I decided to set a goal for the last three days before I go back to school! Three olympic distance triathlons in three days! It's TOTALLY doable, right?! We'll see. Today was triathlon #1 and it went quite well!
Camilla wanted to go to spin class this morning at nine so I told her that I'd meet her up there. I beat her to the gym by 30 seconds, jumped in the pool and 20 minutes later was up in the spin room with her. The pool was pretty clear of people. Just a couple of older ladies bobbing up and down their lanes! I jumped in and hit it without so much as a warm up. The first five hundred I did in 7:50 and the second in 7:45. I felt pretty good about that effort (I think the olympic is actually 1500...oh well).
Transition was looonnnnnggggg. I had to go into the locker room and dry off really well before getting into my gear for the bike.
The spin felt good from beginning to end. I really enjoy riding next to my wife. We don't even have to talk for me to enjoy her company. There's something about us both working hard together to maintain and work on our health that makes me happy. I finished the 25 miles in just over 1:09 (averaged 21.7mph).
Transition again took forever.
Hopping on the treadmill and running the first mile was easy. I was a bit surprised at how easy that first mile felt (wasn't running all that fast 8:50 pace). Mile two felt fine as well, but I could tell that I would be in need soon of some nourishment; something more than just water, and I didn't have anything. I finished my first 5k in just under 26 minutes. At that point I had to walk a little. The wall had jutted up and smacked me right in the face! Two or three minutes of walking had me feeling a bit guilty so I cranked up the speed to 7.2 and started running again. Surprisingly, I found a bit of a groove for the rest of the run. I ended up running the 10k in 55:40. Not great, but not bad after a good swim and hard ride.
Overall I feel like my conditioning isn't that off from summer. In fact, my times are very comparable to my performance last year at the Boise Half Ironman. I'm encouraged by that! In three weeks the strict training starts and I WILL NOT BE DISTRACTED from preparing myself to destroy my times from last year! I love training. Love it.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Christmas Slacker
Yikes! I just went a full six days with absolutely zero exercise! Don't be like me, ok? I have all sorts of excuses (Christmas being a biggie), but, the truth is, I just didn't want to do it.
So, now that's out of my system, and I've gotta get back on track! I did go for a run yesterday and it was beautiful out! The snow is deep, but roads are mostly clear. Sidewalks were about 75% clear so I did run through some snow. Sun was shining, warming my face and shoulders and it was just beautiful! Did 4 miles and loved it. Later, we went swimming with the kids and I swam about 750 yards. I forgot my cap, though, so every time I turned to breathe, I got hair in my mouth. Blech!
Previous week catch-up:
Thursday: Spin class in the morning. The hard instructor was there. She killed us and then as I looked at my watch and had some momentary relief thinking, "Oh, good, only 5 minutes left" Then she said, "Last thing is an all-out sprint........for a FULL 5 MINUTES". My mouth hit the floor and I thought, "You've gotta be kidding me!" Oh, man it killed me, but I did it!
Friday: Swimming - It's hard to swim when I don't have a certain workout to follow. I find myself just cruising along making things up as I go and then not feeling like I did a great workout afterward. Anyway, I did spend 50 minutes in the pool.
Saturday: Ski day!!! Travis and I took the older girls skiing up to Brighton. We skied all day and had a blast! It was exhausting, though. Skiing uses so many different muscle groups and I was exhausted. I received a text in the middle of the day from my soccer team asking if I could play that night. I was tempted to say no because I was so tired, but Travis said, "Come on...you're an Iron Woman! You can do it!" So I went and played. It was a good game, but I think that is the most physically exhausting day I've had since I did my first triathlon! My body was shaking.
Sunday/Monday: Rest days......ouch! My muscles hurt so bad! I was having a hard time walking!
Tuesday: Christmas
Wednesday: Lazy - Well I shoveled four driveways.....does that count for something?
Thursday: Got up to go to the gym only to be met by more snow. Took me 1/2 hr to shovel and the roads were so bad it took 25 min. to get to the gym. By the time I got there, I only had 5 min. before I had to leave to come home so Trav could go to work. So I just turned around and came home.
Friday: Spent the day Grandma-sitting - no motivation.
So, now that's out of my system, and I've gotta get back on track! I did go for a run yesterday and it was beautiful out! The snow is deep, but roads are mostly clear. Sidewalks were about 75% clear so I did run through some snow. Sun was shining, warming my face and shoulders and it was just beautiful! Did 4 miles and loved it. Later, we went swimming with the kids and I swam about 750 yards. I forgot my cap, though, so every time I turned to breathe, I got hair in my mouth. Blech!
Previous week catch-up:
Thursday: Spin class in the morning. The hard instructor was there. She killed us and then as I looked at my watch and had some momentary relief thinking, "Oh, good, only 5 minutes left" Then she said, "Last thing is an all-out sprint........for a FULL 5 MINUTES". My mouth hit the floor and I thought, "You've gotta be kidding me!" Oh, man it killed me, but I did it!
Friday: Swimming - It's hard to swim when I don't have a certain workout to follow. I find myself just cruising along making things up as I go and then not feeling like I did a great workout afterward. Anyway, I did spend 50 minutes in the pool.
Saturday: Ski day!!! Travis and I took the older girls skiing up to Brighton. We skied all day and had a blast! It was exhausting, though. Skiing uses so many different muscle groups and I was exhausted. I received a text in the middle of the day from my soccer team asking if I could play that night. I was tempted to say no because I was so tired, but Travis said, "Come on...you're an Iron Woman! You can do it!" So I went and played. It was a good game, but I think that is the most physically exhausting day I've had since I did my first triathlon! My body was shaking.
Sunday/Monday: Rest days......ouch! My muscles hurt so bad! I was having a hard time walking!
Tuesday: Christmas
Wednesday: Lazy - Well I shoveled four driveways.....does that count for something?
Thursday: Got up to go to the gym only to be met by more snow. Took me 1/2 hr to shovel and the roads were so bad it took 25 min. to get to the gym. By the time I got there, I only had 5 min. before I had to leave to come home so Trav could go to work. So I just turned around and came home.
Friday: Spent the day Grandma-sitting - no motivation.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
BRRRRR
Wow! It is cold out this morning! One of the many benefits from volunteering in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics I received was a warm winter coat. I use it whenever I ski and on bitter cold mornings for running. Keeps me nice and toasty! But my face was really cold. I have a neck warmer that can come up and over my mouth and nose, but I can't get enough oxygen with it on while I'm running. So I pull it up for 30 seconds, then have to put it back down. I met a guy taking his garbage out this morning, greeted him, and he said, "Aren't you cold?!?" I laughed and said, "Yeah." He then proceeded to tell me I was crazy! I kind of like being told I'm crazy. :)
Yesterday: I missed my alarm somehow and when I woke up I didn't have time to get to the gym. So I did some weight training and exercises at home. My muscles are pretty sore today!
Monday: Got up and ran 4 miles in the wind. Definitely not the fastest 4 miles I've ever run! Here's a tip: Don't spit into the wind! :)
Sunday: Rest.....ahhhhh......
Saturday: Headed to the gym and did 90 minutes on the spin bike. I must admit, I was dreading this because it is strange to me to be stuck in one place for that long! The first 45 minutes were hard mentally, but after I was on the countdown, I felt like I could keep going. I'm not sure how accurate spin bikes are. My first 60 minutes (the longest setting the bike had was 60 minutes so I had to do a 60-minute workout and then restart with a 30-minute workout) it said I did 22.1 miles and burned 725 calories. My average cadence was 83. If that is true, I am WAY stronger than last year. But it doesn't feel right somehow. What do you think, Ryan? The last 30 minutes, I did 11 miles for a grand total of 33.
Finished my ride at 6:30pm and knew I had a soccer game at 8:30 that night. My legs were spent and I didn't think I'd be able to contribute much. However, that bike must have warmed me up because I had one of my best games ever! Scored four goals, two of which were one-on-ones with the keeper where I was at full speed. It felt awesome!! I had been considering giving up soccer until after this Half because I keep getting hurt, but after that game, I just can't do it! I love the game so much!
Friday: Jumped up early to hit the pool. Did the long workout: 4x200, 1x1500, 4x50. That 1500 was tough mentally. Physically, I felt ok and could do it. But mentally, I wanted to stop. I didn't, though. I kept thinking back to when I first decided to do a triathlon and the tri I chose was Pineview. The swim was 1000 meters and it took me quite a while to build up to swimming that long. My entire goal was to just be able to swim 1000 meters straight without stopping. And now I'm swimming 1500......and it's only the beginning of the workouts!
Had a soccer game that night at 10:20pm. Didn't go so well, but at least I didn't get hurt. We didn't have any subs so I ran and sprinted the entire 50 minutes.
Yesterday: I missed my alarm somehow and when I woke up I didn't have time to get to the gym. So I did some weight training and exercises at home. My muscles are pretty sore today!
Monday: Got up and ran 4 miles in the wind. Definitely not the fastest 4 miles I've ever run! Here's a tip: Don't spit into the wind! :)
Sunday: Rest.....ahhhhh......
Saturday: Headed to the gym and did 90 minutes on the spin bike. I must admit, I was dreading this because it is strange to me to be stuck in one place for that long! The first 45 minutes were hard mentally, but after I was on the countdown, I felt like I could keep going. I'm not sure how accurate spin bikes are. My first 60 minutes (the longest setting the bike had was 60 minutes so I had to do a 60-minute workout and then restart with a 30-minute workout) it said I did 22.1 miles and burned 725 calories. My average cadence was 83. If that is true, I am WAY stronger than last year. But it doesn't feel right somehow. What do you think, Ryan? The last 30 minutes, I did 11 miles for a grand total of 33.
