Well I cheated on my first workout I was supposed to run for 40 mins and well I did 30 mins instead. I then continued into the pool where I had 2200 to knockout which I did, But I now see just in one day, how important planning is.... Yes mom I am admitting that planning is a necessity. I have very busy Mondays and so I thought that I could workout at night like 10pm well let me tell you that is not a good plan. I did not get home until 12:30am. My big plan was to get my bike in this morning before work, but with the midnight 30 home arrival time last night/this morning it was just not conducive for my ride. I knew that sleeping would be more beneficial to my body then cranking out a ride on about 5 hours of sleep. So now I am in a time crunch after work to get home and on by bike before the sun goes down at 6:08pm. I am sure I will manage. Armed with some new knowledge from the past 24 hours. I already have some changes planned for my workout and sleep schedule next week. Go to bed early to get up early and split the double days to morning and afternoon workouts. This will be much better than having to do both workouts back to back. Continuing on the planning portion of things I have a triathlon workout schedule/Journal arriving in the mail today to track workouts and nutrition over the course of my training. This will be very helpful with progress, accountability, and nutrition affects on my workout, without having to just remember how things worked or didn't work. Heck if I learn this much every workout this would be GREAT!! I will check in again soon. Happy training.
-RR-
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
And away we go....
Day number one of training starts today with a 40min run and a long swim that will cover over 2200m. It is official I am now training for a half ironman and I will tell you that I am soo excited and very nervous at the same time. I recently did a workout with a friend and their personal training and I will tell you what, my core and my fitness level are not where I want them to be at all. I have been so concerned with my pre-training and being able to do activities for a long amount of time that I have neglected other things I must work on. An example of this being ask me to run for 45 mins or an hour I'll say yeah I can do that no problem (ish beside the whole I hate running thing). Ask me to do 3 wind sprints and I will pass out right in front of you. Or ask me to do bicycle crunches and in the following days I'll find it hard to get in and out of bed and curse my friend for making me laugh my abs are so sore. So I have learned a lesson that I wish I had learned about 4 weeks ago but you know better late then never. I need to work on core strength and interval training BAD.. So I have a goal to have my core stronger in 2 weeks and I will test this by trying my hand at the work out of death again in 2 weeks to see how I compare to my last effort. If you are wondering how my last effort went, well I started the workout at 6pm and ended it at 6:25pm because I felt like I was going to fall right over due to fainting. I am now armed with core and strength routine to help with my over all fitness and to help me kick butt on my next workout of death test.
My prep in other areas has been going well and I am ready to do the damn thing. I have changed my diet up cutting out alcohol and watching my protein and crab intake, and making sure to eat after workouts. I have a standard shake in the am to start my day off right, and I can feel a difference in my energry so the only thing left to do is a one day a time workout attidude. So here I go wish me luck with my goal of compleating a 70.3. I just want to finish it and I'm hoping i do not have to walk any of the run besides aid staions. The calm before the storm has begun and I know I am not even sure what I am in for but I am ready to do it... "The more we sweat in practice the less we bleed in battle." - unknown
NO WHITE FLAGS!!!!
-RR-
My prep in other areas has been going well and I am ready to do the damn thing. I have changed my diet up cutting out alcohol and watching my protein and crab intake, and making sure to eat after workouts. I have a standard shake in the am to start my day off right, and I can feel a difference in my energry so the only thing left to do is a one day a time workout attidude. So here I go wish me luck with my goal of compleating a 70.3. I just want to finish it and I'm hoping i do not have to walk any of the run besides aid staions. The calm before the storm has begun and I know I am not even sure what I am in for but I am ready to do it... "The more we sweat in practice the less we bleed in battle." - unknown
NO WHITE FLAGS!!!!
-RR-
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Miss Calculation surprise
So when counting back from my race I must have messed up because I thought I started my official training on the 27th of Feb. Not so much I actually do not start until March 5th. With this in mind I am feeling pretty good. I feel like I have enough time to get myself where I need to be in a slow and steady wins the race type pace. I was able to swim on my vacation and did pool workouts every other day. Better then nothing and a easier way to keep my strength up, than pounding the pavement in the rain. I am goign to work on more running and speed work so that I am not slugging along on my running and I'll be looking at different races to keep me on track and motivated.
