Day 406

So it's Padden day and I went for a bike ride and run.  It was a half bike ride and then I ran around Padden.  My running time was still 35 minutes which at first I was a bit disappointed in but then realized I'd just biked for 30min and it wasn't an easy bike ride.  It did help me make a decision that changes my routine just a bit.  I'm going to start running around Padden on Saturday before I meet with L and then on Sunday I'll do the bike ride.  This way my Sunday routine will still be on time and I can start riding the full trail to become a better rider.  At least that is my hope.  Where I think I can make up time is the bike part so that's the new focus.  I can't just focus on the bike though so the running also needs a focus.  So by splitting them up on different days I think that will solve the issue.  Plus I get to ride the bike in more challenging terrain.

Breakfast: Greek yogurt mixed with a banana and Chia seeds.  20oz of cold water.

After bike/run meal: Protein drink then after grocery shopping a Mexicali salad with 8 pot stickers and four strawberries.

Mid day snack: 100cal bag of popcorn, an apple, and a handful of Wasabi trail mix.

Dinner: Once again more like an extended snack than an actual meal.  I was with a group of D&D players for the evening.  I had a Peanut Butter Larabar, two handfuls of the Wasabi trail mix, jerky, a candy bar (dark chocolate), and a low sodium V-8.  This was eaten over a four hour period.

So there we go, the end of the weekend and I learned something about the Padden training.  I did feel very good running after riding.  I actually seemed to be able to run farther and a bit faster.  Of course I then would run slower but at least I was still making the running motions.  I also practiced the speed-up method L has spoken about.  She suggested waiting until the end of the run to practice it and so I think that made a big difference in my ability to master it.  All body parts felt good, no hitches or possible cramps.  Still a bit disappointed in the time but not discouraged at all.  I'll be out there again next Sunday.