*new* Athena challenge for May

I'm in, baby.  This'll be fun -- I've never done an All-Athena challenge. 

My goals will be in line with my training plan's key workouts.  Let me sort those out for next week, then post again.  I'm glad that this is a non-competitve, non-judgemental challenge...since I do enough of that within myself, I don't really need the external pressures, but it is NICE to know that other Athenas are on the road alongside me. 

More later, -Sunny

I would like to do this also. I have never been in an Athena Challenge before. And it will work great with the ABS/Core Challenge that is starting in May also. So next week I'll be doing

Swim: 3 hrs    Bike: 5 hrs and Running 4 hrs.

Thanks again for the great Challenge 

Sounds like fun!  I can always use the extra motivation!  The next couple weeks are going to be super hard to get any workouts in /c lots of family will be in town....much more sitting and eating than exercise!  After that hopefully my shins will be up to running again and I also really need to start focusing on biking.  I'm riding to school everday at least once or twice, but no actual training.  I'll have to think about some good goals for myself.

Thanks for starting this Offthegrid.

I'm in...will post my plans for the week in a few.  But first, I wanted to post this...hunted down Welshy's 'Ode to Athena'...thought it might be appropriate...

Your athletic curves fill me with longing

As you pass me with no effort, while I'm bonking

The pain in my calves momentarily forgotten

Replaced by the distraction of a strong woman jogging

Some may like the small and petite

Slender girls with little feet

No curves, no jiggle, I won't keep

My expectations they fail to meet

Broad and tall with athletic grace 

Burning and yearning to win the race

A drive I share, and dare, to pace

So patience, I ask, while I make my case

Strong and indomitable, I'll go as long as you like

Though the water, while I swim, be full of strife

Nothing easier than me on the bike

And the run, I admit, leaves me breathing for life

So spare me one clear, frank glance

You are the Athena I will romance

Proud and tall, we might have a chance

If you would only slow and join my dance

This sounds like fun I am in!!

I need to think about the goals for next week as I will be tapering for the May 6th race. The week will include 2 rest days and lots of short and easy exercises.

Will let you all know on Sunday what the final plan will be.

Thanks SUSIE for starting this

Accountablility and encouragement are great!  I'm so in!

 Goal for next week:  swim 3 hours, bike 3 hours, run 1.5 hours, Yoga 1 hour

Nice goals -- Killer sig line! 

I hate morning swims unless outdoors...c'mon May, get here already...I need more 70F+ days.

 A little off topic but this reminded me of something and I'm not sure where else to ask it.  Maybe you all can help.  I badly need new bike shorts but I'm not sure I'm ready for the world to see me in spandex.  (Heck i'm not sure I'm ready to see me in spandex!)  Years ago my mom bought me some bike shorts that were regular bike shorts underneath but then had regular baggier shorts over them so they were a little less....revealing.  Any thoughtso n where I could find something like that?  Or any other ideas on bike shorts that might be good for me?  I guess I could always just wear 2 pairs of shorts but that's a pain...and extra work come laundry day, which is never good!

Thanks!

Howdy, I've never participated in a challenge but this one sounds like fun!  I'd love to link in with some of you other athenas!  I'm coming off a back injury and a cold, so I'm not really sure, but this week I'll try to:

Swim 3X
Ride 2-3X
Run 2x

Thanks...now only if it were true...lol.

I don't know what size you wear, but REI has some...you can take a look at theiir site.  Here's one link...

http://www.rei.com/product/750088

I'm in.

For this week:

3x running
3x biking
3x swimming

Goal hours: at least 9  (we'll see if that happens...)

Well.  This seemed like a good goal, BUT during my ride last night I re-joined the 'fell-over-while-clipped-in' club and landed square on my knee.  It hurts today so I'll try a little run and see how it feels - I may have to adjust my goals this week. 

Thanks for the bike shorts recommendations!  Hopefully next week I'll have time to do some shopping!  I'd love to buy online but I'm not sure I trust the fit since I've never bought myself bike shorts before.  If it goes on much longer with me not having time though I'll just have to bite the bullet and go for it, because I really do need bike shorts and my free time is severely limited.

Anyway, starting next monday, my weekly goals are going to be
Run x3
Swim x1
Bike x1

I'm still having trouble biking as a workout.  I'm on my bike a lot going to and from class, but it's hard taking that next step!  Hopefully the shorts will help!