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
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Race Recap: 2013 Rock n Roll Portland Half Marathon
So I've had Rock n Roll Portland on my list for quite awhile now. I was really happy to knock this one off my list! This particular half marathon was very important to me since it was my first official long run since I sprained my ankle a few months ago. Thankfully, it held up … Continue reading Race Recap: 2013 Rock n Roll Portland Half Marathon
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
Week 2 Ironman Louisville Training: Challenges and Changes
My birthday week was one of my most successful training weeks yet! I made it to all of my workouts with exception of taking Wednesday night off. I was incredibly exhausted from training and found that I had actually trained 10 days in a row, so taking an evening off didn't kill a streak or … Continue reading Week 2 Ironman Louisville Training: Challenges and Changes
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 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
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
Overthinking Is My Downfall
I'll preface this blog post by admitting that I am about to go on a self-loathing rant. Feeling lost seems to be more and more normal for me lately. Overthinking is my downfall. The more I overthink my training and my nutrition the more difficult it gets to maintain any semblance of normalcy. The last … Continue reading Overthinking Is My Downfall
Amara in Training 