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Well last week was stressful...but at least all those finals are done and i passed all the classes.  This week should be more balanced in the workouts.  Last week i did nothing but run.

Monday- 4.5 mile run

Tuesday- Swim and Bike

Wednesday- Long Run

Thursday- Swim and Bike

Friday- Long swim

Sat- Long Bike

Sunday- Off

I got my bike today!! so the bike rides will be real rides not just the stationary.  I am also going to ride the bike to school everyday.  Only 2 miles though.  I will put pics up tomorrow to lazy tonight lol.  Hope everyone had a great weekend. 

I hurt my leg tonight so I'm hoping it will be better and I can stay with this somewhat idea of a plan.  I am having a really hard time deciding when to train what and usually just go with what fits in my family's schedule.  I also need to research everyone's goals and see who is doing Sprint distance and who is training for longer distances.  When I review everyone's training logs and posts, I'm feeling quite inadequate

 Mon - 1.8 mile run - pulled hamstring

Tues - "working" from home so I hope to get in a decent brick workout outside

Wed - Swimming

Thurs - not sure, but something

Fri - probably OFF

Sat - long bike

Sun - long run

tcovert - 2008-05-13 1:06 AM

kt65 - 2008-05-12 10:19 PM Goals for the race are really to have fun. It's my first at this distance. For a conservative goal on a course which is very hilly, I'm secretly hoping to come in the top 30% of my AG, that would be awesome. I guess that's not so secret anymore!

We won't tell anyone.

 I'm tellin'!     Really, thats an awesome goal and one that will help you to achieve your best results and feel good about yourself no matter the outcome.

  Sounds like a great workout week planned Carmen, just take care of your hammie so it doesnt set you back longer than you'd like (even if it means taking it easy for the week). 

  As far as feeling inadequacies in your training, I wouldn't worry bout what everyone else is doing, just follow your training plans, take in some of Todd's great advice, and let the good times roll. The distances and times will come later, I'm certain of it. Believe me, sometimes I get bummed out when i check out swim times of other athletes on this very site and then I spin it around thinking "hey, i'm swimming alot farther than i was last year". You've got the support here no matter the distance or speed.

  ----John----

  Sounds like its a tough time of year for you to get your workouts in with all the planting going on. Hopefully things will settle down for you soon. Off topic question for you though, just curious as to what yer plantin? Beans, corn? And, while you were out there, how many nice bucks have ya seen.

 ----John----

Slahmmer - 2008-05-13 5:01 PM Kim - you're in great shape, so you should set high goals for yourself, top 30% in your AG is totally within reach! ....and if it comes down to the run and you aren't feeling too hot but you see someone that looks about your age take 'em out at the knees, err, kidding of course Everyone - I got good news from my doctor today. I had an MRI on my foot because my heal was bothering me and I've had two stress fractures over the past few years in my heals. Anyways, it came back as just soft tissue swelling and some ligament swelling. Woohoo! I will likely take the week easy with running to let the swelling go down, and I plan on icing. Just wanted to share the good news

 Sweet, you'll be back in biz in no time.

Sarah - good news on the heel!

Thanks all for the kind words on my workouts - it's funny switching from training for a half marathon to training for a tri because there are 3 areas you want to improve in so I just feel like I'm never quite working out enough in any of them.  I'm really going to try and start increasing my outside bike rides since that's where I feel weakest.  I will become friends with my bike

I went out and rode for 37 minutes at lunch today - wanted to go a bit longer but had to shower and get back to computer for a meeting.  I ran across the parking lot after my bike just to see how the hammie felt and it was pretty sore so I was glad I decided against the brick today.  If it's not raining I'm going to try my first commute to work on my bike - need to look up how far it is still!  The fire station between my house and work is doing a free breakfast stop for bikers so I figured why not  

Hope everyone has a good hump day and rounds out there weeks well!

"Any other time-economy ideas?"

  I don't recommend my idea to most people, but i sacrifice sleep for my AM workouts which lately have been swims, sometimes runs though.  I, however, seem to survive on 6 hrs sleep a nite during the week. Once again, it's personally what i do, but i don't think it works for most to give up sleep.

  I really like bricks however, since it seems like i'm able to squeeze "2" workouts into 1 so-to-speak. For instance, if i had a 2hr bike session planned, i could make it a 1.5hr bike / .5hr run or something like that in any combination of the 3 sports. If you feel strong on the bike, weak on the run it could be more like a 1hr run first, then 1hr bike, instead.

  I try to keep in mind that the triathlon road is a long one and not to expect super fast results in a short amount of time. You've got plenty of time to try new training strategies. Imagine yourself 5 years down the road with consistant training?  Sounds great doesn't it!

  While i'm thinking of it, one other thing to help get workouts in when time is crunched, is to always have your training gear at the ready. Gym bags filled with essentials (running shoes, swim goggles, Gels or bars,  etc). Bike in good working order. If i've got a half hr for a quick run or bike and it takes me 15/20 mins to get ready cus i'm hunting down all my stuff, that stinks. I'd rather be able to hit the road in 5mins.

  Just some quick thoughts, and now you see how my mind works   scary isn't it.

----John----

I like the ideas John.  I have got my bag ready before i go to sleep at night and i always feel like its easier to get up in the morning and i dont have to search for everything in the dark or half asleep.    Couple of questions for everyone.  I know everyone has a different eating plan depending on if you wanna lose weight or what ever but what are some things people usually eat for breakfast or lunch?  I feel like i have been kinda eating a heavy lunch and i dont want that.  I wanna lose weight and i did for a long time and now im kinda leveling off.  I wanna get to 200 and i feel like i am stuck at 211. 

Other question- What is a website people like to use to buy a lot of triathlon equipment and clothes.  I have about......nothing when it comes to clothes.