Running is a joke. Cycling is a joke. Forget about swimming. What was I thinking wanting to train for a half Ironman this year? How can I work a billion hours, raise three kids, keep my husband happy and train? The task is daunting and I am feeling deflated this week.
I am supposed to ride 20 miles on Sunday in the Tour of California’s “Chairman’s Ride”. There is at least 600-1000 feet of climbing (I don’t believe I’m exaggerating) and it’s supposed to be cold and raining. To top it off, my husband won’t be with me thus I won’t have anyone to draft behind and tuck in out of the wind. For many of you 20 miles of hills in the rain may be like a warm and relaxed walk on the beach. For me, not only is the ride itself stressful, but I want to make sure I do well (or at least finish) so that I don’t let my Task Force members down—especially Assemblymember Torlakson. He’s my fitness hero; if he can work as much as he does and still fit in a ride or run then anyone should be able to. I’ve never seen someone work so many hours and still be in such a good mood. If you haven’t met Tom Torlakson (D-Antioch) you’re missing out! Ah…I digress….
I had my first outdoor run this week in two months. (After CIM (which was my very first marathon last December) I got a severe case of bronchitis and haven’t been able to run.) It was tough. I was the slowest of the three and asked to stop and walk twice on a four mile run. Kind of embarrassing, but it’s true. Today’s ride wasn’t much better. I was huffing and puffing trying to “spin” up this hill while my husband flew past me like I was standing still. I swear he must have some “granny” gear that allows him such fluid motion while going uphill. It seems like two months of not training has set me back three or four months of actual conditioning. Maybe Lance (Armstrong, that is) will take pity on me on Sunday and push me up the hill! Ha! I am blessed to be able to walk, run, and ride. Let’s hope this remains true after Sunday.
I am supposed to ride 20 miles on Sunday in the Tour of California’s “Chairman’s Ride”. There is at least 600-1000 feet of climbing (I don’t believe I’m exaggerating) and it’s supposed to be cold and raining. To top it off, my husband won’t be with me thus I won’t have anyone to draft behind and tuck in out of the wind. For many of you 20 miles of hills in the rain may be like a warm and relaxed walk on the beach. For me, not only is the ride itself stressful, but I want to make sure I do well (or at least finish) so that I don’t let my Task Force members down—especially Assemblymember Torlakson. He’s my fitness hero; if he can work as much as he does and still fit in a ride or run then anyone should be able to. I’ve never seen someone work so many hours and still be in such a good mood. If you haven’t met Tom Torlakson (D-Antioch) you’re missing out! Ah…I digress….
I had my first outdoor run this week in two months. (After CIM (which was my very first marathon last December) I got a severe case of bronchitis and haven’t been able to run.) It was tough. I was the slowest of the three and asked to stop and walk twice on a four mile run. Kind of embarrassing, but it’s true. Today’s ride wasn’t much better. I was huffing and puffing trying to “spin” up this hill while my husband flew past me like I was standing still. I swear he must have some “granny” gear that allows him such fluid motion while going uphill. It seems like two months of not training has set me back three or four months of actual conditioning. Maybe Lance (Armstrong, that is) will take pity on me on Sunday and push me up the hill! Ha! I am blessed to be able to walk, run, and ride. Let’s hope this remains true after Sunday.
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