So it is official now! I have 2 volunteer positions at IMAZ this fall. I'll be doing body marking with my friend Rachel and working a run aid station towards the en of the run (this is the one I really wanted - cuz I know that I'll be out there then), Thanks to Pattie K. who told me to make sure I get a "speedpass" position, I did and will get priority registration for the 2014 race! Rachel and I have our room booked and are planning our trip. It's going to happen!
This means that the reality of my full Ironman is one step closer now! It's funny that felling of excitement and nerves hit me after I signed up to volunteer. This isn't even the race sign up yet! I think that enormity of the Ironman hits me as it becomes more real and less the dream. I know that the day I actually commit to the race will be a real mind bender!
Since my boot camp ended, I have been kind of lazy - it has been nice. But this week I am back at it and my body is noticing the change! I need to get a real schedule down and work on some serious spin skills. My cadence is way too slow. I also know that right now my race times, lets just say are not compatible with the IM cut offs. Obviously this could be an issue. So I defiantly need to train to be faster!
That said - I have over a year to ready myself and I know I can do it!
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
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!
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!
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