With this being my final week before my first ever half marathon, one is starting to semi freak out! Don't get me wrong...training has been going okay and I can't thank those who've helped me along the way enough, it's just that until I've actually done this and crossed that finish line, that little voice in the back of my head is going to keep telling me that I could of done more...trained a little better and harder, I shouldn't of slacked when I did and dragged myself out of bed more often for those early morning runs. I know, I know....I should just tell this voice to Shut UP!!!!
Since the last time I wrote, I told you that me and training were not going to happen for a little while and well, I was right. Between last Thursday morning and Monday evening the only type of workout that I got was walking. I know that I should of gotten in a run....or like my so-called half marathon training schedule would say...a 8 miler! But like I knew going into this past weekend, that was not going to happen. And as for going on any long runs...besides my 6 milers, I didn't do any...which is another reason that I'm starting to freak out. I'm afraid that once I past the 6 mile marker, I'm going to pass out! Granted, I know that I should be fine and that there will be medical assistance if I need it (which hopefully I won't...unless one of them just happens to be a really cute guy!) but one can't help but think it.
I've been told by some of my fellow runners that I WILL be fine and that I have nothing to worry about. I should just go out there and have FUN! Don't worry about what my finish time will be, to use this run as a base line time for what I have to beat the next time I run a half marathon.....wait, what...another half marathon after this one. Well, I know that running is somewhat addictive but I didn't realize that I'd be running more than one half marathon in my lifetime!
On Tuesday I joined my running group for our usual run but with this week only being days before by half marathon, I knew that I needed to get in as many miles as possible. After our mini warm up walk, away we went hitting the pavement. When we reached the top of our first mini hill and turned the corner for the loop around, I'd taken the lead and just kept on going. Before I knew it I was all by myself and the next thing I knew, I was passing by my fellow runners. By the time we were done, they'd run 3 miles, where I'd run 3.7 miles....yep, nothing like going that little extra!
At the end of class, I was talking to two of the teachers/coaches about possibly doing a 6 mile run on Thursday (again...that little voice was nagging me for not getting any runs in since last week) but when those words came out of my mouth, the only thing that I heard was "NO"! Apparently this was not a good idea, especially with it being so close to my actual race day. So in the end, it was decided that if I was to go for a run....it was to only be anywhere between 3-4 miles. Fine!
Today, I thought I'd take an easy and rest my legs a little bit and incorporate something from my tri training. I hit the pool for some laps! This week here started our second month of training..what, second month...where the heck did the first month go! Anyways, today's pool assignment was swim 75 meters 8-10 times and let me tell you, by the time I was starting number eight my arms were starting to get tired. Needless to say, I only did eight...let's see if I can make it to ten!
Stay tuned to see how the rest of my final week turns out!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Two Weeks Left...yikes!
With only two weeks left till my half marathon, training is sure getting tight and trying to find the time to schedule everything between work, family outings, volunteer jobs and my tri training is starting to get difficult. I can only imagine what this is like for my friends who actually have families of their own....wait I can't, they've got to have some sort of super powers that's all I've got to say.
Monday: I was back to my regular work schedule and boy didn't that feel nice! Getting back to my regular routine is just what I needed after one crazy week. After I finished my lovely day at work, off to the gym I went and met my new found friend...the bike. Now see, normally today would be a run day but since I did a 5k yesterday and would be leaving the area on Thursday, I had to change my schedule up just a little bit. I do have to say that I biked my behind off today, in 45 minutes I managed to bust out 8.66 miles!
Tuesday: I started off today still not feeling 100% but when I arrive to the Y for my am workout, I knew that I just had to push through it and that's just what I did. Again, I biked for 45 minutes but unlike last night I didn't make it to no 8 miles....it was more like 6.5 miles and I was lucky to get that. From there it was off to join my fellow classmates for our morning run. Still feeling like I shouldn't be there, I decided to take an easy but knew that I needed to get in the miles with my half marathon fast approaching. After our initial warm up, we sprinted off into our runs and run I did...non-stop for the whole 3 miles. By the time class was over with, I made my way back to the Y....only to send myself home a few hours later..........yep, I was sick!
