I got nothing new because I came down with a nasty nasty bug in my lungs and so my body said...."slow down, take it easy.....let me repair." So that is what I am doing.
I know you all miss hearing about my workouts.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Weekend training...
Well, the sun came out and I had an absolutely beautiful 40 mile ride on Saturday morning. I could have stayed out there another 40!! With having a week and a half of rain, ice, grey skies, Saturday was exactly what I needed for real. Not too windy, not a cloud in the sky and off we go for our 40 mile ride!!
Today, (Sunday) I was supposed to run the 3M Half Marathon, but that did not happen. I started to get a really bad allergy migraine at around 730 last night and I could not get it to go away. Medicine, none of that made it go away. I woke up at 5 AM to walk Eloise and get ready and I was still in a lot of pain. Mama T came to pick me up at 545 AM to ride to the start and I got in her car and quickly made the decision to stay home. My legs were achy and I was tired from no sleep. I did not need to prove I could run 13.1 miles, and so I sent her on her way.
I went back inside...took 800mg of Ibuprofen and went back to bed!! I am feeling much better now, mid-morning and I will go out to the Hike and Bike Trail and try to put in 10 miles this afternoon.
I really wanted to run this Half Marathon, but knew if I did, with the way the last 12 hours had gone, I could do some damage. Not worth it. Crazy, I have never not shown up for a race. That felt strange.
I will post total mileage after I get a run in this afternoon.
Today, (Sunday) I was supposed to run the 3M Half Marathon, but that did not happen. I started to get a really bad allergy migraine at around 730 last night and I could not get it to go away. Medicine, none of that made it go away. I woke up at 5 AM to walk Eloise and get ready and I was still in a lot of pain. Mama T came to pick me up at 545 AM to ride to the start and I got in her car and quickly made the decision to stay home. My legs were achy and I was tired from no sleep. I did not need to prove I could run 13.1 miles, and so I sent her on her way.
I went back inside...took 800mg of Ibuprofen and went back to bed!! I am feeling much better now, mid-morning and I will go out to the Hike and Bike Trail and try to put in 10 miles this afternoon.
I really wanted to run this Half Marathon, but knew if I did, with the way the last 12 hours had gone, I could do some damage. Not worth it. Crazy, I have never not shown up for a race. That felt strange.
I will post total mileage after I get a run in this afternoon.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Yesterday & Today
Yesterday was so STINKING awesome!!! (that is how Thiele would say it!!!) The Hill Run workout was really really hard as we were at Rainbow Bend Hill one more time (we move to a different location next week, I can't WAIT!) and probably did around 6 miles total. However, it does feel quite amazing to BEGIN to conquer the hills and with each step that I pushed off the asphalt, I was happy to be up at 545 AM and be doing something good for my body!!
Went about my "fantastic" work day, and anticipated heading to Core with instructor Pat Evoe. (a pro triathlete that I learn so much from each week) It was a challenging hour, but necessary! After that, off to Swim with T3 from 715 PM- 830 PM. I got videotaped underwater to see where everything is at, I will get to view that on Monday at practice! Although it was REALLY COLD, it felt good to be in the water. There is something about the steam coming off the pool, (yes, the pool was outdoors and "heated") while doing laps and drills.....you just feel slightly BAD ASS!!
Went to go see my friend Whitney after class to enjoy a healthy dinner and possibly a beer ;). When I got home, it was off to bed right away! That is also what I love about swimming, you sleep quite well after a workout!!
It is now Thursday, I am going to head to run with Chad at 1215....gonna put it about 4 miles with him. I also have a spin class tonight at 715 PM.
It's to bed early tonight for a 6AM swim session tomorrow morning! I hope to put in around 2500 meters tomorrow!
It has been an amazing week of training!
I just hope it warms up a bit so I can get on my bike....outside....this weekend!
Went about my "fantastic" work day, and anticipated heading to Core with instructor Pat Evoe. (a pro triathlete that I learn so much from each week) It was a challenging hour, but necessary! After that, off to Swim with T3 from 715 PM- 830 PM. I got videotaped underwater to see where everything is at, I will get to view that on Monday at practice! Although it was REALLY COLD, it felt good to be in the water. There is something about the steam coming off the pool, (yes, the pool was outdoors and "heated") while doing laps and drills.....you just feel slightly BAD ASS!!
Went to go see my friend Whitney after class to enjoy a healthy dinner and possibly a beer ;). When I got home, it was off to bed right away! That is also what I love about swimming, you sleep quite well after a workout!!
It is now Thursday, I am going to head to run with Chad at 1215....gonna put it about 4 miles with him. I also have a spin class tonight at 715 PM.
It's to bed early tonight for a 6AM swim session tomorrow morning! I hope to put in around 2500 meters tomorrow!
It has been an amazing week of training!
I just hope it warms up a bit so I can get on my bike....outside....this weekend!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Run with Thiele & dinner
Had a good 48 minute run with my girl Thiele, Mama T, T Loca (she has a few names) tonight after work. It was good, we did a few of the 'rolling hills' that are around my apartment! She rocks and is super fun to run with. After the run...yeah, you got it...CORE TIME!! We did some planks and pushups. I then made a tasty healthy dinner (or at least I thought it was) with some baked chicken, kale, green beans and red potatoes!! YUM!!! (oh and maybe a glass or 2 of wine!)
