4/9

Yesterday was a rest day.

I had an AWESOME workout this morning. I got up early and went to spin class for a 50 minute work out. Then I went and swam for 45 minutes and it went really well! I noticed I did much better sharing a lane and swimming straight. I also noticed that I was able to breath regularly without gasping for air and I think I was keeping my head down rather than pulling it all the way out of the water. Each good swim makes me feel more confident about going back to swim again and I am starting to want to do it more often. I think I have two more lessons and I am looking forward to seeing what my teacher has to say.

4/6 and 4/7

4/6: 20 minute run followed by 30 minutes on elliptical.

4/7: 30 minute run followed by 25 minutes on the stair master.

My Saturday workout(yesterday 4/5)

I had a fabulous workout! I went to spin class and then body pump. Both were intense workouts but I left feeling energized (and hungry). Today I am slightly sore in my hamstrings and shoulders... but it is certainly bearable.

4/4/08

After a lovely date night with Jim last night, and a day off, I got a run in today and a SWIM. That's right, I actually got back in the pool and felt really good about how it went. I know I am going really slow, but I could tell my body was more relaxing, my legs were going slower, my breathing was controlled, and I started getting into a breathing patter. Maybe this is starting to work out after all... Just gotta actually swim more often.

April 2

No swimming... and none tomorrow.

I did take my Thursday spin class and it went well! I felt energized during and afterward, the back to back classes were manageable.

Tuesday April 1

Well, yesterday I took the day off... After a morning full of disappointment and avoidance, I did not go swimming.

Today I had a great workout. I took Ben's cycle class at the midtown Y, which I usually cannot attend because of small group. It was a great more moderate workout and I feel like I can go in tomorrow and rock my Wed. class. I also ran 20 minutes afterward and felt great, although I could feel my feet cramp a bit at the end. I think that's just me getting used to running again... My priority tomorrow needs to be swimming, so I will get it done. I am throwing around the idea of swimming early in the morning but am not sure I will pull that one off.

First week of April (March 30- April 5)

I had a good workout today... 30 minutes stair master and 20 minutes slow run. Then I lifted weights. Looking at these training books makes me realize how much there is to know about triathlon training. It can be a little overwhelming. Here is the tentative plan for this week:

• Monday: Do I dare go back to that horribly boring spin class?? I'll decide in the morning. Regardless, I need a good hour swim practice. Abdominals.
  
• Tuesday: 30 minutes stair master and 20 minutes slow run.
• Wednesday: Evening spin class, 20 minutes slow run before class. Abdominals.
• Thursday: Body pump and swimming?
• Friday: Off?
• Saturday: Spin class

Well... this is it tentatively. I may change things around a little bit.