Daylight savings time. A chance to get back on the early morning wagon. And now that I'm feeling better (thanks antibiotics) I plan to get back out there for the 5:45am swim class.
Today went to two clinics: one put on by OCTC, the other, by NOVA. The NOVA one had me interested in joining a program to get my core in shape. It's be twice a week for three months. Only problem is my work schedule and my vacation. I'll sit on that until I figure out what to do.
This week was able to pull off 1 spin class and 1 "long" run. I am antsy from not being able to hold a rhythm. But that's in hindsight... I'm trying to move forward, knowing it takes time... and I have time before Wisconsin.
This coming week's schedule:
2-3 days swim
2 days of bike
4-5 days of run, one 12 mile run
2-3 days of yoga
2 days of weights
run with Snails Pace on Wed
On another more personal note...what's my problem this week?
A year ago my ex told me we needed to take a break from each other. He told me I had issues to work out and that I should see a therapist. He told me that because he thought I was jealous all the time. What he never seemed to see/understand is the actions he chose never allowed me to feel secure in our relationship. He constantly needed female attention and it needed to come from everywhere... his work, his family, our friends. It was always his goal to be the charmer, the one to grab the interest of the all the women in the room. And on top of that, he would do it in a way that neglected me. I always felt his desire for attention far outweighed my needs. If ever I talked with him about it, I was instantly a bad guy. I tried many approaches... asking to be involved to understand his need, supporting him at times to go on "girl's night out" without me, and simply being straight forward. What the therapist said a year ago is that the only problem I had was accepting all the blame in the relationship. He said since I was never jealous with previous boyfriends, that Doug's actions were something outside of my familiarity. His selfishness prevented him from listening to me. Anyway, I know this has nothing to do with my training, but this week was a depressing week for me. It consumed my thoughts and brought me down. And that always affects your motivation, eating patterns, and energy. Not only do you feel weak physically some weeks but also emotionally. Enough of this crap...
Looking forward to a good week!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Down, down, down...
That's what has happened to me this week. My "common cold" took me down!
In an effort to get better, I skipped my swim class, and didn't run. Man! Not doing anything is making me crazy with boredom! I'm sure my legs are fresh and recovered, and I can't wait to get back into the swing of things. I even thought this morning I could do the "coffee ride" with my friends followed up with swim, but again the clogged up lungs had other things in mind.
Running and working out allows me to relieve stress. It's "me time". I get a chance to work things out in my head (picture Mission Impossible-the first one-when Tom Cruise had that electric board and he organized images visually with the use of his hands to solve the case). I feel sexier and happier.
Next week I'm in LA for work. That means "hurrying up and waiting", being tempted by a tub (yes, a tub) of M&Ms, and long hours while we photograph food. But I'm still planning on getting back on track and I understand the hotel we are staying at not only has a gym but a pool. Armed with my swim schedule and determination... I hope to succeed!
Finished my schedule for the Ironman. After working it out, I actually didn't feel as overwhelmed as I did the first round! Amazing. I need to focus on base training until March 12th. The magic date that kicks off six months of training. Next up, figuring out "life" and how that might affect my training. Time to start working around things.
Kona was this weekend! Congrats to the participants! Hope to pull some inspiration from you all!
In an effort to get better, I skipped my swim class, and didn't run. Man! Not doing anything is making me crazy with boredom! I'm sure my legs are fresh and recovered, and I can't wait to get back into the swing of things. I even thought this morning I could do the "coffee ride" with my friends followed up with swim, but again the clogged up lungs had other things in mind.
Running and working out allows me to relieve stress. It's "me time". I get a chance to work things out in my head (picture Mission Impossible-the first one-when Tom Cruise had that electric board and he organized images visually with the use of his hands to solve the case). I feel sexier and happier.
Next week I'm in LA for work. That means "hurrying up and waiting", being tempted by a tub (yes, a tub) of M&Ms, and long hours while we photograph food. But I'm still planning on getting back on track and I understand the hotel we are staying at not only has a gym but a pool. Armed with my swim schedule and determination... I hope to succeed!
Finished my schedule for the Ironman. After working it out, I actually didn't feel as overwhelmed as I did the first round! Amazing. I need to focus on base training until March 12th. The magic date that kicks off six months of training. Next up, figuring out "life" and how that might affect my training. Time to start working around things.
Kona was this weekend! Congrats to the participants! Hope to pull some inspiration from you all!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Sick day(s)
Sucks! Just when you get in the rhythm of something, a common cold comes along and swipes your feet from underneath. It was my own fault, right? I chose to run the race last weekend even though I wasn't feeling well... I chose to stick around and cheer people on wearing the same sweat soaked clothes from the race...
