Update

I have now been running for the past several weeks 100% injury-free, which has been a wonderful feeling. I am typically running six days a week and riding twice a week, including one ride into the office (14.5 miles) and one longer weekend ride (20-30 miles) with a 5K run afterwards. Today I rode a little over 20 miles at 18.8 MPH and then ran 7:07 pace for the 5K, which was my fastest post-bike run of the summer. 

With the Chicago Triathlon just over a month away I am probably going to take a few swim lessons just to get my stroke back. I strongly considered just muscling my way through the half mile swim, but I do not think it is a great idea to have my first swim in over two years be the actual race. I am still looking to add another sprint triathlon or 5K to my race schedule. I was planning to a duathlon in Naperville next weekend but by the time I finally decided to do it the race was sold out. That's it for now...

All The Way Back

So after what felt like forever getting over my leg issues I have been back to 100% for the past several weeks. I have consistently been running 5-6 days a week as well as riding a day or two as I prepare for the Chicago Triathlon in late August. I also did a 5K a few weeks ago in 20:20, which was slower than what I was hoping for but understandable given the fact I did not have a chance to do much speed work before the race.

Now that my legs are feeling much better I have ramped up the speed work and feel like I am already starting to see results, including 7:10 and 7:09 pace 5K runs as part of brick workouts the past two weeks. I am considering adding a duathlon in early August to my race schedule and may squeeze one more 5K in as well. More than anything it just feels nice to have all the injuries behind me (at least for now) and be able to train the way I want to from day to day.