31 Dec
Run: 10.5 mi
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Run--Downtown Washington DC was beautiful this morning. I thought President Ford's procession through the city was today, so I hopped on the Metro early, ran throughout DC, and then realized it isn't until Tuesday. (President Bush actually gave government workers the day off for observance.) Lots of runners were enjoying the National Mall this morning; we had the whole place to ourselves. Afterward I went to the Smithsonian Sackler Gallery for a ridiculously amazing exhibit. Knowing Hebrew really came in handy!
GYGO New Years Tri--After I returned home I went to the gym to get my swim on, but it was closed! I guess my transitions for this "tri" are going to be ridiculously slow!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Run
30 Dec
Run: 6.4 mi
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Run--Ah, a nice run through the streets of Bethesda! It was beee-u-tiful this afternoon! Other than some really bad heartburn (not sure what caused that), it was a good run. The drinking fountain was still on, which makes me wonder which other ones are still on. Winter marathon training is always so ridiculously hard for me.
Run: 6.4 mi
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Run--Ah, a nice run through the streets of Bethesda! It was beee-u-tiful this afternoon! Other than some really bad heartburn (not sure what caused that), it was a good run. The drinking fountain was still on, which makes me wonder which other ones are still on. Winter marathon training is always so ridiculously hard for me.
Music--(for blogger friend Ann who leaves nice comments!) On short runs or gym workouts I usually listen to fun stuff (Ace of Base, Barenaked Ladies, soundtrack to Spamalot, Franz Ferdinand, dance/house music, Manhattan Transfer). I teach a Jewish music class, so I have lots of that stuff too that I really like (LeeVees, Eric Komar, Robbi Sherwin, Moshav, Ashira, Hadag Nachash). Before a race, to pump myself up I listen to some specific songs: V'ahavta by Eric Komar, Four Brothers by Manhattan Transfer, Beautiful Life by Ace of Base, Ushti Baba by Golem. When I'm running 26.2 miles, I want my brain to be full of songs I love so I can just go through them in my head so I don't think about the pain and suffering. I don't think about splits, eating, or anything. Just the songs. It's much more fun that way!
More Vacation Recap-- Fun times with the family, THE HEAD (we had fun with that graduation head for the entire vacation), dogsitting a golden retriever puppy.
Ok, I'm SOOOO not ready for children!!!
Puppy! Now that's more like it!
Steph, "the Graduate" (AKA Grandma), and my sis
Puppy torture!!! Ha ha!
Ah, family photo at Saguaro Ranch Park (my childhood playplace)
"The Graduate" (AKA "The HEAD" AKA Grandma) and the women
Bike
29 Dec
Bike: 15 mi (1 hr)
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Bike--I finally bought a bike trainer! (Used lots of coupons) It didn't take long to set up, fortunately, and I really had a lot of fun. I warmed up for 5 min then did 5 min hard/big chainring then 5 min spin in the small chainring. It kicked my butt! I watched the DVD Contact. What a fantastic movie.
More Vacation Recap--Trip to Tucson to see Colin, Nutcracker ballet, family dinner at Carrabba's, gift exchange with the family.
Bike: 15 mi (1 hr)
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Bike--I finally bought a bike trainer! (Used lots of coupons) It didn't take long to set up, fortunately, and I really had a lot of fun. I warmed up for 5 min then did 5 min hard/big chainring then 5 min spin in the small chainring. It kicked my butt! I watched the DVD Contact. What a fantastic movie.
More Vacation Recap--Trip to Tucson to see Colin, Nutcracker ballet, family dinner at Carrabba's, gift exchange with the family.
Colin and Steph in Tucson (he's so tall... and buff!)
King Chicks at the Nutcracker in Phoenix
King girls polished off a piece chocolate cake at Carrabba's
Our grandma and my little sister (in a Mexican mumu)
Steph and my younger sister (ASU GRAD!!!)
Gifts from grandma to our cousin, Steph, and my middle sister
Friday, December 29, 2006
Rest
28 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Lots of flying through the air from Phoenix back to good ol' DC.
Vacation Recap--My sister and I did a pretty good job of trying to balance running/fitness with the total chaos that is our family. Chaos in the most literal sense. Climbing at Camelback Mountain, my sister's graduation from Arizona State University, Kings of the Road 30K Relay.
Rest
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Rest--Lots of flying through the air from Phoenix back to good ol' DC.