So, unfortunately, I haven't checked much on my "to do" list this week. I didn't even get a recovery run in after the race! Oh well... gotta get back in the saddle, right? As soon as I'm feeling well, I'll be hitting the trail and getting in the pool. I promise myself that!
My adjusted list:
Yoga 1x
Run 15 miles
Bike 1x
Swim 1x
Check out new tri club and new running club (I forgot about that one from last week)
So, unfortunately, I haven't checked much on my "to do" list this week. I didn't even get a recovery run in after the race! Oh well... gotta get back in the saddle, right? As soon as I'm feeling well, I'll be hitting the trail and getting in the pool. I promise myself that!
My adjusted list:
Yoga 1x
Run 15 miles
Bike 1x
Swim 1x
Check out new tri club and new running club (I forgot about that one from last week)
Sunday, October 15, 2006
A dip in "the pool"
Alright, I set some good goals last week and it's time to check in and see how I panned out:
Ran 8 miles total
Swam (oh yeah!) 2x's with NOVA
Bike (OMG!) 30 minutes... hey better than nothing!
Yoga 2x's
Ran the Long Beach 1/2 Marathon today in 1:53:00
Not outstanding, but I'm proud I got in the pool. Especially since it was freezing on Wednesday (might be why I am feeling a sore throat yesterday and today) at swim or as I like to call it, "at the pool". I'm also super happy to have gotten on the bike once this week. Why is this so tough!? Being a runner first and a triathlete second, it's so much easier to lace up the shoes than get in the saddle or take the plunge into the pool.
The Long Beach race was cool. I think the last time I ran that course was in 2001. They changed the course and now (or for the last few years) we run down on the boardwalk. Other than the horrible headwind on the way back to the finish line, I really liked the course. I felt great the first 2-3 miles clocking off 8-8:30/miles. Then, after we passed the cheering crowd, it started to kick in that I had to keep this pace for another 10. No worries, a little Skid Row and Red Hot Chili Peppers, a beautiful course and the euphoria you get running, helped bring me in! I'm a little stiff now, but nothing a good old ice bath and some advil couldn't handle. Besides it's all worth it... good times!
The other thing I'm proud of is for the most part I made my meals this week at home. No fast food or easy junk food at the grocery store. This week I was armed with a menu for the week! I enjoyed grilled BBQ Chicken salad, Shrimp Pasta, Chicken Stirfry and veggie burgers (ok, not too exciting on that one).
Now for next week's checklist... I think I 'm going to stick with the same goal. I feel it's a great start to create my base before training kicks in...
Yoga 3x's
Run 4x's this week-let's say 25 miles (10 mile long run Saturday)
Swim 2x's
Bike 2x's-at least one spin class
Continue to eat well and maintain positive attitude!
Ran 8 miles total
Swam (oh yeah!) 2x's with NOVA
Bike (OMG!) 30 minutes... hey better than nothing!
Yoga 2x's
Ran the Long Beach 1/2 Marathon today in 1:53:00
Not outstanding, but I'm proud I got in the pool. Especially since it was freezing on Wednesday (might be why I am feeling a sore throat yesterday and today) at swim or as I like to call it, "at the pool". I'm also super happy to have gotten on the bike once this week. Why is this so tough!? Being a runner first and a triathlete second, it's so much easier to lace up the shoes than get in the saddle or take the plunge into the pool.
The Long Beach race was cool. I think the last time I ran that course was in 2001. They changed the course and now (or for the last few years) we run down on the boardwalk. Other than the horrible headwind on the way back to the finish line, I really liked the course. I felt great the first 2-3 miles clocking off 8-8:30/miles. Then, after we passed the cheering crowd, it started to kick in that I had to keep this pace for another 10. No worries, a little Skid Row and Red Hot Chili Peppers, a beautiful course and the euphoria you get running, helped bring me in! I'm a little stiff now, but nothing a good old ice bath and some advil couldn't handle. Besides it's all worth it... good times!
The other thing I'm proud of is for the most part I made my meals this week at home. No fast food or easy junk food at the grocery store. This week I was armed with a menu for the week! I enjoyed grilled BBQ Chicken salad, Shrimp Pasta, Chicken Stirfry and veggie burgers (ok, not too exciting on that one).
Now for next week's checklist... I think I 'm going to stick with the same goal. I feel it's a great start to create my base before training kicks in...