Jitters-
I know I have not been giving any real workout up dates and I probably will be veg with them until I can upload my schedule. So I thought I would go through how I am feeling about this HUGE commitment in front of me. There are many things in my life that are important to me and my social life is one of them. I love staying busy and hanging out with friends and family. There have been very few times in my time here in the Emerald City that I have said I'll pass I want to stay home and chill out by myself. I am up for anything an impromptu road trip, baseball game, concert or movie just to mention a few. As my starting line is getting close I know that I will be making some sacrifices in this department, and I am not so sure how I feel about it. I know with my training schedule I will need more sleep and probably less time kicking back beers with friends on the weekends. To say sorry I'm heading home I have a long run tomorrow will be the hard part for me. I did this during my 1/2 marathon and it turned out just fine but that was only 12 weeks and not 6 workouts a week with double days. So this next 20 weeks of work then training then friends may be difficult especially when you throw a vacation and an out of town wedding in the mix. But all in all I am getting excited to see what I can push my body and more importantly my mind to do. The days are getting longer here and with every day getting about 3 minutes longer, I can almost see my after work runs and bikes fitting in nicely. I already have butterflies in my stomach thinking about how much I will indefinitely learn about myself during this journey. It is right around the corner and I can't wait to begin.
Jitters-
I know I have not been giving any real workout up dates and I probably will be veg with them until I can upload my schedule. So I thought I would go through how I am feeling about this HUGE commitment in front of me. There are many things in my life that are important to me and my social life is one of them. I love staying busy and hanging out with friends and family. There have been very few times in my time here in the Emerald City that I have said I'll pass I want to stay home and chill out by myself. I am up for anything an impromptu road trip, baseball game, concert or movie just to mention a few. As my starting line is getting close I know that I will be making some sacrifices in this department, and I am not so sure how I feel about it. I know with my training schedule I will need more sleep and probably less time kicking back beers with friends on the weekends. To say sorry I'm heading home I have a long run tomorrow will be the hard part for me. I did this during my 1/2 marathon and it turned out just fine but that was only 12 weeks and not 6 workouts a week with double days. So this next 20 weeks of work then training then friends may be difficult especially when you throw a vacation and an out of town wedding in the mix. But all in all I am getting excited to see what I can push my body and more importantly my mind to do. The days are getting longer here and with every day getting about 3 minutes longer, I can almost see my after work runs and bikes fitting in nicely. I already have butterflies in my stomach thinking about how much I will indefinitely learn about myself during this journey. It is right around the corner and I can't wait to begin.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Getting ready.
2 Weeks until full blown training and I have gotten all of my ducks in a row. I had a quick Vegas trip Where I would say I got mentally prepared for my workouts meaning I did zero physical activity while I was there. I lost a little weight in my wallet but I did not make time for a work out. Trying to win back your own money is a time consuming activity. Upon my return to the Emerald city I went right back to the grind. I did a bike run combo work out I did a cross training cardio gym class. I exchanged my new bike shoes for ones that were one size bigger, I have not been able to ride my bike because my shoes have not fit correct and well, it has been raining here for days, years, weeks, months. So on the first sunny day I went and got my shoes. So with my new shoes prepped and ready I did my first clip-less bike ride on Saturday, it was a lot more successful then I thought. I had zero incidents but then again I was on a trail and only had to clip out once so I foresee there being some hangs up next time I am on my bike.
Then it was time for Super Sunday. I started my day with a 45 min swim and then I headed off to a Super Bowl party, to cheer on the Pats and well that didn't go over too well. I made a bet that I would shave my head if they lost, but I made this bet when they were up by 7 or 8 points in the 3rd quarter..... Turns out that was a dumb bet to make. After the game I sat down in a chair in front of everyone and the clippers came out and one small patch of hair was snipped off. During this time I was crying for the thought of not having to use a swim cap again for a couple of months was not so appealing. But thank goodness that is as far as it went and I got a hug and a I'm just kidding I am not going to shave your head. Looked like it was my lucky day. After all of that drama had settled down I headed home for a good nights rest and a full head of hair to attack the work week. Trying to squeeze as many work outs in this week before I take off to Houston for a nice vacation, when I am there I will only be able to run and swim so I will be trying to get more bike time in this week. Slow and steady wins the race.
