Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! It was a short week in terms of workout time- what can I say? It was a holiday week but I did go out and do a brick workout on my own yesterday! Those who know me well know that I hate riding by myself, especially in the city! I sucked it up yesterday and did it anyway! I nice brick workout which included parts of the Alcatraz bike course and a nice run along the waters of Crissy Field. I haven't been outside riding my bike for awhile (awhile being a week) so being out there was nice! Riding my bike always helps me clear my head. Sometimes running does but biking definitely always does the trick and with the year coming to an end..there is a lot to think about!!
It is Thanksgiving and this year I am most thankful for my wonderful group of friends! I am fortunate to have not just one friend that I can count on but a handful who will lift me up when I am down..shed light when I am confused..give me a motivational push when I am feeling like a slug and laugh with me in all the silliness of life!
Workout summary:
Swim- 0 hours
Bike- 2 hours and 19 minutes
Run- 2 hours and 6 minutes
Core/Stretch- 17 minutes
Total- 4 hours and 42 minutes
Monday, November 26, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Week 6- 11.13.07- 11.19.07
Theme of the week- Sad for our open waters.
As promised, I was on top of my workouts this week. I didn't follow the training calendar down to the last detail but I tried my best given my schedule last week and how I was feeling. I swam more than I've ever swam in weeks. Had a great track working in the morning with Hez where we pushed eachother to surprising time improvements by the lap during a marker set. What stayed with me the most this week was what I saw this morning. I did my normal run route from the Bay Club down to Fort Mason and as I approached Aquatic Park, I saw the affects of the oil spill that happened about 1.5 weeks ago. I'm usually greeted by a handful of swimmers during my run passing through that area but not this morning. This morning, I was greeted by fences and roped off areas. As I stood there..gazing out towards Alcatraz,..I actually felt very sad. These are our open waters..it's part of our lifestyle..and now it's fenced off. Hopefully, they'll have it cleaned up soon! I hope Mr. Seal and his friends are ok. I look forward to getting back in as I do love my bay swims!
Below is a pic from training this past Saturday. We're doing run drills here before our swim workout. I am on the left hand side in the Ironteam shirt, black pants and WF hat.
Swim- 3 hours and 43 minutes
Bike- 0 hours and 0 minutes
Run- 2 hours and 10 minutes
Core/Strength- 17 minutes
Total- 6 hours and 10 minutes
As promised, I was on top of my workouts this week. I didn't follow the training calendar down to the last detail but I tried my best given my schedule last week and how I was feeling. I swam more than I've ever swam in weeks. Had a great track working in the morning with Hez where we pushed eachother to surprising time improvements by the lap during a marker set. What stayed with me the most this week was what I saw this morning. I did my normal run route from the Bay Club down to Fort Mason and as I approached Aquatic Park, I saw the affects of the oil spill that happened about 1.5 weeks ago. I'm usually greeted by a handful of swimmers during my run passing through that area but not this morning. This morning, I was greeted by fences and roped off areas. As I stood there..gazing out towards Alcatraz,..I actually felt very sad. These are our open waters..it's part of our lifestyle..and now it's fenced off. Hopefully, they'll have it cleaned up soon! I hope Mr. Seal and his friends are ok. I look forward to getting back in as I do love my bay swims!
Below is a pic from training this past Saturday. We're doing run drills here before our swim workout. I am on the left hand side in the Ironteam shirt, black pants and WF hat.
That's it for this week- Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Workout Summary-Swim- 3 hours and 43 minutes
Bike- 0 hours and 0 minutes
Run- 2 hours and 10 minutes
Core/Strength- 17 minutes
Total- 6 hours and 10 minutes
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Week 5- 11.06.07- 11.12.07
Theme for the week- Taking taper to a whole new level!
So this week was our taper week and I have to say..I took taper to a whole new level. Shamefully, I only put in two days of workouts but next week, like some of my teammates, I am turning over a new leaf and will be getting on it!
Highlights of the week was learning about nutrition at IronUniversity and using the Museum way at Golden Gate Park as a track. I think I found a new running sport if I don't want to go all the way to Kezar on non-team workout days!
Biggest take away from IronUniversity- I am now eating to train..not training to eat. Right! Eating to train..not training to eat!
Workout summary:
Swim- 28 minutes
Run- 59 minutes
Bike- 0 minutes
Core/Stretch- 15 minutes
Total- 1 hour and 42 minutes- lame..I know! Very lame! I mean seriously..am I even training for an IM?!?! Wait until next week!
So this week was our taper week and I have to say..I took taper to a whole new level. Shamefully, I only put in two days of workouts but next week, like some of my teammates, I am turning over a new leaf and will be getting on it!
