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We are having spring weather here right now!

I missed weds run and yesterdays bike, because of other commitments. So I did the run today. I'll do the bike tomorrow (it's the long bike for the week.) Then I don't know how to handle Sunday.

It's scheduled to be a bike/swim. But if I do that, then I miss the Saturday run. If any one cares to look at the plan I'm following and make some suggestions for how to get back on track, that would be great!

sorry I missed the post to offer a suggestion!

What did you end up doing

roni_runnw - 2009-03-29 11:15 AM I had a great week of training. It's Spring here in Tri-cities, high 50's to low 60's. We've had quite a bit of wind, but with those temps I'll take it I am wondering what to do for next week though. My marathon is April 4th and the run plan is tapering, but since my bike and swim is from another plan I'm not completely sure what to do with those workouts. I'm thinking I will do the swims as planned, since I don't usually have lasting fatigue from them and will do the cycling  time, but at an easy effort. There is a 2:30 hour ride scheduled for April 3rd, which I will skip. Does that sound OK, or should I do less heading into the marathon?

as long as the run is tapering I wouldnt worry too much about the bike and swim since those are non impact.  If you feel better doing a little less the week of that would be fine

Bleck! Sunday was my husband's birthday, and his only day off in 2 weeks, so I didn't feel that it was fair of me to take 3 hours of the day up with working out and traveling to/from the pool. Sacrificed my workouts so that he could sleep in/go for a long run/do his own thing.

So, today I did Sundays scheduled work out, because it was much longer than the 29 minute run scheduled for today.

I'm really struggling with balancing the workouts/work/ and family commitments. I have accepted that at this point in my life, I'm going to miss some of the workouts. But then I don't know the best way to get back on track. Does that make sense?

Bleck! Sunday was my husband's birthday, and his only day off in 2 weeks, so I didn't feel that it was fair of me to take 3 hours of the day up with working out and traveling to/from the pool. Sacrificed my workouts so that he could sleep in/go for a long run/do his own thing.

So, today I did Sundays scheduled work out, because it was much longer than the 29 minute run scheduled for today.

I'm really struggling with balancing the workouts/work/ and family commitments. I have accepted that at this point in my life, I'm going to miss some of the workouts. But then I don't know the best way to get back on track. Does that make sense?

I just let the missed workouts go.  I don't try to make up for them and I usually just move on to what my training plan calls for the day I get back to my training.  I missed Sunday's ride due to the weather, so I was going to do it on Monday since Monday is a strength training day, but my in-laws came to town and I had to cook dinner after working all day so I missed Monday also.  So Tuesday I will do what my plan calls for and move on.  I tell myself that even with missing some workouts I am still getting healthier overall!  I can get stressed about missing workouts and think, " O my, I won't be ready for my race, what shall I do?"  Or I can remind myself of the bigger picture; I am living a fitness lifestyle, controlling my weight, working on keeping my heart strong, meeting like-minded people and having fun both training and racing.

Unless one has the potential for the Olympics or elite level competition, to upset the balance of family, work, and recreation is not going to make you a better person in the long run.  Just my opinion, some will most certainly disagree. 

Something I am doing this year is setting up my 2010 run for IM.  I am being flexible with my training this year, going to family functions, doing things like I did Monday with the in-laws and subtly reminding my wife that in 2010 I am going to be focusing on work and training.  In effect, next year I will be out of balance from Jan/Feb through September, but before and after that I will focus more on the family and less on triathlon.  At least that's my story...

Juggling triathlon training can be hard.  Its not like you can get up every morning, go run for a hour, and thats it.  Theres more coordinating, more training, etc.  Its very rewarding but it can be stressful to.   Especially if your just starting out.   I know last year I was very concerned with getting all my workouts in for my IM.  This year I try to get all my workouts in, but Im much more apt to cut one short if I must, or cut out a day if I must.  

 Where most people have a problem though is strictly scheduling.  (im not saying that you do, this is just  something Ive noticed over the years).    For instance, when I started, I did all my workouts at night after work, sometimes double at night to.  I didnt really have much reason to other than I didnt want to get out of bed, or I wanted to wait until x time because then I would have company, or whatever.   Last year for the IM, I figured, I better get this straight or i'll never fit it all in, and I ended up having more nights/afternoons free by just scheduling well when I could.  I did as much as I could in the morning, and I got workouts in on my time, not someone elses even if that meant I ran alone alot.    Early mornings are the best if you can get used to it so then at least one workout (or two) are in the bag so no matter what comes up that day then you arent upset at yourself or others for screwing up your workouts.   

The fact is, things get in the way.   For some people its golf, for some its hunting, for some its nights out at the bar with their friends,  for some its softball, whatever it may be, all these things take time "away" from family, etc.   It seems when your doing something "for yourself" its easy to get into the "im so selfish" talk.   Im not sure there is a way to stop taht, so just let it go when it is not possible to get a workout in, and schedule properly when you know you can get workouts in and that should help most people out!    Finding balance in life is ongoing ! 

Thanks for the feedback. The thing I struggle with is that I am completely at the back of the pack. So, I feel like I can't afford to miss many workouts. As I'm trying to follow this plan, I think my strategy is this: If I miss one of the long rides/runs, I will do that on the next day. I'd rather bump a swim or short run at this point.

I went for a 30 minute run today and had more fun than I've had in a long time. I ended up doing some impromptu and informal interval training after the first mile warm-up. It was a lot of fun, and felt great to be sprinting for short distances!

That is good, when you are running short on time and unable to get in a full week of workouts, pick your key workouts that you want to get in for that week and focus on those

Most of you will laugh at this: I got a "New" bike this week! Okay, she's ancient. But up until now, I've been riding on my Jamis Coda-which is a flat bar, 21 speed. And I've really wanted a raod bike

I have an almost non existant budget for a bike right now, so I've been scouring CL. This weekend, I looked at a late 80's model Panasonic road bike. She seems to be in pretty good shape. I did some research on the "Bike Forum" and the general consensus there was to buy her. So, I got her for $35!

She's going to need a tune-up and maybe some work, but I think she'll be faster than the Coda once I get her going. So, for now it's a step in the right direction!

No laughing about it, all of us started somewhere also!  That is great, hopefully its a little step up from the Coda!   Let us know once you get her going!

Roni-Let us know how the run went today!!

Kyla-Great job on the run test!

As for me, I doubt I'll get a run in today, so I'll put time in on the trainer this evening. Then do the run tomorrow.

Great job and nice progress kkc!!  At that pace a 5s improvement is good.   

ANd Roni, how did it go!  We need to hear!

I ran my half marathon today with my dad as his first!  It was soooo rewarding and great fun.  For starters, Ive never ran with someone to finish their first half, or full or anything.   So it was rewarding to see someone struggling through there first.    Also, it was my dad, and I never thought I would see this day!   He has lost about 30 pounds and his high cholesterol and blood pressure are going down.  I do believe he is the first person on his side of the family through all generations to do something about his state (they all have heart disease, diabetes, bp, cholesterol, etc), and to get active.  That is big stuff!  

My knee seemed to hold up.  I ve done two runs over 45-50 minutes since surgery, one was 6 miles and the other was 8, so this was a test.  Sticking with my dad on the run/walk route probably helped out.   Anyways, just thought I would share since Im really proud of him!!  Hopefully I'll have a picture of us running together soon since a couple people took some