Post Holiday Work!

Alright, not only have I slacked on my workouts, but apparently I've neglected my workout log/blog.

Let's see, there were plenty of holiday parties, lots of shopping, and more returning, then of course XMas cards, wrapping, XMas Cocktails... right, keep on scheduled for both workouts and nutrition!? I have some MAJOR catching up to do.

I'm still on schedule for the LA Marathon. I ran a second 18 mile run. The first sucked, simply because I was jumping from 13-14 miles up to 18. The IT Bands were screaming at me due to the "too fast, too soon, too far" motto, plus the terrain was slanted and didn't help. But at least the second 18 miler went extremely well and brought back the confidence I was lacking.

I've kept with my off season core strength training but felt really weak last week. I think I was fighting off a seasonal cold. THANKS Reliv! I think I avoided it!

This Reliv... I take it twice a day. When I'm done with my long run I drink one. And I feel it's really helped with my recovery. Not to mention, thus far I've not had any migraines, my energy has increased, I've maintained my appetite, and I think all the nutrients help with my recovery!

Then of course I did my orientation for the Torture Clinic. Man! I'm scared. They talked about body oder, gas, riding the rollers, oh yeah, and the training. I'll need to watch my nutrition and keep to my schedule, then I'll reap the benefits of being a stronger rider, stronger mentally, fitter, leaner and faster. Having said all that, who cares that it's called "torture".

Races identified for training this year:
Orange County 1/2 Marathon (1/7/07)
Pacific Shoreline 1/2 Marathon (2/4/07)
LA Marathon (3/4/07)
Solvang 50 miler (3/22/07)
Bonielli Park Series Sprint Tri (I think the first is in April)
Newport Beach Sprint Tri (5/07)
Saddleback 1/2 Marathon (5/07)
San Diego International Tri (6/07)
Century ride (ride the bear??)
San Diego Marathon???
1/2 Vineman (7/07)
Another August Race?
Another Century Ride?
Ironman Wisconsin! GOAL!!

This coming week's goal:
Run 4-5 times (Sun, Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat) - 20-21 mile run included
Torture Clinic 2x's (Tues & Thurs)
I'm a wimp-no swim unless it's warmer (maybe Sunday)
Core Training 2 x's (Thurs & Sunday)
Bike Endurance 1x (Sunday)
Yoga 2x's (Mon & Saturday)
(God! I love the weekends! All about the fun stuff!)