Summer has come to an end, time to get back into a routine
with workouts and food! I am still recovering from a severe ankle sprain in
June. Just two weeks ago, I started a walk/jog
program in an effort to continue the rehabilitation process. Tired of paying
for physical therapy, I have decided to get it done solo. My endurance has
increased to over 2 miles of jogging while walking to warm up and cool down. Nothing
burns calories like running and it’s nice to have it back. My weight is still a concern. I have inched back into the
150s but can’t seem to hold it there. More focus and determination is needed!!!
On the work front, I have added a new certification for
indoor cycling, RPM. To say I love it would be an understatement. I recommend
it to anyone looking to torch the calories and/or who normally get bored in
cycling classes. Triathlon coaching is still my greatest source of joy, but RPM
is a close second.
My racing schedule came to a quick halt after the injury. I
have been debating an aquabike in Oklahoma in a few weeks. It seems doable, but
my fitness may not be enough to put me in award contention. Regardless, it is
fun to have the option of a race in the future. Until the decision is made, I’ll
train like I’m going to race.
Triathlon training kicks into gear next week. The fall is
always a transitional time for triathletes with fewer races on the schedule. Many
look for the camaraderie that will carry them through the off-season. We work
to develop strength though cross training while focusing on running for those
that have chosen off-season marathons/half marathons.
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