First time I have swum since Sunday. 2,500 yards with splits of 10:44, 10:49, 10:43, 10:52, and 10:52.5 ... with various breaks in between.
All in all not bad, but Don was totally kicking tail. He was sets of 550 yds (approx 500 m) for each of my 500 yd sets - and doing them in almost the same time. Don has definitely recovered from his clavicle injury suffered back in July!
This is a good thing, though - now I have someone to push me to go faster in swimming. :-P
The weather for tomorrow is still iffy; will check the radar in the morning before heading down to Arlington to ensure the rain is going hold off until after the 10K has ended.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Post Holiday Weigh-In
Not too bad - I only gained 1 1/2 pounds after a week of Thanksgiving meals & leftovers, Chinese and sushi buffets, and too few workouts. Even with this week's setback, I've still dropped over 30 pounds (32.5 to be exact) from my "before weight" back in April. In addition, my blood pressure has dropped as well. I guess this exercise thing actually works ...
A few workouts this week after the LA Fitness session on Sunday. 55 minutes on my mom's 20+ year-old stationary bike on Tuesday - average heart rate = 152 BPM so I guess it still did its job. Yesterday, a quick 30-minute jaunt on the elliptical trainer after the flight home from Philly. Today, some swimming at lunch time.
If the weather cooperates - it might rain (and I'm such a wimp) - I plan to run Don Zetnick's Winter 10K tomorrow morning.
A few workouts this week after the LA Fitness session on Sunday. 55 minutes on my mom's 20+ year-old stationary bike on Tuesday - average heart rate = 152 BPM so I guess it still did its job. Yesterday, a quick 30-minute jaunt on the elliptical trainer after the flight home from Philly. Today, some swimming at lunch time.
If the weather cooperates - it might rain (and I'm such a wimp) - I plan to run Don Zetnick's Winter 10K tomorrow morning.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Different LA Fitness (and State), Same Workout
Cool. My LA Fitness membership is nationwide so I was able to use the branch that is very close to my brother's house with no problems at all.
A 60-minute spin class and then a 1,500 yd swim. I was a little tired after the cycling (and a little rusty after the heavy meals) so my first 500 yards was a disappointing 11:17.5, but I was able to speed up for the subsequent sets (10:54 and 10:48) and competed the full 1,500 in almost exactly 33 minutes.
The gym was a little bit crowded with post-Thanksgiving exercisers - I had to share a lane in the pool - but a great workout nonetheless. I feel good and ready to tackle those leftovers. Turkey sandwich anyone?
A 60-minute spin class and then a 1,500 yd swim. I was a little tired after the cycling (and a little rusty after the heavy meals) so my first 500 yards was a disappointing 11:17.5, but I was able to speed up for the subsequent sets (10:54 and 10:48) and competed the full 1,500 in almost exactly 33 minutes.
The gym was a little bit crowded with post-Thanksgiving exercisers - I had to share a lane in the pool - but a great workout nonetheless. I feel good and ready to tackle those leftovers. Turkey sandwich anyone?
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Holiday Week Training
Happy Thanksgiving!
Training definitely tailed off this week, but at least it wasn't at a dead stop. I was able to get a few workouts in at the beginning of the week: on Tuesday, a 45-min spin class with Don, Wilhe, and Jonathan followed by 30 minutes of inclined walking on the treadmill (2 miles + 1,050 ft elevation gain); on Wednesday, I took an hour-long spin class and followed that up with an extra 15 minutes for a solid 75 minutes of cycling.
I had hoped to swim at LA Fitness Thursday morning before heading out to the airport, but ended up needing the time for last-minute packing. Enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal with my family in Pennsylvania on Friday. Followed that up with a 2-hour lunch session at a local Chinese buffet on Saturday. I did do about 55 minutes on my brother's elliptical trainer on Saturday morning before chowing down, so we'll just call that a "recovery meal". :-)
There's a branch of LA Fitness about 6 miles from my brother's house (where we're currently staying) so hopefully I'll be able to get in a swim or spin class tomorrow or Monday. Also on the agenda, doing some shopping for cold-weather running gear.
Training definitely tailed off this week, but at least it wasn't at a dead stop. I was able to get a few workouts in at the beginning of the week: on Tuesday, a 45-min spin class with Don, Wilhe, and Jonathan followed by 30 minutes of inclined walking on the treadmill (2 miles + 1,050 ft elevation gain); on Wednesday, I took an hour-long spin class and followed that up with an extra 15 minutes for a solid 75 minutes of cycling.
