The last several days have been hot, yet noticeably more pleasant, as we're getting a break from the soul-crushing humidity that has hung over the Mid South for much of the summer. I'm hoping the break will last at least through tomorrow, when I participate in this race over in middle Tennessee.
I spent this week trying to work on some speed and power while also resting up for the race, to the extent that's possible. On Tuesday I did the strength routine before heading downtown to paddle with Joe. On Thursday I got back in the boat and did a set of ten 12-stroke sprints at two-minute intervals. Having had a commitment prior to paddling that morning, I got my strength work in that afternoon.
This morning I paddled for 50 minutes, doing a quick loop out on the Mississippi before returning to the harbor to do a set of six 12-stroke sprints at two-minute intervals.
Tomorrow's race doesn't start until noon Central Time. That's unusual, but it'll allow me to make the drive over there tomorrow morning. A few good racers are signed up... we'll see how it goes.
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