Supergirl Races

2006-04-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

Danskin Tri-Training -- Day 6

Activity:
Walking

Distance:
approx. 2 miles

Time:
35 minutes

2006-04-19T22:29:00.000-07:00

Danskin Tri-Training -- Day 5

Activity:
Swimming

Distance:
14 laps

Time:
35 minutes

2006-04-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

Danskin Tri-Training -- Day 4

Activity:
Yoga

Time:
55 minutes

Activity:
Run Greenlake

Distance:
approx. 3 miles

Time:
37 minutes

2006-04-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

Danskin Tri-Training Schedule
April 16 to June 3

2006-04-11T21:05:00.000-07:00

Danskin Tri-Training -- Day 2

Activity:
Walking

Distance:
approx. 3 miles

Time:
45 minutes

2006-04-11T16:55:00.000-07:00

Danskin Tri-Training -- Day 1

Activity:
Swimming

Distance:
12 laps

Time:
25 minutes

2005-09-01T12:56:00.000-07:00

Knowing when to quit

All summer, I've trained for an olympic triathlon. Then August hit and with work, moves (my training partner bought a house) and summer fun, training fell by the way-side. After much discussion with my training partner, we have come to the conclusion that our training for the Olympic Triathlon has not prepared us to do the actual tri. So we made the hard but wise decision to not compete in this year's event. There is always next year!

We did however agree to train and do the Seattle Half Marathon which is the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We've laid out our schedule and have begun running this week.

So far I am planning of running on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I have Spanish Class on Monday so I may need to run in the morning. Saturday would be long run day, Tuesday and Thursday Tempo and Interval.

Legend to Schedule:

Tempo is running at a steady pace for the alloted time/mileage. You
would keep your heart rate at about 70-75%

Interval is running for 5 minutes and walking for 1 minute with a push. You run HARD for that 5 minutes and then you walk slower for that 1 minute. Gets your heart trained!

LSD = Long Slow Run at about 60% of our max heart rate.

Free Run = Running for 30 minutes anyway you like it.

2005-07-26T22:44:00.000-07:00

The Yoga

My new job offers a very nice perk, Free Yoga! On Tuesday and Friday at Noon, you'll find me working on my Yoga with my co-workers and I do have to say that I LOVE it! I feel so relaxed by the end and I feel stronger. I'm becoming more aware of what is right for my body and I often find myself doing mini-Yoga stretches outside of work. I believe that everyone should be doing the yoga!

In addition to my Tuesday yoga, I met Julie for a 45 minute easy bike ride. To spice things up, we added in one hill. Julie powered up the hill in her hardest gear and looked surprised when I congratulated her. She thought she was in her easiest gear and didn't understand why the hill was so hard!

Training is going well and I just need to keep the power alive!

2005-07-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

Almost time for August's training schedule

Training has been going well and some days are better than others. Below I'm attaching August's schedule and it is packed full of fun! My Olympic Triathlon is on September 25th so I still have plenty of time to become speedy.

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2005-07-22T16:26:00.000-07:00

Training for a Triathlon

I remember back when I started down the Triathlon path. I was strict with myself! No alcohol, completion of every workout or more every day and a healthy diet. I’m sad to say that some of those of fallen by the way-side. I’ve learned along the way that some wine won’t hurt your training and that if you miss a work-out, life won’t end. I have taken up the healthy eating though and have really improved it. (Want proof? Well last time my blood pressure was checked it was 135/90 (that was February), today it was 128/78!)

So Julie and I have been training for a triathlon. Yep, a long one too and while she made me commit to training, we haven’t been killing ourselves. This week was a bit hectic for both of us so there were 2 missed workout but that’s ok, because we did Bike 15 miles and run 3.5 on Sunday, Ran Hills on Wednesday, Swam more than 1200 yards on Thursday and rejoiced in our accomplishments on Friday.

Next week, we’ll be out in full-force, though I do have conflicts on two days but I’ll make it work! Tomorrow (since Julie ditched me and headed up to the San Juans for a weekend of fun) I’ll be running 4 miles with Mot and then on Sunday, I’m making her bike 12 miles. She’s going to love me by the end of the weekend! Monday is swimming, Tuesday is a easy 45 minute bike ride but we’ll need to throw in some hills to make up for this week, Wednesday I’m working the Tears for Fears concert and Thursday attending the Stitch and Pitch at the Stadium. So Friday instead of resting, I’ll be swimming.

Then it will start all over again and I’ll like it.

2005-07-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

Official Tri-Training Has Begun

Week One of Official Tri-Training has just passed and so far, I'm feeling good. Below I've attached my training schedule and as you can see, it isn't too hard. My Olympic Triathlon is on September 25th so I still have plenty of time to become speedy.

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2005-03-30T09:44:00.000-08:00

Continuing the Focus

This week's training schedule:

Sunday (Easter): 25 minute walk (nice stroll around Queen Anne, next time I'm bringing my camera and heading into the cemetary! Spooky!)

Monday: Off (Girl's Dinner Night!)

Tuesday: Gym! 36 minutes cardio + weights (Hard CORE!)

Wednesday: Masters Swim

Thursday: Gym! 40 minutes cardio + weights

Friday: Gym! 40 minutes cardio + weights

Saturday: Run 8 miles

2005-03-18T15:16:00.000-08:00

Must Focus!

This week's training schedule (starting a bit early due to lack of focus):

Saturday: Gym Day 36 minutes cardio + weights

Sunday: Run 8 miles

Monday: Swim 20 laps

Tuesday: Run 3.4 mile loop

Wednesday: Gym! 38 minutes cardio + weights

Thursday: Day Off

Friday: Gym! 38 minutes cardio + weights

Saturday: Run 10 miles

Sunday: Rest (Easter!)

