These were rather light-duty weeks. I was incredibly busy with work and things have taken a turn for the crazy, so I haven't been able to keep up as well as I used to. I've also been inside my own head for a bit this month, ruminating on a lot of things in the past … Continue reading Week 13 + 14 Base Training: Relentless Forward Progress
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Week 12 Base Training: Are We There Yet?
My theme of the week was... Patience. Because of my impatient nature, I tried to muscle my way through an exercise towards the end of the week and ended up hurting my shoulder. Based on my work in massage therapy I knew there was something up with my rotator cuff. It felt mostly like a … Continue reading Week 12 Base Training: Are We There Yet?
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
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 7 Base Training: Try Harder, Aim Higher
The holidays are over and I'm back in Seattle. Aside from the time I spent sick (Christmas Eve and Christmas day) I'm happy to report that I got in all of my time and miles over my vacation. Seriously, that has to be some sort of record, right? I'm feeling and seeing an improvement in … Continue reading Week 7 Base Training: Try Harder, Aim Higher
2012 Recap: A Year of Positive Change and New Beginnings
Oh man! The new year is upon us! Last year my obligatory EOY post was saved as a draft. Ironically I never finished it so this year I'm rushing at the last minute to sum up all of my thoughts and goals, and reflect on the progress I've made this year and all of my plans … Continue reading 2012 Recap: A Year of Positive Change and New Beginnings
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
New Trainer/Coach, New Race, and Week Recap
What a week! It's been very productive. On Tuesday, after a lot of internal debating, I hired a personal trainer to help me reach my goals. On Wednesday, he proceeded to metaphorically kick my ass in a very good way. On Thursday, I looked in to my goal race (Rev3 Portland) and it was cancelled!! I was … Continue reading New Trainer/Coach, New Race, and Week Recap
Learning To Love The Long Run
So, after feeling a bit lame-o for registering for a full marathon and then downgrading to the half, I've decided to do it again. I'm going to train for a marathon *and* a triathlon at the same time. Not sure why I like this sort of punishment but for some reason, I can never focus … Continue reading Learning To Love The Long Run
Race Recap: 2013 Zappos Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon Las Vegas
To tell you the truth, I started off my race weekend a bit disappointed. A few months back, I had registered for the full marathon. However, with my lack of training and inability to truly run a full marathon in less than 4 and a half hours, I had settled into the mentality that I … Continue reading Race Recap: 2013 Zappos Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon Las Vegas
Amara in Training 