Monday - Rest
Rob was commenting on at the beginning of the summer we were utilizing the fact Hailey didn't have to get off to school and we could start work/projects early and have extra time in the morning as the kids usually sleep past 7. Now we've gotten lazy and sleeping until 7:30 and Rob has been getting into the office after 8. :) I was so incredibly tired this morning I just slept and was OK taking another day off exercise. I slept so hard which was good, but I've been tired all day. We had a couple late nights over the weekend so figured I would be tired today.
The VB's called and said I am welcome to practice open water swimming on their lake anytime I want. Which is totally awesome. I tried on my wet suit again. Not sure if I just put on differently or if I have indeed lost weight because it fits perfectly. I am going to get some running and biking these next two weeks before we leave for the Midwest, but my primary focus is open water. Not sure if I can do the triathlon in September, but want to shoot for doing an open water one earlier in the season next year if at all possible. Like in late June or early July. I'll take all the practice I can get this summer so I start a bit more confident next summer.
Tuesday - Open Water - 1/2 hour swim
It was such a beautiful morning and so quiet around VB's lake. I think I just love "the nature" of outside swimming. It went a lot better than last time. I like swimming in the wet suit--it's easier. I could also see a little bit in the water--not much, but more than I thought. I worked on sighting. So I did a couple strokes, switched to breaststroke/doggy paddle and aligned back straight. Going back I kept veering way off to the right. I went across the lake and back--then I practiced sighting more swimming back to the dock. I still need lots of practice, but feel like I made a little progress.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
I swam with the triathletes again. It was a tough workout. We did lots of 300's and mostly freestyle the whole time. I really worked on my form as I know it will help me with open water. Good to get up early too. I got a lot of work done afterwards before the kids got up.
Thursday - Ran 4 miles
I ran during Rob's lunch and did a solid four miles. I ran pretty fast and it went great. Weather was perfect. Going into such a busy busy week. Really want to stick with exercising this week.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
Sept Tri Week #2
Monday - Ran 4 miles
Going to be a scorching week until around Thursday. Was supposed to hit 95 today. I got out by 6:45 and I could already feel the humidity. I ran the Skyline to Davis route which I have not run in over a year. I told myself I would allow myself to walk whenever I needed. It was hard to catch my breath. I only had to do two little short walk breaks. My pace was slower...I could tell. I went through a whole small water bottle. It was great to get out and run especially before the heat of the day. It was just was a harder run compared to other days.
Tuesday - Biked 1 hour
Got out again around the same time...around 6:45. Did the Rees Hill route. Didn't feel as hot out as yesterday morning, but still going to be a hot day. Was happy I get to escape and go to the coast. My neck and back are sore, but I am pretty sure that's from weeding the garden not biking.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
Despite being at the coast all day and still unpacking the van at 9PM, I told myself I AM going to swim with the triathletes in the morning. I didn't really sleep well. The A/C is fixed, but's still muggy at night. I got a little sunburned and never sleep well with sunburn. I still managed to get to the gym super early and thankful for a more intense workout. I need it and I don't push myself enough when I am going solo. We did some side drills which will help me on weaker side.
Thursday - Ran/Walk 2.6 miles with Hailey
Hailey and I ran the Monmouth mini marathon and she did great. Finished in a little over 31 minutes. She ran/walked it and didn't complain hardly at all. Weather was perfect too. Fun morning.
Friday - Ran 5 miles
Kind of a lazy day. We slept in. Then tried to get some things done around the house. I ended up going running in the early evening. It was good run despite feeling a little tired.
Saturday - Brick Workout: Swam half hour, Biked 40 minutes
Did a swim plan workout in the pool followed by biking about 40 minutes on the stationary bike in the afternoon. Good workout.
Sunday - Rest
Going to be a scorching week until around Thursday. Was supposed to hit 95 today. I got out by 6:45 and I could already feel the humidity. I ran the Skyline to Davis route which I have not run in over a year. I told myself I would allow myself to walk whenever I needed. It was hard to catch my breath. I only had to do two little short walk breaks. My pace was slower...I could tell. I went through a whole small water bottle. It was great to get out and run especially before the heat of the day. It was just was a harder run compared to other days.
Tuesday - Biked 1 hour
Got out again around the same time...around 6:45. Did the Rees Hill route. Didn't feel as hot out as yesterday morning, but still going to be a hot day. Was happy I get to escape and go to the coast. My neck and back are sore, but I am pretty sure that's from weeding the garden not biking.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
Despite being at the coast all day and still unpacking the van at 9PM, I told myself I AM going to swim with the triathletes in the morning. I didn't really sleep well. The A/C is fixed, but's still muggy at night. I got a little sunburned and never sleep well with sunburn. I still managed to get to the gym super early and thankful for a more intense workout. I need it and I don't push myself enough when I am going solo. We did some side drills which will help me on weaker side.
Thursday - Ran/Walk 2.6 miles with Hailey
Hailey and I ran the Monmouth mini marathon and she did great. Finished in a little over 31 minutes. She ran/walked it and didn't complain hardly at all. Weather was perfect too. Fun morning.
Friday - Ran 5 miles
Kind of a lazy day. We slept in. Then tried to get some things done around the house. I ended up going running in the early evening. It was good run despite feeling a little tired.
Saturday - Brick Workout: Swam half hour, Biked 40 minutes
Did a swim plan workout in the pool followed by biking about 40 minutes on the stationary bike in the afternoon. Good workout.
Sunday - Rest
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