Have I ever mentioned how much I love you all? Not long after I published my dejected, sad little post about the Rev3 Quassy Preview Ride, I received countless messages of support and inspiration and my heart was immediately uplifted. I’m so thankful I have friends (whether I know you “in real life” or not!) … Continue reading »
Happy Saturday! I hope wherever you are, you have as beautiful of weather as we do here in New Jersey. Sorry Mom and Dad, I know it’s been snowing in Iowa (even though it was 80 degrees last week). I swear, the Midwest is the only place where you can potentially end up wearing your … Continue reading »
People always tout the benefits of “getting out of your comfort zone”…and for good reason. Making yourself uncomfortable is a great way to grow, to learn, and to improve in an endeavor and as a person. Running is right smack in the middle of my comfort zone. Swimming and biking are a little closer to … Continue reading »
Hello, week 15! This week saw a big increase in volume from the previous week; which wasn’t hard seeing as the previous week was essentially zero in the exercise department. On Saturday I had my most mentally challenging bike ride ever. About 30 seconds into the ride (on a hill already, mind you) I realized … Continue reading »
I’ve been avoiding recapping week 14. Week 14 involved sickness and travel and not as much working out as I should have done. I know, I know…when you’re sick, you need to give yourself time off. I did that, but I still feel guilty. I’m just trying to remind myself what my coach said at … Continue reading »
Lucky week # 13. Last week was fairly uneventful, training-wise…as in, I already can’t remember much about it. Maybe because this week I’ve caught myself separating everything into “pre-Boston” and “post-Boston”. I haven’t found the right words to address that much here yet, but I will. I will not ignore. They will come to me. … Continue reading »
On Sunday, I completed an indoor triathlon at my gym, Lifetime Fitness. It was such a fun morning! Going off in waves all morning were different groups, all completing the same timed events: 10 minute swim 30 minute bike 20 minute run The goal was to go as fast and as far as you could … Continue reading »
After three full days of rest (TORTURE) I think I’m finally getting back to normal. I was able to get back on the bike trainer tonight and actually breathe. And I think I’ve only sneezed twice today which is a huge improvement from yesterday’s 27 sneezes. I’ve stepped down off the “OMG I’VE MISSED THREE … Continue reading »
Day 1 of Ironman training has come and gone and I haven’t even told you guys about it yet! Don’t be mad. I’ll recap my week for you. (That’s why you come here right?) Backing up: 2 weekends ago, Brendan and I went to visit his family. I got a great lifting workout in on … Continue reading »
On April 29th, 2012, I ran the New York Road Runners “Run as One” 4 miler in 34:48, at a pace of 8:42/mile. Today, I did a short tempo run with two miles at 8:49 and it felt hard. Doable, but too hard to maintain for much longer. Ouch. Mark my words: by the time … Continue reading »
