Back In The Drink

Its Wednesday so we all know what that means. Deep Water Running. Its pretty fun but I have to  get this whole flotation belt thing down to a science. The first week it was OK although the belt didn't stay where it was supposed to. Last week it was cinched up on me so tight it wouldn't move but of course I couldn't breath. This week I will have to take another approach.

The weekend runs were interesting. We were away. Out in Greenport, NY. Its a nice fishing town on the Northfork of Long Island. Michelle shocked me and ran with Saturday as I did the final of my five eight milers. (That 40 along with the Deep Water Running put me over the 40 mile mark for the week). It's pretty flat out there and although it seems that would make the run easier, but it didn't. Although its beautiful out there with all the cars zipping by going and coming from the ferry we really couldn't enjoy it. Also of course since we were on vacation we didn't get up early so the sun really beat down on us. Oh well all in the ways of training. Now I must prepare for the water.

Dash and Splash

Usually its the other way around i.e. the old splash and dash in terms of  a duathlon. Swim ad then usually run. For me, today its the reverse. Actually for me and Michelle its the reverse. We both got up and ran today. I also added in the free weights, yoga and a quick 10 miles on the bike. Now we're not swimming tonight although it wouldn't be bad. We are actually doing our second go round of the deep water running class.

It was great last week. There was about 30 of us in the pool in the basement  of St. Bartholomew's on Park and 50th Street. It was strenuous without killing anyone. A nice balance. The instructor said that the workout could approximate 5-8 miles. Doubtful in my opinion but I would give it about three miles which is nice. Easy on the legs. I expect more of the same this evening and I am looking forward to it.

Now I have to find an 8-10 mile run out in Greenport, New York because that short trip is coming soon.