...but there most certainly is crying in triathlons. Tears of triumph after crossing the finish line - I am sure.
But also tears of frustration during training. How do I know this? Because this triathlete-to-be burst into tears twice during the run on Saturday. The run, which followed the bike, which followed the swim.
That's right, S.A. and I held ourselves a little mini-triathlon just to see what it will be like to actually go from one sport to another to yet another before the big race day.
As a result, Saturday was by far my hardest training day yet. We planned on doing 15 minutes of each, but ended up swimming 15, biking 19, and running 16. It was the last 7 minutes of the run that did me in. Completely. It was HARD. (and unnecessarily hard - I wasn't paying attention to my schedule during the week - I'm only supposed to run 3x - but Saturday's was my 4th run of the week - on top of running a SUPER FAST (for me) 23 minute 2 mile run on Friday - what was I thinking!?!)
It's funny though - because for FIVE weeks I have been doing two exercises (running and swimming, lifting and biking, etc) five or six days a week. But throw in a third activity and BAM! I felt like I was back to square one.
But I did it - with help and encouragement from my friend. I am pretty sure she used her FBI mind tactics on me (in a good way) to keep me moving and help me finish. She's the best training partner I could ask for! Yeah!
And I am so thankful she thought to incorporate a few days of doing all three into our training workout - we have four more tri-event training days in our schedule during the next 11 weeks. So, I have a new goal for those workouts - no crying during running! ha!
The rest of my week was good - swam 3x, lifted 2x, biked 2x and, as mentioned above, ran 4x. Silly me.
Monday, July 6, 2009
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You are hard core girl! That's so awesome!!
I can't wait until Arwen's big enough to sit in a bike seat. I feel like I'm slowly morphing into a slug!
I'm pretty sure I would do more than just cry - way to go!
WOW, good for you for making it through! I can't imagine how difficult that would be. I'm SO IMPRESSED!
And yes, we definitely need to get together when you're in NYC. I'm so excited!!!
I feel like crying just thinking about attempting this... You are a star!
Wow, you're amazing, Christy. :) Don't be too hard on yourself, because you are doing great. I can't think of many people who would be doing what you're doing!
Christy, I am in awe of you! Go! Go! Go!
Wow, that is AMAZING! Good for you! I can barely muster the strength to do my JM 30-Day Shred for 20 minutes a day.
You are beyond amazing. I seriously am amazed by how hard you work out! Wow! Way to go!
Oh, a little emotional (tear) release doesn't hurt either..., I wish to go back to swimming at some point..., that I've always loved.
That is so incredible-you did it!!!! It doesn't matter if you cried while you did, you didn't quit!!! :-) You should be proud. And it'll get easier, maybe not easy, but easier than the time before! Keep it up!
YAY!! So exciting!! Hang in there. you're a machine!
That is so amazing! Well done.
And crying seems perfectly acceptable. You must have been exhausted!
Honestly - that rocks. You should be so prouder, and prouder that you did it even when you wanted to quit. I'm terribly impressed and you now know you CAN do this. A little more training, a little more practice - it's yours.
Wow that is awesome. I haven't done that yet. I know I should but I've been scared to. I would probably cry during the swim though.
As always you rock and I can't wait to see you soon.
That made me tired just reading about it.
Good for you! Seriously, I couldn't and possibly won't ever do such a thing! But I'm inching off my chair a little more because of you.
Mavis
way to go!!! thats awesome and you rock!!!
keep it up :)
keep going! i used to do tri's before kids. its tough training. good luck!
xo,
cristin
You are amazing!
How do you do it? I am sooooo impressed!
I was feeling good because I decided not to have ice cream tonight....hmmmmm.
You're doing so well! Very inspirational!
The work you have been doing is amazing. Don't feel bad about the tears. The hormones we make are pretty powerful.
A triathlon? Wow. I'm a total wannabe runner. As in I really want to run, but never ever do. I think I'm afraid I won't make it to the end of the block without gasping for air. If I don't actually start/try soon, it'll be winter. Like in a month. (sigh) I just need to get off my duff and do it.
Hey, crying is all part of the journey. If it was all fun and easy, you wouldn't have the great sense of accomplishment when you cross the finish line at your first triathlon, right?? :-)
Stay focussed and stick to your training schedule and you'll be ready for your big day :-) And if you need to cry between now and then, go ahead -- you've earned it!!
Kelly
You go on with your bad self, girl! I'm crying just reading about it!
You are awesome, I'd cry more than twice trying this! Have fun on your blog break!
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