Back in the Saddle

The bike saddle that is…Finally, I feel well enough to return to the daily workouts. I'm not 100% mind you, but I'm well on my way. Today's workout was a combination of spin class plus a steady Lifecycle workout. Knowing that I'm still marginal, I went a little easier in spin class than I might have otherwise, but it was still a good workout. My lifecycle workout was a bit of a fitness "test" for Jill to see where I am – after a 5 minute warmup, the main set consisted of a steady effort at 90 rpm, and HR AeT+10. Level 12 on the Lifecycle felt good, and the test itself wasn't too taxing. After that, we threw in just a little free weights & core strength, and then it was time to head.

Saturday's got more biking on tap – a nice easy ride around Lake Washington. It's supposed to be dry (thankfully!) but cold – I'm sure my nose will be dripping more than a leaky faucet. I'm looking forward to it though – it's a good feeling to be back to consistent workouts. I'm back. J

Weekly Recap – Week Ending 11/12/06

Oh yeah, can't forget the weekly recap!

Swim Distance: 1100 yards (ha! J that's funny…)

Bike Distance: 15 miles (Spin class on Wed)

Run Distance: 34.75* miles

Total Time: 7:04

The run miles are an asterisk because they include 8 miles from the elliptical trainer in Cleveland. I was supposed to do a treadmill run, but the treadmill in the hotel only went to 4.7 mph. So I improvised with the elliptical. It was only 45 minutes, so it was really probably more like 5 miles running, but that would still push me over 30 miles for the week. Without it altogether, I'd be at 26.75 miles for the week. Not too shabby…

 

Ugh.

I hate being sick. HATE. Really, REALLY hate it. Ugh.

I'm back on track now following the ½ Ironman, but the posting's been sporadic (okay, nonexistent) due to hectic travel and work schedule. As soon as we got back from Tempe, we had 3 crazy days of work, and then off to Cleveland to attend my dad's recital. It was GREAT, by the way – wish I had something to link to so you could hear the music. I know classical music isn't everyone's bag, but if you're a fan of Chopin, you would have loved it. My dad is an awesome pianist.

So in Cleveland, it was time to get back on the workout train. My coach wants to take advantage of my high level of fitness right now, and since my race did contain a fair bit of walking, suggested I take part in the Seattle Half Marathon. Well, I'm game, but race day is Sunday, November 26. For all you sports fans keeping track out there, that means I have just 3 weekends in between Soma & Seattle to do some long runs. So I needed to get off my butt.

Okay, 2 hour run in Cleveland, followed by a fairly standard, but run heavy week this week, concluding with another 2 hour run on Saturday. Thankfully the weather held out, and we were able to run in the cold, but dry, weather. The week was so post to be capped off with a nice, easy 3.5 hour bike ride around Lake Washington on Sunday, but when I woke up Sunday morning, I knew that wasn't to be.

Sore throat, post nasal drip. Ugh. Today it has turned into full blown head cold, body aches, scratchy throat, swollen glands & cough. I've been holed up here at home, sleeping and generally snuggling with the dogs trying to kick this thing, especially since it's an off day. But tomorrow's workout (30 min swim, 30 min run, 20 min stepmill) isn't looking promising at this point. I want a day of feeling good before I jump back in – and today's been marginal at best. I'm hoping tomorrow is good, so I can get back on the horse on Wednesday, but we'll see. No sense in pushing it now, only to have it come back and wallop me even harder in another 2 weeks. So its loads of OJ, yin chiao, and sleep for me for now.

Ugh. Did I mention I HATE being sick?