This was a better week. Except for a 30 minute run scheduled last Thursday, I made every other workout for the week.
Thursday, there simply wasn't time to do the 30 minute run. I had a 750 meter swim first thing but didn't have time to run afterwards. I thought I might get it in at lunch but my lunch ended up being taken up by an appointment and I had to skip lunch and eat something at my desk. Then I thought I might be able to leave work early and get the run in before my scheduled appointment to lift weights with a trainer but I just could not leave early. Finally following the weight training, I didn't have time because I needed to go to a holiday party for work.
Although it is still tight, I am getting used to getting two workouts in a day. The occasional day when there are 3 workouts scheduled are almost always nearly impossible. I can't beat myself up too much about this though. After all, it's not like I draw a paycheck from working out. Certainly, it is important to make training a priority but sometimes, it is simply going to have to take second priority to work and life.
I am told by my buddy Patrick, that the triathlon training is going to have to begin in earnest in January. I am looking to doing the Spring runs as part of the build up campaign. In some ways, it seems so far off but at the same time I worry about whether I have enough time to prepare for this. I'm excited but I would be less than honest if I didn't admit that I am also a little afraid.
That's all for now.
Feel free to drop me a line if you like. If you have any experiences or advice you would like to shar, I would love to hear it. Also, if you have any questions, I am happy to answer those as well.
Take care.
David
Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Still in a lull - difficult weekend
After a fairly good week last week when it seems like things were finally beginning to click, it seemed that the wheels fell off the bus. Friday was a scheduled off day, so all was good there. Saturday was scheduled for a 20 to 30 mile bike. The weather was actually perfect, mid 60s and sunny.
I dutifully loaded my bike up in my truck and got all the way to the park ready to ride but as I sat in the car, I was just really really tired. I considered getting out and gutting it out which I have been known to do but I couldn't shake the notion that perhaps the best thing I could do for myself was to go home and take a nap. With the holidays and lots of people coming and going, my sleep schedule had taken a toll and I had been getting maybe 6 hours or less of sleep per night. So I skipped the workout and went home for a nap. Actually after the nap, I felt so much better and I was sure that I had done the right thing.
Today, I was supposed to do a light weight training and a 40 minute run. Once again I went to the gym and things started off okay. I did some chest exercises and some back exercises. On the first set of the second exercise for my back, my right arm started hurting. It has been giving me some problems so I decided that I probably needed to stop that exercise. Instead I started doing some leg exercises and again started having problems with my right knee which also has been giving me some problems lately. So I stopped that as well. Plan B was to go right in to do the 40 minute run but I started feeling a little nauseated. Bottom line, I aborted the rest of the workout.
As I sit here evaluating the evening, I feel like I did the right thing. Still it bothers me that I basically had a fail for all of the weekend workouts. One of the things I have to deal with on this journey is dealing with doubts. On one hand I need to be wise and not do things that might lead to injuries. On the other hand, I can't just skip workouts all the time and expect to be ready.
Today, I am wondering again if I am going to be up to this. In my mind, this is a big deal and I don't expect it to be easy. But I also know that if I am going to do this, I HAVE to keep a positive attitude. I have to remember my buddy and mentor who is always telling me, "You can do it! You can do it! You can do it! You can do it!" He is awesome and that really helps but today I am having my doubts.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday. I am having red beans and rice and watching Walking Dead.
As always, I am open to discussions. I would be happy to answer any questions and I would also appreciate any insights or advice. Leave me a comment if you are so inclined.
Thanks!
David
I dutifully loaded my bike up in my truck and got all the way to the park ready to ride but as I sat in the car, I was just really really tired. I considered getting out and gutting it out which I have been known to do but I couldn't shake the notion that perhaps the best thing I could do for myself was to go home and take a nap. With the holidays and lots of people coming and going, my sleep schedule had taken a toll and I had been getting maybe 6 hours or less of sleep per night. So I skipped the workout and went home for a nap. Actually after the nap, I felt so much better and I was sure that I had done the right thing.
Today, I was supposed to do a light weight training and a 40 minute run. Once again I went to the gym and things started off okay. I did some chest exercises and some back exercises. On the first set of the second exercise for my back, my right arm started hurting. It has been giving me some problems so I decided that I probably needed to stop that exercise. Instead I started doing some leg exercises and again started having problems with my right knee which also has been giving me some problems lately. So I stopped that as well. Plan B was to go right in to do the 40 minute run but I started feeling a little nauseated. Bottom line, I aborted the rest of the workout.
As I sit here evaluating the evening, I feel like I did the right thing. Still it bothers me that I basically had a fail for all of the weekend workouts. One of the things I have to deal with on this journey is dealing with doubts. On one hand I need to be wise and not do things that might lead to injuries. On the other hand, I can't just skip workouts all the time and expect to be ready.
Today, I am wondering again if I am going to be up to this. In my mind, this is a big deal and I don't expect it to be easy. But I also know that if I am going to do this, I HAVE to keep a positive attitude. I have to remember my buddy and mentor who is always telling me, "You can do it! You can do it! You can do it! You can do it!" He is awesome and that really helps but today I am having my doubts.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday. I am having red beans and rice and watching Walking Dead.
As always, I am open to discussions. I would be happy to answer any questions and I would also appreciate any insights or advice. Leave me a comment if you are so inclined.
Thanks!
David
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