Training, some days are perfect. You get out there and swim, bike or run and push yourself, finish and feel great, tired, and a little sore when you finish. That is the way it should be. You are getting stronger and more fit. Prepping for the race. Then there are the off days...those days when you get out there and just fall short or even worse - fail!
I know that everyone has those days, but it doesn't help when it happens. I don't know why, but it feel like I have been beaten up and knocked out! It is more mentally challenging for me. I know that physically, I can accomplish anything I set out to do! But one bad workout and my mindset gets all out of whack! That's what happened a week ago.
I was swimming out at the Cove - it was a beautiful day and perfect conditions, and what do I do? I have a panic attack 1/4 mile out! It's happened once before, and that was the worst. This time I managed to swim back to shore - but it shook my confidence. Now my whole mental game is off. Add to that the general life stresses and I am having a hard time getting my grove back!
Today at least I had a great spin class - now I need to carry that momentum forward....
I need to get back in the water and have some great and encouraging friends that are backing me, but I am still a bit unsure of my self. It is something I have been successful at in the past, I just can't shake the feeling of failure!
Has anyone else felt that way? What are some ways to help get past it that have worked for you? I would love to hear!
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
One step closer to IM
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!
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!
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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