Finished my ride at 6:30pm and knew I had a soccer game at 8:30 that night. My legs were spent and I didn't think I'd be able to contribute much. However, that bike must have warmed me up because I had one of my best games ever! Scored four goals, two of which were one-on-ones with the keeper where I was at full speed. It felt awesome!! I had been considering giving up soccer until after this Half because I keep getting hurt, but after that game, I just can't do it! I love the game so much!
Friday: Jumped up early to hit the pool. Did the long workout: 4x200, 1x1500, 4x50. That 1500 was tough mentally. Physically, I felt ok and could do it. But mentally, I wanted to stop. I didn't, though. I kept thinking back to when I first decided to do a triathlon and the tri I chose was Pineview. The swim was 1000 meters and it took me quite a while to build up to swimming that long. My entire goal was to just be able to swim 1000 meters straight without stopping. And now I'm swimming 1500......and it's only the beginning of the workouts!
Had a soccer game that night at 10:20pm. Didn't go so well, but at least I didn't get hurt. We didn't have any subs so I ran and sprinted the entire 50 minutes.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Too BUSY!!!!
Well, another week has passed and I've yet to get in all of my workouts. I keep telling myself that I'm just keeping my fitness level up. I don't need to be training hard yet. But, come January first it's time to ratchet up the intensity and train with some purpose! I'll still have another month of coaching wrestling at that point, but I'll manage somehow. The swim this morning was good. I felt a little off, but my times were right where they needed to be. I'm now able to swim my 500s in under eight minutes without expending too much effort. I'm liking that! I'm afraid to even get on a bike and ride outside. Guaranteed I'm gonna be SLLLOOOWWWW! Oh well. Se la vie!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Catch-up
I feel like I've fallen off the bandwagon sort of, although I have exercised at least an hour every day. I've been focused on my heart and haven't been following the workouts closely due to not being able to swim. I ran 5.5 miles twice last week, hit Spin class twice, and ran again Friday night. Tried really hard to get my heart to go off again, but no luck. Saturday I sent the monitor back. It's nice to not have that monitor stuck to myself anymore (my poor skin was getting raw). I celebrated by a dip in the pool! Ahhh! Felt sooooo good to be swimming again! Heck, I even wore my triathlon suit! :) I've lost a lot, though. My triceps were burning and I couldn't swim real fast. So now I have to play catch-up.
I also played in two indoor soccer games last week, one Thursday night, and one late Saturday. I keep getting beat up, though. The Saturday game was 30+ co-ed and there was a man, who, to put it nicely, was much larger than he should be, who took me out hard. He kicked the back of my calf and sent me flying, belly-flopping on the ground and skidding forward. I ended up with turf in my hair, stuck to my face, and in my mouth. OUCH!! That one took me out of the game and I was limping for three days.
Because of my calf injury, I missed my Monday run and Tuesday spin class, but this morning I was feeling better, so I jumped out of bed and met my running partner for our normal run. However, I got bad news and good news from my running partner. She is pregnant! Yay! She will no longer be running with me! No! So now I'm on my own again. :( I have really relied on her and often found myself thinking at mile 4, "Man, if she weren't here, I would be walking." Now the real mental test begins!!!
I also played in two indoor soccer games last week, one Thursday night, and one late Saturday. I keep getting beat up, though. The Saturday game was 30+ co-ed and there was a man, who, to put it nicely, was much larger than he should be, who took me out hard. He kicked the back of my calf and sent me flying, belly-flopping on the ground and skidding forward. I ended up with turf in my hair, stuck to my face, and in my mouth. OUCH!! That one took me out of the game and I was limping for three days.
Because of my calf injury, I missed my Monday run and Tuesday spin class, but this morning I was feeling better, so I jumped out of bed and met my running partner for our normal run. However, I got bad news and good news from my running partner. She is pregnant! Yay! She will no longer be running with me! No! So now I'm on my own again. :( I have really relied on her and often found myself thinking at mile 4, "Man, if she weren't here, I would be walking." Now the real mental test begins!!!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Almost got it all in
Yesterday was supposed to be a two hour bike ride followed by a thirty minute run. It ended up being a one hour ride and a half hour run. I was able to go to the Sports Academy with Camilla W. and ride on the spin bikes with her. She's doing awesome with her training! I'm quite proud of her determination to stay healthy. What a great example she is to me in all areas of life. We rode for an hour (my best one hour ride on a spin bike yet!!!!) Camilla called it quits, but I still had a half hour run to do. I jumped on the treadmill and was very surprised that my legs had quite a bit of pop left in them. After about two minutes at a 6.5, I turned the tm up to 7.0, still felt comfortable, and decided to just go for it. Just under twenty four minutes later I had run a 5k. I'm actually quite excited about this workout as it shows me that my fitness level hasn't dropped off much since this past summer even though I've jumped up 6-7 pounds! Tomorrow calls for a long day in the pool! I'm now working on eleven hours at the church. Tithing settlement needs to come to an end soon!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Back in the saddle again!
I've actually hit ALL my workouts this week so far! Feeling good about that! My body feels lethargic after about 3-4 days of no exercise. I hit the pool this morning and it felt pretty good. Last night's bike/run was a beast. I really pushed it on the spin bike and was able to average 23.1 mph for the hour and then got off to run. Wow, no legs left! A 29 minute 5k was all that I had in me. Haha! Oh well.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Trying to hold on!!!!
I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it to June at this rate... Ugh... I'm teaching on my prep, coaching wrestling (which totally occupies my Saturdays), serving in the church, and trying to be a somewhat more then waste-of-time husband and father. It's not working out very well right now. So what has to give? The workouts. I didn't get a work out in Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Very, VERY frustrating!!! Yesterday I was back at it in the water. The swim felt good. It better have felt good. I was working on four straight days of rest! I hit the spin bike last night while MaKayla was at tumbling practice. Not so good. I need to be better at getting fuel in my body an hour or two before trying to work out hard. I had ZERO energy. Not a great 45 minutes of spinning. No worries. I'll make it through this challenge!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Saturday Long Ride
We had some work to do on a property in Ogden so I packed my biking gear and planned to ride home. I was going to hit the trailways along the Weber River and was hoping they would take me all the way home. I was mistaken. There were many times I didn't know where I was and wondered if I was even going the right direction! Suddenly, I came to the end of the paved trail and just a dirt trail went off into the distance. I was confused and thought for sure the paved trail would pick up again. So I did a stupid thing and started walking my bike through the dirt and mud.....in my biking shoes. Dumb, dumb, dumb. I walked about 1/2 mile before I turned around to figure out a different way home. I was literally walking around in the middle of nowhere! I finally found a road, pulled out my phone GPS (thank goodness for technology!) and figured out how to get home. Put in 20 miles on the bike today and it's starting to not feel like such a lofty goal to bike 50.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Success!!
Went out running with my partner Monday morning. Haven't really thought much about my heart. I kind of gave up on it ever happening especially because I passed the 14 day mark which the nurse said I would have the monitor for just that time. However, almost 2 miles in......SUCCESS!! Heart misfired! I fumbled to push the buttons to record it and just about cried right then and there. It has been over 10 years that we have tried to capture this thing and it actually happened. My emotions are all jumbled, though. I am relieved, happy, confused, and scared all at the same time. Now that my heart problem has been captured, I'm facing a whole new set of implications. Surgery? Deal with it? Medicine?
I called my cardiologist later that day to make sure they received the transmission. They informed me that I was to wear the monitor for a full 30 days and try to capture as many as possible. So I'll continue doing what I'm doing and see what he says after the 30 days are up.
Only did 4.5 miles that day and felt ok.
Tuesday I hit spin class and did an "Around the World Ride". Each song was about a different part of the world and we did many different things. Good ride and my legs were feeling it! By the end of the day, though, I was starting to not feel good.
Wednesday I skipped out on my run. Ragen and I were up many times during the night, I felt awful, and I just couldn't drag myself out. Coming down with a nasty cold. Rested on Thursday as well.
Friday morning I got up and ran 3.5 miles outside. I miss swimming and may just take the monitor off to swim again. My legs need the break from all the biking and running that swimming provides.
Camilla Catch-up
I'm still here! And still going......kind of.
Last week: Monday - Ran 5.5 miles
Tuesday - Spin Class - Did a Thanksgiving "Over the River and Through the Woods" ride. My instructors are quite creative and always have something new for us to do. Great workout!
Wednesday - Ran 5.5 miles
Thursday - Thanksgiving - brought my bike up to Craig and Deylene's and went out with Craig about 2 hours after our turkey dinner for a ride. I started out strong, but then died off and Dad had to come looking for me. We were both frozen! We started the ride about 3:30 and finished about 4:45pm so the outside temp kept getting colder and colder. Spent the rest of the day trying to get warm......I HATE being cold!! Rode 18.5 miles.
Friday - Took a break. Wait, does Black Friday shopping count? It was long and arduous!
