My Tri Journey Week 6...
Hello World!
Can't believe it, I have 2 more weeks left until race day! It has been such a busy week. My son of course is still in his funk (teenagers) I'm reminded everyday how hard it is to be a single parent...a single mom to be exact. Boys have a way of making you feel so unwanted it's worst then the kind of feeling an ex-boyfriend gives. People say it's Normal, what the heck is normal about it? he sits in his room, doing nothing. He didn't want to go to any camp not even basketball camp. He only wants to talk to you when he wants something. I being the kind of parent that I am, I am daring him to ask me for something because boyyy don't I have a response for him! Where did the respect go with these kids? entitlement is the name of the game nowadays and I hate it. Ok, so I get it boys will be boys. They like being isolated and anti-social especially my son. He's 17 now so my motto is, if your old enough to be disrespectful then your old enough to cook your own food, clean your own clothes and get your own butt where you need to go.I seriously don't play that! I've gone through years of crying and feeling like I sucked as a mom at times to come to this point in my life and allow my sons "emotions" and "hormones" to get the best of my spirit. Don't get me wrong, I love my son and he can be a good kid. He has so many great qualities about him more so than a lot of kids out there his age now. BUT JESUS!!!! Can't wait for this phase to be over!
So remember on my last post I talked about the rain and floods that pooped on any plans that I made to get in the water? well lets just say I felt it on Saturday during our mock Tri event. So earlier in the week I planned on either A getting a membership at LA Fitness or B going to my local aquatic center and I have to say whenever I try to make these plans something always comes up. Monday was track night and track night has become somewhat important to me as apart of my training. During my long runs I feel so tired in the middle of it all. My endurance just hasn't gotten any better, it's like my body can't push me any harder after a few miles. Monday night training is helping me to better perform and boy was it a great night! The crew have gotten so big, a number of runners and athletes has consistently showed up to run and have a blast with each other. Luc our coach has done such a great job of putting this together. I'm defiantly very grateful for his dedication to helping others be successful in their athletic journey!
Tuesday night I decided to run with the World of Beer crew. It was great to step out in a different setting and honestly network with other like minded individuals. Let just face it, I never use to get out much, I never really did anything for myself. My kids were a priority (still are) but now I have an opportunity to step out and take on challenges. Meeting new people, yes is a challenge for me however I have noticed that being apart of different functions such as this one has done nothing but surround me with positive people. It was so hot outside I don't think I even ran 3 miles. My body was done at that point. Instead of going home I really wanted to get to know some of the folk i've been training with. Rachel and her hubby were going to grab some tacos and invited me to come along. Now I usually just head home, and relax on my comfy sofa but my goals were to get out of those stinking...lonely routines! So I decided to go and I was really happy that I did. Rachel to me is like your favorite hot meal swallowed down by a nice glass of lemonade in the summer. LOL, I mean she's just fun and exciting and unpredictable. Listen we all need a Rachel in our lives ok! Her husband is so cool, he's the relaxed cool dude that can sit back, smile and take life on it's cool breeze! Such a great couple and really good parents. Being around different kinds of people does something to you. People have a way of bringing out a side of you that's been screaming to come out. My side was just being social (boy did I need it). Sometimes the perfect relationship is not because they are mirror images of each other, but because they're different. One compliments the other and I love being reminded of that!
Wednesday was "doghouse day" I have to say the training I've been receiving at the doghouse made a world of difference with my rides. I've become so much stronger and confident! I've been able really grasp the technique of riding and thats super important. Rick and Deb have given us so much of their time and advice. They are both so patient and caring in how we perform. Not to mention they're the kind of couple you hope to encompass. They race together and support each other which is why I think they're so successful. Thursday was the day I planned on running longer than I typically run. Kim and Huanna two of my fave peeps from our inspire2bfit crew (fellow coaches) were so patient with me. I am far slower than the both of them and they took their time to run at my pace. You see what i'm saying??? How reaching your goals brings you among people who can do nothing but make you an over all better person...better athlete! I am so so thankful to God for always providing for me in this way! I was able to run 6 miles with them, I mean I've run that many before but it's been a while. I needed that time with them! I don't think they know how much I value their guidance how much everyone in the group helps to make me a better person. Kim is such a great runner so running with her taught me a lot. We had the best conversation! It was great! Huiana even got first place at her race Sunday morning for the first time. This is what being around encouraging people does. It pushes you beyond what you think you yourself can even do.
Yes..this blog is long but I told you it was a long week! LOL.
Let's just skip Friday...why? because I didn't train but I performed some mommy duties that was uneventful.
