OK, THIS was the rest week. Unfortunately, I thought it was last week! We did our run test this week. It was good, but I felt like puking, of course. Like all good testing. I was more nervous for this test because running is my strength and I wanted the test to reflect that. We were able to schedule earlier times since the run test was the focus and a light 20 minute bike after was recommended to flush the legs. I was able to reserve a 6:00 time slot, which was good. We were instructed to do a 10-minute EZ warm up, then the second 10-minute warmup alternated between hard and ez to pick up the pace. After the 20 minutes of warming up, we were instructed to reset our heart rate monitors and treadmills. Off I went.
The test ended up going really well. 20 minutes, ALL OUT, puke if you may. I almost did. Incidently, that means you rocked the test. I entered the stats for the run test and swim test later this week in a separate entry so I can go back and track them with ease.
The rest week in general was a good one. I definitely felt the lower volume and was pleasantly surprised when some days only had one workout listed. It was much needed rest. I think we still logged 6.2 hours. Unfortunately, I actually got sick on friday night as I was putting together CDs and menu's for my sister's Engagement Party. Everyone has been sick at work so that figures. I skipped the Saturday and Sunday workout becuase I was sick but did go in for our Bike and Run analyses.
We were advised to enjoy this rest week because next week will bring lots of strength training, a higher volume, and lots of hill work. Going into it sick is not going to help.
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