Training Update
So I got a good solid week of training in last week. The weather is finally getting nice around here so I am able to get outside and ride. I took Friday off from work so I was able to get out and ride 3 hours on Friday and 3 hours on Sunday. I felt like I was working really hard to maintain my watts around 220. I also tried to stay in the aerobars, but it was killing my neck and upper back. In the past I have been able to cruise along at 220 to 240. This past weekend I was struggling to maintain even 210. On a positive note I ran over 50 miles this past week with a solid long run and a tempo run at 5:33 pace for 4 miles. I felt really strong on the run and was cruising with my hr at 168-170 bpm for the whole run. I swam this morning but it was a really struggle. The combination of being tired, unmotivated and the water being nearly 85 it was bad workout. I ran after and although it was slow I felt ok.
Currently I feel really strong, but am a bit worried that my first big race is in 8 weeks. I really don't feel that I have the speed to reach my goals. Although every season I always feel that I am under prepared for the season. I think I am going to start doing more harder stuff on the bike and on the run. Hopefully a few weeks of speed will get me my power and speed back.