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Didn't get much done this weekend.  Horrible weather in Boise.  Looking at nicer weather in the coming days.  I HATE spring in Idaho.

So I've been neglecting the internet lately but I'm back today!  I've been pretty poor about filling in my training log, it is on my list of things to open up daily this week.  Running have been great, the weather here has been so so wonderful!  Tomorrow it is supposed to be between 70 - 75 so I'm thinking of finally breaking out the bike after work. 

I just completed 4 miles, now time to shower make dinner and watch the season finale of The Walking Dead.  What will I do with out my zombie show?  I guess I'll have to get by until the last season on True Blood comes out of DVD.  Hello Sookie!

Heh.  I'm a True Blood junkie.  I spent a lot of hours on the trainer this winter watching sexy vampire drama.  Certainly took the mind off the pain in my legs.

Man...how'd y'all end up with the crummy weather.  Usually, Indiana is a cold, wet mess in March and April.  This year...it's like Florida up in here.  Crazy hot and sunny every day.  If it's 80* in May what do we have in store for August?  I'm thinking 100* temps and 100% humidity.  Should be lovely.

Eventually your body gets used to the late workouts.  I work a 12 hour shift.  I get up at 430 in the morning to get showered and fed and make it to work by 545.  I usually make it back home by 630 in the evening.  I feed all the pets and do some other small daily chores before I head out for a run.  I'm to the point where I can be showered, fed, and in bed within an hour of getting back from my run.  Head hits the pillow and I'm out like a light.

More spring break craziness today!  The Hubby took the day off and we drove down to Chattanooga to visit the aquarium.  I got up early and realized I was out of coffee creamer, DH needed diet coke, and I needed to feed the boys breakfast before we left.  So I grabbed my backpack and literally ran down to Publix for supplies - It's 4 miles round trip.  I enjoyed confusing the the bag boy when I said I didn't have a car for him to carry my bag to, and I started loading the backpack for return trip.

amm777 - 2012-03-22 9:07 AM I'm a true blood junkie too!!!! Can't wait for the new season to start! Love the books! Having a little trouble adjusting to the high 70's to 80 degree weather we are having the last 1 1/2 weeks. Lungs are really burning for my runs. Think it might be the allergies to trees as they are all budding. On a better note the weather is going to return to normal tomorrow (50's) just in time for my 5km race on Sunday! Fingers crossed the rain stays away though!

Heh.  I have a half-mary coming up in May.  Usually it's in the 50s which is perfect weather for racing.  I'm afraid that it's going to be hotter than hades this year.  I don't usually wish for cold weather but on race day I want nothing but cool and overcast!

Have a fast and fun race on Sunday!  Let us know how it goes!

Happy Friday!

Boise weather looks promising for the weekend.  Got a long road ride Sat.,  and long trail run Sun.  scheduled, but I'm feeling froggy, so I may turn those into brick workouts.

My NCAA brackets are toast, so I have alot of free time this weekend.

ENJOY!

amm777 - 2012-03-25 11:31 AM Today was race day!!! My allergies are affecting my breathing....warm weather and now the trees are budding. But I still managed to take off 1min 3sec on my time. Not my goal but getting there. More practice to make perfect! LolHope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!

Way to go Annemarie!  Its early in the season...plenty of time to reach your goals!  The weather took its toll on me today during my run...I couldn't believe how warm it was...at 5pm!

Keep up the great work!

T.

Kat - I started to sign up for this race and I still might...I graduated from UT - and I was probably in the best shape of my life when I was running all over Knoxville!  I am not too sure about biking "clipped" in...the idea of that scares me on the hills - where I might have to jump off and push a bit. 

Another Marathon Monday here.  I did pump class, then a 8 mile tempo run.  Ate lunch and cleaned the house - then I managed to sneak in a quick 8 mile bike ride - LOVING the weather!.  Cooked dinner and attended the last strip tease aerobics class  until September.  I didn't want to miss it.

