After I handed out candies to the tiddlers this evening (and some were so cute) I decided to go for my first practice swim. Finally got my schedule down between two pools in my area so that is why it has taken so long since I started my swimming lessons.
Anyway, off I went to the pool to practice my TI swimming technique and was feeling pretty good about it all. Got into the pool and it all left my head, I had no idea what I had learnt over these last 7 weeks and left 1/2 hour after getting into the pool.
Think some private lessons might be in order otherwise come race day I'll drown.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sometimes it's tough to stay positive....
It has been a rough couple days for this "iron woman in the making" and I am trying to stay positive in my soul so that my focus does not stray from my training.
Those of you who know me know one of the reasons why I am feeling sad, you are in the same boat as me...so a prayer would be appreciated, the other reason I'll share later if necessary.
Swim class is this evening, 2nd last one before I move onto the intermediate class.
Those of you who know me know one of the reasons why I am feeling sad, you are in the same boat as me...so a prayer would be appreciated, the other reason I'll share later if necessary.
Swim class is this evening, 2nd last one before I move onto the intermediate class.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Vitalize
Had my lactate acid threshold tested today, as well as my weight, measurements and body fat measured at Vitalize (http://www.vitalize/) my new heart rate is 150 (but we are monitoring it). The whole thing was very interesting and no not painful, except for the fact that my body fat is quite high and I need to lose weight, my goal for weight lose is about 18 pounds (I'll be super skinney) so have to cut out some of my wine and def. no sweets!
My coach Grant is great, every interesting man (you can read his bio on the website) and I like the relaxed way the training is done, ETZ.
Off to bed soon, doing a 26K run tomrrow so need my sleep.
My coach Grant is great, every interesting man (you can read his bio on the website) and I like the relaxed way the training is done, ETZ.
Off to bed soon, doing a 26K run tomrrow so need my sleep.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Then Event Has Been Chosen
I have finally done it, I have registered for my 1st Half Iron and it will be the Sylvan Lake Half Iron http://www.outbackevents.ca/Sylvan%20Lake%20Tri/Course%20Information.htm.
I am still pinching myself that this is actually going to happen and that on July 22, 2012 I'll be able to scatch this off my bucket list.
Is it too early to start thinking about a Full Ironman?
I am still pinching myself that this is actually going to happen and that on July 22, 2012 I'll be able to scatch this off my bucket list.
Is it too early to start thinking about a Full Ironman?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
First Week of Ironman Training
Week 1 done, it wasn't that bad but of course I had to pick my first week of training to catch a cold! Training comes with ups and downs.
So you ask, what part do I enjoy the most?
The running is easier than what I was doing in the RR - I am running to HR so going a little slow but I have tons more energy when I am done. I don't run distance I run to time and have to, HAVE TO, warm up and cool down before each run and this counts as part of the time. LOVE IT
Biking, well I like the biking. Did my first class Saturday morning @ 8 a.m. about 80 minutes then this week did 45 minutes in my basement with Ipod blaring (my hubbie laughs cause I sing out loud and apparently I am not that good, I thought I sounded great).
Swimming - quite like the new type of swimming I am doing TI, nice and relaxed.
My coaches are great and very helpful.
The only bad thing, am not spending as much time with my Goofies during the week as I would like my IFM training is taking over my weekends nights, but I knew this would happen and I don't get to sleep in as much as I use to, ok I won't get to for about 8 months.
However, still have decided on my race yet but I am betting it is going to be Sylvan Lake (if only they would get their registration open I am dying to sign up).
So you ask, what part do I enjoy the most?
The running is easier than what I was doing in the RR - I am running to HR so going a little slow but I have tons more energy when I am done. I don't run distance I run to time and have to, HAVE TO, warm up and cool down before each run and this counts as part of the time. LOVE IT
Biking, well I like the biking. Did my first class Saturday morning @ 8 a.m. about 80 minutes then this week did 45 minutes in my basement with Ipod blaring (my hubbie laughs cause I sing out loud and apparently I am not that good, I thought I sounded great).
Swimming - quite like the new type of swimming I am doing TI, nice and relaxed.
My coaches are great and very helpful.
The only bad thing, am not spending as much time with my Goofies during the week as I would like my IFM training is taking over my weekends nights, but I knew this would happen and I don't get to sleep in as much as I use to, ok I won't get to for about 8 months.
However, still have decided on my race yet but I am betting it is going to be Sylvan Lake (if only they would get their registration open I am dying to sign up).
Monday, October 17, 2011
Which Race Should I Do?
Well, the buzz around the water cooler is there is a potential that the Calgary 70.3 may not happen next year. Of course this could suck for me, this has been my bucket list race for about two years now. Of course after I heard the rumor I thought I better get my act together and get myself signed up so some 1/2 Ironman somewhere soon.
Choices I have are: Oliver, BC, Sylvan Lake and the Great White North.
A number of people I know have signed up for GWN so I would know people, Sylvan is close so hopefully friends would come a watch and Oliver, BC the water will be warmer.
By the end of the week I will have made up my mind but if you can help me in anyway make a decision I'd sure appreciate your help.
Thanks....
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ghost Lake Looks Cold
Hubbie and I drove to Kelowna this weekend to spend time with friends as well as allow me to be a pace bunny for the Okanagan Half Marathon. My goal as the 2:45 pace bunny was to get my peeps across the finish line at 2:45 and that is exactly what I did!
I was very proud of myself, I had to maintain a 7:40 pace and keep my peeps on target each 2K in order to get us across the finish line at 2:45.
Now, on our way back from Kelowna my hubbie point out Ghost Lake to me....it look figgin cold (this is the lake that the 70.3 uses for the half ironman) burrrr. Might have to sit in and ice cold bath to get my body use to being in this cold lake.
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving, me I'll have to do a lot of running (besides the 21.1K I did this weekend) to wear off the wine and turkey I consumed.
I was very proud of myself, I had to maintain a 7:40 pace and keep my peeps on target each 2K in order to get us across the finish line at 2:45.
Now, on our way back from Kelowna my hubbie point out Ghost Lake to me....it look figgin cold (this is the lake that the 70.3 uses for the half ironman) burrrr. Might have to sit in and ice cold bath to get my body use to being in this cold lake.
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving, me I'll have to do a lot of running (besides the 21.1K I did this weekend) to wear off the wine and turkey I consumed.