I’m pretty sure I got more sleep this week than I have in a long time.  I slept in till 8:00am every day for 7 straight days!  I haven’t done that since high school!  With the continual increase in training volume, I know that my body needs more and more rest to compensate for the energy expenditure, so I don’t really feel guilty about it.  

My feet are really starting to kill me.  I did an easy 8 mile run today, and ended up with 2 blood blisters, one on each pinky toe.  I thought about snapping a shot of those, but then decided to spare you all the images :).  Anyway, I know that blisters are usually a sign that I need a new pair of shoes!  I’ve been running on KSWISS Kwicky Blade-Lights, and I absolutely LOVE them.  But, I’ve also been thinking about giving Newtons a try, any opinions on that?

Lastly, I got a free shipment of some FRS samples, all I had to do was pay shipping!  I’m very interested in giving this stuff a try.  Hope it’s not a gimmick. 

Block 4 Totals

Swim - 19,100 meters

Bike - 396 miles

Run - 77 miles

Total Ironman Volume 

Swim - 66,750 meters

Bike - 1,372 miles

Run - 249.5 miles

Block 5 starts Monday with a 4000 meter swim and 5 mile run.  

Happy Training Everyone!!