Well, my first race of 2010 is in the books. And my lack of focused training was pretty clear. I have SO much work to do!
Healthplex Indoor Triathlon
(1/4 mile swim in a pool, 10 miles on a Spinning bike, and 2 mile run on an indoor track)
SWIM - 8:58 (a PR for that distance)
BIKE - 22:04
RUN - 15:47
TOTAL - 46:48, good enough for 2nd woman overall
Now, that doesn't sound so bad, so why am I beating myself up over it?
Because I WALKED during the run. A lousy 2-miler, and I had to walk about a quarter of a lap. I just. couldn't. keep. up. the. pace.
Some good stuff did come out of it.
A. My swim PR.
2. A huge improvement on the bike over last year, although we used different bikes so I'm sure that had something to do with it as well.
d. Despite walking, I still came in under 16 minutes for the run. Not too shabby.
I know where I need to focus, and it's on the roads. Now if it will just stop snowing, I might be able to actually get out there and do some real training.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Post #200
Yes, that's right folks. This is my 200th post!
Unfortunately, I don't have anything earth-shattering to say. Hell, I don't even have anything interesting to say! :)
Maybe my 300th post will be better. One can only hope... :)
Unfortunately, I don't have anything earth-shattering to say. Hell, I don't even have anything interesting to say! :)
Maybe my 300th post will be better. One can only hope... :)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
For Maria :)
Because I know she'll appreciate this workout.
Monday's outdoor class had to be moved inside (again!) because of road conditions. There's no way I can take a group of people outside to run in the dark when the roads are covered with black ice. So it was off to the treadmills we went for pure t.o.r.t.u.r.e.
Run 10 minutes -- any pace, any incline
Hop off the treadmill and do 1 minute of squat thrusts
Run 10 minutes
Hop off and do 1 minute of burpees
Run 10 minutes
Hop off and do 1 minute of mountain climbers
Run 10 minutes
Hop off and do 1 minute of body builders
Stumble over to the mats, panting and sweating like ten whole men, to stretch and then do 1 minute of bicycles and a 1 minute plank.
The End.
Monday's outdoor class had to be moved inside (again!) because of road conditions. There's no way I can take a group of people outside to run in the dark when the roads are covered with black ice. So it was off to the treadmills we went for pure t.o.r.t.u.r.e.
Run 10 minutes -- any pace, any incline
Hop off the treadmill and do 1 minute of squat thrusts
Run 10 minutes
Hop off and do 1 minute of burpees
Run 10 minutes
Hop off and do 1 minute of mountain climbers
Run 10 minutes
Hop off and do 1 minute of body builders
Stumble over to the mats, panting and sweating like ten whole men, to stretch and then do 1 minute of bicycles and a 1 minute plank.
The End.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Snow, snow go away...
Egad!
25 inches Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Another 8-16 inches expected tomorrow night through Wednesday. Did I move to Minneapolis or Denver or something? It's not supposed to snow this much in the Mid-Atlantic!
But climate change is a myth perpetuated by the liberals. Riiiiiiiight.
25 inches Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Another 8-16 inches expected tomorrow night through Wednesday. Did I move to Minneapolis or Denver or something? It's not supposed to snow this much in the Mid-Atlantic!
But climate change is a myth perpetuated by the liberals. Riiiiiiiight.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Am I crazy for even considering it??
I went to a party Saturday night and hung out with some pretty accomplished athletes (multiple Ironman races among them... really super studly folks!). Two in particular spent a large amount of time trying to talk me into a Half Ironman race this year.
I really have no interest in a Half Ironman. I mean, realistically we're talking about 6.5 to almost 7 hours of exercise. No thanks. Not for me. I'm far more suited to shorter, faster races. I'm all fast-twitch fibers, baby!
But their confidence in me has me thinking... I mean, why not? I'm always looking for new ways to torture, I mean challenge, myself. I know people who are far less fit who have finished the HIM distance and lived to tell about it. I know I can swim and run the distances with little difficulty. The 56-mile bike ride scares me a bit, especially when followed by a half marathon... but my training would amply prepare me for it.
Am I nuts to even think about doing this? Shouldn't I focus on my more immediate goal -- kicking the Olympic distance's ass this year? I really want to go back to the Northeast Triathlon and kick its butt. I know I can do better than I did two years ago, primarily because I now know exactly how hard I can push myself (which is WAY harder than I pushed on race day in 2008).
What say you?
I really have no interest in a Half Ironman. I mean, realistically we're talking about 6.5 to almost 7 hours of exercise. No thanks. Not for me. I'm far more suited to shorter, faster races. I'm all fast-twitch fibers, baby!
But their confidence in me has me thinking... I mean, why not? I'm always looking for new ways to torture, I mean challenge, myself. I know people who are far less fit who have finished the HIM distance and lived to tell about it. I know I can swim and run the distances with little difficulty. The 56-mile bike ride scares me a bit, especially when followed by a half marathon... but my training would amply prepare me for it.
Am I nuts to even think about doing this? Shouldn't I focus on my more immediate goal -- kicking the Olympic distance's ass this year? I really want to go back to the Northeast Triathlon and kick its butt. I know I can do better than I did two years ago, primarily because I now know exactly how hard I can push myself (which is WAY harder than I pushed on race day in 2008).
What say you?
Friday, January 8, 2010
Congratulate me!
I was offered an AWESOME new job this week. After much deliberation (not really... I knew I would say yes!), I accepted it.
As of February 1, I will go back to government as the Public Information Officer for the school district in which I live. As my friend Joe said, I'm going back where I belong.
My heart is heavy at the thought of leaving these kids behind, however. I will stay involved with the Fast Cats track team and the wonderful girl I tutor. I won't be able to live with myself if I don't. As torn as I am about leaving the kids, though, I know with absolute certainty that the new job is a better fit for me -- personally and professionally.
So far 2010 ROCKS.
As of February 1, I will go back to government as the Public Information Officer for the school district in which I live. As my friend Joe said, I'm going back where I belong.
My heart is heavy at the thought of leaving these kids behind, however. I will stay involved with the Fast Cats track team and the wonderful girl I tutor. I won't be able to live with myself if I don't. As torn as I am about leaving the kids, though, I know with absolute certainty that the new job is a better fit for me -- personally and professionally.
So far 2010 ROCKS.
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