It's amazing how different training feels when the other stress factors in my life are at a "calm". Last month, work kicked my ass. I was so stressed out about everything.... now work has slowed down, I've been able to have some "me" time and I haven't missed a day of training in almost two weeks! I feel like a different person. My husband always says that it's not the training that is tough, it's fitting the training in with the rest of your life that's the tough part. That's sooo true. I really hope that work continues to be more manageable for the next couple of months as my mileage will increase as we get closer to our peak training.
This coming weekend I'll be doing my first century ride. My husband is actually going to ride with me! I can't believe it. I don't know if he's actually riding to ride "with me" - or just in support of all the other IM folks that he's training these days. It's going to be a breakthrough workout, so he wants to be there for us. I pray the weather is good. It's been so windy the past few weekends which has made riding a bit more challenging. The other thing going on right now is the heat. We hit 101 degrees yesterday - it's April! What is going on? This is the time to really focus on nutrition and staying hydrated.
I'm feeling pretty good about my training at this point, my body is tired but I have been able to get through the workouts. Last weekend, I had bike problems (again... sigh) but was able to get it repaired and even though it took a while, I got back int he saddle and finished the workout alone / in the wind / around the lake! I was proud of myself for not getting frustrated and skipping the rest of the workout entirely! The next morning I got up and ran 15 (or close to 15) before going to church for the Easter service.... it was just a good feeling to get up, knock out the workout and then have the rest of the day to have quality time w/ the family.
It's going to be more time intensive until after Memorial Day weekend.... I just have to plug along, get through these next 6 weeks or so then I'll be on my way!! I think. I hope.
About Me
- babymama
- I'm a wife, mother to two kids; William and Allison, A coach, a boss and a friend! I'm trying to get back into the triathlon scene, it's not the same when you're in a completely different point in your life than all of your training buddies. Let's face it: I'm old. I've got two kids and I work for a living. Needless to say, my goal these days is not to win races but to stay in shape and maintain some kind of balance in my life. This blog is a place to rant, rave and who knows what else will end up here, depending on the mood I'm in at the time I write. That said, read with caution and enjoy!
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