While the day had little training – just a morning class – and although I felt really good – one can push through 90 minutes of intervals quite nicely. BUT – while driving north 8 hrs. to Bend, OR – I was thinking how well the training is going and why I felt so good through this big block. Some things became very clear to me:

1. I have been getting good sleep – always around 8hrs per night. Some nights a little over 7, but still good quality sleep.
2. I have been drinking a lot of water – looking at 3-4 32oz Nalgene’s per day – when not training. A gallon of water helps.
3. I have been eating a ton. I always eat a lot – but I have been reminding myself to keep eating…Never stop eating…always be eating..and the right foods. It becomes quite habit forming to time the food right.. its training, big training, not a weight loss plan. If I come out of these three weeks weighing the same – perfect. I am not looking to be that much lighter for Kona, I want to be fitter and stronger.
4. The recovery between workouts has been focused. While working, I am constantly drinking water – eating well, and have my legs up or resting.

It seems so basic – but sleep often doesn’t stay this consistent…remaining on top of the fluids is often overlooked…and the food isn’t as good for fueling…Mix them all together right and it seems to work for me.