Finding Balance

my training blog my training calendar my training reports
print

July 29

Run
  • 54m 16s
  • 6.32 miles
  • 08m 35s /Mi

Fleet Feet Women's 10K

I ran this one pretty hard and likely would have had a slightly better time if the air by Lake Michigan hadn't been soooooo heavy.  Stopped to walk for about 30 seconds in mile 4 and for another 15 in mile 5.  BUT, this is a PR by over 2.5 minutes from last fall so I can't argue. :)

Plus, I raced with Whizzz, CindyK and StartingToTri and that was a blast too.  Thanks ladies!

  • Health data: Sleep: 2 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 6.5 Overall Workout: 3

July 28

Quick 30 minute run today to loosen up before tomorrow's 10K.  Running the Fleet Feet Women's Festival with Whizzzzz.  :)  Should be fun!

  • Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 4 Hours slept: 9

July 27

Bike
  • 2h 04m 04s
  • 32.31 miles
  • 15.63 Mi/hr

Worked on maintaining even effort up hills and cornering.

Run
  • 08m 11s
  • 0.93 miles
  • 08m 49s /Mi

1.2 miles FAST, preferable at 7:45 or better

Supposed to ride outside with Brett today--work on cornering and other fun stuff.  Not sure it'll happen though with the rain that's been predicted.  Either way, I know I'll get some workout in with da coach.

Last day for my sitter.  So sad.   It was nice while it lasted.  :(

Well, as you can see I missed the mark completely on my run.  My legs were WASTED from climbing hills and I had nothing in the tank for the run.  I started to wheeze when I hit the path along the river.  The village had mowed there this morning and it finished me off.  Afterward, I was able to clearly tell that I was dehydrated too.  A couple of good lessons for me on today's ride outside of the things we were working on.  1) I needed to bring gel.  2) Drink more water on these yucky, humid days.  3) Never believe your coach when he says you're going out for an hour or hour and a half.  It's ALWAYS longer. ;)

 

July 26

Bike
  • 45m 13s
  • -----
  • -----

10' Z1, 25' Z2, 10' Z1

Took Jack to the farmers market and then the zoo this morning.  I just LOVE when we get to the market early and there are plenty of heirloom tomatoes there.  Can't wait to tuck into those tonight!  Little basil, little marinated mozzererlla.  Mmmmmm.  Lucky me!

Hitting the trainer for 45 minutes when Jack has his nap, which should be shortly. 

Short and easy trainer ride.  Slightly disrrupted by Jack waking up early.  Had to wait 30 minutes until Frank came home before I could finish.  Felt good though.  Not screamin' from the hammies.

  • Health data: Sleep: 2 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 7 Overall Workout: 3

July 25

Swim
  • 52m
  • 2450.00 yards
  • 02m 07s /100 yards

350 easy free + 50 dolphin kick on back with zoomers + 100 breaststroke + 250 free with ankle bands + 200 butterfly drill with zoomers + 500 easy free, rest 10'' + 400 easy free, rest 10'' + 500 easy free, rest 10'' + 100 backstroke

Swam this morning.  A little discomfort but nothing terrible.  I'm just pooped today.  Maybe it's because I'm working on kicking the soda habit.  Morning coffee only lasts so long. 

Going to get half hour massage later today.  :) 

BTW, I just found out today a friend of mine from high school is on BT.  His name is Jonathan, he raced SoR last weekend and is a pretty cool dood.  If you are so inclined to say hi to him his BT user name is jnieuwsma.  And it appears he doesn't have any BT friends.  Wah, wah, wah.  :(

 

I need to decide the best approach for today.  My mom is coming to watch Jack but not until after 10.  Then there is the whole high-maintenance issue ... picky eater, clean freak, etc.  I love my mom but she's getting whacked in her old age.  Her needs take up as much time as her being here frees up.  But she's a keeper.  As kind and thoughtful as the day is long.

I'd like to get the swim in that I missed this morning and shoot for trainer ride tonight.  Just not sure if I can squeeze in a trip for a massage, which really might benefit my body the most given the whole hammy issue.  Which seems to only be problematic in very contrived situations today like when a bend from the waist to touch my toes while standing. 

  • Health data: Sleep: 3 Stress: 3 Soreness: 2 Fatigue: 4 Hours slept: 6.75

July 24

Well .... it looks like I'll be taking care of a slight hammy tweak.  I pulled up out of my run today during the third 4x1200 after nailing the first two:  7:07, 7:13.  I could feel something was off during my warmup.  I even stopped to stretch for 10 minutes after warming up for 10 minutes.  During the third I was painfully aware of my left hammy and decided to pull the plug.  Well, sort of.  I went to gym and tried to finish there but after two attempts at the 1200 and only getting through 400-500M I decided enough was enough and maybe I should leave the thing alone.  Spent another 20 minutes stretching various other muscles and called coach.  

 I'm thinking to try the swim tomorrow.  We'll see about the rest from there.  I must say that the nap I had today was delightful and followed up by flowers from my husband.  :)

Track workout and 2450 yard swim today.  This is the last week for my sitter and I'm kind of sad.  But Lake Zurich is in two weeks and the major training is pretty much wrapping up.  Looking at Montessori schools for Jack so hopefully I'll get him into an organized program soon.

 

  • Health data: Sleep: 3 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 7.5 Overall Workout: 2

July 23

Rest day.  And most appreciated.  Going through boxes from the basement before putting anything back in.  Interestingly, I have about 5 to go through while my husband has about 20. If I haven't used it in the last 4 years since we moved in, I'm guessing I don't need it. ;)

  • Health data: Sleep: 3 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 8
show more

triathamom's Training Log


 July 2007 
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31    
 

Volume

Time
Distance

Upcoming races

Totals