Wow, the weeks are flying by! I can't believe that we are almost into May. Time to get my training in gear.
I have been tracking my workouts on a calender website. It is nice to be able to glance at the calender and see my hard work. However there are two many blank days. I tend to go hard for 3-4 days and then take 2-3 days off. I know that is not optimal. It just seems like something always comes up (sick kids, kids vacation, injury). I am getting a little frustated. My bike time has increased dramatically. Last year it took my almost an hour to go 9.3 miles. Now it takes me 35 minutes. However my run time is stagnent (heel spurs in both feet!) and my swim time has taken a downturn. The worst part is that I have gained 5 lbs!
Who would have ever thought that my strongest leg would be the bike?
I know I just need to keep plugging away. I am still trying to balance my nutrition with my workouts. I incorporated carbs back in my diet. Not sure if they are helping my performance, but I KNOW they are not helping my weight. I am going to start back up with yoga to increase my upper arm strenth.
Group rides at the YMCA start next week. I am a little intimidated to join the group however it is probably the only way I will meet people. We will see if I chicken out or not!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
I did my first official long ride of the season! Since I am getting used to a new bike, I decided to make my first couple rides about 9 miles. I biked on Sunday night and then again on Monday morning.
Let me just say, that I can't believe how quickly I became sore. By 9 p.m. Sunday night, my legs were aching; especially above the knees. Then when I woke up on Monday I had the saddle area pain.
Despite this, I attempted to go for a run later that morning. Did not go so well. So instead I bit my lip and biked again for 9 miles. Very hilly route. The good news is that I only stopped briefly for a water break (am afraid to reach down to grab water bottle; not steady enough on the bike). The bad news is that I could only bike 15 miles per hour on the flat section and 5-9 miles an hour climbing hills.
I realize I am still a beginner, but I am frustated just the same. Not sure if I am biking again today. It is a long swim day plus it is a little chilly out. I realize that at this point I should try to get in two workouts a day. Iron Girl is 17 weeks away and I have a ton of work to do if I want to reach my goal of completing the course in 2 hours of less.
Let me just say, that I can't believe how quickly I became sore. By 9 p.m. Sunday night, my legs were aching; especially above the knees. Then when I woke up on Monday I had the saddle area pain.
Despite this, I attempted to go for a run later that morning. Did not go so well. So instead I bit my lip and biked again for 9 miles. Very hilly route. The good news is that I only stopped briefly for a water break (am afraid to reach down to grab water bottle; not steady enough on the bike). The bad news is that I could only bike 15 miles per hour on the flat section and 5-9 miles an hour climbing hills.
I realize I am still a beginner, but I am frustated just the same. Not sure if I am biking again today. It is a long swim day plus it is a little chilly out. I realize that at this point I should try to get in two workouts a day. Iron Girl is 17 weeks away and I have a ton of work to do if I want to reach my goal of completing the course in 2 hours of less.
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 4, 2011
This is going to be a bit of rambling since I have not posted in a while. Sorry if it is hard to follow.
Okay, back to the grind of hard core training (at least hard core to me). Today was the first day I was able to get in a decent bike ride. Wow, it is going to be a challenge to get use to a road bike. I do not have the shifting down yet. My goal is to bike an hour a day with the exception of rainy days. I will also stick with spinning a few times a week.
For the first time, I was able to swim 1500 meters with only a small break here and there. However it has been 4 days and my shoulder is still really sore. How do athletes do it? I am already running with two bad feet; I can't handle a shoulder injury as well. Do you just fight through the pain? I am going back into the pool tomorrow, so we will see how that goes.
Weight has been an issue. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 lbs for months now. My diet would be great all week and then be shot to hell on a Saturday due to my weakness of margaritas. Alcohol is a huge downfall for me. Get a drink or two in me and it is munchie time. Not to mention all that sugar and carbs in the alcohol. I am best to avoid it all together.
Bummed out that my racing partner bailed on me. I was really hoping to do this race with someone. I joined the CNY Triathlon Club in hopes of meeting some other newbies to the sport.
Time to get tough with myself. No more excuses. 4 months to go for Iron Girl!
Okay, back to the grind of hard core training (at least hard core to me). Today was the first day I was able to get in a decent bike ride. Wow, it is going to be a challenge to get use to a road bike. I do not have the shifting down yet. My goal is to bike an hour a day with the exception of rainy days. I will also stick with spinning a few times a week.
For the first time, I was able to swim 1500 meters with only a small break here and there. However it has been 4 days and my shoulder is still really sore. How do athletes do it? I am already running with two bad feet; I can't handle a shoulder injury as well. Do you just fight through the pain? I am going back into the pool tomorrow, so we will see how that goes.
Weight has been an issue. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 lbs for months now. My diet would be great all week and then be shot to hell on a Saturday due to my weakness of margaritas. Alcohol is a huge downfall for me. Get a drink or two in me and it is munchie time. Not to mention all that sugar and carbs in the alcohol. I am best to avoid it all together.
Bummed out that my racing partner bailed on me. I was really hoping to do this race with someone. I joined the CNY Triathlon Club in hopes of meeting some other newbies to the sport.
Time to get tough with myself. No more excuses. 4 months to go for Iron Girl!
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