Monday - Ran 3 miles
OK so last week was a little crazy mood wise. I was in charge of a camping trip in the rustic wilderness of central Oregon with my middle schoolers...which actually turned out to be a blast. But the anticipation and planning really made my mood go south. I also was dealing with (I think) a hormone imbalance and the normal "June" blues I get this time of year. This morning I greatly limited my computer time because I have a mountain of laundry and the kids have needed a little extra attention. That helped significantly. I feel great today. I feel on top of things and not overwhelmed at all.
I ran to Woodmansee Park and through the trails and back home during Rob's lunch. It's about three miles. It was a great run. It was one of those days I felt like I could run for miles and miles.
I didn't really exercise at all last week. I just couldn't handle it on top of everything else. I really missed swimming with the triathletes and riding my bike to Minto...but I had to put it on hold.
In central Oregon we did go on a 3 mile hike Thursday night and about a 2 mile hike on Friday. So I did some exercise. Yesterday I ran a mile with Hailey as well. We ran almost the whole way except for two little short walk breaks.
I am not going to try to run the half in August. It's just too much to take on right now. My goal is to the tri at the beginning of the September, but I can't commit to it yet.
Tuesday - Rest
I did not exercise today and it was not due to laziness. Rob had an early morning meeting, a lunch meeting, and I had too much to do in the evening. There really was no time. Bleck.
Wednesday - Swam about 35 minutes
I had planned on swimming with the triathletes. Since the kids have been going to bed later and it's lighter out, we have been going to bed later. I wasn't asleep until after 11:30 AM. I made it to the gym by 6:30 AM and ran into the triathletes leaving. I felt really dumb. Rob said it's like running into the preacher and trying to explain to him why you haven't been in church. I did a great workout from Swim Plan and was glad to get into the water. I also ran with Hailey at the park and biked with Hailey & Derek to the park. Thankful the weather is changing to more summerlike again.
Thursday - Bike 45 minutes
I thankfully was able to bike during Rob's lunch and it was great to get out. Weather was perfect. Been so tired lately at night. Been working on VBS stuff until 10 at night. Mornings have been harder.
Friday - Stationary Bike 47 minutes
Worked a little easier to go to the gym and ride the stationary bike. It was a very hot day and I couldn't get to the gym until later anyway. I did intervals on the stationary bike and watched a documentary on CNN. Good workout. Going to do my first open water swim tomorrow at VB's lake.
Saturday - Swam across VB's lake (about 350 yards)
It was tough! Matt & Mike took off and were way, way ahead of me. Rob went beside me in the inflatable boat and Derek & Hailey were riding in it too. I kept veering off to the left constantly. My endurance was OK. It is so hard not being able to see anything and the cold spots in the lake. Rob said once I followed through on my strokes better I was going straighter, but it was hard. I felt like my ego was crushed. I so want to try again.
Sunday - Rest
And the A/C broke! And it's in the mid 90's!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Tri/Half Week #2
Monday - Biked 1 hour
I told Rob before I went to bed I was going to the track workout with the triathletes. I had planned on it. The alarm went off and I was wide awake. I just could not go. I don't what it was. I think just anxiety of running with people who are so much faster than me (but don't care and are still really nice and encouraging--I know it doesn't make sense!). I did get up at 5:30 though and biked to Minto Brown, all around the park, and back home. It was an amazing bike ride and so cool to see the mist coming off the pond and river...so beautiful out in the morning. Hardly any traffic to deal with either. Loved it. So I guess it's not a total loss.
I have told people one of the main reasons I joined the triathlon club is because I am sick of exercising alone. But now I think honestly I love exercising alone and would almost prefer it. It's the only alone time I get in a day. Being an extrovert I love to be around people and almost NEED to be around people in order to function at my best. I guess I'm introverted when it comes to exercise. Although for some reason I love swimming with others. I might be doing my first open water swim with Matt & Denise later in the week. I will go to a track workout again soon. I will get myself there.
