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Monday, February 18, 2013

Catching up....

Time is going by so quickly, I can't believe it has been over a week since I have posted anything. I have been busy training & with life. Over the past 11 days I have swam 7,700 meters, biked 7 hours including a bike test, and ran 180 minutes.

So back to this bike test...similar to the swim test after a 20 minute warm up then a 20 minute all out effort, and a 20 minute cool down. This was TOUGH! I would have liked to have been faster, but its a start.

I have been trying to find more patience with myself and training. I know I'm am only at the begining of this adventure and I have a lot of faith in myself and my coach....Jen! I have always been an "I want it now" person, but I am slowing down and trusting the training and trusting that my body will respond to it. Right now I am not swimming 1 minute 100's, or biking 24 miles an hour, nor am I running 6 minute miles, but I am swimming, biking, and running...:)

I am thankful for the small victories in life and training. Yesterday I was free of pain in my heel for the 1st time in a long time....today I feel it, but again...its a start!

I have had some fun times outside of the triathlete's world as well...a indoor picnic with my beautiful 3 yr old, a valentine's date with my hubby, my son's 1st track meet, and Eva's 1st ice skating experience. Excited about this week of training....

Here are some picks of my past week...

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Computrainer....

Not much to talk about as of late but yesterday I got back to computrainer classes & what a difference a year makes. The workout on the screen said 6x6 Easy, but it was NOT easy.

I was going off of last years FTP number & had to dial it down a bit to finish my 6x6 minutes....humbling! I realize I have A LOT of work to do and I am going to put in the work...everyday, and everyday I will get better. I will get stronger. I will get closer to my dream of becoming an Ironman...IRONWOMAN!

Till next time,
Courtney