I'm just going to be honest...August sucked. From the first day to the last day of the month, it was pretty awful. Not to say that there weren't moments that were a blast peppered throughout the month. There were. But mostly it was very blah.
The first week of August (6 - 12) I was struck with illness as I have mentioned before. So no training took place in this week.
The second week of August (13 - 19) was pretty good...as documented in my previous posts.
The third week of August (20 - 26) was where it got really rough for me. My cough had resurged from being sick. I went to the doctor to make sure it wasn't strep. It wasn't - which ultimately is good, but what that meant was that I just had to ride it out. This week, however, did see Allison's Bachelorette Party...which was a blast! We ate, we drank, we embarassed the bride-to be. All of that intake should have inspired me to hit the treadmil the very next week...but...
The fourth week of August (27 - 31) was really just an excuses kind of week. It was a short week because I was taking off Friday from work and heading to St. Louis to see my two best friends from DePauw (Emily and Megan). I had to wake up early to get down there, so no working out was to occur on Friday morning. And as for the other days...well...
August was a transitional month for Nick (my boyfriend). He had been in the process of changing jobs throughout August. This adjustment resulted in a shake up of the routines to which I cling to so vehemently. Nick and I had been in the habit of waking up early and riding our bikes before we went to work. And while that was feasible for us to do still, waking up at 6 a.m. when you don't really have to is not something that either of us really wanted to do. Making yourself get out of a warm bed while the love of your life slumbers on without you...it's just a challenge.
The long and short of it all is that I thrive on routine and schedules. I need them in order to accomplish what I set out to do. Those people who accomplish goals without a plan astound me. I am jealous of their ability to keep things organized and to keep on track for what they want without really thinking about it. I am far too type A for that kind of goal accomplishment.
Fortunately, September has been pretty great to make up for a rather crummy August. After returning from St. Louis where I had a BLAST with the Trio, I was ready to get back into training. Nick officially started his new job on Tuesday (after Labor Day). He has to get up at 5:45, so it's been very easy to get up with him and just go to the gym as he heads to work.
So, for the first week of September, I was at the gym three mornings (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) and kept training using the Run 5K App. I love this app! I really recommend it. The app has 8 weeks of work outs. It's the same work out for three days in each week. I'm not really following the weeks, but I am using the work outs. For example, the first week of September I did work out 1.2, 1.3 and 2.1. I actually like that I'm a little off. I like that I get to break it up differently so that each day isn't the same each time. In addition to the running, I've been focusing on my abs a lot. I'm making sure to do planks every day. I've been alternating between abs and arms, because those are my two weakest points. It's been a good September so far - on my different fronts - and I am just hoping I can keep up this momentum.
But just because I haven't been great at blogging (oops!) doesn't mean that I haven't been taking note of things I wanted to point out on my blog. None of them really
Here are my random thoughts from the gym:
- I wish there was a way to bottle the post-work out happiness that I get. If I could remember that feeling every morning at 5:45 a.m. it would make getting up that much easier.
- The past few weeks when I've been at the gym, the televisions have been set primarily to political coverage. I'm not against politics, but I don't actively seek them out as running entertainment. Today, I was lucky enough to be positioned in front of the TV set to ESPN. It's so much easier to stick to a run when you're watching sports than it is when you're watching politics. Though MObama's arms are some pretty awesome motivation!
- As much as I love the Run 5K App, I feel like the people around me must think I'm kind of spastic. I'm constantly adjusting my speed on the treadmil. I wish that they could see my iPhone screen to see that I am being instructed to do so. The screen even changes colors from green (walking) to red (running). Though, that might not make them think any more of me. And as for the color scheme...doesn't it seem like they should be flip-flopped? Iwould think that the App would want to encourage running by making it the superior and calming color (green) instead of the warning color (red).
- Running in a ball cap makes me feel more serious about running than running without one. I'd feel a little naked without my Pittsburgh Pirates hat. I think I'd probably run slower too.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Rebuild and Regroup
Hmm....
What I would like to say is that I rode bikes with Nick on Wednesday after work and went to the gym Thursday morning. I could absolutely claim that to you and no one would be the wiser, but that would be a lie and would defeat the whole purpose of what I'm doing. The whole point of this blog was to be held accountable for my training and what I'm doing on the path to completing the triathlon.
