Swims:
- Mon: Masters: Long Day, 4800 yds
- Wed: Masters: Stroke Day, 4500 yds
Bikes:
- Tu: 45 EZ spin on trainer
- Th: 45 EX sin
Runs:
- Sat: 4 miles in Catalina + 1.0 downhill with Andrea
Other:
- Sun: Snorkeling: 1 hour
- Sat: lots of walking
- Everyday: abs
Sleep: Very good this week. I continue to go to bed very early, very very early.
Recovery: Friday and Sunday were travel days, and rest days. I saw Ken on Monday,Tuesday, and Thursday for knee PT.
Mood: so-so to good
Health: Monday I was having a lot of trouble walking, Tues I could walk, but stairs hurt. By thursday I was feeling pretty good with some sharp twangs every once in awhile. Saturday my run went pretty well but I felt it a little by the end of the day from all the walking. Sunday I was feeling good.
Comments: I had a lot of fun this week traveling to see Andrea, Steve and Anthony race the 50 mile race on Catalina Island. It was nice to have a vacation, and to spend time with my hubby. The beginning of the week was a struggle as I negotiated the decision to not race. Very disappointing but I tried to make the best of the situation.
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Sonja's Bio
I grew up in an active family with lots of hiking, skiing and backpacking. I ran Cross Country and Track in High School and for two years in college before being lured away by rock climbing and mountaineering. After a two year stint in grad school and having my daughter I found myself overweight and leading a fairly inactive lifestyle. I started biking and jogging with my daughter and found my way into the triathlon world. I have completed two triathlon seasons, spending my time at Sprint and Olympic distance races.
Initial Level of Fitness
When the 17 hour training day study began I had completed Olympic distance races. My initial level of endurance was such that I could complete the following at a comfortable pace with minimal recovery time:
- 6-7 hour rides
- 10-13 mile runs
- 4000 meter swims
Initial Nutrition
At my initial level of training I regularly consume 2000-2500 calories a day. I stick to whole grains, lots of veggies, and lean proteins (fish, chicken and legumes, no beef). I have a weakness for fruit.
Favorite Food: Popcorn!
Estimated Ironman Finish Time
11:30