I just realized I haven't posted an update since my race summary. Sadly I have been a bit unmotivated and have taken a few too many days off. But since my next race is 7 weeks from today I guess it's time to get my butt back in gear.
So starting next week I'll get back on track with posting my training sessions and weight loss. The good news is my weight is holding steady at my original goal weight. I do still want to drop another 10 lbs and will get refocused on that. If I stay focused I think I can be at the 2nd goal weight by the next race and carrying 10 less pounds will make a huge difference.
I did have a decent run and a short swim to start off this morning. Bad news is that my Garmin 405 has finally bit the dust. I have been having lots of problems with it whenever I actually attempt to use it and go on long runs. The hubby ok'd this purchase as my birthday gift:
http://sites.garmin.com/forerunner910xt/
I"m so excited about this new training watch especially because it's waterproof and I can use it for swimming - yippee. Guess that means my waterproof purple Timex Expedition has seen it's last days with me in the pool. It's schedule to arrive on Wednesday - Thank you honey!
Last weekend I had a friend attempting her first 1/2 Ironman - sadly she was kicked in the throat and her race ended too soon. She is bruised but ok. She put in so much training for this event and this is how she is rewarded - but I know she will come back stronger! She is past the paint and now angry and refocusing.
This week I had another friend training for her first marathon - successfully complete a 14 mile training session. She is so going to rock that marathon in October - I wish I could be there to see her cross that finish line.
These two stories may seem like one of failure and one of success but they are both success stories. Both working to accomplish something that maybe they thought they could never do or others told them they would never complete. Two examples of strong woman - glad that we have ladies like this as examples for other people - especially all those young ladies out there.
So starting next week I'll get back on track with posting my training sessions and weight loss. The good news is my weight is holding steady at my original goal weight. I do still want to drop another 10 lbs and will get refocused on that. If I stay focused I think I can be at the 2nd goal weight by the next race and carrying 10 less pounds will make a huge difference.
I did have a decent run and a short swim to start off this morning. Bad news is that my Garmin 405 has finally bit the dust. I have been having lots of problems with it whenever I actually attempt to use it and go on long runs. The hubby ok'd this purchase as my birthday gift:
http://sites.garmin.com/forerunner910xt/
I"m so excited about this new training watch especially because it's waterproof and I can use it for swimming - yippee. Guess that means my waterproof purple Timex Expedition has seen it's last days with me in the pool. It's schedule to arrive on Wednesday - Thank you honey!
Last weekend I had a friend attempting her first 1/2 Ironman - sadly she was kicked in the throat and her race ended too soon. She is bruised but ok. She put in so much training for this event and this is how she is rewarded - but I know she will come back stronger! She is past the paint and now angry and refocusing.
This week I had another friend training for her first marathon - successfully complete a 14 mile training session. She is so going to rock that marathon in October - I wish I could be there to see her cross that finish line.
These two stories may seem like one of failure and one of success but they are both success stories. Both working to accomplish something that maybe they thought they could never do or others told them they would never complete. Two examples of strong woman - glad that we have ladies like this as examples for other people - especially all those young ladies out there.
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