My 7-Week Training Forecast

Starts off at 13:30 a week. Tops out at 16:30 a week. The goal is to leave room for two consecutive rest days on the weekend, so that I may actually get a chance to enjoy my weekends doing non-training related stuff. Wednesdays by far are the hardest day since I stack all of my … Continue reading My 7-Week Training Forecast →

Week 2+3 HITS Palm Springs Training: A Twisted Ankle, and Then Some

Oh boy. I got one good training week in and then BAM -- I was hit with another twist to the ankle on my morning run. I was down by half my training time this week (week #2), and I've reloaded it on week 3 hoping that it doesn't overload my week 4 which, coincidentally, … Continue reading Week 2+3 HITS Palm Springs Training: A Twisted Ankle, and Then Some →

Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Seattle Half Marathon

Ahhhhh. There's nothing feeling like you've finally arrived in a new city than running a road race there. Make that three. I've completed the Athleta Iron Girl 10K last year, along with the Sporty Divas half marathon in Tacoma, but the Rock n Roll races always hold a fond place in my heart. This race … Continue reading Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Seattle Half Marathon →

Week 14 Ironman Louisville Training: All Great Changes are Preceded by Chaos

What. A. Week! I've learned a lot this week...learning a thing or two about making a schedule and sticking to it. Learning to "embrace the suck." Learning to view my goals as non-negotiable. Learning to read my body a little better. I'm trying not to go crazy but my wisdom teeth are giving me problems … Continue reading Week 14 Ironman Louisville Training: All Great Changes are Preceded by Chaos →

Week 3 Ironman Louisville Training: Hope is Not a Strategy

This week was a great week. I'm coming off a high of a pretty awesome training week. I really feel like things are coming together. It's not easy but I'm seeing progress (despite setbacks here and there). I spent some time combing through my training plan this week, doing research on the swim/bike/run route in … Continue reading Week 3 Ironman Louisville Training: Hope is Not a Strategy →

My Hammy Isn’t Happy

So yesterday, I decided to make up a strength training session in advance, because I knew I was going to miss my Tuesday morning class. I was introduced to something new, and in the process of doing this move, I think I might've MINORly pulled my hamstring. Walking to and from work wasn't an issue, … Continue reading My Hammy Isn’t Happy →

Week 11 Base Training: Finding Balance

The theme of my week was.... Balance. What changed this week? Well, a few things. Shant is up in town for a 6-week trip (!!!) which is nice. It's been a challenge being able to balance my time with him, as well as work, as well as training. He is, thankfully, very understanding of my … Continue reading Week 11 Base Training: Finding Balance →

Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon Arizona

Despite the tragedy surrounding race weekend, it went pretty well. Everything prior to the expo was a bit of a blur. I quickly picked up all of my race swag and headed out to wander the expo for a few hours. I picked up a few safety items -- a Brooks night running jacket and … Continue reading Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon Arizona →

Week 8 Base Training: Be Fearless

I'm tired and I can't think straight, so here's a few things to consider before I jump into my recap. Recap of week 8 base training: 14.1 hours; 6,816 yards of swimming; 35.75 miles of biking, 17.88 miles of running. Monday, January 7: Personal training session in the morning with my coach. 5 min bike warmup, … Continue reading Week 8 Base Training: Be Fearless →

Week 6 Base Training: In Sickness and In Health

I think about April 28th everyday. It's the day I plan on crossing the finish line. Funny -- when I told my boyfriend about the full Iron-distance race at the end of April, he said it was too soon. When I told my mom about it, she said that it was a long ways from … Continue reading Week 6 Base Training: In Sickness and In Health →