I'm Back, Baby!

Well, I'm working out again anyway!

Now that the bar exam is over, I'm getting more sleep and have more free time.  I think lack of sleep was the main reason I had trouble getting a consistent amount of exercise while I was studying for the bar.  Now that I'm not studying all day and tossing and turning about the Rule Against Perpetuities all night, I can finally start training again.  My sights are set on May 31st - the Capital of Texas Triathlon!  I was a little worried that this wasn't the best year to pick an early season tri, given that I wasn't really able to start training in earnest until March. Then I noticed a book on my shelf called The 12-Week Triathlete.  March 8th - May 31st is twelve weeks exactly!  I can do it!  I actually think this is the perfect amount of time for me to train.  I am beginning to realize that I am a "less is more" kind of athlete.  If I train too much or for too long, I start to get burnt out and lose motivation.  And, I trust that I have enough experience and base-level fitness that I will have no problem building back up to an Olympic distance in the next three months.   

Work-out Summary (Mar. 8 - Mar. 14)

Monday:  PowerPump class (1hr); Learning the choreography to Britney Spears, "Baby One More Time" video (1hr) (Totally not kidding, and it was tough!  That girl can DANCE!)

Tuesday:  Yoga (hard) (1hr)

Wednesday: Swim (continuous swim + a few drills) (1hr)

Thursday:  Bike work-out on the trainer (1hr)

Friday:  Yoga (easy) (1hr)

Saturday:  rest day

Sunday:  7k (4.3mi) run -- Runnin' of the Green

Life Summary (Mar. 8 - Mar. 14)

Job Applications:  4

Networking Events:  3

Trips to Whole Foods:  2 (each time only for a carton of milk - big improvement from eating 3 meals a day there!) 

I felt pretty sore most of the week, but the good kind of sore.  I like being able to physically tell that I've been doing something.  The St. Patty's Day-themed 7k was literally the first time I ran since the ColderBolder in early December.  I viewed it as the official kick-off to my running season.  I didn't wear a watch, and my official time was nothing to write home about, but I was very pleased that I was able to run the whole way and that I actually enjoyed it!  I had to force my way through the Turkey Trot and the ColderBolder, but with this race I was able to just relax, run, enjoy the crowds, and enjoy running with my friend Annie.  I did a track work-out this morning and enjoyed that, too.  I don't want to jinx anything, and maybe it's just that raucous Irish spirit talking, but I feel fairly optimistic that I will be able to maintain a good attitude about running this year!  

One week down, eleven to go!