Saturday - Marathon day that started with a 25-mile bike ride from my house to Brigham. Ok, I didn't make it all the way to Brigham, but I almost made it to Perry! Started that ride at 8:30am and wore some warmer clothes, however, it was nice because the outside temp kept getting warmer and warmer. Much nicer than the Thanksgiving ride. Dipped chocolates at my mom's, went to the Brigham City Temple with Travis, then packed up the kids and headed to the Santa Run!! So much fun!! It was a 5k where everyone was issued a Santa Suit (kids were given Santa hats and beards and helpers got Elf shirts and hats). Tyla took off with her friend and I ran/walked with Tiana and Alayna. Tiana ditched us for one lap, but Alayna did the entire 5k with me! Aid stations had milk and cookies. :) We had a blast!
Last week: Monday - Ran 5.5 miles
Tuesday - Spin Class - Did a Thanksgiving "Over the River and Through the Woods" ride. My instructors are quite creative and always have something new for us to do. Great workout!
Wednesday - Ran 5.5 miles
Thursday - Thanksgiving - brought my bike up to Craig and Deylene's and went out with Craig about 2 hours after our turkey dinner for a ride. I started out strong, but then died off and Dad had to come looking for me. We were both frozen! We started the ride about 3:30 and finished about 4:45pm so the outside temp kept getting colder and colder. Spent the rest of the day trying to get warm......I HATE being cold!! Rode 18.5 miles.
Friday - Took a break. Wait, does Black Friday shopping count? It was long and arduous!
Saturday - Marathon day that started with a 25-mile bike ride from my house to Brigham. Ok, I didn't make it all the way to Brigham, but I almost made it to Perry! Started that ride at 8:30am and wore some warmer clothes, however, it was nice because the outside temp kept getting warmer and warmer. Much nicer than the Thanksgiving ride. Dipped chocolates at my mom's, went to the Brigham City Temple with Travis, then packed up the kids and headed to the Santa Run!! So much fun!! It was a 5k where everyone was issued a Santa Suit (kids were given Santa hats and beards and helpers got Elf shirts and hats). Tyla took off with her friend and I ran/walked with Tiana and Alayna. Tiana ditched us for one lap, but Alayna did the entire 5k with me! Aid stations had milk and cookies. :) We had a blast!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Gettin' Tough
Am I now alone on this blog? Where'd ya go Camilla? Regardless, here goes the update. Yesterday was a long, long day. I spent the day running around like crazy trying to get things done. My English students are doing a research project on archaic laptop computers. It's almost not worth it. Almost. Needless to say, I spent each hour trouble-shooting problems with computers. As soon as the bell indicating the end of school rang, off I ran to wrestling practice. We're getting close to the weekend so I spend a lot of my time communicating with parents regarding details (travel, cost, membership #s, etc.). Sometimes I don't feel like I'm coaching. I'm administrating. Either way, it's fun! I fit a little dinner in there somewhere. Camilla left some vegetable roll-ups on the counter and, well, I made them disappear. I hope they were for me! The bishop knocked on the door at 7 and we talked for a little under an hour about the new Sunday School curriculum. As soon as he left, I jumped into my workout gear again and off I went to the pool to get in a great workout. Yet again, the water felt wonderful and I seemed to have good energy throughout the 2000yd continuous swim called for in the program. I finished the swim and hit the treadmill. Thirty minutes doesn't seem very long anymore. Again, I felt like I had quite a bit of energy so I pushed the run. 24:40 for the 5k then cooled the jets and warmed down by walking to the 30 minute mark. Stretched, drove home, showered and was sleeping before my head hit the pillow. And that was my day. Goin' out with Camilla tonight! I LOVE DATE NIGHTS!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
R W5 D1-2
Wow, time has flown this past week or so. I'm just going to erase last week's lack of exercise out of my mind and start fresh! Yesterday called for just a swim. It was so nice to dive in the pool at 4:58 am and feel energized by the water. I'm really becoming a morning person. Knowing that I've already got half my workout in before most people even get up in the morning is kinda satisfying! The swim went well. No residual effects from being sick last week. In fact, my body felt quite strong and ready to work. This morning I got in the pool early and pushed through about 1600 yards. This evening is the one hour bike session. It'll be fun! Have a great week everyone!
Monday, November 19, 2012
R Week 5 Day 1
I HATE BEING SICK!!!!
Friday I went in to the Rheumatologist for my Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis infusion but found that my temperature was too high. I was feeling a little off all day but didn't realize I was getting sick. Went home and just relaxed the rest of the evening. Saturday morning I was off to Fremont High School for a wrestling team tournament! What a blast! My kids did a pretty good job. That whole day I continued to feel a little off. By the time I got home that evening I was absolutely wasted! Regardless, I figured one hour on the bike downstairs was doable. One hour later I felt like a zombie. Camilla had purchased tickets to the play "Joseph and the Amazing..." and I REALLY wanted to go. She could tell that things weren't right. I stayed home. Sunday...same story. Sicker than sick. I spent the overwhelming majority of the day in bed either sleeping or vegitating (is that a word?). Before heading off into lala land, I set my alarm for 4:45 just in case I happened to feel better this morning. One wink later it's 4:45 and I'm feeling quite a bit better. I jump out of bed and head to the pool. I don't know what it is but the pool just makes me feel better! This swim felt great! I even PR'd on my 400 with a 5:58! Yes folks, that was a 5 before the :58. Watch out! haha! I hope this is a sign of good things to come with my training! Have a great week!
Friday I went in to the Rheumatologist for my Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis infusion but found that my temperature was too high. I was feeling a little off all day but didn't realize I was getting sick. Went home and just relaxed the rest of the evening. Saturday morning I was off to Fremont High School for a wrestling team tournament! What a blast! My kids did a pretty good job. That whole day I continued to feel a little off. By the time I got home that evening I was absolutely wasted! Regardless, I figured one hour on the bike downstairs was doable. One hour later I felt like a zombie. Camilla had purchased tickets to the play "Joseph and the Amazing..." and I REALLY wanted to go. She could tell that things weren't right. I stayed home. Sunday...same story. Sicker than sick. I spent the overwhelming majority of the day in bed either sleeping or vegitating (is that a word?). Before heading off into lala land, I set my alarm for 4:45 just in case I happened to feel better this morning. One wink later it's 4:45 and I'm feeling quite a bit better. I jump out of bed and head to the pool. I don't know what it is but the pool just makes me feel better! This swim felt great! I even PR'd on my 400 with a 5:58! Yes folks, that was a 5 before the :58. Watch out! haha! I hope this is a sign of good things to come with my training! Have a great week!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
End of Week
I'm playing catch-up today.
Thursday I went to the gym not feeling quite up to par and when I saw the "Take it to a 9" instructor, I kept walking past the door to spin class. Ha! Yep, I wimped out. Instead, I tried out their other spin bikes that are just outside the door. They have some pretty cool machinery with interactive screens and I could do a "spin class" with an instructor on screen. So I tried it out and liked it. I could hear the music from the spin class and did smirk a little when I heard her say "A 9! Take it to a 9!" I'll be back next Thursday for the beating! I did 13 miles in 35 minutes and felt great about that. I tried to keep my cadence close to 90.
Friday was all about trying to get this dang heart to misfire. It's been one week since I got the monitor and, of course, nothing has happened. So I went out to kill myself. I tried everything! Jogging, running, sprinting, jog-sprint, walk-sprint, jumping in the middle of my run, running up and down the curb, and guess what happened? NOTHING! Piece of junk!!
And today, I took my bike to Brigham to go on a ride with Dad again. Gma J was having a bad day so he didn't come with me and I had to venture out on my own. Guess what happened? FLAT TIRE!! This cannot be happening to me! The ironic thing is that Travis put Mr. Tuffy's in the tire on the way to Brigham to prevent flats and then I get one 25 minutes in to the ride....Sigh.....will it ever end? Dad says he's going to armor my bike for me. :) Travis came out and helped me fix the flat, however I was pretty chilled by that time from the wind and slight rain. I did try to continue after, but had to turn around and head home. Therefore, I only got in about half the ride. I still like my bike, though. And my new wool socks and shoe covers worked great!
Thursday I went to the gym not feeling quite up to par and when I saw the "Take it to a 9" instructor, I kept walking past the door to spin class. Ha! Yep, I wimped out. Instead, I tried out their other spin bikes that are just outside the door. They have some pretty cool machinery with interactive screens and I could do a "spin class" with an instructor on screen. So I tried it out and liked it. I could hear the music from the spin class and did smirk a little when I heard her say "A 9! Take it to a 9!" I'll be back next Thursday for the beating! I did 13 miles in 35 minutes and felt great about that. I tried to keep my cadence close to 90.
Friday was all about trying to get this dang heart to misfire. It's been one week since I got the monitor and, of course, nothing has happened. So I went out to kill myself. I tried everything! Jogging, running, sprinting, jog-sprint, walk-sprint, jumping in the middle of my run, running up and down the curb, and guess what happened? NOTHING! Piece of junk!!
And today, I took my bike to Brigham to go on a ride with Dad again. Gma J was having a bad day so he didn't come with me and I had to venture out on my own. Guess what happened? FLAT TIRE!! This cannot be happening to me! The ironic thing is that Travis put Mr. Tuffy's in the tire on the way to Brigham to prevent flats and then I get one 25 minutes in to the ride....Sigh.....will it ever end? Dad says he's going to armor my bike for me. :) Travis came out and helped me fix the flat, however I was pretty chilled by that time from the wind and slight rain. I did try to continue after, but had to turn around and head home. Therefore, I only got in about half the ride. I still like my bike, though. And my new wool socks and shoe covers worked great!