Tuesday - Ran 4 miles
Very hard to get up this morning. Little motivation and mild anxiety. Thankfully today was a great day and we had a lot of fun. I am loving the summer mode. I did run at 7 AM and was back before Rob had to go to the office. It was a nice run. My body feels a little tight and I don't feel totally back in the groove yet. But I am doing OK. I am slowly increasing my mileage hoping to peak at 13 by early late July/early August.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
I did the next personal workout from Swim Plan. The triathletes informed me they wouldn't be here this week so I wasn't really expecting them. The gym was like a ghost town because it is the first official day of summer for the public schools so everyone is sleeping in. She said it will start picking up again. I so did not want to get up this morning, but I knew I would feel better once I did. The Swim plan workout was hard, but I wanted to really push myself. It was a lot of 25 yards and 50's as the warm up and then 1000 yards with the pull buoy. That was huge and took forever, but I stuck with it.
Thursday - Rest
I decided to skip out of Group Power this morning and sleep in. I was so tired last night and didn't sleep great. I figured I worked out three mornings in a row and my body needed the break. I also just have absolutely no interest in Power right now. I don't know why. I can't go to Power Friday or Saturday due to a full weekend so I will have to table it to next week and figure out why I don't want to go to it. :(
Friday - Bike 3 1/2 miles, Group Power, Swim 1/2 hour, Bike 3 1/2 miles
Now I know why I didn't want to go to Group Power. You skip for several weeks and go back and it's brutal. This whole workout kicked my butt and I literally felt sick until around 4 PM today. I started the workout at 8:45 AM. The weather was fine, but it was really windy biking. Power was hard. The triceps, biceps, and core were the hardest--but it was all challenging. I did another swim on swim plan which had lots of backstroke on it. My backstroke is really slow and I hit the lady in the lane with me twice with my arm...I hope she wasn't annoyed. I felt so sluggish swimming. I showered at the gym and that meant biking home in my jeans. Which was OK, but I was so exhausted by that point. I really just wanted to get home. I was so hungry when I got home, tired, and thirsty. I probably did not eat enough nor drink enough before the workout. I am glad I stuck it out. Years ago if I would have felt like how I did this morning I would have just sat it out and not even tried.
I need to try to go to Power at least once a week. Twice would be ideal, but I can't make that work with my schedule. It really does help all the cardio activities I do. I just wish they offered it on Wednesday and Friday mornings like they used to. Thursday early morning and Friday mid morning are really the only times I can go most weeks.
Saturday - Rest
I did not run yesterday and not sure if I am going to be able to today. We will see how the day goes. I am struggling a little bit with some mood issues. I often do this time of year. Last year I had one of the worst anxiety set backs I have had since the 90's. Some of it was circumstances. I was dealing with some irrational people (that I know are irrational and everyone else knew...and they all had my back) but their verbal attacks still hurt like crazy. I daresay it's not totally in the past yet. I really learned a lot about loving your enemies, having a humble heart, and looking at the plank in your own eye before seeing the sawdust in another person's. Sometimes it's hard going through life knowing someone out there despises you when you are a people pleaser like myself. This year thankfully it's been nothing to that degree at all. Even the cloudy and cooler days mixed with rain we always get in June have not bothered me like they used to. Warm summery weather does not really begin here until the 4th of July and sometimes even mid July. I was always used to late May/early June when I lived in the Midwest. The nice thing is it often sticks around until October--last year we still had some warm days even in late October and early November. We don't have humidity. I am not used to humidity anymore. Last year in Philly many of us felt sick at times from all the humidity and the air conditioning aka artificial air as we usually turn on our A/C 1-2 weeks out of the summer. It cools enough by 8 PM that we shut it off for the night.
Anyway this whole mood downer has really affected my exercise this week. I did workout Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, but my heart wasn't in it. It was so hard to get started and going. Afterwards I still felt like I was in a lull. I feel more agitated this morning and frustrated at the kids. I feel zero motivation. I am hoping it's just temporary and will turn around soon.
My heart is not into trying to do this half marathon in August. I like the idea of the triathlon in September, but only if I can get some open water swims in. Denise is really interested in swimming with me as soon as the weather gets warmer again. I think a half marathon in the winter is very possible or else holding off until next spring. I really don't want to push myself to get my mileage so high by August. I'd rather take my time getting there.
