Quote Originally Posted by Running Mommy View Post
Oh KSH that is ALOT (IMO of course).... Are you trying to qualify for Kona??
I'm not saying that you shouldn't do over distance, or those types of workouts. Just not every week.
One more thing I do in build phase is that I step down every two to three weeks depending on the distance and amt of jumps I'm taking.
Your body needs a break sometimes to recover and mend itself.
Some people are of the mindset of pummeling your body into the ground. I'm not one of them. And IMO that is why I rarely suffer and injuries.
See, that is what my coach is giving me. He's been "nice" this week and I only have to do a 50 mile ride. HA! Maybe this is my "recovery" week? Although, he hasn't done this before.

Qualify for Kona? OH YEA!

What is so sad, is that as time has gone on... I've gotten SLOWER! My cycling average has dropped... my running has gotten worse too (although I blame that on the heat and humidity).

I don't really see the pay off for all the time and miles I'm putting in. I just feel tired and fatigued. I get on my bike and I don't have the perk I usually do. I don't know if that is how this works, or what.

I like my coach, but I wonder if he knows how to finesse a training plan to work with someone like me. Meaning: I need a rest day and I probably need more quality over quantity in my training plan.