I took longer to post this than I had intended… just like Pam mentioned, life does get in the way sometimes. I was feeling a bit like resting last week, so I did. Did not swim on Monday, forgot to set the alarm for Friday’s swim. I did bring Pam a Mocha as a peace offering for not being there. Our very wise coach did tell us, during this off-peak training, sleep when you feel like sleeping, rest when you feel like resting, because come January—- you won’t have the option. Oh Maggie, you are so wise! Speaking of Maggie, she is running the New York City Marathon this weekend, so everyone out there send her good energy.
Continued the run/walk method this past weekend. It is truly the ticket for me!! Got in 12 miles at an 8:55 average pace, including the walking!!!! If I can do this method to a 9:00 mile for Door County Half Iron, I could cut 20 minutes off my last year’s time and get closer to a 5:30!! I am encouraged and excited about my potential. In addition, I am teaching two spinning classes per week at the High School I teach at ( I know, we never had a fitness room like this when I was in school either), and I am having a blast! Today, there was not an empty bike in the place. A great mix of students and staff. Very cool to see the interaction and relationships being formed outside of the classroom. This fitness thing accomplishes so much more than we ever realize.
Have a great week!