Wednesday: Guess who's feeling better after sleeping off yesterday afternoon...ME!!!!! With a new spring in my step, I jolted off to the Y to become one with the pool once again! This week here our tri training for the swim portion had changed...instead of our one length of the pool (25 meters) counting as one time, it's now become one lap (50 meters) as one time...yeah me! Although...one is not looking forward to next week when I have to start getting into the pool two times a week and swim 75 meters. Oh, why does next week have to be the beginning of month number two...why!!!!
Thursday thru Saturday: Umm....I'm sorry to report that there will be no actual training on these day's due to the fact that I will be out of the area. I will however be doing TONS of walking...so at least I'll still be active :-)
Days left till Half Marathon: 9 (ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!)
Monday: I was back to my regular work schedule and boy didn't that feel nice! Getting back to my regular routine is just what I needed after one crazy week. After I finished my lovely day at work, off to the gym I went and met my new found friend...the bike. Now see, normally today would be a run day but since I did a 5k yesterday and would be leaving the area on Thursday, I had to change my schedule up just a little bit. I do have to say that I biked my behind off today, in 45 minutes I managed to bust out 8.66 miles!
Tuesday: I started off today still not feeling 100% but when I arrive to the Y for my am workout, I knew that I just had to push through it and that's just what I did. Again, I biked for 45 minutes but unlike last night I didn't make it to no 8 miles....it was more like 6.5 miles and I was lucky to get that. From there it was off to join my fellow classmates for our morning run. Still feeling like I shouldn't be there, I decided to take an easy but knew that I needed to get in the miles with my half marathon fast approaching. After our initial warm up, we sprinted off into our runs and run I did...non-stop for the whole 3 miles. By the time class was over with, I made my way back to the Y....only to send myself home a few hours later..........yep, I was sick!
Wednesday: Guess who's feeling better after sleeping off yesterday afternoon...ME!!!!! With a new spring in my step, I jolted off to the Y to become one with the pool once again! This week here our tri training for the swim portion had changed...instead of our one length of the pool (25 meters) counting as one time, it's now become one lap (50 meters) as one time...yeah me! Although...one is not looking forward to next week when I have to start getting into the pool two times a week and swim 75 meters. Oh, why does next week have to be the beginning of month number two...why!!!!
Thursday thru Saturday: Umm....I'm sorry to report that there will be no actual training on these day's due to the fact that I will be out of the area. I will however be doing TONS of walking...so at least I'll still be active :-)
Days left till Half Marathon: 9 (ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!)
Koman Race for the Cure Day!!!!
Sunday September 18, 2011.....
The day started off somewhat brisk and could, I started thinking to myself....am I going to freeze while I'm out there, I don't think I've dressed warm enough. But as I made my way down to the Bangor Waterfront the temperature had started to rise and I realized that it was going to be a beautiful day!
I met my fellow Mainely Running teammates near the finish line, where we gathered to get ready for the day's events and as we were waiting for everyone to arrive and have our group picture taken, I couldn't help but watch all the other participants pass by...from young to old and think to myself that this was going to be an awesome day and I was happy to be there.
As the time got closer for the start of the race, we made our way towards the start line where I saw a few friends and fellow Biggest Movers, including two former teammates of mine. To think, when we Biggest Movers first started on our journey of healthy living did anyone of us really think we'd be running/walking a 5k???? I didn't think so!
After our inspirational speech was given, the gun went off and away we went....slowly. It's amazing how long it takes you to actually reach the start line when you're just one of 5,000 participants! When we rounded the corner to start running down Main Street, I realized that our running team had split into three different groups and some how I was near the front pack, slowly trekking along. By the time we were nearing the dreaded Lincoln Street hill (which is never ending...seriously, this thing just keeps going and going and going!), I'd broken away from the lead group and was on my own...but that didn't stop me. As I was trekking up this hill at my steady pace (thank goodness for all those practice runs, I've learned how to pace myself!), I kept looking at all those around me. Some you could tell do these runs all the time and we're flying up this hill with no problems what-so-ever, then there were those teenage high school girls who god forbid they get any drop of sweat on them...I do believe I heard one girl say that she needed to walk because she was getting too sweaty! As I was laughing to myself, that's when I realized we were about to be passed by some young college age boys and that's why these girls wanted to look their best....needless to say, those guy's never bothered to take one look at the girls!
