Week of September 2nd

Last week I hit all my running goals and my swimming goals. With theexception that my five mile runs were only 4 miles runs. I basically was trying tofit them in so that I could go to other events, such as, my sons soccer games and going to dinner with my daughter whom is back home from college.

Today's 15 mile run was very tough. I didn't feel like I was ready for the run in terms of getting pumped up for it. My legs felt very sore the moment I started and it took about 4 miles to loosen up. I just didn't have the leg strength today. I also made a big mistake today. I rationed my water too much and I didn't really start to drink my water and Excel until around the 6 - 7 mile mark. I think I dehydrated myself. Miles 12 - 14 were extremely tough and at mile 14 I was just dead until my wife showed up with cold water. That really saved me.

My toes are getting blisters on them and I'll have to get a new pair of shoes. I think my shoes have shunk a little from the water and the dryer and that might be causing the blisters.

This week my workouts are as follows:

Sunday - Run 15 Miles
Monday - Run 5 miles
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Swim 2,300 yards and Run 5 miles
Thursday - Run 8 miles
Friday - Swim
Saturday - Bike Easy (Short Distance - 8 - 12 miles)