I decided against racing the 15 mile mud run. It was a tough decision since I had already paid for my race entry, but in the end, it was the best choice. I still have a long journey ahead of me until the finish line of Canada, and I don't want to hurt myself. What really made my decision was the fact that I've been feeling my glute again (similar pain to what took me out of the 2009 Honolulu marathon). Anyway, I've been stretching, strength training, and am looking for a Kaiser doctor to refer me to PT (the one I saw in December wouldn't, soooo not going back to him).
I did however go for a leisurely 6 mile run at Forest Park, which I really enjoyed. It wasn't 15 but it was still something. I had fun working on cadence, breathing and form. I decided that I need to pull out my Chi Running book again and re-read it.
Right now work is really busy. It's Telefund time again so my hours are all out of whack. I stay up too late and sleep in since I don't have to be to work until around 11, but that also means I'm working until after 8pm. I just need to make a decision about when I'm going to exercise and stick with it. My problem is that I enjoy having down time after work to journal, read, watch movies/TV online or what not, BUT then that means I'm staying up too late. If I don't do something, then the next 4-5 weeks will see me exercising very little, which is no bueno.
That's all for now...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Vote!
As part of my Ironman training, I am training with the Team In Training running group for the San Diego Rock in Roll Marathon. Along with the training, I also get to fundraise for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which is pretty awesome. I get to help in the fight against cancer, which is a cause near and dear to my heart.
You may have seen my Bikini Run video, which happened because I met my fundraising goal for the 2009 Honolulu Marathon, well this time around, I've changed the stakes (who doesn't like a challenge, right?!). Fundraising should be FUN, so in order to add a sense of fun and goofiness there are now 3 Bikini Run options that you can vote for by donating through my site to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Why? Because I'm totally cool with public humiliation if it means we will one day find a cure for a cancer!!
Here's how it will work:
1. Decide on your gift amount, which determines how many votes you get:
$1-$24 = 1 vote
$25-$49 (Star Level) = 2 votes
$50-$99 (Super Level) = 3 votes
$100-$249 (Silver Level) = 4 votes
$250-$499 (Gold Level) = 5 votes
$500-$999 (Platinum Level) = 10 votes
$1,000+ (Titanium Level) = 20 votes
(You can split up your votes between options, but the more you donate, the more you can influence the outcome of this adventure!)
2. Then go to our website and donate (it's 100% tax deductible): VOTE HERE
3. After you make your donation, let us know what you vote for in the "comments" section. (We will also follow up with you and find out what you want to see happen.)
Here are your options to vote on for Bikini Fun....
Option 1 involves Lindsay and I donning bikinis and riding the MAX train from the Lloyd Center all the way to the Zoo (at least 20+ minutes of public embarrassment). In the comments, type "MAX" and vote for this option.
Option 2 involves Lindsay and I running in bikinis in the location of your choosing (one loop around the Portland Waterfront = 30+ minutes of public embarrassment and spectatorship for you). In the comments, type "RUN" and vote for this option.
Snow or not, Option 3 involves Lindsay and I heading to Mt. Hood to ski, snow board, or snow shoe in bikinis (Burr, this will be cold AND embarrassing!). In the comments, type "SKI" and vote for this option.
You have until April 29th to donate and cast your vote! If we raise $6,000 by that deadline, then my friend Lindsay and I will do the winning option on the weekend of April 30th!
Stay tuned...more Bikini Fun to come!
You may have seen my Bikini Run video, which happened because I met my fundraising goal for the 2009 Honolulu Marathon, well this time around, I've changed the stakes (who doesn't like a challenge, right?!). Fundraising should be FUN, so in order to add a sense of fun and goofiness there are now 3 Bikini Run options that you can vote for by donating through my site to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Why? Because I'm totally cool with public humiliation if it means we will one day find a cure for a cancer!!
Here's how it will work:
1. Decide on your gift amount, which determines how many votes you get:
$1-$24 = 1 vote
$25-$49 (Star Level) = 2 votes
$50-$99 (Super Level) = 3 votes
$100-$249 (Silver Level) = 4 votes
$250-$499 (Gold Level) = 5 votes
$500-$999 (Platinum Level) = 10 votes
$1,000+ (Titanium Level) = 20 votes
(You can split up your votes between options, but the more you donate, the more you can influence the outcome of this adventure!)
