2010 Training: power pull

2010 Training

bc i need to talk about everything, i'm using this space to talk about my workouts and general training experience as i train for three endurance events that are completely new to me in 2010. perhaps if i record my goings on here, my friends will not have to put up with my boring ramblings. i decided to start tracking my training for the national half and eventually for the other two endurance races i'm taking on (gulp) this year.

i also would love for roosk and anyone else who is training for the national half (or anything!) to join in. I think its great motivation to share stories and accomplishments. i know i have been inspired on more than one occasion by 'listening in' on similar discussions. so, if you'd like to join me, send a note to anne dot paterson at gmail dot com or just use the 'submit' link below.

if i'm all alone, it will still serve its purpose to protect the ears of those who love me:)

first stop, the national half marathon,
march 20, 2010

next stop, philly livestrong century,
aug 21-22, 2010

and then, nation's tri,
sept 12, 2010

my 2010 training plan

10:15 17th Jun 2010

power pull

today we did speed work in spin class.

and i was BEAT.

i can always seem to dig deep for hills, but speed work KILLS me. and today, perhaps for the first time, i REALLY understood the shoes. especially while standing, i was taking turns pulling and pushing the pedals and it made all the difference in the world.

oh, and by the end, i’m 100% sure that the ONLY reason i didn’t fall off my bike and onto my face is because i was clipped in. its a funny feeling to know that absolutely none of your energy is going into anything but pedaling fast (99% of my energy), remaining upright (1% of my energy) and staying on my pedals (0% of my energy).

for time’s sake, i skipped the run afterwards and just hit the mat for some abs and arms. sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day. this week is a struggle, but the application is due by 5pm tomorrow so i’ll have my life back.

weeeeeeeeeeeee!