Moms TRI

On to the next goal. October 11 Pajarito Trail Runs 10K and half marathon. Haven’t decided yet which I’m gonna do, but would love to have company either way. If you want to run with me, I’ll be heading up the mountain and running part of the course on Saturday morning. If you want to carpool up (coming down is hard on the brakes), we can meet at Sullivan Field at 7am.

Santa Fe is sponsoring their first triathlon on July 19. The distances are the same as the Los Alamos Tri, but in run/bike/swim order – all based at the Chavez Community Center. Race start is at 6:30am. You can go here and download race info and registration forms. If anyone wants to do this, let me know and maybe we can stay down there the night before and split the cost of a room.

We won’t be able to use the pool as planned for our Saturday workout since the pool doesn’t open until 10am. Due to this, I’m changing the workout to a run/bike brick as a prep for the SF Tri transition. Meet at 6:30am at the pool, where we will rack our bikes and make our transition.

I think we’re making good progress and will definitely be ready for the TRI come August. I can’t make it to this weeks Tuesday swim (Justin is on travel), but Nicole will be there, so look for her if you are going. I will be at the pool on Thursday though, so hope to see you then. If you’re running in the Dog Jog next week, I thought it might be good prep to run the course down in White Rock this Saturday. Let’s plan on 8am, but let me know if there’s a better time for you. I will be picking up Nicole, and am happy to drive anyone else down that wants to come with – just let me know.

Next week – I’m anxious to go on another bike ride, so that’s on my schedule for next Tuesday at 5:30pm. Let’s meet at the pool and go from there. Then swim on Thursday and Dog Jog on Saturday.

The Dog Jog is coming up on Saturday, April 26 at 8:00am.  You can register at any time, but for the discounted fee, you must register by April 1st.  See the link at the right for more info and registration form.

I will probably be doing a workout tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 5:30pm.  Haven’t decided yet if I will swim or run.  If you want to join me and have a preference, comment and let me know.  I’m flexible.  Afterwards, don’t forget to come to girls’ night at Elise’s for ice cream.    I’ll have to get in a good workout so I don’t feel guilty for indulging.  hee hee

We had a good run on Saturday and a good swim workout on Tuesday – so I’m feeling good. So good, that I’ll be at the pool tonight from 5:30-6:30pm – would love to have company, if you can make it.
No scheduled workout this Saturday due to Easter festivities, but if you want to get out, post a comment here with what time works for you and I’m sure some of us can get out. I’ll edit this post later if I can schedule a time (probably early) to go for a run.

Next scheduled workout will be a swim on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30pm. No workout next Saturday or the following Tuesday as we’re taking our kids to the Grand Canyon for the first part of Spring Break. After that I should be able to get back to regular Tuesday/Saturday workouts with the group. Also hoping by then to be able to add in some bike workouts, maybe alternating Saturday runs with rides.

Keep up the good work everyone!

I can’t say I blame anyone for not showing up to run this morning. It’s *freezing* out there! I don’t normally run outside when it’s this cold, but I did drag myself over to the AC in case anyone else decided to come. I ran over from my house and walked a few laps around the parking lot waiting to see if anyone else would come. I didn’t wait too long, then ran home. Hopefully next Saturday will be warmer, and others will make it out so we can get a good run in together.

In the meantime, if you want to run around town and want to know just how far you’ve gone, check out this nifty map on the USATF website.

See you at the pool on Tuesday!

I am not a triathlete. There, I said it. I don’t even own a bike … YET! But, I am going to complete the Los Alamos Triathlon in August. I hope other moms will join me to get in shape and have fun along the way. I am a runner. I’m not fast, but I CAN do it. I’ve run in several 5K races and ran the San Francisco half marathon in July 2006. I have since had baby #5 and am working on a new goal to get in shape.

If you are not a runner, but would like to be – check out the couch to 5K program on Cool Running.

Your first training challenge is to run in the Los Alamos Dog Jog. It is on April 26, 2008 in White Rock. I’ll be there, and I hope you’ll be with me!