I haven't given up

I went swimming on Tuesday. I did 3 groups of 8 lengths. I didn't even feel that tired after word. And then I had another great workout today. I biked for 20 minutes and then I ran 20. I really feel like I'll be able to do my 5K next saturday.

Half a Tri

Today I decided to do half a Triathlon. The swim went better than I thought. 16 lengths and I wasn't even that tired. I had to do a couple back strokes but overall it went really well. I didn't stop once and I only touched the bottom (on my turn around) a couple of times. Biking went well as always. Good timing. Then I hit the run. WOW! I couldn't even do the full 1.5 miles. Which is weak cause it wasn't even 15 minutes which is usually what I do. I had to walk the end of it. The heart burn was so terrible and my legs were just jello. That's like the first time my mind has lost to my body when I really wanted something. I wanted to finish it so bad but just couldn't. Like asking a Coach to take you out of the game. What a shame.

Day 44 and 43

Wow, I just had the best swim. I made sure I did five lengths without stopping to rest in the middle and I am pooped! I had to do one length in back or breast stroke towards the end. But it felt good to go so strong. And on my last length (20th) I went as hard as I could. What a break through!

Yesterday I swam and biked. I swam next to this girl that went so fast and never stopped to catch her breathe. She's the one who inspired me to not stop between lengths. I really have to nip it in the butt and get ready for this thing.

Day 46

Today I biked my usual 12.4 and then ran on the elliptical runner. Those things are so slow. I ran for 20 minutes and didn't even do a full 3/4 mile. Weak sauce. I swear the new ones have a shorter stride too. I use to feel like I was really running at USU, but now I don't even feel a jog, more like a speed walk.

Day 47, Almost there

Today I ran 15 minutes and it was a pain. Which is to bad because I have to run 20 minutes on Thursday. I also swam my 20 lengths. And now I'm going to go get some cookies from the basement. I am such an oink. How do I stop?

Ran 15 mins, Swam 20 lengths

And continued to eat junk food

Day 50, Slow Poke

Today I only biked half my miles. I was just so exhausted. I don't know if it's because of yesterday or because I didn't get to sleep until 4am. But I wanted to reserve some of my strength for swimming. Which I did 15 lengths. The pool was so gross. There were so many dead gnats. Hope it's cleaned out by tomorrow.

51, a little of each + Basketball

Today was tiering. First I biked my 12.4 in 41 minutes. Then I tried to run for 15 minutes but only made about half the time. Then I swam, once again only half the lengths I usually do. But to top it off I played Bball tonight. So to say the least, I'm tired. I really need to work hard in order to be ready for my Triathlon. 6 1/2 weeks to go!

Day 54, Open Water Swim

All the advice givers say it's best to practice the open water swim, so that's what I did yesterday. It was pretty weird. There wasn't any seaweed, but I did get a mouthful of dirty water. And it's weird to look through your goggles. I don't think I'll ever be able to swim a full half mile, but I'm determined to try.

Day 56, a partner

Today I biked 12.5 miles with my father-in-law. It was nice to be on a real trail instead of just a machine. We went through the woods, up some big hills, and home. It was a nice ride.

Almost Flawless, Day 59

I ran 15 minutes today. I'm not quiet at 6 miles an hour which is where I need to be if I want to meet my goal of 5K in 30, but hopefully I'll get there.

Today was the first day I actually felt good about my swimming. I'm nervous cause I won't hit the water again for a week and I don't want to loose my rhythm. I swam freestyle for 19 lengths, and did the breast stroke for one. I wasn't as tired as usual and I felt like I had a good steady pace. I'm so excited. Now I know I can do this.

Good swimming on day 60

My biking was a little slower than last time. I don't know if that's because I had it on a higher level or what. But my swimming was a lot better. I did three whole lengths in a row without much of a struggle. I can't really turn my head right when I come up for breathe. Weird, that that's my biggest struggle. Oh, I need to get a suit.

Done Early on Day 61

Today I ran a wooping 11 minutes. One mile to be exact. Then I walked another half a mile. Next I was on to my swim. I wore the little hair cover thing today. I bet I looked like such a geek. But I didn't have to wash my hair when I showered today. I swam 4 heats of 5x25. I really feel like I'm becoming a better swimmer.

To help me keep up on my workouts I wrote out a calendar on our fridge's white message board, since we never use it for messages. I was going to take a picture of it, but turns out it is all backwards in the photo. Well, my goals are to bike the full 12.4 once a week. Run my 5K in thirty minutes on Sept 6, and start swimming 3 heats of 200 in a couple weeks. I really think these goals will keep me on track.

Day 63, Whole Lotta Swimmin

Today I did another 20 lengths in the pool. I tried doing reps of five. Some training advice I read said it's best to do 5x25 as fast as you can. But I could only do 5x25 one time. Then I was pooped, so I lollie gagged the next 15 laps.

I'm a little disappointed in myself this week. I only did about half the work out I had hoped for. I better do better next week, no excuses.

Been slacking off, Day 64

I missed the last couple of days because I wasn't feeling good. And I would have missed today if Ben hadn't encouraged me to go running for a little bit. The sad thing is I could only do about 13 minutes! AHHHH, what have I done? I'm not in as good a shape as I use to be. Ben and I signed up for a 5K in couple of weeks, so now I have to do some training for that.