As I rounded the corner onto Webster Street and then started running down Buck Street hill, three of my teammates had passed me and the last two were about 500 feet behind me. When we started trotting down Buck Street, we came across a bunch a "cheerleaders" cheering us on (which just made me beam inside with true happiness because not only was I out here running my little heart out, but I was doing this for a good cause!).
Then came the last leg of the race, I was back to Main Street passing another group of cheerleaders and I knew that the finish line wasn't that far away. I'd run this route a million times and knew that I could do it, just one foot in front of another...keeping my steady pace. As I rounded that final corner onto Railroad, there it was...the great big pink and white balloon arc telling me that the finish line was near and that's when it happened. I kicked myself into high gear and sprinted like the wind to the finish line! Or as my friend Kathy would have pointed out, I picked my victim and was determined to take them down...heehee!!!!
My overall time (including getting to the start line) was 36:44.....Best Finishing Time To Date!!!!
After my run was over with, I joined some of my fellow teammates at the finish line as we cheered all of our fellow runners and walkers to the finish line. Even though I wanted to beat my previous running time, today wasn't really about that...it was all about those AMAZING women crossing the finish line wearing their pink "SURVIVOR" t-shirts. Every time I saw one of them past by me (whether she was young or old) my heart felt for them. From the young lady who just finished her treatments to the lady who's been a survivor for over 20 years, they were all beautiful and amazing! They didn't care if they had the best running time, all they cared about was getting the word out and showing the world what they're made of!
As I was walking back to the Y after the final group crossed the finish line, I was thinking to myself...this may of been my first Koman Race for the Cure but it sure wasn't going to be my last! Do you think it's to early to sign up for next years????
The day started off somewhat brisk and could, I started thinking to myself....am I going to freeze while I'm out there, I don't think I've dressed warm enough. But as I made my way down to the Bangor Waterfront the temperature had started to rise and I realized that it was going to be a beautiful day!
I met my fellow Mainely Running teammates near the finish line, where we gathered to get ready for the day's events and as we were waiting for everyone to arrive and have our group picture taken, I couldn't help but watch all the other participants pass by...from young to old and think to myself that this was going to be an awesome day and I was happy to be there.
As the time got closer for the start of the race, we made our way towards the start line where I saw a few friends and fellow Biggest Movers, including two former teammates of mine. To think, when we Biggest Movers first started on our journey of healthy living did anyone of us really think we'd be running/walking a 5k???? I didn't think so!
After our inspirational speech was given, the gun went off and away we went....slowly. It's amazing how long it takes you to actually reach the start line when you're just one of 5,000 participants! When we rounded the corner to start running down Main Street, I realized that our running team had split into three different groups and some how I was near the front pack, slowly trekking along. By the time we were nearing the dreaded Lincoln Street hill (which is never ending...seriously, this thing just keeps going and going and going!), I'd broken away from the lead group and was on my own...but that didn't stop me. As I was trekking up this hill at my steady pace (thank goodness for all those practice runs, I've learned how to pace myself!), I kept looking at all those around me. Some you could tell do these runs all the time and we're flying up this hill with no problems what-so-ever, then there were those teenage high school girls who god forbid they get any drop of sweat on them...I do believe I heard one girl say that she needed to walk because she was getting too sweaty! As I was laughing to myself, that's when I realized we were about to be passed by some young college age boys and that's why these girls wanted to look their best....needless to say, those guy's never bothered to take one look at the girls!
As I rounded the corner onto Webster Street and then started running down Buck Street hill, three of my teammates had passed me and the last two were about 500 feet behind me. When we started trotting down Buck Street, we came across a bunch a "cheerleaders" cheering us on (which just made me beam inside with true happiness because not only was I out here running my little heart out, but I was doing this for a good cause!).
Then came the last leg of the race, I was back to Main Street passing another group of cheerleaders and I knew that the finish line wasn't that far away. I'd run this route a million times and knew that I could do it, just one foot in front of another...keeping my steady pace. As I rounded that final corner onto Railroad, there it was...the great big pink and white balloon arc telling me that the finish line was near and that's when it happened. I kicked myself into high gear and sprinted like the wind to the finish line! Or as my friend Kathy would have pointed out, I picked my victim and was determined to take them down...heehee!!!!
