I'm currently in Mississippi, ready to work for the Hurricane Hunters. It's my drill weekend, but I'm here early for a little extra work.
So, I'm training in the heat! We got in on Wednesday and I went for a good 45 minute run (only scheduled for a 30 min run). It felt like I was running in molasses. It was tough. This heat and humidity thing was kicking my butt! I'm so glad I went though. I felt so much better afterwards.
On Thursday, I was scheduled for a 30 min swim and 20 min run. I headed to the Natitorium just off base. It was 2:00pm, and I was the only person in the pool. It was fabulous!!! They had about a dozen lanes too. I love that place! So, I swam 1400 yds in my 30 minutes.
After rinsing off, I went back to base for my run. As many of my followers may know (all 2 of you), my favorite place to run is around the flight line. Off I went... into that molasses again. It was harder than I expected. Now, this is all a different "harder" than last year. I just mean it isn't as free flowing as up home. It took more effort than I expected. Anyway, I ran for 30 minutes after my swim.
Today is my rest day. It feels strange not to be running, but good at the same time. I've been pushing myself a bit harder, and need to take a quick break. I'm scheduled for a 45 min run tomorrow, and figure I'll do it at my favorite place... the flight line (insert Top Gun music here).
Friday, May 1, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Run 35 (now Bike 50)
OK, strange title, but let me explain. I was scheduled to run 35 minutes today. However, I'm going to Mississippi tomorrow and it may be hard to ride for 50 minutes. So, I swapped days. I figure it will be much easier to run 35 min when I get in tomorrow night.
It felt so good to be back on my bike again. Out on the open road! It was so windy though. It started out as a good NE wind, which was in my face the whole time. On the way back, the wind switched to SE... in my face again! UGH!!! It was in the 50s, so it was a bit nippy. It was tough at times, but it felt good.
I road almost 11 miles in 53 minutes. I'm almost liking my bike. I better learn how to like it soon... RAGBRAI is knocking on the door.
It felt so good to be back on my bike again. Out on the open road! It was so windy though. It started out as a good NE wind, which was in my face the whole time. On the way back, the wind switched to SE... in my face again! UGH!!! It was in the 50s, so it was a bit nippy. It was tough at times, but it felt good.
I road almost 11 miles in 53 minutes. I'm almost liking my bike. I better learn how to like it soon... RAGBRAI is knocking on the door.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Strength
Oh my... am I tired! I had another meeting today at my house. There's been so much going on in the past 2 weeks. I'm exhausted!!!
My back is also a bit tweaked. I went to the chiropractor today, and feel better.
So, with the sore back and exhaustion... I decided to take a day off. I feel guilty about it, but I just need to take a break. My body needs a break.
I only lost 0.2 pounds this week. It wasn't for lack of trying. I worked out more than I had in almost a year. I ate well. I think I worked too hard. I just don't know. Either way, I need a break, so I'm taking it.
My back is also a bit tweaked. I went to the chiropractor today, and feel better.
So, with the sore back and exhaustion... I decided to take a day off. I feel guilty about it, but I just need to take a break. My body needs a break.
I only lost 0.2 pounds this week. It wasn't for lack of trying. I worked out more than I had in almost a year. I ate well. I think I worked too hard. I just don't know. Either way, I need a break, so I'm taking it.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
30 Swim & 30 Bike
Well, Carleton College has it out for me. They really want me to fail in my training! The only pool they have for open lap swimming was closed today, with no signs or warning. I went in to the pool area, only to find what I guess was beginning water polo. UGH!
I wanted to go home and pout. That would be the worst choice I could make. So, I drove through the throngs of students out for the Ultimate Frisbee Tournament (day 2) to get to the gym. It's rainy and 50 degrees out, so an indoor workout was in order.
I got on that fancy bike for 45 minutes. I rode hard! It felt good to get out some of my frustrations. Then, it was upstairs to run a good 15 minutes. My friend Kari suggested I work on upping my pace. So, I pushed it fairly hard. I ran 1.5 miles in around 15:30 (I didn't have my watch so I was using the wall clock).
All in all, I'm glad I worked out. It was frustrating, but it's done for today.
I wanted to go home and pout. That would be the worst choice I could make. So, I drove through the throngs of students out for the Ultimate Frisbee Tournament (day 2) to get to the gym. It's rainy and 50 degrees out, so an indoor workout was in order.
I got on that fancy bike for 45 minutes. I rode hard! It felt good to get out some of my frustrations. Then, it was upstairs to run a good 15 minutes. My friend Kari suggested I work on upping my pace. So, I pushed it fairly hard. I ran 1.5 miles in around 15:30 (I didn't have my watch so I was using the wall clock).
All in all, I'm glad I worked out. It was frustrating, but it's done for today.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
35 min Run
Today was a much cooler and cloudier day. It was in the 50s with a pretty good wind. That wasn't going to hold me back though.