Friday, November 16, 2012
R W4 D4
Wow, yesterday was a beast! Up at five, out to work early to get a few things done before school started (the only time I have to plan and grade). Race to the high school right after school to get to wrestling practice. Wrestle with the kids. Wrestle with another coach and get a black eye. Race home. Eat dinner. Help clean kitchen and bathroom. Have a heart-to-heart with Brendon about "stuff". Race over to Sports Academy and run/walk for an hour on the treadmill. Hurry and stretch afterwards before sprinting over to MaKayla's gym practice to watch her for five minutes. Take MaKayla home, shower, hit the bed....dead. Today will be a repeat of the same...Is it worth it? YUP!!!!!! Yeeeee Haaaaa!!!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Running, Running
5.5 miles with my running partner this morning. It wasn't as cold as Monday, but we still ended up with frost on the tops of our hats and jackets. I felt energized and happy this morning! Maybe it's because I ate my Wheaties. :)
Our route takes us around a duck pond and it always cracks me up when we startle the ducks from their slumber. Of course, it's a good thing it's dark so we don't see all the poop we're running in! My friend brings a flashlight and we wear reflective vests for safety. Nice run!
Our route takes us around a duck pond and it always cracks me up when we startle the ducks from their slumber. Of course, it's a good thing it's dark so we don't see all the poop we're running in! My friend brings a flashlight and we wear reflective vests for safety. Nice run!
R Week 4 Day 3
I have guilt. I didn't do my complete workout last night. I still had a bit of energy left, but I kept thinking about Camilla sitting at home getting kids ready for bed. I HATE that feeling I sometimes have that I'm not being a good husband and father. Sooooo, I cut it short and went home. Got there and all the kids were in bed and Camilla was on the bed blogging. Hmmm. Maybe I should have stayed at the academy and got the run in. Adding wrestling to the mix has complicated this scheduling thing. Don't think I can get up any earlier. 4:45 is already about killing me. Working out after 9:30 pm is just about as bad as working out super early. There really is no solution. I'll just keep plugging along trying to fit things in where I can. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my family!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Heart Monitor
Well, I picked up a heart monitor from my cardiologist on Friday and, of course, there have been no heart problems since. Every day that passes leaves me a little more disheartened. Trying not to think about it, though.
I ran six miles Monday in 22 degree weather with my running partner. This morning I went to spin class and worked hard again. Spin class was fun as we explored different cadences and resistance levels. We started at 68, added some resistance, then moved up to 72, 76, 80, 85, 91, then 108! That 108 was crazy fast! My favorite cadence was 91. I was somewhat surprised by that because when I begin on the spin bike I struggle to stay above 80. But when we got to the 91, the cadence felt comfortable and natural.
Due to the heart monitor, I will be putting my swimming on hold for a few weeks. I'm not too concerned about it, though. Swimming comes easy to me and I'll be able to jump back in when the time comes. I will miss it, though. Swimming is by far the most relaxing workout (if that even makes sense because I am pushing hard, but the quietness and alone-ness with just my thoughts relaxes me).
I ran six miles Monday in 22 degree weather with my running partner. This morning I went to spin class and worked hard again. Spin class was fun as we explored different cadences and resistance levels. We started at 68, added some resistance, then moved up to 72, 76, 80, 85, 91, then 108! That 108 was crazy fast! My favorite cadence was 91. I was somewhat surprised by that because when I begin on the spin bike I struggle to stay above 80. But when we got to the 91, the cadence felt comfortable and natural.
Due to the heart monitor, I will be putting my swimming on hold for a few weeks. I'm not too concerned about it, though. Swimming comes easy to me and I'll be able to jump back in when the time comes. I will miss it, though. Swimming is by far the most relaxing workout (if that even makes sense because I am pushing hard, but the quietness and alone-ness with just my thoughts relaxes me).
Biking in the Snow!
Yep, I went biking in a snow storm! You can't tell, but it is snowing on me! :) 90 minutes in snowy, cold weather was probably a bit much for this novice. And I didn't plan on the frozen toes factor........
My typical route from last year's training regimen was down the road a ways until it curved. By then, I would be too tired and have to turn back. This time out, I not only went past that curve, but I rode a good 5 miles past that point and felt fine. I made it all the way to my kids' old school! I wasn't really cold, either until the way back. I'd been going about 50 minutes when my sweat started to freeze a little. However, the biggest problem was my toes. They started to hurt and it just got worse and worse. I was in a lot of pain the last 2 miles and barely made it home to walk in the house and sit there in all sorts of pain while my toes thawed for a good 20 minutes. Needless to say, we purchased wool socks and boot covers that night!
I did feel strong during the ride and can already tell a difference from last summer's biking. Yahoo!
Monday, November 12, 2012
R Week 3 Days 4,5,6
Well, my workouts took a detour to Saint George, Utah last week! Instead of the scheduled daily sessions, I went down and mountain biked until I couldn't mountain bike anymore! What a blast! We spent Thursday after school driving down and reached St. George at about midnight. Friday morning we were up and out for breakfast early before heading over to Hurricane and ultimately driving up to Gooseberry Mesa for one FULL day of riding! The route was quite technical and I was challenged BIG TIME the whole day. Needless to say, I wrecked more often than I would like to have wrecked! No injuries, so I'll call it a success. Ok, the index finger on my right hand got jammed. No biggie!
Saturday was really, really cold! We biked all day in 40 degree weather. It even snowed on us! This ride was just to the west of I-15, close to Hurricane. It was a trail called "Guacamole." Not nearly as technical, but a lot faster! I had an absolute blast on this trail. At sundown we decided that we had better hit the road so that we could get home before midnight.
All in all, I had a wonderful time! I missed my wife and kids though. I find it hard to leave them for any period of time.
Saturday was really, really cold! We biked all day in 40 degree weather. It even snowed on us! This ride was just to the west of I-15, close to Hurricane. It was a trail called "Guacamole." Not nearly as technical, but a lot faster! I had an absolute blast on this trail. At sundown we decided that we had better hit the road so that we could get home before midnight.
All in all, I had a wonderful time! I missed my wife and kids though. I find it hard to leave them for any period of time.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Tough Spin Class
Yow! Spin class today was HARD!! Our instructor's favorite phrase was, "Take it to a 9! A 9!" She decided to do long 5-minute intervals with a 2-minute "break". Really, the break was taking it back to a 6 or 7. We started with a seated climb for 5 minutes at a 9, had a 2-minute break, then did it again. The same pattern repeated with a standing climb, then sprints. Oh, man, those sprints hurt bad! I've never sweat so much in my life! My shirt was almost completely soaked. During the sprints I kept chanting to myself 1:08! 1:08!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
C W3D3
Took it easy on my run this morning....still feeling shaky and out of sorts. Ran 4 miles in 40 minutes. Scheduled the cardiologist for Friday at 2:30.
Woman of Steel Goal
I did some analysis the other day on the Woman of Steel for what it would take to place better next year. Figured I'd put up the numbers here so I don't lose it on my little scrap of paper. :)
This is how I did in my age group last year (out of 140 participants):
Final - 29th - 1:20:44
Swim - 15th - 6:24
T1 - 61st - 3:08
Bike - 59th - 45:43
T2 - 55th - 2:05
Run - 21st - 23:21
Fastest person in each category:
Final - 1:08
Swim - 4:59
T1 - 1:39
Bike - 37:10
T2 - 1:11
Run - 19:49
Lady who won:
Final - 1:08:59
Swim - 6:18
T1 - 1:39
Bike - 38:38
T2 - 1:42
Run - 20:41
I've got some major work to do on the bike (which I'm confident all these spin classes will help) and transitions! Now that I have some awesome tri outfits so I don't have to change clothes and I can clip my pedals on my bike, I'm planning on being lightning fast! Let's see, to get a 1:10, I've gotta drop 6 minutes on the bike to get into the 30s, shave 3 minutes from transitions, shave a minute off the swim, huh, that gets me there without doing better on the run and I know I'm gonna shave 2 minutes off that. Then I'll be at 1:08!
This is how I did in my age group last year (out of 140 participants):
Final - 29th - 1:20:44
Swim - 15th - 6:24
T1 - 61st - 3:08
Bike - 59th - 45:43
T2 - 55th - 2:05
Run - 21st - 23:21
Fastest person in each category:
Final - 1:08
Swim - 4:59
T1 - 1:39
Bike - 37:10
T2 - 1:11
Run - 19:49
Lady who won:
Final - 1:08:59
Swim - 6:18
T1 - 1:39
Bike - 38:38
T2 - 1:42
Run - 20:41
I've got some major work to do on the bike (which I'm confident all these spin classes will help) and transitions! Now that I have some awesome tri outfits so I don't have to change clothes and I can clip my pedals on my bike, I'm planning on being lightning fast! Let's see, to get a 1:10, I've gotta drop 6 minutes on the bike to get into the 30s, shave 3 minutes from transitions, shave a minute off the swim, huh, that gets me there without doing better on the run and I know I'm gonna shave 2 minutes off that. Then I'll be at 1:08!
Camilla and Camilla at Woman of Steel last year! Woot! Woot!
C W3D2
Spin class this morning! In honor of election day, the instructor let us vote on different parts of the workout. We did 5-minute sets of different things. My favorite set was the speed ladder. Started at 80rpm, then upped the rpms by 5 every 20 seconds until we got to 100 which we held for 45, then went back down to 80. We did three sets. It was tough! But felt really good.
