love progress

This week I got to ride again. I rode squire, it was only for about 20 minutes or so but it was so nice to be able to ride despite the arctic wind that was blowing on me. Next time I could do without the wind but it was so nice to be able to ride my own horse agin I will have to do it again soon.

This week in swimming was tough once again. I feel like a broken record but my teacher is giving us some really tough workouts this semester. Starting on tuesday we are doing our own workouts so I will have to make sure that I continue to do that. So tuesday's workout consisted of the following 250m warm-up, 3x100 beginning slow and getting faster, 1x300, 5x50 drill sets, 10x25 kickboard sets, 250 cool down. This is the first workout this semester that I didn't finish. I ate too much to soon before class and had no energy. I felt very sluggish and was struggling to stay afloat at least that is how it felt. I was dragging through the water which I actually was. I told Glenn that I thought my technique was gone and he said that my technique was still their but my legs were dragging through the water which I can tell because my arms were still sore today when I started my workout.

Todays workout seemed a little easier then other days but it was tough. As far as the directions it was the easiest one to remember so far. Simply put swim nonstop for 30 minutes. I did this fairly easy as far as my breathing. However, my arms were definately feeling it towards the middle and the end of the workout. To give my arms a little break the last few minutes I used the kickboard. Now I just need to decide what I am going to do for my workout on tuesday. If you have any suggestions let me know. We are in the endurance section of the workout. Until next time.

running in the frozen land of Logan

went running today. early this morning. It was sooo cold I almost went home. Toughed it out and so glad. Had to say to myself "feet on the floor, get out the door" to get outside. loved it. So did Dixie. Feeling stronger. Running 3 times a week and adding mileage to train for our race this summer...let's get it planned!

Getting Moving

This week in swimming was killer. We had a really tough workout on tuesday and yesterday we had a two minute warm-up and then 4 sets of swimming 5 minutes straight. Starting out is a nice and slow pace and each minute increasing speed and intensity. It was really tough for me because I was trying to do the front crawl longer then I usually do and alsoI was tired and it felt like I was dragging through the water. I am still a little sore today and will probably be even more sore tomorrow because I went to the school and worked out today. I ran a mile then did 5 hard minutes on the bicycle then went down and lifted weights. Overall I worked out for over an hour today. tomorrow i am going to try and ride horses and go running so I can get a good workout tomorrow too.

tough workout

Today in swimming my teacher gave us a tough workout. It seems simple enough 3x200 with a 10 second break inbetween the 200's. The specifics were do the first 200 at a good speed, the next 200 as fast as you could then the last 200 starting out fast then slowing down. I was so tired by the end of the last 200. I thought that I would be left behind by the other girls in my group because they are faster swimmers but I am the only one who actually finished the workout because they had to keep stopping to rest. That made me feel good that I was able to do it because I have been staying later almost everyday after class to keep swimming and getting better. I can't wait until tuesday to see what kind of workout Glenn has for us. We are in the endurance stage of class so it will be interesting.

One day closer to goal

I am one day closer to my goal. For my workout today for class and after I did a few laps during class and a few more with the kickboard. Then I did a 150m breaststroke, 50m sprint, 150 breaststroke, 50m sprint followed by a 100 cool down and stretches. I was able to the the 150m without having to stop. I like being able to see the improvement in my swimming ability. I can't wait to be able to go swimming on thursday and see what my workout will be then.

Running and vinegar

I had to work until 8pm Then I left the kids with Erik as he so kindly reminded me to "get out and run!" I took Dixie and we ran over ice and snow for about 35 blissful minutes. Inversion gone, stars visible and vinegar in my blood quickly being replaced with sugar. Teres lent me her Jan runnersworld and I've been reading and getting more and more excited to train for a half or full marathon. I'm determined to lose the weight, getting my body fat down and be a good eater and healthy (which includes brownies occasionally, but not the whole pan, or even half....temperance temperance.)! love you all sisters and and and let's run swim and bike it off NOW!!