I really hadn't planned on doing an Ironman til 2012 at the earliest, but when I saw that Ironman Canada registration was still open online *gasp* days after it opened the possibility began to take root in my head. I actually opened up the page to register for it when my husband had the good sense to ask me 'where in Canada it was?'...good question...mapquested it...turns out it's so far north it may as well be Alaska...a mere 48 hour drive. Scratch that. I signed up for Eagleman Ironman 70.3 and tried to be satisfied. That really should be challenge enough right?! If I can't do an Ironman, I can do two half ironmans for the same price. I'll sign up for Providence again or maybe Timberman...maybe volunteer at Lake Placid. Much more sensible! And then of course a few days later (after my husband...my voice of reason departed) I had to notice registration was open for Ironman Louisville in Kentucky. Debated...texted a friend for a voice of reason...friend said go for it...I said no...next year...finally I did it...I signed up for it...an Ironman. I was grinning like the Chesire Cat and giggling like a lunatic. Fast forward to 3 am when I bolt upright in bed and think...AN IRONMAN...are you insane?! You've never biked 112 miles or run 26.2 miles...and the last time you swam 2 miles was probably swim practice in college and that was in a pool. WTF did you do?????!!! So here I am...training for an ironman. First workout of the week was 20 minutes on my rollers watching Mila Jovovich kick some zombie butt, as my son had the day off from school and I wasn't able to get outside. Tomorrow its an 8 mile run! =)
Training Plan for the week:
Monday: BIKE (20-30 minutes on rollers)
Tues: RUN (8 miles)
Wed: SWIM (15) / BIKE (120 minutes)
Thursday: Swim (30 minutes)
Fri: Run (20-30 minutes)
Sat: Bike (50-60 minutes)
Let the good times roll!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I run to you!
Tuesday
20 minute run
Hill work....ran down Gungywamp and back....didn't realize it but there are some good hills on it. So got my hill work in for the week. =) I was wiped out yesterday! Took me multiple cups of coffee and a monster to keep going! Bad night sleep too, Connor decided to climb into bed with me at some point. For such a tiny, skinny being he sure takes up a lot of bed! Finally I got up and put him back in his own bed.
Feeling tons better now though...hooray for Monster. My house is clean and organized! Gotta love that! Now for my evening spin!
Wed
45 minutes on the rollers....to come!
20 minute run
Hill work....ran down Gungywamp and back....didn't realize it but there are some good hills on it. So got my hill work in for the week. =) I was wiped out yesterday! Took me multiple cups of coffee and a monster to keep going! Bad night sleep too, Connor decided to climb into bed with me at some point. For such a tiny, skinny being he sure takes up a lot of bed! Finally I got up and put him back in his own bed.
Feeling tons better now though...hooray for Monster. My house is clean and organized! Gotta love that! Now for my evening spin!
Wed
45 minutes on the rollers....to come!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Week 2
Had an awesome weekend! And now its back to training...lookey I'm a girl hehehe
60 minute bike (30 minutes on the rollers)
This week is starting off really wet and rainy, so I'm stuck inside. What can I say...its good mental training right?! I haven't had much discipline when its come to riding indoors this winter. My rollers are earning their money now though!
5 minute warmup
15 minutes 1 min hard:1 min easy
5 minutes 2 min hard: 1 min easy
5 min cool down
Picked up a stash of new movies to watch while I ride...zombieland, zombie diaries, and for a little humor Madea Family Reunion! Zombieland was a good choice...lots of blood and guts and humor too. Workout one for the week accomplished. Now for a little quality time with my foam roller and chem book! =)
60 minute bike (30 minutes on the rollers)
This week is starting off really wet and rainy, so I'm stuck inside. What can I say...its good mental training right?! I haven't had much discipline when its come to riding indoors this winter. My rollers are earning their money now though!
5 minute warmup
15 minutes 1 min hard:1 min easy
5 minutes 2 min hard: 1 min easy
5 min cool down
Picked up a stash of new movies to watch while I ride...zombieland, zombie diaries, and for a little humor Madea Family Reunion! Zombieland was a good choice...lots of blood and guts and humor too. Workout one for the week accomplished. Now for a little quality time with my foam roller and chem book! =)
Friday, March 12, 2010
Roll with me....
Thursday
45 minutes on the rollers watching Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Just a nice and steady pace. Longest spin on the rollers at one time. My hands kept going numb because I was gripping so hard to try and stay upright. Need to focus more on keeping my core tight and stop gripping quite so hard. Am really happy I've accomplished most of my workouts this week with a few blips along the way. Better to get it out of the way now though. =)
One last workout to go this week! Then its time to play! =)
45 minutes on the rollers watching Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Just a nice and steady pace. Longest spin on the rollers at one time. My hands kept going numb because I was gripping so hard to try and stay upright. Need to focus more on keeping my core tight and stop gripping quite so hard. Am really happy I've accomplished most of my workouts this week with a few blips along the way. Better to get it out of the way now though. =)
One last workout to go this week! Then its time to play! =)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I feel like a monster....
A bad ass beast! =)
Monday
First part of this workout was a 30 minute trail run with Andy. It turned into 45 because I was really enjoying myself out there. The weather is finally improving! Lots of rain next week, so I have to take advantage of this while it lasts! I layered up with my Columbia fleece and my Nike running jacket, but stripped down to just my long sleeve t-shirt 5 minutes in. I need to get one of those Garmin things to track mileage. I have no idea how far I ran.