-RR-
Then it was time for Super Sunday. I started my day with a 45 min swim and then I headed off to a Super Bowl party, to cheer on the Pats and well that didn't go over too well. I made a bet that I would shave my head if they lost, but I made this bet when they were up by 7 or 8 points in the 3rd quarter..... Turns out that was a dumb bet to make. After the game I sat down in a chair in front of everyone and the clippers came out and one small patch of hair was snipped off. During this time I was crying for the thought of not having to use a swim cap again for a couple of months was not so appealing. But thank goodness that is as far as it went and I got a hug and a I'm just kidding I am not going to shave your head. Looked like it was my lucky day. After all of that drama had settled down I headed home for a good nights rest and a full head of hair to attack the work week. Trying to squeeze as many work outs in this week before I take off to Houston for a nice vacation, when I am there I will only be able to run and swim so I will be trying to get more bike time in this week. Slow and steady wins the race.
-RR-
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Run... Boring.
Well if you are looking for a lough you will not find one here today. If you have followed my blog at all you will know that I have already done the whole running thing. I figured things out the hard way (most of the time) about clothing choice and the advancement of anti-chafing products ( body glide is the best!!!!). So the only thing you will get here is I ran at the gym on the treadmill and watched the Bachelor. It was just a 5k run with a quick walk (.25 mile) for a warm up and a long walk (.75 mile) as cool down. I will have to admit they have TV's on the running machine (that's what I some times like to call the treadmill its not always my best friend). So I may have been sucked in and walked a bit longer at the end to see who getting a rose and or who Courtney was being a jerk to. I may not be able to blab on about the running but the bachelor I could talk for hours. My run seemed to fly by with all the who's he kissing now, to really?! you are riding a horse through a river to meet everyone (even I thought that was a bit high on the cheese factor). But when all said and done I felt good and headed home for my post running ritual, icing. I have had injuries in the past and so now I am in the preventative measures camp. I ice my knees and achilles after every run. Can never be too cautious.
Today I am going to swim so you may get a good story or two tomorrow. Here's to hoping I get my swim cap on in one try!!
-RR-
Today I am going to swim so you may get a good story or two tomorrow. Here's to hoping I get my swim cap on in one try!!
-RR-
Monday, January 23, 2012
Swim Time
So there I was switching gyms to one that has a pool and one that my friend goes to. I need a partner in crime (PIC) to break into the swimming world. For those of you in it I'm sure it seems second nature to you. Kind of like me on a golf course I do not have to think about when to pull the pin when to talk or not talk, or make sure I am not walking in someone's line when then are going to putt. All of those things I had to learn but I don't even have to think about any more. So back to the swimming. First I had to get a suit, it turns out you can not swim in your 3 year old tankini it just does not work. You may have a Janet Jackson moment it the pool, and last time I checked the pool is a family friendly establishment and there is no room for wardrobe malfunctions. Trying on swimsuits, not fun if you were wondering. I tried no less then 8 on (there were only 12 on the rack). I had high hopes of getting my favorite color, red and looking fast in my new suit. Well that did not happen I ended up with a bright blue suit with Seahawks green and white seams. So I went from speed racer, to I think I am wearing the same suit my 5 year old niece wears. But it fit, and I loved swimming in it so I do not care one bit... ish.
So now we have arrived at the pool and right from the locker room I was nervous, asking my partner in crime, if I wear flips out on the deck, if I bring my towel, if it is okay to pee in the pool (turns out that is never okay).
She walked me through every step.
1. Shower before you do anything else.
2. find an open lane. Now this was tricky because there was no open lane so she said we might have to share a lane with someone.....Excuse me did you just say share??? I am not even sure I know how to swim and now I have to know how to go in a straight line and not run over anyone or drown??? Seems a bit sketchy to me. We however were lucky and the person in one of our lanes mover over. Now I only have to worry about my self and my PIC.
