I SWAM today!!

Ok, I've been swimming since September.  I started with swim lessons and I've been trying to increase my time in the pool and for some reasons, like work, I haven't been successful on a consistent basis. Well today I said, I'm going swimming.  I need to be able to do 20 laps comfortably in the pool.  I gotta go get more time in.  Well today I SWAM!!!!  I did 7 laps!!!! Ok, 1 1/2 laps was with a kick board BUT..... I didn't stop I the middle of a lap.... AT ALL!!!!
That's a GREAT accomplishment!!! I have many fears and anxieties and the water used to be one.  I feel VERY accomplished right now!! 

I am VERY grateful to Amy for suggesting don't the Triathlon together!! I don't know if I'd EVER have been able to swim lime I can now!

Thanks Triathamom!!! My friend, Amy!!!!

Back in..... AGAIN!!

Well these past couple weeks have been difficult with me as far as training goes. Christmas vacation, I work as a School Nurse, I had EVERY intention of swimming and running!! Well we went out of town for Christmas. And I did neither.  I started swimming on New Year's Eve. That went well. Ran the next day, swam the next.   It was a Saturday.  I brought Amy with me!! We NEED some training together. Poor girl!! She got in the pool and proceeded to swim 16 laps!! 16!!  I think I got to 8!!! I thought..You go girl! :-)
Needless to say, I have a LOT of work ahead of myself. I need to be able to swim 20 laps, in a 25 meter pool, In order to survive this Triathlon.  I'm still hoping and praying I can make it too at least 16 laps.  However this was the first time I went that far.  I have anxiety about the water. Every time I'm in and swimming I gain more confidence and less anxiety.

I too am signed up for the Iron Girl.  I signed up the first day within 2 hours of them going live. I'm excited, scared, butterflies.... And more!

I'm In

Nothing like actually PAYING for the event to get you motivated. I just signed up. My heart is racing.

Next step... go for a run. Go run. A LOT.

IronGirl, here we come!!

This is THE Year!

Mary and I talked each other into this adventure last summer. Then I told myself there was PLENTY of time, I didn't need to start getting serious about training till next year. And now. Next Year is here I've been procrastinating on doing anything and have hardly run at all. Today's the day.

Today started off on the completely wrong foot. I discovered that I had accidentally deleted my entire running playlist from my phone. One hundred (or something) of the best running songs I've ever heard were all gone. I admit it - I sobbed. Sat at my desk and cried. Went upstairs to Wonderful Husband and he gave me a pep talk. I decided I was NOT going to let the Universe of Bad Stuff discourage me. This is The Year and I have to get serious about training.

So first Wonderful Husband took me for a walk around the block. Then I went off for a run on my own without music. And it was nice. And it turns out there's almost no traffic on New Year's Day. So it was very peaceful. Dear Universe of Bad Stuff... GET LOST! You can't stop me from that wonderful day in August when Mary and I will cross that finish line together. IronGirl, here we come!

Settling In

I've come up with a plan to maintain my fitness through the winter and begin prepping for the Big Day (10 months from now). So here it is. Run three times  a week (at least one run has to be at least 5 miles). Bike once a week, at least 10 miles, at a moderate to hard pace. Next spring I'll really start hitting the swimming. The end.

And then I ignored that plan, talked myself out of doing anything almost every day of the week, only biked twice and since gave it up. Good thing I got a new helmet. For that one ride.

I keep feeling these twinges in my shins, and then convince myself I shouldn't run so I don't hurt myself worse. But I don't know if that's a reason or an excuse. I'm just stuck. I need a goal. I need a big looming EVENT to keep me going. I really liked those long runs, and now I really miss them. Sigh. I've gotta find some motivation soon. I'll keep you posted.

Getting back in the saddle

Well I've been sick for almost a week.  I've ALWAYS had difficulty staying on a workout plan, such as running, then when I get sick I say.. Oh I'll start back up again and I never do. Well I started back running again.  YAY for me!!!! 
I was supposed to run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  I feel pretty lucky to have gotten sick and switch my training now to Saturday, Monday, Wednesdays since so many races are on Saturdays!!  (P.S.  I didn't go to my swim lesson either)

I want to run as many 5K races as possible leading up to the Triathlon. I want to be as proficient as possible for the run. 

So if you get sick as soon as your able to"get back in the saddle"..... Saddle up!!!! Get back in the swing of things.  It's always best to have a friend or someone encouraging you. 
If not I'll tell you.. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Let's start with ABC or DO RE ME?!?

Well I think Amy was the one who talked me into it.... Or maybe it WAS me!!!!!  Either way we talked about training and doing the Iron Girl Triathlon!!  Well I've been dealing with an injury for the past 2 years. To be honest I really don't know how it happened. I had/have tendinitis in foot.  After walking in a boot, 2 cortisone shots, physical therapy and many tears I feel well healed enough to tackle my/& Amy's next journey!  I watched Amy train for a 5K we were supposed to run together. Then I saw her for a 10 mile run.  Then I got to watch her train for a Half Marathon.  I do admit I was a little jealous and wished to be able to run next to her.  NOW we get to train together for a Sprint Triathlon!!

I was biking more this summer, due to my foot, and once Amy and I decided to take on training I started out on the Couch Potato to 5K. I've trained with this program before and it worked GREAT!!  Started it up again.  I also signed up for swimming lessons. I have a fear about the water and I've only had 2 lessons and I am feeling more comfortable and confident in the water. 

WE hope this blog will help any other aspiring Triathletes!!! 

Welcome to Our Journey!!!!