Wow, fall has definitely arrived: today’s workout was clear and brisk. I had a run/bike on the plan, but decided to do a Duathlon workout instead. I squeezed in a 4/5/3 mile DU – just the right distances to fit in my workout time window. I think moving forward, I will alternate RuBi and Du sessions on the plan just to mix things up.
I picked up a Zoot Tri Jersey last week (via a great Halloween sale at Trisports.com!); so, even though it was ~46 degrees, I gave it a try (along with the Zoot Tri Shorts I already have.) I also wore arm sleeves and a skull cap for warmth – probably should have worn my thin gloves as well. It was a bit cool at the start, but I warmed up over the course of the session…and would have removed the gloves for run #2 anyway.
I goofed on the multisport transition stop/start on my Garmin between the Bike and Run 2. [Must. Learn. To. Use. 910XT. Correctly.] Because of that, I ended up with a Run 1 session and a combined Bike/Run 2 session at the end of the workout. Shout out to Mat at Strava Support – he broke the combined bike and run 2 into two workouts for me! The “T” times listed below are best estimates, based on the cadence/pace graphs…close enough for me. [OK, enough of the runnerd talk…]
Have a great weekend!
Training Journal – 11/8/13:
- Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan
- Today’s session: 4/5/2 DU
- Comments: Extended to a 4/5/3, since I had time on the clock after the Bike…
- RUN 1: 4.0 miles @ 7:35 avg pace, avg cadence 101. TIME: 30:32 [Strava]
- TRANSITION: ~2:08 min
- BIKE: 5.8 miles @ 17.8 mph avg, avg cadence 95. TIME: 19:32 [Strava]
- TRANSITION: ~1:29 min
- RUN 2: 3.0 miles @ 7:42 avg pace, avg cadence ~98. TIME: 23:29 [Strava]
- TOTALS: Distance: 12.8 miles, Time: 1:17:10
- RUN 1: 4.0 miles @ 7:35 avg pace, avg cadence 101. TIME: 30:32 [Strava]
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