Vacation Recap--My sister and I did a pretty good job of trying to balance running/fitness with the total chaos that is our family. Chaos in the most literal sense. Climbing at Camelback Mountain, my sister's graduation from Arizona State University, Kings of the Road 30K Relay.
Steph having fun on Camelback Mtn
"Hanging Out!" 
Arizona State Grad!!!
Wow, that's scary... That head keeps coming back
Relay Race
Kings of the Road!
Rest
27 Dec
Rest
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Rest--This was a classic example of having good intentions and not seizing the opportunity when it presented itself. We frittered the morning away, then we had to all of a sudden visit a million relatives all over the city. I am fighting this morning-runner thing tooth and nail! I love my 3:00 afternoon run. It's now time to love the early morning endorphins!
Rest
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Rest--This was a classic example of having good intentions and not seizing the opportunity when it presented itself. We frittered the morning away, then we had to all of a sudden visit a million relatives all over the city. I am fighting this morning-runner thing tooth and nail! I love my 3:00 afternoon run. It's now time to love the early morning endorphins!
Run
26 Dec
Run: 11 mi
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Run--My sister and I ran 11 miles around Phoenix. I am obsessed with saguaro cacti. We both needed this run as a confidence booster for the 1/2 marathon in two weeks. The weather was beautiful, and I felt pretty good.
Run: 11 mi
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Run--My sister and I ran 11 miles around Phoenix. I am obsessed with saguaro cacti. We both needed this run as a confidence booster for the 1/2 marathon in two weeks. The weather was beautiful, and I felt pretty good.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Rest
25 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Since the rest of the world was taking a break, it seemed appropriate for us to take one too! We spent the day at my uncle's house playing dominos and eating pumpkin cheesecake. Much fun.
Race(?)--I just received an e-mail about an underground marathon on 31 Dec in Bethesda. It sounds intriguing... It might be worth checking out.
Rest
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Rest--Since the rest of the world was taking a break, it seemed appropriate for us to take one too! We spent the day at my uncle's house playing dominos and eating pumpkin cheesecake. Much fun.
Race(?)--I just received an e-mail about an underground marathon on 31 Dec in Bethesda. It sounds intriguing... It might be worth checking out.
Run
24 Dec
Run: 7 mi
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Run--I ran with my sister throughout Glendale. We're both running the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix next month, my sister's first half! I think we averaged about 10:00/mi, which is on par for her pace. It's going to be a very fun race.
Run: 7 mi
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Run--I ran with my sister throughout Glendale. We're both running the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix next month, my sister's first half! I think we averaged about 10:00/mi, which is on par for her pace. It's going to be a very fun race.
Rest
23 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Family Day turned into Individual Day for some reason. I don't drive on Shabbat, but it doesn't matter at all to my family. I rode around with my sister all over the city while she did her running around. It's fun to just hang out sometimes. A good, and very different, Shabbat.
Rest
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Rest--Family Day turned into Individual Day for some reason. I don't drive on Shabbat, but it doesn't matter at all to my family. I rode around with my sister all over the city while she did her running around. It's fun to just hang out sometimes. A good, and very different, Shabbat.
Run, Strength, Core
22 Dec
Run: 4 mi
Strength: pull-ups, dips, lots-o-lats
Core: 8 min
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Run--My sister and I went to her gym in Phoenix. It was pretty nice, especially compared to the navy base where I normally work out! They even have a year-round outdoor pool, tons of courts, and lots of aerobic machines. The free weights were everywhere too! My lats were sore!!!
Run: 4 mi
Strength: pull-ups, dips, lots-o-lats
Core: 8 min
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Run--My sister and I went to her gym in Phoenix. It was pretty nice, especially compared to the navy base where I normally work out! They even have a year-round outdoor pool, tons of courts, and lots of aerobic machines. The free weights were everywhere too! My lats were sore!!!
Rest
21 Dec
Rest
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Rest--I can't remember what I did this day, but I remember not feeling too well. Oh well, I'm sure I had fun!
Rest
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Rest--I can't remember what I did this day, but I remember not feeling too well. Oh well, I'm sure I had fun!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Run
20 Dec
Run: 30 min
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Run--Mom and I went for a run in the morning. I am NOT a morning runner! Brrr, it was cold (40's). The rest of the morning/afternoon was filled with piano playing and thesis data reduction. This evening we took my grandma out for her birthday to a Mexican restaurant, a good time had by all. It was a good chance for me to practice my Japanese and enjoy the company.
