After today, I finally have a much more training related post!! Being on vacation alone with a child really doesn't warrant a lot of free time to get workouts in!! Plus, I was having way too much fun being a kid and soaking up everything I was also seeing for the first time!
So, now home, with a refreshed (or not so much) body, appreciative of the break it had from training, and the rest I gave it (again, not the case having walked for hours around 4 amusement parks in Orlando haha!), and a root canal scheduled for tomorrow (ewwww!), today was the day. The day to fit it all in, otherwise skipping the workouts or trying to catch up later in the week for tomorrow's schedule brick. I chose to get it done :)
Mini-Triathlon -- So I started my day with a 30 minute spin on my bike, followed by a cold, slightly windy 1hr run. No shin pain! This is a huge deal for me! Tonight was masters swim, knocking out a fairly tough 2600m.... whew! What a day! Still not sure this will ensure a good night's sleep ahead of tomorrow's dental appointment. :(
Totals -- Pretty pleased with January's totals, and my start to 2010! 14.65k swimming, 191.5k cycling, 65.4k running (highest mileage since my stress fractures!), 14 hours of strength training (thank you P90X!) and 8 hours of Yoga/stretching! YTD combined mileage 271.5k.
Training Plan -- Finally! Tuesday marks the end of the Joe Friel Base Building Triathlon 12 week plan I've been following. I say finally because it may actually be the first time following a plan that I haven't been injured, on the verge of injury, or over-trained by the end of it. I'm feeling stronger, and more confident! So why change something that's working! I purchased the follow up plan (on TrainingPeaks), the Build-Peak-Race Olympic Triathlon! This phase will start on Wednesday (with a rest day, gotta love it!) While I haven't signed up for any triathlons yet this year, I will -- just waiting on a few things to see what happens.
Pictures -- a few commented on my last post that I should post some pics! Those of you on facebook may have already seen my pics, but those of you who haven't, feel free to check the highlights out here! Last night, we arrived home after a long day of travelling. As I was tucking Terron into bed, he gave me an extra long hug and thanked me for an awesome week. He melts my heart.♥
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Solid month, nice job!
Awww. What a sweet kiddo. Great job on your mini! So inspiring, you are!
First time Terron saw the ocean? Brings tears to my eyes. That blows me away! I really take too much for granted. Thanks for making me take a step back.
I love the pics of the colorful animals, so pretty. ;)
Hurray for REST! And way to go with those January stats...you rock!
It's too bad that most people don't get to see what a great country we live in. I'm sure this vacation will be one that the two of you won't forget any time soon!
Welcome home and sweet workouts!!
Sweetness on the hug! Glad you had a good week!
Wow, you don't lose any time before getting back on the horse! Good work staying so dedicated to your training.
Great job on the mini yesterday and a very impressive month! So glad the injury is healing well :)
At least you've been following your training plans. I totally have to give you props on that :D
great workout and great month!!
Way to pile on the workouts during your one free day! Walking around the parks is definitely not restful.
Good luck with your root canal!
Impressive as always
Look at you jumping right back into things as soon as you get home! Why doesn't this surprise me? LOL!
Once again, so glad ya'll had a great week! :)
i like how you threw in the 1-hr run so casually!!!! hehehe. way to rock out girl!!!!!!!! nothing like a tri to jumpstart post-vaca workouts :)
jeeez good luck with the root canal. :(
Great to hear the 1-hour run was painfree!
And thanks for the link to the photos. Enjoyed seeing them!
Welcome back from a great vacation! It looks like you guys had an amazing trip!! Congrats on such a strong start to 2010. It sounds like triathlon training is going really well!
Nice job ramping up the training - so glad you are getting those runs in pain-free!
Great job getting back, Mel! You jumped right in.
Your workouts in January are impressive.
Terron is such a cute kid!
Welcome back! Nice totals for the month and a killer swim! Good luck with the new plan!
rock on baby. a 2600m swim session is impressive anyway you can come by it.
Awesome month for you (both the trip and the training). Can't wait to hear about your triathlon training.
MCM Mama
Welcome home!! Terron sounds like such a sweetheart. I'm glad you had a great trip...and great job with the training!
Joe Friel is very popular.....we just bought his book......might have to have a closer look at it.
Glad you had a nice time in FL and great start to 2010! Yay!
Got right back on that horse heh? :0) good for you!
You did one heck of a job in January and can't wait for Feb's totals. :0)
Love that you had your highest mileage since your stress fracture. So amazing that you could give Terron such a fun trip. I need to get on FB and look at the pics..
That is SOOO exciting about your updated mileage. Stupid stress fractures.
I'm so excited about your lack of shin splints!! So awesome.
Yay to no injuries or overtraining.
Can't wait to follow your Oly plan with you!
Awesome! Sounds like January was a stellar start to 2010! Great job :)
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