Last Saturday after spin class I told my coach that I was suffering from lack-of-motivation syndrome lately. He told me, in jest, that I need a stiff kick in the ass - yikes. Yes, Dad. It was a good idea to talk to him about it because since then I have been very disciplined, and no, my Dad isn't my coach (smiles).
On Sunday I did my long run of 80 minutes and after that had no problems getting up early to either lift weights or swim. Well, that's not completely true. I had a problem on Thursday - I got out of bed then went back to bed, but only for 3 minutes before I talked myself into getting up again.
On Monday and Wednesday mornings I get to sleep in until 5:40 am because the swimming pool is only 5 minutes away. I just put on my swim suit and go. Believe me, with my schedule, that is a sleep-in. The latest I ever get up is 7 am, and that's on the week-ends. On Monday morning we had a 600 metre time trial, followed by a short rest and then a 100 metre time trial. I was amazed I made it through in a decent time. Since I had only been swimming with the group three times, 600 metres was a daunting task. The 100 metres after that seemed like a piece of cake. I dug very deep and found my endurance coming back. It'll be interesting to compare my results the next time we do a time trial.
Wednesday was a very hard workout and I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. Ambulance please. We had 21 intervals, with every seventh interval getting faster. I made it through and felt like I definitely deserved a huge breakfast. Our coach works us hard, but it will be worth it by the time triathlon season gets here.
I am always super rushed after swim practice because by the time I get home after practice I only have a matter of 15-20 minutes to get ready for work. I usually don't have time for breakfast so I eat it at work.
Tuesday and Thursday mornings are weight days. I've decided to see a personal trainer because I need something different to replace lifting weights because I'm getting bored with weights and don't feel like I am achieving the results I want in order to advance to the next level. Changing up my routine will jump me ahead a bit.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings are run nights, but I did my Thursday run at lunch because it was very short - only 3 hill repeats. There is a method to my madness though for running at lunch - it means that I will get almost two days off instead of only one because Friday is a rest day.
Wednesday evenings are spin class. This past Wednesday was a hard ride.
When do I get a rest, you ask! Fridays are my rest day, Woohoo! That could change at any moment though, depending on what my coach wants to give me for the week. Between training; sleeping; eating; living; and oh, don't forget work, I definitely have my work cut out for me. I'm also tackling an 18-month Leadership Challenge program through work, so hey, maybe I'll be a leading triathlete ha ha. It's all about time management and I have become a good time manager.
Tomorrow morning I go to spin class and start this whole routine over again on Sunday, while progressing through the year.
This week I trained close to eight hours.
