It's a very slow process - two steps forward, one step back - but I'm inching in the right direction. - Rob Reiner

April 27, 2012

Slowly Making it

I haven't posted in awhile, and that's because life has been one crazy thing after another.  I have not had an extra second to spare.  I have been working like crazy.  Going in early, staying late, and working through lunch and on weekends.  It seems like every time I turn around there's something new coming at me.  I've had a hail storm of Murphy's Law dumped right over my head this whole month in addition to the crazy schedule. 



Somehow in the midst of all the madness I've been able to "mostly" maintain my half ironman training.  I came very, very close to making the decision to quit training about a week ago.  But I decided to somehow try to keep going and re access in a few weeks and see if I was still on track.  I'm not on track, but I don't feel too far behind.  I am managing to get my long workouts in - and I think those are the most important.  I haven't been able to get in all of my shorter weekly workouts but I'm doing the best I can.  At this point in my training I'm supposed to get in 3 workouts of each activity and I've been averaging at least 2.  This week I should be able to get in 3 bikes and 3 runs, but only 1 swim.  I haven't been able to get in more than 2 swims a week for the last several weeks and that is the thing I'm most concerned about right now.  My shoulder is still weak and I haven't been pushing myself very hard, but I'm still working toward the goal.  I am afraid that I won't be prepared for the swim - espeically for my Olympic distance race in 3 weeks.

I am pretty happy about where I am right now on the bike and the run.  My running times are certainly improving, and I can comfortably run a half marathon.  Last weekend I did a 50 mile ride and while it was tough, I made it through.  This weekend I will do 50 miles again and as a matter of fact - after tomorrow I will have ridden 150 miles in 6 days!!  That's more than I've ever done.  My speed on the bike is slow, and I'm still really slow on hills, but at least I'm getting in the mileage.  I really need to start focusing on the swim alot more.  It's just the more difficult workout to find the time for since I have no choice but to go to the gym and the gym hours haven't always worked so well with my schedule.

I should hopefully only have about 2 more crazy weeks at work til things settle down to a more manageable level.  I just need to make it through mid May.  Somehow just make it through Mid May.

Next weekend is the Flying Pig half marathon and the BEST part about it is that I will get to hang out and run with my good friend Coy of First in Philly!  I can't wait.  It will be a much needed break from the craziness too.

Sorry I've been missing out on reading every one's blogs.  Hopefully I can get caught back up soon.


13 comments:

  1. Life is crazy...I get you! glad your back ;) good luck on your half this weekend!

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  2. Great job getting in the training that you can. Some is always better than none. Life will always get in the way, I've learned this myself. But we need to do the best we can. Glad to hear you did not call it quits!

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  3. Your bike volume is great. I personally think the secret to long course triathlon is the bike so I think you are putting the emphasis on the right sport activity.

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  4. Good luck with all your craziness. Life can be that way.

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  5. Life can be crazy! Glad you didn't decide to quit the training.

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  6. Impressive bike mileage! Keep it up and have fun at the Flying Pig...gotta love a race that references pork!

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  7. Yay for the bike mileage! Impressive! I hope things slow down soon.

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  8. You're doing really well in spite of being so busy. But I think it's the training that helps get us through those really hectic work times and it's the training that keeps us sane.

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  9. Well shoot!!! I knew I picked the wrong race, I was debating between Capital City where I live or Flying Pig, I picked CapCity and now I know around 10 people doing Flying Pig, I am not happy with my choice anymore

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  10. The swim is definitely the hardest one to schedule. As long as you can do a mile, you will be fine... The HIM swim is not that much longer than the Olympic swim. (It's not like the difference between 40K on a bike and 56 miles, for example.) Just keep doing the best you can.

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  11. Keeping up with the training is more important than blogging! Good work!

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  12. I know the feeling of having a crazy work schedule and trying to train! It sounds as if you are still doing a great job. Keep up the great work!

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  13. Can't wait to see you!!! Hang in there, you're gonna be more ready than you think! :)

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