What really happened was that Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:00 a.m. to get ready for a work training session that had me on the road from 5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. When I got home from the trip, I was wiped out and sporting a migraine. So Nick and I did not ride our bikes. In fact, I went to bet at 9:45 in an attempt to hold off the migraine and sore throat that were developing. Thursday when I woke up feeling the sore throat still, there was no Nike commercial playing in my head, just a NyQuil commercial featuring Drew Brees. As you would expect, the NyQuil commercial involved a bed and sleeping. NyQuil Commercial Courtney did exactly what Drew Brees did...she slept.
And I felt like such a slacker. In fact, my whole day was kind of off after that. I came into work with a PC that was newly reimaged and a day full of meetings. I was a grouch. And I knew I was missing some endorphins. So last night when I went to bed, I told Nick that if I didn't stay out of bed that he had to slap me.
No slapping was necessary because I woke up ready for the gym this morning. I got dressed in the dark, threw on my running baseball hat (it just makes me feel more focused and intense for some reason) and headed to the gym armed with a little apprehension of how my App would really work out.
There were two things about the gym experience that made it great. The first, weirdly enough, was that I ran into two of my fellow TDP staffers at the gym. Welch and DiGangBang (terrible nick name for one of the sweetest girls ever, but it sticks in my head!). It was nice to see them even though I was covered in sweat and visibly not in any sort of triathlon shape.
The second thing was the App. I knew that I would like the structure, but I didn't realize how nice it was to train with something. It was a little strange and first and I'm sure that I looked weird constantly adjusting my speed, but I felt great after it was over. The app uses an 8 week program to get you up to speed on the 5K. It only calls for three work outs a week and resting in between. I'm pretty sure that I won't end up sticking to that schedule. I'd really prefer to work out at least 4 times a week...but we'll see.
As much as I hate not working out more, I actually think that the two days off helped me repair and reenergize. Plus incorporating the App made me feel much more in control of my training. I feel less aimless. Hence the rebuilding and regrouping.
Also - side note before I get into the gym details - Allison asked me what kind of strength training I was doing. I told her I was using the machines and she asked me about trying functional strength training instead. I am scared and intrigued. Fill me in bloggers!
Summary
Distance Run Today: No clue...new training plan makes it harder. Walk/ran a total of 2.00 miles. I'd say probably .75 of it was running.
Continuous Distance: Whatever I can run in 45 seconds!
Mind: Excited!
Body: Feeling good today, though the back of my knees are a little sore.
What I would like to say is that I rode bikes with Nick on Wednesday after work and went to the gym Thursday morning. I could absolutely claim that to you and no one would be the wiser, but that would be a lie and would defeat the whole purpose of what I'm doing. The whole point of this blog was to be held accountable for my training and what I'm doing on the path to completing the triathlon.
What really happened was that Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:00 a.m. to get ready for a work training session that had me on the road from 5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. When I got home from the trip, I was wiped out and sporting a migraine. So Nick and I did not ride our bikes. In fact, I went to bet at 9:45 in an attempt to hold off the migraine and sore throat that were developing. Thursday when I woke up feeling the sore throat still, there was no Nike commercial playing in my head, just a NyQuil commercial featuring Drew Brees. As you would expect, the NyQuil commercial involved a bed and sleeping. NyQuil Commercial Courtney did exactly what Drew Brees did...she slept.
And I felt like such a slacker. In fact, my whole day was kind of off after that. I came into work with a PC that was newly reimaged and a day full of meetings. I was a grouch. And I knew I was missing some endorphins. So last night when I went to bed, I told Nick that if I didn't stay out of bed that he had to slap me.
No slapping was necessary because I woke up ready for the gym this morning. I got dressed in the dark, threw on my running baseball hat (it just makes me feel more focused and intense for some reason) and headed to the gym armed with a little apprehension of how my App would really work out.
There were two things about the gym experience that made it great. The first, weirdly enough, was that I ran into two of my fellow TDP staffers at the gym. Welch and DiGangBang (terrible nick name for one of the sweetest girls ever, but it sticks in my head!). It was nice to see them even though I was covered in sweat and visibly not in any sort of triathlon shape.
The second thing was the App. I knew that I would like the structure, but I didn't realize how nice it was to train with something. It was a little strange and first and I'm sure that I looked weird constantly adjusting my speed, but I felt great after it was over. The app uses an 8 week program to get you up to speed on the 5K. It only calls for three work outs a week and resting in between. I'm pretty sure that I won't end up sticking to that schedule. I'd really prefer to work out at least 4 times a week...but we'll see.
