Ironman - Week 1 Wrap-up

So-training has begun.  It seems so hard to be motivated to train for something that seems so far away.  I felt a lot of pressure already this week.  It made me pretty negative.  I had thoughts about what I really signed up for.  I questioned whether I really am willing to sacrifice missing time with the kids.  Trying to balance household duties.  Not to mention that my first "run" was a 2 mile walk.  And that hurt.  I can't imagine that I am to start slowly running in a week.  I'm queen of "over-doing it", and I have tried really hard to not over-do it yet.  I questioned the pain in my ankle before signing up, but figured I needed rest.  I didn't realize that it was going to hurt my off-season maintenance.  I haven't gone this long without running since I was pregnant with Melanie.  I developed plantar fasciitis, coincidentally, right when I got pregnant with her.  When I re-started running, I had a hematoma in my uterus that had me unable to run through pregnancy.  Actually, besides that, this is the longest I've gone without running since 1996.  I ran through 6 months of my prenancy with Patrick.  I realized just how far my fitness has fallen since then. 

I still have 1 workout left to do, but after my weekend - I'm not sure I will get on the bike tonight.  I did ride outside yesterday.  That was rough.  My legs are pretty out of shape.  I did the Lake Kegonsa loop in about 67 minutes.  That is actually not bad.  Average speed about 15.5 mph.  The hills were tough though.  I have to say - even though it was cold outside, I felt good.  Only my feet were a little cold.  I was able to go aero for about 30% of the ride.  I don't know why I can't seem to ride aero on the trainer.  I did feel a little soreness in my lower back, but I think my overall fitness is really down compared to when I am in running shape.  Biking is the only thing that doesn't hurt my ankle, so it should be the thing I look forward to.  I guess I really have to decide to become friends with that thing.  Maybe I should name it?  Maybe that would help.  "I'm going to visit with _________________ tonight."  Seems better than - "going to ride in the hell-cave on the trainer".  Pretty soon I will be done with "Friends" too. Then I have to switch to Coach Troy and spinervals.  Evil man that he is.  Hopefully this week will be a little better.  29 weeks to go................