A bad case of the "what nots"
What a crappy few days I've had. I don't even really know where to begin...it's just that nothing seemed to align like they were supposed to. I blame the awful weather we've been cursed with here in Chicago.
My run on Saturday was just...well...tragic, for lack of a better word. My heart rate wasn't going to cooperate. I couldn't find my groove and rhythm. And to be quite frank...I just kind of gave up. Something that I don't do very often (or at least that I don't like to think that I do very often). I put myself in this unshakable funk. The funk of the "what nots." You know...when you get to thinking--and then dwell--on all the things you're not. How I'm not fast enough. Not skinny enough. Not successful enough. Generally all around, just not good enough. It sucked. It made me miserable. I went back to the car, waited for Mike, and allowed myself to shed a few tears.
That run never even had a chance. And I'm pretty ticked I let myself get to me like that. Rather than let the negativity fuel me, I succumbed to it. I guess every once in a while I'm due for something like that...if for no other reason than to remind myself that I need to be doing the things today that will take me where I want to be tomorrow. I'll get over it in a day or two.
Our first Team In Training meeting went really well. Mike and I had a chance to meet and chat with some of our mentees. I'm really excited for this season...even if it means getting up ridiculously early on Saturday mornings. I know I've got my own schedule to follow with the HIM training...at least until mid-summer after the Kansas 70.3. But I'm planning on being there bright and early each training. I just need to get a new iPod. 'Cause my other one broke after 2+ years...and I'm starting to get a bit bored out there for so long with no tunes.
Even with a craptastic weekend, it was all in all a fairly productive week on the training front.
Thursday was a tiny victory for me...one worthy of triumphantly hoisting my fists in the air. You see...Wednesday night my team had to work late to meet a pretty important deadline for the client, so I ultimately missed my weekly spin class (technically, I could've made it, but the cookie didn't crumble that way). As it turns out, my bike had been locked up and I didn't have the key...so even if I had been able to do the respective workout, I would've been up past midnight. So...I put myself to sleep before 10. And woke up...braaaaaace yourself...at 5:55 to start spinning my tail off on the trainer by 6.
This NEVER happens. Ever. I have NEVER, in all my years of running and training, done a pre-work workout. AND I SURVIVED IT! It actually wasn't so bad, but it did take a good amount of planning. I was surprised how energized I felt during the day. I'm not sure if that was a fluke, but I may start trying to do a few workouts before work moving forward. I've been telling myself I need to be putting myself to sleep earlier, and so this would at least help me get on a better sleep schedule.
So yeah...not such a bad week of training. Again, I missed my mid-week run. But when your client is a major national retailer and you're working on the spring program, you kind of brace yourself for the nuttiness and know that something has to drop. Here's a look at how it went down...
Mon: 20 minutes of stretching
Tues: 1300 in the pool
Weds: a day of unanticipated rest
Thurs: 1300 in the pool; 1 hour steady spin drill set on the bike
Fri: rest
Sat: 90 minute "run" (Should've been 2h20m with a 9 on the 9th, but no go.)
Sun: 2h15m on the trainer...47.8 miles...21.24mph avg (OH I ROCK! And oh how I love my CatEye!)
I've definitely seen vast improvements in my cycling. Hopefully when the weather improves and we can take it to the streets I'll be able to see a difference. But I guess things are indeed starting to look up. This girl completely made my night with one single e-mail. And the Grammy's just claimed that Foo Fighters were the best band in the world. While I don't whole heartedly agree, it makes me believe that there is still hope for the music industry.
Okay. I have to get some work done. I hope everyone has a stellar week...
My run on Saturday was just...well...tragic, for lack of a better word. My heart rate wasn't going to cooperate. I couldn't find my groove and rhythm. And to be quite frank...I just kind of gave up. Something that I don't do very often (or at least that I don't like to think that I do very often). I put myself in this unshakable funk. The funk of the "what nots." You know...when you get to thinking--and then dwell--on all the things you're not. How I'm not fast enough. Not skinny enough. Not successful enough. Generally all around, just not good enough. It sucked. It made me miserable. I went back to the car, waited for Mike, and allowed myself to shed a few tears.
That run never even had a chance. And I'm pretty ticked I let myself get to me like that. Rather than let the negativity fuel me, I succumbed to it. I guess every once in a while I'm due for something like that...if for no other reason than to remind myself that I need to be doing the things today that will take me where I want to be tomorrow. I'll get over it in a day or two.
Our first Team In Training meeting went really well. Mike and I had a chance to meet and chat with some of our mentees. I'm really excited for this season...even if it means getting up ridiculously early on Saturday mornings. I know I've got my own schedule to follow with the HIM training...at least until mid-summer after the Kansas 70.3. But I'm planning on being there bright and early each training. I just need to get a new iPod. 'Cause my other one broke after 2+ years...and I'm starting to get a bit bored out there for so long with no tunes.
Even with a craptastic weekend, it was all in all a fairly productive week on the training front.