As much as I hate not working out more, I actually think that the two days off helped me repair and reenergize. Plus incorporating the App made me feel much more in control of my training. I feel less aimless. Hence the rebuilding and regrouping.
Also - side note before I get into the gym details - Allison asked me what kind of strength training I was doing. I told her I was using the machines and she asked me about trying functional strength training instead. I am scared and intrigued. Fill me in bloggers!
Take on Today's Training:
I went, enthusiastically, to the gym at 6:15 this morning. I used the "Run 5K" app for the first time. Today's work out was for a total of 30 minutes. I warmed up for 5 minutes and then repeated this routine four times: Jog 45 seconds (5.6 mph) Walk 90 seconds (4.6 mph) Jog 45 seconds (5.6) Walk 60 seconds (4.6). And then I closed with a 5 minute cool down. My total treadmill distance is hard to say because about 8 minutes in I accidentally pressed the emergency stop button. I believe that I would have been at 2.25 total.
After that I did upper-body strength training. I found a shoulder press machine today that I really like. I am nervous to do legs on Monday, but we'll see. I'm also hoping to get something physical in this weekend.
Distance Run Today: No clue...new training plan makes it harder. Walk/ran a total of 2.00 miles. I'd say probably .75 of it was running.
Continuous Distance: Whatever I can run in 45 seconds!
Mind: Excited!
Body: Feeling good today, though the back of my knees are a little sore.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
WWNCCD?
Consumerism and Me:
I probably watch too much TV. It's not a shock to those of you who know me, but I did just want to clarify that I am aware that I have a problem. So much so that when choosing my future mate, I specifically found the one whose television habits most mirrored mine. Sure, he has other redeeming qualities as well...but the nuts and bolts of our relationship are really things like a mutual love of Community and Mad Men...jokes.
Summary
Distance Run Today: .80 miles
Continuous Distance: .5 miles
Mind: Bummed, but going to forgive itself
Body: Don't ask. Looking forward to a break tomorrow and a nice bike ride...ahh...comfort zones!
I probably watch too much TV. It's not a shock to those of you who know me, but I did just want to clarify that I am aware that I have a problem. So much so that when choosing my future mate, I specifically found the one whose television habits most mirrored mine. Sure, he has other redeeming qualities as well...but the nuts and bolts of our relationship are really things like a mutual love of Community and Mad Men...jokes.
But this TV thing of mine isn't just an adult thing or even a collegiate thing. It's been a big part of my life for a long, long time. And I love it. I wouldn't have it any other way. And neither would those advertisers. I am Don Draper's dream. I watch TV and I even enjoy the commercials. In fact I do kind of miss the commercials when Nick and I utilize our DVR to its full potential. I always think of this clip from the Emmy's when I think about my DVRing through commercials:
Anyway...the one time I'm not fast forwarding through commercials is when I watch sports...so as a result, I see a lot of athletic commercials. And I love them. They are always so inspiring. I'm such a sucker for advertising. I mean really...how can you not watch this and want to go out and kick some butt?:
Now...I barely own anything made by Nike or Adidas, so it's not really working (Sorry, Don!) but I do get caught up in the message. Especially this one:
This commercial has stuck with me for five years. It was produced in 2006, and I still remember it. That's some spectacular advertising and a sure fire way to make you feel like a slacker. And that's my secret. When I wake up in the morning way too early for my liking ...and granted, this is not every day...but when I wake up and I want to click snooze, I think "What would Nike commercial Courtney do?" Ridiculous, right?
It's the only reason I went to the gym this morning, to be honest. I hurt. I mean everywhere. I was very dumb to do the leg weights yesterday. First of all, as a cycling enthusiast, I don't pay much weight attention to my legs. I am usually confident that they are strong and muscular and not in desperate need of toning. And for that...I've neglected those abductor and adductor machines at the gym. Not yesterday...and I am paying for it today. That and the running just worked muscles I hadn't felt like acknowledging. Live and learn. Today was arms and I can handle that...I'm used to starting and stopping those. Hopefully there will be less stop, now, though.
