Tonight's swim was another good one. OK - I must admit now that I am thinking about the left hand breathing it has become more difficult again. So I am not pushing it.
Tonight's swim
100 warm up
600
3x300
100 cool down
YES - that is a total of 1700
ALMOST a mile!
Sure there are breaks in there but how cool is that!?
I don't think I have swam that far before in a workout. Good for me!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Inconsistent workouts
I am doing well with the swims over the weekend. I am not doing well with getting in other workouts. I did walk the other night and did the ab video. But that wasn't much.
Yesterday I was going to go walking but ended up working on some work things from home along with finishing reading a book. So not that much of a workout.
Tomorrow I am planning on swimming again. I also have plans to go to a friends for dinner. Not sure that will work because of timing of the swim.
Saturday I am planning on swimming and then I am planning on donating blood. Yes, I know I fainted the last time but I am hopeful this time will be different.
Sunday going to try that swim again.
But really need to get some walks/runs/swims in the mix.
Wish me luck on motivating to get that in.
Yesterday I was going to go walking but ended up working on some work things from home along with finishing reading a book. So not that much of a workout.
Tomorrow I am planning on swimming again. I also have plans to go to a friends for dinner. Not sure that will work because of timing of the swim.
Saturday I am planning on swimming and then I am planning on donating blood. Yes, I know I fainted the last time but I am hopeful this time will be different.
Sunday going to try that swim again.
But really need to get some walks/runs/swims in the mix.
Wish me luck on motivating to get that in.
Monday, January 18, 2010
MLK DAY SWIM
We dont have all federal holidays off throughout the year but this is one we do close the office for. I always find it so close to Christmas and New Years and hard to take a break. Silly, I know. But I do. I feel like I am just getting into the rhythm of the new year and boom there is a day off. So I struggled with relaxing with the day off. Yesterday I did a lot of home office stuff and some work. I was feeling the previous 2 days' swims so I decided to just do office stuff and watch the Golden Globes. It was such a relaxing day I think I made myself tired from the tedium. So today I decided that I needed to get that gym visit into the mix as well as some work.
So after some coffee and a breakfast smoothie I headed out to the office. I just needed to print a few things to prep for binding tomorrow. From there I went to the Y. WOW was it ever crowded. I don't know if it s a normal Monday crowd or what. There was a seniors water class going on. Well I am sure it is open to everyone but that was the general populous. There were little kids swimming. And ALL the lanes were jam packed. That's the part I am not sure of. Was it because of the holiday or is that the normal Monday close to lunch time crowd.
I worked up my nerve and asked to share a lane. I don't know why but that always makes me feel like I am imposing. Truth be told I think I swim a little better when I have to share a lane. Hugging the rope makes me more aware of how high my head comes out of the water etc.
I did a similar routine as the other day 100 warm up, 600, 2x300, 100 cool down. I wasn't as successful with the left-hand breathing but I did OK. I think the longer stint at the beginning of the mix took it out of me for the latter laps. And there is something to be said for what you eat before you hit the water. I had an early lunch that was probably too fatty. I could tell it was there. Not that it bothered me but I think I prefer that empty stomache almost hungry feeling when I swim instead.
And let's give some page time to the guy that ultimately shared my lane with me. It would be entertaining to say he was some tall tan blonde surfer lifeguard type but that wasn't the point of my distraction. I guess he first caught my eye because he had a swim cap on. Most of the guys I have seen recently just have really short hair and dont do the swim cap thing. And he took some time prepping the cap before he put it on his head. I notice this because I am still looking some secret to get the darned thing on my head on the first try and to get it to stay. And then there was a similar extended routine with the goggles. Again I wonder is there a secret to keep them from fogging up that I have yet to learn. I only know of spit and soapy water (the latter not readily available poolside). And finally he was in the water. He wasn't a fast swimmer - well he was faster than me- but had a consistent SMOOTH pace. He would swim by me and I barely noticed. I stopped and seriously watched him at one point. You could barely see his head turn and come out fo the water to breathe. I was very impressed as I continue to work on breathing on both sides. I suppose consistently visiting the pool will help with that for me. On occassion he and I were stopped at the same time... And THIS is what really intrigued me... I think he had one of those water-proof headsets on. He definitely had some sort of bulky something sticking out the back of his head. The girl in the lane next to ours commented that she thought it was music. So then I started to think. What would I listen to in the water? Would it distract me? Would it help my pace? Would I inevitably lose count of the laps as a result of the music? And look at how well I do these days without music?
