Whew! Another HOT one today. 92 when I started and as the Sun went down the temp dropped to 88 when I was finished. And I started at 8:15 p.m. Had classroom training all day, then had to pick up the kids. So no swimming today. I have been a little nervous about riding too much right now. I still feel something in my leg afterwards. But it is harder and harder to fit swimming into my schedule now that more people are swimming for the Summer.
Since the beginning of this year I made a decision to make a deeper commitment to my running. Better and smarter training will hopefully lead to improved performance and fitness. Then I got hurt. But I have still been able to carry the same commitment through my recovery. I am putting in more work and effort in my swimming and biking. And the results have showed. I have gotten stronger in both. But I have to admit the thought of finally running again, whenever that may be, seems like a huge challenge. I will be essentially starting from scratch. I hope my better fitness will make the transition a little easier. But the good news about the injury is I do not have to run in these outrageously hot temperatures.
Today I rode a route I used to ride a lot. But only three times since October 2006. I set a PR by 14 seconds. I had a swimming PR in the mile last week. These are very encouraging. I have also managed my weight well without the running. Gained a few in the Spring, but lost it once the Summer heat came.
12.48 miles - 42:01 | 