It's snowing out again. 8-15 inches, they say.
But, I won't complain. I got my workouts in, and I feel good.
Last night, running with the usual crew, and then this morning I swam already. It feels great to be done with your workout by 7:30am, I must say. Plus, I made it to 3000 today! It's the first time I made it to 3K, and it was pretty exciting. Why are arbitrary numbers so important? Obviously, 3K isn't that different from the 2850 I did on Saturday, but it just felt so much more satisfying.
The running outside bit didn't end up quite as extreme as I thought it would be. Although, I did make a few remarks about not being able to feel my butt, and therefore not being sure if my pants had fallen down or not. I was reassured that I would be told if my pants were in fact missing. It's nice to have good friends that are watching your back...
I managed a bit more than 6m last night, and then rewarded myself with way too much food at Hoggy's. But, what's new, right? I almost went for the ice cream as well, but then remembered the awesome chocolate Liz had given me, so I refrained, knowing that I would be able to fulfill my sweet-tooth anyhow.
Liz and I rebelled against Coach Kurt and refused to do the hill repeats (except 1, I crawled up that damn hill once). I felt a little guilty about being insolent, but I just didn't feel capable last night. Coach said he wasn't mad and gave me some line saying "I just want to help. It's your choice if you listen or not.", which of course made me feel worse (that was the idea, I take it...ugh!) BUT! Sometimes you just have to listen to what your body is saying, and my poor legs were already screaming. If I had done the repeats, I wouldn't have made it around the 2m loop again, and I really wanted to get in 6m. So, we all make choices, eh?
I obviously feel really guilty still since I'm talking about it so excessively.
Moving on. Moving on...
Indoor Tri on Sunday! I'm pumped. I wish I had flip turns more under control now, but I'll have to stick to my little hand touches for this time. Next indoor tri though, I'm going to whip out those fancy-shmancy turns, I promise!
Okay, I think I need to go take a nap. I can't wake up at 4:45 and function for the whole day. I've learned that I might as well succomb to the sleep now, rather than suffer for a few hours, and then give in. This way I get in wake up again in an hour or so (okay, maybe 2 hours), and then have a normal day.
Bike workshop tonight! Someone is going to have to make sure I don't buy all the accessories in the place. I put lotslotslots on my Hanukkah list (does anyone else still make lists? A little silly, I know...), so I'm hoping to get at least some soon. But, everything will be just be sitting there...and Sherman will give me 10% off...and I'll be SO TEMPTED. But really...I know I don't need them now. I'm obviously not going riding in 8-15 inches of snow (on top of the 2 feet already there, mind you)...
So, control. I need control. Maybe I should just leave the credit card at home, eh?
That's so boring though. Sigh.
9 comments:
Hi Susanna!
Wow, I'm impressed with your swim.... I've got some ground to cover to catch up with you. I think the longest I've swam is maybe 2,200? or something like that. Very much looking forward to Friday morning's spining/swimming, and just getting to hang with you and Karen, because I can't make the bike workshop tonight.
LB
i made lists this year although i haven't previous years. I have figured out though if you don't ask for what you want you won't get what you want. you will get a bunch of random gifts that you have no idea what to do with them! and really if people are giving you a gift they want it to be something you will like. much better to ask directly than have them see you dissapointed with something they picked!
ps. sometimes coaches are just WRONG :) They can't always tell what is going on with your body. Realistically you are doing 3 major hills each workout regardless of whether we do repeats too. That is plenty of hill work for a Tuesday!
CTC member I see! Me too! Just joined the newbies committee....which group do you run with? I run with Second Sole quite a bit...
It's freaking freezing here in C-Town! I'm a west-sider so I'm not seeing as much snow though.
tst--not an offical ctc member yet, although i should think about joining...
you like the group? i generally run with my friends, a lot of which are in the southeast running club (serc)...
liz--yeah, i was glad we did what we wanted to do also...thanks for being a rebel with me! i already got you your christmas present (bringing it on friday night), so just pretend you like it, even if you don't. :)
lil' blue--can't wait to see guys on friday too. bummer about tonight.
My list is full this year.....and I've been a VERY good boy this year, so I think I'm do for a killing this Xmas....can't wait.
Yeah, CTC has been pretty cool so far (been at it for about a year). Wish I could do the indoor tri this weekend but I can't make it. Hope it's fun! Also wish I could swim at Peak Perf. Center but it's so doggone far from me...bummer!
Good luck at the indoor tri this weekend! Looking forward to the race report!
tst--yeah, peak is probably too far for me too...but once a week i make it out so i can get a really kick-ass swim workout in, and it's definitely worth the drive...
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