Relaxed a bit, worked on my language skills for the upcoming tests and now off to bed. Why? Early rise tomorrow and long day...
5 AM wake up for Hill workout (Running)
Then work
Core Class from 530 PM- 645 PM
Swimming from 715 PM- 830 PM
Yeah, that's my day. Temperature is dropping again....36 degrees right now and they are calling for possible ice and sleet. Ick. If you think Texas doesn't get cold or that we are always desert weather...you are severely wrong. I had to go buy a few sweaters last week.....cause I don't own any.
So if I don't post tomorrow, it is because I came home after swim and went directly to BED.
Relaxed a bit, worked on my language skills for the upcoming tests and now off to bed. Why? Early rise tomorrow and long day...
5 AM wake up for Hill workout (Running)
Then work
Core Class from 530 PM- 645 PM
Swimming from 715 PM- 830 PM
Yeah, that's my day. Temperature is dropping again....36 degrees right now and they are calling for possible ice and sleet. Ick. If you think Texas doesn't get cold or that we are always desert weather...you are severely wrong. I had to go buy a few sweaters last week.....cause I don't own any.
So if I don't post tomorrow, it is because I came home after swim and went directly to BED.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Frosting My Fanny
Today was a good day....Frost Yer Fanny was cold but fun. I learned that I don't like running a 5k after my feet are FROZEN from a 21 mile bike. It felt like I was still running with my bike shoes on!!
Here are my results:
First 5k, 25:40 8:17 mph avg. (not too bad, I am happy with that!!)
21 mile bike 1:08, 17.8 mph avg. (this is a BIT slow for me but with the wind and cold, I will take this time)
Second 5k 27:32 8:53 mph avg. (Very happy this is only a few minutes off the first 5k, cause it felt WAY slower. I really pushed myself in the last mile, once I could feel the bottoms of my feet again)
Total time:
2:06:20
The highest temperature was 34 degrees and the wind picked up by the second loop of the bike. So, all of those things taken into account....it was a very solid race for me!
I am tired, my lips are severely chapped and it is now 900 pm and I can feel my feet again.
Pretty decent Sunday if you ask me!! Tomorrow I have off and so I will SLEEP IN!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!
Here are my results:
First 5k, 25:40 8:17 mph avg. (not too bad, I am happy with that!!)
21 mile bike 1:08, 17.8 mph avg. (this is a BIT slow for me but with the wind and cold, I will take this time)
Second 5k 27:32 8:53 mph avg. (Very happy this is only a few minutes off the first 5k, cause it felt WAY slower. I really pushed myself in the last mile, once I could feel the bottoms of my feet again)
Total time:
2:06:20
The highest temperature was 34 degrees and the wind picked up by the second loop of the bike. So, all of those things taken into account....it was a very solid race for me!
I am tired, my lips are severely chapped and it is now 900 pm and I can feel my feet again.
Pretty decent Sunday if you ask me!! Tomorrow I have off and so I will SLEEP IN!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!
These are my friends that joined me in the madness!! Ryan, Naomi, Shelley, Me and Carrie
Mileage for the week:
Swim: @ 4000 meters
Bike: 60 miles
Run: 21 miles
(1 yoga class and 1 core class)
18 degrees
It is 18 degrees outside as I write this and I am going to race a Duathlon. If I start talking about Frost Yer Fanny next year...remind me of the temperature. I am sure a really great 'race' report will follow this. I am hoping the cold will scare the 30-34 age group away and I will be able to place!!
Here's to racing hard!
Here's to racing hard!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
24 degrees.
Yes, that's what the temperature was when I got up to consider a bike ride. (I do have my limits as I write this with cup of java in hand!) My mind was made up as I walked outside with Eloise for her morning bathroom journey!! I will get on my bike trainer hopefully this afternoon as I have to work at an info meeting this morning.
I had a good week and tomorrow I race a Duathlon, Frost Yer Fanny. I am really going to push myself! 5K Run/21M Bike/5K Run. I am gonna put a hurt on those 5k's as I timed myself about two weeks ago with a 5K and I was able to maintain an 8 minute mile, which is really good for me. I usually give up too early when I know I have more in me. If I am throwing up at the Finish Line, it will be a good day and a good race. (I know, I am not right and I should be committed!!)
Then Monday I have off so I was thinking I might ride the Damn Loop and test myself on 2222 again!!
Gotta see if Mags is in!!
I had a good week and tomorrow I race a Duathlon, Frost Yer Fanny. I am really going to push myself! 5K Run/21M Bike/5K Run. I am gonna put a hurt on those 5k's as I timed myself about two weeks ago with a 5K and I was able to maintain an 8 minute mile, which is really good for me. I usually give up too early when I know I have more in me. If I am throwing up at the Finish Line, it will be a good day and a good race. (I know, I am not right and I should be committed!!)
Then Monday I have off so I was thinking I might ride the Damn Loop and test myself on 2222 again!!
Gotta see if Mags is in!!
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