I told Rob before I went to bed I was going to the track workout with the triathletes. I had planned on it. The alarm went off and I was wide awake. I just could not go. I don't what it was. I think just anxiety of running with people who are so much faster than me (but don't care and are still really nice and encouraging--I know it doesn't make sense!). I did get up at 5:30 though and biked to Minto Brown, all around the park, and back home. It was an amazing bike ride and so cool to see the mist coming off the pond and river...so beautiful out in the morning. Hardly any traffic to deal with either. Loved it. So I guess it's not a total loss.
I have told people one of the main reasons I joined the triathlon club is because I am sick of exercising alone. But now I think honestly I love exercising alone and would almost prefer it. It's the only alone time I get in a day. Being an extrovert I love to be around people and almost NEED to be around people in order to function at my best. I guess I'm introverted when it comes to exercise. Although for some reason I love swimming with others. I might be doing my first open water swim with Matt & Denise later in the week. I will go to a track workout again soon. I will get myself there.
Tuesday - Ran 4 miles
Very hard to get up this morning. Little motivation and mild anxiety. Thankfully today was a great day and we had a lot of fun. I am loving the summer mode. I did run at 7 AM and was back before Rob had to go to the office. It was a nice run. My body feels a little tight and I don't feel totally back in the groove yet. But I am doing OK. I am slowly increasing my mileage hoping to peak at 13 by early late July/early August.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
I did the next personal workout from Swim Plan. The triathletes informed me they wouldn't be here this week so I wasn't really expecting them. The gym was like a ghost town because it is the first official day of summer for the public schools so everyone is sleeping in. She said it will start picking up again. I so did not want to get up this morning, but I knew I would feel better once I did. The Swim plan workout was hard, but I wanted to really push myself. It was a lot of 25 yards and 50's as the warm up and then 1000 yards with the pull buoy. That was huge and took forever, but I stuck with it.
Thursday - Rest
I decided to skip out of Group Power this morning and sleep in. I was so tired last night and didn't sleep great. I figured I worked out three mornings in a row and my body needed the break. I also just have absolutely no interest in Power right now. I don't know why. I can't go to Power Friday or Saturday due to a full weekend so I will have to table it to next week and figure out why I don't want to go to it. :(
Friday - Bike 3 1/2 miles, Group Power, Swim 1/2 hour, Bike 3 1/2 miles
Now I know why I didn't want to go to Group Power. You skip for several weeks and go back and it's brutal. This whole workout kicked my butt and I literally felt sick until around 4 PM today. I started the workout at 8:45 AM. The weather was fine, but it was really windy biking. Power was hard. The triceps, biceps, and core were the hardest--but it was all challenging. I did another swim on swim plan which had lots of backstroke on it. My backstroke is really slow and I hit the lady in the lane with me twice with my arm...I hope she wasn't annoyed. I felt so sluggish swimming. I showered at the gym and that meant biking home in my jeans. Which was OK, but I was so exhausted by that point. I really just wanted to get home. I was so hungry when I got home, tired, and thirsty. I probably did not eat enough nor drink enough before the workout. I am glad I stuck it out. Years ago if I would have felt like how I did this morning I would have just sat it out and not even tried.
I need to try to go to Power at least once a week. Twice would be ideal, but I can't make that work with my schedule. It really does help all the cardio activities I do. I just wish they offered it on Wednesday and Friday mornings like they used to. Thursday early morning and Friday mid morning are really the only times I can go most weeks.
Saturday - Rest
I did not run yesterday and not sure if I am going to be able to today. We will see how the day goes. I am struggling a little bit with some mood issues. I often do this time of year. Last year I had one of the worst anxiety set backs I have had since the 90's. Some of it was circumstances. I was dealing with some irrational people (that I know are irrational and everyone else knew...and they all had my back) but their verbal attacks still hurt like crazy. I daresay it's not totally in the past yet. I really learned a lot about loving your enemies, having a humble heart, and looking at the plank in your own eye before seeing the sawdust in another person's. Sometimes it's hard going through life knowing someone out there despises you when you are a people pleaser like myself. This year thankfully it's been nothing to that degree at all. Even the cloudy and cooler days mixed with rain we always get in June have not bothered me like they used to. Warm summery weather does not really begin here until the 4th of July and sometimes even mid July. I was always used to late May/early June when I lived in the Midwest. The nice thing is it often sticks around until October--last year we still had some warm days even in late October and early November. We don't have humidity. I am not used to humidity anymore. Last year in Philly many of us felt sick at times from all the humidity and the air conditioning aka artificial air as we usually turn on our A/C 1-2 weeks out of the summer. It cools enough by 8 PM that we shut it off for the night.