He was still swimming, barely breathing and jamming out to his music when I left.
And the senior water class - they were all in the showers when I got there. Thankfully they were more modest than that other crowd from the other weekend.
So after some coffee and a breakfast smoothie I headed out to the office. I just needed to print a few things to prep for binding tomorrow. From there I went to the Y. WOW was it ever crowded. I don't know if it s a normal Monday crowd or what. There was a seniors water class going on. Well I am sure it is open to everyone but that was the general populous. There were little kids swimming. And ALL the lanes were jam packed. That's the part I am not sure of. Was it because of the holiday or is that the normal Monday close to lunch time crowd.
I worked up my nerve and asked to share a lane. I don't know why but that always makes me feel like I am imposing. Truth be told I think I swim a little better when I have to share a lane. Hugging the rope makes me more aware of how high my head comes out of the water etc.
I did a similar routine as the other day 100 warm up, 600, 2x300, 100 cool down. I wasn't as successful with the left-hand breathing but I did OK. I think the longer stint at the beginning of the mix took it out of me for the latter laps. And there is something to be said for what you eat before you hit the water. I had an early lunch that was probably too fatty. I could tell it was there. Not that it bothered me but I think I prefer that empty stomache almost hungry feeling when I swim instead.
And let's give some page time to the guy that ultimately shared my lane with me. It would be entertaining to say he was some tall tan blonde surfer lifeguard type but that wasn't the point of my distraction. I guess he first caught my eye because he had a swim cap on. Most of the guys I have seen recently just have really short hair and dont do the swim cap thing. And he took some time prepping the cap before he put it on his head. I notice this because I am still looking some secret to get the darned thing on my head on the first try and to get it to stay. And then there was a similar extended routine with the goggles. Again I wonder is there a secret to keep them from fogging up that I have yet to learn. I only know of spit and soapy water (the latter not readily available poolside). And finally he was in the water. He wasn't a fast swimmer - well he was faster than me- but had a consistent SMOOTH pace. He would swim by me and I barely noticed. I stopped and seriously watched him at one point. You could barely see his head turn and come out fo the water to breathe. I was very impressed as I continue to work on breathing on both sides. I suppose consistently visiting the pool will help with that for me. On occassion he and I were stopped at the same time... And THIS is what really intrigued me... I think he had one of those water-proof headsets on. He definitely had some sort of bulky something sticking out the back of his head. The girl in the lane next to ours commented that she thought it was music. So then I started to think. What would I listen to in the water? Would it distract me? Would it help my pace? Would I inevitably lose count of the laps as a result of the music? And look at how well I do these days without music?
He was still swimming, barely breathing and jamming out to his music when I left.
And the senior water class - they were all in the showers when I got there. Thankfully they were more modest than that other crowd from the other weekend.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
New personal best. YAY ME!
I swam 1400 yards last evening. I went a little off my agenda with -- 100 warm up, 3x400, 100 cool down. It felt pretty darned good. Over the summer I got in that distance but it was mostly with a combination of drills along with the swimming. As far as long distance is concerned, I got up to about 600 straight. But usually I would stop at that. So the first part is the 3 part 400 series. I was psyched at that.
Not so psyched this morning when I woke up and found I was sore all over.
I contemplated not going to the gym at all. I belaboured a whole bunch of reasons why not to go. From being sore to an accident near my route to the gym. But eventually I just shut my brain off, got the bathing suit on and headed out.
It must have been a bit later than usual today. Or maybe today was a day for the new years resoluters to be out. There were no lanes free. So for my first hurdle - ask someone if I can share a lane. Never fun. And then with sharing a lane I talked myself out of the 3x400 series. I switched to 6x200.
But that worked out well for my new personal best --- I WORKED IN LEFT HAND BREATHING FOR THE WHOLE SERIES!!!!
For some this may be no big deal but this is one of the areas I had been working on with Paige since last May. I am really not comfortable with left hand breathing. But today - something with the pace and the lane share and the stiffness in my body - the left hand breathing worked. And it worked continually.
What a great feeling.
And the funny thing in the midst of it all - I do beleive it improved my pace.
Ask me tomorrow how I feel.
Not so psyched this morning when I woke up and found I was sore all over.
