Can't believe it's been over 2 months since the last time I posted an update.
Sadly there isn't a lot to report. I have struggled with getting back on track with my training. I have been pretty good about 2 strength training sessions weekly. My time with the personal trainer ended last week so now I'm on my own to continue what I have learned. I have documented every strength training sessions so I can repeat what I have learned. I have also purchased a few items that we used regularly so I can do several of the sessions at home.
As far as cardio I have been very hit or miss but time is running out so last week I did a much better job of staying on track. I had hoped for a 7 mile run this weekend but I had a little run in with a wall - wall 1 - Nicol 0. I think I could have broke my pinky toe because it's still swollen and turning black and blue. So I elected to skip my long run this weekend. I have a short run on Tuesday so I'll see how it feels.
As far as racing for next year, I'm leaning towards just doing IM TX again and maybe some smaller races. I was considering doing an additional IM event, either MD or Chattanooga. IM MD was a train wreck this year, they had to cancel the swim and the water they had to run in was deeper than TX. As much as I'm struggling to get on track I worry that doing another long distance would be a disaster.
My 24 week training plan starts in a couple of weeks. Swimming will be tough as the hubby will be out of town so I won't be able to go to the gym, so I may have to limit it to one swim a week. Pretty sure the pool in the community (outside) will be too cold.
I haven't been successful in getting back to race weight let alone my goal weight but at least the past few weeks I haven't been gaining any more,now just need to start dropping. I know that training will help with that. I feel that I'm starting in a deeper hole than I started last year but I know that I can get back on track I just need to work on getting the stress and drama from work out of my head and not let it push me to work the insane hours that I have been putting in. Half the battle is realizing the challenge!
Sadly there isn't a lot to report. I have struggled with getting back on track with my training. I have been pretty good about 2 strength training sessions weekly. My time with the personal trainer ended last week so now I'm on my own to continue what I have learned. I have documented every strength training sessions so I can repeat what I have learned. I have also purchased a few items that we used regularly so I can do several of the sessions at home.
As far as cardio I have been very hit or miss but time is running out so last week I did a much better job of staying on track. I had hoped for a 7 mile run this weekend but I had a little run in with a wall - wall 1 - Nicol 0. I think I could have broke my pinky toe because it's still swollen and turning black and blue. So I elected to skip my long run this weekend. I have a short run on Tuesday so I'll see how it feels.
As far as racing for next year, I'm leaning towards just doing IM TX again and maybe some smaller races. I was considering doing an additional IM event, either MD or Chattanooga. IM MD was a train wreck this year, they had to cancel the swim and the water they had to run in was deeper than TX. As much as I'm struggling to get on track I worry that doing another long distance would be a disaster.
My 24 week training plan starts in a couple of weeks. Swimming will be tough as the hubby will be out of town so I won't be able to go to the gym, so I may have to limit it to one swim a week. Pretty sure the pool in the community (outside) will be too cold.
I haven't been successful in getting back to race weight let alone my goal weight but at least the past few weeks I haven't been gaining any more,now just need to start dropping. I know that training will help with that. I feel that I'm starting in a deeper hole than I started last year but I know that I can get back on track I just need to work on getting the stress and drama from work out of my head and not let it push me to work the insane hours that I have been putting in. Half the battle is realizing the challenge!
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