Courtney
Just wanted to reflect on our training. Even though I was disappointed with results of my xTerra race, I wanted to highlight everything you helped me accomplish during this training season while working…in the words: take a step back to look at the big picture vs a single race:
– fixed a multi-year hip flexor injury that no longer bothers me (and is stronger)
– fixed bones and tendons in feet that were starting to hurt me when I ran which no longer occurs
– my recovery times are much faster (I feel good today one day after xTerra when it was at least 3 days last time)
– Posted the best time I have had in at least a decade in Evergreen 5k and ran entire race without walking which rarely happened
– was never red-faced at end of any race
– the swim was my best event of race (relatively) which before I would have to stop during race to catch my breath which never happened and I felt confident in the water. Remember that I hated swim workouts when we started and I thought they were torture. I now really enjoy swimming.
– never had a set back injury due to the incremental training plan you put together
– jump started my physical activity to be a lifestyle change to kick off retirement (the original and primary goal)
– Lost 10+ pounds
– blood pressure went from 140 over 90 to 112 over 70
– resting HR is 48-55
– rediscovered disciplined training
I would call that a very successful partnership. Thanks again for a great season and best of luck on your upcoming races.
Kevin
TriAptitude Coaching 