Run
Today Ryan ran the Xterra Half Marathon. I decide that I will take the dog on my 1:40 run while Ryan is running his race. I do just a portion of his overall run. This run is CRAZY. It is just up and down, no place to rest and find you rhythm, just intense climbs followed by sketchy downhills. Here is a elevation profile of his run. Now remember I only did part of this, but it was one of the hardest runs I have ever done. Before, when I was thinking about the run, I thought the run to hill 88 would be challenging, no! that was just a quick little nothing compared to the rest of the run. I struggled on my run, running where there was no trail, running uphills that were so steep my shoes could not keep grip, running sideways downhill to keep from falling. We laid around most of the rest of the day. I was tired, I can only image how tired Ryan was. I am thrilled I only did a short run yesterday so my legs felt fresh as I did this run, otherwise I would have been toast.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Day Eighty-Seven
Run/Swim
No swim we are on a little break staying at some hot springs, but we did go for a mini run. It was just 30 minutes, but good to keep my legs loose.
No swim we are on a little break staying at some hot springs, but we did go for a mini run. It was just 30 minutes, but good to keep my legs loose.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Day Eighty-Six
Bike
We took the new bike out for her first ride. Since we were headed up to Wilbur for a night for Ryan's birthday we were able to go for a ride in Napa. We did the classic Dry Creek Rd to Mt Veeder Loop
(click for map) This is the ride that Ryan crashed on a few years ago, but it remains a favorite ride for us. The weather was great and the ride was a blast. I even enjoyed the descent, I felt I had more control and could ride without holding the breaks the entire time!! GREAT FIRST RIDE FOR THE CERVELO!!
We took the new bike out for her first ride. Since we were headed up to Wilbur for a night for Ryan's birthday we were able to go for a ride in Napa. We did the classic Dry Creek Rd to Mt Veeder Loop
(click for map) This is the ride that Ryan crashed on a few years ago, but it remains a favorite ride for us. The weather was great and the ride was a blast. I even enjoyed the descent, I felt I had more control and could ride without holding the breaks the entire time!! GREAT FIRST RIDE FOR THE CERVELO!!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Day Eighty-Five
Swim/Run
Swam today in the bay at Aquatic Park. Whenever I swim in the bay I do not do the full workout that is required of me from my training guide. I always have to keep the workout to only 35 minutes to keep me from freezing. Today I swam a mile in 27 minutes so called that good and got out. It was cold but the cold has gone from being exhausting to being fun, refreshing and exhilarating - at least until I hit the 30 minute mark. I did not ever have my 'normal freak out' as I got into the water today, I was just comfortable and had fun swimming. It is especially nice knowing that there is a sauna to jump in after I get out and it was nice to have a friend to swim with -Rheana joined me in the bay today.
I ran with Samara. Nothing big just did my 44 minutes, it was easy kinda boring but completed.
Swam today in the bay at Aquatic Park. Whenever I swim in the bay I do not do the full workout that is required of me from my training guide. I always have to keep the workout to only 35 minutes to keep me from freezing. Today I swam a mile in 27 minutes so called that good and got out. It was cold but the cold has gone from being exhausting to being fun, refreshing and exhilarating - at least until I hit the 30 minute mark. I did not ever have my 'normal freak out' as I got into the water today, I was just comfortable and had fun swimming. It is especially nice knowing that there is a sauna to jump in after I get out and it was nice to have a friend to swim with -Rheana joined me in the bay today.
I ran with Samara. Nothing big just did my 44 minutes, it was easy kinda boring but completed.
Day Eighty-Four
Bike
Best workout ever. I was testing new bikes so I rode each one for 45 minutes. FUN! This is not a workout. I got the Cervelo, I will take pictures and post them next week after we get back for a weekend trip away.
Best workout ever. I was testing new bikes so I rode each one for 45 minutes. FUN! This is not a workout. I got the Cervelo, I will take pictures and post them next week after we get back for a weekend trip away.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Day Eighty-Two
Swim/brick
The pool was closed for no know reason. Luckly the swim coach for the high school showed up to swim himself and let us in. I had a great swim and was soooo thankful that the coach opened the pool, otherwise I would have been heading up to aquatic park, which is a trek I was not planning for.
For the brick I did the trainer in the house (this bike is not to be trusted on the road until fixed) and then ran up and down the street. These brick workouts really let me know how much my fitness has improved. I felt great and was happy to do the whole thing!
The pool was closed for no know reason. Luckly the swim coach for the high school showed up to swim himself and let us in. I had a great swim and was soooo thankful that the coach opened the pool, otherwise I would have been heading up to aquatic park, which is a trek I was not planning for.
For the brick I did the trainer in the house (this bike is not to be trusted on the road until fixed) and then ran up and down the street. These brick workouts really let me know how much my fitness has improved. I felt great and was happy to do the whole thing!
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