My overall goal until August is to do 5 workouts a week. If I can get 6 in, that is fantastic. I am not going to push myself to do 5. My priority this summer is completing my summer course, pursuing hobbies, working on this Bible Study on self image and most importantly spending time with the family. I have great moments with our kids, Rob, and friends--that is where I want my focus to be. I don't want my training to get in the way of that. I think I am finding every summer that is actually easier to train during the school year versus the summer. Even with more free time, my motivation is better during the school year.
Monday = Ran 2 miles, walked 2 miles and rollerbladed 1 mile. I was camping with the kids at Champoeg. I wished I would have been able to take my bike because I would have liked to ride with them. They had a great time riding on their own. I did run behind them, roller blade behind them and I went on a long walk.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = I had a really good workout at the gym in the evening. Did the various weight machines, my PT exercises, push ups etc. I need to this once a week. It's better for me right now than Power and I enjoy it.
Thursday = Ran with 4.02 miles with Tracy.
Friday = Swam 1200 yards at the outdoor pool. Also did On Your Feet Friday which was a lot of walking.
Saturday = Biked 13 miles with Salem Bicycle Club in Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. It was SO hot but a good ride!
Sunday = Rest again.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Pre Marathon Training Week #1 of 5
Last summer I had my heart set on doing an Olympic triathlon at the end of the summer. June began and the summer looked like a fresh clean slate as it always done. Not having enough time was no excuse. I was not working nor was I taking a class. I had all kinds of time. I began the training regimen and gained confidence in my cycling. I did a few rides with the Salem Bicycle Club. But by August I lost interest and decided to not "tri" a longer triathlon. It was difficult next to impossible to train on our DC/NY trip. I dealt with similar obstacles a few weeks later when we were in Michigan.
This summer is turning into a repeat except I threw out the idea of training for a triathlon much earlier--this past week in fact. I lost motivation but I also considered the things I want out of this summer. I work full time now away from the home during the school year and am trying to complete this early childhood education associate degree. I want quality time with my family this summer.
When I was talking to my brother-in-law in Tennessee, he was sharing the time restraints required to train for an Ironman triathlon. He said he refused to drive places to train. I would have to drive all the way to Silverton to any sort of open water training. The long bicycle rides take place on Saturdays when I want to be with the family.
Last summer we were on sabbatical but I do not feel like I learned the discipline of rest and Sabbath until this summer. I still went to Camp Calvin last summer which was very exhausting. I was still writing for The Banner which I wanted to quit by late July. I was busily searching for an ETM co-leader. Since I did not have one by mid August, I found myself in a tailspin of anxiety. There was much uncertainty about my new job. I knew I had a job but pay, location, practicum location were not determined until mid September. I wanted time to work on guitar and paint. I did not pick up my guitar all summer. I never painted either. I spent quite a bit of time training for a triathlon I never ended up doing anyway. Although it was a wonderful summer, it was a learning experience too.
So now here we are in early July. I don't want to make the financial investment of approximately $125.00 to do a triathlon at the end of the summer. When my heart is not really into it. What I do want to do and what I have wanted to do for a very long time is to run a marathon in Arizona. I have my mind set on the Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon in January. I want to follow Hal Higdon's Marathon 3 program which allows me to bike one day a week and swim one day a week. I plan to bike with the club or by myself until it gets cold out. Then I will switch to Spin Class. I can swim in the outdoor pool or indoor pool until early September. Running is where my passion is. It always has been.
The problem is I don't know if my IT band can handle it. I have been having problems with it for several years. Once I hit around 9 or 10 miles, it acts up. I think I could still swing a half marathon even if I have to be in pain the last few miles. The Rock and Roll would allow me to switch to the half with no consequences. I need to be proactive on doing my physical therapy. My PT said the main problem is my hips are too weak and I am not strengthening them enough. So if I can continue to do my PT, gradually add miles, and take care of my body--I might be able to complete my fifth marathon.
So I have four Pre-weeks before I would actually have to start training for it. I have been exercising off and on since summer began. I have eaten terrible the last few days and not done much exercise since last Wednesday. So it's going to be a slow start...so slow in fact I decided not to exercise today for no good reason. Once I hit my motivation, I think I will be fine. I am just praying I don't deal with the IT band issues. It has been very discouraging once I hit that point.
I am not going run more than six to seven miles the next four weeks. That will allow me to gradually build. The Marathon 3 program is 24 weeks long so it does gradually build to the 20 miles which I would not do until the late fall. In 8 weeks I would need to run 9 miles. That is typically the point I start feeling the pain.
I am going to blog about it so I can track it and also hold myself accountable for doing my PT.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Viper. It hurt but I felt like I was working all the running muscles I am supposed to be working!