Tuesdays are exhausting for me, though. I get up at 4:30, to the gym by 5, workout til 6:15, then home, shower, feed kids before 7:45 when my piano student comes, teach til 8:15, kids off to school at 8:20, leave for work 8:30, off work at 5, home 5:30, fix dinner, clean up dinner, homework 7, kids to bed 8, and then I had to run! Was not feeling good about it, but knew I should put in the workout so I grudgingly got dressed and went out to run. However, 14 minutes in, my heart misfired again. Had to sit down to let it calm and then walked home. Felt shaky and out of sorts the rest of the night. So frustrated!! I'm so sick of it! Calling the cardiologist today. :(
Tuesdays are exhausting for me, though. I get up at 4:30, to the gym by 5, workout til 6:15, then home, shower, feed kids before 7:45 when my piano student comes, teach til 8:15, kids off to school at 8:20, leave for work 8:30, off work at 5, home 5:30, fix dinner, clean up dinner, homework 7, kids to bed 8, and then I had to run! Was not feeling good about it, but knew I should put in the workout so I grudgingly got dressed and went out to run. However, 14 minutes in, my heart misfired again. Had to sit down to let it calm and then walked home. Felt shaky and out of sorts the rest of the night. So frustrated!! I'm so sick of it! Calling the cardiologist today. :(
C Week 3
Started Monday morning with a great 5.5 mile run with my running buddy. She is getting to be a really good friend and I look forward to our runs together.
Monday night we took the kids to the pool so I could do my swim workout. Not a great idea.....ended up being really frustrated. The pool only has one lane open for lap swim during leisure hours (and it's a huge pool!). There were 8 people in the lane when I arrived and if it hadn't been for Travis pushing me, I would not have joined them. I went over and jumped in and started to attempt to swim. The first 500 was hard to get anywhere because I was swimming with people who had their heads out of the water and were dog paddling. Second and third 500 were better because it dwindled down to only 4 of us. I still had to pass in the middle but I worked through it. I started suffering from charlie horses in my foot and calf. That wasn't very fun. The last 500 was a joke. These two girls got in and pretended to swim laps. They would swim three strokes, then stop in the lane and do a deep-water bob, swim in the middle of the lane, not stop at the wall to let me pass, etc. I was really frustrated! Almost cut the workout short, but just decided to breast stroke and let it be. Grrrr......
Monday night we took the kids to the pool so I could do my swim workout. Not a great idea.....ended up being really frustrated. The pool only has one lane open for lap swim during leisure hours (and it's a huge pool!). There were 8 people in the lane when I arrived and if it hadn't been for Travis pushing me, I would not have joined them. I went over and jumped in and started to attempt to swim. The first 500 was hard to get anywhere because I was swimming with people who had their heads out of the water and were dog paddling. Second and third 500 were better because it dwindled down to only 4 of us. I still had to pass in the middle but I worked through it. I started suffering from charlie horses in my foot and calf. That wasn't very fun. The last 500 was a joke. These two girls got in and pretended to swim laps. They would swim three strokes, then stop in the lane and do a deep-water bob, swim in the middle of the lane, not stop at the wall to let me pass, etc. I was really frustrated! Almost cut the workout short, but just decided to breast stroke and let it be. Grrrr......
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
R- week 3 day 2
Got the hour on the bike and the half hour run done...kinda. My body is exhausted. Should I be counting the almost two hours of wrestling I did as well? Haha! Going to bed now. Good night!
Monday, November 5, 2012
R- Week 3 Day 1
Ah, another Monday morning in the pool. I really look forward to diving in first thing in the morning and feeling strong and fast (ok, ok, not so fast...let me dream, please!) This morning was no different than the rest. I was the first one in the pool and had already swam 500 yards when dolphin man and his mother jumped in the lane beside me! The workout felt really good this morning. I'm really working on slowing down and extending my stroke. My catch is getting better as I can feel the resistance on my hand as I follow through. Now to get that timing down so my body doesn't slow too much. I'm also working on my lean with each stroke. Getting it right is kinda hard! Just keep swimming, swimming....right?
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Long Ride
Met up with Ryan, Camilla, and Dad for our long ride on Saturday! It was great to get together. I rode with Camilla most of the way out and we just chatted the whole time. She's awesome! I was really annoyed (ok, angry) when I got ANOTHER flat tire! Ugh! I was ready to give up biking then and there. Four flats in the last four rides does not equal happiness. :( Sorry you had to see my grumpiness, family. After fixing the tire, we took off again and enjoyed the rest of the ride.
After Camilla turned around, I sped up to catch Ryan and he pushed me for a while as we rode together. It was a really easy pace for him, but it was tough for me. Being pushed was good for me, though. My bike rides so smooth and fast! The road was a fantastic training ride with very little traffic and an extremely smooth pavement. 90 minutes and about 25 miles.....half of what I'll do at the race!
Thanks for the ride, guys!!
After Camilla turned around, I sped up to catch Ryan and he pushed me for a while as we rode together. It was a really easy pace for him, but it was tough for me. Being pushed was good for me, though. My bike rides so smooth and fast! The road was a fantastic training ride with very little traffic and an extremely smooth pavement. 90 minutes and about 25 miles.....half of what I'll do at the race!
Thanks for the ride, guys!!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Feeling MUCH Better!
Last night after my piano recital, I took off on an evening run. The night was perfect! Travis outfitted me as this was my first run in the dark by myself. See?
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Travis says I look like a coal miner. I had a flashing red light attached to the back of my vest, too. :)
Anyhow......my run was really fun! I ran really fast the first mile which made my heart soar! I love running fast! My feet skip off the pavement, my knees stride out, and I feel like I'm flying! Unfortunately, I couldn't keep that pace, so I had to slow it down. I took it easy the next couple miles and just put in a good 30-minute run.
This morning I was up at 4:30, ate my cereal, then headed to the pool. Masters Class swimmers were there again so there were quite a few people in the pool.....about 20-25. I joined another guy wearing fins and was excited when I started lapping him! However, the lane next to me were the advanced swimmers in the Masters Class and there were five men in there just speeding through their workout! They brought a wall of water with them every time we passed. When I joked about it with them, they said it was to help me train for my open water swim. One guy said he did the Boise Half two years ago. When I asked him why not last year, he sniffed and said, "I don't do snow!" Ha Ha! I don't, either......yet.......
R Week 2 Day 5
I don't think I'll ever really get used to hearing that alarm go off at 4:45! I say that, but at the same time I really enjoy getting in the water early and feeling full of energy during and after the swim. This is much better than being grossly overweight and almost hopeless. This morning was a speed workout. It called for a three hundred yard warm up following by a 10x100. I decided that I would try and keep each 100 yards between 1:20 and 1:30 and rest until the top of each second minute. If I remember my swimming terminology correctly that's 10x100 on two minutes? Regardless, it felt pretty good. I think next time I'll only rest 10-15 seconds between each set. Life is good! It's FRIDAY!!! Tomorrow calls for a solid 90 minute ride. Any takers to go with me?
Thursday, November 1, 2012
R- week 2 day 4
Tonight's run was good. I felt fairly strong the whole way through. I did what I usually do. I ran the first 5k really hard (23:07), then slowed it waaaayyyyy down for five minutes. At the 28 minute mark I settled into about an 8:34 pace (7.0 on the treadmill) and kept it there for the remainder of the hour. Ok,ok I sped up for the last two minutes! My left knee really tightened up right close to the end, but I was able to stretch good and it's feeling quite a bit better.
Back in the Saddle......Sort of
Well, folks, after my 5.5 mile run on Monday, I was stuck in bed for the next two days. Travis and I both came down with a stomach bug and were home sick together for two days. I didn't do anything on Tuesday (ok, I got up at 4:30, got dressed and left the house only to turn around because my stomach was hurting so bad), and Wednesday I was still not feeling great so I took another day of rest to get my energy back.
This morning, I hit spin class and while it wasn't the hardest I've pushed, I still got a great workout and enjoyed the class. I could tell I was drained, though because I couldn't push it nearly as hard as I wanted. Weird moment after the class was over. We were stretching and my heart suddenly misfired.....raced at 220 for about 1.5 minutes. :( Stupid thing...... Anyway, taking things a little at a time. Hoping to get a run in tonight after my first piano recital.
This morning, I hit spin class and while it wasn't the hardest I've pushed, I still got a great workout and enjoyed the class. I could tell I was drained, though because I couldn't push it nearly as hard as I wanted. Weird moment after the class was over. We were stretching and my heart suddenly misfired.....raced at 220 for about 1.5 minutes. :( Stupid thing...... Anyway, taking things a little at a time. Hoping to get a run in tonight after my first piano recital.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
R- Week 2 Day 3
I couldn't ride for the 60 minutes I was supposed to ride yesterday. Instead, I spent the afternoon at UVU watching a Division I wrestling team practice! It was AWESOME! Those guys are quality, quality athletes! It was fun to reminisce about the good old days. I'd LOVE to be in shape again like those guys. Wow!
The swim went well this morning. After the warm up I did a 2x500. The first 500 was 8:05 and the second I really pushed it. Finished it in 7:40ish. I really am getting my confidence back in the pool. Had to swim next to rocket man again. I swear he laps me every second or third lap. Stinkin' fish! Haha!
I couldn't ride for the 60 minutes I was supposed to ride yesterday. Instead, I spent the afternoon at UVU watching a Division I wrestling team practice! It was AWESOME! Those guys are quality, quality athletes! It was fun to reminisce about the good old days. I'd LOVE to be in shape again like those guys. Wow!