2005-02-08T10:07:00.000-08:00

Back in the swing

I'm slowly inching my way back into training. Ever since the marathon, I've been having troubles focusing. I'm back though! I am now training for the Vancouver Half Marathon and getting ramped up for triathlon season.

This week's training schedule:

Monday: Swim 20 laps

Tuesday: Run 3.4 mile loop

Wednesday: Gym! 30 minutes cardio + weights

Thursday: No plans as of yet!

Friday: Spinning Class?

Saturday: Long Run with Julie

Sunday: Rest

2004-09-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

Stunning Finish

I finished the Super Jock and Jill 1/2 Marathon over labor day weekend and got a personal record (PR)! Here I am finishing the race with my friend, Stephanie. It was a hot course and there were some hard times but all in all, it was a great run!

2004-05-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

Ramping up the training!

I registered for the Marine Corp Marathon and while I haven't been selected yet, I am in training (such as it is). I'm also starting to train for an olympic triathlon so I'm mixing in some swimming and bike riding. Busy, busy!

Here is this week's schedule:

Monday - Run 5 miles
Tuesday - Strides
Wednesday - Run 30 minutes
Thursday - Off
Friday - Swim 18 laps
Saturday - Run 8 miles
Sunday - Yoga
Monday -- Bike Ride (first of the season)

2004-04-06T15:51:00.000-07:00

Training for Everyone

Supergirl Training this week:

Sunday: Day Off
Monday: Day Off
Tuesday: 30 minute neighborhood run
Wednesday: 45 minutes running, swimming and weights
Thursday: 45 minutes running
Friday: Weights and swimming
Saturday: 10 mile long run

2004-03-30T07:24:00.000-08:00

More and more training

Supergirl Training this week:

Sunday: Day Off
Monday: Spinning and Pi/Yo at the Gym
Tuesday: 30 minute neighborhood run
Wednesday: 45 minutes running, swimming and weights
Thursday: 45 minutes running
Friday: Weights and swimming
Saturday: 10 mile long run

2004-03-22T12:04:00.000-08:00

Monday, Monday

I went rollerblading along Alki yesterday. The weather was so nice and it was the perfect rollerblading day!

Today, Spinning and running, maybe

2004-03-21T10:18:00.000-08:00

Always Training

Supergirl Training this week:

Sunday: Day Off but I might do Yoga at the gym tonight
Monday: Weights, Spinning and Pi/Yo at the Gym
Tuesday: Hills at Greenlake Track with ChuckIt and swimming
Wednesday: 45 minutes running, swimming and weights
Thursday: 45 minutes running
Friday: Weights and swimming
Saturday: 12-13 mile long run on this route

Last Saturday's run was good. We did 10 miles instead of 12. I had a good run and am not sore at all.

2004-03-16T13:18:00.000-08:00

Update

Supergirl training has been going well this week:

Sunday: Day off -- instead of working out, I went and saw Hidalgo. Good flick!

Monday: Spinning and Yoga at the gym. I need the yoga. My body needs to stretch. Spinning is soooo good. It kicks my a**! Lovely!

Tonight: Hill training with ChuckIt. Might swim but depends on if a friend joins me.

2004-03-14T10:31:00.000-08:00

Back and Strong from Hawaii

I'm back into training! Last week was strange and loopy. I did gym work on Wednesday and Thursday after having Monday and Tuesday off. Then ran 5 miles on Friday since I couldn't do my long run yesterday due to a bridesmaid luncheon.

Supergirl Training this week:

Sunday: 30 minutes of something at the gym (possibly day off)
Monday: Weights, Spinning and Pi/Yo at the Gym
Tuesday: Hills at Greenlake Track with ChuckIt and swimming
Wednesday: 45 minutes running, swimming and weights
Thursday: 45 minutes running
Friday: Weights and swimming
Saturday: 15 mile long run (not sure about this distance since it is more than my actual race and the farthest I've run so far is 10 miles. I'm thinking of reducing this to 12 miles so I don't hurt myself)

Also I can't decide which route to go on, I could do this
one or this one.

2004-02-26T10:37:00.000-08:00

Training for the Vancouver 1/2 Marathon

Map of the 1/2 Marathon Course

Start between BC Stadium and the Plaza of Nations and head north to Burrard Inlet then west to Stanley Park, loop through the park, returning along Pacific Blvd. to finish at the Plaza of Nations.

Training this week:

Monday: 30 minutes running
Tuesday: Tempo Run at Greenlake Track with ChuckIt
Wednesday: 45 minutes running
Thursday: Day Off
Friday: 8 mile long run

2004-02-26T10:21:00.000-08:00

Previous Races

2002 Seattle Race for the Cure

2002 Fremont Fun Run

2002 Swedish 5K Run

2002 Seattle Danskin Triathlon

2002 Mercer Island Triatlon -- 3rd Place Relay Team

2002 Kirkland Triathlon

2002 Seattle 1/2 Marathon

2002 Jingle Bell Run

2003 Nookachamps 10K

2003 St. Patrick's Day Run

2003 Vancouver Sun Run 10K

2003 Vancouver 1/2 Marathon

2003 Seattle Race for the Cure

2003 TYR Triathlon

2003 Midnight Firecracker 5K

2003 STP Bike Ride

Seattle Danskin Sprint Triathlon

Lake Stevens Olympic Triathlon