My overall time (including getting to the start line) was 36:44.....Best Finishing Time To Date!!!!
After my run was over with, I joined some of my fellow teammates at the finish line as we cheered all of our fellow runners and walkers to the finish line. Even though I wanted to beat my previous running time, today wasn't really about that...it was all about those AMAZING women crossing the finish line wearing their pink "SURVIVOR" t-shirts. Every time I saw one of them past by me (whether she was young or old) my heart felt for them. From the young lady who just finished her treatments to the lady who's been a survivor for over 20 years, they were all beautiful and amazing! They didn't care if they had the best running time, all they cared about was getting the word out and showing the world what they're made of!
As I was walking back to the Y after the final group crossed the finish line, I was thinking to myself...this may of been my first Koman Race for the Cure but it sure wasn't going to be my last! Do you think it's to early to sign up for next years????
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
One step closer
Another week closer means one more week of training and once again, I'm starting to think to myself "what did I get myself into!"
Sunday: With my new work schedule, I'm now able to work out at the gym on Sundays (yeah me!). So with this being a new beginning off to the gym I went for a 40 minute bike ride. I managed to bust out 5.35 miles during this time but what seemed really weird to me was the fact that I was the only one in the gym...talk about feeling lonely. Once I left the Y and drove myself home, I'd convinced myself to go for a quick 6 mile run and since the weather has been cooling off, this would be the perfect time to do so. But first things first, safety! I called my parents and let them know that I was going out for a 6 mile run and told them my route, if they hadn't received a phone call from me within the next 2 hours...send for help! I also made sure that I was visibly seen by ALL fellow drivers wearing a bright green shirt...with this race fast approaching I didn't want to take any chances of not being seen! And one would think that wearing a bright green shirt would do that but apparently that wasn't the case with one lady who decided that whipping out of here driveway on a sharp corner and texting was much more important than paying any attention to what was going on in front of her!!! Anyways, I'm proud to say that I managed to run my 6 miles without dying near the end (no cop cars following me to make sure I wasn't lying dead on the side of the road) and I only had to take 2 quick little walk breaks! My time is still 1 hour and 20 minutes but on the plus side, I did manage to skim off 28 seconds from my previous time!
Monday: Ummm....well needless to say, I didn't do any sort of workout today but with good reason I may add. For one, I did run 6 miles yesterday after my bike ride...I think that alone should qualify for today's workout and secondly, I ended up having to open the Y this morning. So after working about a 12 hour day, working out was the last thing on my mind.
Tuesday: Well, guess who had to open the Y again...yep me, so that ended up putting a change in my workout routine. I still joined my fellow Mainely Running classmates for our last run through of the Koman Race for the Cure route. Today, I decided not to push myself as hard as I had been in the past (especially with the fact my knee was still a little sore for Sunday's run and that I was told to ease it back a little) and it seemed like the temp went up 50 degrees during the short time I was out there. By the time the class was over with, I was done for and could wait to drink my water! After work, I didn't go straight home...instead it was off the fitness center for a 40 minute bike ride.
Wednesday: Again a day of rest....hey, sometimes a girl just needs a day to do nothing that's all I'm saying!
Thurdsday: Well, with me running completely behind schedule today it's amazing that I even managed to make it to the Y for a workout! I started off in the fitness center on the treadmill where I was told by one of my friends not to over do it so I could have enough energy for her class. So after 5 minutes I left the treadmill for a quick little 10 minute bike ride...you know, nothing big! Afterwards, it was off to Group Groove class. I was suppose to be joined by one of my new Group Groove buddies but he was a no show! Oh well, maybe next time.
Friday: Today was swim day....but I didn't make it to the Y for my usual set of laps. Instead I was off to my grandmother's timeshare and enjoyed her lovely pool and hot tub! Hey, for one...I need to relax my muscles and what better way to do that than in a hot tub! Secondly, I did get a workout in the pool....some kid left behind one of those beach balls and well, let's just say I was acting like a little kid again! Ahhh....good times :-)
Saturday: No workouts today...since it's always best to rest the day before a big race and with tomorrow being the Koman Race for the Cure, I didn't want to end up hurting myself.
