I love to cycle and want to build my base miles. I'm just not too motivated on Sundays, though, after that LSD on Saturday. So, I have decided to ride my bike to and from work a few days a week, but I still want to go to the Ridgeland track to wog after work on Tues and Thurs. So, I needed a pair of shoes at home and a pair to keep in the car. Time to go shopping!
When I got my first pair of running shoes at Fleet Feet I was shocked to get a size 11! I mean I wear an 9 dress shoe and think that is PLENTY BIG ENOUGH! With the 11s it looks like I have boats on my feet. I must say, though, after over 200 miles I love those size 11s. So when I went today to get a second pair, I just went straight for the 11s -- to heck with vanity! I just have to face the fact that I have BIG FEET. (We won't mention what bra size I had to get!)
So, I've devised this plan:
Monday morning -- Wog 3-4 miles in a.m before work. Drive to work with bike on back of car and a change of clothes for work on Tuesday, biking clothes and gear, and running duds (and shoes) for Tuesday evening.
Monday evening -- bike home (19 miles -- long way home to get in a few extra miles).
Tuesday a.m. -- bike to work (14 miles -- direct route). Shower and change into work clothes stored in car.
Tuesday p.m. -- Change to running duds stored in car, drive to Ridgeland and wog. Drive home with bike on back of car.
Wed. a.m. -- sleep in a little. Drive to work with bike on back of car and a change of clothes for work on Thursday, biking gear, and running duds for Thursday evening.
Wed. p.m. -- bike home as on Monday p.m.
Thursday a.m. -- bike to work as on Tuesday a.m.
Thursday p.m. -- Run at Ridgeland as on Tuesday p.m.
Friday -- OFF
Saturday -- LSD
Sunday -- Recovery walk
Hopefully this is not too much...I feel good on a bike and it's a fairly easy ride to and from work. I have not increased any running time, just bike time. A couple summers ago I was riding to and from work almost every day. This plan just has me riding one way four days a week. Of course, I have business travel and some weeks won't be able to. I did bring my bike today, though and will ride home and then ride back tomorrow morning. Can't do it on Wed., though as I have to go to Arkansas.
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Whew! You go girl! You are setting a great example!
My Goodness! What an undertaking! I'm glad I can say I knew you when before you became this world famous triathelete!! (ha!)
That wears me out just reading about it. And here I am complaining about getting from my car to my desk using a walker. I feel like I'll never catch up with everyone! Keep up the great work!
Wow...your plan is impressive. It takes a lot of energy just remembering when to pack what, plus loading the bike rack. You will have some strong quads and hamstrings, for sure. Be careful of those crazy drivers out there!
ditto! you exhaust me just thinking about what to pack, and all that planning. good thing you have such great stamina and mental energy.
You are the CAT for sure, with such a great goal. The girl with a PLAN. Keep us posted! Ditto on the triathlete training.
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