Here’s what I have done in the last two weeks:
– two 40′ easy swims — both of which felt exhausting
– commuted on bike four times 30-40′ in regular clothes
– ran just under 5 miles not super slow, but not hard
My understanding is that’s how post-Ironman workouts are supposed to be: minimal, easy, and stress-free. This has been exacerbated by the fact that I’m in my all-day intensive class nine hours every day with outside projects and homework too, so it hasn’t been hard not to work. It has, however, been hard to sleep enough for real recovery.
The only thing that’s throwing me is trying to start doing easy swims and runs has felt Terrible, just awful. Since I just decided to do Big Kahuna half in five weeks, I’m hoping the legs and arms slowly come around. They will, right?
Kelly O'Mara 
Looks like you are taking it easy, rightfully so! Hope you can get some more sleep and your legs loosen.
Thanks!
I had two complete weeks rest after IMUK then this week three easy one our rides. No swimming or running as allowing cracked ribs to heal.
I got kicked in the swim !! Result 2 cracked ribs !
Oh shit, cracked ribs are not good.
I have to say they hurt more after the ironman than during it Adrenaline, training & determination got me through the race day
Taking it easy is definitely smart!
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