Transition Week

This week is transition so things are pretty chill. I did a swim workout this morning but that was it for the day. I feel guilty when I only do one workout a day, but I also know my body needs the recovery time. I'm doing relays both days for Rumpass in Bumpass next month - swimming one day and running the other. Then it's time for my first Oly for the season- St. Anthony's Triathlon in Florida. Doing it with 3 of my lady soccer friends.

Thinking I'll go to Crossfit in the morning, and really hoping there are some other people there!

Today.....I ran......

Today I ran the National Half Marathon in DC. Yesterday I sat on an airplane pondering if I should really do the race, due to my lack of training because of work. Then I opened my Runner's World magazine and read the article about Kara Goucher and the self-doubt she has had to learn to overcome. It was perfect timing. I knew I could finish the 13.1 miles, but I was equally sure I couldn't do it in the time I was hoping for. But instead of avoiding what I was knew was going to be a lot of disappointment in myself, I decided that I would run the race and I would run as hard as I could, on that given day, under the given circumstances and I would see what happened. No, I didn't get the time that I was hoping for but I also knew that was an unrealistic hope. But what I did get was a PR and the self-satisfaction that I ran my best.

It's been a long day and I am ready for bed!!

Paleo Challenge is done....

But Paleo eating as a way of life is not! My goal is to stay away from processed food as much as possible. Nutrition is going to be HUGE for me as I prepare for my first Ironman. Finding the right things to eat and drink before, during and after my long workouts is going to be key. And I feel that natural (Paleo) foods will be a much better option. I will have to throw in some non-Paleo stuff, like gels, mainly because they are easy to carry on the bike and run.

As for IM - I am excited and terrified all at the same time. Right now I feel like I can't do it, but I'm hoping that as the time gets closer and I have done my workouts I will feel ready for the race and that the excitement will override the fear. Right now, if I even think about the race while I am running I hyperventilate. My weakest event is the bike, so I'll be spending many, many hours in the saddle this summer. I know I can do the swim, but can I do it fast enough? Same with the run, I can do it but can I do it in the alloted time?

Race goal - FINISH, preferably BEFORE they take the finish line down. Time limit - 17 hours!

Work is.....

BUSY!! Travel has picked up again so I have to make sure I am prepared with the right foods that I can take with me. This past weekend was rough, between kid issues and having to put a dog down and being disappointed in my Paleo results, I really "fell off the wagon". I had several meals that were well outside the scope of Paleo. I am starting to get back on track thought. Sunday's Crossfit Total was better than Cindy. I managed to go up 40 pounds total - 30 in the back squat and 10 in dead lift. No improvement in the Press.

Disappointed...

I am very disappointed in my results from the Paleo Challenge. I lost 4 pounds, but 3 of them were muscle and only 1 was fat. Shelby says it's because I'm not getting enough protein. I really thought I was getting enough, but I guess I need to add in another protein shake during the day. I'm still going to make life-long changes based on this challenge and I know in the long run I'll be better for it. I just wish I knew where I went wrong. But as we discussed this morning - no excuses. Time to suck it up and drive on! Crossfit total tomorrow, and hopefully some improvements there!