Almost an Athlete? Confessions from Triathlon Training

for some reason i didnt think i had such a great june, as far as working out is concerned, but i guess my stats prove otherwise. it was a big month for me. i tore my mcl. i started and finished my first triathlon. i reached my running goal. i hit the 45 lb mark for weight loss. so all in all i guess it was a good month! i am definitely way more critical of myself than most people are. but i expect nothing less than excellence. my training class ended which was sad but i have still managed to workout with my friend kk and timbo slice on quite a few occasions which is WONDERFUL! (t-minus 24 days till class part deux begins) working out next to someone really makes me work that much harder. timbo slice is a freakin fantastic runner and so every time i run with him i feel guilty for being such a slow ass and it makes me run that much harder and faster. thank you his awesomeness has definitely been a huge part of making my feet leave the ground. anyway i have stuck with the training program and have definitely reaped the benefits of the fruit of my labor.

so here are the cold hard facts. in may i cycled 146 miles, ran 70.2 miles, and swam 8400 hards. i made it my goal for june to cycle 150 miles, run 80 miles, and swim 10000 yards. i didn’t quite hit all those goals but i did manage to surpass my stats for may.
in actuality, in june, i
ran 70.63 miles
biked 147 miles
swam 12600 yards.
i am proud of myself. those are great numbers considering a week of tapering. and a minor injury.

i am most proud of my running finally coming together this month. the first 80 days were super frustrating, depressing and irritating. many many times i felt like quitting. throwing myself in front of oncoming traffic. hoping an alligator chases me down and rips my legs off. these last 10 days have been like a dream come true. i know it sounds redic but its true. i love running now and hate it when i go a day without a run. and now that i can actually run i can get more mileage in, in less time. brilliant!

i have a month left of vacation and hope to hit it hard in july! so here it is. in july i hope to run 90 miles, bike 200 miles, and swim 12000. call me crazy but i know i can do it! here’s to another great month full of firsts and smiles.