Today I had a 1h 15m moderate intensity bike ride. I felt okay, but I was really sore from yesterday. I have pain in my arches and achilles that I know I shouldn't ignore but I am. After my ride, I tried to run with my friends, but my muscles told me no about 15 minutes into it.

I also did my pushup challenge and all I can say is that I rocked the pushups! I thought they would be hard, but they felt really good. My max set today exhaustion set today was 24. set were 10+12+8+8+24= 62. Day 1 sets were 10+12+7+7+12=48.

What Was I Thinking?

That is what is going through my head right now. I feel wasted. I did my 1600 yard workout in about 40 minutes. It was tough today. My arms were heavy today...I guess from my 100 pushup challenge. I was also sure that the weather was going to make it short so I was trying to rush through it before the lightening struck. I think that rushing made it tougher also.

The rain never did come, so I was able to run outside as opposed to the treadmill. It did sprinkle a little, but I was so hot that I wished it would have rained more. My workout called for a 40 minute run with 8x30 sec sprints. I was so tired that I was talking and yelling at myself to make it. I did like the speed play. I have never really done this when I run. I usually just run. Being able to count down the sprints made it easier finish the run that I never wanted to start.

Today I really thought that I have a long road ahead of me. Usually I pick goals that are reasonably attainable, but with the 1/2 ironman I am a little overwhelmed. I will do it though, I need to focus on how great I will feel when I succeed.

I had a good 1h 10m bike ride today. I rode a route that I haven't done since last summer.... I don't remember being quite so tough! I averaged about 16 mph. I noticed that I was disappointed with that average. I don't really know why it bothered me, but it did. I hope to see that average improve over the next few months.

I also decided to jump on the 100 pushup bandwagon. That really tired me out today too. I have been trying to think of a time to get in a good strength workout in, but between having only 2 hours of childcare at the gym a day and a workaholic husband I don't have much time to spare. The pushup program is fast and I can do it anywhere.

Back on track

Well, I did not stick to my training plan at all, but surprisingly I am OK with that. It rained non stop while we were at Disney. We were soaked to the bone for 5 days about 7 hours a day while there. I was always carrying a back pack weighted with or extra dry clothes and snacks or a child weighing at least 37 pounds. I was exhausted every night. I did have a good workout on SUnday and look forward to picking it back up in Tuesday.

day 2

Today swam 1800 yards. Not far, but I could tell that I had only been in the water once since last September. My shoulders were fatigued I was supposed to only run 40 minutes, but I ran with a friend today, and decided to just do 6 miles. The hills that I am used to just about killed me! I could tell that I had been in the pool first. Last time I swam though, I could not finish the same route as I ran today. I just looked back at that post and also saw that I swam farther today. Laurel really pushed me today and challenged my pace (thank you Laurel!) so we were really quick (for me). We were at approximately 9 min miles.

Tomorrow is one of those days were life gets in the way of my training and I have to find a way to fit in a 1 hour ride. Not too long but hard to fit in around my plans for the day. I haven't even begun to pack for Disney World and we leave on Saturday morning....hopefully after I get my ride in!

Day 1

I did my first training ride today. It felt great. I rode for 1 hour 20 minutes and did 7 20 sec. intervals in my high gear. I really liked doing this. Usually I just ride so it was nice to focus on something. I averaged 16.5- 17 mph. It was a new route for me so I am interested to see what other routes I can find, or is it better to stay on the same route? When I was done, I pedaled around with one foot at a time like the guy at the Spirited Cyclist told me to. He said that I pedaled in a square.... one foot at a time I was really able to feel it and was able to make the corrections. I will continue to work on that.

I went out for a great 25 mile ride today. I felt much more comfortable on my bike than I did 2 weeks ago. I think that the adjustments they made to my bike really made a difference. I am going for a ride tomorrow as well. I will probably take it easy so I will be ready for my first training ride on Tuesday!

Getting ready

Well, my training starts next Tuesday. I am trying to take it easy and try to not push myself yet. I am notorious for starting a little too strong and finishing short in the end. I still feel that I have not recuperated from the blow I took to my ego during my marathon in December.

I got my bike worked on this week to get it ready. I also finally had a fitting. I got the bike off of craigslist last year and kind of just lived w/ the discomfort. I figured that it was a little to small, but I also thought I could just get a new seat and stuff to make it fit. Apparently the bike is a 48cm and I need a probably a 52cm. I was a little discouraged, but I thought that I would look at it as a glass 1/2 full girl.... just think how much better I would be if I had a proper bike! I think that already pretty fast and I could be so much faster! I did realize though, , that I don't know if I am ready for this giant step. I bet that I am going to be the only person there with a bike is too small.

I am really excited to start my training, but I need some help from anybody that wants to offer it. I am going on a 10 day vacation to Disney world and I really don't want to get off track. I have contacted the Y there and I am taking my bike so I am preparing myself to stay on track. But I am so easily swayed I don't want to be!

I have made my workout schedule for the first 2 weeks. I have to say that I feel much more excited about it now, but I also feel nervous...what did I get myself into?

I have added my training calendar on the bottom of my blog, if anybody is interested.