Going the Distance

Today I biked the whole 12.4 miles of my Triathlon. I even did it in under 36 minutes. Which is real good considering my goal on race day is 45. And the girl who won last year did it in 34. Now, if I could just reach her time of swimming in 11. Are you kidding?!?!?! I think that is incredible. I do not know how she did it. And she ran 3 miles in 18 minutes. There is no way I'm going to place with people like that running this race with me.

I also lifted some weights to beef up my arms. But now I'm just sore.

2/3 of my laps on day 68

Today I swam 20 laps and I'm not even that tired! I decided I would take all the websites advice and avoid burnout so I'm not going to work out as much each day as I've been trying to. Two days of a good run and a good bike ride ought to be enough. Plus that will make it easier to get in my 4 days of swimming and a couple days of weights. I didn't run the 5K. I want to do one before my Triathlon so hopefully another comes to town. I had to take the Praxis Saturday, get plants for our balcony, and do the grocery shopping. Plus my shoulder hurt from all that swimming, so by 8:00 I just wasn't up for a 5K. Maybe later.

Half my laps

Yesterday I biked and swam. I biked 9.5 miles in 30 mins, which is right on track with my goals. The more amazing part is that I swam 15 lengths of the pool, which is approximately half my triathlon. Granted I stopped and rested at the end of each length. But just the fact that I could do it says something exciting. I think I might run a 5K today. Wish me luck!

Day 72, A Lot of Basketball

I didn't work out today because I had to finish Water for Elephants. I couldn't put it down. But I still got a lot of running in, with a good two hours of Basketball. I love Thursday night Basketball. The girls I play with are are so fun.

Day 73. A little of everything.

I was so lazy today. I didn't do anything but read and sleep until about 2:00. Then I finally decided to get my workout in before I had to go to Basketball practice. So I ran 20 mins and biked 30. Went to practice, came home, ate dinner, and got a quick swim in before the night was over. Ben and I figured I have to get up to about 30 laps in the pool to equal my 750m swim. Doesn't sound so bad, but as for right now, I can hardly do two. It's just so hard to breathe. I get so out of breathe. Practice Practice Practice.

I'm going to die . . . Day 74

I don't know why I ever stopped working out. Being too busy is no excuse. I just love the way I feel after a good sweat. I started today with a 30 min bike ride. Our new gym is really nice. I rode a random hill setting. I was making good time. I slowed down a bit on the last half, but I still figured I could have gone 12.4 miles in about 45 minutes. But then I went swimming. That's a whole nother story. I was hoping I'd be able to swim for a good 15 minutes before I wore myself out. I made it 5! I was shocked. So I took a little break. And then made it another 10. But I am still pooped almost an hour later. My arms are really sore in two different spots, so I'll have to find some weight machines that strengthen my muscles in that area. I am just not a good swimmer. I really worked on my breast stroke. I think I finally have the hang of it. After I was done I watched a guy who was really good and I took a few notes for next time.

Well, I think I am going to sign up for my Triathlon today. I am so excited! It will be such a great accomplishment. I have work out goals all lined up in my head. Hope it goes as planned

Slacker!

I've been such a slacker lately. I haven't worked out at all. Unless you count riding bikes downtown with my friends. But other than that, that's all I've done in two weeks. Two weeks! But we are moving tomorrow and then I swear I'm back on the wagon. By the end of this month I'll be running 20 mins, riding 40 and swimming one full lap!