I’ve been quietly and steadily training for my biggest race yet, the Sky to Summit 50k in November. Last week I ran 43+ miles, which for me, is huge especially while remaining pain free! It’s such a great feeling!
Weekly workouts have included at least 1 easy run, 1 quality speed work sesh, hill repeats or tempo run, and a long run. My long run this past week hit 3 hours. Luckily I had the company of some of my best running friends for about an hour of it to keep me accountable and to keep me company. Bonus: they grabbed me a coffee and waited for me at my big finish 👏🏼
My body has been happily compliant, but I have been putting in all the recovery work to keep things in balance. One swim and 1-2 bike rides each week, anti inflammatory foods (read turmeric, tart cherry, etc), rolling, stretching, epsom salt soaks, and even some yoga. All the extra work has certainly been paying off!
For now, I’m holding off on triathlon races, even though I’m already missing them. I raced the last of the 4 Sommer Series sprint tris earlier this month with a 5+ minute course PR! And I took home first place in my AG for the series too.
I will say this has been my best triathlon race season ever! I feel so much stronger, more confident, and more focused on my training than ever before. I’m really hoping this carries over to my running as well. It’s helps so much to have an accountability squad, and right now mine rocks!
Determined to Tri AND Run 