This week has been a challenge training-wise. The first week of competitions at the horse show has required some long days. The good news is, we are done showing now for another week. Today I had enough time to get in a nap and a workout. Yesterday, too.
Thursday I left home at 5am and didn't return until 9pm. That was a crazy long day.
Friday I managed a 6+ mile hour run. It was nice to run again, since it had been a full week, and even that run was bad... But last night I felt good. I ran well, and didn't feel too tired. I actually felt like myself again.
Today was an easy day, and I got out on the bike tonight, for an almost hour ride. Both yesterday's workout and today's were very windy. I feel like I'm getting more confident riding in the wind.
Until next time!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
More Masters
Isn't there a saying, "No rest for the weary." That is becomming my slogan. If I can make it to bed by 9pm, I'm usually ok, but anything after that leaves me exhausted by mid-day. Especially when the alarm goes off at 5am or before!
But even with long days, I'm still managing some workouts. I'm consistant with my 6 day a week training, so far. And twice a week Master's group.
I did a short run last saturday, and it literally sucked the last tiny bit of energy out of my system. I ended up walking the last half mile home.
Monday and today I hit the Master's swim group again. Monday I had a challenging gear day - first I was late, then I ripped a hole in my swim cap, my goggles are getting old, so they decided to leak, then we were using paddles, and they kept coming off my hands. It seemed like it was one thing after another. But through all of that, the coach complemented me on becoming more comfortable and profecient in the water.
I'm feeling better with my swimming, and I can feel the improvements. Every time I go, I learn something new. It's a challenging workout, he keeps pushing us to a higher level. For example, we do a 3-2-1-0 interval - 3 breaths per 25, then 2 breaths per 25, then 1, and then 0. I'm ok for the first 25 with 3 breaths, and then with enough rest, 2 breaths. But after that I'm done! I'm still working on breathing every 3 strokes more consistantly, and the 3-2-1-0 workout helps improve my breath control.
Well, it's already late, and I'm missing out on some sleep. Enough sleep even helps my attitude - go figure! I don't get cranky nearly as fast when I'm not exhausted!
Until Next time!
But even with long days, I'm still managing some workouts. I'm consistant with my 6 day a week training, so far. And twice a week Master's group.
I did a short run last saturday, and it literally sucked the last tiny bit of energy out of my system. I ended up walking the last half mile home.
Monday and today I hit the Master's swim group again. Monday I had a challenging gear day - first I was late, then I ripped a hole in my swim cap, my goggles are getting old, so they decided to leak, then we were using paddles, and they kept coming off my hands. It seemed like it was one thing after another. But through all of that, the coach complemented me on becoming more comfortable and profecient in the water.
I'm feeling better with my swimming, and I can feel the improvements. Every time I go, I learn something new. It's a challenging workout, he keeps pushing us to a higher level. For example, we do a 3-2-1-0 interval - 3 breaths per 25, then 2 breaths per 25, then 1, and then 0. I'm ok for the first 25 with 3 breaths, and then with enough rest, 2 breaths. But after that I'm done! I'm still working on breathing every 3 strokes more consistantly, and the 3-2-1-0 workout helps improve my breath control.
Well, it's already late, and I'm missing out on some sleep. Enough sleep even helps my attitude - go figure! I don't get cranky nearly as fast when I'm not exhausted!
Until Next time!
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