Not Bad

Tuesday I did an arm workout at home. Wednesday I ran for 60 minutes in Brea. My legs felt like lead weights. I don't feel like I was running fast. Thursday I went to a spin class. Nothing today.

Yeah!

Last night Skyler and I went on ride in Peter's Canyon. It was fun! Tried a new trail. One hour of riding!

Still Blah

I'm doing a little better. Wednesday I swam and boy did it feel great! I even swam the entire workout breathing on both sides. It was hard, but I want to learn how to do it. I swam a mile (72 laps) and then did a few drills.

Thursday I went to a spin class with Jill.

Friday nothing.

Saturday I had to squeeze in a workout. I did a speed workout. I ran 1.5 miles to Orange High, then did 1/2 mile sprints. 3:54, 3:41, 3:29, 3:29. Then jogged home. Oh, and I did some lunges which made my legs almost unmovable yesterday.

Sunday nothing.

Today I'm not sure. Skyler gets home from his surf trip so I will definitely want to spend some time with him.

Not ready for Muddy Buddy.

Am I Losing It?

Maybe. I'm still working out every day, well, 6 days a week, but I haven't biked or swam in a month! Maybe I need this recovery time. I think it will be good for me. I have been trying to focus on my running, which is good.

I keep planning on swimming, but I just haven't made it to the pool. I have my stuff today, so maybe I'll make it. I hope so. My legs are pretty tired so I could really use a break on my legs.

Yesterday I ran 60 minutes, probably around 7.6 miles. Halfway through I got a weird cramp in the tops on my legs, where they connect to my hips. Then, a minute later, I tripped and twisted my right ankle. Luckily, I was able to shake it off and finish my run. Today I am sore.

Relaxing

I'm not sure which direction I'm going in with my training. I haven't swam or biked since my last race. Thursday I did a 25 minute run and a 45 minute arm workout. I'm feeling ok, so not great. Not sure what I'm missing. I want to work out hard, but I'm losing my motivation. I have the Muddy Buddy race in three weeks but I haven't been on my mountain bike in over a month. I haven't had anyone to ride with. Skyler won't take me and Carrie is too busy. I'm still looking for my fantasy body shape, but I don't have the motivation because it seems that no matter how hard I push, I'm not getting any better.

Saturday I ran in the Chapman 5k. I finished in 23:02, my fastest 5k time (post high school). I wasn't satisfied because I wasn't 1st in my age group, I was 5th. Carrie finished after me, but placed 3rd in her group. How did my group suddenly get so competitive? My legs were pretty sore that day and the following day. I guess I did push myself.

I thought that my half Ironman race in next March might be my last race, but I think I may have another full race year. Kids were a topic of conversation, but we just can't afford one right now. Maybe in 2011.

Today I am going to swim. I need to speed up my swim. Not sure how to do that, but I will try. Long swim set today.

Plans

So I've been slacking on blogging since my last race. Well, I have a good reason for that. I'm taking some time off....from triathloning, at least. I am done with races for the season so I am going to cut back on biking and swimming. This winter I am going to focus on running and strengthening my muscles and core. So for the past two weeks I have been running and doing exercise videos. I also plan on doing weights at the gym, more cardio (elliptical, stair master), and maybe throw in a swim or bike workout once a week. I am feeling a little lazy about this plan, but I think it will be good for me. Let's see how it goes.

Doing a local 5K on Saturday morning. I'm hoping to place first in my age group. I will be able to do that based on last year's times. Good luck to me and Skyler (his goal is under 20:00 minutes)!