The swim went well this morning. After the warm up I did a 2x500. The first 500 was 8:05 and the second I really pushed it. Finished it in 7:40ish. I really am getting my confidence back in the pool. Had to swim next to rocket man again. I swear he laps me every second or third lap. Stinkin' fish! Haha!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
R-Day 8
Today is supposed to be a half hour run followed by an hour bike ride. I woke up again at 4:45 and headed over to the gym to get the run in. Wow! That was hard! I ran at a 6.0 and could only hold that for 10 minutes before I had to walk! I kept thinking to myself, "What is GOING ON?" Then it dawned on me. I hadn't eaten after my workout yesterday and a half of banana wasn't cuttin' it this morning. So I walked the second half of the thirty minute "run". It wasn't what I was hoping for but I'll live to run/ride/swim again! Today is gonna be hard to get the ride in. I will be in Orem this afternoon observing a NCAA Division I wrestling practice to get some ideas for the upcoming wrestling season. It oughta be a lot of fun!
Today is supposed to be a half hour run followed by an hour bike ride. I woke up again at 4:45 and headed over to the gym to get the run in. Wow! That was hard! I ran at a 6.0 and could only hold that for 10 minutes before I had to walk! I kept thinking to myself, "What is GOING ON?" Then it dawned on me. I hadn't eaten after my workout yesterday and a half of banana wasn't cuttin' it this morning. So I walked the second half of the thirty minute "run". It wasn't what I was hoping for but I'll live to run/ride/swim again! Today is gonna be hard to get the ride in. I will be in Orem this afternoon observing a NCAA Division I wrestling practice to get some ideas for the upcoming wrestling season. It oughta be a lot of fun!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Creativity and Flexibility
As I looked over this week's workout schedule and our family's schedule I said, "Yikes!" Creativity and flexibility is a must to get through. We've got pumpkin carving on Monday, Ward Trunk-or-Treat on Tuesday, Halloween on Wednesday, and a Piano Recital on Thursday. Phew!
Yesterday, Travis and I came down with some stomach bug and were not feeling great at all. Regardless, I got up and met my running partner for a 49-minute 5.6 mile run this morning. The rest of the day, I've felt awful and haven't been able to function well. Travis stayed home from work and we were sick together. Therefore, I'm gonna have to switch my swim workout scheduled for today to Wednesday night. We're going to take the kids swimming instead of trick-or-treating! :) I know some parents will think we're mean, but we are doing the ward trunk-or-treat the night before where they get a TON of candy, so I think we're good. One year we took them to a movie on Halloween night......best movie night ever! There was no one else in the theater! Anyway, this sickness better pass soon, because I have spin class in the morning!
Yesterday, Travis and I came down with some stomach bug and were not feeling great at all. Regardless, I got up and met my running partner for a 49-minute 5.6 mile run this morning. The rest of the day, I've felt awful and haven't been able to function well. Travis stayed home from work and we were sick together. Therefore, I'm gonna have to switch my swim workout scheduled for today to Wednesday night. We're going to take the kids swimming instead of trick-or-treating! :) I know some parents will think we're mean, but we are doing the ward trunk-or-treat the night before where they get a TON of candy, so I think we're good. One year we took them to a movie on Halloween night......best movie night ever! There was no one else in the theater! Anyway, this sickness better pass soon, because I have spin class in the morning!
R- Week 2 Day 1
I had a great workout in the pool this morning. I REALLY enjoy swimming. I'm getting to the point where I can zone out a bit and just enjoy thinking while I'm swimming. Lately, I've been really working on stretching out my stroke and keeping high elbows so my stroke entry is correct. I've also been working on a one kick per stroke method which is supposed to help keep the legs fresh for the bike and run. We'll see how that pans out! This evening I'm gonna have to find some time to run. Sounds like I'm going to swim in the kiddie pool with the kids while Camilla gets her workout and then we'll switch and I'll get my run in. Sounds like fun, right?
Finally.....a Real Bike Ride!
Check out my new wheels!! :) Got me a Fuji Pro SL-1 and am so excited!
Look what else I got! Clipless pedals! Woot!
I convinced Dad to come down and ride with me on my 90-minute workout. Thankfully, the weather cooperated and we were able to get out and have a really enjoyable ride. I was nervous about the clipless pedals and thought I was going to crash for sure. Happily, I really enjoyed them! I was surprised and pleased by the difference in how much more power I could get.
At the turnaround point, I noticed something stuck in my front tire......yep, it was a sticker! We discussed what to do and Dad said to leave it in and just keep riding. That's when we noticed another sticker in my back tire and that tire was completely flat. Ugh! Good thing Dad was there to help! So after my first 20 min. ride, the front tire went flat and then after my second ride, the back tire went flat. Geez! Cheap-o tires come from the factory, I guess.
All in all, it was a really pleasant ride along a nice trail that didn't have too many roads to cross. The weather was sunny and cool and we had a great time. The bike felt light and fast and almost like it rode itself. I'm looking forward to next week's ride!
Look what else I got! Clipless pedals! Woot!
I convinced Dad to come down and ride with me on my 90-minute workout. Thankfully, the weather cooperated and we were able to get out and have a really enjoyable ride. I was nervous about the clipless pedals and thought I was going to crash for sure. Happily, I really enjoyed them! I was surprised and pleased by the difference in how much more power I could get.
At the turnaround point, I noticed something stuck in my front tire......yep, it was a sticker! We discussed what to do and Dad said to leave it in and just keep riding. That's when we noticed another sticker in my back tire and that tire was completely flat. Ugh! Good thing Dad was there to help! So after my first 20 min. ride, the front tire went flat and then after my second ride, the back tire went flat. Geez! Cheap-o tires come from the factory, I guess.
All in all, it was a really pleasant ride along a nice trail that didn't have too many roads to cross. The weather was sunny and cool and we had a great time. The bike felt light and fast and almost like it rode itself. I'm looking forward to next week's ride!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
R-Day 6
So my sister and her family came to visit from Alaska yesterday and will be staying through Monday morning. THUS I didn't get my bike workout in yesterday. I'm improvising. Camilla, Dawnette and I went to the spin bike room at the Sports Academy and worked out for an hour. I'll get on the trainer tonight and ride for another 1.25 hours while watching the Ironman Kona special on NBC. That'll get me the time I'm supposed to ride. I was a little frustrated that I couldn't make time in my day yesterday, but I have to remember to keep priorities straight. Glad it's the weekend!!!
So my sister and her family came to visit from Alaska yesterday and will be staying through Monday morning. THUS I didn't get my bike workout in yesterday. I'm improvising. Camilla, Dawnette and I went to the spin bike room at the Sports Academy and worked out for an hour. I'll get on the trainer tonight and ride for another 1.25 hours while watching the Ironman Kona special on NBC. That'll get me the time I'm supposed to ride. I was a little frustrated that I couldn't make time in my day yesterday, but I have to remember to keep priorities straight. Glad it's the weekend!!!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Bike Trainer Novice
Jumped in the pool at 5:15 this morning and was greeted by a Master's Swim Club. There was a coach there and a bunch of mostly men doing the same swim workout. Apparently, a bunch of them are training for the St. George or Bear Lake Half Ironman races and they workout together MWF from 5-6am. I chatted with the coach and the athletes for a while and they invited me to join them. I'm tempted because I like working out with others. But I'm nervous because I like to follow a program to the T. So we'll see....... The coach said in January they start heavy training for triathlons.
After showering and returning home, I had to get ready to teach a piano lesson so did my hair and makeup. Student didn't show up, and then I faced the bike trainer. I've never ridden one so I was a little nervous. I put my old road bike on the trainer and switched out the pedals (all by myself, might I add!), then hopped on. Here is my getto set-up in the basement.
Riding on a trainer was easier for me than the old exercise bike we used to have. However, it was still hard and I had to push to get through it. At minute 12, I had to go find Ragen who had disappeared outside. Minute 20, she needed to go potty. Minute 35, Mason started pushing on the brakes for me. Minute 42, Mason and Ragen kept asking if I was done yet. I'll admit, I kept asking myself that question! But I did it and can now say I've ridden on a trainer. I was surprised how hard of a workout it was as I was sweating profusely and then I had to shower again! Not sure I like this shower twice a day thing. I'm excited to get better at biking, though!
After showering and returning home, I had to get ready to teach a piano lesson so did my hair and makeup. Student didn't show up, and then I faced the bike trainer. I've never ridden one so I was a little nervous. I put my old road bike on the trainer and switched out the pedals (all by myself, might I add!), then hopped on. Here is my getto set-up in the basement.
And here is me riding on the trainer (Mason took the picture). Notice I am smiling.......that is because I haven't started my workout!
Riding on a trainer was easier for me than the old exercise bike we used to have. However, it was still hard and I had to push to get through it. At minute 12, I had to go find Ragen who had disappeared outside. Minute 20, she needed to go potty. Minute 35, Mason started pushing on the brakes for me. Minute 42, Mason and Ragen kept asking if I was done yet. I'll admit, I kept asking myself that question! But I did it and can now say I've ridden on a trainer. I was surprised how hard of a workout it was as I was sweating profusely and then I had to shower again! Not sure I like this shower twice a day thing. I'm excited to get better at biking, though!
