Donna
Post-op visit to doc today -- everything is "really good". Been thinking, "Why Ironman?" http://donnainhouston.blogspot.com/2013/05/why-ironman_22.html
- Site:
- http://donnainhouston.blogspot.com
- Miles:
- 8357 total / 2 in 2013
- Goal:
Recover from surgery and head to Ironman Florida for 2014!
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walk
good Post-op walk in the hood In t... 1.1 mi 00:18 16:21 pace
Considering I had a piece of my body cut off 5 days ago, I feel pretty good! :)
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Well, after a bit of a hiatus, I am on the mend and on the way back... http://donnainhouston.blogspot.com/2013/05/post-op-soul-searching.html
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swim
Swim at 24! 1500 yd 00:45 52:47 pace
Whoohooo! It's officially triathlon season up here in Houston! I haven't swam since October, and it totally felt like it! :( First Race: Kemah Olympic. 4/24. Stay focused. :)
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awesome Donna!!! Sounds great... I have a olympic (my first at that distance) a few weeks after yours...look forward to watching & sharing your training!!!
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My first this year is a sprint on 4/27 following by in olympic on 5/18 (my first at that distance). Yeehaw!
4 months ago • Like
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RUN
good LSD Run 4.41 mi 01:00 13:36 pace
Longest run post-surgery. Ran with the brace the doc gave me this week. It's horrible to run in, but no pain!
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River Cities Triathlon Race Report: http://donnainhouston.blogspot.com/2012/08/race-report-2012-32nd-river-cities.html
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RUN
good CC's Crazy Brick (Run 3) 2.9 mi 00:39 13:28 pace
It got hot quick. Goal was to just go father than 1st run. Had my loop been bigger, I could have made it farther, but once the house was in sight, I was done. The Calf on the same leg as my fixe... read more
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VELO
good CC"s Crazy Brick (Bike 2) 17.5 mi 01:01 17.2mph pace
Ride was really good. HR a little high, but to be expected with humidity and lack of fitness. I really can't complain :)
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well - you could, but wouldn't make a darned bit of difference!!! Great brick Donna ... super.
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RUN
good CC's Crazy Brick (Run 1) 2.25 mi 00:30 13:20 pace
Crabby Coach's "Crazy Brick" day! Took it nice and easy to start. First run was good. Nothing hurt. Seems I might be stronger than my endurance right now, but it's part of re... read more
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swim
good Masters 1750 m 00:50 45:58 pace
No stroke day today though. Bummer. All drills. Boo. Had to cut it short today, but felt okay. Used zoomers for the first time since surgery. Went easy with them, but did test them out here an... read more
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Nice drills Donna!! Every day you're getting stronger!!
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RUN
alright Outdoor run 2.5 mi 00:30 12:00 pace
2.5 miles that felt like 10k. Knee is getting better, so I ought not complain. :)
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swim
good Lunch Swim @ 24 1700 yd 00:45 46:35 pace
100 swim
100 pull
100 kick
100 drill
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Blog on hunger: http://donnainhouston.blogspot.com/2012/07/on-hunger.html
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FIT
good Oly Night! 01:00
Power Cleans, OH Squats, DB press weighted situps, side planks and russian twists were on the delectable CF menu for the night. Making good progress on my "return" :)
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swim
blah Masters Swim 1300 m 01:15 92:50 pace
Stomach issues... a little late to start. Otherwise felt great. :)
300 (50 swim/50 drill)
4x200 (easy, build to fast, all out.)
100 (recover)
2x200 (build to fast, all out.)
100 (recover)
200 (all... read more-
Good work Donna! looks like a good one!
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RUN
blah Brick - "Run" If that's what ... 1.4 mi 00:20 13:55 pace
The knee bends well, but lots of tension in the back -- don't know how else to describe it, but I did this much at least... was suppose to be 30 minute run, but this was all I could stand befo... read more
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VELO
good (Brick) New little Loopdy-loop 8.5 mi 00:30 17.0mph pace
Felt good on the bike. Rode a new loop through the old-school neighborhood where all the NASA astronauts used to live. Even the subdivision pool is shaped like the 1st space shuttle. LOL Rde wa... read more
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You're a beautiful person inside and out regardless of the "numbers" say. Huge kudos for losing that 165lbs and keeping it off so far. I hope the surgery encourages you to keep on that path. And I hope you find what you're looking for. :D
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Thanks Jana, for your note. I appreciate your sentiment. :)
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