Today I braved the dark early morning and went to the Master Swim class @ 5:30am. Surprisingly it was a great time, no traffic, not feeling pulled by other responsibilities at that time of the day, watching the sun come up as we swam.
Enough of scenery though...cause the real nitty gritty stuff is that I was kicked out of the the first lane! Turns out, I can't swim. I mean , I CAN swim enough to save my life and tread water and swim 500 yards, but I don't swim "correctly". So incorrect practice will only make more incorrect technique. The coach worked with me a bit, but of course had an entire swim group to handle, and they were all very much further along than I. He kicked me out to the shallow pool. I practiced forever, going back and forth trying to breath without lifting my head, without sinking and without swallowing water. It didn't go so well. And since the coach was busy, he didn't even get to come check on how I was doing or correct me. Finally, it was time to go, thank goodness.
Basically, I don't use correct form with my arms...I don't have correct form with my head and breathing...and I don't use my legs correctly. It all boils down to, I can't swim properly. I thought swimming would be my strong point because I'm so comfortable in the water and have been swimming my entire life.....guess that didn't play in my favor after all.
In the moment, I felt frustrated, defeated, doubtful, insecure, yet DETERMINED. Who gives a flying foofoo if I'm in the shallow pool, that only adds more of a challenge to my already challenging journey. BRING IT (said with the headbob and all)
After the fact, I couldn't stop thinking about how much I wanted to go back to the pool and practice. I'm looking forward to Monday. I'll also be looking into swim lessons.
I also took a bike ride today...felt good but went to the grocery store and didn't realize how much weight my backpack full of stuff would add! I had to walk half the way home lol
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Chillax
Today was run day, but i don't have my shoes yet and really didn't want to hurt myself in old shoes. My shin splints are just starting to feel better finally!
I could have still walked, but instead i took a nap. The baby's been having trouble sleeping for about a week now and between the new training routine and not getting much sleep at night, it all finally caught up with me today. Thankfully I have an awesome husband, AWESOME I tell ya! After making me some of his world-famous cheesy eggs (well, in MY world), I went and took a nap.
Sleep really is so important. Your body actually works very hard while you rest. I figured my body deserved it.
And oh man - my appetite! It's um...non exsistant. I went from being ravenous to seriously having to force feed myself a spoonful of PB after my bike ride yesterday. It's also super important to eat! Just don't go eating a mini tub of ice cream like I did the last week. Your body needs food to refuel and build muscle. I'm sticking to simple for now, until I can better figure out how my work outs effect my hyperglycemia. I can't work on just carbs or else I horribly crash. I'm hoping that with weightloss and a new healthy lifestyle, my glycemic issue will be a thing of the past. Until it is though - chicken, eggs, fish, peanut butter, fruit and veggies are my bestest friends. Oh wait, that's not so bad after all! :o)
I could have still walked, but instead i took a nap. The baby's been having trouble sleeping for about a week now and between the new training routine and not getting much sleep at night, it all finally caught up with me today. Thankfully I have an awesome husband, AWESOME I tell ya! After making me some of his world-famous cheesy eggs (well, in MY world), I went and took a nap.
Sleep really is so important. Your body actually works very hard while you rest. I figured my body deserved it.
And oh man - my appetite! It's um...non exsistant. I went from being ravenous to seriously having to force feed myself a spoonful of PB after my bike ride yesterday. It's also super important to eat! Just don't go eating a mini tub of ice cream like I did the last week. Your body needs food to refuel and build muscle. I'm sticking to simple for now, until I can better figure out how my work outs effect my hyperglycemia. I can't work on just carbs or else I horribly crash. I'm hoping that with weightloss and a new healthy lifestyle, my glycemic issue will be a thing of the past. Until it is though - chicken, eggs, fish, peanut butter, fruit and veggies are my bestest friends. Oh wait, that's not so bad after all! :o)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ahh! So proud today!
Today was bike day.
Last mileage ride noted: 4.36 miles
Today: 7.25 miles
Need I say more?!
And it was a hilly challenge, but I did it and I enjoyed it! After a nice shower, I could have gone out again. Just training is addicting, what'll I do when I finish a race!?
Last mileage ride noted: 4.36 miles
Today: 7.25 miles
Need I say more?!
