I'm tired and I'm getting worn down this week from work, home and trying to fit in my workouts. I only have about 6 weeks left before my first race so I can't stop now. This week has been incredibly busy at work which is a good thing, but I find myself struggling with myself to finish my workout rather then go home and get my chores done.
Monday I ran 6 miles and lifted weights. Tuesday I swam 1.2 miles and ran 6 miles. Wednesday I lifted weights and today I swam over a mile in 40 minutes. That's my best time so far and I was proud of myself. Tomorrow I will probably get another swim in and hopefully a bike ride. Thank goodness it's almost the weekend!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursdays
If Monday's are my best days, Thursdays are probably the worst. My body is tired and sore from pushing it hard the past 3 days. My legs have been sore since Monday when I lifted but I have been stretching and working through it.
Today I wanted to lift, run 8 miles and swim for 45 minutes. I started my workout with weights...today focusing on back, biceps and abs. I then moved on to my run. After the first mile my legs were feeling good and I found my rhythm. I reached mile 4 and was still feeling good...and then it happened. I had to pee. I hate it when I have to pee. It ruins the whole momentum I've built up. So, I ran to the bathroom and then decided to do another set of weights. When I made it back to the treadmill I couldn't get going. I ran another mile and a half. I felt kinda shaky. I hoped off and headed downstairs to the pool. The pool felt good. My breathing was under control and I swam for my 45 minutes. I did about a mile. I got out and showered, managed to have a small snack and then I was back to work. Half way through my session I realized I should of had a bigger snack. I started getting faint and queasy. Luckily I made it through my session and went to get some lunch.
Feeling much better now. Maybe I will finish my run when I get back to work later.
Today I wanted to lift, run 8 miles and swim for 45 minutes. I started my workout with weights...today focusing on back, biceps and abs. I then moved on to my run. After the first mile my legs were feeling good and I found my rhythm. I reached mile 4 and was still feeling good...and then it happened. I had to pee. I hate it when I have to pee. It ruins the whole momentum I've built up. So, I ran to the bathroom and then decided to do another set of weights. When I made it back to the treadmill I couldn't get going. I ran another mile and a half. I felt kinda shaky. I hoped off and headed downstairs to the pool. The pool felt good. My breathing was under control and I swam for my 45 minutes. I did about a mile. I got out and showered, managed to have a small snack and then I was back to work. Half way through my session I realized I should of had a bigger snack. I started getting faint and queasy. Luckily I made it through my session and went to get some lunch.
Feeling much better now. Maybe I will finish my run when I get back to work later.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Morton
I love Mondays! I usually get my best workouts on Mondays. Generally I rest Saturday and Sunday so I'm ready to go on Monday! Today was no exception. I felt great. This morning I did a 10 minute fast run, I went about 1.35 miles (can't remember exactly) then I lifted. I focused on legs and shoulders today. But I know I was pushing myself...I started getting sore while I was lifting...that's always fun :) On my way home from work I stopped by Uptown bikes (I love them, so friendly and helpful) I discovered that you need a special adapter for an air compressor to fill up road bike tires. At least I think that's what I got, I'm learning as I go. Anyway, it worked. I filled my tires up on my awesome bike and then I went for a ride. I did 15 miles in about 55 minutes...I know, I need to improve that time. Then I ran another 2.5 miles.
However, the problem is I have a Morton's neuroma...which in English mean I have an enlarged nerve in my foot and it hurts like hell. I have noticed that it is especially painful when I get off my bike and try to run. I don't exactly know how to describe how painful it is. I guess I would say it kinda feels like a scorching hot needle is going through my 2nd and 3rd toe every time I put my weight on it.
About 8 months ago I went to see a podiatrist about this pesky problem. She made me costume orthopaedics which work wonderfully on a day to day basis but this biking/running thing is gonna kill me. My next option would be to get this nerve surgically removed which is kinda hard to do for a girl who is currently uninsured (thank you America for not providing health care) I managed to run through the pain and it eventually got a git more bearable after the first mile. All in all I was pretty happy with my workout and am excited to see how I feel tomorrow.
Thank you for finally being warm enough to play outside!!
However, the problem is I have a Morton's neuroma...which in English mean I have an enlarged nerve in my foot and it hurts like hell. I have noticed that it is especially painful when I get off my bike and try to run. I don't exactly know how to describe how painful it is. I guess I would say it kinda feels like a scorching hot needle is going through my 2nd and 3rd toe every time I put my weight on it.
About 8 months ago I went to see a podiatrist about this pesky problem. She made me costume orthopaedics which work wonderfully on a day to day basis but this biking/running thing is gonna kill me. My next option would be to get this nerve surgically removed which is kinda hard to do for a girl who is currently uninsured (thank you America for not providing health care) I managed to run through the pain and it eventually got a git more bearable after the first mile. All in all I was pretty happy with my workout and am excited to see how I feel tomorrow.
Thank you for finally being warm enough to play outside!!
Monday, April 18, 2011
It snowed today
It snowed today! It's April 18th and it snowed...I'm so disgusted with Chicago weather. Why can't it just be a pleasant 70 degrees outside. I want to ride my bike :(
Well this week is my rest week which is perfect since I will be leaving to go to Wisconsin Wednesday night. Today I lifted for about 30 minutes. I focused on legs and shoulders today and then ran 4 miles. I started cramping after about 3 miles and the last mile was a rough one. Tomorrow I will lift and swim for about a mile. Wednesday I will do the same. My goal is to try to run 5-6 miles when I'm at home in Wisconsin. My parents live about 4 miles from town and if the weather cooperates I would love to be able to run to town and back Thursday or Friday. Fingers crossed it doesn't snow.
