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.
Ellen Good lord Girl. Do you ever just relax. But you should never get down on yourself for sometimes wanted to give it up a little, that is a hard life to live, but well worth it. I wish I had as much stamina as you. You should be proud of yourself and what you have accomplished so far in your life and what you are going to accomplish. Good for you. You are an inspiration to others.
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