Long Weekend

Just changed training plans!

The ONTRI wasn't really doing it for me. They didn't give any specifics on workout sessions. Just go for a set amount of time. But then I went to beginnertri.com or something like that. Their training plan was much more detailed. Just a few weeks behind on distances than I am already at.
So I am just trying to transition to this new program.

Over the weekend, I worked on lengthening my distances.

Saturday - run 2:30:00
I did a great job on this run, except for running out of food and money at the 2 hour mark. That last 30 minutes, I could feel my stomach dropping out and crying for food. It was pretty rough that last stretch. But since I wasn't worried about speed, more about time, I spent most of it at an easy clip. I did leave a little too early in the afternoon. A good chunk of that run I had the 85 degree sun right in my face. But once I turned the corner to head home, it became much easier. All told, I think I almost hit 15 miles.

Sunday - bike 4:00:00
I specifically focused on nourishing my body every 20 minutes. Lots of Goo packets, Cliff & Granola bars. I could tell by the last hour I was losing the mood to keep eating. Lacked the desire to eat any more. But since I only knocked out about 65 miles, I could tell that continually nourishing for the remaining 47 will be a major discipline. That's why I need to keep working on it. Had it not been for the fierce headwind (that seemed to hit me from every direction I turned), I think I could have shaved at least 30 minutes off my final time.

But I did make it to the top of Al Hajb for the 2nd time. That is one tough 4-mile hill with no place to break. And I was still able to make it back home with no problems. Because I had nourished myself so well, I felt great upon arrival at my door. My legs were naturally a little tired, but internally and mentally, I felt great. Gotta keep focusing on that nutrition discipline.