This weekend was one of my best training weekends in a long, long time. Yesterday morning I got up early and rode 20 miles and then ran three miles right afterward. I headed north along JFK Boulevard for 10 miles before turning around and heading home. Aside from the usual hills, traffic, and stoplights, there was a two mile or so section of the road that is under repair and really slowed me down. On the run my legs felt AWESOME right from the start. I tried to maintain a consistent pace without pushing too hard, and was shocked when I saw I averaged a 7:02 per mile pace, with both of the first two miles slightly below 7:00. I attribute this to my recent weight loss -- I am now under 180 pounds for the first time in a while.
This morning I hit the gym to do some weights (chest and triceps). I had a good workout, although the chest exercises felt a tad bit tougher than usual (which I think is due to the fact I also did chest on Thursday). I then took the ferry over to NYC and headed to Central Park for three loops on the bike. I had a strong 22 mile ride, especially considering yesterday's brick. I definitely feel like I am finally starting to build some momentum in my training, which is a good feeling.
This morning I hit the gym to do some weights (chest and triceps). I had a good workout, although the chest exercises felt a tad bit tougher than usual (which I think is due to the fact I also did chest on Thursday). I then took the ferry over to NYC and headed to Central Park for three loops on the bike. I had a strong 22 mile ride, especially considering yesterday's brick. I definitely feel like I am finally starting to build some momentum in my training, which is a good feeling.
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