Saturday!! Soooo excited about Saturday...why? because it was our final Mock Tri before our race and I really wanted to see how far I've come. I needed to get an idea of what needed work and what I could improve on. Soul Sports decided to put on this clinic with the help of the Doghouse crew to help us little people get to big people status. I was so thankful for this team coming out to put this clinic together. It was beyond informative. So you guessed it the swim portion was incredibly tough for me. I was happy that I didn't freak out, yet I was really disappointed that i could not go as far out as I wanted out of fear of getting stuck without having to touch the sand. I used this part of the Mock to practice some of the moves I learned from 2 weeks prior (YUP! I've been out of the water for 2 weeks) I remembered to take it easy and float on my back to catch my breath before starting again. I can honestly say if it was an actual race I would have been disqualified for not swimming to and around the cones. Eventually the swim was over and I felt less anxious about it. I had in my mind what I was going to do the next 2 weeks and that was to swim...swim...swim!
So were out of the water im running to the transition spot getting ready for my run. I remembered that I needed to put on my helmet before anything else. I clipped that on then slipped on my shoes. Wiped off of the excess water, then headed out to the section to mount on my bike. I finally got that part down (phew). Now the ride was amazing I for the first time hit 17 mph on the bike. I put into practice all that I learned from the dog house and I was flying. I kept on thinking to position myself the right way because it's such a struggle for me. I completed the 10 mile bike ride and reached the finish line where we get off of our bikes. Now I thought about this part for a min because clipping off is harder then clipping on. I decided to clip off on both and slowly pulled in. Yes! I did it I clipped off and stopped the right way! Finally! Now to do the same during the actual race! I ran my bike to the bike rack and proceeded to put the bike in place then un-clip my helmet. I then slipped on my socks and sneakers and raced out. The run was tiring. It was hot and I just felt a bit drained. I kept up the pace but slowly pulled back once I reached the bridge! Ugh that hurt! But I remembered the hill training I received from Orange Theory that helped me to properly run up the bridge then down the bridge. Leilani then caught up behind me which I knew she would do, this girl is an amazing runner! Not to mention a comedian. Why? because this chick told me I was going to run a marathon in October with her at Space Coast....ugh...yeah...sure! No! I'll do the half lol I'm just not there yet!
The Mock-Tri was done and I felt great! I became more confident to do the race but I also realized for the next two weeks it was vital that I swim everyday!!! So that's my plan! Luckily on Sunday Katie had some time to give me a lesson or two in the pool! Oh boy did I need it! However, I was extremely encouraged by my progress and her feedback. I think I now have a solid plan during the swimming portion in the lake. Hopefully I'm able to execute it the way that i'm planning it...stay tuned for that!
Can't believe it, I have 2 more weeks left until race day! It has been such a busy week. My son of course is still in his funk (teenagers) I'm reminded everyday how hard it is to be a single parent...a single mom to be exact. Boys have a way of making you feel so unwanted it's worst then the kind of feeling an ex-boyfriend gives. People say it's Normal, what the heck is normal about it? he sits in his room, doing nothing. He didn't want to go to any camp not even basketball camp. He only wants to talk to you when he wants something. I being the kind of parent that I am, I am daring him to ask me for something because boyyy don't I have a response for him! Where did the respect go with these kids? entitlement is the name of the game nowadays and I hate it. Ok, so I get it boys will be boys. They like being isolated and anti-social especially my son. He's 17 now so my motto is, if your old enough to be disrespectful then your old enough to cook your own food, clean your own clothes and get your own butt where you need to go.I seriously don't play that! I've gone through years of crying and feeling like I sucked as a mom at times to come to this point in my life and allow my sons "emotions" and "hormones" to get the best of my spirit. Don't get me wrong, I love my son and he can be a good kid. He has so many great qualities about him more so than a lot of kids out there his age now. BUT JESUS!!!! Can't wait for this phase to be over!
So remember on my last post I talked about the rain and floods that pooped on any plans that I made to get in the water? well lets just say I felt it on Saturday during our mock Tri event. So earlier in the week I planned on either A getting a membership at LA Fitness or B going to my local aquatic center and I have to say whenever I try to make these plans something always comes up. Monday was track night and track night has become somewhat important to me as apart of my training. During my long runs I feel so tired in the middle of it all. My endurance just hasn't gotten any better, it's like my body can't push me any harder after a few miles. Monday night training is helping me to better perform and boy was it a great night! The crew have gotten so big, a number of runners and athletes has consistently showed up to run and have a blast with each other. Luc our coach has done such a great job of putting this together. I'm defiantly very grateful for his dedication to helping others be successful in their athletic journey!
