By the Numbers: Your Monthly Edition.
January is almost done. Which means my HIM training is what? About 16% complete? It was a pretty good month. It didn't go exactly as I had hoped. The the effort could've been far worse. The trip to the Bahamas definitely threw a wrench into things as you can see here...but it was worth it to escape this January bitterness, if only for a few days.
So my biggest "blah" is that I'm having drama making my two-a-days. Well, not so much "drama" but more along the lines of there's not enough hours in the day to accomplish my full workout. More specifically, I'm usually letting my mid-week run fall off the charts. It's not like he's asking me to run 15 miles mid-week or anything. It's just that right now, it's effing cold. And snowy. And I've been working late a bit lately. And no matter how hard I try, I just can't get that pre-work workout done. I clearly love sleep too much. Hopefully that'll change once spring decides to come. And running by myself late at night? That's just not an option. And the dreadmill? Hahahaa...I'd rather rip off all 10 toenails.
Something has to change. I'm holding out for it to be a weather change, but deep down I know it's my workout ethic that needs to give a bit. :sigh: We'll see how this goes down...
Here's a look at the numbers for the month. I suppose it's better than nothing.
Just under 9 hours on the bike. Not sure the avg. mph/dist/cadence on this because I had to return my first bike computer. Hopefully this pretty thing will be here soon.
Around 27 miles of running (wtf? I have single weeks with that mileage...meh, I'll get back there next month)...do you know how difficult it is for me to run in Z2? Yeeaaaaaaaah. I'm pretty much speed walking. Or running in slow motion...moreso than I normally do.
When you include tonight's workout, I've got around 4700 yards in the pool. Next month's goal on this alone is to hit at least 8000.
Then add a bunch of yoga and general stretching on top of it all.
I think you'll see a big jump between this month and next...I still can't believe it's almost February. Yowza!
So my biggest "blah" is that I'm having drama making my two-a-days. Well, not so much "drama" but more along the lines of there's not enough hours in the day to accomplish my full workout. More specifically, I'm usually letting my mid-week run fall off the charts. It's not like he's asking me to run 15 miles mid-week or anything. It's just that right now, it's effing cold. And snowy. And I've been working late a bit lately. And no matter how hard I try, I just can't get that pre-work workout done. I clearly love sleep too much. Hopefully that'll change once spring decides to come. And running by myself late at night? That's just not an option. And the dreadmill? Hahahaa...I'd rather rip off all 10 toenails.Something has to change. I'm holding out for it to be a weather change, but deep down I know it's my workout ethic that needs to give a bit. :sigh: We'll see how this goes down...
Here's a look at the numbers for the month. I suppose it's better than nothing.
Just under 9 hours on the bike. Not sure the avg. mph/dist/cadence on this because I had to return my first bike computer. Hopefully this pretty thing will be here soon.
Around 27 miles of running (wtf? I have single weeks with that mileage...meh, I'll get back there next month)...do you know how difficult it is for me to run in Z2? Yeeaaaaaaaah. I'm pretty much speed walking. Or running in slow motion...moreso than I normally do.
When you include tonight's workout, I've got around 4700 yards in the pool. Next month's goal on this alone is to hit at least 8000.
Then add a bunch of yoga and general stretching on top of it all.
I think you'll see a big jump between this month and next...I still can't believe it's almost February. Yowza!
Labels: By the Numbers
posted by Running Jayhawk at 8:26 AM
13 Camper Comments:
keep it up!! I know I've been feeling the same way with the cold weather. I'm hoping a change to the warmer weather will increase my drive to train. I'm training now, but like last night I had a 45 min run and 1 hour bike...instead of running outside when I got home, I layed down for 45 minutes and then had to run on the treadmill...ugh. But if it were warm, I would have gotten out tehre right away! Where is the warmth?!?!
January is just the start -- February will reflect more of what you're capabale of, I'm sure. Best of luck with it!
Ah, just ignore the month. I think I only ran about 72 miles this month, and most of it (42!) was in a single weekend. It'll be a good springboard for next month - it has to start warming up soon, right?
I found you on Robyns site....excited to do my first little piddly sprint tri this July...I have so much to do to get there but I'm loving it. Keep it up!! I agree, Early mornings stink. I actually prefer the night runs. I guess it depends on your neighborhood. I like mine near Hero's Square in Budapest....;0)
I totally know what you mean about the mornings!! My bike and run got started this week for my tri training but I have yet to get up to swim. UGH!! I have to figure out a place to swim that is not just from 5:30-7:30 am.
That's a nice chart. I'm impressed that you can string a number of back-to-back days several times!
It will get better. January SUCKS!!
It's been an awful January here in Chicago, as you well know...can I say 'thank God for the local indoor track'. Hope you had a good time in the Bahamas, though...that must have been a nice break from the weather.
Jim
Heck, I think I only logged something like 20 miles in January. It just wasn't my month.
Keep up the great work!!
The fact that you even think about doing two-a-days is amazing to me, I don't think I could swing it! And I'm with you on the dark/cold thing, no thanks!
Once you get in the practice of two a days it become a very nice habit. For me the lunch time workouts have been awesome, and if I put my workout clothes on as soon as I get home getting the 2nd workout in is a given.
You did well with your first month and I'm sure Feb. will even be better.
Girl, I feel ya! I'm in the same boat...I blame it on work, but deep down I know its just me :)
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