Peak Nerves

It seems like forever since I have come to the blog or checked on my supportive peeps. I have been thinking of some of you. Like, I can’t wait to check out Mendy’s blog and see how she did at the triathlon. I have gotten beyond tired, and until this wonderful 10 hours of sleep last night I have been a total bitch. I am so tired with all this training this past week that it is seriously affecting my nerves. I will list a few things that have irritated me that usually don’t even faze me. Please don’t hate me because of it, just sharing how working out too much can affect me.

~The “cucumber lady” in spin class next to me who gave me the hairy eyeball when I was panting while she was sweat free, she did not once increase the resistance on her bike.

~The “noodle lady”, who insisted on paddling around width wise in the pool, while I was doing laps, so that I would have to run in to her at least twice.

~The “shoulder a-hole”, who assumes the shoulder, is a right turn lane in traffic. Hello, there are signs posted every ¼ mile stating, do not drive on shoulder, and bike route! He almost hits me, and made my heart fall into my stomach.

I am so ready for this week easing into a taper, and next is a full blown taper. Whoop!

Below, are some pictures of my last workout with swim Coach Michelle. I did it with the wetsuit and tri clothes to get used to swimming in that getup. I will tell you that wetsuit made me go a faster or it could have been the Starbucks double skinny latte I had right before. Speaking of skinny, you will not find that in these pics. You will find that for some reason I keep a goofy smile on my face while swimming. HAHAHA! I used the Pam spray liberally, thanks for the tip Coach Liz. It made a world of difference!

I also did a ½ marathon relay race this weekend. I will tell you guys about that later, don’t let the anticipation get to you. LOL! I apologize for not keeping up with you all these past few days. I am going to try to catch up on guys tonight or tomorrow.

Peak nerves workout summary:

Wednesday’s Workout:
Run 4 miles (12:08)

Thursday’s Workout:
AM/Swim 60 minutes
(1)200yd (1)800yd (6)200yd (8)100yd (6)50yd sprints/breath control (1)100yd
PM/Cycling road bike 90 minutes
20.5 miles (13.6 mph)

Friday’s Workout:
Swim 25 minutes
1 hour spin class

Saturday’s Workout:
Run 6.61 miles (12:33)

Today’s Workout:
BRICK
Cycling 37 minutes
Run 4 miles (13:39)

Recovery pace I think. My left leg calf muscle is tripping.