Tri Dreaming

Wow, I've been slacking even more than I had thought. That's ok cause I really haven't done that much to blog about. I'll give a quick rundown of the past week and then see if I can't get some goals set for next week. Ok, last post was Monday, so on Tuesday I think I did body pump and step (which I really suck at!- it was fun though so I'll keep trying til I get it.) Later was the swim class that I usually dread, and I did right up to the point that I got in the pool, but the class turned out to be pretty fun. Everyone was in a good mood which really helped me I think. We had a fun lane. I guess I didn't realize that I am affected by how others act in the class, or maybe it was because it was affecting me positively that I noticed it. Either way, I hope there are more like that to come- maybe then I wouldn't dread going so much. Also... I had a breakthough! Derek said my stroke is right! I'm sure it's not perfect, and I tire more quickly, but I think that is because I am still working hard to make sure I do it technically correct. Afterwards I just headed home and watch the tv shows that I had taped. I'd had a feeling that I would be looking for something to do that night so it was a good time to relax. I don't watch that much tv and Wed was going to start early. About 5:00am early, when I coaxed myself out of bed and into the car to head to Harbor for a yoga class. Mark was a real trooper and went with me. I had never been to a yoga class before, but decided to try this one because the man teaching it actually focuses his style on strength and is known for complimenting athletic lifestyles and goals. I loved it!!! I later found out that where as I feel as though I have no flexibility at all, Mike (instructor) told me that I am actually on the verge of being too flexible and am double jointed so he is going to work with me to strengthen the joints so that it will not become an issue in the future. Very cool. Had breakfast afterwards and hung out for a while before heading home to get preped for my cycling class which I taught at noon. Then I ran a little over 3 miles. That seems so weak and that really bothers me, but I guess it's better to take it easy on the knees. Even so, when I get off the treadmill I have a hard time walking... Granted I run those 3 miles pretty hard, but that scares me for the upcoming year. Hopefully it will be something that gets better as training progresses. Fingers are crossed.

Thursday I had the big interview so I couldn't spend too much time at the club so I went to step and then swam for 45 min trying to work on the stuff we do in class. It tired me out. I warmed up 3x100f/50k, then did our drills 4x75, swimming free down, drill back and free again. Then I swam a 400 and thought I was going to die then did the 4x75 again (different set of drills) and then swam another 400 which was much easier. I then did a 200 cooldown and headed home. Interview went well... I don't want to jinx it by talking about it so I'll just leave it with "I'll keep you posted." Had volleyball that night... I think I slept through all 3 games and played like it too... I love the sport but lately I've been so tired come 9:00 that I can't focus. I'll have to work harder at that. Anyway, our "all star" team as Mark refers to it (which it isn't) folded big time and might have lost all 3. Oh well...

Friday I taught the 5:30am cycling class and worked really hard despite what I advised myself going into class. We have a run coming up in Dec. That I talked my roommate into doing with me, but she doesn't run, so I stuck around after class to run 3 miles with her, and then jumped in and rode a few songs out with another cycling class that was going on. The instructor saw me outside the door and harassed me until I went in. It was fun and the songs were good, but my legs were beyond cashed. Had a great leisurely day and ended it with a great phone call from a best friend from college and a movie with Val. "Love Actually" it was pretty good- not what I had expected, but I enjoyed myself. Today I went into Harbor not really knowing what I would accomplish and managed to get through body pump and a cardio dance class (which I don't really take much from, but it's fun so I mix it in just to keep things interesting). I should have done more, but was starving and the knees are kinda sore so I bailed. I'll hit it harder tomorrow. Jen is back in town and said she'd like to work out.

Wow, that turned out to be much longer than I'd hoped with a great deal more babbling than I'd planned. I apologize- I'll try to update more often so this doesn't happen again. Not sure what I'm off to do, but I'm sick of typing so I know it's not this! I'll set goals tomorrow :) Late.