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

January 13, 2014

Finally Tri-ing Again! & 2014 Race Schedule

Wow, it has been months, literally since I resembled anything close to a triathlete.  After breaking my wrist last May I was forced to “only” run since I wasn’t able/allowed to bike or swim.  Once I was finally released in late July I did swim and bike a bit, but never really got back into a routine.  And when I really started ramping up my running for my marathon, I pretty much just focused on running.  This past week I finally got my butt in gear and started moving toward the realm of triathlete again.

I was in DC for work 3 days last week, so it was difficult to get in all the workouts I would have liked, but honestly it was a great start and I’m happy with it.  I could beat myself up over missing a few planned workouts, or I could celebrate the fact that it is the first time since LABOR DAY that I’ve swam, biked and ran in a single week…..I choose to celebrate.

Workouts for last week:
Mon – Core Work (about 15 minutes)
Tues – Bike (Trainer Ride – Intervals - 50 minutes)
Wed – Run (3.6 Mile “Hill” workout on the treadmill)
Thurs – Off
Friday – Run (3 Miles on the treadmill)
Saturday – Bike (Trainer Ride/Spin Class – 1:30)
Sunday – Run (8 Miles – OUTSIDE-YEAH!!) & 700 Yard Swim

I have to tell you it is hard getting back into a routine, but swimming was the hardest!  My last swim was on Labor Day, and boy did it show.  Within the first 75 yards my arms were burning.  By the time I had finished my arms were on fire, and I wasn’t sure if I would be able to lift my arms today.  Never, ever again will I take that kind of time off of swimming…ugh…seriously bad idea.

This week I will hit the pool at least twice and slowly work my way back to three times a week.  I’d like to be doing 1000 yard workouts at least, but I think I’m going to have to settle for 500 to 750 for a week or two until my arms get used to it again. 
On another note, the weight loss is still totally stalled out.  I am so frustrated with myself, and just things that seem to get in the way.  Traveling is hard, but I felt like I did “ok” while I was gone…even opting for a pretty gross salad in DC while EVERYONE else was enjoying fried chicken and doughnuts, but then I come home and weekend plans just meant eating out more than I would like…and so now I sit here, 13 days into the New Year at the same weight L  Oh well, it’s time to focus again on the week ahead!

Here is my  “Tentative” 2014 Race Schedule
  • March 2 – Little Rock Half Marathon (Little Rock, AR)
  • April 6 – Brew 2 Brew Relay (Kansas City, MO)
  • April 12 – Rock the Parkway Half Marathon (Kansas City, MO)
  • April 26 – Garmin Half Marathon (Olathe, KS – PR attempt)
  • May 10 – Running with the Cows Half Marathon (Bucyrus, KS)
  • May 18 – Kansas City Triathlon – Sprint (Kansas City, MO)
  • June 15 – Boulder 70.3 (Boulder, CO)
  • Oct 11 – Harford Half Marathon (Harford, CT)
  • Oct 12 – United Healthcare Newport Half Marathon (Newport, RI)
  • Nov 1 – Indianapolis Marathon (Indianapolis, IN)
The summer is pretty blank right now, so I know we’ll be adding on J

I’m super excited about visiting New England this year!  What fun races do you have on the calendar in 2014?

 

13 comments:

  1. I can't believe how many races you have in the books! I need to get on that!

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  2. What is that picture - like a hundred years old?

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  3. This looks like a fantastic schedule :) And I'm sure the weight loss will pick up. Just give it time!

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  4. It's so demoralising to lose all that hard won fitness after a break. I know you'll get it back quickly but in the meanwhile I hope you don't have to paint ceilings or wash walls or do anything that requires you to lift your arms above your head.

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  5. Two halves in NE! I wish one was in Vermont. Those both look like good ones though.

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  6. See you at Rock the Parkway. (I'll be the guy at the back.)

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  7. I have the Newport 1/2 on my schedule too. It is a nice race and a beautiful course!

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  8. I really really really want to do the Rhode Island one!! But my first marathon is the next weekend. SO, maybe in 2015

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  9. Way to go! Glad you're back into it! Looks like a fun race schedule.

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  10. Wow! Looks like a busy schedule! And Boulder 70.3....I've heard that is a TOUGH one! I know you'll get back to where you want to be. Sometimes life overwhelms and derails, but that's ok...that's LIFE! I know you'll have some amazing experiences in 2014 & get your Tri mojo back! Brick it up!

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  11. I keep finding out about more people I'll be cheering on in that 70.3 in Boulder....:^) Looks like a great year!

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  12. Nice schedule! I will also be running the Newport half. It will be my second year. It is a beautiful course and great place to visit.

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  13. YaY! For getting back at it. I need to start planning my calendar out more instead of "ohhhh shiny!"

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