Week 7-Flirting with Disaster

After a tough couple of weeks, I got to stay in town which helped with training. Even given that, I still struggled this week because I was physically tired (probably from training and traveling). Then I was battling a cold carrying over from Mexico. Sucks! Needless to say, I got most of my workouts in...

Mon: No swim (was TOO tired to make it out of bed), but ran 40 mins
Tues: Spin Class (70 min), no run (Patrick forgot his shoes)
Wed: Missed the morning swim class, but made it up by going to the 6:30pm swim class
Thur: Intended to run 8 miles... the GPS showed 9.6 when we came in.
Fri: In an effort to be proactive about this weekend's travel, I opted to "skip" the "day off" and moved my long run up to Friday... you know you went far when you started in Irvine and ended in Costa Mesa at the Backbay... 12 miles (2 hours) & a nasty blister!
Sat: unfortunately the San Clemente Challenge was canceled, but our group managed to clock in 4 hours with a long Santiago Canyon ride. It was tough and all of us wanted it DONE. No time for a run due to our personal obligations... I had to babysit in Redlands. Got it in though!
Sun: Day off... drove back from Redlands, on the plane for Omaha.
Nutrition: HORRIBLE! I feel on the brink of a nervous breakdown. Too much going on with work, travel, family obligations and of course, training. I'm tired and eating horribly.
Heartrate: I'm happy with. I went a bit too fast Thursday and suffered Friday

Why "flirting with disaster"?
I am struggling with the schedule due to my work obligations. This week I was a bit burnt out because I had spent so much energy trying to get my workouts in when I was in Mexico... that I was "finished" and wanted to take things easy when I got back. So, I missed Monday's Swim, then didn't stay as disciplined with my runs... I need to say "no" to things and really put my training in the forefront. I'm slipping and I'm scared it will get out of control.

Mentally, I need to stay in the game! Slow down and get sleep, try to relax and do the best I can when traveling... particularily this week when I travel again for work.

Goals this week (Recovery!!!!!):
Mon: Swim (60 min)
Tues: Bike (70 min) and run (20 min)
Wed: Swim (60 min)& Bike (60 min)
Thurs: Run (40-60 min) & Core Performace (30 min)
Fri: Day Off
Sat: Run (60-80 min) & Bike (60 min)
Sun: Bike (120-180 min) & Run (15-20 min) & Core class (60 min)
Events to consider: travel for work, left Sunday night and am in Omaha for Sun-Tues (BTW, no pool at the hotel), and then onto Fresno Tues-Thur. Come back Thursday night. Then Saturday, Mom's B-day party...
Nutrition: Really try to cut back on sweets... and junk food!

FOCUS and get back into the game! Don't let this lead you down the path to slacking! Just because you are recovering, doesn't mean you can skip workouts!!!! And eat right! Damn it!

Weeks 5 & 6-Challenges of Training & Traveling

Sorry, very far behind. Life kicked up a notch and I'm trying to play catch up. Here's what I had for the past two weeks:

Week 5: RECOVERY! Woo Hoo!
Mon: I took the day off from work to relax. Swam (60 min) & Deep tissue massage. Mary killed me especially the quads, abductors and inside left foot by the achilles. Plus, she worked my forearms and hands due to some numbness I feel in my fingers while riding.
Tues: Last day of Speed Clinic (70 min) & run (12 min)
Wed: Swam (60 min)
Thurs: Took off due to hung over! Out with Mita last night
Fri: Day off
Sat: Ran 10 miles with group, then rushed to nephew's b-day party (running around crazy... multitasking at it's best!)
Sun: Rode 46 miles (3 hours) no time for run due to Casey's baptism
Heartrate: Looks good
Nutrition: Ok, after going out Wednesday night, it went down hill
Overall, I'm running ragged. I had a slammed week trying to prepare for Mexico and having family obligations both Saturday and Sunday. I managed to get all but two runs in so I feel ok about my week.

Week 6
Mon: In Dallas, and got up to swim (60 min) Very Proud!
Tues: Bike (70 min) & Run (20 min)
Wed: Swam (60 min)
Thurs: No time to run, and starting to get sick
Fri: Day off. Coming back from Cozumel and still sick
Sat: Ran 10 miles, then took it easy by running errands
Sun: Rode 48 miles (3 1/2 hours, short of what should have been), then ran (30 min). Off to Gourmet Group...
Heartrate: Seems good
Nutrition: Horrible while in Mexico... no more guacamole!
Life is crazy and I'm really running myself down! I need to take advantage of my "down" time.

Goals Next week:
Mon: Swim (60 min)
Tues: Ride (70 min) & Run (20 min)
Wed: Swim (60 min)
Thur: Run (60-80 min) & Core class
Fri: Run (100-120 min) since out of town Sat night to sunday I need to move my long run
Sat: Long Ride (4 1/2 hours) & 30 run, then off to Redlands to babysit!
Sun: Leave for Omaha for work-off day or get in core workout
Try to maintain some sanity this week and eat right!

Week 4-Racing with Purpose!

Felt good overall this week. Had some challenges getting my workouts in due to other obligations (birthdays and Easter), but it just took some "super" multitasking and I could participate in it all.

Last weekend I decided to raise money for a cause and am working towards raising $2000 towards the challenged athlete's foundation. I'm nervous because I don't want to fail a foundation that I find so inspiring. Plus the simple act of asking people for money is hard. But if I raise even $100 for them, I'll be happy!

This week's accomplishments:
Mon: Swim (70 min)
Tues: Speed Clinic (70 min) & Brick (12 min)
Wed: Swim (70 min)
Thur: Run (50 min)
Fri: Off
Sat: Run (96 min)
Sun (Easter!): Bike (225 min) & Brick (15 min)
Nutrition: I did bad! I've lost 5 lbs and am still treking towards losing 5 more. The lighter I am, the easier it will be on the bike/run. However, Thur-Sun, I was not good about my sugar intake nor my portions. I just can't seem to be satisfied eating what I'm eating. This leads me to visit "Rosa's Candy Bowl" at work... not once, not twice but three times a day (and we are talking a handful of candy each time!). I'll play around with this some more. But Thursday, I had Sprinkles and felt sick from the sugar overload! And Saturday and Sunday were family holidays... ate too much!
Heartrate: I'm doing very well with this!
Injuries: I healed nicely from my hammie strain. Now, it's time to keep healthy.

Next Week's Goals:
Mon: Swim (70 min) & maybe a run (I added this)
Tues: Ride (70 min) & Brick (20 min)
Wed: Swim (70 min)
Thurs: Run (40-60 min) & Core Class (50 min)
Fri: Off
Sat: Run (50-70 min) & ride (I added this)
Sun: Ride (120-180 min) & Core Class (50 min)
Nutrition: Lose 1-2 lbs, watch the sugar intake, continue with no carbs at night, and watch portions! I need to get some control.

Looking forward to the recovery week. I'm tired lately, but trying to keep my spirits up! 4 weeks down and only 20 more weeks to go!