Outdoor Run

I am trying to do more outdoor runs because it will help a lot more with my races than the treadmill will. Yesterday I ran 4 miles in about 37 minutes. It was not a good pace but I feel like I accomplished a lot because of the distance. I am trying to work more on running longer distances. This weekend we are going to Lake Mead. Maybe I can get a good swim completed. Oh, we signed up for the Pacific Coast Triathlon on September 9. About three weeks away!

Yeah Running

So last night I skipped yoga and did a good run instead. I ran 3.1 miles before I started my slow jog cool-down. I think I need to run outside more often because it seems to be easier and the distance doesn't seem as far. It has just been so hot outside that I don't have a desire to go outdoors and exercise. After running I did a little bit of weightlifting. I am sore today from that. Tonight is my night off!

And I've Started Again....

Skyler and I decided that we are going to do the Pacific Coast Triathlon in Newport Coast on September 9. That is less than a month away. So yesterday I did a good swim. I swam 64 laps in 30:15 minutes. Not bad, but I need to kick it up a notch. Actually, I want to start doing drills so I can get better at sprint swimming. Jill won't be at yoga tonight so I might not go either. I really would like a good run. We will see!

Finished!

Yeah! I finished the Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathlon! It was awesome! I feel like I did pretty well. Yes, I was mad at first because Kristina beat me. But I felt a little better after I found out that she beat Skyler also. I guess she is better than we all thought, including herself. The swim was really hard for me because the waves started getting big as my wave started. I got thrown back by a few before I realized I had to watch the waves and then dive under when one was coming. Also, on this swim I felt like the s were swimming everywhere. I keep getting hit, kicked, and swam into by everyone. It didn't get any better as the end neared. But I feel like I still did ok. Then the bike was next. I pushed pretty hard on the first half of the bike, until I saw Kristina and figured out that she was 5 minutes ahead of me. Then I kicked myself into gear and did the second half of the bike super hard. So when I got to the running portion I was beat. It was so uplifting to see my family cheering me on. It put a smile on my face! Skyler ran next to me for the first 3/4 mile of the run to give me a pep talk. He is so sweet to me. I felt like I could barely lift my feet but I kept plugging on. By the last mile, I started to get some strength back and I finished my run strong. It was a great race! Not sure what our next race is, but I am hoping for Newport Coast, because it is close!

One more day!!!

Well, tomorrow is the big day! Yesterday I did a quick swim as my last workout. I swam about 34 laps in 16 minutes. I am ready for this race. The only thing I am worried about is my front bike tire. The other day it was completely flat, two days after filling it up. So Skyler changed the tube again last night. Hopefully I won't have a problem...although I do know how to change a flat. I hope all goes well. I hope the water is not too cold! Good luck to us!

Getting ready

So last night I planned on running 3 miles before my yoga class. As I started my run my legs didn't feel very good. I didn't want to get shin splints right before my race, so I only ran one mile. I am not even sure of my time, I think it might have been 8:30. Anyways, so then lifted some weights and went to yoga. Yoga is probably the best activity for me this week. I found out that my family is coming to watch my race. That makes me feel special. 3 more days!

The countdown begins!

So yesterday I had a pretty good workout. I had a great plan of riding to the gym, then swimming, then finishing with a long ride home, but I forgot about the swim class at the gym. So I went on my bike ride first. I rode 13 miles in 52 minutes. I practiced the Bastanchury/St. College hill twice and the Harbor/Brea hill once. I really want to excel at hills. I really need to excel at biking all together, because I think that is the only chance I have of beating Kristina. So after my ride I swam 40 laps in 18:20 minutes. Not bad. So I found out today that Kristina and I will be starting at the same time. That makes me more nervous because now the only way I will know if I am beating her is if I am in front of her. I know that I should only be competing against myself but now I have living competition and I want to win!

Good Run

Saturday Skyler and I did a long run on the Fullerton route. I ran a total of 4.8 miles in 40 minutes. Not bad. But I had to make two stops, one for a bathroom break and one at the halfway mark. Not a bad run, but I need to be more consecutive. Today I am either riding with Kristina or I am swimming and running at the gym. Tuesday I think I will do yoga but I want to do something else also. I can't run because I might run today. I guess I should take a bike ride today and then I can run and do yoga tomorrow. Then, I can swim on Wednesday and then one last bike ride on Thursday. Friday I can do an easy workout and then Saturday is the day!

Wednesday

On Wednesday I ran a fast mile. I ran it in a little less than 8 minutes. That's fast for this time in my life. I can continue to get faster. Then I went to my Spin Class, which I hadn't been to in weeks. It was a good workout. I am ready for this race next week. Kristina is very good at swimming and running so I think I will have to focus on my bike so I can catch up with her. She starts 5 minutes before me. I am so excited. Tomorrow is a prep and train day for Skyler and me. One more week!

Monday & Tuesday-Taking it easy!

So Monday I decided swimming would be the best workout for the day. I swam about 45 laps in 21 minutes and then my right foot started cramping up. I tried to keep swimming but it was hurting my toes. So I stopped. Tuesday I went to me yoga class. I hadn't been in about 3 weeks so it was a good workout and relaxation. Tonight I am looking for a tough workout. I want to go to my Spin class and try to run before the class. We will see how I do!

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!