Alright, so I did good last Wednesday!!
After a very annoying day at work, I headed over to Griffith Park for a 3.5 mile run (4 min run: 1 min walk). After the run, I ate an orange from my mother's tree (yummy) and headed over to Glassell Pool where I hopped in the pool and did a 15oo yd swim workout. It was a perfect way to purge all the stress of the day.
Thursday - 50 minutes spinning on the trainer. I'm not sure why, but lately biking has been bothering my knees more than running. Very strange. Might have to go try and get my bike refit again or something.
Friday - I meant to go swimming today, but walked out of the house without my gear. As I walked to my car, I kept thinking, "hmmm, this load feels light." Didn't realize until about mid-day that I had forgotten it. Senility is great at the age of 31.
Saturday - 40 minute bike ride with the team -- 10 miles. We have some really good riders, and we have some pretty scary ones. It ended up being a good workout for me which was unexpected and nice.
Sunday - I went up to my mom's on Saturday, and was pleasantly suprised that the weather up there was nice and warm. I got all excited about getting in a great small ring flat workout on Sunday morning. Unfortunately, I woke up on Sunday to the sound of rain. Unfortunate for me, but very fortunate for Bakersfield. They need the rain so I shouldn't really complain.
I'm pretty nervous about Solvang at this point. I haven't done a long ride in a very long time. It'll be an interesting day. I just have to find the fun!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I'm not sure why
I can't seem to get myself together before Wednesdays. LOL
I meant to run last night, and got caught up in Biology lectures and homework. I think I'm just overextended right now or something. I'm hoping to leave work early so I can get a run in before I swim. Fingers crossed, my friends. :)
I meant to run last night, and got caught up in Biology lectures and homework. I think I'm just overextended right now or something. I'm hoping to leave work early so I can get a run in before I swim. Fingers crossed, my friends. :)
Monday, February 16, 2009
Rained out...
I'm pretty bummed this morning. I had a lovely ride all planned out, and it's POURING out. Grrrr.... Now I will be reduced to riding on my stupid trainer instead (BORING). Ah, well, maybe later in the week I'll be able to get the ride in.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Finishing the week strong-ish!
Well, I managed to not take a day off since Wednesday. Progress is being made. Now I just need to start getting in two workouts a day.
2/11 = I did make it into the pool after work for 1250 yd. My shoulder tightened up again toward the end. I hope it works itself out. I need to get a massage -- one of those really painful ones where they just dig their fingers into you.
2/12 = I squeezed in 30 minutes (about 7/5 miles) on my trainer today. It was a bit of a hectic day, so I'm glad I got it in.
2/13 = Swimming (in Palm Springs with my friend, Heather, who is also training for an Ironman -- Wisconsin) 1000 yds. Nice, light workout.
2/14 = 1.5 mile run with the team. My beginner group is kicking butt and taking no prisoners.
I realize I have to put in a lot of miles of running despite my complete aversion to it. But I think the more I do it (in small doses with slow builds) the easier it should become (in theory). I'm hoping my knees will hold up, but I think if I mix it this time with running on the treadmill and running outdoors, I'll have a better shot.
Now let's see if I can keep up the work this coming week!
2/11 = I did make it into the pool after work for 1250 yd. My shoulder tightened up again toward the end. I hope it works itself out. I need to get a massage -- one of those really painful ones where they just dig their fingers into you.
2/12 = I squeezed in 30 minutes (about 7/5 miles) on my trainer today. It was a bit of a hectic day, so I'm glad I got it in.
2/13 = Swimming (in Palm Springs with my friend, Heather, who is also training for an Ironman -- Wisconsin) 1000 yds. Nice, light workout.
2/14 = 1.5 mile run with the team. My beginner group is kicking butt and taking no prisoners.
I realize I have to put in a lot of miles of running despite my complete aversion to it. But I think the more I do it (in small doses with slow builds) the easier it should become (in theory). I'm hoping my knees will hold up, but I think if I mix it this time with running on the treadmill and running outdoors, I'll have a better shot.
Now let's see if I can keep up the work this coming week!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Rain... sigh (who am I kidding? Lazy... sigh)
Thursday, 2/5 = 2 mile run. Intervals. I was pretty proud of myself for doing this workout because I REALLY REALLY didn't want to. I procrastinated (I'm a professional procrastinator), and then FINALLY around 9:30pm I tugged on my workout clothes, knee braces, etc... and hit the treadmill. Lite ab work and lots of stretching afterwards.
Friday, 2/6 = I had all the intentions in the world to swim that day, but it was pouring all day long. Now, normally I like swimming in the rain, but this was POURING and it was cold. Should I have done something else instead? Of course! Did I? Absolutely not. Such a bum.
Saturday, 2/7 = 1.5 mi run (approx.) This was our first run with the new Summer TNT team. I took the beginners out for a run 4 (minutes), walk 1 (minute) session that went a little over a half an hour. They did very well. It was the most that a lot of them had ever run, and they pushed themselves in a good way.
After practice, I went to visit my momma. We played Wii Sports for 2 hours. Now, I know what you're thinking... it's a video game, not a workout. But seriously, when you get into it, and actually swing, punch, dodge, bowl, etc... like you're really doing it, you get a workout. :)
Sunday, 2/8 = Had planned on a good 2 hour ride along the trail in Bakersfield, but again was thwarted by the rain and the cold. It wasn't pouring, though, so I probably should have gone anyways. When I have a short amount of time with my mom, I tend to not want to spend it riding my bike without her. Next time, though, I'll get my butt in gear earlier so I can go while she's at church.
Monday and Tuesday = LAZY BONES JONES! No excuses, I didn't do it.
