This week was all about cardio. Thanks to an annoying medical procedure, I was only able to do one hour of strength training this week. While I feel incredibly guilty about not completing my planned workout, I have to keep things in perspective and accept that taking a couple of days off to let my body heal is more important.
So I focused on what I could safely do, which was cardio and hiking. Rather than run, I logged six hours on an elevated treadmill, walking at about 3 mph, enough to keep my heart rate between 130 and 145 bpm. And, again this weekend Seattleites were treated to spectacular late winter weather which I enjoyed by hiking up the old Mailbox peak trail in just over two hours with a light pack.
I also spent some time this week planning the next phase of my training plan, which will begin next week when I convert from the transition phase to the base phase. During the base phase I will work on building the cardiovascular and strength base that I will need to successfully execute more climbing specific training later. My base period will last about twelve weeks and each week I will focus on two upper and two lower body exercises and will complete 5 to thirteen hours of cardio. I'm looking forward to this phase of training because it is more aerobic which I enjoy more that strength training. I'm sad that I haven't practiced yoga for three weeks! I can't remember the last time that happened, but I'm committed to making some time this week!
