Quick Sunday Stroll!

I have a busy day ahead of me...but I managed to get up and go for a 2.5 mile POWER walk in about 30 minutes....I was treking...swings arms and all!

Another day...another practice TRI!

Headed to the gym at 7am today to do another practice TRI....I'm only 3 weeks away and still struggling with some things. The worst part about today was that I forgot my bike shorts...so I was going 3 miles on the bike, 1 mile on the treadmill, repeat....it was awful. My buns are killing me today.

With all the discomfort...I finished in 1 hour and 47 minutes. Good Times!!

Commitment!

Seriously, I thought I knew what commitment was...I bought a house last summer with my fiance, I'm getting married in a little over a month, I've worked full time for many years, I've studied for the CPA exam...but it was not until I started training for my first TRIATHLON when I really figured out what commitment was/is!

It's nuts! There are not enough hours in the day, or days in the weeks, or weeks in the year to get me ready for my TRI and it's only 23 days away!

I did it!

14 miles on the open road...it took 1 hour and I feel great! I definitely didn't max out...but I did get a better feel for my bike and riding with other people! Plus, I met a nice girl named Danielle. I had a major crash...but survived with no wounds! Thank God!!!

The Open Road...

Today, I made it out on the open road and took my bike for a 6.3 mile ride to my parents house. It's quite hilly and I hit some difficulty, but made it in 40 minutes. I'm still trying to get my endurance back after being sick and know that this week I am going to have to push myself the hardest yet. I'm down to 4 weeks and right now...I know I can complete the TRI...but I also know that I can do better!

Tomorrow after work I'm going to do my first Luna Chix Tri work-out and go for a 14-mile bike ride and 2-mile run. I'm crossing my fingers....

Recovery Run!

After completing the TRI yesterday, my body was a little achy today...but I decided that I must push through and do some form of training! In the heat of the day (NOT SMART)...I decided to run! I completed 2 miles in 28 minutes (with some walking and jogging). It's not the best...but it's something!

The Whole Tri!

With 4 weeks left (and a couple bad weeks of training)...I got up determined to do my entire TRI again today! I beat my last time of 1 hour and 53 minutes and completed it in 1 hour and 46 minutes!

I'm going to keep on TRI-ing this weekend and see where I get!

Monday - only 40 days left!

With only 40 days left...I hit the gym for a "power" ride! I biked 8.5 miles in 30 minutes and burned 230 Calories!

Tomorrow, I'm going to ride with the Luna Chix...and see how I do on the open road!

Biking and Learning...

So it might seem obvious to some...but I went to a new YMCA last night and learned something new on the bike....the harder the resistance at the same RPM equals higher MPHs.

Interesting...

Before, I was trying to get my RPMs the highest and not worry about the resistance...I have a whole new training plan mapped out. It involves intervals and resistance...just like I did with my running.

All in all...I did 11.4 miles on the bike in 55 minutes and burned 380 Calories! It was more of a learning day at the gym, but I still got a work out in.

Something has obviously switched in my training...I'm more dedicated and I'm having fun!

I got home last night and my wetsuit that I ordered was here. Talk about "TIGHT"....I kind of feel like Britney Spears in "Oops, I did it again"...if it was red, I would have nailed it. Anyway, I danced for Rich in the wetsuit and laughed at how the transition out of that might be my hardest.

Today is my day off....my body says THANK YOU!

New runner alert!

It wasn't a fluke...
I did it again!

Tonight, I headed to the gym, destined to see if I really could run...or if I just dreamed it all.

Nope, I did it...and faster!!!

This time I ran 27 of my 35 minutes and 10 seconds....(YES! YES! YES!) and completed my 2.8 miles and burned over 280 Calories.

I feel fantastic. My calves are a little sore...but that is what stretching is for!

And Running, Running...

So I headed to the gym after work last night...destined to "learn" how to run.

I started with a 30 minute bike warm-up and rode for 7.75 miles and burned 200 Calories...then headed over to the treadmill.

I DID IT!

I ran intervals...but in total ran for 25 of my 36.5 minutes...plus, I completed my entire 2.8 miles in 36.5 minutes. That is my personal best! I can't believe how much progress I'm making. I've never sweated like I did last night...and it felt GREAT!

Wetsuit...

I splurged tonight and bought one...I figured that I need to get out in the open water a few times before the TRI...and renting one just didn't make sense.

Wow! I'm really doing this!

I DID IT!

I completed my 1st training Triathlon! I headed to the gym at 10...entered the water at 10:12 am...and completed my .5 miles in 18 minutes. I did a quick transition and headed to the cycle room to ride my 11.2 miles. I completed this in 44 minutes and 30 seconds. After my biking, I went to the treadmill...a little exhausted, but wanting to finish what I started, I decided to just walk it. I completed my 2.8 miles in 43 minutes.

All in all...I felt great and know that I could have pushed myself harder...but I'm continuing to learn and grow and know what my body can do!

TRI attempt #1 - 1 hour, 53 minutes (from in the pool until done with run including transitions!)

Back in it!

Went for my 30 minutes power walk this morning...down and up the hill and around the neighborhood. I think that it is about 2 miles...and I did it in 26 minutes.

Hoping to get on my bike later today...if the rain holds off! Otherwise, it's off to the gym!