learning how to run

So I began my oh so strenuous re-training schedule this weekend. 15 whole minutes!!!

Well, I'm only allowed to run for a few minutes. Here is how it goes per Dr. Shah's instructions:

15 minutes 3 times a week for two weeks

5 min warmup
1 min run x 4
1 min walk x 3
3 min cooldown

So as you can see it is pretty difficult. ;) I'm actually going to cheat just a bit and run every other day, time permitting for two weeks. He told to me to increase as I feel ready to do it. But follow the 10% rule. So I basically, I will be increasing total time which gives me about a 10% increase for time running give or take. I also am stretching more than I used to which is good, but time consuming. My quads were a bit sore yesterday which isn't a good sign because I'm supposed to be using my hamstring. :( I'm going to keep focusing on my hammies while I run and see what Lydia has to say tomorrow night. I also see Haley for pilates this week too so I can get both opinions! :) If my quads and glutes are super tight then I know I'm doing it wrong.....again.

I should already be in training for my oly this September but I can't make miracles happen. I set up a training for training schedule for the rest of this month and then hopefully by the end of June, I will be at the numbers I should be for my oly training plan.

I also am hoping that things will start to settle with work schedules and I can make sure I get 30 min swim sessions 4-5 times a week. Depending on how I'm feeling that day I can get 1500-1750 yds done in 30-45mins. So if I can manage at least 4 days a week in the pool cranking out 1500yds each session my weekly total will be 6,000 yds. Which is more than enough to get me ready for September. Then I will incorporate one long swim day once a week in July and then for three weeks in August get the race distance (about 1640yds) in once a week in open water.

I'm not any further with the bike so HOPEFULLY I can get on a regular schedule with that too.

I have the SummiTri on the list. I haven't paid my entry yet so I can still wait things out and see how it goes. I'm hoping to get a 5k in before that because my last race was in February two weeks after my injury. I rallied the troops this week and sent out an email plea to my girls asking for running company at a Hermes race the weekend of June 14th. Anyone doing that race??? I just don't want to go into my 'first' tri not having raced at all since February! I'm a big practicer. ;) I'm still thinking of the GCT oly to practice for GLE. I am for sure going to volunteer for the kids race the day before. I think it will be a blast!

Tonight I'm heading over to the Tavern Company with my bro and a few friends for burgers n' beers night! We are planning on catching some of the Cavs game. Hopefully they will be giving the spankings instead of receiving!