Take on Today's Training:
I went, begrudgingly, to the gym at 6:30 this morning. I walked (increasing speed from 4.0 to 4.6 MPH) for .25 miles and ran (5.5 - 5.7 MPH) for .50 miles without stopping. I was so disappointed in myself! But I didn't get to eat anything this morning and I was feeling it in my stomach. Plus my contacts were clouding up the whole time...super uncomfortable. Excuses, excuses I know. Well...in my disappointment, I didn't just stop running for the day. I walked/ran for a total of 1.60 miles. I would say that total, I probably ran for .80 miles.
After today, though, I did decide to download the "Run 5K" app from the App store. I think that it will help with some structured training. I do thrive on structure!
Distance Run Today: .80 miles
Continuous Distance: .5 miles
Mind: Bummed, but going to forgive itself
Body: Don't ask. Looking forward to a break tomorrow and a nice bike ride...ahh...comfort zones!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Introduction and Litmus Test
For arguments sake of this blog, I will assume that if you are reading this, you know who I am and that an introduction to myself is not necessary. If you did, however, stumble upon this and are curious, here are the basics...my name is Courtney. I used to write a lot for fun, but then I got older and got a job where writing isn't as common. But I still love it! I'm 25 and live in Indianapolis, IN. My life is pretty great. I have an awesome family, amazing friends, and the best boyfriend imaginable. This blog is intended to chronicle the next year or so of my life relating to a specific event...
Introduction
I'm not a stranger to doing crazy things. In fact, for as level-headed as I am, I can definitely relate to making impulsive decisions. Here are few examples:
This is one of those decisions. I am going to swim/bike/run a triathlon.
To be fair, this is not an idea I had on my own. Anyone who knows me, knows that I would NEVER come up with this idea on my own. I do not swim...I float. I do not run...I walk. But...I do ride. And I actually love to ride...more than any other form of exercise. Apparently, riding is the gateway work out.
Enter Allison. Allison is awesome. She is engaged to Nick's best friend Marshall. Allison and Marshall are the first friends that Nick introduced me to, and I think we hit it off right away - bonding over our shared interest in cycling. Because they are so very busy (Allison is a nurse and Marshall has to drive to Kokomo every day for work, plus he coaches track...oh and they are planning a wedding on top of all of that), we don't get to see them all the time, but it's always a treat when we do. Allison and Marshall are a very active and adventurous couple, and upon hearing that Nick bought a bike, they invited us to ride in the B&O Trails bike ride in Brownsburg, IN. We gladly accepted. Nick and Marshall rode the 11 mile course and Allison and I rode the 25.
Look how attractive we look! Very accomplished, if I do say so myself. The most I had ridden before that day was 32 miles with my friend Jason. And we stopped and started a lot during that trip. I usually ride between 12 and 14 miles when I ride on my own, so for me, 25 was a lot. Plus - I had so much fun bonding with Allison. Well another awesome thing about Allison is that she's a triathlete. She's hardcore, if you can't tell. I knew this about her and admired her for it, but it was, of course, something far off and distant I could never hope or desire to achieve.
And then a week ago, Allison asked me to do one with her. I was sitting at my desk at work and I just laughed at my phone. She was crazy...I don't swim and I hate running. I told her this and being persuasive as she is, she insisted that now was the time to learn to do those things. The triathlon wasn't until August 2013, which gave us a whole year to train.
So then I looked it up...maybe she wasn't crazy. I knew that I could roll out of bed and ride the 10 miles. Which meant that I essentially had a year to learn how to swim 500M and run 3 miles. And then I knew I wanted to do it. I knew I could do it. I could learn to do these things. I saw a montage of me training and running and swimming like Michael Phelps play through my mind, all set to "Stronger" by Kanye West. He was saying, "Yeah...go get it girl." Well Mr. West is mighty convincing...so I told Allison yes.
And then I got Pink Eye, a Sinus Infection and Allergy Rhinitis. So my internal montage shifted to real-life images of me on the couch eating pudding and watching many episodes of Keeping up with the Kardashians. Weirdly, Kanye was still there saying, "Yeah...go get it girl." But I think that might have been to Kim. Either way...training was tabled. So I had a week to sit and dwell on this decision. I wasn't really sure why, but I was scared.