Goals--I have been thinking a LOT about what I want to do in 2007, and I think I have it figured out. Unfortunately I left my race schedule over in MD, so that might have to wait a bit more. My body is still broken (left foot and right calf), so the time off isn't really hurting me too much. I'm anxious to start the crazy running again though. I LOVE being outside in the sun.
Run: 30 min
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Run--Mom and I went for a run in the morning. I am NOT a morning runner! Brrr, it was cold (40's). The rest of the morning/afternoon was filled with piano playing and thesis data reduction. This evening we took my grandma out for her birthday to a Mexican restaurant, a good time had by all. It was a good chance for me to practice my Japanese and enjoy the company.
Goals--I have been thinking a LOT about what I want to do in 2007, and I think I have it figured out. Unfortunately I left my race schedule over in MD, so that might have to wait a bit more. My body is still broken (left foot and right calf), so the time off isn't really hurting me too much. I'm anxious to start the crazy running again though. I LOVE being outside in the sun.
Rest
19 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Maybe I'm taking too many days off, but I just don't care. We went to ASU to see what life was like for my sister there. That is a HUGE campus! Then there was much babysitting and dogsitting.
Rest
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Rest--Maybe I'm taking too many days off, but I just don't care. We went to ASU to see what life was like for my sister there. That is a HUGE campus! Then there was much babysitting and dogsitting.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Rest
18 Dec
Rest
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Rest--The fam and I drove down to Tucson so I could meet up with guy I really like (also graduated from USAFA). Then they continued south and had a great time at Nogales, Mexico while I stayed in Tucson. I'm surprised they weren't arrested. We had a great time too. Unfortunately I had to go back to Phoenix so he could pack for his trip to Singapore tomorrow. I'm hoping he can come to DC for a visit sometime. He's a triathlete also!
Rest
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Rest--The fam and I drove down to Tucson so I could meet up with guy I really like (also graduated from USAFA). Then they continued south and had a great time at Nogales, Mexico while I stayed in Tucson. I'm surprised they weren't arrested. We had a great time too. Unfortunately I had to go back to Phoenix so he could pack for his trip to Singapore tomorrow. I'm hoping he can come to DC for a visit sometime. He's a triathlete also!
Run
17 Dec
Run: AZ Road Racers Desert Classic 30K Relay
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Run--It was so cold in AZ!!! (And I'm a South Dakota native!) We're slow, what can I say?! But we had a good time, and were absolutely crushed by just about every team. It didn't help that we each ate about 3500+ calories the night before at my sister's graduation party! Man, my grandma can cook!
KINGS OF THE ROAD 2:44:36
Dad M-44 0:29:14
Sister F-23 1:00:31
Steph F-24 0:47:59
Mom F-44 0:26:30
It was an out and back for each person, and a 5K, 10K, 10K, 5K. The 5K people turned around and headed back toward the start at 1.55 mi and my sister and I turned around at the 5K mark for our 10K distance. It was uphill and with a huge headwind, but after the turnaround, we just flew down! I think my mom negative splitted her 5K by 3-4 min, that's how bad it was! Wow, my 10K time was only 4 seconds slower that my 10K PR! How slow! Something to work on... Who knows what the rest of the vacation is going to look like Hopefully I can just stay hydrated and do something now and then. I'm enjoying this time off!
Run: AZ Road Racers Desert Classic 30K Relay
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Run--It was so cold in AZ!!! (And I'm a South Dakota native!) We're slow, what can I say?! But we had a good time, and were absolutely crushed by just about every team. It didn't help that we each ate about 3500+ calories the night before at my sister's graduation party! Man, my grandma can cook!
KINGS OF THE ROAD 2:44:36
Dad M-44 0:29:14
Sister F-23 1:00:31
Steph F-24 0:47:59
Mom F-44 0:26:30
It was an out and back for each person, and a 5K, 10K, 10K, 5K. The 5K people turned around and headed back toward the start at 1.55 mi and my sister and I turned around at the 5K mark for our 10K distance. It was uphill and with a huge headwind, but after the turnaround, we just flew down! I think my mom negative splitted her 5K by 3-4 min, that's how bad it was! Wow, my 10K time was only 4 seconds slower that my 10K PR! How slow! Something to work on... Who knows what the rest of the vacation is going to look like Hopefully I can just stay hydrated and do something now and then. I'm enjoying this time off!
