Oh, right, I have a blog. Kind of sort of forgot about it for a while and then realized I didn't really miss it. But after an email from Aron, I realized while I didn't really miss writing about running (and now swimming and biking) per say, I did miss the people that I've met through blogging. Sure it seems like more of a hassle lately, but I'd like to take another stab at it so I can stay in the loop with what's going on with everyone. I'd also like to think that taking on the biggest challenge of my life might give me something to write about. So I guess I'll start off with what I've been up to the past month...
The first few weeks were rough after putting Newman down, but I'm very thankful that hard time came when it did. If that happened when I was knee deep into Ironman training, you probably would have had to lock me up. I still shed a few tears most days, but for the most part, we're back to our daily routine. The biggest difference; you'd be amazed at how much better you sleep without a cat on your head. But I'm not complaining, I'd rather have him here then get a good nights sleep.
My workouts this month consisted of easy swimming, biking and running. I'm working on my stroke and trying to correct any inefficiencies. Some days I feel great in the water and feel like everything is coming together. Then there are days like today where I just feel like a slug and my back half wants to sink. Bottom line is that I feel way more comfortable in the water than I did last year and I'm not dreading my swim workouts at all. Cycling has consisted of base building on my trainer and making sure my fit is perfect now that I'm aero position. With the change in position, the hoo-ha took a beating. I suffered long enough to make sure it wasn't an issue where I just needed to toughen up the area and then I cried uncle. I swamped my saddle out last weekend for a new one and based on my ride last night, the jury is still out as to whether or not it's the right one for me. Running has been on the light side, 2-3 times a week. That's really hard for me but I'm following coach's orders. Especially since I've had some all too familiar heel pain recently....
As for the heel pain, on my coach's recommendation, I went to see a sports doc to expand my "team" for this upcoming year. I finally feel like I found someone who is going to help me through this rather than say, "get an MRI and go back into the boot." I had my first appointment last Saturday and oh...my...gosh. Hurt like a mother! Basically my right side, from the hip down, is sort of messed up...which I pretty much knew. But I feel hopeful that we'll get me squared away.
So while things haven't been too exciting, I've been keeping myself plenty busy. With work, my workouts, personal training, appointments, trying to have somewhat of a life, etc I don't have much free time. I'm definitely going to have to knock a few things off my list as training gets more intense, but I'm ok with that. I'm actually looking forward to training picking up; I miss my crazy workouts!! But when late summer rolls around and I'm beaten down and broken, I'm sure I'll be eating my words.
10 months to go...
9 comments:
Yayyy! I love seeing this post (even though I pretty much knew it all already heh). I think you will be happy to have your thoughts and feelings written down to look back on, especially come October right before IM and next year too!
It is great to hear from you chica and no worries, we all need a blog break from time to time!
It's hard keeping up with the blog. Heck, I put mine away for 2 years. lol.
I missed the peeps and I missed the accountability that it brought. Anyways, welcome back
Good to see an update and hear how you're doing. I've been struggling with the blog as well - and was actually just about to pull the plus last night when I saw your post pop up in my reader. Damn :) I'll keep it around and see if I feel inspired sometime soon...
Don't worry about the hiatus - it happens :)
Hope everything goes well with the heel issue.
It's so good to see a post from you. Glad your training is coming along... this is your Ironman year! How awesome is that??
FX that your heel cooperates, especially with the new doc. It must be hard letting go of some running, but it's all for the greater food!
GOOD, not food. haha
Glad you are back! I was crazy enough myself to sign up for my first Ironman as well. Yikes, only seven months to go!
i know how hard it is to miss newman.
glad you are finding a good person to work on the heel!!
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