Well this week is my rest week which is perfect since I will be leaving to go to Wisconsin Wednesday night. Today I lifted for about 30 minutes. I focused on legs and shoulders today and then ran 4 miles. I started cramping after about 3 miles and the last mile was a rough one. Tomorrow I will lift and swim for about a mile. Wednesday I will do the same. My goal is to try to run 5-6 miles when I'm at home in Wisconsin. My parents live about 4 miles from town and if the weather cooperates I would love to be able to run to town and back Thursday or Friday. Fingers crossed it doesn't snow.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Swim Workout #1
One of my clients has been helping me out with my swimming. She was a collegiate swimmer and a coach for a few years. She went to the pool with me a few weeks ago and needless to say she impressed me!! So today I tried one f the swim workouts she gave me. I thought I was going to die at the half way point but glad to say I powered through!!
She had me doing drills which I hate...probably because I'm not very good at them. I started with swim/kick/pull rotation. Then I moved to side swim and technique drills. The endurance part of the workout was about 960 meters and then I got a 80 meter cool down. Altogether I was in the pool for over an hour. I love the way I feel when I'm getting out of the pool. I feel refreshed and strangely energized. After my swim I lifted for about 30 minutes. I did some chest, bicep, triceps and ab work.
So far this week I've stuck to my schedule. Monday I did a 7 mile run. Tuesday I lifted, focusing on my legs. Then I took a spin class and finished my workout with 20 laps in the pool. Today was my long swim. Hopefully I won't run outta steam for the rest of the week!
She had me doing drills which I hate...probably because I'm not very good at them. I started with swim/kick/pull rotation. Then I moved to side swim and technique drills. The endurance part of the workout was about 960 meters and then I got a 80 meter cool down. Altogether I was in the pool for over an hour. I love the way I feel when I'm getting out of the pool. I feel refreshed and strangely energized. After my swim I lifted for about 30 minutes. I did some chest, bicep, triceps and ab work.
So far this week I've stuck to my schedule. Monday I did a 7 mile run. Tuesday I lifted, focusing on my legs. Then I took a spin class and finished my workout with 20 laps in the pool. Today was my long swim. Hopefully I won't run outta steam for the rest of the week!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Make up day
Since I was so unproductive yesterday I needed to step it up today. I got to work at 6am and was feeling good and motivated so I started my workout with a 5 mile run. I was only scheduled to do 4 miles today but figured I better step it up from being a slacker the past 3 days. After my run I lifted weights for about 30 minutes. I don't usually do a hard weight workout on the days I'm doing heavy cardio. Today I did some abs and back. I started with a cable row and crunches on a bosu. Then I did some bicycles on the bosu, TRX reverse flys, TRX bicep curl, cable cross, assisted pull ups and ended with some wide grip pull downs. After my weights I headed down to the pool where I swam for about 50 minutes. I kinda lost track of how many laps I did but I'm pretty confident I did my mile.
My workout felt good today. I was excited to get back into it. Tomorrow I need to have a good day in the weight room. I plan on running for about 8 miles and then spending a solid hour lifting. I'll let you know how it goes!! I gotta tell you I'm glad I opted for the full triathlon, as crazy as it sounds I don't think a sprint tri would have challenged me :)
My workout felt good today. I was excited to get back into it. Tomorrow I need to have a good day in the weight room. I plan on running for about 8 miles and then spending a solid hour lifting. I'll let you know how it goes!! I gotta tell you I'm glad I opted for the full triathlon, as crazy as it sounds I don't think a sprint tri would have challenged me :)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dedication
My brother helped me set up this blog. He thought it would be cool if I tracked my triathlon training and I totally agree but I've been slacking big time. I promise to start talking more about my actual training. I haven't worked out since Saturday...but Saturday was a good workout. I took a spin class, swam a mile and lifted for about 45 minutes. Today I had big workout plans but didn't get much accomplished.
My grandma has Alzheimer's disease and this awful disease is running its course on her and our family. When I'm working out I have a lot of time to be alone with my thoughts and more often then not my thoughts circle around her. The disease has taken quite a toll on her over the past week and I feel angry and sad about losing the grandma that I love so much. This is what I was thinking about this morning when I was trying to workout. And this is why I didn't get much done...it's really difficult to run through tears because it makes breathing difficult.
The point is, I have decided to dedicate all my races to my grandma. She was always taking my brother, sister, and I to the track to run around or to the swimming pool or letting us ride her bike. She was always encouraging us to be active and try new things. I know she would be proud of me and I want to do something that lets her know that I'm proud of her too!
My grandma has Alzheimer's disease and this awful disease is running its course on her and our family. When I'm working out I have a lot of time to be alone with my thoughts and more often then not my thoughts circle around her. The disease has taken quite a toll on her over the past week and I feel angry and sad about losing the grandma that I love so much. This is what I was thinking about this morning when I was trying to workout. And this is why I didn't get much done...it's really difficult to run through tears because it makes breathing difficult.
The point is, I have decided to dedicate all my races to my grandma. She was always taking my brother, sister, and I to the track to run around or to the swimming pool or letting us ride her bike. She was always encouraging us to be active and try new things. I know she would be proud of me and I want to do something that lets her know that I'm proud of her too!
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