Running: 5x (1 brick run) Total: 17.7 mi (all in holy hills land, minus brick)
Swimming: 2x total: 3600 yards
Biking: 2x (1 60 min spin + 22 mi road)
Other: Nadda! NO weights, no yoga- bad alisa!
I had a good training week, not great. With moving and our anniversary, my eating went to pot this week and it showed on the scale (1lb gain UGH). I did get in 2x of running, biking and swimming-GO ME! Sadly, no long run or long swim. I have no excuse--I was just plain lazy yesterday! My bike ride on Saturday afternoon went well, 22 miles, that’s far for me. I decided a couple of things on this ride:
1) I need bike gloves, I have blisters;
2) I need sunglasses (other than my “rockstar” large frame ones- no I didn’t wear these riding, I didn’t wear any sunglasses and ended up with bugs in my eyes-YUCK);
3) I still need to work on getting comfortable on the bike (i.e. re-learning to drink and ride);
4) Bike shorts make a world of difference!
In an effort to stay positive and not berate myself for no long run/long swim, I’ll recap my big triumph for the week –my bike ride! I didn’t want to deal with the downtown riders so I opted not to start the Springwater trail at the waterfront instead I went to the Johnson’s Creek Trailhead. I’ve run from here before, it’s a little ghetto to begin with and there are quite a few stop lights/crossings but after about 6 miles, it gets really pretty. It was an absolutely gorgeous day- about 80ish and not a cloud in the sky-PERFECT! I was busy in the morning taking Mr. Pi to the airport, unpacking more of our stuff, and taking the dog for a long walk so I didn’t get out on the trail until about 2ish. Being the smart rider that I am, I texted Gazelle to let someone local know I was going out on the trail. (Note to self: Order a Road ID.) I chose Springwater because it’s flat and I didn’t want to attempt a long bike ride in holy hills land (at least not yet). My goal was to ride longer than I did a few weeks ago with Mr. Pi (i.e. longer than 14.5 miles). When I hit 8 miles, I figured I could go another 2 to make it an even 20. I must have been in a groove because before I knew it I looked down and Geoff (my Garmin, who I just learned has a bike setting) said 11.1 miles. I stopped to stretch for a minute or so (I wish I had taken pictures, it was sooooo pretty) and hopped back on the bike to ride back to the car. According to Geoff, my average pace was 12.2 MPH, I didn’t hit pause for lights/crossings, I have no idea if that’s fast or slow. I wasn’t really pushing it but I wasn’t going super easy either. My goal for this ride was to get some distance on the bike. Jen, my Tri Guru, said to train 2 x the distance of the tri. My sprint tri is 12 miles on the bike so I'm working my way toward 24+ miles. My other tri guru mentioned adding sprint intervals, I haven’t done these yet on the road but do them a lot in spin class. I have 5 more weeks to step it up on the bike overall, I was happy with my first solo longish ride.
As for runs this week, I am disappointed I didn’t do a long run. I’ve been hitting the hills hard which has slowed my average pace and also started to bother my knee a little. I’m hoping to run in flatland this week. I’m actually leaving for the Dunlap family vacation either Tuesday or Wednesday. My sister-in-law is preggers so the trip was moved closer to her home and hospital. I’ll be heading out to the mountains of Utah to a Chateau by a lake- sounds peaceful and hopefully, perfect for training (no, I'm not Mormon). I’d like to get in a couple of open water swims. Utah is at altitude so while I may find some flat stretches there may be the challenge of running at altitude. Since I’m driving out, I’m hoping my bike (it needs a name, suggestions are welcome) will fit in the car. I decided to change up my goals for the week a bit since I’ll be out of my normal routine and hopefully with a little more time to train. I will be spending lots of quality family time so this may be a little ambitious.
