November has come and gone. Not a great training month. But my swimming and cycling were fairly consistent, so that's a good thing. My focus now is dropping weight. If I can't run or bike hard, then I might as well improve my overall economy. My goal is to shed 17lbs in 6 weeks.
I did visit the Orthapedist Specialist on Monday. I actually saw the Phys. Assistant but he's a runner himself. So he "gets it". The x-Rays were clear so no structural issues. Some very minor arthritis type of gap starting on the right knee. But minor means just slightly more than none at all. SO no concerns there. I will say my that knee coincidentally was tight feeling late in the IMWI run. Otherwise, it's just classic ITBS. But mine seems a bit stubborn. I'm seeing their Physical thereapist who is a triathlete and runner himself. So I'm hoping 6-8 weeks of therapry combined with regular massage therapist visits to address the root cause, will kick it. A cortisone shot was a last resort in his mind.
So onward and upward. I've created a Facebook page "Ironman Wisconsin Training Tips" - Nutrition. I'm not a nutritionist myself, but I'm hoping to have some good nutrition related discussion and bring in some experts. Any positive visibility is good for my coaching as well. Hoping to increase my "reach" a little too.
I was on call over the holiday weekend. That and the holiday meant limited swimming opportunities. This might be one of my lowest volume weeks in the last 12 months.
By the numbers:
Swim: 1h31m, 6550y
Bike: 5h36m, 104mi
Run: 0, 0
Strength:
TOTAL: 9h27m
TSS: 496
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