I am rapidly approaching the part of my journey that I have been waiting with anticipation and dread on just so many different levels. My oldest son graduates from Luther College this weekend. While this opens a new chapter in his life I cannot help but think about how great these last four years have been watching his growth and to see all he has accomplished makes me proud. Next weekend my nephew graduates from high school in the Twin Cities and the weekend after that is filled once again with celebrations from the Twin Cities to Racine. Thus arises my apprehension. Sprinkle in my daughter’s end of year school concerts and getting kids moved from school back home. Oh yea did I mention I am training for Ironman in September, and will plunk (yes I will plunk) out a half marathon Memorial Day weekend.
Yes I am getting in some swims, bikes and runs but not really at the level I think I need to be at right now. This is not a tragedy and for me it these are exciting changes for my family and friends. These are life moments that I need and want to be a part of, yet I still feel a little guilty missing so much training time. My hope is that it will make the events I am in this summer richer. Till next time…. I will report on my latest DXA scan, but I am still overanalyzing the results but all is good.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
I am Still Alive
I was told by a friend that he was concerned that I was dead because I have not posted for a while. Hmmm someone does read this. New resolution I promise to update at least twice per week going forward.
Anyway I am still alive. I did injure myself. I have been having problems running because my left hamstring hurts after I run sometimes to the point where I will limp when I walk. I did this a couple of weeks ago and I have started to run a little on the treadmill. The stiffness and hurt is getting better. Other than running the rest of training has gone well. Although I was told this week, that I am breathing to late on my swim stroke. Derek saw me in the pool and told me that I was grabbing my breath too late in my stroke. So I am learning not to swallow so much water. I'll keep you updated.
Thursday we rode the Capitol View loop into a 20+ mile an hour wind....that was fun. Today we rode the Ironman loop 42 miles of pure delight the temperature and the wind or lack of was perfect. Kevin gave me some great tips at the end of the ride too. It seems that I am relying too much on power and not focusing on a consistent rhythm. Anyway I am going to focus for the next week on riding slower but at a more consistent rhythm and riding in a straight line. I'll write about this soon too.
Yep lots to talk about in the next week. Stay tuned!
Anyway I am still alive. I did injure myself. I have been having problems running because my left hamstring hurts after I run sometimes to the point where I will limp when I walk. I did this a couple of weeks ago and I have started to run a little on the treadmill. The stiffness and hurt is getting better. Other than running the rest of training has gone well. Although I was told this week, that I am breathing to late on my swim stroke. Derek saw me in the pool and told me that I was grabbing my breath too late in my stroke. So I am learning not to swallow so much water. I'll keep you updated.
Thursday we rode the Capitol View loop into a 20+ mile an hour wind....that was fun. Today we rode the Ironman loop 42 miles of pure delight the temperature and the wind or lack of was perfect. Kevin gave me some great tips at the end of the ride too. It seems that I am relying too much on power and not focusing on a consistent rhythm. Anyway I am going to focus for the next week on riding slower but at a more consistent rhythm and riding in a straight line. I'll write about this soon too.
Yep lots to talk about in the next week. Stay tuned!
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