Second part was a 15 minute swim, cut down to 10 because I spent too much time out on the trails! Worked out anyway since the water aerobics people were taking up all but 2 lanes. I appreciate the fact that they need to get their workout...but really every morning??? And 2/3s of the pool?????
Tuesday
60 Minute Bike
Was priding myself on getting all of my equipment in the car and getting down to Ocean Beach with enough time to fit this all in before I had to teach Silver Sneakers class, when it hit me....dumbass you forgot your shoes. So I had to head back home. Still fit in 45 minutes though. Felt awesome to be back out there on the road. Great way to start the day. Left me with the feel good happy endorphins. Now I remember why I love training so much! Easy ride with a few sprints thrown in. Pequot
Wed
Intervals
10 minutes jog warm up to get my legs going (15 minute mile)
15 minutes of intervals...2 minutes at a 10 minute mile and then 1 at 15 min mile recovery
Its going to take a lot of work to get back to where I was before I hurt myself last year, I def need to push harder when I'm doing intervals. Embrace the pain! =)
Thursday
I wanted to do my long run today, but I am going to switch and do my bike this evening on the rollers and run tomorrow. Have to go get a manicure and pedicure this am before work. Yes, I am a girl! Girl's Night Out this weekend so have to pretty it up! =)
Monday
First part of this workout was a 30 minute trail run with Andy. It turned into 45 because I was really enjoying myself out there. The weather is finally improving! Lots of rain next week, so I have to take advantage of this while it lasts! I layered up with my Columbia fleece and my Nike running jacket, but stripped down to just my long sleeve t-shirt 5 minutes in. I need to get one of those Garmin things to track mileage. I have no idea how far I ran.
Second part was a 15 minute swim, cut down to 10 because I spent too much time out on the trails! Worked out anyway since the water aerobics people were taking up all but 2 lanes. I appreciate the fact that they need to get their workout...but really every morning??? And 2/3s of the pool?????
Tuesday
60 Minute Bike
Was priding myself on getting all of my equipment in the car and getting down to Ocean Beach with enough time to fit this all in before I had to teach Silver Sneakers class, when it hit me....dumbass you forgot your shoes. So I had to head back home. Still fit in 45 minutes though. Felt awesome to be back out there on the road. Great way to start the day. Left me with the feel good happy endorphins. Now I remember why I love training so much! Easy ride with a few sprints thrown in. Pequot
Wed
Intervals
10 minutes jog warm up to get my legs going (15 minute mile)
15 minutes of intervals...2 minutes at a 10 minute mile and then 1 at 15 min mile recovery
Its going to take a lot of work to get back to where I was before I hurt myself last year, I def need to push harder when I'm doing intervals. Embrace the pain! =)
Thursday
I wanted to do my long run today, but I am going to switch and do my bike this evening on the rollers and run tomorrow. Have to go get a manicure and pedicure this am before work. Yes, I am a girl! Girl's Night Out this weekend so have to pretty it up! =)
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Let the training begin!
Nothing like a good zombie movie to kick off the 2010 training season! I decided schedule be damned, I will try and fit in a Half-Ironman this season.
30 minutes on the rollers
5 minutes warm up
5 minutes (1 min hard, 1 minute easy)
10 minutes ( 2 minutes hard, 1 minute easy)
10 minutes Big Ring (1 min hard, 1 min easy)
And now I'm off to enjoy some quality time with my foam roller!
The plan for week 1 training!
Sunday-Bike (30 minutes on the rollers)
Monday-swim 20 min, run 30 min
Tues-Bike 90 minutes outdoors
Wed-swim 20, run 30 min
Thurs-Run 50 minutes outdoors
Fri-Bike (45 minutes on the rollers)
Sat-OFF
30 minutes on the rollers
5 minutes warm up
5 minutes (1 min hard, 1 minute easy)
10 minutes ( 2 minutes hard, 1 minute easy)
10 minutes Big Ring (1 min hard, 1 min easy)
And now I'm off to enjoy some quality time with my foam roller!
The plan for week 1 training!
Sunday-Bike (30 minutes on the rollers)
Monday-swim 20 min, run 30 min
Tues-Bike 90 minutes outdoors
Wed-swim 20, run 30 min
Thurs-Run 50 minutes outdoors
Fri-Bike (45 minutes on the rollers)
Sat-OFF
Friday, January 1, 2010
2010
Re-reading my race report for Providence leaves me really excited to be at the start of a new season! I took two weeks off to enjoy the so called off-season and ended up taking three off because of a nasty sinus infection. And now....bring it on! =) Here's my draft list of races for 2010...have already made some changes.
May 16th Soapstone Trail Half Marathon
July 11th Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island
October ? 2010 Bimblers Bluff 50K
January ? 2011 Goofy Challenge in Florida
Hoping to do some shorter trail races leading up to the trail half in May. I want to be more prepared then last year, so I don't end up hurting myself again. Still haven't ventured out on the trails much as last trail run where my ankle gave out twice still burns in my memory. Have been spending a lot of time on legs and strengthening those troublesome ankles.
May 16th Soapstone Trail Half Marathon
July 11th Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island
October ? 2010 Bimblers Bluff 50K
January ? 2011 Goofy Challenge in Florida
Hoping to do some shorter trail races leading up to the trail half in May. I want to be more prepared then last year, so I don't end up hurting myself again. Still haven't ventured out on the trails much as last trail run where my ankle gave out twice still burns in my memory. Have been spending a lot of time on legs and strengthening those troublesome ankles.
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