How Hard Can It Be? Round 4

[Veronica]

Official results just got posted. It's silly, but I am thrilled that there were 8 people in my age group.

I was 10th overall.

Veronica

[tprevost]

Official results just got posted. It's silly, but I am thrilled that there were 8 people in my age group.

I was 10th overall.

Veronica

Wow! That is very impressive! I knew you did well though... Ya should have trained me better... I could've counted for you (shows you what I know). Looking forward to the full report, the pictures are great 8-)

[colby]

Congrats, V! Nice job! Love the photos. I always love hill climbing photos. "Yep, that's me. ON MY BIKE. CLIMBING THAT HILL. TAKE THAT!!"

[Veronica]

It should show up when you click on the tandemhearts link in my signature. Then to see the whole thing you have to click more.

Veronica

[tprevost]

It should show up when you click on the tandemhearts link in my signature. Then to see the whole thing you have to click more.

Veronica

Ill try on my computer at the office... I still get just geckos and Blizzard only... Oh wait... There's a title on the left now... Yeah! Nice report!

[Veronica]

Try this one.

Angels Camp Tri

Veronica

[Veronica]

It happens every year at this time. I come home mentally and physically exhausted from dealing with the "drama" of ten year olds and my training takes a dive. This year's issue is "bullying". Is it really bullying if both kids involved are constantly picking at each other because they get on each other's nerves? Neither can stay out of the other's business and they have to play the same games at recess. They can't just avoid each other. And the parents... oy. Can't you protect my son from that awful child? No, not when your child constantly follows him around.

I think I'm going to take a day or two off in the next few weeks and see if that helps me keep my batteries charged. It's not like they are really going to learn anything at this point anyway.

Veronica

[SheFly]

Congrats on the accomplishment! I just read the blog post about the tri. Looks beautiful, and you had a great result.

And this time of year is tough not just for teachers . I can't stay focused OR motivated here either. Our weather is pretty dimal right now, so that isn't helping. Do take some time off - batteries always need charging.

SheFly

[spindizzy]

Congratulations! Looks like a beautiful course. Thom sure knows how to get some awesome shots!

[Veronica]

Congrats on the accomplishment! I just read the blog post about the tri. Looks beautiful, and you had a great result.

SheFly

Congratulations! Looks like a beautiful course. Thom sure knows how to get some awesome shots!

Thanks very much!

One of the tricks to good photos - good editing! He started off with over 100 shots and we whittled it down to those 8. We looked at all the swimming photos for the one with best splash and arm position and the least dorky look on my face. He had a lot of practice shots of other riders cresting the hill or going through the corner. I wish I could look as happy climbing as Chris Horner does!

I'm lucky because he enjoys the challenge of getting good photos.

Veronica

[Veronica]

Tweaked a muscle in my back yesterday at mile two of my planned 7.5 mile run. I went on for another mile and a quarter and it kept hurting more and more. I was running to the gym to meet Thom, so I called him and he picked me up.

Planned on a tandem bike ride today, but I think I'll be sitting around the house icing.

I don't think it's that big of a deal right now, but I need to keep myself healthy. A day off today won't kill me.

Veronica

[Veronica]

Will May ever end?

I have felt lackluster since my race on May 8. It's been hard to motivate myself to follow through on my workouts and to stay away from all the sweet stuff that finds its way to school. Stress is such a buzzkill and it's not just typical end of year stuff. My coworkers are contributing a bit as well.

I finished up my spinning goal for the month this morning. I've been doing my "easier" videos - Zoot Challenge, Hillacious and Uphill Grind rather than Dropping the Hammer. It was my mental compromise to actually get my butt on the bike. Weird thing though, I've switched the screens around on my Garmin to show HR and speed, rather than cadence. Trying to maintain a certain speed is tremendously motivating. Little changes in cadence wouldn't worry me, but a change in speed... gets those legs churning.

I've got three more runs to do this month though - "Fun Run" this afternoon, long run on Saturday and intervals on Tuesday.

Shawna, my trainer, has been whipping my butt on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Monday's killer was plank position, elbows on a Bosu, held for three minutes, followed by an isometric squat on the Bosu, holding a 5 pound weight out in front of you, held for two minutes. Repeat!

Wednesday was side plank with top arm and leg extended, hold for a minute, then do the other side. Repeat two more times. That one was mixed in with some other exercises.

I've only swum twice this month and once was my race. Of course that was 500 yards longer than it was suppose to be.

Last day of school is June 9th. June's challenge will be to find a schedule that works when I don't have a schedule. You'd think it would be easy... but the lure of sitting around drinking coffee and riding a book is strong.

And oh my goodness, next race is June 5th!

Veronica

[Blueberry]

You'd think it would be easy... but the lure of sitting around drinking coffee and riding a book is strong.

I think your subconscious is trying to tell you something

I know what you mean about schedule. I have a lot more flexibility than I used to - but I also have to deal with all of the emergencies (which have been eating up too much training time).

[Veronica]

I think your subconscious is trying to tell you something

I know what you mean about schedule. I have a lot more flexibility than I used to - but I also have to deal with all of the emergencies (which have been eating up too much training time).

Ha! Too funny! You're probably right. And I read over that post three times before submitting it!

I try to do my most important training first thing in the morning. So that "other" stuff doesn't keep it from happening. It's hard to get out of bed at 3:45, but... most days I do.

Veronica

[Veronica]

Got my running mojo back. 6.77 miles this morning at an average pace of 10:04 and it felt great! Love those endorphins.

Veronica