Today...

I was almost a quitter.

I had almost talked myself into thinking that I 'felt sick.'

I sucked it up and kept on pushing.

Jared won't quit.

So, I won't either.

In all my life...

...I have NEVER sweat as much as I did this morning on the bike.

15 miles in the country, and it was muggy, muggy, muggy!! Fortunately, I had plenty of fluids along, so I wouldn't cramp up, but overall, it was really tough today.

I am hoping that it won't be quite so muggy in September.

dude, it's hot

The heat has been taking its toll on my training. I've had to stay indoors at the Y. Not my preference, but I have to try to be smart about this whole thing. Still very much on schedule.

By the way, the race is one month from today!!

Freaking Yeah!!

off schedule

Our youth group service trip knocked me off kilter a little bit. I hope to get back on track soon. I was in the gym this morning, but had little gas in the tank.

So, back at it...

:)

past two days

Yesterday and today were good workouts.

Wednesday was in the pool for 29 minutes. I got 3/4 mile in, which all in all isn't that fast, but I did each quarter in 9.5 minutes which is 30 seconds under my goal for the race. So, that was good.

Today was pretty good too, I went to the reservoir to run and finished with some hills. I'm starting to plateau a little bit, so I'm going to have to start mixing in some weights and more speedwork. Hills today maybe the track later, but I have to do it.

Mini goal is coming up in a couple of weeks: Up, Up and Away 5K in conjunction with the balloon fest. We'll see how things go...

I had to try it...

...so I did.

I had to try biking for a spell and then running. It was crazy. I didn't know that my legs could feel like that. I didn't know my body could feel like that. It was all herky jerky and I didn't feel like I could get any rhythm. I was also undecided as to how far I'd be jogging, so any resemblance of a normal pace was out the window. I'd try to pace it out, then I'd have to run harder...

...it's going to take some time...

I'm now about 5 weeks out from the race and I'm also heading out of town all next week. This is going to be tricky.

All in all though, for the bike, my pace was right on. 3:30 mile and the run was just over 8 per. I'd really like to get that run down to 7:30 or so, perhaps some speedwork or hills this week and for the rest of the weeks leading up to the race?

We'll see...

The joys of work

My job is taking a huge chunk out of my training schedule. I've been in Chicago for the last couple of days and will be home all next week. THEN off to Milwaukee, WI for the youth summer trip for another week.

Right about now I have to trust in the training that has happened already. Trust that I am actually in better shape than I feel since the Motel 6 Rolling Meadows, Il absolutely blows and haven't ran, swam or biked since last Tuesday.

I have been overwhelmed by everyone's support though. As donations start to roll in, it's clear that there are folks that have joined up with me in this venture. I am proud to represent Jared in this endeavor and in some ways all of you as well.

Okay, I'm excited again!!

Thanks for checking in!