I was scared because I am not a runner. Silly as it is, the swimming piece of this whole thing didn't scare me. Don't get me wrong, I know that will be the hard part. But I am not focusing on that until December or January. My initial (and very vague) training plan is this:
August - December: Run and Strength Train
January - March: Swim and Strength Train (I picked this specifically to get me in better physical shape to buy a new swim suit and better financial shape to get all appropriate equipment like goggles and a nose plug. Do I need a swimming cap? Agh...I'm not sure!)
April - August: Combine Forces...outside!
So as you can see...running is the immediate concern. I am not a runner. In fact, I HATE running. I've tried several times in my life to be a runner...and they have mostly failed. But...I never had a goal. So now, with a goal, I felt a bit more confident. And that's when I got the blog idea. I needed something to be accountable to. It should be enough to be accountable to myself, but somehow the idea of being accountable to something else makes me want it more...and makes me want to stick with it more.
Plus...I love to write. I've been giddy at the thought of starting the blog. I almost did it while I was recovering last week, but I decided that I wanted my first entry to be done after my first day of training. So here we are. I will do my best to record each day (or every couple of days) what I did at the gym. I will also share a bit about my life. As well as a bit about my past physical fitness experiences. I really wanted to get into that with this first post, but I think it might be better served for later. Surely, if you are still reading this it's only because you really like me. This post is LONG!
Take on Today's Training:
I went to the gym at 6:30 this morning and I was a little nervous. Remember - I'm not a runner. But...I was optimistic. I had spent some time the night before putting good running songs on my iPod Shuffle. My goal for today was just to see what I could do and then weight lift. I walked (increasing speed from 4.0 to 4.6 MPH) for .25 miles and ran (5.5 - 5.7 MPH) for .75 miles without stopping. I walked for .25 miles and then ran for .15 miles more. Finished out the 20 minutes with a quick walk. Then, at Allison's suggestion that I do some strength training, I did some weight lifting focusing my on legs.
This is just the litmus test. So, at this point, I can run .75 miles without stopping. One of my friends suggested that I buy the "Run 5K" app for my iPhone as a trainer for the run. I am still debating about whether or not I should do that.
If I don't, my plan is just to run tomorrow for .75 miles again (which will be tough, because my legs are killing me after the weight lifting and the week of lack of activity due to illness). Then Thursday (I can't run Wednesday morning because I have an all-day training session for work...but I might try and ride afterwards) I will increase to .80 and .80 on Friday to adjust.
Again...maybe the app is better? It's not a free app (a whopping $3 investment!) but it still might be the best way to go. I'm really not sure. Any input on this, tips on running, or triathlon wisdom would be great!
And your final food for thought...every time I type triathlon...I want to type triathlong. Probably subconsciously how I'm feeling!
Summary
Distance Run Today: .90 miles
Continuous Distance: .75 miles
Mind: Nervous, but excited
Body: Sore, but energized
Introduction
I'm not a stranger to doing crazy things. In fact, for as level-headed as I am, I can definitely relate to making impulsive decisions. Here are few examples:
- Tattoo #4: I inked 'From Within' on the inside of my right ankle on impulse on May 14, 2010 after my best friend (and now boyfriend) was fired from my place of employement. It was my reminder that no matter how crappy things got, I was responsible for my own happiness.
- Vegas: Nick and I went to lunch one day with his friend Jen. She was talking about her all-inclusive trip to Mexico and I was curious how much said trip would cost. My curiosity led me to Expedia and two hours later, it led me to booking a trip to Vegas with Nick for Valentine's Day in 2013.
- iPad/Laptop: Both same-day technological purchases made after innocent inquiries into the price and whether or not I could afford them. The answer was I could...at least I could with some creative budgetting.
This is one of those decisions. I am going to swim/bike/run a triathlon.
To be fair, this is not an idea I had on my own. Anyone who knows me, knows that I would NEVER come up with this idea on my own. I do not swim...I float. I do not run...I walk. But...I do ride. And I actually love to ride...more than any other form of exercise. Apparently, riding is the gateway work out.
Enter Allison. Allison is awesome. She is engaged to Nick's best friend Marshall. Allison and Marshall are the first friends that Nick introduced me to, and I think we hit it off right away - bonding over our shared interest in cycling. Because they are so very busy (Allison is a nurse and Marshall has to drive to Kokomo every day for work, plus he coaches track...oh and they are planning a wedding on top of all of that), we don't get to see them all the time, but it's always a treat when we do. Allison and Marshall are a very active and adventurous couple, and upon hearing that Nick bought a bike, they invited us to ride in the B&O Trails bike ride in Brownsburg, IN. We gladly accepted. Nick and Marshall rode the 11 mile course and Allison and I rode the 25.