I contemplated not going to the gym at all. I belaboured a whole bunch of reasons why not to go. From being sore to an accident near my route to the gym. But eventually I just shut my brain off, got the bathing suit on and headed out.
It must have been a bit later than usual today. Or maybe today was a day for the new years resoluters to be out. There were no lanes free. So for my first hurdle - ask someone if I can share a lane. Never fun. And then with sharing a lane I talked myself out of the 3x400 series. I switched to 6x200.
But that worked out well for my new personal best --- I WORKED IN LEFT HAND BREATHING FOR THE WHOLE SERIES!!!!
For some this may be no big deal but this is one of the areas I had been working on with Paige since last May. I am really not comfortable with left hand breathing. But today - something with the pace and the lane share and the stiffness in my body - the left hand breathing worked. And it worked continually.
What a great feeling.
And the funny thing in the midst of it all - I do beleive it improved my pace.
Ask me tomorrow how I feel.
Friday, January 15, 2010
is 2k round the sound possible?
88 lengths of the pool to swim 2kilometers
25 yards
2200
1400 yards swam at latest work out
56 lengths swam at latest workout
800 yards to go
32 lengths to swim
I think I could get to this by Bacchus' birthday
25 yards
2200
1400 yards swam at latest work out
56 lengths swam at latest workout
800 yards to go
32 lengths to swim
I think I could get to this by Bacchus' birthday
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Washboard Abs
Timing etc did not work out today to go for a run. I could have gone on my own but there just wasn't enough motivation on my part to go out in that cold. So I decided to put that tv workout set up upstairs to use. I threw in the Washboard Abs video and did a 30 minute ab workout. It wasn't all that exhausting but I did feel the burn as they say in my stomach muscles. So I decided it was well worth it and I would continue with the approach on a daily basis. I would like to think it will help the stomache muscles kick in.
And I think the good thing about working on those stomache muscles it will ultimately help with my stroke while swimming.
Cool deal.
And I think the good thing about working on those stomache muscles it will ultimately help with my stroke while swimming.
Cool deal.
SPLASH around some
Well I went for a swim on Friday night
100 warm up
400 straight
3x200
100 cool down
Decided to ramp it up on Saturday
100 warm up
400 straight
300 straight
2x200
100 cool down
Trying to motivate to go to the gym right now to do another similar set
Late opening on Sundays and would probably go to the closer gym and run the risk that there wont be a lane available
I am slated to go run/walking this afternoon as well so part of me is thinking to just lay low on the swim excursion
Just nervous that the rental car place will be slack as always tomorrow and then I wont get a lane for tomorrrow night's swim
Decisions Decisions
100 warm up
400 straight
3x200
100 cool down
Decided to ramp it up on Saturday
100 warm up
400 straight
300 straight
2x200
100 cool down
Trying to motivate to go to the gym right now to do another similar set
Late opening on Sundays and would probably go to the closer gym and run the risk that there wont be a lane available
I am slated to go run/walking this afternoon as well so part of me is thinking to just lay low on the swim excursion
Just nervous that the rental car place will be slack as always tomorrow and then I wont get a lane for tomorrrow night's swim
Decisions Decisions
Monday, January 4, 2010
JUMP in the water
Today of all days I got back in the water. 36F and all those New Year's resolution people. But I didn't care.
100 warm up, 400 straight, 2x50 (got a bit turned around there), 3x200
Next pool day is Friday. There just isn't enough time in the evenings to get to the water before then.
Tomorrow I think it will be an aerobics at home type of day. And maybe some yoga (speaking of which I need to go upstairs and stretch)
Wednesday and Thursday - we shall see what transpires, I need to get the sit ups and push ups into the mix
100 warm up, 400 straight, 2x50 (got a bit turned around there), 3x200
Next pool day is Friday. There just isn't enough time in the evenings to get to the water before then.
Tomorrow I think it will be an aerobics at home type of day. And maybe some yoga (speaking of which I need to go upstairs and stretch)
Wednesday and Thursday - we shall see what transpires, I need to get the sit ups and push ups into the mix
Monday Music Musings - Muse
I did this for a while last year - made observations of certain things outside the workout tri world that caught my attention... Monday is for music. And it occassionally has a tie in to the tri thing because working out to music sure makes it a whole lot more fun.