Rest
16 Dec
Rest
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Rest--MY SISTER GRADUATED FROM ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY!!!
Rest
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Rest--MY SISTER GRADUATED FROM ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY!!!
X-Train
15 Dec
X-Train: 5+ hrs rock climbing
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X-train--My sister and I drove to Camelback Mtn in Phoenix to do some kick-butt climbing out there. Those pull-ups that I have been working on really help tremendously! It was SUPER fun. I will have to post some pictures of that after I return to MD.
X-Train: 5+ hrs rock climbing
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X-train--My sister and I drove to Camelback Mtn in Phoenix to do some kick-butt climbing out there. Those pull-ups that I have been working on really help tremendously! It was SUPER fun. I will have to post some pictures of that after I return to MD.
Rest
14 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Post office (with 10 packages!), biked to class, lesson with rabbi, stopped at a store, went to the airport, landed in Phoenix. Busy day!
Rest
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Rest--Post office (with 10 packages!), biked to class, lesson with rabbi, stopped at a store, went to the airport, landed in Phoenix. Busy day!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Swim
13 Dec
Swim: 3000 yd
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Swim--The swim was Pathetic. Yes, with a capital P. Even making into the pool today was a good thing. I have negative energy right now.
Energy--The energy I have in any given day is dependent on two factors: what I CAN control and what I CANNOT control. What I CAN control: fluid intake, sleep, foods, how I use my time/limiting distractions. What I CANNOT control: weather (esp. cloudy weather), hormones, 10000 lbs of health physics problems every other day. I have been focusing on the things I cannot control rather than the things I can. It's time to flip it around. Now! All of my greatest role models have a boatload of discipline in many aspects of their lives. It's time for me to learn something from them.
Swim: 3000 yd
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Swim--The swim was Pathetic. Yes, with a capital P. Even making into the pool today was a good thing. I have negative energy right now.
Energy--The energy I have in any given day is dependent on two factors: what I CAN control and what I CANNOT control. What I CAN control: fluid intake, sleep, foods, how I use my time/limiting distractions. What I CANNOT control: weather (esp. cloudy weather), hormones, 10000 lbs of health physics problems every other day. I have been focusing on the things I cannot control rather than the things I can. It's time to flip it around. Now! All of my greatest role models have a boatload of discipline in many aspects of their lives. It's time for me to learn something from them.
Rest
12 Dec
Rest
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Rest--And then grad school surprises you by becoming even harder! :-) I am READY for this vacation!
Rest
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Rest--And then grad school surprises you by becoming even harder! :-) I am READY for this vacation!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Run, Bike, Stretching, Core
10 Dec
Run: Jingle Bell Jog 8K
Bike: 26 min (7.5 mi)
Stretching: 10 min
Core: 20 min
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Run--The Jingle Bell Jog is a fun time had by all. My only goals were to finish and enjoy running again. I took it REALLY easy at the beginning, just catching up with some runners I recognized from the JFK 50 Miler. Then I just started picking it up along the way. Final time was about 38:54 for the 8K, which isn't too bad for slacking off.
Goals--I still don't have my long-term goals yet, but that doesn't stop me from having weekly ones! My weekly goals (Mon-Sun) included:
-8000 yd swimming
-Strength 3x
-5 hrs of cardio (whatever I wanted to do, not including swimming)
-Lots of tiny thesis and rabbinical school application goals
And I accomplished all of them! I don't do well on one of those schedules which dictates what one must do every single day. This summer I experimented with a training plan based on weekly miles (swim-bike-run), distributed throughout the week however I wanted to do it.
Run: Jingle Bell Jog 8K
Bike: 26 min (7.5 mi)
Stretching: 10 min
Core: 20 min
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Run--The Jingle Bell Jog is a fun time had by all. My only goals were to finish and enjoy running again. I took it REALLY easy at the beginning, just catching up with some runners I recognized from the JFK 50 Miler. Then I just started picking it up along the way. Final time was about 38:54 for the 8K, which isn't too bad for slacking off.
Goals--I still don't have my long-term goals yet, but that doesn't stop me from having weekly ones! My weekly goals (Mon-Sun) included:
-8000 yd swimming
-Strength 3x
-5 hrs of cardio (whatever I wanted to do, not including swimming)
-Lots of tiny thesis and rabbinical school application goals
And I accomplished all of them! I don't do well on one of those schedules which dictates what one must do every single day. This summer I experimented with a training plan based on weekly miles (swim-bike-run), distributed throughout the week however I wanted to do it.
