Well, duh!
I hate that expression. I do not allow my kids to say it. But, sometimes it just fits. This morning I was thinking about how good I feel. Well, what do you do while you’re waiting on the fax machine? I was thinking about the following things:
- my jeans are getting loose – again.
- I do not struggle to do anything (everything used to be a struggle-everything)
- I feel really strong
- I have shoulders (I really am getting some definition in my shoulders)
- This cycle I have been able to complete my runs without using the last little bit of effort. I am able to do it faster and in better form.
- I am getting some core strength.
All that I could think was, “well, duh!”
That’s what happens when you follow the plan. I am happily oblivious of changeable training ideas. I feel that one of my strengths is being able to look at what I need. I am happy with the balance I have found:
- Swimming increases my endurance and breath control
- Biking increases my leg strength (especially quads and hamstrings) and endurance
- Core exercises increase my strength where I need it for running (when I run, I feel my strength coming from my abs and shoulders – driving me)
- Running slims me – making all of the muscle building above show up
I feel that I have found a good mix. If you know me at all, you know I love change. Changes, they are coming. When I complete this triathlon, it is my goal to concentrate on improving my running (distance running, in particular).
This has been my schedule up until now:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Walk | Run | Walk | Run | Walk | Run | Walk |
| Bike | Swim | Bike | Swim | Bike | Swim | |
| Weights | Abs | Weights | Abs | Weights | Abs |
Beginning the week of the triathlon, the plan will shift to focus on running. I will be swimming and biking as cross-training:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Swim | Run | Run | Run | Swim | Run | Run |
| Bike | Bike | |||||
| Weights | Abs | Weights | Abs | Weights | Abs |
I am unsure if I will complete any more triathlons during 2010 – my focus is on the Houston Chevron Marathon in January, 2011. If there is one close, I will probably do it to keep in practice. After the marathon next January, I will be shifting back to triathlon training towards an Ironman 70.3 and onto a full Ironman.
Hi Kristi:
I am always so impressed with your training schedule! I do wish we lived closer – I’d really love to train with you for that marathon! Also – I loved your “Duh!” moment! I put a skirt on this morning that I haven’t worn in a while and it slid down below my pantyhose!
Swingset
February 18, 2010
Hey Pam! I have a great idea that I am going to private message you about. Thanks for the comment and congrats on the skirt. Don’t you love when that happens? I don’t know why that equation is so hard to wrap your mind around – good eating+physical activity=feeling and looking good! It is funny how weirder equations are easier to believe.
anuncommongirl
February 18, 2010
Are you doing the 1/2 in November in Monroe?
Melissa
February 18, 2010
Yes, I plan to. Will you be there?
anuncommongirl
February 18, 2010