Triathlon Training, Day 10

Swim: 200-250m
Stationary Cycle: 20 min., 6.5 mi., Level 10 random

Today I doubled the effort because I didn't run on Sunday. So...
Sunday 6/15: Ran around campus for 18 min., just in time to catch the end of Game 5 of
the NBA Finals.

Mon 6/16L: Stopped by a used bike shop on Telegraph. Initial estimates have me at $230 - $300 for a used road bike. I think the guy is overcharging.
Went to a Berkeley public pool and swam 25m each way. Ran out of breath after 4 rounds for a grand total of 100m. Stopped. Regained breath. Did another 100m.
Complained. Wept. Looked enviously at the pretty lifeguard effortlessly stroking through the water. She has it so easy.

Tues 6/17: Biked for 5-10 minute spurts. 3.6 mi per 10 min. 1.8 mi. per 5 min. Level 10, random. With breaks I do 2 10-min runs and 2 5-min runs for a grand total of 10.8 mi.

Wed 6/18: It's my birthday! I celebrate by running for 20 min. after work, weaving inbetween Dwight and Parker, from College down to Shattuck, then back up to my place. Stifling heat accompanies serious doubts about this training.

Th 6/19: I watch some YouTube vids of famous swimmers like Ian Thorpe and Alexander Popov, then head over to Hearst North after completing an application for my 30-day free staff RSF membership. My strokes feel a lot better, and I'm able to loosen up and cut through the pool. Too bad my breathing cadence still sucks.

Fri 6/20: Biked for a 5-min warmup, then a 30-min monster ride on Level 10 random. 9.06 miles, followed by another 5-min cooldown. I get close to 11 mi. upon completion. But 30-min straight of riding was pretty tough. 18mi./hr puts me at about a 45-min
ride. I think I can get up to 20mi./hr if I keep it up. Cycling definitely feels best
so fr, even if it is only stationary.

Sat 6/21: Rest day. Drink beer. Eat German foods. Talk and dance with friends. Throw up.

Sun 6/22: Inadvertent rest day. Yeesh. No discipline. Further, a donut nearly ruins
my digestive system.

Of course, today I had Naan and Curry at 11pm, so go figure. I need a little more help
with the whole nutritional disciplining thing. I'll probably have to take a lesson
with swimming, I just feel awkward with it. Running I can work on. Maybe start
combining training methods? I did some core work today, which should help everything, and after all the crap I've eaten lately, it was good to get some crunches and leg lifts in.

What would help:
Waterproof watch
Swim cap
Goggles
Speedo
Running shoes
Bike shoes
Bike shorts/outfit
Bike helmet
An actual bike

Tomorrow: Clark Kerr run (10 laps), some pull ups and push ups.