Sunday: With my new work schedule, I'm now able to work out at the gym on Sundays (yeah me!). So with this being a new beginning off to the gym I went for a 40 minute bike ride. I managed to bust out 5.35 miles during this time but what seemed really weird to me was the fact that I was the only one in the gym...talk about feeling lonely. Once I left the Y and drove myself home, I'd convinced myself to go for a quick 6 mile run and since the weather has been cooling off, this would be the perfect time to do so. But first things first, safety! I called my parents and let them know that I was going out for a 6 mile run and told them my route, if they hadn't received a phone call from me within the next 2 hours...send for help! I also made sure that I was visibly seen by ALL fellow drivers wearing a bright green shirt...with this race fast approaching I didn't want to take any chances of not being seen! And one would think that wearing a bright green shirt would do that but apparently that wasn't the case with one lady who decided that whipping out of here driveway on a sharp corner and texting was much more important than paying any attention to what was going on in front of her!!! Anyways, I'm proud to say that I managed to run my 6 miles without dying near the end (no cop cars following me to make sure I wasn't lying dead on the side of the road) and I only had to take 2 quick little walk breaks! My time is still 1 hour and 20 minutes but on the plus side, I did manage to skim off 28 seconds from my previous time!
Monday: Ummm....well needless to say, I didn't do any sort of workout today but with good reason I may add. For one, I did run 6 miles yesterday after my bike ride...I think that alone should qualify for today's workout and secondly, I ended up having to open the Y this morning. So after working about a 12 hour day, working out was the last thing on my mind.
Tuesday: Well, guess who had to open the Y again...yep me, so that ended up putting a change in my workout routine. I still joined my fellow Mainely Running classmates for our last run through of the Koman Race for the Cure route. Today, I decided not to push myself as hard as I had been in the past (especially with the fact my knee was still a little sore for Sunday's run and that I was told to ease it back a little) and it seemed like the temp went up 50 degrees during the short time I was out there. By the time the class was over with, I was done for and could wait to drink my water! After work, I didn't go straight home...instead it was off the fitness center for a 40 minute bike ride.
Wednesday: Again a day of rest....hey, sometimes a girl just needs a day to do nothing that's all I'm saying!
Thurdsday: Well, with me running completely behind schedule today it's amazing that I even managed to make it to the Y for a workout! I started off in the fitness center on the treadmill where I was told by one of my friends not to over do it so I could have enough energy for her class. So after 5 minutes I left the treadmill for a quick little 10 minute bike ride...you know, nothing big! Afterwards, it was off to Group Groove class. I was suppose to be joined by one of my new Group Groove buddies but he was a no show! Oh well, maybe next time.
Friday: Today was swim day....but I didn't make it to the Y for my usual set of laps. Instead I was off to my grandmother's timeshare and enjoyed her lovely pool and hot tub! Hey, for one...I need to relax my muscles and what better way to do that than in a hot tub! Secondly, I did get a workout in the pool....some kid left behind one of those beach balls and well, let's just say I was acting like a little kid again! Ahhh....good times :-)
Saturday: No workouts today...since it's always best to rest the day before a big race and with tomorrow being the Koman Race for the Cure, I didn't want to end up hurting myself.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Trekking Along......slowly
This week wasn't quite as busy as last week with my workouts and I'm thinking that was a good thing because everything else seemed to be exteremly busy in my life!
Sunday: I didn't do any workouts...instead I decided to treat myself and enjoy the lovely sunny weather we were having! Today was the last time we'd be closing the Y at 2pm and I was going to take advantage of it :)
Monday: With the Y being closed today due to the holiday (Labor Day), one needed to find other ways to get in her workout. My training schedule said that I needed to get in a 25 minute run today, alright that was something I could totally do outside (thanks in part to that running class I joined, I'm not afaird to run on the side of the road!). Off I trotted down the road to the local running track where I ran 4 laps (1 mile) without stopping. Kinda proud of myself I do have to say, knowing that the last time I came face to face with this track it was during my first round of the Biggest Mover and lets just say....we were not friends in the end! The rest of the day was spent walking up and down the fair grounds at Blue Hill Fair, again another great workout and a great way to work off the fries!!!!