A carry over from 2009 is Muse. I first heard them through Pandora in connection with who knows what band - Keane, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics. Just not sure. The song I first heard and liked was Starlight. Look for it. It is actually older than I realised. I then youtubed them to see what else there was to see. Supersonic Black Hole caught my ear - the video didn't do much to catch my eye. And I can say that for the most part of the other videos of theirs that I found. But from a music standpoint - and let's not kid ourselves a good video does not mean it is a good song - I am really enjoying them.
You will hear them in the movie Millions. And supposedly they were some inspiration or something for the Twighlight novels. So check them out.
I can't say that I have worked out to any of their tunes yet. I do have a friend that has them in her spin class mix. And I do know they are good to drive to.
A carry over from 2009 is Muse. I first heard them through Pandora in connection with who knows what band - Keane, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics. Just not sure. The song I first heard and liked was Starlight. Look for it. It is actually older than I realised. I then youtubed them to see what else there was to see. Supersonic Black Hole caught my ear - the video didn't do much to catch my eye. And I can say that for the most part of the other videos of theirs that I found. But from a music standpoint - and let's not kid ourselves a good video does not mean it is a good song - I am really enjoying them.
You will hear them in the movie Millions. And supposedly they were some inspiration or something for the Twighlight novels. So check them out.
I can't say that I have worked out to any of their tunes yet. I do have a friend that has them in her spin class mix. And I do know they are good to drive to.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
try another walk today...
you won't believe how cold it is out there today... i was shocked when looking at the weather on-line yesterday and thought nah that has got to be wrong... but nope it is pretty darned cold out there today.. so my thought is to do a walk similar to yesterday - well today i think i will head into town first - the less i pass the entrance to my neighborhood the more the likelihood that i will stay out and walking about... i have not thought about running - want to just get the walks in for a longer period of time and this one will be with lots of layers so i am sure that will count towards something
you can definitely tell it is cold out there - the little guy has been sleeping a lot yesterday and today and supposedly that's what dogs do - OK he did just stand outside for a bit in the sun but he didn't last long
so i guess i need to start thinking about what those layers will be when i head out there
it looks like it is going to the warmest around 1pm
that gives me time to get breakfast cooked and some other things done around here
got in a 3.66 mile walk - it never warmed up out there
i was all bundled up and when walking with the wind and into the sun it was nice
turning around and going the other way - not so much
you can definitely tell it is cold out there - the little guy has been sleeping a lot yesterday and today and supposedly that's what dogs do - OK he did just stand outside for a bit in the sun but he didn't last long
so i guess i need to start thinking about what those layers will be when i head out there
it looks like it is going to the warmest around 1pm
that gives me time to get breakfast cooked and some other things done around here
got in a 3.66 mile walk - it never warmed up out there
i was all bundled up and when walking with the wind and into the sun it was nice
turning around and going the other way - not so much
Friday, January 1, 2010
Garmin Connect - Activity Details for New Years Waxhaw Walk - 3.5 miles
Garmin Connect - Activity Details for New Years Waxhaw Walk - 3.5 miles
so tracy and her friend ran a bunch yesterday... i think they did 4 miles
then kp called today with the great accomplishment of runninh 6 miles
so i figured it best to get out of the house
i clocked almost 6 miles on mapmyrun to do but stopped short and did 3.5 miles
it was good to get out there.
so tracy and her friend ran a bunch yesterday... i think they did 4 miles
then kp called today with the great accomplishment of runninh 6 miles
so i figured it best to get out of the house
i clocked almost 6 miles on mapmyrun to do but stopped short and did 3.5 miles
it was good to get out there.
6 Pack Abs by 6/4/10
In addition to this game plan, I also cleaned out some junk hoarding areas of the house this morning. As a result I have found 3 other ab oriented videos. Now to set up the extra TV and VCR (yes, vcr) in the guest room so I have no excuse to not use them.
Before pictures? Nah- I don't think we will go that far....
One Hundred Pushups
I will keep you posted.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Swimming
My goal was to be able to swim a mile by the end of the year (or so). However I have not been to the gym in almost 2 weeks. So that just isn't going to happen. I am hoping to get back on track with it all in the next few days.
My mom is going back home on Tuesday. So maybe I will go then. I don't think I have been to the gym on a Tuesday evening yet. I don't know what the pool will be like that night. I should probably look it up.
I think there is a small window of opportunity on Wednesday evenings. So that may or may not happen given work loads etc.
And on Thursday I have the day off. Maybe I can make a way over to the gym on Thursday since I have the whole day.