Greg and I decided to head to the Carelton College Lower Arboretum for our run. When we arrived, we saw that there was a HUGE Ultimate Frisbee Tournament today. There were cars and college kids everywhere! Luckily, they were playing and not on the trails.
Greg and I were both pretty tired. It was tough to go, but we knew we'd feel better. So, after stretching out, we were off. Now, I say we, but those who know me know that exercising is a solo event for me. Greg has his own training plan to get into running, so we didn't do this together.
I his the trail and felt sluggish. It was tough to run. I was hungry, and didn't realize how hungry until 15 minutes in when I started to feel a bit light headed. I thought I'd run just a bit more to see if it was a passing thing. 5 minutes later, I realized it was a passing thing and I kept going.
What helped me keep going? Greg! He was just about 1/10th of a mile behind me. When I turned around, he did too, and I followed him for 15 minutes. It was great! How can you not be motivated by your husband?
He did amazingly well too! That's the furthest he's run in a long time. His plan this week had him walking 90 seconds, running 60 seconds, and repeating. It always seemed like his minute of running came at a big hill. It made me smile. I'm so proud of him!
Greg and I decided to head to the Carelton College Lower Arboretum for our run. When we arrived, we saw that there was a HUGE Ultimate Frisbee Tournament today. There were cars and college kids everywhere! Luckily, they were playing and not on the trails.
Greg and I were both pretty tired. It was tough to go, but we knew we'd feel better. So, after stretching out, we were off. Now, I say we, but those who know me know that exercising is a solo event for me. Greg has his own training plan to get into running, so we didn't do this together.
I his the trail and felt sluggish. It was tough to run. I was hungry, and didn't realize how hungry until 15 minutes in when I started to feel a bit light headed. I thought I'd run just a bit more to see if it was a passing thing. 5 minutes later, I realized it was a passing thing and I kept going.
What helped me keep going? Greg! He was just about 1/10th of a mile behind me. When I turned around, he did too, and I followed him for 15 minutes. It was great! How can you not be motivated by your husband?
He did amazingly well too! That's the furthest he's run in a long time. His plan this week had him walking 90 seconds, running 60 seconds, and repeating. It always seemed like his minute of running came at a big hill. It made me smile. I'm so proud of him!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
30 Run & Strength
So, I'm still at my folks house. The work is tiring, but rewarding too. There is so much to do though, and just not enough time. Luckily, I have my wonderful sister, Dawn, to help me figure out what needs to be done. We spent today moving many boxes, so I figure that counted for strength training.
I went for a run at 2:15pm, around my childhood neighborhood. It was over 80 degrees when I hit the road. I actually wanted the heat, because I need to get ready for 90 degree weather during the tri.
It was a very tough run. I ate a late lunch, and it was still with me. At 20 minutes, I never thought I'd make it to 30 minutes. I really wanted to run over 30 min though. So, I kept going. Who knew I had it in me, but I ran a good 45 minutes. OK, not good, but I did run for 45 minutes, non-stop.
Tomorrow is a "rest" day. It's my last day of work at the folks house, so not really resting. However, no running or biking or swimming. Not too bad. I think I will miss the workouts though. Saturday is a 35 min run, and I hope to get it done in the Arboretum again. I love that place!!!
I went for a run at 2:15pm, around my childhood neighborhood. It was over 80 degrees when I hit the road. I actually wanted the heat, because I need to get ready for 90 degree weather during the tri.
It was a very tough run. I ate a late lunch, and it was still with me. At 20 minutes, I never thought I'd make it to 30 minutes. I really wanted to run over 30 min though. So, I kept going. Who knew I had it in me, but I ran a good 45 minutes. OK, not good, but I did run for 45 minutes, non-stop.
Tomorrow is a "rest" day. It's my last day of work at the folks house, so not really resting. However, no running or biking or swimming. Not too bad. I think I will miss the workouts though. Saturday is a 35 min run, and I hope to get it done in the Arboretum again. I love that place!!!
15 Swim & 30 Run
Yesterday, this is what was on tap. I did exactly this too. I went to the pool at Carleton, and swam 700 yds in 15 min. It felt good, and I would have done more, but I didn't have time. I had to get back up to my parents' house to keep cleaning.
After the swim, I hit the trail at the Carleton College Lower Arboretum. It was GORGEOUS! I hadn't gone that deep in the trail. It just kept going and going and going.... I tried to sprint up some big hills, and that kicked my butt! There were beautiful prairies and trees all along the route. It was wonderful. I can't wait to run that trail again on Saturday.
After the swim, I hit the trail at the Carleton College Lower Arboretum. It was GORGEOUS! I hadn't gone that deep in the trail. It just kept going and going and going.... I tried to sprint up some big hills, and that kicked my butt! There were beautiful prairies and trees all along the route. It was wonderful. I can't wait to run that trail again on Saturday.
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