Allison and I after the 25 mile ride.
And then a week ago, Allison asked me to do one with her. I was sitting at my desk at work and I just laughed at my phone. She was crazy...I don't swim and I hate running. I told her this and being persuasive as she is, she insisted that now was the time to learn to do those things. The triathlon wasn't until August 2013, which gave us a whole year to train.
So then I looked it up...maybe she wasn't crazy. I knew that I could roll out of bed and ride the 10 miles. Which meant that I essentially had a year to learn how to swim 500M and run 3 miles. And then I knew I wanted to do it. I knew I could do it. I could learn to do these things. I saw a montage of me training and running and swimming like Michael Phelps play through my mind, all set to "Stronger" by Kanye West. He was saying, "Yeah...go get it girl." Well Mr. West is mighty convincing...so I told Allison yes.
And then I got Pink Eye, a Sinus Infection and Allergy Rhinitis. So my internal montage shifted to real-life images of me on the couch eating pudding and watching many episodes of Keeping up with the Kardashians. Weirdly, Kanye was still there saying, "Yeah...go get it girl." But I think that might have been to Kim. Either way...training was tabled. So I had a week to sit and dwell on this decision. I wasn't really sure why, but I was scared.
I was scared because I am not a runner. Silly as it is, the swimming piece of this whole thing didn't scare me. Don't get me wrong, I know that will be the hard part. But I am not focusing on that until December or January. My initial (and very vague) training plan is this:
August - December: Run and Strength Train
January - March: Swim and Strength Train (I picked this specifically to get me in better physical shape to buy a new swim suit and better financial shape to get all appropriate equipment like goggles and a nose plug. Do I need a swimming cap? Agh...I'm not sure!)
April - August: Combine Forces...outside!
So as you can see...running is the immediate concern. I am not a runner. In fact, I HATE running. I've tried several times in my life to be a runner...and they have mostly failed. But...I never had a goal. So now, with a goal, I felt a bit more confident. And that's when I got the blog idea. I needed something to be accountable to. It should be enough to be accountable to myself, but somehow the idea of being accountable to something else makes me want it more...and makes me want to stick with it more.
Plus...I love to write. I've been giddy at the thought of starting the blog. I almost did it while I was recovering last week, but I decided that I wanted my first entry to be done after my first day of training. So here we are. I will do my best to record each day (or every couple of days) what I did at the gym. I will also share a bit about my life. As well as a bit about my past physical fitness experiences. I really wanted to get into that with this first post, but I think it might be better served for later. Surely, if you are still reading this it's only because you really like me. This post is LONG!
Take on Today's Training:
I went to the gym at 6:30 this morning and I was a little nervous. Remember - I'm not a runner. But...I was optimistic. I had spent some time the night before putting good running songs on my iPod Shuffle. My goal for today was just to see what I could do and then weight lift. I walked (increasing speed from 4.0 to 4.6 MPH) for .25 miles and ran (5.5 - 5.7 MPH) for .75 miles without stopping. I walked for .25 miles and then ran for .15 miles more. Finished out the 20 minutes with a quick walk. Then, at Allison's suggestion that I do some strength training, I did some weight lifting focusing my on legs.
This is just the litmus test. So, at this point, I can run .75 miles without stopping. One of my friends suggested that I buy the "Run 5K" app for my iPhone as a trainer for the run. I am still debating about whether or not I should do that.
If I don't, my plan is just to run tomorrow for .75 miles again (which will be tough, because my legs are killing me after the weight lifting and the week of lack of activity due to illness). Then Thursday (I can't run Wednesday morning because I have an all-day training session for work...but I might try and ride afterwards) I will increase to .80 and .80 on Friday to adjust.
Again...maybe the app is better? It's not a free app (a whopping $3 investment!) but it still might be the best way to go. I'm really not sure. Any input on this, tips on running, or triathlon wisdom would be great!
And your final food for thought...every time I type triathlon...I want to type triathlong. Probably subconsciously how I'm feeling!
Summary
Distance Run Today: .90 miles
Continuous Distance: .75 miles
Mind: Nervous, but excited
Body: Sore, but energized
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