Correction/Addition

I took this week easy not because I am lazy or sabotaging my training, but I hurt quite a bit this week. Jilly worked on my IT bands and shins. She said they are tooooo tight. Annie wants me to start IMS (Intramuscular stimulation)<--puts needles into the muscles--OUCH!

So I took Thursday off after being too sore from running/CF-ing on Wednesdy. Saw Jill Friday, took off...and then decided not to do anything Saturday, although I could have. So yes, Saturday I was "lazy"--but I got to the gym and lifted weights with Jessica and finished painting my room and moved some of my stuff back in. Not to mention, endless loads of laundry.

Last night I spent an hour looking at IM tattoos. I haven't seen one I like yet. :)

Marathon Training Slow Down

I am taking it easy this week. I ran 2.6 miles on Tuesday and 4.6 miles on Wednesday. Took Thursday and Friday off. Well, Thursday was karate, but no running. Today I am supposed to go run, but don't know if I will or not. Tomorrow is a long run, but we are hiking a 14-er. I think we are doing Evans. Does that replace an 8 mile run? :)

How to Brag About Doing Ironman

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Marathon Training Week 1

Well, this is my first week of marathon training. Last sunday Jess and I did 7.75 miles by my house. Tuesday, Wednesday and today I ran at the gym on the treadmill. not my favorite, but not terrible. Will like it more with music and a cute running outfit (and the body to go with it!).

Feeling ok. My right shin is a little sore. Feels like one area in particular is tight or something. Left knee hurts but no more than usual.

Adjusting to the discipline of working out regularly. It's so good for me. :) I'll finally know what I can do instead of saying: "Well, if I trained I would be so much better!"

I also decided today to pursue my next karate belt. :) That will be fun.

Update to the week

--The Oly was cancelled half way through. No more needs to be said about that. Visit my.sparkpeople.com/brandycohen if you want to hear more about it.

--Today I started Crossfit as a member! Woo-hoo! Very excited. Learned how to do deadlifts today. VERY FUN!

--Also started Zone Diet today. It wasn't a perfect day, but it was soooo much better than I've been doing. I wasn't tired at all!

--Ok, off to bed. More to come.

My Very Own Olympic 2008

Ok, so maybe I am not an L33T (elite) athlete, but tomorrow marks my very own Olympic race--an Olympic distance tri. A .93 mile swim, a 24 mile bike and a 6 mile run. Not too shabby. Additionally, it will be 50 degrees or less when we start, and most likely raining. Today I was thinking owning stock in Under Armour is probably the way to go. I need a whole wardrobe of it. Instead I bought a cheapie Nike pair of capri running pants that I may or may not wear. I think I should, but we got an email from our Pod Mom that said we shouldn't try to put pants on. I'm wondering if I want a faster T-time or a more comfy, warm run.

This week my nutrition has been weak, but I've managed to hydrate and get in quite a few packets of electrolytes. Sadly I have consumed LARGE amounts of honey grahm crackers and fruit snacks today, in hopes of loading my body with carbs. The smarter side of me thinks I am an idiot. We'll see tomorrow. :) hopefully the less smart side of me is right, but I hope the smarter side speaks up earlier for my next race and then "we" (me and the voices that fight in my head) will eat veggies and fruit instead of bread, ham, cheese, coffee and grahm crackers. They sure were delicious!

Ok, more later. The propane ran out, so we have to go get some more. Yes--I should be packing, but it's better to spend quality time with the hubby, I think. :) He's my biggest supporter. Laters.

Ironman Arizona 2008, then 2009

I have decided to do Ironman next year, 2009. It may be crazy. It may mean I am not thinking clearly. It absolutely means I am not afraid of the challenge. I have the willingness. Now I need the ability.

I'm volunteering this year at Ironman Arizona 2008 so I can be there to sign up for 2009. It will be awesome!