Last night while running it got me thinking about things. You know the kind of run I am talking about. Where you have time to just think? It got me thinking about my swim. I realized as I saw some people running up the trail (and I thought to myself I can catch them) that riding or running I don't lack any oomph to push myself but when I swim, I JUST SWIM. One pace, same time, same place. Saturday's swims were enough for me to realize something has to change. I am not afraid of working hard for swimming but in the open water I turn into a different person. It takes me at least 20 minutes to relax and then I am the worlds worst navigator. In my mind it should be find fast feet and hang on right? WRONG. I must get complacent and back off and then la di da my way through. After a small pity party and some shopping here I have come up with my plan of attack. It probably wont make much of a difference in CA but by Arizona I hope to have improved my IM swim time. DRASTICALLY! I am going to channel Michelle and Kiet in my head every swim!
Plus I have to share my challenge for IM Arizona in my next blog! Stay tuned...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Long overdue
Wow! The time is flying by... I last left you with my wonderful recovery week and well recovery is over and the work is getting done. Here's whats been going on in the Monterey Bay.
- Seriously, July is freaking rad. Le Tour. Wake up with it. Hear it all morning. Time for work. No problem. DVR's are awesome.
- Good friend Diana's yearly visit from Washington.
- Meeting new friends for great rides through *rolling hills* while said friends dog whoops butt at dog show!
- Riding outside all the time and having sunshine.
- Contemplating next years races and realizing this past weekend having major FOMO at Vineman. Mark your calendars for November 1st!
- Being so tired at training again. Such a good feeling. Oh, how I've missed you!
- Just realized IM Canada is about 5 weeks away. Yippee!
On that note, I'm off to sleep. 4am comes quick!
- Seriously, July is freaking rad. Le Tour. Wake up with it. Hear it all morning. Time for work. No problem. DVR's are awesome.
- Good friend Diana's yearly visit from Washington.
- Meeting new friends for great rides through *rolling hills* while said friends dog whoops butt at dog show!
- Riding outside all the time and having sunshine.
- Contemplating next years races and realizing this past weekend having major FOMO at Vineman. Mark your calendars for November 1st!
- Being so tired at training again. Such a good feeling. Oh, how I've missed you!
- Just realized IM Canada is about 5 weeks away. Yippee!
On that note, I'm off to sleep. 4am comes quick!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
IM CDA
Ironman CDA is one of my favorite races. I love the town and the people. Before I go into any details of my journey, I first have to give props where they are deserved!
Caitlin- It was absolutely my pleasure to run into you over 5 times in CDA and meet up with you. Your speedy legs are an inspiration along with your smile! Love it.
Michelle- Killer PR and performance even under the colder conditions then you are used to. Way to represent!
Not like years past in CDA, I was unexpectedly stuck without WIFI for one week. That was the longest week ever! Never knew how dependent I was on the darn stuff. I was also without transportation so my legs were the only thing I had. In the grand scheme of things I call life, my race was what I wanted it to be. I have a very long year ahead of me and my super secret goal of running a 4:15 IM marathon was obtained.
I think one of the things this race gave me was confidence. No where along the journey do the distances ever seem too long. It is a day of racing and I enjoy every minute of it. The swim is what it is. Although my times indicate otherwise, I can actually swim, just not with a bunch of people :)
I know that and respect when I am in the water, I need about 20-25 minutes to just be. It is probably not ideal in a "race" but again it is what it is.
And where the heck were the hot tubs this year in transition? I so wanted about 45 seconds in one.
But onto the bike and just cruising along. My main goal was to be consistently consistent and not push anything. Did just that and was back into town sooner than later.
Onto the run and first mile WAY TO FAST. Slow down there champ. I dialed back the pace and just kept on going. Super cool to see people out there, hi five them and shout some Woo Hoo's. Yes Michelle, that was me screaming your name!!!
All in all, happy with the days effort. After this incredibly relaxing week, time to hit it again tomorrow for the next eight weeks before Canada. Again, another stepping stone in my quest for the year. But watch out, I have a feeling it is going to be somebody's race!!!
Caitlin- It was absolutely my pleasure to run into you over 5 times in CDA and meet up with you. Your speedy legs are an inspiration along with your smile! Love it.
Michelle- Killer PR and performance even under the colder conditions then you are used to. Way to represent!
Not like years past in CDA, I was unexpectedly stuck without WIFI for one week. That was the longest week ever! Never knew how dependent I was on the darn stuff. I was also without transportation so my legs were the only thing I had. In the grand scheme of things I call life, my race was what I wanted it to be. I have a very long year ahead of me and my super secret goal of running a 4:15 IM marathon was obtained.
I think one of the things this race gave me was confidence. No where along the journey do the distances ever seem too long. It is a day of racing and I enjoy every minute of it. The swim is what it is. Although my times indicate otherwise, I can actually swim, just not with a bunch of people :)
I know that and respect when I am in the water, I need about 20-25 minutes to just be. It is probably not ideal in a "race" but again it is what it is.
And where the heck were the hot tubs this year in transition? I so wanted about 45 seconds in one.
But onto the bike and just cruising along. My main goal was to be consistently consistent and not push anything. Did just that and was back into town sooner than later.
Onto the run and first mile WAY TO FAST. Slow down there champ. I dialed back the pace and just kept on going. Super cool to see people out there, hi five them and shout some Woo Hoo's. Yes Michelle, that was me screaming your name!!!
All in all, happy with the days effort. After this incredibly relaxing week, time to hit it again tomorrow for the next eight weeks before Canada. Again, another stepping stone in my quest for the year. But watch out, I have a feeling it is going to be somebody's race!!!
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