Monday Mileage

This week definitely didn't go as planned, but it was a huge wake up call for me that I really need to take care of myself. When I get sick, I tend to just plug along like nothing is wrong. In retrospect, I should have taken more than just Monday off, as I ended up getting sick again. :(

Monday 9/28: REST!
After Sunday's amazing workout, things started to go downhill. We went to a friend's house to watch football, and I went from feeling fine to having a sore throat and congestion over a period of about six hours. Monday morning I woke up feeling like death warmed over, so I decided a few extra hours of sleep was more important than attempting to work out.

Tuesday 9/29: Swim - 2,400 Yards (Masters Swim)
There's nothing like some chlorine to clear a stuffy head! I just plugged through the sets at a slow and steady pace, so I was surprised that I got so many yards in. I'm pretty sure the coach was annoyed at me when he said no kickboard for the kick sets and I used a kickboard. Oh well, I just wasn't feeling the whole no kickboard thing.

Wednesday 9/30: Arm Circuit + 16.3 Mile Bike Ride
Once again, no crazy intervals, just an easy spin. I dilly dallied more than I should have again. Starting next week, I'm going to put a time limit on this, as it's cutting into training time.

Thursday 10/1: Swim - 2,400 Yards (Masters Swim)
I woke up feeling a lot better, but I am definitely not 100%. I tried to pick up the pace while swimming, but the stamina just wasn't there. This is definitely a slow and steady kind of week.

Friday 10/2: Arm Circuit + Bike 25.9 Miles to Work
I woke up feeling pretty decent, so I decided I was up for a longer bike ride. I also got my morning routine down to 20 minutes! However, I started doing the downhill slide thing like I did on Sunday. By the end of the day, I was ready to just go to bed and sleep. I think it didn't help that we had a really busy week at work and a bunch of people were out sick.

Saturday 10/3: REST!
I woke up feeling like death warmed over again, so I slept in and took it easy. Also, I had some crazy DOMS from the new October Arm Circuit, so I'm glad I "confused" my muscles. I'll be sharing it some time this week.

Sunday 10/4: REST!
Once again, I woke up feeling terrible. I figured rather than prolong the misery it would be best to take another day off and attack next week with much more enthusiasm and energy!

*Goals from last week*
1. Limit Morning Phone Time - aaaand I'm still working on this one =P
2. Find a New Running Training Plan - done! I'm doing Hal Higdon's Intermediate Half-Marathon Plan
3. Get 2-3 Swim Sessions In - done!

**Goals for next week**
1. Get Better/Focus on Self-Care
2. Streamline Morning Routine - 15 Minute Limit on Getting Ready
3. Get Back on the Yoga/Stretching Wagon