And it was a hilly challenge, but I did it and I enjoyed it! After a nice shower, I could have gone out again. Just training is addicting, what'll I do when I finish a race!?
Monday, November 17, 2008
Stroke, Stroke, Breath
Today was a swim day. I went from 6 50-laps to 10 50-laps today!
In numbers:
.17 mile last week
.28 mile today
I'm having trouble breathing to the right. I tried the 3 strokes/breath techinique, alternating sides, but everytime I took a breath on the right side I about choked. I did some drills at the side of the pool, going under and counting 2 seconds and then coming up for breath, then going right back under and doing it a few times until I had a rhythm. Then I did side drills of laying on one side in the water and coming up for air on that side, did lots of practice with this with the right side. I can do it staying still but once I'm moving, I just can't get that right side breath. I resorted back to breathing every 2nd stroke and only left sided breaths. If it works, it works. However, I'm concerned I'm exerting unnecessary energy by turning up for breath that often.
Well, I'll keep working on it. If it doesn't change then I'm just a 2 stroke left sided breather. As long as my endurance and time increases, I won't worry too much about all that other stuff.
I got some goggles today, and that helped A LOT. My center has a master's program, so I'll be doing that 2 times a week for now. It's very early! And that's coming from someone with kids. I'll pretty much get up for a feeding with the baby, put the baby back down to sleep and walk out the door. It'll take discipline, but that's what this is all about!
In numbers:
.17 mile last week
.28 mile today
I'm having trouble breathing to the right. I tried the 3 strokes/breath techinique, alternating sides, but everytime I took a breath on the right side I about choked. I did some drills at the side of the pool, going under and counting 2 seconds and then coming up for breath, then going right back under and doing it a few times until I had a rhythm. Then I did side drills of laying on one side in the water and coming up for air on that side, did lots of practice with this with the right side. I can do it staying still but once I'm moving, I just can't get that right side breath. I resorted back to breathing every 2nd stroke and only left sided breaths. If it works, it works. However, I'm concerned I'm exerting unnecessary energy by turning up for breath that often.
Well, I'll keep working on it. If it doesn't change then I'm just a 2 stroke left sided breather. As long as my endurance and time increases, I won't worry too much about all that other stuff.
I got some goggles today, and that helped A LOT. My center has a master's program, so I'll be doing that 2 times a week for now. It's very early! And that's coming from someone with kids. I'll pretty much get up for a feeding with the baby, put the baby back down to sleep and walk out the door. It'll take discipline, but that's what this is all about!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sign up!
The 2 tris I want to enter:
Iron Girl - Las Vegas
Saturday, May 9, 2009
"Sprint" .5 mile Swim - 10 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
(editing to add)...
OR this race:
The Rage
Saunday, April 19, 2009
"Sprint" .5 mile Swim - 13 Mile bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Despite whichever one I end up choosing to do as my first, I want to be ready by April 1st.
(4 1/2 months)
Iron Girl - Las Vegas
Saturday, May 9, 2009
"Sprint" .5 mile Swim - 10 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
(editing to add)...
OR this race:
The Rage
Saunday, April 19, 2009
"Sprint" .5 mile Swim - 13 Mile bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Despite whichever one I end up choosing to do as my first, I want to be ready by April 1st.
(4 1/2 months)
Shin Splints and Ice Cream
Peanut butter's good, right? Even when it's in Ben and Jerry's ice cream...
The end of the week training bombed. To the point that I serioulsy questioned wether or not I can commit to this. Plans didn't work out for my run on thursday, and then my shin splints flaired up really bad and I changed my mind as I was heading out the door for a run on Friday. Today was filled with family, coaching and the boys' soccer and karate. And then add Ben and Jerry's to it and I pretty much feel like crap.
There's a certain weight, one I won't mention until I'm far from it. Since the day of my first bike ride, I dropped 3 pounds. I vowed to never again see that weight # I once was. I don't care if i get 1 pound from it, but it's a goal to never reach it again. And to feel confident enough that I won't, I need to stay far far from it. Three pounds won't do that. Right now, that is my motivation. It's a goal I've set and I have prayed hard for the motivation I now have, I will attain this little easy goal. Along with my larger picture goals - my 3 disciplines.