R- Day 5
Good MORNING!!!! Wow, 4:45 comes really early! If I immediately get out of bed and start moving, it isn't so bad! Got to the gym right as they were unlocking the doors. Went in and wasted no time getting started. They're keeping the pool quite warm which has its advantages and disadvantages. Regardless, today was a speed day. WU: 1x400 with last 25 of each 100 kicking. MAIN: 8x100 easy 25, build 25, easy 25, hard 25. I was able to maintain each 100 at between 1:20 and 1:30. Rested 30 second between each and hit the next one. Cool down: 6x50 (oops!) It was supposed to be 6x25. Meh. This afternoon I have a 45 minute ride! This week has felt pretty good overall. My body is a little tired, but better than this time last year.
Good MORNING!!!! Wow, 4:45 comes really early! If I immediately get out of bed and start moving, it isn't so bad! Got to the gym right as they were unlocking the doors. Went in and wasted no time getting started. They're keeping the pool quite warm which has its advantages and disadvantages. Regardless, today was a speed day. WU: 1x400 with last 25 of each 100 kicking. MAIN: 8x100 easy 25, build 25, easy 25, hard 25. I was able to maintain each 100 at between 1:20 and 1:30. Rested 30 second between each and hit the next one. Cool down: 6x50 (oops!) It was supposed to be 6x25. Meh. This afternoon I have a 45 minute ride! This week has felt pretty good overall. My body is a little tired, but better than this time last year.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
R- Day 4 I had to be creative with my scheduling to get the workout done today! The kids had an orchestra concert this evening at 7pm and I was supposed to be at my school until 5 so I broke away a little early and had a mid-afternoon workout. I knew that if I waited until after the concert I would talk myself out of getting to the gym. All day today I have been limping around because of a left hip/groin issue. Took some Ibuprofen and stretched really good. That seemed to help quite a bit. Within five minutes of being on the treadmill I was feeling ok. It's amazing how quickly you get out of shape when you don't train consistently! I had another one of those workouts where I had to will myself to the finish. One hour on the treadmill=7 miles. I'm going to bed. Five comes early and I need to be in the pool!
C First Swim Workout!
Aaaahhhh......I LOVE swimming!! Is there anything better than the silence of slicing through the water with controlled deep breaths and nothing but your thoughts? I did the full workout, although it was probably pretty slow.
Real life got in the way a bit this morning proving difficult to get up and get to the workout. Alayna was throwing up until late last night which made the alarm (who was actually Ragen coming in) at 4:30am difficult to experience. Then as I walked outside I was greeted by this:
It was still snowing hard and I knew the drive to the Clearfield Aquatic Center would be slow. So I jumped in my van only to discover this:
A flat tire? Really? Man, this day was getting worse and worse. By now, I knew I had very little time so I took Travis's car, made my way to the pool, and then spent a good 15-20 minutes at the registration desk signing up for a family pass. Had to get my picture taken, a card made, etc. Took forever! I finally got in the pool, did the full workout, and made Travis late for work. :( Sorry, babe!
And now I need a nap. My body is starting to wear down. It was sure fun to swim, though! I'm looking forward to swimming again tomorrow! Love the burn in my arms. :)
Real life got in the way a bit this morning proving difficult to get up and get to the workout. Alayna was throwing up until late last night which made the alarm (who was actually Ragen coming in) at 4:30am difficult to experience. Then as I walked outside I was greeted by this:
It was still snowing hard and I knew the drive to the Clearfield Aquatic Center would be slow. So I jumped in my van only to discover this:
A flat tire? Really? Man, this day was getting worse and worse. By now, I knew I had very little time so I took Travis's car, made my way to the pool, and then spent a good 15-20 minutes at the registration desk signing up for a family pass. Had to get my picture taken, a card made, etc. Took forever! I finally got in the pool, did the full workout, and made Travis late for work. :( Sorry, babe!
And now I need a nap. My body is starting to wear down. It was sure fun to swim, though! I'm looking forward to swimming again tomorrow! Love the burn in my arms. :)
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
C Day 3
I swapped day 3 and 4 to coincide with my running partner's schedule. She was nervous about the weather and told me the night before she might wimp out on me. However, she was a trooper and we both braved the snow and cold to get our run in. Brrrr.......it was cold that first mile, but then we settled into a rhythm and kept going. The wind was blowing and it was snowing lightly, but we still enjoyed our run. She did 5.5 with me like normal, then I did another mile after dropping her off. 60 minutes.....6.5 miles. Felt great! My legs are feeling the burn, though and I'm excited for a swim workout tomorrow......it'll be a nice break for my legs. :)
R DAY 3---- I'm glad it is just a swim day. I have grown to love being in the pool! I get a wonderful workout, but I don't hurt after! Today went well. Yes, I was next to the torpedo and his mother again. That's ok. It pushes me to try a little harder. Warm up felt great. On the 3x400 I really tried to follow the recommended effort levels for each. On the third set I really pushed myself to see what kind of time I could get. I touched the wall at the end of 400 yards in 6:05. I'll take it! Time to have a incredible day! Life is good!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
C Day Two - Much Better than Day One
Day Two.......Biking.......
I didn't sleep much last night. I had too much nervous energy in anticipation of my first spinning class. Alarm went off at 4:30 am. Ate my oatmeal and headed to the gym for spin class. I had really high hopes that this spin class would be the motivation and help I need to get over my biking mental block. I'm thrilled to say that it was EXACTLY what I needed and AWESOME!!
I almost had a one-on-one session with the instructor as there was only one other spinner there. The instructor took a lot of time with me explaining how the bikes worked, fitting it to me, and giving me tips on spinning. Spin bikes are a bit different from regular bikes in that the pedals are hooked to a big disc wheel and you can't stop pedaling if the wheel is spinning. Needless to say, I forgot this tidbit of info a few times and received an uncomfortable jolt in my legs. The workout for today was HILLS! My initial thought was, "Oh, great." Then I thought, "Bring it on!" I was amazed at how hard yet satisfying the workout was. I was sweating like crazy, quads were burning, but I liked it! I actually liked it! It was great to have a bunch of different activities to do and I learned a lot about rpms and cadences. I'm looking forward to my next one!
Running was saved for the evening. I jumped on the treadmill thinking it would be no big deal to run for 30 minutes. Boy, was I wrong! I really struggled during that run and wanted to stop every minute. It took incredible mental toughness to keep going. I only set it at 6.5 which is slower than what I normally run outside. I don't know how you do it, Ryan!! Treadmills are the worst!
I didn't sleep much last night. I had too much nervous energy in anticipation of my first spinning class. Alarm went off at 4:30 am. Ate my oatmeal and headed to the gym for spin class. I had really high hopes that this spin class would be the motivation and help I need to get over my biking mental block. I'm thrilled to say that it was EXACTLY what I needed and AWESOME!!
I almost had a one-on-one session with the instructor as there was only one other spinner there. The instructor took a lot of time with me explaining how the bikes worked, fitting it to me, and giving me tips on spinning. Spin bikes are a bit different from regular bikes in that the pedals are hooked to a big disc wheel and you can't stop pedaling if the wheel is spinning. Needless to say, I forgot this tidbit of info a few times and received an uncomfortable jolt in my legs. The workout for today was HILLS! My initial thought was, "Oh, great." Then I thought, "Bring it on!" I was amazed at how hard yet satisfying the workout was. I was sweating like crazy, quads were burning, but I liked it! I actually liked it! It was great to have a bunch of different activities to do and I learned a lot about rpms and cadences. I'm looking forward to my next one!
Running was saved for the evening. I jumped on the treadmill thinking it would be no big deal to run for 30 minutes. Boy, was I wrong! I really struggled during that run and wanted to stop every minute. It took incredible mental toughness to keep going. I only set it at 6.5 which is slower than what I normally run outside. I don't know how you do it, Ryan!! Treadmills are the worst!
C Day One
I'm a little slow in posting.......Day One went great for the first half. Got up early (5:00am) to run with my running partner. We've been running together for about a month and run 5.5 miles at a 8:45 pace. This morning was no different, although we were both a little slower, running a 9:00 pace. She's great and keeps me going. We have a blast and talk the entire time about kids and family. This morning we discussed teaching kids about money and finances.
My plan was to take the whole family swimming in the evening for the second half of my workout. However, we hosted a farewell dinner for some good friends who are moving to Belgium in a few weeks and the dinner went long. So I didn't get my swim in. :( The kids were pretty disappointed, too.
My plan was to take the whole family swimming in the evening for the second half of my workout. However, we hosted a farewell dinner for some good friends who are moving to Belgium in a few weeks and the dinner went long. So I didn't get my swim in. :( The kids were pretty disappointed, too.
Day two was a success! I didn't do anything this morning as I wanted this workout to be a true brick workout. The bike was tough. My legs felt lethargic and my attitude was lacking, but I got through it. Spinning while looking at a wall is pretty freakin' boring! Got off the bike and went downstairs (Sports Academy in Logan) and got on the treadmill to run. At first I felt like I wasn't even going to be able to run the full thirty minutes. I felt terrible! I had to set the treadmill to 6.0 (10 minute/mile pace) until I was able to ease into a rhythm. After about five minutes I was able to drop it to an 8:30 pace and for mile number three I pushed myself to run it in 7:20ish. The final five to six minutes were cool down numbers. I feel really good about this run! Not my fastest 5k but solid right after an hour on the bike. Off to bed. The swim comes really early tomorrow. It is a swim, right? Keep on pushing!!! Day two---DONE!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah9nz4AaouDtdE5LRkhhZm1jTm1mNXpjaFJTNHdzTXc#gid=0
The link to a spreadsheet that I'll be using to track my progress. It's always fun to go back and see how I'm doing in comparison to previous weeks. I created a space for you to put your workouts in as well, Camilla.
ry
The link to a spreadsheet that I'll be using to track my progress. It's always fun to go back and see how I'm doing in comparison to previous weeks. I created a space for you to put your workouts in as well, Camilla.
ry
Monday, October 22, 2012
Day One!
