Monday, October 26, 2015

Week 2 of base building for races next year

Learning new things is super fun, although it's totally overwhelming at times. Just when I start to feel more confident about something, I discover many more items I need to learn about and research. It's like peeling apart an onion and seeing all the layers. Buying a bike was a very positive experience, but it just doesn't end there. Now I need X, Y and Z and need to do X, Y and Z to it to ensure it stays in working order. I sometimes wish triathlons were as simple as running, but that is part of the draw for me. I really enjoy pushing boundaries and learning new things, so it makes me happy to be soaking up all of this new information. And besides that, I really love a good challenge!

Monday: 10 miles cycled

Tuesday: 4 mile run, 3 miles cycled

Wednesday: REST aka Hungover.

Thursday: 12 miles cycled

Friday: REST aka Buy my bike!

Saturday: 11 miles cycled, 4 mile run

Sunday: AM: 16.2 miles on my new bike!!

Sunday: PM: 3.8 miles cycled inside, 2 mile run

Total: 66 miles, 5:12

56 miles cycled, 10 miles run


Goals from the previous week:

  • Manage time better.   Did better this week, but work is also extremely busy right now.
  • Run more. Check. wanted more than 10 miles, but given the 2 rest days, i'm happy.
  • Wake up earlier to complete workouts before work. Check. 
  • Start swimming again. FAIL. 
Other stuff:
  • Bought my bike on Friday! Went with my friend Vicky who helped me decide which one to get after zooming around the parking lot. (More on that in another post)
  • Felt good with all of my workouts despite being stretched extra thin at work.
Goals for next week:
  • Start swimming again
  • Continue to increase run and cycle time
  • Add one small speed sesh for cycling and running.
  • Log my strength/core work. I currently do at least 4 sessions a week, but dont keep track of it.

Snapshots:
We went to the last Bulls preseason game on Tuesday evening with some friends and had a blast! We even ran into Emmers who was also at the game. I had a bit too much fun and felt like shit the next day, but it was worth it.
Friday I bought my first road bike! A beautiful Giant Avail Advanced 2. 
A post just isn't complete without a cameo from the CB dog.

-Xaarlin

10 comments:

  1. Phew! I was worried we wouldn't see CB!

    Isn't it NUTS how much there is to know about cycling? I read Bicycling Magazine and feel like that helps me a little... but I bet most of it is live and learn! :)

    Congrats on your new ride! She's a beauty!

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    1. Thank you :) It is so overwhelming yet so interesting to me! Im loving this new hobby a lot.

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  2. Ah! Yay for mileage building! Can't wait for you to kick some ass next year.

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    1. Thanks! Slow and steady buildup is the name of the game.. Taking after you for building smartly :)

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  3. Congrats on the bike. And you may have the coolest bike jersey ever.

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    1. Thank you ! My good friend Kim got me the jersey and I squealed with excitement when I saw it :) Owls = speed.

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  4. Congrats on the bike!! And the CB photos always make me smile. :)

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    1. thank you :) CB is happy to know he made you smile :)

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  5. Yay for a new bike! I love that you are pushing yourself to learn new things and take on a tri. I hate my bike and am too cheap to buy a new one so I just stick with running :) Hi to the litte CB dog :)

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    1. Hola Cola! :) Its scary and wonderful and overwhelming going "all in" for these triathlons... but so fun too. I love running but afetr the injury last year I havent been able to get back into longer distances like I used to do (purely out of laziness and fear of injury) So Tri's started looking more and more appealing.

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