Bike Fitting/Off Day
I took another day off today – that’s my third this week. I still managed to get in a lot of workouts (3 runs, 2 swims, 1 bike and some quick weights/core work), but I can’t let this become a habit. There were extenuating circumstances this week, flying back from LA last Sunday, E’s big event and resting today to get in a long run tomorrow. Monday actually starts my scheduled workouts from John, and I’ll be working pretty hard for the next 4 weeks leading up to the marathon, so I’m not feeling too badly about taking some extra days this week.
This morning I had my bike fitting for my new bike. Jon (at Jackrabbit) is putting together a few price quotes for me for the different Guru’s. I’m pretty excited for it, but (as always with me) a little hesitant about spending the money. On the other hand, I really love doing this and it helps me keep everything else in perspective and under control, so the money’s worth it. I think. This is a strange time to buy the bike, but they’re running a good special right now and this way I’ll be able to train on it all winter and be really comfortable on the bike and ready to go come next spring.
Tomorrow, I’m hoping to get in my longest run of the season. Also, my longest run in nearly 10 years (since my last marathon). I need it to go well. I think that Assaf is going to run at least most of it with me, which will be nice. I’m going to try to take the first 12-14 relatively easy (8:30s or so) and then pick it up for 6 or so and then cool down for the last 2. I’m going to be sure to eat and drink a ton while I’m running. It’s supposed to be cool (high 50’s/low 60’s) and sunny, which sounds like great running weather.
I checked the weather today for San Francisco. A lot can happen in a week, but right now the temperature there is about the same as here – tomorrow morning, one week from race day, it’s going to be mid-50’s early in the morning, going up to mid-60’s. The water temperature is in the high 50’s/low 60’s, which is cold, but not nearly as bad as I thought it might be. I can deal with that. The air temp will be a little cold for a triathlon, but not too bad. Let’s hope it doesn’t cool down too much between now and then. Also, I’ll pray it stays dry.