Now before everyone thinks the wrong thing, the class is at the gym.  We remain fully clothed the entire time.  I enjoy it because it lets me live out my inner SMASH wannabe.  They break down the dance, and it's like learning a Broadway production. Minus the singing, which is good, I sing worse than I dance

I started reading The Hunger Games while on vacation.  The first book was on sale in the Kindle store for just $5 so I figured I'd give it a go and see what all the fuss is about.  I truly didn't expect to like it as much as I do but it sucked me right in.  I'm halfway through the 2nd book already.  I guess I know how I'll be spend the rest of my free time on my days off!

goonies - I got a couple of training questions for you...

First, I picked up a spontaneous tri for this Sunday.  It is a mini sprint with a 300 yd swim, a 10 mile bike, and a 3.14 mile run.  (The tri is sponsored by Alpha Delta PI - hahahaha)  Anyway, I am approaching it as a hard training day.  So the question is - do I go out hard and hammer the whole thing - and hope for maybe an AG top 3?  Or do I treat it as a dress rehearsal for the HIM?

 If I go to try to compete I would wear my one piece tri suit, and I would really try to optimize my transitions.  I also would start the run about 30 sec below 5K pace, and pick it up to 5K pace at mile 2.   

If I go with a dress rehearsal, I would wear my 2 piece tri suit.  I would practice taking nutrition during transitions.  I would test out putting on the compression socks before the run, and I would practice a nice slow 11 m/m first mile since I tend to have a hard time reigning in the speed just off the bike.  

To help with the decision, I don't really think I could get top 3, but part of me really wants to know where I would place if I go all out. I also picked up the race because it would be a great warm up for the HIM - so conflicted!

In other training help - I have declared next week - Bike Week.  The more time in the saddle I get, the better the bike is getting.  I did a 35 miler yesterday that I got done with and knew I could do it again, then run a half marathon - which is good, seeing as how I will have to do that in 6 short weeks.  I was hoping for a 40 miler today, but small child with horrible growing pains in his legs warranted a day off for both of us.  So back to bike week.  I have roughly 3 - 4 hours per day that I can train in.  I have planned 3 3-4 hr long rides at a comfortable pace.  1 day of hitting hills until I want to cry and 1 day 1 hour hard riding.  To ambitious? Should I plan on 2 long rides and 1 medium ride at a comfortable pace?  Should I try to throw in any running or swimming?  

off to update my BT log - since that might help in getting advice.

THANKS!

I HATE RAIN!

It's been cold, wet, dark and gloomy for days now.  I've done nothing since Monday except eat badly.

That's all I got.  How's YOUR day going?

I should tan, too.  I'm pretty pasty right now.  I've got one of those S.A.D.  (seasonal affective disorder) lights, but it requires you to sit in front of it for 30 minutes.  Hell, I can barely sit anywhere for 30 minutes.

I did have a totally freakin' awsome workout yesterday, so I'm happy about that.

On an unrelated note....For those of you who have read the book, "Born to Run", you'll be saddened to know that Micha True aka Caballo Blanco has been missing since Tuesday in the New Mexico deserts.  SAR teams are on-scene, but so far no success.  Dressed only in running shorts and tshirt, he is ill equiped to handle the freezing night time temps.    Good Luck, Positive Kharma and God Speed to those helping with the search efforts. 

Just going to add another vote for go hard.  It will be a solid check of where your fitness stands.  If you want to do a dress rehersal for the HIM I would actually just do it as part of a long training day.  You can do 3-4 mile run after your long bike ride to test out your pacing and nutrition.

As far as a big volume bike week - you can get away with a big jump in volume but I would be careful about such a huge week.  You can get overuse injuries from cycling.  If you want to do 5 days of riding I would suggest you limit either the intensity or the total volume.  For example - do 3 rides in the 25-30 mile range, 1 hill or interval ride, and 1 long ride.  You can add a longer stretch of harder riding during one of the 25-30 milers.  Let me take a look at your logs and see if I can offer any advice based on your current training.