A long week

What a crazy week it was.  I can't believe that one week ago I was getting ready to run the Rock N Roll San Diego half marathon!   I checked on FB to see if any of my running buddies had planned on running but were not for whatever reason going to.  I said I would!  So, when I got home from my Saturday run, I found out that I was running the race on Sunday!   YAY ME! 

It was a very early morning and a fun course.  I got to hang with some friends and enjoyed the day.  It was my best half this year, although not my best ever.  I will say that I was again under trained and felt it all week.  I indulged myself by sleeping in on Monday and not going to the 7am Kaia boot camp class.  I went to the 6:45 class and boy was it tough.  In fact all the classes this week seemed harder and I was so tired.  My calves were tight and I was grateful for the stretching that  I we did in class. 

Today was the first day my body felt back to normal.  I have one more week if the boot camp and the my plan is to start back with some more intense tri specific training and continue with the strength training as well.  I really need it! 

I joined the Nike SF lottery again.  It would be great to get in,  this is the 10th year and I enjoy the weekend up in the Bay Area.  Plus it is one of my favorite races.  The only other thing that I want to sign up for is the volunteer spot at IM AZ.  With the cost of races being so high, I am going to be more selective on what I choose to register for.  Right now, Mike and I have nothing on the books.  I am working hard on training for "fun" for training it self....but for me without a race on the horizon, it is a challenge.  I believe that my Ironman goals are stronger than my desire to sleep in and lounge! 

Feeling Good!

I am 3 weeks into my Kaia FIT boot camp - I am seeing a big difference in my body and feeling so much stronger.  I am wiped out each night - especially if I do a double!  Yes that's right two classes in one day.  Today we went back and did a class from the first week - it felt harder.  I don't know if I am tired or just my body is feeling all the work its been doing. 

Now I have been home for a bit and my energy level is up!  Much better than yesterday - I was so fatigued and had no drive at all!  I am looking forward to going in to my craft room and getting some real play time in today.  I may even enjoy the the pool. 

Later today, Mike and I have a mate date to go to the Botanical Gardens for a food and wine tasting.  Yum, can't wait! 

So, I need to find some new goal...once boot camp is over, I don't have any races or athletic commitments.  I am going to enter the Nike lottery with a friend, but there is no guarantee with that, and the race is in October.  Also I am planning on getting volunteer spot for IMAZ - but there is no running there!  Any suggestions?  I need some local races and maybe a few tris. 

What are some of the San Diego favorites?  I would love to hear what people like and why.