Steph and Adam post-race
One more for good measure
Bike
9 Dec
Bike: 27 min (7.6 mi)
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Bike--I studied at the 'gogue during a lot of Shabbat, and when I came home I studied some more. After sunset, I headed on over to the gym. I only had ~30 min to do something, but 30 min is more than zero! I ate enough latkes and cookie dough for an entire year that evening with some friends.
Bike: 27 min (7.6 mi)
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Bike--I studied at the 'gogue during a lot of Shabbat, and when I came home I studied some more. After sunset, I headed on over to the gym. I only had ~30 min to do something, but 30 min is more than zero! I ate enough latkes and cookie dough for an entire year that evening with some friends.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Bike, Strength
8 Dec
Bike: 60 min
Strength: 50 min
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Bike--Cabin John Trail was calling my name, so I listened and followed. It was pretty chilly (~33 degrees F), but fun nonetheless. My skills have developed tremendously over the past year. Bring on the roots and rocks, biggest you got! Mountain biking is so ridiculously fun.
Strength--Ab/adductors, quads, calf (left only), lots of hip muscles, bicep, tricep, lats. I did some really long, tough negatives and pull-ups too.
Stress--The stress has gone down considerably. Some issues are still present obviously, but I called the functional manager for the health physicists in the Air Force, and he was incredibly helpful. I probably won't know where I am moving until March or so, but that's ok. One of my huge faults is my ability to "roll with the punches." I've been a military brat all my life, and now I'm active duty, so it's surprising I haven't learned this earlier! I crave focus, tenacity, and predictability, but flexibility is also a great character trait to develop and possess. I am also going to Israel in March, which I am SUPER STOKED about! Time to start a great weekend.
Bike: 60 min
Strength: 50 min
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Bike--Cabin John Trail was calling my name, so I listened and followed. It was pretty chilly (~33 degrees F), but fun nonetheless. My skills have developed tremendously over the past year. Bring on the roots and rocks, biggest you got! Mountain biking is so ridiculously fun.
Strength--Ab/adductors, quads, calf (left only), lots of hip muscles, bicep, tricep, lats. I did some really long, tough negatives and pull-ups too.
Stress--The stress has gone down considerably. Some issues are still present obviously, but I called the functional manager for the health physicists in the Air Force, and he was incredibly helpful. I probably won't know where I am moving until March or so, but that's ok. One of my huge faults is my ability to "roll with the punches." I've been a military brat all my life, and now I'm active duty, so it's surprising I haven't learned this earlier! I crave focus, tenacity, and predictability, but flexibility is also a great character trait to develop and possess. I am also going to Israel in March, which I am SUPER STOKED about! Time to start a great weekend.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Swim, X-Train, Stretching
7 Dec
Swim: 5700 yd
X-Train: 10 min rowing
Stretching: 25 min
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Swim--This was the furthest I have ever swam at one time in my entire life. I had to do the workout early since I had a meeting at the same time as practice. The set was incredibly difficult, and I only swam freestyle for about 800 of it. It was just a LOT of everything.
Stretching--Wow, my body likes stretching! The arms LOVE it! My leg even feels better, which is a HUGE plus from how it had been feeling over the past few weeks.
Stress--It's pretty high right now. I thought I was moving to San Antonio in May, but turns out that's not the case. I have no idea when my program is finished, I have no idea where I'm going or when, I have no idea what the Air Force is going to make me do with this degree -OR- how much say I have in the process. Hopefully my functional manager will be in his office tomorrow. A fall marathon, or any triathlons for that matter, are probably a no-go until 2008 at the earliest. I am VERY bummed right now. This news arrived today.
Swim: 5700 yd
X-Train: 10 min rowing
Stretching: 25 min
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Swim--This was the furthest I have ever swam at one time in my entire life. I had to do the workout early since I had a meeting at the same time as practice. The set was incredibly difficult, and I only swam freestyle for about 800 of it. It was just a LOT of everything.
Stretching--Wow, my body likes stretching! The arms LOVE it! My leg even feels better, which is a HUGE plus from how it had been feeling over the past few weeks.