Highlights of the week was learning about nutrition at IronUniversity and using the Museum way at Golden Gate Park as a track. I think I found a new running sport if I don't want to go all the way to Kezar on non-team workout days!
Biggest take away from IronUniversity- I am now eating to train..not training to eat. Right! Eating to train..not training to eat!
Workout summary:
Swim- 28 minutes
Run- 59 minutes
Bike- 0 minutes
Core/Stretch- 15 minutes
Total- 1 hour and 42 minutes- lame..I know! Very lame! I mean seriously..am I even training for an IM?!?! Wait until next week!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Week 4- 10.29.07- 11.05.07
Theme for the week- Road to improvements begin!
I was not very good with workouts this week but nonetheless, this has a been a week of improvements! I saw Dr. Rabbetz for my injury this past Tuesday, which is currently an IT band issue, some pain is still there but I am running without pain which is the important part! Better yet, I am now on the once every 5 weeks plan! A long way from twice a week back in the Spring.
One thing I love about triathlon training is that I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to live in a city called San Francisco. We've enjoyed beautiful weather lately- 75 degrees in November- can you believe it?! The best sight of the week had to be during an early morning run. It was cold out but the sights was well worth it. I was running towards the Ferry Building coming back from Aquatic Park and there it was- the San Francisco Belle (boat used for the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon) in a midst of fog with the Bay Bridge in the background. How awesome was that?! And then, this past Sunday, we road with no wind, sight of beautiful cloud formations and the beaming sun shining on us. How lucky are we?!
So, I had a personal best when I road Paradise Loop. I've ridden Paradise Loop many many times. I know that route like the back of my hand. Everytime I rode the loop, I would time myself from one Tiburon city limit sign to the other.. just for kicks. Most of the time, it takes me about 25 minutes. On a bad day, it takes me 28 minutes. Today, it took me 23 minutes! Woohoo! Maybe, I can go sub 20 by the end of the season!
So this week, I missed two days of workouts because Heidi and I hosted our Halloween fundraiser party which took place on Wednesday night. Thursday, I was way too exhausted from lack of sleep to put in a workout. I probably could have squeezed one out if it wasn't for my pounding headache but enough whining. Heidi and I were able to raise about $1,700. We raised $1,400 from door proceeds and then a few hundred from bar tabs and Steven's tips. Heidi and I met Steven during the Summer 07 TNT Tri season. He was one of our training captains and was the one who put us in touch with Jerry at the Olive Bar! Heartfelt thanks to Jerry, Lindsay, Steven and all those who made it out to our party!
Workout Summary:
Swim- 37 minutes
Bike- 3 hours and 33 minutes
Run- 1 hour and 18 minutes
Core/Stretch/Strength- 30 minutes
Total- 5 hours and 58 minutes
I was not very good with workouts this week but nonetheless, this has a been a week of improvements! I saw Dr. Rabbetz for my injury this past Tuesday, which is currently an IT band issue, some pain is still there but I am running without pain which is the important part! Better yet, I am now on the once every 5 weeks plan! A long way from twice a week back in the Spring.
One thing I love about triathlon training is that I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to live in a city called San Francisco. We've enjoyed beautiful weather lately- 75 degrees in November- can you believe it?! The best sight of the week had to be during an early morning run. It was cold out but the sights was well worth it. I was running towards the Ferry Building coming back from Aquatic Park and there it was- the San Francisco Belle (boat used for the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon) in a midst of fog with the Bay Bridge in the background. How awesome was that?! And then, this past Sunday, we road with no wind, sight of beautiful cloud formations and the beaming sun shining on us. How lucky are we?!
So, I had a personal best when I road Paradise Loop. I've ridden Paradise Loop many many times. I know that route like the back of my hand. Everytime I rode the loop, I would time myself from one Tiburon city limit sign to the other.. just for kicks. Most of the time, it takes me about 25 minutes. On a bad day, it takes me 28 minutes. Today, it took me 23 minutes! Woohoo! Maybe, I can go sub 20 by the end of the season!
So this week, I missed two days of workouts because Heidi and I hosted our Halloween fundraiser party which took place on Wednesday night. Thursday, I was way too exhausted from lack of sleep to put in a workout. I probably could have squeezed one out if it wasn't for my pounding headache but enough whining. Heidi and I were able to raise about $1,700. We raised $1,400 from door proceeds and then a few hundred from bar tabs and Steven's tips. Heidi and I met Steven during the Summer 07 TNT Tri season. He was one of our training captains and was the one who put us in touch with Jerry at the Olive Bar! Heartfelt thanks to Jerry, Lindsay, Steven and all those who made it out to our party!
Workout Summary:Swim- 37 minutes
Bike- 3 hours and 33 minutes
Run- 1 hour and 18 minutes
Core/Stretch/Strength- 30 minutes
Total- 5 hours and 58 minutes
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