No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Tear this motherfucking roof off like 2 dogs caged
I was playing in the beginning, the mood all changed
...
and
Too much for me to wanna
Stay in one spot, another day of monotony
Has gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail
I've got to formulate a plot or I end up in jail or shot
Success is my only motherfucking option, failure's not
...
So here I go it's my shot.
Feet fail me not, this may be the only opportunity that I got
Monday, October 31, 2011
Songlists
DH burned my 2010 and 2011 Songlists to CD last night. I think this one, which ends the 2011 list, is a great way to start off 2012 too.
don't like it?...TOUGH!
SWIM: 60 mins 2200y
Felt awful slow today. I was moved to the "last lane" because of crowding in the 2nd lane. I was initially relieved at this, cuz I knew I'd be able to focus better out of the crowd, but this lane had a bit of an attitude problem. At first I thought that would make me swim "mad" and therefore faster, but instead I just swam distracted.
We did a 400 for time, so 8 laps and it took me just under 10 minutes?!?!?! Did I count right? I think so! I'm super slow at the turns, but I've always been slow at the turns. I waited a few seconds for people to pass me, but did I lose 2 minutes somewhere?!? I don't think so...but...
Still working on last weeks suggestions. Today I had trouble getting my right arm to "catch" the water. CHG pulled me to the deck to point out that my stroke "stops" at one point, my right elbow drops, and I don't get things "stacked" right in terms of where my weight is. It's all so easy on the deck, when I get in the water I just don't feel it.
Patience. New changes always take time.
Felt awful slow today. I was moved to the "last lane" because of crowding in the 2nd lane. I was initially relieved at this, cuz I knew I'd be able to focus better out of the crowd, but this lane had a bit of an attitude problem. At first I thought that would make me swim "mad" and therefore faster, but instead I just swam distracted.
We did a 400 for time, so 8 laps and it took me just under 10 minutes?!?!?! Did I count right? I think so! I'm super slow at the turns, but I've always been slow at the turns. I waited a few seconds for people to pass me, but did I lose 2 minutes somewhere?!? I don't think so...but...
Still working on last weeks suggestions. Today I had trouble getting my right arm to "catch" the water. CHG pulled me to the deck to point out that my stroke "stops" at one point, my right elbow drops, and I don't get things "stacked" right in terms of where my weight is. It's all so easy on the deck, when I get in the water I just don't feel it.
Patience. New changes always take time.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday Seven then Swim
RUN: 61 mins, 7 miles in FoPa
SWIM: 45 mins, 1500y as 3x 5x100
The run was mostly in the dark, the sun came up behind clouds and sunrise was a slow gradual brightening that I barely noticed. Cool and crisp morning, ran alone and enjoyed the mental conversations. Although a running buddy would have made it go faster.
Then an easy swim, breaking it down into slow sets so I can focus on the things CHG points out in Masters. It's hard to focus on some of this stuff in Master's because I'm more concerned with speed and lane partners to worry about new form changes. It was sort of a messy, swim. Dare I say, junk yardage?
Did a lot of bilateral breathing sets, in fact a majority of the freestyle was bilateral. But I used the pull buoy for most of it, so I can't really say I was doing everything right just yet.
SWIM: 45 mins, 1500y as 3x 5x100
The run was mostly in the dark, the sun came up behind clouds and sunrise was a slow gradual brightening that I barely noticed. Cool and crisp morning, ran alone and enjoyed the mental conversations. Although a running buddy would have made it go faster.
Then an easy swim, breaking it down into slow sets so I can focus on the things CHG points out in Masters. It's hard to focus on some of this stuff in Master's because I'm more concerned with speed and lane partners to worry about new form changes. It was sort of a messy, swim. Dare I say, junk yardage?
Did a lot of bilateral breathing sets, in fact a majority of the freestyle was bilateral. But I used the pull buoy for most of it, so I can't really say I was doing everything right just yet.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Babler Trails
RUN: 1:20 ~7.7 on Babler trails.
I ran with a new friend today! She is a club member but I hadn't met her before. We found immediate connections with crossfit, paleo, and pets :) I like this because she is someone with similar interests but I never would have met her without the club and triathlon :)
I ran with a new friend today! She is a club member but I hadn't met her before. We found immediate connections with crossfit, paleo, and pets :) I like this because she is someone with similar interests but I never would have met her without the club and triathlon :)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
This running the dark thing sux...
RUN: 7 miles in 64 minutes.
Only me and LC today, and she stopped early for ITB issues. And it was dark the entire run! Boooooo! But at least it wasn't cold or raining. Yaaaaay!!
The 2nd half of the run alone was a mental jumble of thoughts, so much going on right now for me. Lots of stress with work, and house, and club. It keeps be busy, that's for sure! Always something to contemplate. But I have a goal for next year (ie next week when 2K-Tater12 kicks in) to not take on so much responsibilities and focus more on me and my life, and not so much on other things I can't change.
Only me and LC today, and she stopped early for ITB issues. And it was dark the entire run! Boooooo! But at least it wasn't cold or raining. Yaaaaay!!
The 2nd half of the run alone was a mental jumble of thoughts, so much going on right now for me. Lots of stress with work, and house, and club. It keeps be busy, that's for sure! Always something to contemplate. But I have a goal for next year (ie next week when 2K-Tater12 kicks in) to not take on so much responsibilities and focus more on me and my life, and not so much on other things I can't change.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Like a rock on a string...
SWIM 1950y in 60 mins
FINALLY!!
My Go The Distance 2011 goal: 100.00 mi. Progress towards goal:
Congratulations! You are on pace for achieving your goal this year:
My goal pace: 81.92 miles required as of today to reach my goal by the end of the event
My actual current pace: 82.17 miles as of today
For the first time this year, I'm caught up on the GTD challenge!
Today was a mixed day doing a little of everything. CHG pointed out a few things to work on: bilateral breathing, "throwing" my arms forward like a rock on a string, an earlier catch, and getting my hand in the water faster. Sounds like a lot (and it is) but they are all related. I had a few sputters working on the bilateral breathing and it was amazingly tiring to swim like this! But he promised I'd be "great" by the end of winter :) Gonna hold him to it!
FINALLY!!
My Go The Distance 2011 goal: 100.00 mi. Progress towards goal:
Congratulations! You are on pace for achieving your goal this year:
My goal pace: 81.92 miles required as of today to reach my goal by the end of the event
My actual current pace: 82.17 miles as of today
For the first time this year, I'm caught up on the GTD challenge!
Today was a mixed day doing a little of everything. CHG pointed out a few things to work on: bilateral breathing, "throwing" my arms forward like a rock on a string, an earlier catch, and getting my hand in the water faster. Sounds like a lot (and it is) but they are all related. I had a few sputters working on the bilateral breathing and it was amazingly tiring to swim like this! But he promised I'd be "great" by the end of winter :) Gonna hold him to it!
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