Stress--It's pretty high right now. I thought I was moving to San Antonio in May, but turns out that's not the case. I have no idea when my program is finished, I have no idea where I'm going or when, I have no idea what the Air Force is going to make me do with this degree -OR- how much say I have in the process. Hopefully my functional manager will be in his office tomorrow. A fall marathon, or any triathlons for that matter, are probably a no-go until 2008 at the earliest. I am VERY bummed right now. This news arrived today.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
X-Train, Run, Strength
6 Dec
X-Train: 30 min elliptical, 10 min rowing
Run: 2.4 mi (20 min)
Strength: 40 min
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X-Train--My training is going to be a cornucopia of x-training for the next few weeks. People in the gym must think I have a short attention span. I just want to see how much I can cram in an hour.
Run--First run since the 50 miler. This was just to see if I remembered HOW to run. A few of my friends and I are going to run the Jingle Bell 8K this weekend for fun. The goal is just to finish!
Strength--Lots of legs, shoulders, back. The gym closed before I could finish.
Projects--I am swamped with my winter time projects: masters degree in physics, rabbinical school preparation, military stuff, youth group, Hebrew school teaching, finishing up some books I am reading, and preparing for my trip to AZ next week. Needless to say the post about my upcoming goals is going to be delayed just for a bit until I can slow life down.
X-Train: 30 min elliptical, 10 min rowing
Run: 2.4 mi (20 min)
Strength: 40 min
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X-Train--My training is going to be a cornucopia of x-training for the next few weeks. People in the gym must think I have a short attention span. I just want to see how much I can cram in an hour.
Run--First run since the 50 miler. This was just to see if I remembered HOW to run. A few of my friends and I are going to run the Jingle Bell 8K this weekend for fun. The goal is just to finish!
Strength--Lots of legs, shoulders, back. The gym closed before I could finish.
Projects--I am swamped with my winter time projects: masters degree in physics, rabbinical school preparation, military stuff, youth group, Hebrew school teaching, finishing up some books I am reading, and preparing for my trip to AZ next week. Needless to say the post about my upcoming goals is going to be delayed just for a bit until I can slow life down.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Swim
5 Dec
Swim: 3500 yd
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Swim--I only had an hour to crank out a set. My coach was there though, which was SUPER helpful. Usually he just yells at me to keep my feet together, but today he was really surprised at the progress I have made by swimming on my own. I swam most of this with fins, but all the fly still made me pretty tired. Just need to keep at it!!! I can feel the abs, back, and shoulders strengthening every time I go into the water.
The Set
600 SKPS
8x100 (50 dr/50 sw, odd fly, even back)
50 EZ
5x(4x50) fly, br, fly, back, fly
50 EZ
500 free pull
5x100 kick (odd fly, even fr)
Swim: 3500 yd
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Swim--I only had an hour to crank out a set. My coach was there though, which was SUPER helpful. Usually he just yells at me to keep my feet together, but today he was really surprised at the progress I have made by swimming on my own. I swam most of this with fins, but all the fly still made me pretty tired. Just need to keep at it!!! I can feel the abs, back, and shoulders strengthening every time I go into the water.
The Set
600 SKPS
8x100 (50 dr/50 sw, odd fly, even back)
50 EZ
5x(4x50) fly, br, fly, back, fly
50 EZ
500 free pull
5x100 kick (odd fly, even fr)
Monday, December 04, 2006
November in Review
Swim: 28000 yd (15.9 mi)
Bike: 80.0 mi
Run: 81.3 mi
Strength/Core: 4
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Swim--This distance was about average. I had a week or two with zero swimming due to recovery from a looooong race, but I made it up the following weeks with some good recovery distance. December distance will be lower (vacation!), but hopefully my focus on fly and aerobic sets in November will help me accomplish my goal of finishing the 200 fly in a winter meet.
Bike--Most of the bike miles were from my daily commute, which is my favorite part of the day. I went on a few leisurely rides with some friends through DC which were a lot of fun. In January I am going to buy a bike trainer and go nuts riding LUCKY all winter and most of spring. The latest discovery was Cabin John Trail in Bethesda, which is a very nice beginner mountain bike trail. It was so fun!!! My mountain bike SPOOKY might be seeing some more miles in the winter months also. I LOVE that bike.
Run--Holy moly, I haven't run in almost 3 weeks straight! Of the 81+ miles in November, 50 of those were in ONE race. Running is going on the backburner right now until I'm 100% healed (right leg still being completely stupid). I'm also storing up motivation and mental excitement in my non-running weeks in order to avoid burnout from the crazy training plan I crafted a few weeks ago for the next season.
