Training eats up the time!

[Tri Girl]

You are a busy woman, Lise (but then again, isnt' every woman busy- we do everything after all ). It can be not only tough to get it all in, but frustrating when there isn't enough time in the day for it all.
I'm training for my IM, and now that I'm up to 17-20 hours a week training, it seems like I have 3 jobs: teacher, wifey, training. Not everything gets done (like, say, housework/laundry in a timely manner/dishes), but I really don't care and have let that go for now. Sounds silly (or perhaps gross), but I have been known to eat in the bathtub after a long workout when I'm taking an ice bath to soothe my muscles (breakfast in bed is acceptable, so should be a post workout lunch/snack in tub- it kills 2 VERY needed birds with one stone). Just try not to wash the sandwich.

I agree with RoadRaven tho- all things will be there no matter what, but you need to be "selfish" and take time to celebrate your accomplishments and good deeds for yourself. After all, if you don't take time for you- maybe nobody else will. Be proud, journal more often, and reward yourself for the good things you do for your body!!

And, nice job on p.m. workout and the early a.m. run! Good for you!!!! You have to post back after you finish that oly- we are excited to hear all about it!!!

[Lise]

Man, training for an IM is beyond my ken. I read RunningMommy's posts with mounting amazement. It absolutely is another job. Aside from really not wanting to run another 26 miles in one day ever again, it's the training time that keeps me from considering an IM. The 1/2 next year will take plenty enough time!

Today is working out so well. Ran 5 mi this AM, came home, slept a few hours, shopped, doing laundry, made more nopal salad, got some movies (Capote and Bridgid Jones II--what a pairing, eh?) Going to bed early so I can be up at 5:30 AM to ride. I haven't had a day entirely off (no date, no meeting, no family stuff) for I don't know how long. Feels great.

Thanks for the encouragement, all. One thing I'm doing this afternoon is write out some thoughts and plans for the tri this month. You know how the weeks before you have all these "oh, I have to remember this" thoughts? It will feel good to write them down.

BTW, eating in tub makes all the sense in the world to me! Keep in mind that I'm a midwife, and I'll eat just about anything, just about anytime/anywhere! I'm all about the multitasking.

[Tri Girl]

You know how the weeks before you have all these "oh, I have to remember this" thoughts? It will feel good to write them down.

Oh yes, I know all about that. Difference is, you're being smart and writing them down. I'll start doing that in my training log, too. Maybe I'll actually remember the things I mean to if I write them down. Duh on me!

And I'm sure being a midwife has you multi-tasking all the live long day. Have you ever though of combining post workout stretching/snacking/journaling with midwifery? Sure could save some time, and I'm sure the ladies will understand and graciously wait on you. Just a thought...