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles. Somehow Map My Run glitched or something happened because I lost my stats. I did run 4 miles at about a 9.50 - 10.00 minute mile pace. I ran with Tracy. We tackled the Jones hill. My glutes are so sore from Viper! I cannot believe how much they hurt. I could barely squat down to pick up the newspaper.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards in the outdoor pool. I love swimming laps outside in the summer! My legs STILL hurt from Viper.
Friday = Ran 4 miles with an average pace of around 9:30. I pushed myself pretty hard and felt like I got a good workout. I am liking the idea of focusing on running and not feeling the pressure of triathlon.
Saturday = Intervals at Wendy Kroger Park. The loop at Wendy Kroger is slightly less than a track. It is about 0.18 miles while the track is 0.25. I did about a mile of intervals--one fast lap followed by a recovery lap. Plus I ran to the pool while Hailey biked. I might do intervals at the park instead of the track or not as often as going to the track. It is way more convenient staying close to home.
Sunday = Rest
This summer is turning into a repeat except I threw out the idea of training for a triathlon much earlier--this past week in fact. I lost motivation but I also considered the things I want out of this summer. I work full time now away from the home during the school year and am trying to complete this early childhood education associate degree. I want quality time with my family this summer.
When I was talking to my brother-in-law in Tennessee, he was sharing the time restraints required to train for an Ironman triathlon. He said he refused to drive places to train. I would have to drive all the way to Silverton to any sort of open water training. The long bicycle rides take place on Saturdays when I want to be with the family.
Last summer we were on sabbatical but I do not feel like I learned the discipline of rest and Sabbath until this summer. I still went to Camp Calvin last summer which was very exhausting. I was still writing for The Banner which I wanted to quit by late July. I was busily searching for an ETM co-leader. Since I did not have one by mid August, I found myself in a tailspin of anxiety. There was much uncertainty about my new job. I knew I had a job but pay, location, practicum location were not determined until mid September. I wanted time to work on guitar and paint. I did not pick up my guitar all summer. I never painted either. I spent quite a bit of time training for a triathlon I never ended up doing anyway. Although it was a wonderful summer, it was a learning experience too.
So now here we are in early July. I don't want to make the financial investment of approximately $125.00 to do a triathlon at the end of the summer. When my heart is not really into it. What I do want to do and what I have wanted to do for a very long time is to run a marathon in Arizona. I have my mind set on the Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon in January. I want to follow Hal Higdon's Marathon 3 program which allows me to bike one day a week and swim one day a week. I plan to bike with the club or by myself until it gets cold out. Then I will switch to Spin Class. I can swim in the outdoor pool or indoor pool until early September. Running is where my passion is. It always has been.
The problem is I don't know if my IT band can handle it. I have been having problems with it for several years. Once I hit around 9 or 10 miles, it acts up. I think I could still swing a half marathon even if I have to be in pain the last few miles. The Rock and Roll would allow me to switch to the half with no consequences. I need to be proactive on doing my physical therapy. My PT said the main problem is my hips are too weak and I am not strengthening them enough. So if I can continue to do my PT, gradually add miles, and take care of my body--I might be able to complete my fifth marathon.
So I have four Pre-weeks before I would actually have to start training for it. I have been exercising off and on since summer began. I have eaten terrible the last few days and not done much exercise since last Wednesday. So it's going to be a slow start...so slow in fact I decided not to exercise today for no good reason. Once I hit my motivation, I think I will be fine. I am just praying I don't deal with the IT band issues. It has been very discouraging once I hit that point.
I am not going run more than six to seven miles the next four weeks. That will allow me to gradually build. The Marathon 3 program is 24 weeks long so it does gradually build to the 20 miles which I would not do until the late fall. In 8 weeks I would need to run 9 miles. That is typically the point I start feeling the pain.
I am going to blog about it so I can track it and also hold myself accountable for doing my PT.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Viper. It hurt but I felt like I was working all the running muscles I am supposed to be working!
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles. Somehow Map My Run glitched or something happened because I lost my stats. I did run 4 miles at about a 9.50 - 10.00 minute mile pace. I ran with Tracy. We tackled the Jones hill. My glutes are so sore from Viper! I cannot believe how much they hurt. I could barely squat down to pick up the newspaper.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards in the outdoor pool. I love swimming laps outside in the summer! My legs STILL hurt from Viper.
Friday = Ran 4 miles with an average pace of around 9:30. I pushed myself pretty hard and felt like I got a good workout. I am liking the idea of focusing on running and not feeling the pressure of triathlon.
Saturday = Intervals at Wendy Kroger Park. The loop at Wendy Kroger is slightly less than a track. It is about 0.18 miles while the track is 0.25. I did about a mile of intervals--one fast lap followed by a recovery lap. Plus I ran to the pool while Hailey biked. I might do intervals at the park instead of the track or not as often as going to the track. It is way more convenient staying close to home.
Sunday = Rest
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