Sunday, July 5: Biked 60 miles before church on the Pine River trail. Biked from Pine River to Baxter and back. Averaged 20.7 mph. Felt great! Swam a bit in the afternoon with the kids. 2:53
Monday, July 6: Traveled to New Orleans for work. Took day off from training.
Tuesday, July 7: New Orleans. Hot and humid!! Ran 6 miles on the treadmill in the morning, and lifted weights for 20 minutes. Ran 5 miles on St. Charles street in the evening and lifted weights for another 15 minutes. 11 miles, 35 minutes weights - 1:55
Wednesday, July 8: New Orleans. Hot and humid again! 90 degrees and high humidity. Ran 4 miles in the morning and 4 miles at night. Weights for 30 minutes. 1:30 total time
Thursday, July 9: Traveled back from New Orleans. Took day off of training to travel and then go to Michael's fast-pitch game at night.
Friday, July 10: Biked to YMCA, Swam 30 minutes, biked home. 33 miles biking, 1500 yds swimming. Averaged around 21.3 mph on the bike, felt good. Sharp pain in my side while swimming. I've felt this for a couple weeks not, but it was worse today. After my swim, I noticed a bulge in my lower left abdomen, so I am concerned that it could be a hernia. This would not be good, as it would require surgery, putting my Ironman Louisville race in question. Had small group later at night. 2:03
Saturday, July 11: Went to Urgent Care in the morning. The doctor said I had a torn or strained muscle, not a hernia. This would be great! However, I don't have a lot of confidence in his diagnosis, so I will seek a 2nd opinion next week. Golfed with Mark and Michael in the afternoon at the cabin. Had a great time! Took day off from training.
Week Summary: 19 miles running, 93 miles biking, 0.75 miles swimming, 1+ hour weights
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