Now on Friday I just dont know what the hours are going to be. I suppose I need to look that up.
Get back on track again etc etc...
Maybe I can get to that mile by February. I would be OK with that.
My mom is going back home on Tuesday. So maybe I will go then. I don't think I have been to the gym on a Tuesday evening yet. I don't know what the pool will be like that night. I should probably look it up.
I think there is a small window of opportunity on Wednesday evenings. So that may or may not happen given work loads etc.
And on Thursday I have the day off. Maybe I can make a way over to the gym on Thursday since I have the whole day.
Now on Friday I just dont know what the hours are going to be. I suppose I need to look that up.
Get back on track again etc etc...
Maybe I can get to that mile by February. I would be OK with that.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Ramblin' Road 2010
I signed up for the 2010 Ramblin' Rose Triathlon series today. I decided I would sign up early this year in the effort to avoid paying additional fees for the event. And with the money I saved I signed up for a second race. For 2010 I got to get my act together and my butt in gear sooner than later. Unlike the past 2 years I will be participating in a race in July and September. Wish me luck!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Goal
With the running my original attempt was to do the whole race is a run. What is that 3.1 miles? And if my normal pace was 12minute miles that would be a little over 36 minutes to finish the race. I think that could still be possible. It doesn't seem as daunting. Of course that would mean I would have to run faster when I ran and walk faster as well to get a better average. That may not happen. I will have to see.
I know for sure I want to finish under 45 minutes.
I should go back and look at my splash + dash time.
I know for sure I want to finish under 45 minutes.
I should go back and look at my splash + dash time.
running
So ever since the triathlon I have been trying to improve my run. I found the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day was the perfect time frame to train. And I put together a schedule. I must admit following the schedule has not been all that easy. I can't seem to do better than 4 to 8 minutes of running. Oh and let's throw in there - there is definitely something wrong with my knee. It is very sore and doesn't seem to want to consistently feel better. So that is an issue as well. I may be pushing myself - but I tell myself I would push more if it didn't feel so odd.
So the routine isn't getting me very far.
I was excited last week or so when I actually managed to run for 8 minutes. This week I found it in me to run for 5. Now if I could improve my pace that would be pretty close to running a full mile.
So I will continue to work on that. I have 18 days to continue to work on this. We'll see how it goes.
So the routine isn't getting me very far.
I was excited last week or so when I actually managed to run for 8 minutes. This week I found it in me to run for 5. Now if I could improve my pace that would be pretty close to running a full mile.
So I will continue to work on that. I have 18 days to continue to work on this. We'll see how it goes.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
rest week
I thought I would do some walking with my rest week. So I packed some sneaks with me for the week.
Tonight it just didn't happen.
Tomorrow is dinner with the client so that probably won't lead to anything either.
Maybe I will get around to it on Thursday when I get back to NC
I struggle with this rest week thing
Tonight it just didn't happen.
Tomorrow is dinner with the client so that probably won't lead to anything either.
Maybe I will get around to it on Thursday when I get back to NC
I struggle with this rest week thing
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thanks Scott for taking some pictures
Thanks Kimberle for not forwarding the "sports shutter" shots... I would have felt compelled to post them and make some snarky remark...
Last year the race was a week later. And even though it was raining yesterday morning it no way near felt as cold as it did last year. Well at least at this hour. Here we are inside waiting patiently for our turn in the pool. It was very hot in the pool area. Kind of plays on your nerves a bit watching everyone. As indicated by our times - we probably weren't seeded properly but that's OK.
I cut my transition time down a good bit this year. Heck it wasn't as cold and it was raining, so the concept of drying off before getting on the bike seemed ridiculous. I started before Kimberle in the pool - I think it was more of an alphabetic thing than a timing difference. She passed me not too long after we made it up the first bike hill on the bikes.
I would like to say it has to do with my tires. And thankfully some woman that passed me way on the back side of the bike course agreed with me. Her comment went something like - Keep it up. You're doing great. Remember you're working twice as hard as me because of your tires... Maybe I will change to hybrid tires for next year. I just have to make sure I use th bike some more this year.
Kimberele finished about 13 minutes ahead of me (remember it's the numbers game that keeps me interested in this stuff). So I was probably a mile behind her? Does that sound like it could be right? I guess not given that I started before her. These staggered start times are good but can be confusing at times as well.
