rants and raves, but mostly raves

this weeks workout numbers:

ran:

total time: 3:35:31
total distance: 26.0 mi.

biked:
total time: 11:15:15
total distance: 212.6 mi.

swam (not even worth posting):
total time: 1:00:00
total distance: 2500 m.

weights x 2
abs x 2

let me get the rant part out of the way early here:

the YMCA sucks lately! there i said it. i completely understand wind, rain, lightning, as valid reasons for not opening the pool on time but now,  lifeguards oversleeping? i've been hitting the pool an average of 2 times per week and the last 3 weeks, at least one time per week, i've either had to wait, because they are still rolling the pool covers off or the pool covers are still on and no lifeguard in sight. swim buddy and i even decided that maybe it would be a good idea to give the lifeguards more time and not get there right as 6am, which is the time the pool is supposed to open. so friday morning, i get to the pool at 6:15ish, and nobody around, pool covers still on. by the way, it takes a good 30 minutes to get the covers off the pool. some people have suggested, why don't i take my workout gear with me and just workout inside with weights and cardio. my answer to that is, that's not why i'm there. i'm there to use the pool, period. i can hear some people saying, "well, the lifeguards don't get paid very much and it's early and they're young." to that i say, i was young at one time too and i had a job that paid crap but i showed up on time, every time, no matter what. anyway, friday morning was just frustrating, as i have to once again, turn the car around to come back home, which is now getting old and then just get ready for work instead of swimming like i really, really need to be doing. sure, i could have gone later but i was feeling stubborn and said, 'the hell with it, i'll get back on track with the swimming next week." plus, i really needed a nap. i did redeem myself somewhat by doing a brick (21 miles on bike and 9 mile run). later this evening i need to sit down and write out an alternate swimming schedule that works with my cycling and running schedule and with the love of my life's cycling schedule. can't imagine having any kids to add to that tricky mix! you triathlon moms and dads out there rock! ok, done with that rant and moving on. new swim schedule in the works for next week.

one of my main goals within the next 4 weeks is to get in an open water swimor two or three (you hear me Lynie?). now that i have this lovely xterra vortex3 wetsuit, i can brave the water without suffering from hypothermia. i have a few tri races in mind over the next few months but will save that for a later post. need to get in the water first, then i can plan ahead.

overall, i had a great week of running, cycling, and weights. i'm very much looking forward to Jeff's hundred pushup challenge starting tomorrow. if you want to get in on it, visit jeff's blog here for more info and you'll need to do the initial fit test asap(no later than today), which is basically to do as many pushups in perfect form until failure, then let him know what your number of pushups was. he is keeping a list on his blog so we can check in and see how everyone else is doing. should be lots of fun and in the process, we'll be getting ripped!
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a quick note on our rides this weekend. did a strong 72 mile ride in the hills yesterday. even got sunburned! started off with arm warmers but forgot to apply sunscreen. i think the arm warmers came off at about mile 25 so pure sunlight the rest of the way on my poor arms. it is so easy to forget when you haven't needed to use any sunscreen in months. today we were supposed to ride the hills again but early rain was being called for and sure enough, it was an accurate forecast. we opted to stay close to home and ended up with 35 miles. got a little wet for the last 10 and thought about doing more but i could feel the temp dropping and i was starting to get uncomfortably cold. and it's pouring now! glad to be inside all warm and cozy.
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a few bloggers that i follow and who also follow me are getting ready for the Boston Marathon coming up April 19th. i think a few of you thought that i am running boston this year and it may appear that way based on my main blog banner with the 4 Boston medals, but i'm not. although i am qualified, i decided last year after running the nike womens marathon that i wanted to shift gears a bit and start swimming and ultimately focus all of my training for an IM distance race. believe me, i will be following all of you who are running come patriot's day and probably wish i were there. i plan on being there in 2011 though!
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reader appreciation giveaway #2 coming up tomorrow...3 RoadID's up for grabs. by the way, i'm just loving mine. kinda has a LIVESTRONG look to it, huh?

much love and peace out!