Wed, 2/11 = I started the day out right with a 2.5 mi run (4:1). I'm going to the pool after work so I can get in a swim before coaching the team. I'll probably get in at least 1500 (I hope).
So that's that for now. More to come soon.
Friday, 2/6 = I had all the intentions in the world to swim that day, but it was pouring all day long. Now, normally I like swimming in the rain, but this was POURING and it was cold. Should I have done something else instead? Of course! Did I? Absolutely not. Such a bum.
Saturday, 2/7 = 1.5 mi run (approx.) This was our first run with the new Summer TNT team. I took the beginners out for a run 4 (minutes), walk 1 (minute) session that went a little over a half an hour. They did very well. It was the most that a lot of them had ever run, and they pushed themselves in a good way.
After practice, I went to visit my momma. We played Wii Sports for 2 hours. Now, I know what you're thinking... it's a video game, not a workout. But seriously, when you get into it, and actually swing, punch, dodge, bowl, etc... like you're really doing it, you get a workout. :)
Sunday, 2/8 = Had planned on a good 2 hour ride along the trail in Bakersfield, but again was thwarted by the rain and the cold. It wasn't pouring, though, so I probably should have gone anyways. When I have a short amount of time with my mom, I tend to not want to spend it riding my bike without her. Next time, though, I'll get my butt in gear earlier so I can go while she's at church.
Monday and Tuesday = LAZY BONES JONES! No excuses, I didn't do it.
Wed, 2/11 = I started the day out right with a 2.5 mi run (4:1). I'm going to the pool after work so I can get in a swim before coaching the team. I'll probably get in at least 1500 (I hope).
So that's that for now. More to come soon.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
It feels like a year!
And it's been over half of one!
WOW - how time flies. Well, to sum up Ironman Coeur d'Alene... I finished!!! It took me 15 hours and 41 minutes to do so, but I crossed the finish line and didn't even go to the medical tent afterwards. I had some nutrition issues on the race that kept me from performing my best. I crossed the finish lines with blisters that pretty much covered the balls of my feet. Maybe I'll post some pics for you. haha
And here's the funny part.... I did the race, and I completed both of my goals (to finish and to have fun), so one would think that I'd be happy with myself. Within 10 minutes of crossing the finish line, I thought "I can do better than that." I mean, seriously? What is wrong with me? Can't even enjoy that victory for more than 10 minutes?? No, I did enjoy the victory. And it warmed my heart to receive an email from Evan's mom telling me that they stayed up to watch me cross the finish line online. It warmed my heart to read all the text messages and emails that my friends sent to me during the race. I was proud. I was happy I finished. I guess it's a good thing that I have high expectations for myself.
SO, the result of my thinking "I can do better" is that I signed up for ANOTHER Ironman! I lost my mind... AGAIN. I am registered for Ironman Canada on August 30, 2009. It is the second hardest official Ironman Series Ironman in North America (Lake Placid in NY is considered the 1st.) I know, I know. What am I thinking? I'm thinking that it's supposed to be BEAUTIFUL!! If I'm going to be putting forth all that effort, I might as well have something to look at while I'm doing it!
So, my training has just officially started this first week of February (one month late due to a lengthy bronchitis infection). I'm going to try to do a MUCH better job at blogging the progress of this Ironman. I have about 6 or 7 more weeks of prep training before I start my official base training.
So far this week:
Sunday, Feb. 1 = 31 mile bike ride (complete with a fall and road rash)
Tuesday, Feb. 3 = 3 hours of rollerskating (I KNOW it's not one of the sports, but I need a fun day!)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 = 1200 yd. in the pool (left shoulder is REALLY tight. I have to work on that.)
I'll be back with the rest of this week later on. I'll also try to post the nifty bike route elevation map that my friend and co-triathlete, Felix found.
WOW - how time flies. Well, to sum up Ironman Coeur d'Alene... I finished!!! It took me 15 hours and 41 minutes to do so, but I crossed the finish line and didn't even go to the medical tent afterwards. I had some nutrition issues on the race that kept me from performing my best. I crossed the finish lines with blisters that pretty much covered the balls of my feet. Maybe I'll post some pics for you. haha
And here's the funny part.... I did the race, and I completed both of my goals (to finish and to have fun), so one would think that I'd be happy with myself. Within 10 minutes of crossing the finish line, I thought "I can do better than that." I mean, seriously? What is wrong with me? Can't even enjoy that victory for more than 10 minutes?? No, I did enjoy the victory. And it warmed my heart to receive an email from Evan's mom telling me that they stayed up to watch me cross the finish line online. It warmed my heart to read all the text messages and emails that my friends sent to me during the race. I was proud. I was happy I finished. I guess it's a good thing that I have high expectations for myself.
SO, the result of my thinking "I can do better" is that I signed up for ANOTHER Ironman! I lost my mind... AGAIN. I am registered for Ironman Canada on August 30, 2009. It is the second hardest official Ironman Series Ironman in North America (Lake Placid in NY is considered the 1st.) I know, I know. What am I thinking? I'm thinking that it's supposed to be BEAUTIFUL!! If I'm going to be putting forth all that effort, I might as well have something to look at while I'm doing it!
So, my training has just officially started this first week of February (one month late due to a lengthy bronchitis infection). I'm going to try to do a MUCH better job at blogging the progress of this Ironman. I have about 6 or 7 more weeks of prep training before I start my official base training.
So far this week:
Sunday, Feb. 1 = 31 mile bike ride (complete with a fall and road rash)
Tuesday, Feb. 3 = 3 hours of rollerskating (I KNOW it's not one of the sports, but I need a fun day!)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 = 1200 yd. in the pool (left shoulder is REALLY tight. I have to work on that.)
I'll be back with the rest of this week later on. I'll also try to post the nifty bike route elevation map that my friend and co-triathlete, Felix found.
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