Tuesday: Oh, what was I thinking on this day...doing two workouts back to back...yep, I'm crazy! My morning started off at the gym where I was suppose to be joined by my tri training buddy but come to find out they completely forgot that we were meeting at 8am and not 7:30pm...oops! So, there I was trekking along on the bike for 35 minutes and biking a little over 5 miles. From there it was off to the new session of Mainely Running. After a little confusion of where we were all meeting, we finally got started and we ended up running 4.2 miles in 52 minutes! Not bad for Day 1 of class and I'm proud to say that yours truly ran the entire route with NO walk breaks!!!!!
Wednesday: After yesterdays workout, everyone thought it would be best to take a day off and let my body heal....which is just what I did.
Thursday: After taking yesterday off, I was pumped and ready for todays workout. I was joined by my training buddy this morning and we took to the treadmills for our morning runs. While we were running our little hearts out, two of our Mainely Running coaches spotted us and came over to quickly cheer us on. In 25 minutes I compeleted 1.97 miles and after my cool down, I compeleted 2.15 miles in 30 minutes. Since we still I had some time to kill before she had to get ready for work, we decided to do a 10 minute bike ride. I managed to complete 2.10 miles during that time...not the greatest but hey, at least it was something. We also divised a plan for any future triathlons that we plan on doing. If we're to do any more tri's after this one in April 2012, we're going to make sure that it's a relay one. And we've already got it planned as to who doing which part. I'll be doing the running section, my training partner will be doing the biking section (only because after today's workout it was totally clear that she's a better biker than me!) and our mutural friend will be doing the swimming section...which we sprung on her! She didn't seem to thrilled with the idea but then said that if we gave her enough notice to train...that she'd might be willing to do the tri with us!!!!
Friday: Oh Friday....you use to be my favorite day of the week, now you mean something compelety different to me. It's swim day! Once again, I wasn't joined by my friend (she wasn't feeling so well). So alone I went into the pool, where I was greeted by the lifeguard on duty and asked if I was lost! The pool wasn't busy and I managed to get a lane all to myself, which was awesome because this way there I didn't have to worry about running into anyone when I did my version of the free stroke! After I completed 8 laps in 20 minutes with very little rest...I was done for! I do have to say, getting the swim out of the way first thing in the morning is perfect and I don't have to think about it for the rest of the day :-)
Saturday: No gym, run (even though I was planning on doing at least a 6 mile run), bike or swim workouts today...instead one loaded and unloaded the back of a pickup truck 4 times with items ranging as big as 15.2 cu. ft. freezer to as small as a coffee table. Yep, that was a workout in itself!!!!
Koman Race for the Cure: 6 days!!!!
Half Marathon: 19 days!!!! (yikes!)
Sunday: I didn't do any workouts...instead I decided to treat myself and enjoy the lovely sunny weather we were having! Today was the last time we'd be closing the Y at 2pm and I was going to take advantage of it :)
Monday: With the Y being closed today due to the holiday (Labor Day), one needed to find other ways to get in her workout. My training schedule said that I needed to get in a 25 minute run today, alright that was something I could totally do outside (thanks in part to that running class I joined, I'm not afaird to run on the side of the road!). Off I trotted down the road to the local running track where I ran 4 laps (1 mile) without stopping. Kinda proud of myself I do have to say, knowing that the last time I came face to face with this track it was during my first round of the Biggest Mover and lets just say....we were not friends in the end! The rest of the day was spent walking up and down the fair grounds at Blue Hill Fair, again another great workout and a great way to work off the fries!!!!
Tuesday: Oh, what was I thinking on this day...doing two workouts back to back...yep, I'm crazy! My morning started off at the gym where I was suppose to be joined by my tri training buddy but come to find out they completely forgot that we were meeting at 8am and not 7:30pm...oops! So, there I was trekking along on the bike for 35 minutes and biking a little over 5 miles. From there it was off to the new session of Mainely Running. After a little confusion of where we were all meeting, we finally got started and we ended up running 4.2 miles in 52 minutes! Not bad for Day 1 of class and I'm proud to say that yours truly ran the entire route with NO walk breaks!!!!!
