Weekly update

Well I have to say the past 2 weeks I have had a a wonderful week of recovery and a few interesting training days. I have to say that what I enjoyed most out of my recovery week was a group ride I did with an athlete that I coach who is doing her first triathlon with TNT (team in training). She had never done a group ride, and I thought before you do your first tri you should see what it’s like to be around a bunch of people. I also thought it would push her a little harder than she’s used to. The reason I enjoyed it as much as I did was seeing the look on her face when we were done. It was priceless. I sometimes forget how exciting it is to complete something for the first time when the entire time you are doubting yourself. The excitement of a “newbie” who is seeing how her hard work pays off is the best thing I could ask for as a coach.
 
On another note I had noticeable improvement with the tailbone this week. I am not saying I feel great, I still have to sit on the donut and I still can’t run with proper form but I was able to do intervals on Tuesday which was exhilarating. I don’t think I have ever been so happy to be able to do intervals. Thursday wasn’t so great I came down with a sinus infection and bronchitis, which I am sure had nothing to do with riding in the rain Tuesday morning . . .all I remember is Jeff yelling, I am going to tell on you to Forrest! See, it wasn’t raining when we left and then we get downtown to a torrential downpour. I offered to turn around but Jeff said we might as well keep going. We got to Paris Mtn. and the rain had stopped, and wouldn’t you know once we get to the top the fog comes out and the rain starts again. Oh well, we did arrive back to the YMCA safely and that’s what counts. 
 
I was finally able to do a good 14 mile run with Forrest on Saturday without feeling like I was going to die. I then followed it up with some mountain climbing today for 4 hours and then a 20 min. transition run that felt great. I don’t know if it’s b/c I took the bike a little easy or what, but mile 1 was 8:16, mile 2 7:46, and then right under that pace for the remainder. My avg. heart rate was still in somewhat “easy” range so it put a great finish to my week.
 

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