Three Weeks In

Today's 4 mile run marked the end of the third week of training. So far, all is going well. It seems so easy to only do one workout each day! I know the days of doubles are coming very soon.

Today was also the last day of Christmas Gig Hell. I'm glad to have that behind me! Now I can start addressing our Christmas cards. Yes, thank you, I do know it's December 23rd. Last year, we didn't mail any, so sending cards late is still an improvement.

I have asked Santa to bring me a Garmin 910XT for Christmas. Sophie said that if I'm really, really good, he'll bring me what I want.  I've been pretty good, I think: I've been doing my workouts before work most days, and I've kept my room clean for a couple of months now (including making the bed most days!). And there was that time I did the dishes. That's gotta count for something.

Speaking of mornings, getting up early to exercise hasn't been so bad. I wake up much more easily now (although it's still hard most days to actually get out of the bed, especially if JC is still in it. Too damn cuddly.). I've noticed that if I don't exercise first thing in the morning, I feel sluggish all day. And now that I'm in the habit, I go to bed early on the weekends too. WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING TO ME?!?!?!

My left knee continues to improve. There was only one instance of knee pain during a workout this week - about 6 miles into my long run - and it went away pretty quickly when I stretched. The adductors are much looser now; I can tell a big difference from 6 weeks ago when I first began seeing Dr Awesome.

This week's royal screw up learning experience: I didn't refuel properly after Wednesday night's long run. I ate chicken and some veggies, but not enough carbs. Then, Thursday morning, I didn't eat much breakfast before hopping on the trainer. The end result was an empty tank. That trainer ride was awful; slow, heavy legs and no energy. That's what I get for being lazy with nutrition.

Goals for this week:

• Complete all workouts. (This can be difficult during the holidays.)
• Stay in the right heartrate training zones.
• Limit Christmas goodies. Three is okay; three dozen is not.

PS to Santa: I also need the cadence/speed sensor for my bike. If I'm going to use the 910, I might as well do it up right.