Wednesday: After yesterdays workout, everyone thought it would be best to take a day off and let my body heal....which is just what I did.
Thursday: After taking yesterday off, I was pumped and ready for todays workout. I was joined by my training buddy this morning and we took to the treadmills for our morning runs. While we were running our little hearts out, two of our Mainely Running coaches spotted us and came over to quickly cheer us on. In 25 minutes I compeleted 1.97 miles and after my cool down, I compeleted 2.15 miles in 30 minutes. Since we still I had some time to kill before she had to get ready for work, we decided to do a 10 minute bike ride. I managed to complete 2.10 miles during that time...not the greatest but hey, at least it was something. We also divised a plan for any future triathlons that we plan on doing. If we're to do any more tri's after this one in April 2012, we're going to make sure that it's a relay one. And we've already got it planned as to who doing which part. I'll be doing the running section, my training partner will be doing the biking section (only because after today's workout it was totally clear that she's a better biker than me!) and our mutural friend will be doing the swimming section...which we sprung on her! She didn't seem to thrilled with the idea but then said that if we gave her enough notice to train...that she'd might be willing to do the tri with us!!!!
Friday: Oh Friday....you use to be my favorite day of the week, now you mean something compelety different to me. It's swim day! Once again, I wasn't joined by my friend (she wasn't feeling so well). So alone I went into the pool, where I was greeted by the lifeguard on duty and asked if I was lost! The pool wasn't busy and I managed to get a lane all to myself, which was awesome because this way there I didn't have to worry about running into anyone when I did my version of the free stroke! After I completed 8 laps in 20 minutes with very little rest...I was done for! I do have to say, getting the swim out of the way first thing in the morning is perfect and I don't have to think about it for the rest of the day :-)
Saturday: No gym, run (even though I was planning on doing at least a 6 mile run), bike or swim workouts today...instead one loaded and unloaded the back of a pickup truck 4 times with items ranging as big as 15.2 cu. ft. freezer to as small as a coffee table. Yep, that was a workout in itself!!!!
Koman Race for the Cure: 6 days!!!!
Half Marathon: 19 days!!!! (yikes!)
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Going Strong
This is it...this is the week I add in my training for the triathlon. Sunday I didn't really do a whole lot due to the fact that I worked from open to close at the Y, so getting a workout there wasn't bound to happen. So, what does one do...besides plan and prepare oneself for their triathlon training, we bake! Yep, I had sometime to kill....so away I went baking up a storm and a storm it was....outside. You see, outside the wind was howling and the raining was coming down like cats and dogs due to Hurricane Irene! I did however fare much better than one of my neighbors, whereas my lights only flickered...the transformer that supplied their power blew! They were without power for at least 22-24 hours. And even though one knew that they really shouldn't be outside during a hurricane...I just couldn't help myself. The breeze was so nice and I just couldn't resist acting like a kid and playing in the mud!!!
Monday: First day of my triathlon training and the original plan was to do this first thing in the morning but that didn't happen, so when I clocked out from work...off the gym I went. Today's assignment was to do a 20 minute run on the treadmill. Thinking to myself, this should be easy since I've been running outside for a while but I decided to change things up a little and run with a slight incline. I'm proud to say in 20 minutes I ran 1.75 miles with my speeds ranging from 5mph to 6.1mph. After my run, I decided I needed to add in a little more than just cardio even though I do love my cardio! I ended my night with the following: 50 sit-ups and 30 chest presses with 12lb weight while balancing myself on a stability ball, only to be followed by some stretching.
Tuesday: Today I was joined by my friend who's training for the triathlon with me for a 30 minute bike ride. I can't remember the exact number of miles I biked but I do believe that it was around the 5 mile mark. After I finished my bike ride, I moved on to my old friend the rowing machine for a quick 5 minute workout and from there I did another set of sit-ups (50 to be exact).
