Week 3

I'm thinking I'm going to post in weeks now, because there isn't much to update on a daily basis.

Week 3:

The plan:
Sunday: Rest
Monday: Swim 1.5k
Tuesday: (am) run 2 miles (noon) spin class
Wednesday: swim 1.5k
Thursday: Spin class
Friday: (am) run 2 miles (noon) swim 1k
Saturday: Rest

Lessons Learned from Week 2:
1) I can now run 2 miles with no knee pain! I'm back on track and I'm stoked about it!!!
2) Keep working out when you travel and it's not so painful when you get back'
3) Get the friggin bike already

Day Four

Spin Class: I finally found one that I like! woohoo. I got my butt kicked, and I loved it. This teacher actually picked out really good music and I had an awesome time. I guess how effective the class is is completely dependant on who you get.

Lessons Learned:

1) Go to the noon spin class. That way, you're not late to the 6:30 one and it's a better work-out anyways.

2) Buy an Ipod.

Days 2 and 3

Day 2: Spin Class

Same as last time... I still think I'm doing something wrong, even though I increased my gearing. It's not nearly as hard as it should be. I really, really need to get my bike and start riding for real. This stupid spin class just is not working for me. I really don't like them very much.

Oh yes - the good news from today is that my knee caps are moving again!!! wooohoooo!!! Yay for the leg exercises. Looks like I may be able to do this run after all. I'm going to take it easy still this week, and then next week when I'm in Denmark, I'll do some short jogs. Guess I'd better gear up for cold-weather running. yuck...

Lessons Learned:

1) Get your friggin bike already, Alicia.
2) Maybe being a jerk doesn't completely disqualify what a doctor says. They did, you know, get a degree in this stuff. That's more than I've got for sure.

Day 3: Swim
It's amazing how many people you meet when you swim. You'd think that would be the last place you meet people, seeing as it's not so easy to talk during the actual work-out. But, I met another tri-althlete. She wanted me to do an open-water swim with her on Sunday (but I'll be in Denmark). So yay! I may have found an ocean swimming buddy! When I get done with all the trips here, I'm going to have to hook up with some group and get some coaching. I'm kind of scared of the whole nutrition and transition thing...

Lessons Learned

1) Don't go at exactly noon to the pool. It's way too crowded. Wait 30 minutes and you're golden. :-)
2) Cover up the tattoo... seriously... why didn't I learn that the first time? I guess I thought it was just a fluke, but 24 hour fitness is kind of a meat market.