Third Week Post Christmas Break

Monday = Group Power.  So nice to have a holiday and have Monday off!  Felt like I needed it.  I was able to go to daytime Group Power which I never get to go to.  I took the kids ice skating in the afternoon.

Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:42.  I woke up at 3:15 and could not fall asleep again.  I finally fell asleep just as the alarm was going off and then I was up.  I knew there was no way I was going to fall back asleep so I just got up and ran.  It was a pretty decent run.

Wednesday = Rest.  So tired after sleeping so little the night before and a very long workday.  I slept until 7.

Thursday = Group Ride.  I went to Group Ride and my triathlete friend was there as well.  It was a regular ride workout.

Friday = Swam about 1/2 mile.  I went at 5:30 AM as I did not have to be into work at a certain time...wanted to be there a little after 8.  I don't like swimming alone as much but I like the convenience of going later when I can.

Saturday = Ran 11 miles with an average pace of around 9:40.  I felt like the run started off bad from the beginning.  I did not feel strong and I felt winded right away.  I had to walk on a hill only the second mile.  By mile 6 my IT band started really hurting.  By mile 7 my phone totally crashed so I had no way to track my mileage or call if I could not run.  I had mapped my run out beforehand but ended up taking some different roads so I really needed my phone.  Despite a full charge when I went to bed, it was about 3/4 when I woke up.  So frustrated it crashed after only an hour.  I really hate my phone and I am so overdue for a new one.  I stopped to stretch and that helped a little bit.  I did that twice.  By what I am guessing was Mile 9 my IT band hurt, but not bad enough that I could run.  I felt like it was stable and I could continue.  Now my knee has hurt off and on the rest of the day.  I stretched, rolled, and rested.  That has all helped.  I am probably going to see a physical therapist in February.  For now I am going to continue to run because it is not extreme pain.