Wednesday: Today I took the day off...which is a good thing and what my scheduled told me to do! It's kinda nice having a break :-)
Thursday: Yep...I do believe that the old crazy me made a comeback today and after reading this you may be shaking your head at me too. I started my day with meeting my friend for our scheduled 20 minute run. This time here I decided to make sure to include a cool down, so after 25 minutes I'd completed 1.85 miles. From there I decided to venture back to class that I hadn't taken in months, Group Power, which is an hour long strength training class. Then after taking a 5 hour break from the Y (where I spent my time outside doing some yard work and getting a great arm workout) I went back for the Group Cycling class, where I biked 10.3 miles in one hour! I wrapped up the night with Group Groove (one of my favorite classes and an awesome way to burn a lot of calories in one hour!). So, needless to say today I worked out for a total of 3 hours and 25 minutes...no wonder people were shaking their heads at me.
Friday: Oh...this was the one day I really wasn't looking forward to all week long. Today's triathlon assignment was swimming. Don't get me wrong, I love swimming...it's just that I'm not an excellent swimmer and the thought of doing laps over and over again did excite me. I know that it's best to warm up before you get in the pool and I figured the best way to do this is by running. Which is what I did....I ran to the Y and it only took my 20 minutes! I was joined by my friend for the swim and into the pool we ventured. 30 minutes later, we completed 10 full laps....yeah us!!!! The rest of the day's workouts consisted of walking....which itself is an awesome workout.
Saturday: Today was going to be a quick workout day and since there was no classes running due to the holiday weekend, off to the fitness center I went for my 30 minute bike ride. I managed to complete 5.5 miles!
Days left to Koman Race for the Cure: 14
Days left to Half Marathon: 27
Monday: First day of my triathlon training and the original plan was to do this first thing in the morning but that didn't happen, so when I clocked out from work...off the gym I went. Today's assignment was to do a 20 minute run on the treadmill. Thinking to myself, this should be easy since I've been running outside for a while but I decided to change things up a little and run with a slight incline. I'm proud to say in 20 minutes I ran 1.75 miles with my speeds ranging from 5mph to 6.1mph. After my run, I decided I needed to add in a little more than just cardio even though I do love my cardio! I ended my night with the following: 50 sit-ups and 30 chest presses with 12lb weight while balancing myself on a stability ball, only to be followed by some stretching.
Tuesday: Today I was joined by my friend who's training for the triathlon with me for a 30 minute bike ride. I can't remember the exact number of miles I biked but I do believe that it was around the 5 mile mark. After I finished my bike ride, I moved on to my old friend the rowing machine for a quick 5 minute workout and from there I did another set of sit-ups (50 to be exact).
Wednesday: Today I took the day off...which is a good thing and what my scheduled told me to do! It's kinda nice having a break :-)
Thursday: Yep...I do believe that the old crazy me made a comeback today and after reading this you may be shaking your head at me too. I started my day with meeting my friend for our scheduled 20 minute run. This time here I decided to make sure to include a cool down, so after 25 minutes I'd completed 1.85 miles. From there I decided to venture back to class that I hadn't taken in months, Group Power, which is an hour long strength training class. Then after taking a 5 hour break from the Y (where I spent my time outside doing some yard work and getting a great arm workout) I went back for the Group Cycling class, where I biked 10.3 miles in one hour! I wrapped up the night with Group Groove (one of my favorite classes and an awesome way to burn a lot of calories in one hour!). So, needless to say today I worked out for a total of 3 hours and 25 minutes...no wonder people were shaking their heads at me.
Friday: Oh...this was the one day I really wasn't looking forward to all week long. Today's triathlon assignment was swimming. Don't get me wrong, I love swimming...it's just that I'm not an excellent swimmer and the thought of doing laps over and over again did excite me. I know that it's best to warm up before you get in the pool and I figured the best way to do this is by running. Which is what I did....I ran to the Y and it only took my 20 minutes! I was joined by my friend for the swim and into the pool we ventured. 30 minutes later, we completed 10 full laps....yeah us!!!! The rest of the day's workouts consisted of walking....which itself is an awesome workout.
Saturday: Today was going to be a quick workout day and since there was no classes running due to the holiday weekend, off to the fitness center I went for my 30 minute bike ride. I managed to complete 5.5 miles!
Days left to Koman Race for the Cure: 14
Days left to Half Marathon: 27
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