Thursday was a tiny victory for me...one worthy of triumphantly hoisting my fists in the air. You see...Wednesday night my team had to work late to meet a pretty important deadline for the client, so I ultimately missed my weekly spin class (technically, I could've made it, but the cookie didn't crumble that way). As it turns out, my bike had been locked up and I didn't have the key...so even if I had been able to do the respective workout, I would've been up past midnight. So...I put myself to sleep before 10. And woke up...braaaaaace yourself...at 5:55 to start spinning my tail off on the trainer by 6.
This NEVER happens. Ever. I have NEVER, in all my years of running and training, done a pre-work workout. AND I SURVIVED IT! It actually wasn't so bad, but it did take a good amount of planning. I was surprised how energized I felt during the day. I'm not sure if that was a fluke, but I may start trying to do a few workouts before work moving forward. I've been telling myself I need to be putting myself to sleep earlier, and so this would at least help me get on a better sleep schedule.
So yeah...not such a bad week of training. Again, I missed my mid-week run. But when your client is a major national retailer and you're working on the spring program, you kind of brace yourself for the nuttiness and know that something has to drop. Here's a look at how it went down...
Mon: 20 minutes of stretching
Tues: 1300 in the pool
Weds: a day of unanticipated rest
Thurs: 1300 in the pool; 1 hour steady spin drill set on the bike
Fri: rest
Sat: 90 minute "run" (Should've been 2h20m with a 9 on the 9th, but no go.)
Sun: 2h15m on the trainer...47.8 miles...21.24mph avg (OH I ROCK! And oh how I love my CatEye!)
I've definitely seen vast improvements in my cycling. Hopefully when the weather improves and we can take it to the streets I'll be able to see a difference. But I guess things are indeed starting to look up. This girl completely made my night with one single e-mail. And the Grammy's just claimed that Foo Fighters were the best band in the world. While I don't whole heartedly agree, it makes me believe that there is still hope for the music industry.
Okay. I have to get some work done. I hope everyone has a stellar week...
Labels: Feeling the Funk, Half Iron Training, TNT
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 7:23 PM
13 Camper Comments:
Getting up early on Saturday morning really suck, but doing it for an AWESOME cause make it much worth it.
So sorry that your run did not go well. The next run will be much better.
Big HUGS! I think the weather is getting to all of us! Hang in there it can't last that much longer. And, for what it is worth I think you are fabulous and you are enough of everything! Just take one day at a time!
I've had the grammy's on too, although, dang, I missed the first 30 minutes.
No 9 miles to report?? (Even if you compile a couple runs?? I've heard the RD is pretty lenient.) :D
Can I ask you a personal question? I just got back in the pool (I'm a swimmer from waaaaaay back but I figure it's been 12 years since I've done serious laps - 12!!!!). What kind of a time should I be looking at for a 1500? Are you pretty good? what kind of times do you shoot for? Just wondering. Geez, one swim and I'm all up in arms. :D
Thanks.
XOXO
I loooove the pre-work workouts. I feels so much better and so much more awake during the day when I do it, although it can be hard to make yourself do it. It's worth it to get into the habit, though.
The Fighters of Foo only rule cuz Billy Corgan wasn't nominated. ;)
Thanks for the props, chica. We may rule the Tri in Cheese Country this summer. :)
Sometimes a bad workout begets better ones. It would seem that was definitely the case.
Have a great week...
keep it up! we all have those times where we feel like we just can't do it. but you know you can! and you know you have at least 2 jayhawks standing behind you!!
I do love the Foo...
Sorry to hear about the crap run, but like you said, they need to ahppen every once in awhile.
Every other aspect of your training week sounds like they went well.
"Craptastic." Hee hee hee...funny word.
It seems like this past week was the "bad week" for pretty much everyone in the running bloggosphere. I bailed 3/4ths of the way through a 16 miler, and a bunch of other bloggers I read had bad weeks also.
Hey, it happens. Just don't get deterred from your goal--dust yourself off, and tell yourself this is going to be a great week! I'll be interested to see your next training report... (C;
Jim
Don't sweat your run. The running season hasn't even officially begun yet--you'll get it right.
I think this will be a great year for you.
Don't sweat the run. Sounds like you are doing great on the bike and putting in dedicated time in the pool. Once we get a few sunny, snow-and-ice-free days your running will be there for you too. You are sure to be in prime-time shape for the Kansas 70.3
I've always been a pre-work workouter. In fact, I have issues getting my workout later in the day - I'm too tired and hungry.
Here's my dirty little secret: wake up 15 minutes earlier than you have to (I know, it sounds nutty) and have a quick cup of coffee - if you're a coffee drinker. I couldn't survive without it!
I know about craptastic runs but it does turn around. :)
I have had days like that as well. I still think the highs and lows of running are so amazing...how one day you can be on cloud nine and feel like you can conquer the world and the next run leaves you in a puddle of tears.
Great job getting up and getting your spinning done. I so hate the morning. :>)
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