This post will be relatively short since I spent week 17 in massive amounts of pain and eventually surgery. I spent week 18 recovering from my surgery, considering my racing/training options, hopped up on pain medications, handling personal family issues, and mentally prepping for a half-marathon since I couldn't actually physically train. So, even though … Continue reading Week 17 + 18 Ironman Louisville Training: Surgery + Post-Op Recovery
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Panic
It has been said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. I definitely have this incessant need to plan and re-plan and re-work a plan. (It's just necessary when things don't go according to...er...plan!) Well, that's partially from my parents too (they are expert planners) but I think I just like to … Continue reading Whatever You Do, Don’t Panic
Week 9+10 Ironman Louisville Training: Give Up Giving Up
Week 7+8+9 were especially hard but I think in week 10 I've pulled through the slump I found myself in. The slump included some insecurity, mixed with a dash of sadness and depression, had some trauma flashbacks. These were the weeks that made me question a lot of my intentions. A lot of it had … Continue reading Week 9+10 Ironman Louisville Training: Give Up Giving Up
How To Recover From a Sprained Ankle
After a painful weekend, I think my ankle is well on the road to recovery. I'm finally able to walk without limping too much and I can finally ambulate crutch-free! (Plus, I was pretty sure that I was more of a hazard with my crutches than without.) Here are the things I did to get … Continue reading How To Recover From a Sprained Ankle
Week 4 Ironman Louisville Training: Recovery from Setbacks, Ordinary Training Days
140.6 miles. I think about it every day when I'm in the pool or on the bike. I also think about how I'll feel on race day, who will be there, how hot it will be. I think about the time cutoffs and I think about race recaps and I wonder if I'll be better … Continue reading Week 4 Ironman Louisville Training: Recovery from Setbacks, Ordinary Training Days
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
The Training Day That Tested My Patience
Uhm...what a day. It wasn't a particularly busy or difficult day by any stretch of the imagination, but it certainly tested my patience. Having been exhausted from the night before (mostly emotionally), I tried to face Monday as a new day. My alarm was set for 6am so that I could get some design work … Continue reading The Training Day That Tested My Patience
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
Week 5 Base Training: It Might Be Sinking In
I feel like I've been playing to my weaknesses this week. I don't feel like I'm putting enough time in my training. An hour here, an hour there. Is it really enough to get me through 140 miles? I feel like I should be amping it up a bit. Perhaps when I get back to … Continue reading Week 5 Base Training: It Might Be Sinking In
Amara in Training 