It's hard to believe that one year ago today I was head to Ironman Arizona.
Leading up to that race I was so burned out on training. I had raced IM Lake Placid only 4 months before and I was actually burned out then. After the race I took a few months off from training. I didn't start working out again until February, but even then I just didn't have the drive to bike or swim. I have only been on my bike and swam about 10 times in the last year and still do not have any desire to do either at this point.
So for now I am just working on my run and doing CrossFit. The run has always been the hardest event for me and CrossFit is helping me gain a lot of the muscle back that I lost over the 3 years of IM training. I know that I can get back into swim and bike shape in a couple of months if I decide to race tri next year, but the run just doesn't come naturally.
Now on to the 100 Push up Training Plan!!! I took the max push up test last night and knocked out 25 push ups. I think I could have done more, but going into it I kept thinking I hope I can do 25...and when I did I was done. Now if I had only told myself I could do 30...would I have?
By doing 25 push ups if is recommend that I start in the 3rd week of the program. I plan to start next Tuesday which means I will be ready for the final 100 push up test the week of New Years!!!
Workout of the Day
I set my alarm for 5:10am this morning so I could get my 6 mile tempo run done, but I just couldn't get out of bed this morning. So....I will run tonight in between all of the camping preparation.
Things to get done tonight to prepare for my trip:
- Go to Big 5 to get some boots and camping accessories
- Pick up groceries
- Finish laundry
- Make a pot of chili (new recipes!!!)
Leading up to that race I was so burned out on training. I had raced IM Lake Placid only 4 months before and I was actually burned out then. After the race I took a few months off from training. I didn't start working out again until February, but even then I just didn't have the drive to bike or swim. I have only been on my bike and swam about 10 times in the last year and still do not have any desire to do either at this point.
So for now I am just working on my run and doing CrossFit. The run has always been the hardest event for me and CrossFit is helping me gain a lot of the muscle back that I lost over the 3 years of IM training. I know that I can get back into swim and bike shape in a couple of months if I decide to race tri next year, but the run just doesn't come naturally.
Now on to the 100 Push up Training Plan!!! I took the max push up test last night and knocked out 25 push ups. I think I could have done more, but going into it I kept thinking I hope I can do 25...and when I did I was done. Now if I had only told myself I could do 30...would I have?
By doing 25 push ups if is recommend that I start in the 3rd week of the program. I plan to start next Tuesday which means I will be ready for the final 100 push up test the week of New Years!!!
Workout of the Day
I set my alarm for 5:10am this morning so I could get my 6 mile tempo run done, but I just couldn't get out of bed this morning. So....I will run tonight in between all of the camping preparation.
Things to get done tonight to prepare for my trip:
- Go to Big 5 to get some boots and camping accessories
- Pick up groceries
- Finish laundry
- Make a pot of chili (new recipes!!!)
posted by celmore at
8:06 AM
4 Comments:
There must be something in the air this morning...you are the third person I have heard couldn't get out to get their run done! Hahaha! I just wait 'till the evenings anyway, I need me some sleep!
Good job on the push-ups, very impressed! :)
That is a a great photo!! I get burnt out from running at times so I cannot imagine adding two other sports and warp speed.. Good work on the pushups...I was going to do that but keep FORGETTING.. Hehehe
That is so cool that you do IM competitions!
I have a request, since I am a marathon runner and all now (kidding), could you do a post with a diet recommendation for the week of a race? I want to be fueled up for my little itty bitty race on Thanksgiving Day and I don't have a clue what to eat the night before or that morning so I can optimize my performance, any suggestions would be great. :) Thank you!
Have fun camping!
25 push ups! nice! week 3 is were i kinda stopped doing the push ups.
getting into it at week 3 will be easier.
when i started i could only do like 3 or 4 man push ups. Now i can do about 12. which for me and my skinny little arms, is great.
as for the green monster, try it out!! and im sure u can put some protein powder stuff it in. it kept me full and i did not need a coffee this morning.
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