So, here's how this whole thing works: you're given a 24 week training schedule, which is broken up into four six-week increments. I'm just finishing up the second one. All four six-week increments (or phases) have names. The first is the "Adaptation Phase" which gets your body used to exercising that aggressively. The second is the "Aerobic Base Phase" which is the one that I will finish tomorrow. The third phase is what they call "Pre-Competitive Ironman Specific." I like to refer to it as the "Are You Freakin' Kidding Me Phase!" This is the one in which they warn the "real"training will begin...what have I been doing since June 5th? Hmmmm...
This past week has been a recovery week and man, have I needed it! Today was a 40 mile bike ride and a short 20 minute run. Tomorrow is a short six mile run and then I prepare for next week!
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