When I wore the running shoes of a man ten years my junior, I thought a 20/20 week was a big deal. What's a 20/20 week, you ask? A 20/20 week is a seven day training cycle where the run equals at least twenty miles and the swim totals 20,000 meters or more. That's good training; I don't care who you are or how young you are. I hit a 20/20 last week.
Monday I totaled 3,600 meters in the pool, much of it in the early morning darkness. Later I shuffled 4.18 miles, and I lifted some weights also. Tuesday I made 3,400 in the pool, 7.11 on the road, and more work at Plate City.
Wednesday I was good for two swims totaling 4,562 meters, 3.24 miles at attempted running and more weight work. Thursday I swam 3,100 meters, ran 3.12 miles, and lifted once more.
Friday I swam 3,400 meters and did another seven mile run, this time in the hills for 7.16 miles while the temps hit an official 100 degrees. Saturday I got to the hills again for 4.03 miles after first swimming 2,100 meters.
For the week, I
ran 28.84 miles (the biggest week of my comeback)
swam 20,162 meters (the most since Chicot), and
lifted weights four times.
That was a solid week with lots of cardio and some strength training also. I hope this pays off at the Oaks. Thank you, Jesus.
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