Kimberle apologized for not getting a picture of me crossing the finish line. I am OK with that. Thankfully at least they got a picture of me smiling. I think it was Michelle the other day that said - if you are going to be out there running you may as well be smiling and pretending to be having fun... Somehow I managed to muster that up.
Last year the race was a week later. And even though it was raining yesterday morning it no way near felt as cold as it did last year. Well at least at this hour. Here we are inside waiting patiently for our turn in the pool. It was very hot in the pool area. Kind of plays on your nerves a bit watching everyone. As indicated by our times - we probably weren't seeded properly but that's OK.
I cut my transition time down a good bit this year. Heck it wasn't as cold and it was raining, so the concept of drying off before getting on the bike seemed ridiculous. I started before Kimberle in the pool - I think it was more of an alphabetic thing than a timing difference. She passed me not too long after we made it up the first bike hill on the bikes.
I would like to say it has to do with my tires. And thankfully some woman that passed me way on the back side of the bike course agreed with me. Her comment went something like - Keep it up. You're doing great. Remember you're working twice as hard as me because of your tires... Maybe I will change to hybrid tires for next year. I just have to make sure I use th bike some more this year.
Kimberele finished about 13 minutes ahead of me (remember it's the numbers game that keeps me interested in this stuff). So I was probably a mile behind her? Does that sound like it could be right? I guess not given that I started before her. These staggered start times are good but can be confusing at times as well.
Kimberle apologized for not getting a picture of me crossing the finish line. I am OK with that. Thankfully at least they got a picture of me smiling. I think it was Michelle the other day that said - if you are going to be out there running you may as well be smiling and pretending to be having fun... Somehow I managed to muster that up.Sunday, September 27, 2009
stats
Well they got those times posted pretty darned fast...
The numbers are somewhat deceiving as the number of people participating increased from last year. So I did a little tallying of percentiles and even though some of the numbers are higher; from a percentile perspective they are actually better
Bib 540
Place 656 (see what I mean)
SWIM - 263 (well that's an improvement from 431)
00:05:53 (better than last year's 7:23)
this also includes the run from the pool to the transition area so I need to figure out how to take that into consideration going forward
00:03:37 TRANSITION
BIKE - 671 (this is where I seem to have fallen off)
00:39:53 (but I did improve by about 4 minutes)
00:02:23 TRANSITION
RUN - 670 (yep - taking that time off on the bike made mylegs feel like elastic bands and it came through loud and clear when I tried to run - which I still don't do all that well)
00:27:58
TOTAL 01:19:43
Interestingly my biggest improvements were in the first transition and the bike.
I suppose if you look at the swim and the overall time it takes there was marked improvement there as well.
So on to the next goals.
This winter I am going to try to improve my running. I am going to sign up to do some 5k type races to get into that mind set.
I am also going to try to learn how to build my endurance using an eliptical machine. I don't like them so that's a good challenge.
I want to learn how to swim a mile without stopping. I think I could do that if given enough time and patience.
And I want to be more diligent in taking Terri's spin classes.
And taking yoga classes.
Just a few things to do.
The numbers are somewhat deceiving as the number of people participating increased from last year. So I did a little tallying of percentiles and even though some of the numbers are higher; from a percentile perspective they are actually better
Bib 540
Place 656 (see what I mean)
SWIM - 263 (well that's an improvement from 431)
00:05:53 (better than last year's 7:23)
this also includes the run from the pool to the transition area so I need to figure out how to take that into consideration going forward
00:03:37 TRANSITION
BIKE - 671 (this is where I seem to have fallen off)
00:39:53 (but I did improve by about 4 minutes)
00:02:23 TRANSITION
RUN - 670 (yep - taking that time off on the bike made mylegs feel like elastic bands and it came through loud and clear when I tried to run - which I still don't do all that well)
00:27:58
TOTAL 01:19:43
Interestingly my biggest improvements were in the first transition and the bike.
I suppose if you look at the swim and the overall time it takes there was marked improvement there as well.
So on to the next goals.
This winter I am going to try to improve my running. I am going to sign up to do some 5k type races to get into that mind set.
I am also going to try to learn how to build my endurance using an eliptical machine. I don't like them so that's a good challenge.
I want to learn how to swim a mile without stopping. I think I could do that if given enough time and patience.
And I want to be more diligent in taking Terri's spin classes.
And taking yoga classes.
Just a few things to do.
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