Ironman Kentucky Training- Month 4 of 8

[emily_in_nc]

Amazing job, KSH! I could never manage that schedule and work too. I am in awe....

Can't wait to hear your May results!

Emily

[Wahine]

KSH - you've got a plan that will clearly get you to your goal. I'm happy that you're generally enthusiastic and I know what you mean by those days when you're wondering what the heck was I thinking. It's worth it. A little advice. You can't train for Ironman chronically fatigued and sleep deprived. You just won't get what you need from your workouts. So keep track on BT the hours you've slept, quality of sleep and fatigue levels. It becomes very important to recognize when you need to drop the plan for a few days and sleep 13 hours straight. And that time will come. Don't be afraid to embrace it when it does. A few days later you'll be raring to go again and much better off. One of the best decisions my coach made last year was making me not workout for a whole week and sleep an extra 2 to 3 hours a day. It was exactly what I needed and I think it diverted disaster.

[rocknrollgirl]

Hi Karen,
I am glad your plan is going well. The thing that I really identified with in your post is the packing and unpacking and sorting of the gear, pre-workout snacks, recovery drink, lunch and on and on and on.

The workouts are one issue, the lifestyle is another. They say it takes a village to raise a child, well it takes a nation to raise a triathlete. It takes a lot of work and planning to keep the ship afloat. Makes you appreciate your friends, family and personal sherpa.

I am really pulling for you, I know you will make it!

Keep us posted,

Ruth

Oh and the chasing of the dust bunnies is the event planned for after the race!

[KSH]

Hi Karen,
I am glad your plan is going well. The thing that I really identified with in your post is the packing and unpacking and sorting of the gear, pre-workout snacks, recovery drink, lunch and on and on and on.

The workouts are one issue, the lifestyle is another. They say it takes a village to raise a child, well it takes a nation to raise a triathlete. It takes a lot of work and planning to keep the ship afloat. Makes you appreciate your friends, family and personal sherpa.

I am really pulling for you, I know you will make it!

Keep us posted,

Ruth

Oh and the chasing of the dust bunnies is the event planned for after the race!

Yea, all the packing and unpacking is a pain. So much time! If I had brought my bike to ride after work tonight I would have had 2 gym bags, an icechest and a bike all to pack up in the AM!

Thanks for pulling for me Ruth. On race day I know all the people watching will help propel me across the finish line!

[KSH]

A little advice. You can't train for Ironman chronically fatigued and sleep deprived. You just won't get what you need from your workouts. So keep track on BT the hours you've slept, quality of sleep and fatigue levels. It becomes very important to recognize when you need to drop the plan for a few days and sleep 13 hours straight. And that time will come. Don't be afraid to embrace it when it does. A few days later you'll be raring to go again and much better off. One of the best decisions my coach made last year was making me not workout for a whole week and sleep an extra 2 to 3 hours a day. It was exactly what I needed and I think it diverted disaster.

I hear ya.

Trust me, I'll let my house be a wreck before I lose any sleep!

But my coach does stay on top of how I feel overall and if I let him know that I feel fatigued (haven't yet, but one day I was close!)... he will change my training plan to allow for rest.

Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it.