Anyway this whole mood downer has really affected my exercise this week. I did workout Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, but my heart wasn't in it. It was so hard to get started and going. Afterwards I still felt like I was in a lull. I feel more agitated this morning and frustrated at the kids. I feel zero motivation. I am hoping it's just temporary and will turn around soon.
My heart is not into trying to do this half marathon in August. I like the idea of the triathlon in September, but only if I can get some open water swims in. Denise is really interested in swimming with me as soon as the weather gets warmer again. I think a half marathon in the winter is very possible or else holding off until next spring. I really don't want to push myself to get my mileage so high by August. I'd rather take my time getting there.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Tri/Half Week #1
Monday - Ran 3 miles
Yay! Exercise is back! Good week too. Lots of sun and warmth after about 10 days of rain. I ran my regular 3 mile route thinking I would need to walk at time after the break (and eating bad too). But I felt great and the break was probably what my body was asking for.
I don't know what I'm doing next. I would like to do Best of the West tri in September but only if I can get some open water practices in. The reservoir is a 45 minute drive which might make scheduling tricky. Matt said I could swim in his lake so that might be a possibility too.
Albany is having their first ever half marathon this August. It's pretty cheap and I know someone else doing it. So that might be a possibility too. The summer is by far the best time to run here and train as we have cool mornings and evenings and zero rain between July and September. I'm sure I'll decide soon.
For now the only thing I am committing to is the Monmouth Mini (2.6 mile) on 4th of July with Hailey.
Tuesday - 45 minute bike ride
Rob worked from home this morning after he dropped Hailey off from school and I was able to do the Rees Hill loop. Such a nice ride! Really enjoyed getting by bike out again.
Going to swim with the triathletes tomorrow morning. Haven't swam with them since before the triathlon. Hope I survive.
Wednesday - Swam 50 minutes
Last year after Rob came home from St. Louis, it was a very very difficult next few weeks. Like it was harder than he was away. If anyone has ever dealt with anxiety or depression, they would totally get it. While he was away last year, I was in "I can do this. I can survive" mode and I did really well. When he came home, I knew he was back and the load was slightly lifted. He came to our weekend camp church out (which neither of us really wanted to go to but we kind of had to) less than 24 hours after being home and jumped right into meeting after meeting. I felt abandoned, tired, and constantly on the edge of emotions. I was an emotional wreck to the point I lost it an Educational meeting and realized I was NOT doing well. I really didn't start "to feel better" until mid July and significantly better until mid August. This past year has been one of the most stable years I have had mood wise in a very long time...if ever.
I knew this week (the week post St. Louis) would be hard. It has been more emotional than others and honestly I don't feel the greatest right now mood wise and I haven't all week--but I am doing TONS better than last year. I haven't lashed out on the kids or gotten overly annoyed with them. The house is not driving me crazy. The weather has been summery and gorgeous. I have been able to jump right back into early morning exercise. So I hoping next week is even better.
This morning I went swimming and none of the triathletes were in the pool. I feel like I am on the Seinfeld episode where Jerry doesn't know the same of his girlfriend. The girl I have gotten to know the most and given me lots of triathlon advice went to Group Ride and we ran into one another later on in the locker room. I don't know her name! I feel so embarrassed because I have swam with her now for a few months and I still don't know her name. I know everyone else's name. She said that the other girls are out of town or have family visiting and won't be there next week either, but plan on being there the following week. She said everyone is kind of in and out during the summer. She told me about the website where she gets most her workouts.
This morning I did 1 x 100 Warm Up, 1 x 50 kickboard, 1 x 200 pull, 5 x 100 fast, 1 x 50 kickboard, 1 x 200 pull, 2 x 100 (back stroke & free), and 1 x 50 cool down. It was a great workout!
Thursday - Rest
Full Day!
Friday - Brick: Swim approx. 25 minutes Run 5 K
I did a swim workout off Swim Plan and it was great. Felt like I was gliding through the pool and increasing my pace. Running was crummy on the treadmill. The arches on my feet hurt--maybe from wearing flip flops all the time? I felt like I couldn't breathe. At times I felt like I was about to gag. Not fun. Was happy when it was over. I only ran for 28 minutes--the 5K track.
