I went to Swim Practice this morning because I am doing the Stair Climb with Seattle Fitness tonight and wanted to take it easy on my legs. Today was backstroke day and, oh boy - I really have no natural talent for the backstroke whatsoever...

2200 Swim Practice @ 01:00:00

Swim practice was good today - I managed to stay with my lane during the 1000 free!

2800 Swim Practice @ 01:00:00

Then I checked out the spin class at the work gym. I ended up getting in a really good workout despite my initial skepticism about the extra bouncy instructor who seemed to be auditioning for the next trainer spot in "The Biggest Loser..."

Spin Class @ 00:45:00

Rest Day!!!

Yoga @ 01:15:00

Slept through swim practice but got in a lift during my lunch.

Upper Weights @ 00:30:0
Core @ 00:10:00

I did my tempo workout after work on the treadmill but soon realized that my body was super tired :(. I stuck with it but the tempo portion was HR only, not pace because I had to take it down to 8:45ish to make it through.

5 Mile Tempo Run @ 00:48:00

I had a 22 mile run on my schedule for the day and planned a route starting at Gasworks that involved a loop of Lake Union with a 7 mile out and back on the Burke Gilman trail. Of course, if one pauses to actually DO the math (not like I did...), it only comes to 20 miles so I had to improvise and added a bit on the trail before turning around.

The good news is that I did not underestimate. The bad news is that I overshot the distance by 2 miles. I ended up running it at about a 9:10 pace because I thought I was only doing 22 and didn't want to lose time -- far more work than I really wanted to do!

24 Mile Run @ 03:40:00

Swim practice was great, in that really hard kind of great! We had an aerobic set that was exactly that for my lane mates, but more of a sprint for me. However, I managed to hang on and make it through without having to take a rest! By the time it was over, I was spent and happy to be DONE for the day.

3800 Swim Practice @ 01:15:00

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration last night at a friend's house and over-indulged more than just a bit. Slept in this morning until 7 and headed into work for a short day.

On the way home, I went to the Roosevelt Track to get in a speed workout. First time on that track and I really loved it! The venue, NOT the workout. I made it through 6x800 (3:45, 3:39, 3:40, 3:37, 3:39, 3:34) and it wasn't pretty! I did remind myself that I was not recovered from both last night's festivities and this was my third day in a row of running.

4.5 Mile Interval Run @ 00:37:00

Got in a little bit of core at home before we headed to the gym for a rather unenthusiastic lift...

Core @ 00:10:00
Upper Weights @ 00:30:00

Swim practice was CROWDED this morning and we had 8 people in our lane! The workout was really good but I made the mistake of trying paddles during the 20x50 pull set. I made it through 10 before my shoulders just had enough. Definitely need to work on my stroke technique!

3250 Swim Practice @ 01:15:00

We hosted a little "pool party" brunch after and got to catch up with friends a bit. I was feeling a bit anxious about not getting in 4 runs this week and after my food digested, I went for a hilly run around the neighborhood. Definitely did not break any speed records but it was an honest effort.

4.5 Hilly Run @ 00:42:20

Didn't have time to get in a full 10 mile run before our evening plans with friends but did get in 8 and felt great!

8 Mile Run @ 01:15:00

Yoga was great today! That was it :)

Yoga Class @ 01:15:00

Was feeling a bit wiped during swim practice but made it through. Also got in a lift before the end of the day.

2500 Swim Practice @ 01:00:00

Core @ 00:10:00
Upper Weights @ 00:30:00

Got in a nice soggy run in the rain this morning that included some of the Arboretum, Interlaken, Lake Union and along the waterfront.

18 Mile Run @ 03:00:00

My choice to skip swimming all week definitely caught up with me this morning during Sat swim practice. Ended up getting out 15 minutes early and feeling super super tired :(

3500 Swim Practice @ 01:15:00

I had an illusion of going to the spin class I liked but gave it up rather quickly in favor of cleaning and resting for a fun afternoon and dinner with friends.

Wimped out and did my tempo run on the treadmill this morning. Did a .75 WU, 4 miles at an 8:20 pace and then .25 CD.

Tempo Run @ 00:45:00

I have not blogged in a very long time and I won't try to catch up at this point. Just a note that I was happy with my 10k Carkeek Trail Run finish on Sunday.

I have been dealing with a very stiff/sore neck and accompanying headache :( so this morning I skipped swimming (AGAIN this week...) and did a mini yoga DVD workout. It seems to have helped a little.

Yoga @ 00:30:00

After work, I tried the Boot Camp class at Seattle Fitness and got a proper butt whooping.

Boot Camp Class @ 01:15:00