This has easily been the most brutal week of my training so far.  Obviously, Week 3’s are typically the most difficult because I am finishing up 21 straight days of training with only 2 days of rest, and, Week 3’s contain significantly more miles than either Week 1’s or Week 2’s!  

However, this Week 3 is almost at the apex of my training calendar…so all of my long workouts have been nearly Ironman distance, except for the swim - which was actually further than the Ironman distance.  It is really amazing to me that I actually complete each workout.  Every week I question whether or not I will be able to finish the next week, because the distances are so intimidating!  I remember wondering if I was going to be able to finish a 14 mile run…now…I WISH I only had to do 14 mile runs!  It’s weird how your perspective changes with training.

Week 1 of Block 6 will probably be my hardest week, mostly because it contains the largest aggregate volume and nearly the longest distances of my Ironman training (Long Swim - 4600m, Long Bike - 108mi, Long Run - 22mi).  But I’m trying not to focus on that because, again, I question whether or not I can complete those distances!  Until then, I am trying to stay relaxed, get lots of sleep, and just enjoy this much deserved recovery week!

In other news, I got 2 new swim suits and some goggles from TYR, as well as my first pair of 2XU compression socks for running.  I have used compression sleeves, but this will be my first time using the compression socks…hope they help! 

Block 5 - Week 3 Totals:

Swim - 8400 meters

Bike - 156 miles

Run - 34 miles 

Happy Training!! :)