After nearly two months of not writing in here, I’ve forgotten how and what to write. I’m trying to think of what I’ve been up to the last two months, but it really has gone by in a blur, especially with this new job that presents me with challenges everyday. There really hasn’t been time to breathe or rest, I’m caught up in work and it’s not such a good thing.
Yes, I have still been training. After the disappointment (am over it) at the Sundown Ultra, I started training again seriously about a month later, albeit I did a “fun” race two weeks later, the Laguna Phuket half marathon (it was for work) and came in second in my age group. I then signed up for the Army Half Marathon on a whim, and am following a 10-week training plan for it now. Just running three times a week. Monday — track, Wed — tempo, whatever other day — easy.
I’ve been swimming more often too — that is, twice a week. But real quality stuff with SportInc. Gary, Gerald and until not long ago, Milo (he’s gone back to Mexico) are awesome coaches and I’d recommend anyone who wants to improve their swim to join their adult classes. Case in point: when I first started with them about end March, I couldn’t hit 1.45 pace for a few 100s. Last Friday we did a 1.5k time trial and I clocked in at 25.27. Now, I’m not saying that is fast, but it is an improvement for someone who only swims a maximum of twice a week.
The boyfriend bought me a Garmin 405CX for our 2.5 years anniversary a couple of weeks ago and I’m really enjoying being a geek, admiring the stats and splits and stuff. You can check them out here. Once again, nothing super fast but I love how I can view and track my training and improvement.
Lots of work ahead. The Shape Run this weekend (see you there!), planning a 16-week marathon training plan (and clinics) together with Racer’s Toolbox for my running column, the usual grind at the mag (let me know if you’d like to see anything in Shape!)… lots of things to do, too little time.
I’ll try to update more in future. No promises but I’ll try! Have a good week ahead.