I had hoped to swim at LA Fitness Thursday morning before heading out to the airport, but ended up needing the time for last-minute packing. Enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal with my family in Pennsylvania on Friday. Followed that up with a 2-hour lunch session at a local Chinese buffet on Saturday. I did do about 55 minutes on my brother's elliptical trainer on Saturday morning before chowing down, so we'll just call that a "recovery meal". :-)
There's a branch of LA Fitness about 6 miles from my brother's house (where we're currently staying) so hopefully I'll be able to get in a swim or spin class tomorrow or Monday. Also on the agenda, doing some shopping for cold-weather running gear.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Finishing up the Tri
Did a quick swim today. 2,000 yds in about 45 minutes. Set splits: 10:45, 10:51, 11:14, 11:25.
So I have successfully completed all of the portions of a Half-IronMan triathlon in 51 hours and 15 minutes. My time can only get faster from here. :-)
So I have successfully completed all of the portions of a Half-IronMan triathlon in 51 hours and 15 minutes. My time can only get faster from here. :-)
Weekend Brick
Two big events in one weekend. Am I crazy? Maybe. Happy? Definitely. I was able to slog through a 76.5 mile bike ride and a half-marathon in a 25-hour time period (9:00 AM Saturday through 10:00 AM Sunday) and today I actually feel pretty good.
I tried to pay close attention to recovery - stretching and muscle massage after the events, immediate recovery drinks (Accelerade in my cooler), and getting serious carbs and protein in post race meals - and I think that really helped. A few aches and pains: a sore back (probably still lingering from 5 hours on the bike), minor blisters on the toes and (ironically) sore hips and lower abs ... from where my hung-too-low-and/or-too-tightly Fuel Belt's water bottles were rubbing for nearly two hours!
On the plus side, my legs, knees, and ankles feel great. For the last few long runs, walking down stairs was quite painful "the day after"; not the case, today! Walking is no problem and I'll definitely be up for spin class tomorrow (though I may be there by myself with the short Thanksgiving holiday week). However, even if I were a girl, I don't think I'd be wearing heels. :-)
I tried to pay close attention to recovery - stretching and muscle massage after the events, immediate recovery drinks (Accelerade in my cooler), and getting serious carbs and protein in post race meals - and I think that really helped. A few aches and pains: a sore back (probably still lingering from 5 hours on the bike), minor blisters on the toes and (ironically) sore hips and lower abs ... from where my hung-too-low-and/or-too-tightly Fuel Belt's water bottles were rubbing for nearly two hours!
On the plus side, my legs, knees, and ankles feel great. For the last few long runs, walking down stairs was quite painful "the day after"; not the case, today! Walking is no problem and I'll definitely be up for spin class tomorrow (though I may be there by myself with the short Thanksgiving holiday week). However, even if I were a girl, I don't think I'd be wearing heels. :-)
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Mote In Motion
I ran the Fort Worth Runners Club "Mote In Motion" half-marathon today. It was a very nice day and the course was pretty flat - just two places with hills where the Trinity Trail went under (and back up) road crossings. Completed the 13.1 miles in 1 hour and 53 minutes (8:37/mi pace) which is about half a minute faster than the DRC Half. Not too shabby considering that it piggybacked on yesterday's 76.5-mile bike ride. Also encouraging: my average heart rate for today was 166 BPM, compared with 174 BPM for the DRC Half.
Before and after the race, I met the coordinators of the Team In Training Fort Worth Marathon team. They were signing up people for the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and spring events. Something for me to look into next year if I want to do more running. :-)
Plus, the Soy Joy rep was there and giving away boxes of "close to expiration date" bars (she gave me a box of Mango and a box of Raisin Almond).
So I got to run a half-marathon, received a finisher's medal, had some refreshments, and took home 24 Soy Joy bars for an $8 race entry fee (plus $15 FWRC membership fee). Greatness!
MotionBased link: http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4468441
Before and after the race, I met the coordinators of the Team In Training Fort Worth Marathon team. They were signing up people for the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and spring events. Something for me to look into next year if I want to do more running. :-)
Plus, the Soy Joy rep was there and giving away boxes of "close to expiration date" bars (she gave me a box of Mango and a box of Raisin Almond).
So I got to run a half-marathon, received a finisher's medal, had some refreshments, and took home 24 Soy Joy bars for an $8 race entry fee (plus $15 FWRC membership fee). Greatness!
MotionBased link: http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4468441
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