Well, half of day one is in the books! My alarm woke me up at 4:45 this morning! I jumped out of bed and headed over to the Sports Academy for a nice long session in the pool! I was feeling pretty optimistic about everything until I saw Sean O'very and his mother jump in the lane next to me. Sean is a senior at Mountain Crest High School and won the overall title in every sprint and olympic triathlon he entered this year. Needless to say, I spent the morning getting lapped over and over and over again. Nothing like a big piece of humble pie first thing in the morning! The nice part about this experience is that the old me would have been devastated at how out of shape and pathetic I had become. This morning I was completely motivated by how fast that kid was! I couldn't help but think maybe I had a little improvement left in me!
I didn't have time to get out of the pool, dry off, and hit the road so this evening I'll get the 40 minute easy run in! I'm so freaking excited to get this training program underway! We're gonna kill it in June, Camilla! Woohoo!!!!!!
Overlooking Pineview Reservoir on a mountain biking ride over the Fall Break weekend! What a fun ride!
Ok, I finished my workout. I went back to the Sports Academy this evening while MaKayla was at tumbling and got my run in. I did the forty minutes and ran 4.7 miles. That's an 8:30 average pace. I felt fairly comfortable while running, but it wasn't as easy a pace as the plan suggested. I REALLY struggle to go easy. Can't seem to bring myself to do that. Don't know why.
I didn't have time to get out of the pool, dry off, and hit the road so this evening I'll get the 40 minute easy run in! I'm so freaking excited to get this training program underway! We're gonna kill it in June, Camilla! Woohoo!!!!!!
Ok, I finished my workout. I went back to the Sports Academy this evening while MaKayla was at tumbling and got my run in. I did the forty minutes and ran 4.7 miles. That's an 8:30 average pace. I felt fairly comfortable while running, but it wasn't as easy a pace as the plan suggested. I REALLY struggle to go easy. Can't seem to bring myself to do that. Don't know why.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Inspirational Email
Some excerpts from the email Ryan sent me......Thanks, Ryan!!
#1 June 8 (June 9 last year) will be one of the most, if not THE most
fulfilling days (from an athletic perspective) of your life! When you
finish, you will feel like you can conquer the world. Focus on the
FINISH, not on the beginning of that day.
#2 You have SO SO SO much support! Remember though, they aren't
depending on you to get this done. You are still as valuable to them
without the title. This is just something they see as an AWESOME
accomplishment, not something that defines you as a better mom, wife, or
sister-in-law.
#3 You already HAVE the athletic base you need to make this happen.
PERIOD! When I competed last year, I was absolutely AMAZED at the
different body styles, fitness levels, ages, etc... I'm not kidding when I
say you are probably in the top 10-15% of the people who will be racing
that day regarding fitness level. So you have the base, now build on
it...
#4 ...which brings me to this point. Big goals are achieved by taking
little steps to get there. Let's put together a plan and stick to it
(with some flexibility obviously). Trust that your plan will have you
prepared. We make the mistake of being overly worried about some future
challenge because we compare that challenge to our current fitness level
and preparation. YOU ARE NOT READY for the Boise Half today, but you will
be if you simply follow your plan! It IS that simple. In the meantime,
enjoy the journey. Let's track our progress and celebrate milestones!
Let's get registered for the winter racing series and use those as
mini-goals!
#5 Listen to your body. If you hurt, stop. If you feel good, push it.
Don't let your competitiveness overshadow common sense. You already know
this. Just thought I'd say it anyway!
#6 It's nice to have someone to talk to about your worries and concerns
as well as your successes! As I've chatted here and there with Travis,
I've grown to sincerely respect him. He is your #1 support on this
journey. Lean on him a little if you aren't already! I'm sure he LOVES
hearing you talk about your progress. I'd love to do a shared blog with
you that we can encourage the family to read as well! Think about that
and whether or not you'd be interested in that!
#7 YOU, my sister-in-law, CAN DO THIS! LET'S RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Th
#1 June 8 (June 9 last year) will be one of the most, if not THE most
fulfilling days (from an athletic perspective) of your life! When you
finish, you will feel like you can conquer the world. Focus on the
FINISH, not on the beginning of that day.
#2 You have SO SO SO much support! Remember though, they aren't
depending on you to get this done. You are still as valuable to them
without the title. This is just something they see as an AWESOME
accomplishment, not something that defines you as a better mom, wife, or
sister-in-law.
#3 You already HAVE the athletic base you need to make this happen.
PERIOD! When I competed last year, I was absolutely AMAZED at the
different body styles, fitness levels, ages, etc... I'm not kidding when I
say you are probably in the top 10-15% of the people who will be racing
that day regarding fitness level. So you have the base, now build on
it...
#4 ...which brings me to this point. Big goals are achieved by taking
little steps to get there. Let's put together a plan and stick to it
(with some flexibility obviously). Trust that your plan will have you
prepared. We make the mistake of being overly worried about some future
challenge because we compare that challenge to our current fitness level
and preparation. YOU ARE NOT READY for the Boise Half today, but you will
be if you simply follow your plan! It IS that simple. In the meantime,
enjoy the journey. Let's track our progress and celebrate milestones!
Let's get registered for the winter racing series and use those as
mini-goals!
#5 Listen to your body. If you hurt, stop. If you feel good, push it.
Don't let your competitiveness overshadow common sense. You already know
this. Just thought I'd say it anyway!
#6 It's nice to have someone to talk to about your worries and concerns
as well as your successes! As I've chatted here and there with Travis,
I've grown to sincerely respect him. He is your #1 support on this
journey. Lean on him a little if you aren't already! I'm sure he LOVES
hearing you talk about your progress. I'd love to do a shared blog with
you that we can encourage the family to read as well! Think about that
and whether or not you'd be interested in that!
#7 YOU, my sister-in-law, CAN DO THIS! LET'S RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Th
Initial Thoughts
Well, I said “Yes”……..again……..not sure why…….but I
did. Ryan must have some pretty
persuasive powers because I just officially registered for the Boise Half
Ironman. The last three weeks have been up and down for me mentally. After telling Ryan I was in for the race, I experienced a short period of excitement followed by a long period of overwhelming dread. I felt as though this race was my impending doom. I went through two weeks of having no desire to exercise, eating a bunch of junk, and, yes, even crying about it. I appealed to Ryan for help, and he sent me a long email with some powerful words of motivation. That email will serve as motivation for me throughout this process.
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1. I hate swimming in cold
water. Ok, let’s be honest…..I hate
being cold, period. Last year’s race was in rainy weather and water that was
only about 50 degrees. This past
winter, I did conquer running outside in the bitter cold as I trained for a
half marathon, though. So maybe there is
hope of conquering the cold swimming as well……then again, maybe not…….we’ll
see. It will be a while before I have to
face that challenge, though as all my swim workouts will be in an indoor pool
until summer.
2. I am a weak biker. Not just a weak biker physically, but
mentally as well. When I am on the bike
and my quads are screaming at me to stop, I give in. In my mind, I start scolding myself for
getting into these things where a bike is involved. Don’t misunderstand me, I love doing
triathlons……..I just hate the bike portion.
However, if I can conquer this biking thing, I will be able to
significantly improve my standings as I am a strong runner and swimmer. Spinning class, here I come!
3. I have heart problems. During my training for the half marathon, as
I started running longer and longer miles, my heart problem occurred more and
more often. For those who don’t know, one of my electrical
nodes that controls the tempo (the word is rate, but I couldn’t think of it at
the time and my piano terminology took over) of my heart misfires which causes
my heart rate to rapidly increase to above 220 bpm. Initially, I was concerned and annoyed that
it was happening more frequently. To
control the rapid heart rate, I have to stop all activity, sit down, and wait
for the heart to return to normal. It
typically happens with one hard beat, nothing, and then it resumes a regular
heart rate. In the past, I have been in
a place where I could stop all activity and then just walk home. However, while on a long run, I was six miles
out when it occurred and walking home would take too long. So I was happy to find out that after
stopping and controlling the problem, I was able to resume running (at a slower
pace) and finished the training session with no more episodes. If you’re wondering, yes, I’ve been to a
cardiologist and, yes, we have run numerous tests. The problem has been catching and recording
an episode on one of their special monitors.
Maybe all this training will give me the opportunity to actually record
an episode. The cardiologist has assured
me it is a quick fix with surgery to sever the electrical impulse that is
causing the problem. We just have to
know which one is misfiring. One of my
biggest fears is that it will occur during a race. Previously, it has threatened to misfire, but
has never happened on race day.
Hopefully that trend will continue.
4. I am competitive. When it comes to athletics and racing, I have
to be at my best every time or I am disappointed. I tasted some victory this past racing season
and now hunger for more. I won’t be
satisfied to just finish this Half Ironman, I want to finish well……like in the
top 30%. I don’t know if this
competitive spirit will be an asset or a liability as I prepare. And I have to beat Ryan in the run! J
5. I am worried about the time commitment. Thus far, I have spent 30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week exercising. Preparation for the Half Ironman will require 60-120 minutes a day, 6 days a week. This will be a significant challenge for me as I am raising five children, working two days a week in a real estate office, and teaching a thriving piano business of over 20 students. I already feel as though I have no time for anything else.
Let's Do This!!
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