The Training Has Begun

The month of January seriously kicked my butt. After the holidays and stress from getting my husband and daughter ready for a huge mission trip, it left me wanting to fall back into my usual habits and not working out as hard, etc. Right on cue, Coach Matt was highly motivating and ready to go. I realized this is where we stop "working out" and start training. The PT sessions have been merciless and I actually like it! I did have a set back last week being horribly sick and tried my best to work through it. Felt like I recovered much more quickly because of the training.
Swimming is still a thorn in my side, but I've accepted it. I'm putting in my time and someday it will magically all come together. I've brought it down to how I felt when I first started running. You know, when you can't run the whole time, have to walk part of the time, your lungs and legs burn and realize why so many people decide to quit. It's much better than that and I'm trying to focus on form, balance, and slowing down controlling my breathing. Am I the only person that has trouble with this?
Biking, which has been my most comfortable sport is getting better. I see a lot of potential and have lots of work left to do. I am feeling really good about finally getting the higher cadence/rpm riding down. The compu-trainer classes are fantastic and Coach Matt's watt settings are always right on. I suffered a little set back last week in class when I was just getting over being sick. I thought I knew better and said sure - I'll increase my watts, no problem. Let's just say I learned my lesson.
Running is coming together. I'm taking the LSD class Sat. mornings. Great group of people and it feels great to put in the miles together (especially when it's 1 degree out). My heart rate is coming down and my mile time continues to get a little faster.
Tuesday morning yoga is awesome. It's really helping me become more flexible and Jacquelyn seems to have this amazing radar of what we need each week. I walk out of there in a zen trance that lasts most the day. Did I say it's awesome?
Last, the weight/eating issue is working for me. My body is changing. I've been able to sustain a 5 to 7 lb. loss this month and I'm hoping to lose another 7-8 lbs. over the next 6 weeks. It's been tricky to get to the point of losing the weight and eating enough to fuel through workouts. I've had one or two workouts where I've zeroed out....not fun!