Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! (Page 61)

I need to schedule it, not just say, "if time permits" or "if the weather cooperates."  For me, I need to have a training plan and put it on the calendar to get it to happen. Mostly that means a formal training plan but there have been times in my life when it meant show up for group rides on Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday or something similar.  But mostly, I need it scheduled.

I don't know, you are in a hectic phase of life. That is a lot going on. I think that what works for you are the things you will actually do and 'should' let yourself off the hook for the rest. 'Should' is a hard word and I get wanting to train for all the things ... and don't get me wrong, I am not saying not to try but there is an intersection of what you will actually do and what fits in your life. Training and triathlon are hobbies, they keep you fit, yes, but also it should also be fun for you - not another obligation. 

Do you do well with accountability? Would a coach help? A coach should be able to listen and plan for you training that fits into your life and goals. Or is it signing up for Masters swim and paying money and showing up a couple of times a week. I am usually in the camp of 'something is better than nothing' 

I hope that everyone is doing well. We have no racers this week that I know of.

Is anyone racing or doing anything else fun this weekend?

Proof of life post here, too.  I've been AWOL in NC for the past week and loved every minute of it.  Well, almost.  There were a few tiny blips but not enough to make me think negatively of the trip.  It's the first time I've been to the Outer Banks since I was a small child so it was all new and fascinating to me.  We had daily beach walks, a long bike excursion, and a sunset kayak excursion, exercise-wise.  Plus a few other fun things along the way.

I signed up for a half marathon in March - i've done this one twice before and it's a great early season race that makes sure i train all winter. Darren gave me the go-ahead even though its his HIM year. lol! He just told me that his training takes priority but not many races around here have announced any dates for 2022 ... so he's in a bit of limbo picking up some base training while kind of waiting to see. He'd like a september race but isn't that keen on travelling to the US just yet. 

Anyway, i am on the hunt for a half marathon plan - i am experienced enough to know what i want but not so much that i feel confident enough to plan it on my own.  I know i want Heart rate based, 4 days a week of runs (or easy enough to sub in an easy run with a bike or something) nothing to crazy complicated for runs, prefer a 2 week build/1 week cut back, enough space to bike and do strength as well. I have a few things in mind but will report back but if you've had any luck with some online plans, let me know! 

I signed up for a half marathon in March - i've done this one twice before and it's a great early season race that makes sure i train all winter. Darren gave me the go-ahead even though its his HIM year. lol! He just told me that his training takes priority but not many races around here have announced any dates for 2022 ... so he's in a bit of limbo picking up some base training while kind of waiting to see. He'd like a september race but isn't that keen on travelling to the US just yet. 

Anyway, i am on the hunt for a half marathon plan - i am experienced enough to know what i want but not so much that i feel confident enough to plan it on my own.  I know i want Heart rate based, 4 days a week of runs (or easy enough to sub in an easy run with a bike or something) nothing to crazy complicated for runs, prefer a 2 week build/1 week cut back, enough space to bike and do strength as well. I have a few things in mind but will report back but if you've had any luck with some online plans, let me know! 

Definitely report back - i mean if you're already having issues then giving them a try should be worth it. 

I have been running in the same model of Asics for years - and i haven't been injured in SO long so it feels like a gamble to try something new ... but i do love hearing about it! 

Definitely report back - i mean if you're already having issues then giving them a try should be worth it. 

I have been running in the same model of Asics for years - and i haven't been injured in SO long so it feels like a gamble to try something new ... but i do love hearing about it!