2. Then go to our website and donate (it's 100% tax deductible): VOTE HERE
3. After you make your donation, let us know what you vote for in the "comments" section. (We will also follow up with you and find out what you want to see happen.)
Here are your options to vote on for Bikini Fun....
Option 1 involves Lindsay and I donning bikinis and riding the MAX train from the Lloyd Center all the way to the Zoo (at least 20+ minutes of public embarrassment). In the comments, type "MAX" and vote for this option.
You have until April 29th to donate and cast your vote! If we raise $6,000 by that deadline, then my friend Lindsay and I will do the winning option on the weekend of April 30th!
Stay tuned...more Bikini Fun to come!
Friday, February 11, 2011
The current debate...
Why is life so busy? There are so many fun things happening on the weekends that I keep forgetting that I'm supposed to be training for an Ironman (and the San Diego Rock in Roll Marathon). I've been exercising during the week, but it's been mostly resistance and some basic/short cardio drills like kick boxing or jumping rope. I need to get out and pound the pavement and start riding my bike (or at least start taking 24Hour spin classes again). Oh, and I need to start base building with my swimming too. So many things...
As to the title of this blog, I'm signed up for the 15 mile Hagg Lake Mud run in 2 weekends and although I ran 9 miles 2 Saturdays ago, I'm not ready for a mud/trail run. I did this exact same thing last year - was under trained and just went for it. It was still fun but my legs paid for it (as soon as I crossed the finish line, my quads totally seized up and cramped; I've never experienced that before). Anyway, my debate is this: do I still do the mud run or give my entry to someone else? What is adding to my dilemma is that my friend Daphne is having her 30th b-day party in Seattle the night before the Hagg run, and my good pal Katie is flying out from Bismarck to help her celebrate. I'd REALLY rather go have fun in Seattle, but the dilemma is that every weekend has something fun and some reason not to train, so when do I train?! Ugh! I took Friday off, so I could head up Thursday night, party with the girls in Seattle and celebrate Daph, then either head back down to Ptown late Friday or EARLY Saturday (I have to work Saturday morning). Then I'd have Saturday afternoon to chill and get ready for the race, but then that would mean I'd miss the actual b-day party in Seattle, which is Saturday night. OR I forget the race and drive up to Seattle after my work thing on Saturday. So many options. I also have to work on Sunday of that same weekend (ugh, I just have to get through February, I just have to get through February).
I'm so indecisive right now...
I forget how much one has to give up with regard to their social life in order to properly train for an Ironman, and just like 2009, I'm really struggling with giving up my social life. I just really like my friends (duh!) and don't like missing out on fun things. What I REALLY need to do is start convincing more of my friends to train with me and do these races, then everyone will be going to bed early and getting up early for LONG bike rides/runs. It would be awesome. :-)
As to the title of this blog, I'm signed up for the 15 mile Hagg Lake Mud run in 2 weekends and although I ran 9 miles 2 Saturdays ago, I'm not ready for a mud/trail run. I did this exact same thing last year - was under trained and just went for it. It was still fun but my legs paid for it (as soon as I crossed the finish line, my quads totally seized up and cramped; I've never experienced that before). Anyway, my debate is this: do I still do the mud run or give my entry to someone else? What is adding to my dilemma is that my friend Daphne is having her 30th b-day party in Seattle the night before the Hagg run, and my good pal Katie is flying out from Bismarck to help her celebrate. I'd REALLY rather go have fun in Seattle, but the dilemma is that every weekend has something fun and some reason not to train, so when do I train?! Ugh! I took Friday off, so I could head up Thursday night, party with the girls in Seattle and celebrate Daph, then either head back down to Ptown late Friday or EARLY Saturday (I have to work Saturday morning). Then I'd have Saturday afternoon to chill and get ready for the race, but then that would mean I'd miss the actual b-day party in Seattle, which is Saturday night. OR I forget the race and drive up to Seattle after my work thing on Saturday. So many options. I also have to work on Sunday of that same weekend (ugh, I just have to get through February, I just have to get through February).
I'm so indecisive right now...
I forget how much one has to give up with regard to their social life in order to properly train for an Ironman, and just like 2009, I'm really struggling with giving up my social life. I just really like my friends (duh!) and don't like missing out on fun things. What I REALLY need to do is start convincing more of my friends to train with me and do these races, then everyone will be going to bed early and getting up early for LONG bike rides/runs. It would be awesome. :-)
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