Strength/Core--I didn't lift weights at all in November, but I did do a few core workouts. This number was also lower because of post-50-miler recovery. My main goal is to increase this number for December (I will be creative while on my vacation, trust me).
Bike: 80.0 mi
Run: 81.3 mi
Strength/Core: 4
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Swim--This distance was about average. I had a week or two with zero swimming due to recovery from a looooong race, but I made it up the following weeks with some good recovery distance. December distance will be lower (vacation!), but hopefully my focus on fly and aerobic sets in November will help me accomplish my goal of finishing the 200 fly in a winter meet.
Bike--Most of the bike miles were from my daily commute, which is my favorite part of the day. I went on a few leisurely rides with some friends through DC which were a lot of fun. In January I am going to buy a bike trainer and go nuts riding LUCKY all winter and most of spring. The latest discovery was Cabin John Trail in Bethesda, which is a very nice beginner mountain bike trail. It was so fun!!! My mountain bike SPOOKY might be seeing some more miles in the winter months also. I LOVE that bike.
Run--Holy moly, I haven't run in almost 3 weeks straight! Of the 81+ miles in November, 50 of those were in ONE race. Running is going on the backburner right now until I'm 100% healed (right leg still being completely stupid). I'm also storing up motivation and mental excitement in my non-running weeks in order to avoid burnout from the crazy training plan I crafted a few weeks ago for the next season.
Strength/Core--I didn't lift weights at all in November, but I did do a few core workouts. This number was also lower because of post-50-miler recovery. My main goal is to increase this number for December (I will be creative while on my vacation, trust me).
X-Train, Strength
4 Dec
X-Train: 45 min elliptical, 30 min gym bike, 10 min rowing
Strength: 45 min
Core: 10 min
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X-train--My mp3 player has a new playlist, loaded with (totally random) motivational songs! The time flew by in the gym. My energy today was really low, and going to the gym helped tremendously!
Strength--For now I am doing lower weight, very slow reps, and about 10-12. I worked biceps, lats, triceps, quads, hip flexors, and chest. Lifting weights is so enjoyable, and I'm stoked to be able to focus on lifting more often. I'm only up to 3 consecutive pull-ups now. Man, it would be nice to get back to 8 pretty soon. Just have to keep working on it.
X-Train: 45 min elliptical, 30 min gym bike, 10 min rowing
Strength: 45 min
Core: 10 min
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X-train--My mp3 player has a new playlist, loaded with (totally random) motivational songs! The time flew by in the gym. My energy today was really low, and going to the gym helped tremendously!
Strength--For now I am doing lower weight, very slow reps, and about 10-12. I worked biceps, lats, triceps, quads, hip flexors, and chest. Lifting weights is so enjoyable, and I'm stoked to be able to focus on lifting more often. I'm only up to 3 consecutive pull-ups now. Man, it would be nice to get back to 8 pretty soon. Just have to keep working on it.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Core
3 Dec
Core: 10 min
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Core--It's not a lot, but 10 minutes is better than zero minutes. I spent the morning doing lots of homework problems and studying lots of text. In the afternoon I attended a conference in DC on special needs. My favorite age group to work with is the senior citizen group, and I work with teenagers a lot, so this conference was right down my alley. I learned so much, and I really want to give back to the community. A wonderful motivator.
Core: 10 min
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Core--It's not a lot, but 10 minutes is better than zero minutes. I spent the morning doing lots of homework problems and studying lots of text. In the afternoon I attended a conference in DC on special needs. My favorite age group to work with is the senior citizen group, and I work with teenagers a lot, so this conference was right down my alley. I learned so much, and I really want to give back to the community. A wonderful motivator.
Rest
1-2 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Swimming kicked my booty on Thursday! I'm still taking it really easy before I start ramping it up again for Boston training. This upcoming weekend will be the first run after the 50 miler (although I did run back from shul yesterday and to the metro today--in a skirt!). I also made a HUGE breakthrough in my thesis research on Friday.
Rest
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Rest--Swimming kicked my booty on Thursday! I'm still taking it really easy before I start ramping it up again for Boston training. This upcoming weekend will be the first run after the 50 miler (although I did run back from shul yesterday and to the metro today--in a skirt!). I also made a HUGE breakthrough in my thesis research on Friday.
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