Training Week 4

August ‎8, 2010 Sunday, Run Day
3 miles, 39:14. I know what is causing my aching hip. It is the IT band. So got 2 new toys, foam roller and lock lace for my shoes :)

August 9, 2010 Monday, Swim Day
It is supposed to be bike day. At first I decided to make it a rest day. I realize that, at my age, I need 2 days off per week :) At this point of the training, I know I can finish it!But towards late afternoon, I could not resist the temptation to swim. So I went to Defined Fitness and swam for half an hour. I could take 4 breaths with the freestyle. Yes, a little improvement!!!!!!!

‎August10, 2010 Tuesday, REST DAY!
That says it all! I decided to take an extra day off!

August 11, 2010 Wednesday, Run day
I went to the dam on Juan Tabo and ran for 30 minutes. I used my interval timer and set it at 3 minutes of running and 1 minute of walking. The initial run was uphill. I kept reminding myself what coach Andi said last Sunday, "Swing your arms! Swing your arms!"
On the return, it was downhill. Again, I reminded myself of what she said, "Feel like you are falling forward. Lighten your steps!" And I did!
I am glad to live in such a beautiful part of the country. The clouds were marvelous! As the sun came out, the clouds changed color. No one can paint a better picture.

August 12, 2010 Thursday, Swim Day
Exactly one month before the race. I timed the 400 yards swim with breast stroke today. It is 19:13. So the question is: should I stick with the breast stroke, try to swim more efficiently or really really learn the freestyle. It is time to ask the coach!

August 13, 2010 Friday, REST DAY
So coach Andie said I should keep practicing my freestyle. I will also add one more swim session during the weekend. I sent an email to Defined Fitness to get a lesson. 30 days....can do!

August 14, 2010 Saturday, Bike Day: 16 miles, down Tramway from San Bernadino, east on Lomas, made a loop, out on Indian School, up Tramway, east on Rover, made another loop, out on Menaul, up Tramway, east on Candelaria, one more loop, out on Mongomery, up on Tramway, east on Spain, one final loop, out on Academy, up ...