Yoga 3x's
Run 4x's this week-let's say 25 miles (10 mile long run Saturday)
Swim 2x's
Bike 2x's-at least one spin class
Continue to eat well and maintain positive attitude!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Following in the steps of a Tour de France champ!
Well, there you go... I've got a checklist!
Ran 21 miles this week
Yoga 3x's
Swim... no
Bike... uh, no biking either
But still, that's pretty good considering my last few logs and the fact that I was traveling for work. One cool thing this week: I was in Portland, Oregon and ran a course the hotel suggested... while I was waiting in the airport later in the trip, I picked up the Runner's World magazine and, low and behold, Lance Armstrong was running the same trail! Pretty cool to see an athlete you admire doing the same thing you are!
This coming week, here is what I'm planning:
Swim 2-3 times
Run with at least one new running group and get 4 runs in
Do the Long Beach 1/2 marathon on Sunday
Bike at least twice
Yoga 3 times
I've got my menu planned for this week, so I'll have healthy meals. I've noticed I'm very good at eating well all the way up until 3pm. So I bought healthy snack food to help prevent overeating at night.
Also, I am feeling more energetic these days. My legs don't feel like lead, and I'm able to get up in the mornings more easily. And, although I'm still thinking about the ex, I am not letting it get to me. Some habits just take a little longer to change.
Ran 21 miles this week
Yoga 3x's
Swim... no
Bike... uh, no biking either
But still, that's pretty good considering my last few logs and the fact that I was traveling for work. One cool thing this week: I was in Portland, Oregon and ran a course the hotel suggested... while I was waiting in the airport later in the trip, I picked up the Runner's World magazine and, low and behold, Lance Armstrong was running the same trail! Pretty cool to see an athlete you admire doing the same thing you are!
This coming week, here is what I'm planning:
Swim 2-3 times
Run with at least one new running group and get 4 runs in
Do the Long Beach 1/2 marathon on Sunday
Bike at least twice
Yoga 3 times
I've got my menu planned for this week, so I'll have healthy meals. I've noticed I'm very good at eating well all the way up until 3pm. So I bought healthy snack food to help prevent overeating at night.
Also, I am feeling more energetic these days. My legs don't feel like lead, and I'm able to get up in the mornings more easily. And, although I'm still thinking about the ex, I am not letting it get to me. Some habits just take a little longer to change.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
All the reasons to sleep in...
I'm exhausted these days. It could be the season change, or the end of an aggressive tri season, or the craziness at work. But I have been sleeping in and missing my workouts. Not a good combination as I think it affects my mood overall. I'm scared I've been distracted and depressed about my ex. I saw him this week driving and it was a like a sock in the stomach. I can't seem to get him off my mind.
I've made a few promises to myself. I'll get my workouts in. I'll make sure to schedule time for them. At work, I'll take my "lunch break" and go for a run. And I'll plan to leave at a decent time, especially to make it to the Yoga or Spin class-just cuz I don't have someone to spend time with, doesn't mean I should spend it at work. Besides, I'm hoping this schedule will get me focused on something other than my ex and how much I miss him.
I travel this week, so I'm committing to 3 days of workouts. I should be able to do that-sounds easy enough.
I will get serious about my nutrition. Cut back on the wine and watch what I eat. My commitment is one week-week by week. I leave for Saipan in November to visit my brother and his wife. I refuse to be the "fat sister". Plus, the turkey trot out there is brutal, so I'll need to get in shape!
So I've got a plan in place. I'll go to swim (despite how cold it might be), and take the yoga class. And, I'll go for a walk versus hole up in my apartment depressed about someone who didn't care enough.
I've made a few promises to myself. I'll get my workouts in. I'll make sure to schedule time for them. At work, I'll take my "lunch break" and go for a run. And I'll plan to leave at a decent time, especially to make it to the Yoga or Spin class-just cuz I don't have someone to spend time with, doesn't mean I should spend it at work. Besides, I'm hoping this schedule will get me focused on something other than my ex and how much I miss him.
I travel this week, so I'm committing to 3 days of workouts. I should be able to do that-sounds easy enough.
I will get serious about my nutrition. Cut back on the wine and watch what I eat. My commitment is one week-week by week. I leave for Saipan in November to visit my brother and his wife. I refuse to be the "fat sister". Plus, the turkey trot out there is brutal, so I'll need to get in shape!
So I've got a plan in place. I'll go to swim (despite how cold it might be), and take the yoga class. And, I'll go for a walk versus hole up in my apartment depressed about someone who didn't care enough.
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