I look forward to my work out, I get really excited to see how I do the next day. I'm really eager to see that endurance start going up. It's such a PIA when you're hurt and fear of it getting worse. I love google though, and found a bunch of stretches, the kind of doctor I could start seeing, and some tips for form and shoe fittings...all in about a half hour I feel better and motivated again!
Just like with my VBA2C journey, there will be bumps in the road. Challenges that make you wonder if it's all worth it. IT IS. I know it is. I know it will be. I want to look back and have a laugh at the expense of good 'ol shin splints and diversions MMUUAAHHAHAHA
The end of the week training bombed. To the point that I serioulsy questioned wether or not I can commit to this. Plans didn't work out for my run on thursday, and then my shin splints flaired up really bad and I changed my mind as I was heading out the door for a run on Friday. Today was filled with family, coaching and the boys' soccer and karate. And then add Ben and Jerry's to it and I pretty much feel like crap.
There's a certain weight, one I won't mention until I'm far from it. Since the day of my first bike ride, I dropped 3 pounds. I vowed to never again see that weight # I once was. I don't care if i get 1 pound from it, but it's a goal to never reach it again. And to feel confident enough that I won't, I need to stay far far from it. Three pounds won't do that. Right now, that is my motivation. It's a goal I've set and I have prayed hard for the motivation I now have, I will attain this little easy goal. Along with my larger picture goals - my 3 disciplines.
I look forward to my work out, I get really excited to see how I do the next day. I'm really eager to see that endurance start going up. It's such a PIA when you're hurt and fear of it getting worse. I love google though, and found a bunch of stretches, the kind of doctor I could start seeing, and some tips for form and shoe fittings...all in about a half hour I feel better and motivated again!
Just like with my VBA2C journey, there will be bumps in the road. Challenges that make you wonder if it's all worth it. IT IS. I know it is. I know it will be. I want to look back and have a laugh at the expense of good 'ol shin splints and diversions MMUUAAHHAHAHA
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Where i am
I can run for 20 minutes straight...well jog is more like it. On the treadmill, I did a brisk 5 minute walk, got off and stretched, then got back on and jogged 3-4mph for 20 minutes. I wasn't about to cry, pass out or fall down. I wasn't even really sore. I felt awesome and still do! I did about 1.5 miles. For not being a runner, I'm super proud of that!
I can do 6 50-yd laps. The indoor pool is 25 yards, and I went 12 times. I did have to take some breaks, but I never exited the water until I was completely finished. Even when i was getting tired in the middle of a lap, I would go to back stroke. I do need to work on swimming a lot though, eventhough I'm a great swimmer and feel confident in the water, I need to work on endurance. I need to work on not getting so winded so quickly.
Well, I feel confident that I'm absolutely in the right direction and am begining at a great starting point! I went to the local Tri shop here and the people there were so helpful. I bought the book My First Triathlon by Joe Friel. It's like having a personal Tri trainer right in your hands. I paid full price for it, but you can grab it there on Amazon used for around $13.
I made the decision today to sign up for a triathlon. SIGN UP! I'm going to forego a road bike and do my first triathlon with my mountain bike. I would rather fork out $$ for a wetsuit and tri-shorts or a tri-suit than worry about a new bike. A new bike along with those other things would make it finacially difficult to do my first tri until a year from now. By foregoing the road bike, I can sign up for a triathlon this spring!
I can do 6 50-yd laps. The indoor pool is 25 yards, and I went 12 times. I did have to take some breaks, but I never exited the water until I was completely finished. Even when i was getting tired in the middle of a lap, I would go to back stroke. I do need to work on swimming a lot though, eventhough I'm a great swimmer and feel confident in the water, I need to work on endurance. I need to work on not getting so winded so quickly.
Well, I feel confident that I'm absolutely in the right direction and am begining at a great starting point! I went to the local Tri shop here and the people there were so helpful. I bought the book My First Triathlon by Joe Friel. It's like having a personal Tri trainer right in your hands. I paid full price for it, but you can grab it there on Amazon used for around $13.
I made the decision today to sign up for a triathlon. SIGN UP! I'm going to forego a road bike and do my first triathlon with my mountain bike. I would rather fork out $$ for a wetsuit and tri-shorts or a tri-suit than worry about a new bike. A new bike along with those other things would make it finacially difficult to do my first tri until a year from now. By foregoing the road bike, I can sign up for a triathlon this spring!
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