Favorite Workout of the Week...

I thoroughly enjoyed week 6 in my training. It was a lighter week--at least until my 12 mile run today! I had many enjoyable workouts, so it was difficult to pick a favorite for the week. Both my yoga and pilates classes were substantially better this week; however, my top workout of the week was....drumroll...track practice on Tuesday night! I have had many conflicts with the Tuesday night track practices, so I had previously done most of those on the treadmill. This week I had the time, and somehow found the motivation to get there. Once I did, I was immediately happy I made the trip. The practice was held at St. Paul's track this week instead of Memorial field; that is one cushy track! I am convinced they have layers of dollar bills undermeath the track ;) Anyway, the track is awesome on my knees so I was able to really push myself. And the exciting thing is that I am not the slowest one at practice anymore! I am making some progress :) I am really looking forward to the next track practice on Tuesday. For the upcoming week is school vacation so my workouts should be much easier to fit in! I am looking forward to having more energy for those workouts as well!!!

Week 6 Overview:
Monday- 20 min swim / 60 min yoga
Tuesday- 40 min track workout at St. Paul's
Wednesday- 60 minute swim / 60 min pilates
Thursday- Off
Friday- 2 mile Raider Run at school / 3 mile run (did the race course 3X)
Saturday- Tri-swim / 75 min spinning
Sunday (Easter)- 12 mile run

CRANKING UP THE VOLUME!!!

I am posting some pictures of my sweet Felt bicycle this week. I had her tuned up and purchased some new white striped tires! And yes, I realize I've been around Mark for too long if I am lusting after bicycles! Mark also purchased a new Felt bike and it is gorgeous! Unfortunately, he will now be even faster and I will never keep up! I'll just have to smoke him in the swim :)

Week 5 Snapshot
Monday- 60 min swim/60 min yoga
Tuesday- GSRT workout on treadmill
Wednesday- 60 min swim/ 60 min pilates / 40 minutes on spin bike
Thursday- REST (Waiting tables at Hermanos)
Friday- 80 minutes on the treadmill
Saturday- Tri-swim workout / 20 mile bike ride
Sunday- 11.5 mile run/Carter Hill (painful!!!)

Next week is supposed to be a little easier. I hope so because I am feeling a little tired; however, training keeps me on track and focused!

P.S. I know I do a lot of races, but I have signed up for a very important walk in September. I will post the information below if you are interested in reading about the Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease.

http://alzwalk.kintera.org/seacoast/laurasaxe

Continuing the Base Stage

Week 4 was very challenging for me as my time was stretched to the max. I had to switch things around for certain days to get the workouts in. I was sooo close to getting everything in. I missed 2.5 miles of a long run, but I think it will be OK!

Week 4 Looked Like This:
Monday- 60 minute swim/yoga
Tuesday- Track workout on treadmill and a little bit of arms/abs
Wednesday- 45 min swim/30 min spin/pilates
Thursday-5 mile run on treadmill
Friday-40 minute swim/70 minute spin/2 mile run on treadmill
Saturday- REST (aka walking around PSU/ ice skating for a bit/making sure my teenage students didn't get into trouble!)
Sunday- 6.5 mile rolling hill run

Next week looks to be another challenging week again. I should be able to get on my bike by Saturday!!!

April Snow! No Joke!

My third week of training was determined by a variety of factors including weather, meetings, and additional work shifts. However, I completed all of my workouts despite being a bit over-extended! Early in the week the weather was reasonable, but on Friday (April Fool's Day) the joke was on us as we had another snow storm. It wasn't huge, but it was enough to hinder my outside run. Then, Sunday it was nearly 50 and sunny! I'm feeling stronger and fitter, but I do think I am going to lose one of my toenails soon :( Hopefully it will fall off and heal before the half marathon in May! Here is the breakdown of week three:

Monday- 60 minute swim/yoga
Tuesday- Track workout on the treadmill
Wednesday- 60 minute swim/yoga/spinning for 30 minutes
Thursday- REST (aka working at Hermanos)
Friday- 5 mile run
Saturday- Tri-swim/spin class
Sunday- 7.5 mile run outside in the run

Next week, I'll continue to up the mileage! I am getting new handlebars and a tri bar for my beautiful Felt bicycle. It is also being tuned up for a busy season! Let's hope it warms up so I can get out and ride!