Officially "in training"

Given that when I posted last Bowen was only 5 months old, and he is now almost 15 months old, it looks like I get a needs improvement in posting frequency. But, despite the lack of posts my training has been going great. I am feeling good about managing a very busy career, 2 kids plus 1 husband, and my training (10-14 hours a week right now). So I decided I'd try my hand at blogging again to make sure I can track my progress this season.

Yep, "season" means I am throwing my hat back in the ring with racing a bit. So far on tap I have a half marathon, half Ironman, cycling in France, a Crossfit competition, and I am sure a number of other "fun" events. I have had some good results jumping into races last minute (as in signing up for a 13.1 mile race and a 10 mile race the day before the events) so now I want to see what I can do with some proper training.

Endurance is definitely my first love but since I want to be strong when I am 70 I am also determined to get in some real strength work. To make this a bit more fun for a few weeks I signed up (with Sam) for the Crossfit Open. I haven't done Crossfit regularly in a few years but we have equipment in our garage so I have no real excuse.

Thursday

Overhead Press (worked up to 4 x 70# for strict press)

4 rounds (30 second spring on the rower, 10 push-presses (65#), 5 pull-ups

Wednesday

1:00 trainer ride "power singles" x 25 

5K Run

Tuesday - Gorgeous day!

9 mile run

10 minute strength session including - 65# clean and press, knees to elbows, TRX work

Monday

9 mile run in the rain at 5:30am

Sunday

2 hours on the trainer (longest trainer ride in quite a while) with 3 x 25 minutes at half-ironman watts

Saturday

7 mile run

1 hour Bar Method