Countdown...
Only 7 days until the Galena Triathlon. Where water temps in the mid-50's await us. As does 1800 feet of climbing over 16.8 miles to get our rears out of Apple Canyon. This isn't my "A" race by any means...it's my go out and get a feel for real hills like you'll find in Kansas and make sure you don't die in the process race.
Only 36 days until the Kansas 70.3 ...and I'm surprisingly calm (mostly). I know I can do the swim distance. I know I can do the run distance. And I'm fairly certain I can do the bike distance, although after Sunday's brick I'll have a much better gauge on this front. Whether I can do all three back to back to back in less than 8 hours remains to be determined. It'll certainly be fun to find out...right!? :)
Only 44 more days until I am faced with hitting the "Submit" button on making a year-long commitment that will render me certifiably insane.
Only 409 more days until I potentially toe the line on the pinnacle of endurance events.
And assuming all goes as planned there, only 410 days until I take a well-deserved break from endurance racing and go into hibernation for a long while. :)
Until then...I need to make the most out of the days and hours that lie ahead of me...
Tonight after work I'm getting fitted for the aero position over at Mission Bay Multisport. I'm hoping this makes a big difference with the comfort level on my bike. And then afterward, we're cranking out 2500 in the pool (including timed 3x500...fun times).
Speaking of swimming...Mike and I struck gold with our latest cheap swim suit grab bag experience. Last year brought me a nauseatingly ugly weird purple tie-dyed swim suit. This year...I got this beautiful piece for $28 (originally $76). JACKPOT! And Lane Four Swimming actually matched our swimsuits. It's pretty funny. Oh...and the best part? I got to buy the next size down...and it fits beautifully. Awesome.
Tomorrow morning brings an 11 mile run for me. And then Sunday I'm faced with my first official brick workout of the season...45 mile ride followed by a 20 minute run. We plan on going somewhere to find a few hills. It is my hope that I will live to tell the tale.
This past week can be called successful. My shoulder pains are slowly fading away and things are looking good.
Tuesday: 2600 yards in the pool
Wednesday: Bike class from hell...including a pyramind workout that got us up to 5 minutes in aero/3 minute standing/1 min 100+ rpm / 1 ez...building up and down to that point.
Thursday: 8x400 on the track...I won't go into split times, but overall, I averaged right around an 8 minute pace with these bad boys, with my fastest 400 done at a 7:16 pace. And during the last 400, I may or may not have puked a bit in my mouth...I wasn't lying when I called it my Run Till You Vomit Intervals Class. When you add up the drills and warm up/cool down laps, I covered a little over 5 miles.
That pretty much sums of this past week of fabulishousness of life in my neck of the woods. Hopefully this weekend finds you all filled with strong training runs and successful workouts!
Peace out, yo!
Only 36 days until the Kansas 70.3 ...and I'm surprisingly calm (mostly). I know I can do the swim distance. I know I can do the run distance. And I'm fairly certain I can do the bike distance, although after Sunday's brick I'll have a much better gauge on this front. Whether I can do all three back to back to back in less than 8 hours remains to be determined. It'll certainly be fun to find out...right!? :)
Only 44 more days until I am faced with hitting the "Submit" button on making a year-long commitment that will render me certifiably insane.
Only 409 more days until I potentially toe the line on the pinnacle of endurance events.
And assuming all goes as planned there, only 410 days until I take a well-deserved break from endurance racing and go into hibernation for a long while. :)
Until then...I need to make the most out of the days and hours that lie ahead of me...
Tonight after work I'm getting fitted for the aero position over at Mission Bay Multisport. I'm hoping this makes a big difference with the comfort level on my bike. And then afterward, we're cranking out 2500 in the pool (including timed 3x500...fun times).
Speaking of swimming...Mike and I struck gold with our latest cheap swim suit grab bag experience. Last year brought me a nauseatingly ugly weird purple tie-dyed swim suit. This year...I got this beautiful piece for $28 (originally $76). JACKPOT! And Lane Four Swimming actually matched our swimsuits. It's pretty funny. Oh...and the best part? I got to buy the next size down...and it fits beautifully. Awesome.
Tomorrow morning brings an 11 mile run for me. And then Sunday I'm faced with my first official brick workout of the season...45 mile ride followed by a 20 minute run. We plan on going somewhere to find a few hills. It is my hope that I will live to tell the tale.
This past week can be called successful. My shoulder pains are slowly fading away and things are looking good.
Tuesday: 2600 yards in the pool
Wednesday: Bike class from hell...including a pyramind workout that got us up to 5 minutes in aero/3 minute standing/1 min 100+ rpm / 1 ez...building up and down to that point.
Thursday: 8x400 on the track...I won't go into split times, but overall, I averaged right around an 8 minute pace with these bad boys, with my fastest 400 done at a 7:16 pace. And during the last 400, I may or may not have puked a bit in my mouth...I wasn't lying when I called it my Run Till You Vomit Intervals Class. When you add up the drills and warm up/cool down laps, I covered a little over 5 miles.
That pretty much sums of this past week of fabulishousness of life in my neck of the woods. Hopefully this weekend finds you all filled with strong training runs and successful workouts!
Peace out, yo!
Labels: Coeur D'Alene, Galena Triathlon, Ironman Kansas, Run Till You Puke
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 7:50 AM
13 Camper Comments:
Don't forget to rest at least a couple days during those 409 days!
I'm looking forward to reading some great posts.
Love love love that marvelous swimsuit! And what a price!
Good luck in your coming countdown week.
OF COURSE I accept friends from Chitown! You know, I've already researched, and there are tri's ALL YEAR LONG in Florida!!!! SO come in December...or February....or October!!! Also...You will ROCK at Kansas and you know it! Oh, and you WILL sign up for IM!!! YAY!!!
YAY! Good luck in Galena! Wave to Route 20 for me, you'll be just 20 minutes from my alma mater.
Nice suit and good luck at Galena! My friend just attempted the Wildflower and went down to injury and is not considering Coeur D'Alene as well...sounds like a beautiful place to be in so much pain :) Kidding!
You want hills? Go to Barrington. Lots and lots of hills to ride on out there.
OOOOH! Good luck! I'm so excited for you now b/c I've been watching my husband train for his first tri next weekend. I see now how much work and dedication it takes. GOOD LUCK!!! Eeeek! I'm excited to hear all about it!
Make the most of this week-
Kelsalynn
You looked hapy and confident out on the running path today. Keep up the good work!
Good luck with all the countdowns!
you're killing me with the swim. mine's um..
um...
SUCKING. i die at about 2000. i've made it to ~2400 but... not two swims in a row.
i'm so screwed.
(can you tell i just got back from the pool? and a dismal 1300yds?! oy vey.)
I have to admit.
A great deal of your tri jargon makes me nervous. I don't think I have what it takes to do one of these.
You are doing a splendid job of training, though. Good job, Jayhawk!
Hey Jayhawk, you are doing awesome! Keep up the good work. You two are very impressive I am in awe. Hope the bike fitting goes well, I have had some mid back tightness after long rides lately.
Looking forward to Galena also. I will be farther back than you. Good luck this weekend.
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