3. Dunk completely under water and put on your swim cap (not an easy task!! I think that I damn near gave myself a black eye trying to get that thing on my head). They say to put your hands on the inside of it the stretch outward... Well my fingers/hands did not have the strength to open it that way so I tried my own method. Put it on your forehead and pull back slowly. This is where the slapping in the face portion of the program began. I would but it on around my nose and try and pull back well it snapped me in the eyes twice so then I went from back to front nope not that way it snapped me in the nose. after some more tries I got my swim camp on. Not sure how I even did it I just know I will not be taking if off for any part of the swim.
4. Put on goggles and now it is time to swim.
The swimming went pretty well, but after the first 100m I decided that I was not going to do this 70.3 I mean my arms were burning and I still had a ways to go. But with some encouragement from my PIC I powered through and got in a rhythm. I had to take breaks but I did end up doing a half mile. By the end of this whole swim adventure I was loving it and can't wait to try it again. We did have a short debrief session after we swam because I was not sure how to share a lane or ask how to do so. My PIC gave me some solid advice just wait to make eye contact with the person swimming and if you have to wait a while so be it DON'T JUST JUMP IN. When you have made eye contact ask them when they reach your side of the pool if you can share a lane. She informed me most everyone says yes. Not so sure I am up for lane sharing yet because I am so slow but hey you have to start somewhere. I also learned there is no shame in the pool you are prob not going to find a date wearing a swimsuit, cap and goggles, you have to get over that real quick or just go home and find another sport. Until my next adventure.
-RR-
Thanks PIC you were a HUGE help.
So now we have arrived at the pool and right from the locker room I was nervous, asking my partner in crime, if I wear flips out on the deck, if I bring my towel, if it is okay to pee in the pool (turns out that is never okay).
She walked me through every step.
1. Shower before you do anything else.
2. find an open lane. Now this was tricky because there was no open lane so she said we might have to share a lane with someone.....Excuse me did you just say share??? I am not even sure I know how to swim and now I have to know how to go in a straight line and not run over anyone or drown??? Seems a bit sketchy to me. We however were lucky and the person in one of our lanes mover over. Now I only have to worry about my self and my PIC.
3. Dunk completely under water and put on your swim cap (not an easy task!! I think that I damn near gave myself a black eye trying to get that thing on my head). They say to put your hands on the inside of it the stretch outward... Well my fingers/hands did not have the strength to open it that way so I tried my own method. Put it on your forehead and pull back slowly. This is where the slapping in the face portion of the program began. I would but it on around my nose and try and pull back well it snapped me in the eyes twice so then I went from back to front nope not that way it snapped me in the nose. after some more tries I got my swim camp on. Not sure how I even did it I just know I will not be taking if off for any part of the swim.
4. Put on goggles and now it is time to swim.
The swimming went pretty well, but after the first 100m I decided that I was not going to do this 70.3 I mean my arms were burning and I still had a ways to go. But with some encouragement from my PIC I powered through and got in a rhythm. I had to take breaks but I did end up doing a half mile. By the end of this whole swim adventure I was loving it and can't wait to try it again. We did have a short debrief session after we swam because I was not sure how to share a lane or ask how to do so. My PIC gave me some solid advice just wait to make eye contact with the person swimming and if you have to wait a while so be it DON'T JUST JUMP IN. When you have made eye contact ask them when they reach your side of the pool if you can share a lane. She informed me most everyone says yes. Not so sure I am up for lane sharing yet because I am so slow but hey you have to start somewhere. I also learned there is no shame in the pool you are prob not going to find a date wearing a swimsuit, cap and goggles, you have to get over that real quick or just go home and find another sport. Until my next adventure.
-RR-
Thanks PIC you were a HUGE help.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
New Year New Adventure
Here is to 2012, My new goal is going to be doing an Ironman 70.3!! Big goal more expensive but I am very excited, one problem I do not swim well. I am excited to share this new adventure with the readers out there. I am trying to get a partner in crime but I am not sure that is going to happen. Right now I am in pre-training my "real training" does not start until until feb so people you still have time!! So my goal is to get the bike up to 30 mile long rides and get the running up to 8 mile runs, swimming 800m (lofty goal but that's what I am shooting for). Not sure those are obtainable but that what I am hoping for, but with out injury or burn out. Can't have those before I even start. Hope you enjoy this ride and much as I am going to. Until next time with an actual training report and a paid entry fee.
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