It’s been a busy week of life, half marathon training, and half Ironman training. Yes, I’m training for half marathons and triathlons at the same time. Because I’m apparently slightly insane. And I like to run. And I like to do triathlons. So I don’t want to commit to just one or the other. Last year, I finished the running races with ZOOMA Annapolis and moved into duathlons and triathlons until the fall, but this year it’s all mixed up.
I have so much going on right now it’s not even possible to list it all here, and if I did, you would be bored to tears. Things like doing our taxes, random acts of public speaking, and cleaning up something that exploded in our pantry. I’ll spare you the details on that one, but our kitchen still smells horrible. Fun stuff, right?
So to sum it up, I’ve been super busy with work, super busy with training, super busy with the kids and their activities, super busy with household chores, and we had a very unexpected death in the extended family last week. So I’ve gotten a little behind in everything. And then we have instances like last night where I fell asleep on the couch after putting the boys to bed at 8:30pm. I guess I’m a little run down!
I had promised you another giveaway so I promise it’s coming tomorrow! It’s supposed to be April Blogiversary Giveaway Fest and I won’t disappoint – I have two more in my drafts folder just waiting to be launched!
So what was on tap this weekend for training? A lot. But I did miss the mark with my planned bike mileage.
Let’s start with Friday since it is technically part of the weekend – I got my morning Masters Swimming workout done and it was awesome. We had a lot of short, speedy intervals. Well, speedy for me, which is not speedy for fast swimmers! I was late getting there since my 3-year-old woke up just as I was leaving and I had to set him up with a movie so he didn’t wreak havoc in the house. Better late than never!
I love seeing this guy at the pool when I’m still half asleep.
I was so glad to get it done on Friday morning because I had to work until late Friday night, I worked two concerts back to back.
On Saturday, we had the first Team LUNA Chix group bike ride of the season! I was really excited to get my bike rack back on the car for the first time in 2015.
We did about 17 miles through the hills of Arlington, Virginia, and it was such a perfect weather day for it. I had 30 scheduled on the training plan, so I meant to ride more after the ride, but instead I took my time in Tri360 talking with a friend and looking at bikes. Oops.
The entire rest of the day I stayed in the stinky bike clothes because I was going to hop on the trainer to finish up my workout and it just didn’t happen – I had to pick a kid up from a birthday party and other fun things. So right after the kids went to bed, I got in a short trainer ride. Good thing I was still in the smelly clothes.
I was SO tired and really hungry – I had dinner waiting in the other room, so I cut it short at 23 minutes. When it hit 9:30 I was off the bike and eating my dinner.
On Sunday, I met my Moms Run This Town group for a fun run – we went just over 2 miles, which felt like a lot more since I pushed this crazy 5.5 year old.
Then we rushed back to get to my daughter’s soccer game.
As soon as the game was done, I hit the paths around the Soccerplex to finish my run. It’s my favorite place to run, even though it’s hilly and windy. I was in my happy place.
I realized I should apply something I learned in the RRCA Coaching Certification course and slowed it down after the first few miles. Conversation pace was beat into our heads during that course, and I have the Columbia Half Marathon next Sunday and didn’t want to overdo it.
9 miles done, then a super quick shower and it was off to ice skating lessons with my two older kids.
On Monday, I only had about 5 hours of sleep and almost turned off the alarm and skipped Masters Swimming. But I felt okay and decided to go for it.
I was so glad I did, it was a great practice. I got in 2,000 yards and felt pretty strong. Aside from any time I attempted butterfly.
This is what went through my head as I finished swimming:
I feel fired up for the week – I’m starting my search for a triathlon bike, and I have the Columbia Half Marathon on Sunday. I am so excited!
Do you have a race coming up this weekend? When is your next one?
Do you attempt to swim butterfly or any other stroke but freestyle?
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