Catching Up

Today, I rode my bike (inside unfortunately) for an hour and 15 minutes (Avalance Spire from TrainerRoad!) while watching "Reveal the Path". It's basically about getting out, exploring the world, and taking it all in. I felt like these guys knew my heart. Ultimately, it's what I'd love to do if money, time, etc, were no object.

Yesterday, I realized I'm BEHIND in my cycling training. About 2 weeks behind. Oops! Stupid cold. I've got a long 3 weeks ahead of me to catch up. Because of that same cold, I'm behind on pretty much everything. The swim, the run, my rest week. Ah well, it'll all come together.

After the ride, I took the time to read an awesome blog post from Fellow Flowers. I love everything this company stands for. A flower in your hair (or wherever you want to wear it) connects you with so many supportive women without words being spoken. In a time where we, all too often, tear each other down or are quick to judge, it's great to be supported.

Each color stands for something different. Each with it's own purpose and special meaning to the person who wears it. I could've used "No Excuses" purple yesterday and today. Maybe I'll wear one tomorrow. I may need it to get through the 30 minute run & 2 hr bike ride!

No Excuses!

Since Shamrock

Since returning home (to snow) from Shamrock 8k & half marathon, 70.3 training has started! Oh and, I've managed to come down with a cold. I'm pretty much over the cold at this point (fingers crossed!), but my training took a hit for sure.

This year, I'm going team-less. This also means coach-less. I think it'll be a good experience for me. I've combined the Trainer Road (cycling) half ironman low-volume plan, Swim Workouts for Triathletes (swimming) half ironman plan, and the Jeff Galloway (running) half marathon plan.

There are currently 4 swims, 3 bikes, 3 runs, and I have 2 weight lifting workouts per week. That's 12 workouts in 6 days. Meaning pretty much every day is a 2-a-day. I'll likely be getting rid of at least 1, if not 2, swims per week. It just doesn't seem all that doable to me!

On the nutrition front, we re-started Whole 30... and stopped it. Jon wanted to follow the program after he saw my success with it. Every day, he was telling me "it was my only cheat". He's obviously not ready mentally for Whole 30. So, we're working on making our diet Paleo when home & "treats" when out.

My new motto