The half marathon is scheduled for Sunday, February 24th and on Sunday, February 17th I get hit with a head cold. I haven't been sick in so long and now I get hit with this. I am actually home from work today trying to get rid of this thing. Will this effect me on Sunday? Right now I feel like crap and I have absolutely no energy! Let's hope this turns around soon!!
Are we there yet??
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Catching Up
Yes I am still alive!
I know it has been some time since I have written last, three weeks and one day to be exact, but I have a good reason. Yes I did find my mojo, no I didn't give up on my training ... I GOT A NEW JOB!! After being out of work for 18 weeks, I was offered a job on January 7th and I accepted the position. I started work on January 21st and I do love it!!
I accepted a position at Ithaca College in their Alumni Relations department. My title is Associate Director of Events and Regional Planning. Was this means is I am overseeing events that are planned by the Alumni Office and also overseeing their alumni groups across the country. This position will require much travel so I will have to really plan my training accordingly and not use travel as an excuse.
Right now I am still living in Syracuse and traveling to Ithaca every day. This commute puts 130 miles round trip on my car and tacks on a lot of extra time just sitting in a car. I have been leaving early in the morning (5:30 AM) to get my workouts in before work. I don't mind that because the drive to work is quick that early in the morning but it does make for a very long day and I am tired by the time I get home.
With this position I am able to use the facilities on campus, which includes a beautiful pool, a great indoor track and a wonderful workout facility. So there are no excuses on my end!!
The training has been going well. My swim workouts as usual are my favorite and I still don't love the bike but I am getting it done. I have had some hip issues within the last month and we have contributed that to sitting in the car for so many hours. So in addition to my regular workouts I have had to add a lot of stretching for the hip.
This past weekend was a busy one ... swim workout Friday morning, which when I got out of the pool I thought to myself, "I feel great!". Friday evening I went skiing and it was a beautiful night with great conditions! Saturday morning I went out for a run and I wasn't looking forward to it but half way through I just kept pushing myself to go further! And this morning I met friends for a spin workout. It was tough and I was tired when I finished but not because I was out of shape but tired because it was a tough workout and I left it all there on the trainer!! It has been a long time since I have said that was a great bike workout!!
Next weekend is the Lake Effect Half Marathon ... I don't know what to expect for this race. I know I can complete the 13.1 miles I just don't have a good feeling about how fast I will do it. I have been running and have incorporated speed workouts but I don't know what will next weekend. All I know is I will cross the finish line.
So I hope this blog finds everyone well. I am sorry for being MIA but I am still trying to figure out my full schedule with the new job. And I have to say the blog has been put on hold when the job, training and sleep are a priority!
I know it has been some time since I have written last, three weeks and one day to be exact, but I have a good reason. Yes I did find my mojo, no I didn't give up on my training ... I GOT A NEW JOB!! After being out of work for 18 weeks, I was offered a job on January 7th and I accepted the position. I started work on January 21st and I do love it!!
I accepted a position at Ithaca College in their Alumni Relations department. My title is Associate Director of Events and Regional Planning. Was this means is I am overseeing events that are planned by the Alumni Office and also overseeing their alumni groups across the country. This position will require much travel so I will have to really plan my training accordingly and not use travel as an excuse.
Right now I am still living in Syracuse and traveling to Ithaca every day. This commute puts 130 miles round trip on my car and tacks on a lot of extra time just sitting in a car. I have been leaving early in the morning (5:30 AM) to get my workouts in before work. I don't mind that because the drive to work is quick that early in the morning but it does make for a very long day and I am tired by the time I get home.
With this position I am able to use the facilities on campus, which includes a beautiful pool, a great indoor track and a wonderful workout facility. So there are no excuses on my end!!
The training has been going well. My swim workouts as usual are my favorite and I still don't love the bike but I am getting it done. I have had some hip issues within the last month and we have contributed that to sitting in the car for so many hours. So in addition to my regular workouts I have had to add a lot of stretching for the hip.
This past weekend was a busy one ... swim workout Friday morning, which when I got out of the pool I thought to myself, "I feel great!". Friday evening I went skiing and it was a beautiful night with great conditions! Saturday morning I went out for a run and I wasn't looking forward to it but half way through I just kept pushing myself to go further! And this morning I met friends for a spin workout. It was tough and I was tired when I finished but not because I was out of shape but tired because it was a tough workout and I left it all there on the trainer!! It has been a long time since I have said that was a great bike workout!!
Next weekend is the Lake Effect Half Marathon ... I don't know what to expect for this race. I know I can complete the 13.1 miles I just don't have a good feeling about how fast I will do it. I have been running and have incorporated speed workouts but I don't know what will next weekend. All I know is I will cross the finish line.
So I hope this blog finds everyone well. I am sorry for being MIA but I am still trying to figure out my full schedule with the new job. And I have to say the blog has been put on hold when the job, training and sleep are a priority!
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