Saturday - Ran 5 miles
Running was better today. Did my regular 5 mile route through Sumpter neighborhood. First run in 80 degree temps so I did stop extra to drink water. I went through a whole water bottle. I had to go slow, but I felt good through most of the run. Hoping to increase my mileage each weekend.
Sunday - Rest
Yay! Exercise is back! Good week too. Lots of sun and warmth after about 10 days of rain. I ran my regular 3 mile route thinking I would need to walk at time after the break (and eating bad too). But I felt great and the break was probably what my body was asking for.
I don't know what I'm doing next. I would like to do Best of the West tri in September but only if I can get some open water practices in. The reservoir is a 45 minute drive which might make scheduling tricky. Matt said I could swim in his lake so that might be a possibility too.
Albany is having their first ever half marathon this August. It's pretty cheap and I know someone else doing it. So that might be a possibility too. The summer is by far the best time to run here and train as we have cool mornings and evenings and zero rain between July and September. I'm sure I'll decide soon.
For now the only thing I am committing to is the Monmouth Mini (2.6 mile) on 4th of July with Hailey.
Tuesday - 45 minute bike ride
Rob worked from home this morning after he dropped Hailey off from school and I was able to do the Rees Hill loop. Such a nice ride! Really enjoyed getting by bike out again.
Going to swim with the triathletes tomorrow morning. Haven't swam with them since before the triathlon. Hope I survive.
Wednesday - Swam 50 minutes
Last year after Rob came home from St. Louis, it was a very very difficult next few weeks. Like it was harder than he was away. If anyone has ever dealt with anxiety or depression, they would totally get it. While he was away last year, I was in "I can do this. I can survive" mode and I did really well. When he came home, I knew he was back and the load was slightly lifted. He came to our weekend camp church out (which neither of us really wanted to go to but we kind of had to) less than 24 hours after being home and jumped right into meeting after meeting. I felt abandoned, tired, and constantly on the edge of emotions. I was an emotional wreck to the point I lost it an Educational meeting and realized I was NOT doing well. I really didn't start "to feel better" until mid July and significantly better until mid August. This past year has been one of the most stable years I have had mood wise in a very long time...if ever.
I knew this week (the week post St. Louis) would be hard. It has been more emotional than others and honestly I don't feel the greatest right now mood wise and I haven't all week--but I am doing TONS better than last year. I haven't lashed out on the kids or gotten overly annoyed with them. The house is not driving me crazy. The weather has been summery and gorgeous. I have been able to jump right back into early morning exercise. So I hoping next week is even better.
This morning I went swimming and none of the triathletes were in the pool. I feel like I am on the Seinfeld episode where Jerry doesn't know the same of his girlfriend. The girl I have gotten to know the most and given me lots of triathlon advice went to Group Ride and we ran into one another later on in the locker room. I don't know her name! I feel so embarrassed because I have swam with her now for a few months and I still don't know her name. I know everyone else's name. She said that the other girls are out of town or have family visiting and won't be there next week either, but plan on being there the following week. She said everyone is kind of in and out during the summer. She told me about the website where she gets most her workouts.
This morning I did 1 x 100 Warm Up, 1 x 50 kickboard, 1 x 200 pull, 5 x 100 fast, 1 x 50 kickboard, 1 x 200 pull, 2 x 100 (back stroke & free), and 1 x 50 cool down. It was a great workout!
Thursday - Rest
Full Day!
Friday - Brick: Swim approx. 25 minutes Run 5 K
I did a swim workout off Swim Plan and it was great. Felt like I was gliding through the pool and increasing my pace. Running was crummy on the treadmill. The arches on my feet hurt--maybe from wearing flip flops all the time? I felt like I couldn't breathe. At times I felt like I was about to gag. Not fun. Was happy when it was over. I only ran for 28 minutes--the 5K track.
Saturday - Ran 5 miles
Running was better today. Did my regular 5 mile route through Sumpter neighborhood. First run in 80 degree temps so I did stop extra to drink water. I went through a whole water bottle. I had to go slow, but I felt good through most of the run. Hoping to increase my mileage each weekend.
Sunday - Rest
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