Back from the cruise

We made it back from the Caribbean. What a fun time! And I actually got in some good workouts. I am fairly surprised because I didn't expect myself to have a desire to work out, but I did! I worked out on five different days. #1-Swam for about 25 minutes in the ocean. Of course I didn't need a wetsuit because the water was warm and wonderful, but very salty. It was probably about 0.75 mile. #2-Ran four miles in 33:30 minutes. So excited because I ran so far! Plus I did about 10 minutes of weights on arms. #3-Ski machine/elliptical for 30 minutes. #4 Ran four miles in 32:30 minutes. Yeah! Then I jogged another mile in 8:30 minutes. #5 Short day....rode a crappy, hard-seated bike for 15 minutes then walked a mile. I didn't want to push a leg injury. And tonight I am planning on a swim workout. My right shin is slightly sore so I don't want to risk running, but I think swimming will be good. The race is in 13 days. Kristina has signed up. We looked for a bike for her but haven't found anything yet.

Quick Run

I did a quick run yesterday because I knew I wouldn't have time to do anything longer. I ran outside and it was about 2.6 miles. Not bad. I wasn't super tired when I finished. I still need more running practice. Found out yesterday that Kristina is going to do the Camp Pendleton triathlon with me. So excited about that!

Yeah?

So sometimes I am unsure of my time on my swim because the clock at the gym is kinda weird. When the second hand hits the 12 the minute hand is halfway between two minutes so it is difficult to tell which minute the hand is on. But last night it looks like I swam 50 laps in 23 minutes. That is a record if it is correct!

Yeah!

So I did a good run yesterday. I ran 4 miles total, the longest I have run in a long time. I ran the first 3 miles in 25 minutes, then took a one minute rest, then ran the fourth mile in 8:45 minutes. My shins don't hurt much today. After I finished my run I did a little bit of weight lifting. Tonight I will be swimming only. I have to go to a family dinner at 6 so I have just enough time to swim a mile.

Hopeful Monday

Last week was a bad week! Only 2 days! This week is going to start off well tonight. I am planning on doing a long run, followed by a little swimming. Running is my biggest issue right now. I just need to make sure that I am stretching enough before I start.

Good Swim

Last night I had time to do a quick swim. I swam 48 laps in 22:36 minutes. I thought that was pretty good. My run still needs to improve. I am a bit worried about that, but hopefully I can get some good runs in next week.

Bad Week

I hope last night is not the only night I get to work out. Monday Skyler and I went to Hollywood with some friends to be in the audience of the Jimmy Kimmel show. Tuesday I made good use of my gym time. I went there straight from work. First I ran 3 miles in about 25:40 minutes. I haven't run in about a week so I feel like I am starting all over again. I need to be more consistent in running because that is the event I need to work on. Next I swam. I only swam about 22 laps because I was having problems with my goggles. Plus, I needed to be out in time to get ready for yoga. Last, I went to my yoga class. I missed it last week so it was good to go yesterday, although there was a substitute. Tonight I wanted to go to my Spin class but Skyler and I have to be at a friend's house for dinner at 7:00, so I think I will try swimming again tonight. Hopefully I will have better luck! One month from today!

Good and not good

I didn't workout on Tuesday. But on Wednesday I went on the longest bike ride I have ever done. Skyler and I finally did the there-and-back ride to the beach. It was the 4th of July and we had all day. So we started off on our ride down there and it was so windy. I contemplated saying yes if Skyler had asked me if I wanted to turn back. But we made it down there, ate some Taco Bell, and sat on the sand in Newport for about 30 minutes. Then we rode back home. It was a lot nicer ride than on the way there. It was a total of 46 miles for the day. Last night I swam 60 laps at the gym. Probably in about 28 minutes. This weekend we are going to Lake Mead so the only training I might get is swimming. We will see!

Mini Monday

Yesterday it was about 100 degrees outside...the perfect temp to run! So I did a quick run, only 2.6 miles. I ran it in 22 minutes. That puts it at an 8:27 minute mile pace. Not bad, especially since it was so hot. But I noticed that running outside works different muscles that running on a treadmill. I definately need to run outside more. Tonight my plan is to do a quick swim.

Super Saturday

So Friday I rode my bike to and from work. It was a nice little workout. Saturday I did a mini triathlon. I rode my bike to the gym. It is 2.75 miles from our apartment and it took me 12 minutes (stoplights are such a hinderance). Then I ran on the treadmill for 3.1 miles in 25:20 minutes. Then I swam 30 laps in 14:20 minutes. Then I rode my bike back home. It was a great workout and almost made up for the few days that I missed earlier in the week. This week should be somewhat difficult again. Wednesday is a holiday and we are going to Lake Mead this weekend. Hopefully I can get 4 days of training completed. The race is only about a month away! I am trying to get Kristina to do the race with me but she is being a slacker!