After 5 weeks of not being on a bike, I went out there today and got on it. For as much as I wanted to do a 30 mile ride, I resisted. Instead, I opted for an 8 mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. One immediately after the other, just like it’s done in triathlons. I’m gonna do good next Saturday, I’m confident of it (as long as I don’t drown first).
I rode today at a leisurely 12mph for 45 minutes and then I ran for 30 minutes and I actually went 2.58 miles. When I was all done I really wanted to get back on my bike, but I resisted the temptation and took an ice bath instead.
During the run, I did a walk run. I’d run two minutes walk one minute. I actually manage to go faster this way than just full out running. If I full out run, I’m exhausted before a mile and I can’t breathe (yes, I know, I’ve got to work on this). Well, actually, I take it back, it just about evens out, but I’m not exhausted in the end if I run/walk in 2:1 min ratios. I can full out run for 3/4 of a mile and then I gotta walk for the last quarter and that last quarter is not enjoyable. I prefer my “proper” run/walks.
The diabetes notes: 2 hrs before the bike/run I dropped my basal to 50%, I started at 220, when I was done I was 124. I liked those numbers.
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Congrats on getting back on the road. There is a whole running philosophy based on the run/walk ratio that can result in pretty fast times. I guess it’s all about using energy wisely and efficiently.
Thanks for the offer on the skirt, but you are earning those shorts…wear them proudly! I think it’s hilarious that you had to trick them to avoid getting a skirt.
Good luck on Saturday! I’ll be thinking of you.
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