I wasn't as freaked as I thought I would be.

I swam in the 50m pool!

I got up early this morning and used the TENs machine on my back to loosen it up. I also took a hot shower and did some stretches in there too. Worked with trainer early AM. I felt good in the pool after the work with the trainer so I think I will do some light resistance work and abs on a ball the morning of the tri.
I'm still up in the air as to what to eat that morning. Probably some oatmeal and yogurt. The protein drinks don't do enough to keep me full. Then I need to pack Gatorade for the race.(and imodium)
I have to practice my transitions too. I think the hardest part will be putting on my socks and shoes after the swim. O well I'm just looking to finish. The good part about this being my first race is that it will also be my personal best time.

3 days and counting....

I "worked" with the trainer on Tuesday. Worked is not really correct. My back was so tight and I cant' work legs before the Tri so he stretched me out for 30 mins and I did about 20mins on the elliptical. Today I ran 2 miles. Tomorrow is trainer again-resistance training to keep muscles loose. Then a swim in the 50m pool. Woo Hoo. That will be another test of willpower and mind-psych.

I pick up the race packet on Friday afternoon.

I did sign up for some great excursions for the trip next week. A kayak and snorkel experience with Ken and a mountain bike adventure for me while Ken is golfing. The kayak will be a true pleasure. I haven't been out on mine this season at all. The bike adventure will be challenging as it will be 5-8 miles of trail. I don't know where the fudge factor is in that. 3 mile short cut? But hell I going to be in Bermuda and it will be beautiful!!

As of today I'm planning to compete.

Friday I worked with my trainer and biked a bit in the evening. Saturday was rest day. Today Ken & I got up early and biked . When we got home I wanted to go for a jog but two blocks down the skies opened up and it started to rain. Ken wasn't into getting soaked. It rained the whole day, some hail too.

Tomorrow starts the less intense workouts. Just cruising speed and no legs with the trainer(Tue & Thurs).

Weight is not going up or down. I'll take that until after the Tri. Then it's into fat burning mode!!!

Thanks for the encouraging comments!!

Scared of crapping out and giving up

Ya so me not posting means me not training.
I've really slacked off these past few days. With Kens party to organize and run I was a little stressed. Then my legs started to ache and it rained for 2 days. (I did work with the trainer Mon & Wed, and swam Tue)
I got to the pool where the Tri is being held and swam today. So many good swimmers just cruising along. Very intimidating.
I did meet a guy that is training for a half Iron. He was kind and said I was a good swimmer and should think about Tri's. I told him I 'd actually signed up for the one in 2 weeks and he wished me luck and said I should come train with his team. I love Triathlon folks!!!!

I'm waffling on showing up for the Tri. I have Ken saying I've given it a good shot and it is OK not to do it. Then I have Roger saying to not give up and I can do anything I put my mind too. Grr.

I really want to do this. I'm just scared of crapping out and giving up.

Brick training

Bike + Run + ICK! Ya my legs felt like rubber and I was seriously questioning the sanity of doing a Tri. Thank my lucky stars that Ken was with me or I would have dropped to my knees and become road kill.

I will do this!! Can I take my blanky with me?

Rock Climbing. Yep I did it!!

I've been to this place before with friends and said I "never wanted" to do it myself. That was Bull**it. I always thought I was too heavy and they wouldn't let me.

Today I climbed 6 walls more then half way and one to the top. We're talking over 50ft to the top.

It was fantastic!!

Getting Emotional.

Today I did my run on the treadmill because it's gunna be a humid day. So anyways I get really bored on that thing, running to nowhere. I had some good music going, Eminems Lose it, and I was imagining what it would be like at the Triathlon. I was at the 1.95 mile mark and realized I would be seeing the finish line by that point. I actually heard the cheering, and folks urging me on to finish. I started to cry and had to "mop the sweat away" to mask the tears. It was so emotional. I hope on the day I will be able to hold it together. Sometimes I can't believe I'm really doing this.


Worked with trainer and jogged. I'm going rock climbing this evening for the first time.

Stuff

Training and getting ready for Kens party Saturday. Lots to do.
Biked and swam today.

Yesterday I just trained at the studio, no running. My bad.

I have got to think of something for Julia's 18th Birthday. Think, think, think......

No Drinking For Amanda until after the Tri.

Took Saturday off. Not planned. Hung Over. Not good. Well getting there was good. I partied a bit too much this weekend, Friday night and Saturday block party. Drinking takes too much out of me. Im sluggish in the morning.
Got a late start today but the weather gods were with me and there was a nice breeze to keep me cool. Did 30 min swim, 6.23ml bike, 1.59ml jog. All between 11am and 1pm. Can you say push it! Ya but it felt good, after. Every time a doubt popped up I redirected my thoughts and pushed on. Im hungry. No one said anything about not eating.
TTFN

So of course I still have doubts.

. I posted on the Beginning Triathlon site. Some really supportive folks there.

Reminded me I might be last but I will have finished. Others told stories of not having a finish line to cross because it was packed up. Or another said that the last is cheered on more cause folks understand the effort.

Either way it was hard to get up this morning and run, but I did.

7/8-After a bottle of wine- I can do this!

Ya so I just had dinner with Roger and we finished 2 bottles of wine, I figure a bottle each. I can to the Tri. I might finish after they want to bring in the cones but I will finish!!
I biked and swam today. Good stuff.

I can't not do it.

Im having mind problems again with the Tri. My numbers are just not what I think they should be. I will be the last by about 20 mins longer the last place finisher of last years time.. I don't know if I can handle that. I know I can finish. I just don't know what the race folks and racers will do. I have four weeks to get the times faster. I have told everyone that I will be doing this. I have to do this.

I went shopping for running shorts. I still don't fit in the womens, so I got a mens. Whatever. I think they look the same.

Had apt. w/ Dr P today. Scale said I lost 12lbs since the last time I was there five weeks ago. 2.4lbs a week. Lets keep that up!! Side benefit of Tri training.

I ran(2.34ml) and worked with my trainer this morning.

She kicked my butt.

Got my butt out of bed early, 7am for a wog(interval training). 2ml in 26min. Got to gym early and did another 1.5 ml on treadmill and 2ml on seated bike. (30) Worked out hard with new trainer. I really liked her style. I am tired. I have been wanting to swim for the last couple of days but haven't got there. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. Tomorrow was supposed to be a rest day. We'll see.

I had really great BBQ yesterday. Im having left overs for lunch. Yum!!

My mind is playing tricks with my will to do the Tri. Second guessing. Yet freaking do it!!!!

Seeing Powers on Monday. Last time (5/30) I was 246.

7/4

Easy ride not going for time. Just working out the kinks. It would have been longer but it started raining.

7/3 con't

Didn't swim tonight. Im beat.

training 7/3

First a run at 7am-13min ml


Than a ride with Ken at 8am-5.3min ml



Good day so far.

Swimming tonight- working to get under 15min for 400.

training 7/2

Worked with my trainer this morning. Walked around town and home. Should have swam.

I looked at the race results for the mighty last time. I really have to step it up a notch. 12 min swim and 20 min bike and run. And that is just the times of the last place finisher. God I hope I will make it.

training 7/1

This mornings run:


Todays bike ride:


Tonights swim:
20mins