Tuesday night I decided to run with the World of Beer crew. It was great to step out in a different setting and honestly network with other like minded individuals. Let just face it, I never use to get out much, I never really did anything for myself. My kids were a priority (still are) but now I have an opportunity to step out and take on challenges. Meeting new people, yes is a challenge for me however I have noticed that being apart of different functions such as this one has done nothing but surround me with positive people. It was so hot outside I don't think I even ran 3 miles. My body was done at that point. Instead of going home I really wanted to get to know some of the folk i've been training with. Rachel and her hubby were going to grab some tacos and invited me to come along. Now I usually just head home, and relax on my comfy sofa but my goals were to get out of those stinking...lonely routines! So I decided to go and I was really happy that I did. Rachel to me is like your favorite hot meal swallowed down by a nice glass of lemonade in the summer. LOL, I mean she's just fun and exciting and unpredictable. Listen we all need a Rachel in our lives ok! Her husband is so cool, he's the relaxed cool dude that can sit back, smile and take life on it's cool breeze! Such a great couple and really good parents. Being around different kinds of people does something to you. People have a way of bringing out a side of you that's been screaming to come out. My side was just being social (boy did I need it). Sometimes the perfect relationship is not because they are mirror images of each other, but because they're different. One compliments the other and I love being reminded of that!
Wednesday was "doghouse day" I have to say the training I've been receiving at the doghouse made a world of difference with my rides. I've become so much stronger and confident! I've been able really grasp the technique of riding and thats super important. Rick and Deb have given us so much of their time and advice. They are both so patient and caring in how we perform. Not to mention they're the kind of couple you hope to encompass. They race together and support each other which is why I think they're so successful. Thursday was the day I planned on running longer than I typically run. Kim and Huanna two of my fave peeps from our inspire2bfit crew (fellow coaches) were so patient with me. I am far slower than the both of them and they took their time to run at my pace. You see what i'm saying??? How reaching your goals brings you among people who can do nothing but make you an over all better person...better athlete! I am so so thankful to God for always providing for me in this way! I was able to run 6 miles with them, I mean I've run that many before but it's been a while. I needed that time with them! I don't think they know how much I value their guidance how much everyone in the group helps to make me a better person. Kim is such a great runner so running with her taught me a lot. We had the best conversation! It was great! Huiana even got first place at her race Sunday morning for the first time. This is what being around encouraging people does. It pushes you beyond what you think you yourself can even do.
Yes..this blog is long but I told you it was a long week! LOL.
Let's just skip Friday...why? because I didn't train but I performed some mommy duties that was uneventful.
Saturday!! Soooo excited about Saturday...why? because it was our final Mock Tri before our race and I really wanted to see how far I've come. I needed to get an idea of what needed work and what I could improve on. Soul Sports decided to put on this clinic with the help of the Doghouse crew to help us little people get to big people status. I was so thankful for this team coming out to put this clinic together. It was beyond informative. So you guessed it the swim portion was incredibly tough for me. I was happy that I didn't freak out, yet I was really disappointed that i could not go as far out as I wanted out of fear of getting stuck without having to touch the sand. I used this part of the Mock to practice some of the moves I learned from 2 weeks prior (YUP! I've been out of the water for 2 weeks) I remembered to take it easy and float on my back to catch my breath before starting again. I can honestly say if it was an actual race I would have been disqualified for not swimming to and around the cones. Eventually the swim was over and I felt less anxious about it. I had in my mind what I was going to do the next 2 weeks and that was to swim...swim...swim!
So were out of the water im running to the transition spot getting ready for my run. I remembered that I needed to put on my helmet before anything else. I clipped that on then slipped on my shoes. Wiped off of the excess water, then headed out to the section to mount on my bike. I finally got that part down (phew). Now the ride was amazing I for the first time hit 17 mph on the bike. I put into practice all that I learned from the dog house and I was flying. I kept on thinking to position myself the right way because it's such a struggle for me. I completed the 10 mile bike ride and reached the finish line where we get off of our bikes. Now I thought about this part for a min because clipping off is harder then clipping on. I decided to clip off on both and slowly pulled in. Yes! I did it I clipped off and stopped the right way! Finally! Now to do the same during the actual race! I ran my bike to the bike rack and proceeded to put the bike in place then un-clip my helmet. I then slipped on my socks and sneakers and raced out. The run was tiring. It was hot and I just felt a bit drained. I kept up the pace but slowly pulled back once I reached the bridge! Ugh that hurt! But I remembered the hill training I received from Orange Theory that helped me to properly run up the bridge then down the bridge. Leilani then caught up behind me which I knew she would do, this girl is an amazing runner! Not to mention a comedian. Why? because this chick told me I was going to run a marathon in October with her at Space Coast....ugh...yeah...sure! No! I'll do the half lol I'm just not there yet!
The Mock-Tri was done and I felt great! I became more confident to do the race but I also realized for the next two weeks it was vital that I swim everyday!!! So that's my plan! Luckily on Sunday Katie had some time to give me a lesson or two in the pool! Oh boy did I need it! However, I was extremely encouraged by my progress and her feedback. I think I now have a solid plan during the swimming portion in the lake. Hopefully I'm able to execute it the way that i'm planning it...stay tuned for that!
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