I started working with my Coach a little over a month ago to train for the Half Ironman in Mont Tremblant at the end of June. I am typically very disciplined when it comes to following a training schedule, but the last month completely fell apart. Between work, my family schedule, and my little ones alternating being sick, something had to give and that was my training!
However, I finished a big project for work last week freeing up some time. My son also had his last Hockey game of the season, which will open some more time on the weekends. So, I vowed to get back on track this past week and I managed to do a pretty good job fitting it all in! It was not perfect, but it’s a good start at gaining back the balance between family, work, & training.
Here is what my week looked like:
-Monday: Up at 5 am for a 4 mile run, laundry & packing lunches. After I got the kids off to school, I got in a 2,100 yard swim before work. I am also trying to get back in to spending a few minutes journaling each night! I have to say that Monday was the only day that I managed to do it this past week.
-Tuesday: Brick Day- 40 mile trainer ride on the virtual Ironman St. George 70.3 bike course, followed by a 2 mile run. I had quickly picked the St. George course to ride and did not realize how hilly it is, so my legs got quite a work out! When I was done, I hopped on the treadmill for a slow 2 mile run, which felt ok. I have been having some trouble with my hip, but it was nice and loosened up after my long ride!
-Wednesday: Swim Skills & Technique Class, approximately 1,500 yard swim. This was supposed to be a 2,300 yard swim, but I opted to do the class, as I am trying to focus on my form this season. I was hoping to make it to the pool another day this week, but that never came to fruition!
-Thursday: Unplanned Rest Day. I should have done my ride before work, but opted to sleep in a little later. Unfortunately, I ended up getting out of work late and never got to do the ride! Lesson learned (again): if I don’t get it done first thing in the morning, chances are slim that I will ever get it done, ugh!
-Friday: 8 mile run, I had a 10 mile run scheduled, but had to cut it short due to timing. I have been having such a hard time wrapping my mind around running. I procrastinated doing this run and then ended up running out of time to finish it. I was angry with myself for dragging my feet getting out the door as it ended up being a beautiful day for running. Once I started I felt good, better than I have in a while. I really just wanted to keep running forever, but had to stop, as I needed to get to my daughter’s school for an activity.
-Saturday: 20 mile bike ride on trainer, 3 mile hike with the kids and dogs. It was such a beautiful day here in Maine! Spring has finally arrived, so I took the kids & dogs for a short hike at one of my favorite places, Wolfe’s Neck State Park.
-Sunday: 3-4 mile hike with kids & dogs. I was hoping to get in some intervals on the trainer, since I missed Thursday’s workout, but I opted for another short hike with the kids. It was simply too beautiful of a day to not enjoy it with my family.
How was your week? Do you do your workouts in the early morning or fit them in later in the day?
Have a Great Week!
I am linking up with Hoho & Tricia for the Weekly Wrap, Motivate Me Monday with Fitness Cheerleader , Running Rachel and Run Mommy Run, & Tuesdays on the Run with Patty, Erika, and Marcia
I"m with you, if I don't get it done in the morning, it doesn't get done! Still, you had a great week of training!
Yes, I just need to turn myself into an early bird! Thank you for stopping by, Have a Great Week!!
My hat is off to you! It's inspirational how you are training for a Half Ironman with small children. When my kids were little, I fell into bed each night so grateful to be able to go to sleep. I didn't start my crazy running journey until my youngest was 7 and I ran on my lunch break so it didn't interfere with home. These days, I'm out the door before daylight. If I don't do it then, it doesn't get done. You are doing insanely well with balancing everything! Thanks for linking with us Angela.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm definitely trying to balance it all. I'm so happy I discovered your lInk-up, so many great posts there, I'm hoping to link up more often :-)
Same for me! If I don't get my workout done in the morning, it just doesn't get done!! i think it's great that you're trying to journal. I had every intention to write just one thing that both my boys did every night before bed to keep a memory. I still haven't done it and they are 6 and 4.
Thank you Gina! It is so hard to do it all...sigh... My kids are 10 & 6 now and I have not written in their baby books for years & years... Some Day, I'll get caught up ;-)
Great job on your wk of training. I couldn't imagine getting up at 5 am for a work out. That is some dedication there. Kudos to you. I am not a morning person.
Thank you Lacey! I am definitely not a morning person either, so it is a struggle, but I am always glad after I have done it!
Looks like you are back on track to me! I have a spring tri in 6 weeks and have done any bricks yet yikes!
Thanks Deborah, hoping to stay on track now! Good luck at your Sprint Tri!
You are doing an amazing job with any training in my book with all you have on your plate. I'm so glad to hear some things are coming to an end to allow yourself more time. Over the winter I woke up early and got my runs in on the days I ran I fell out of the habit around day light savings time change and I just can not get back into the swing of early morning workouts. So sometimes life happens for me too and I will miss mine or I'm out there at 9PM just trying to get in something which is not very good. Keep it up Angela, thanks for linking up with us and hopefully I can participate in your Sunday link up again! :)
Hi Tricia! Thank you so much for stopping by and joining in the Sunday Link-Up too. I'm not much of a morning person, so I really have to force myself to get up and do it. I keep hoping that all of this training will turn me into an early bird ;-) Have a Great Week!!
I'm so impressed by how you manage to fit your training in! It really is inspiring. I love the look of the hiking trails too - beautiful scenery and definitely good to get out and enjoy it!
Thank you so much Corina! One of my favorite things about living in Maine is all of the lovely natural scenery.
When I saw that picture of your children, I knew it was Maine. My father has a house in Winter Harbor Maine and we go up there every summer. I love Maine, especially in the summer.
Yes, so beautiful here, especially in the Summer! I always feel fortunate to have so many beautiful places to bike & run. Thanks for stopping by!!
Sounds like a busy week! Way to get in what you could! I plan to workout in the morning or else I know I won't get it done.
Thank you Sherry!
I am exactly the same as you - if I don't get it done before work, or on my lunch breaks then it doesn't get done. I admire you for juggling kids, work and 70.3 training. I did it last year (did 70.3 Muskoka) and it was sooooo challenging! Good luck at Mont Tremblant in June!
Thank you Janice! It's definitely a challenge, but I do love it! :-)
Hi Angela, training for anything takes guts and determination, but training for an ironman takes even more! I run, cycle and hike for pleasure (and fitness) and like to workout almost daily, usually first thing (which is why I love summer running).
Hope you stay on track with your training and life doesn't get in the way too often.
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Thanks so much for stopping by & I appreciate the words of encouragement :-)
Wow, that's alot of running! I've been getting up at 5am of late to do some yoga in peace and quiet before the madness of the day begins. I love the feeling of doing it in the morning, really sets me up for the day. Good luck with Ironman #brillblogposts
Thank you so much Carol!
You still packed in some good activity Angela. Sometimes that's just how it goes. I have to adjust my runs every week, due to my husband's schedule and it's not easy - but it is what it is. The most important thing is that it gets done :)
Thank you Ilka!
Wow! Best of luck with your training - amazing job
Thank you Nicole!