1) 2 long runs (9 + miles); 1 tempo; 1 brick (15-20 min) = 4 runs
2) 1 long bike (22 + miles); 1 interval bike; 1 medium “get comfortable ride” = 3 bikes
3) 2-3 open water swims (20-60 minutes)
4) Non weight circuit (i.e. pushups, abs, squats, lunges) = at least once!
5) Couch to 5k (One of my sister-in-laws, not the pregnant one, is thinking about starting this plan. I’m super excited that someone in the fam, other than Mr. Pi, is thinking about running. The plan starts with a walk/run, which she can totally do! I’m so excited to head out with her—YAY!)
Probably a bit ambitious but I didn’t get the nickname AO (ambitious one) for nothing, right?!?!
Since my munchkin picture on Friday was such a hit here are a few more:
Posing in her new collar, same car ride with all the boxes!
After her long walk to the dog park and back on Saturday.
Cuddling on Sunday morning, awwww!
18 comments:
I was going to offer my car rack for your bike, but after thinking about it, have decided that will not work AT ALL, because our cars are such different shapes - but your vehicle is big enough that it should work if you take the front tire off.
Do you have exercise bands? Let me know if you want to borrow a set. I find them super helpful for at-home strength stuff. I use them for leg extensions/curls & lat pulldowns, and I know they can be used for other stuff as well.
Lunch tomorrow, maybe?
Good job on the workouts. Especially the solo bike ride. YES YES YES for bike gloves. Make sure you get ones that have a really soft material on the outside of the thumbs so you can use them to wipe your nose. Sounds gross, but you'd be amazed at how often you will do this. Totally understand about the cofidence of the drinking water and riding at the same time. Why doed is feel so dangerous?
Have fun on your trip.
great job on all your workouts girl!! looks like a great weeke to me! keep it up :) have a great vacation too!!
WOW - you are ambitious :) And that dog is super cute!! Love it! Cant wait to have her again.
Good job with your workouts! Biking shorts and gloves make a HUGE difference. You'll be able to ride for longer distances without getting uncomfortable. Have fun in Utah and tell my BFF I lover her! :)
Good job on all that biking. you are a rock star to me because for me the bike - death. Have fun on your trip this week! Don't worry about the long run, you'll get one in soon and you'll feel great about it! Working hills always hurts my knees too.
Great job on your bike ride!! I was on the SW this weekend too. :)
Have a great time in Utah, I bet it will be beautiful. Take lots of pics!
Yes, please get a Road ID!
I have gotten TWO bugs STUCK in my eyes when running in the past. (Once I didn't realize the bug was still in there for a couple of hours after my run. EWW!!) After that I bought some sport glasses that had interchangeable lenses. So now in any light condition I can wear something to protect them.
Good luck getting your workouts in during your family vacay! You can do it!!
Congrats on the bike ride! That is an awesome weekend accomplishment!
Love the last picture of you and Zoey!
Sunday snuggles-actually any day snuggles with your furry family ROCKS!!!
Nice job. Drinking on the bike is definitely something that you have to do and practice to get good at. I still need to get better at it too.
Bike shorts are the best!!
I never quite mastered the bike and drink (of course I am still trying to master the bike and don't fall) but I bought a camelback. I know it is lame, especially in Sprint Tri's but I feel more comfy with it. So if you don't mind being lame, it is something you could check out.
Good work on all the workouts! You've been busy busy!
Aren't bike shorts the best? Great long ride.
I think having a dog is one of the single greatest joys in life. Seriously. I was just telling my dog the other day that he was the best investment I have ever made. For around $200, I have an adorable little pal that makes me laugh daily, that snuggles me constantly, and that thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Sweet!
BTW...this is HTC. I've rebranded and rejoined the blogging world.
I've just moved myself - I think that's a workout in itself.. YOu had a great week - onwards and upwards!
Love the photos. Also have a safe 4th of July!
...and once you DO get more comfortable, loosen the death grip on the handle bars to help alleviate the pressure. Eventually, you won't need/want gloves (too much time in transition spent putting them on/taking them off). It'll all come together! Yay for tri.
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