Blustery Day

The weather leaves much to be desired these days. The warm-ish days are full of rain or are terribly overcast, the sunny days are chilly and windy. Today was the latter. Still, I hauled my bike down the stairs and out into the park. I thought about going to the west side, but thought better of it when I realized how windy it was in places. The park was busy, nevertheless. Pedestrians are harder to discourage with wind. Rode gently today, trying to get in touch with my "aerobic side". I forgot to bring my lovely Garmin fancy-watch. Realized my faux pas as I rode into the park, but went with my cateye info for the ride and tried to think about riding easy. Did a full loop (minus the hill at the top) plus another "middle loop", cutting out the treacherous lower loop.

Total distance: 10.1 miles
Total time: 48 minutes
Avg mph: 12.6 mph
Max mph: 25.4 mph

Went for a swim after a meal and a short nap. The 10minute straight swim was much less panicky this time... not sure if that's a function of the aerobic (slower) pace or the fact that I have already done a 10min straight swim. Probably both.

I know I need to choose one or two things to focus on when I swim though, my workout was fairly distracted with the minutiae of a million little thoughts regarding arm position, catch, head position, straight hips, rocking torso, good reach, slow pace, breathe deep, blah blah blah. Focus would be beneficial at this juncture.

300wu, mixed w drills
10min straight
3x200m
200 cool down

Ended up losing count during my ten minutes, but upon reflection I believe I did 550 in 10mins 26seconds.

Made myself beef stew for the week's lunches. It was yummy and satisfying after a gently active day. Feeling a little fatigued still, but I think that's more a function of emotional stress related to my career than my workouts. I'm generally motivated to go out and do my training when it's time, but generally motivated to take a nap if I have work to do.