zones and cycling

my previous races i only did time or miles...i know have a coach and doing zones and HR strict.
It is so mind boggling...Today I had to do a warm up at zone 2 and then main zone 3 at certain RPM's. and then last part zone 1 at same RPM's.....I am not sure what was harder....Going hard or slowing down....well let me tell you it was slowing down. I know that my main work set is getting stronger but let me tell you just how important the recovery and chill zones are....

Miss my whole gang...But soon after holidays it will be back together.

JH is running with baby in stroller, Hubby schedule will chill, and sons are just tearing it up!!

Still number 1 in the AG standings in the USAT challenge.

I am truly blessed!!!

First lesson tomorrow with my coach and swim coach!! Nervous but excited!!

swim workout 100s

It was kinda rainy and chilly today. Go to pool and only the dive pool is open. Its 86 in the water. Feels good getting in but it was so hot while swimming. Doing timed workouts stress me out. A man was acting crazy in the pool and crossing everyones lanes. We head butted as he was crossing mine and my husbands lane... He finally got escorted out of the pool...but totally took my focus with him.

Still logging in the miles for the USAT challenge this month!!

Looking forward to Yoga day tomorrow!!

50k ultra

Started out today doing a 50k with my bestie. She has run about 17 or so marathons but never an ultra....so here we go. We were concerned it was going to be warm today bc the weather forecast said it would be "record highs" but it was nice. Overcast with fog.

We came prepared to adhere to paleo endurance racing. Had ella's kitchen sweet pots. Plenty of drinks. Change of shoes and socks. And any thing you can think of for our long run! 

Shivbrother in the background photobombing!! #shivmafiafamilE

With my girl after finishing her first Ultra 50k!! Rocked it like a baby. Even had to stop and make a call into help a fellow cyclist that had a crash (broken clavicle) and deal with her sister with HTN at 35 weeks preggo.....Great friends to keep us company on the 5 laps!

Cryosauna the old school way in the springs. Felt so good on our legs post race!! Everyone was down and enjoying mother natures work! Manatees were floating around checking everyone out!