it with one of the other disciplines. Last Friday I went a little nuts and did a yoga class, a swim, and a spin class. I felt great right after but was definitely lagging by 3:00.
Sunday is an off day, a rest day but I wanted to know what the road ahead was going to be like, (literally), so I printed out the bike map, got in the car, and took off on the 112 mile loop.
Starting from Boulder Reservoir, the course heads north along the foothills towards Lyons on Highway 34. I know from previous experience this section can become a wind tunnel later in the day so I'm glad we're riding it in the morning. A jog east and north takes riders through Boulder County's horse country with rolling hills and lakes toward Carter Lake. Climbing a 600 ft. switchback brings riders into the alpine zone of Carter Lake with crystal clear Rocky Mountain water and fragrant pine trees. From Carter Lake the route turns eastward through red rock sandstone outcroppings the equal of anything Moab could throw at you. The route then opens up toward the plains and farmland of small towns like Loveland, Campion, and Berthoud before crossing I-25 and heading toward Johnstown. A right turn sends riders south through more farmland for another 25 miles before turning westward through Erie and toward the finish at Boulder High School. The westward journey is framed by the peaks of the Continental Divide in the distance. Quite a variety of landscapes, a treat to the eyes, and a showcase of Colorado's bounty.
I'm glad I took my "off" day to check out the route. It took 2 hours and 45 minutes to drive in a car. On my best day, I was hoping to average 20mph on the bike and finish in 6 hours or less - we shall see... I'm praying for a few clouds, moderate temperatures and no wind on August 3rd:)
6 days of Kaia X-Training, 2 days of swimming, 2 days of spinning/riding, and 2 days of running. Each session is an hour long but will increase as the Ironman gets closer. I usually go to the Kaia workout first thing in the morning and follow it with one of the other disciplines. Last Friday I went a little nuts and did a yoga class, a swim, and a spin class. I felt great right after but was definitely lagging by 3:00.
Sunday is an off day, a rest day but I wanted to know what the road ahead was going to be like, (literally), so I printed out the bike map, got in the car, and took off on the 112 mile loop.
Starting from Boulder Reservoir, the course heads north along the foothills towards Lyons on Highway 34. I know from previous experience this section can become a wind tunnel later in the day so I'm glad we're riding it in the morning. A jog east and north takes riders through Boulder County's horse country with rolling hills and lakes toward Carter Lake. Climbing a 600 ft. switchback brings riders into the alpine zone of Carter Lake with crystal clear Rocky Mountain water and fragrant pine trees. From Carter Lake the route turns eastward through red rock sandstone outcroppings the equal of anything Moab could throw at you. The route then opens up toward the plains and farmland of small towns like Loveland, Campion, and Berthoud before crossing I-25 and heading toward Johnstown. A right turn sends riders south through more farmland for another 25 miles before turning westward through Erie and toward the finish at Boulder High School. The westward journey is framed by the peaks of the Continental Divide in the distance. Quite a variety of landscapes, a treat to the eyes, and a showcase of Colorado's bounty.
I'm glad I took my "off" day to check out the route. It took 2 hours and 45 minutes to drive in a car. On my best day, I was hoping to average 20mph on the bike and finish in 6 hours or less - we shall see... I'm praying for a few clouds, moderate temperatures and no wind on August 3rd:)
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