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!

Horrible

I feel so bad! I have gone two days without working out and then today will be Day #3. In my defense I have to say that I rode my bike to work today. It is 4.6 miles and it took my about 23 minutes. There are a lot of stoplights and I see room for improvement. I was sweating so bad when I got here so I will have to bring a change of clothes next time. Anyways, I will be having a major workout tomorrow. Hopefully I will be doing all three events. Happy Friday!

Yoga Night

Yeah! I got to do yoga last night. I missed it last week and I could feel it. Before class I did a little bit of weight lifting. I am trying to focus on my arms so I can have a more powerful swim. Yoga felt great! I like feeling solid. Tonight is iffy about working out because I finally get to hang out with Skyler and we might go to Disneyland, but maybe I can sneak a quick workout in before he gets home!

Monday

I had some problems with the treadmill last night but I ran almost 3 miles. Then I swam 30 laps. No times on either because I just wanted to do my thing without the pressure. I want to start showing some improvement, especially on my run. I want to run tonight but I know it will hurt my shins. So I will probably do some weight lifting before yoga tonight.

Good End of Week

Friday night I had all to myself so I decided to swim. I wanted to run also but I had already ran twice that week so I didn't want to push my chances of shin splints again. So I swam 60 laps in 28 minutes exactly. It was a great swim. I felt great doing it and after it. Saturday Skyler and I did our training together. First, we went to Corona del Mar and swam out to the swim markers and back twice. It was probably about 300 meters total, maybe...I don't know because it's hard to tell how far you swim in open water. I hadn't swam in the ocean for so long. I kinda got freaked out when the seaweed would touch me but I got better. Next, we rode our bikes back from the beach. It is about 20 miles. We did it in 70 minutes. Tonight I am hoping to get some running and swimming in.

Something

At least I did something last night. I ran 3 miles in 26 minutes. I wanted to swim also but I didn't have time. Also, I won't be able to work out tonight either. But I will have Friday night and all day Saturday to get some extra training time in. Skyler and I are contemplating a triathlon in September, possibly on our anniversary. We will see!

Good start

Last night I ran and swam. First, I ran 2.5 miles in 22:30 (I don't remember) and then I swam 40 laps in about 19:30 minutes. I don't know if I will be able to train tonight. Laundry needs to be done but I am hoping to go to the gym after.

Wednesday & Thursday

Wednesday I went to my Spin Class. Everything went well there. Last night I ran 3 miles in 27:30 minutes. Then I swam 30 laps in 14:30 minutes. I am feeling pretty sore today but I am enjoying it. This weekend I will be working out by wake-surfing and laying the hot sun. Should be a lot of fun!

Much Better

Last night I swam 36 laps in 17:20 minutes. I could have swam more but I didn't have the time. Then I went to my 60 minute yoga class. Tonight is my spin class.

Bad, bad!!

Last week I trained 5 out of 6 possible days. That is just great! This week I am already down a day. No training last night. Instead, I watched Skyler play softball on his work team. Tonight I am going to skip the yoga and do a normal workout instead. I am going to swim and run. Not sure which order yet, but I am excited to do it.

The Weekend

Friday I did not get a chance to work out. Saturday I drove with Skyler down to the beach. Then I rode all of the way home, by myself. It was a 21.4 mile bike ride. I did it in about 80 minutes. Not great, but my time kinda gets ruined when I am on side streets and not the trail. It was a lot of fun!

Thursday

I swam 60 laps at the Brea gym. I thought my time was 27 minutes but I must have been off one minute so I think my time was 28:05 minutes, which is great! I don't know if I have ever done better. Love it!

Wednesday

Cycle class. Shin still hurts. Swim tonight.

Tuesday

Last night I ran 2 miles in 17 minutes, which is a 8:30 mile. I am so happy about that. BUT I am not happy about the shin splints I started to feel after. I went to yoga but I couldn't do it at full capacity because of my right shin. It still hurts today so I will take it easy tonight. I am planning on going to my cycle class but maybe I will swim instead. I also need to space out my running. I can't run two days in a row.

Monday

I was worried that I wouldn't get to the gym last night because if I don't go right after work, then I get lazy. Anyways, Skyler and I went to the Brea gym (our gym's pool is being maintenanced all week). I ran 3.1 miles in 25:26 minutes. That is my best time for a 5K since I have started training. After, I was pretty tired, so I only swam 20 laps in 10 minutes. Tonight is yoga and maybe running before.

Good Weekend

Friday night I ran at the gym. I ran 3 1/3 miles in 29 minutes. My 5K time was 27 minutes. Saturday afternoon I swam 60 laps in 28:45 minutes. I am glad that I wasn't lazy this weekend. I tend to do nothing when I have a lot of time and more stuff when I have less time. It was great!

Quickie

Thursday I swam a quick 40 laps in 19 minutes. I hadn't swam in about 2 weeks and my arms feel a little sore today. But I swam well so I am happy. Skyler will be gone this weekend so hopefully I will have the motivation to do a lot of training by myslef.