Priorities....

I spent the first part of this week in NJ to be with my mom while she had her surgery (double mastectomy) and get her settled in at home. She was admitted on Monday and home on Wednesday—she is one tough woman! My workout schedule took a bit of a hit while I was traveling and I was only able to get in two short (35) minute hilly runs while I was there. Thursday as I came into town, I went right to the gym and swam easy for 30 minutes and then a short core session. Friday was an early biopsy (in the MRI) so workouts were a bust as I am a bit sore. Once I find out the result of this biopsy and that information, along with a genetic test later next week, will determine the course of treatment….
Since my last tri in October, I have been staying fit, exercising more that working out. My training has been “run” heavy and I have competed in a couple 5k’s and a ½ marathon. The Myrtle Beach ½ is on my upcoming schedule as is the Winter Flight 8k, but all is dependent upon when I need to start treatment/have surgery….
This week finishes my 2nd week of Prep and I have three more weeks at 10 hours of training before things ramp up a bit. I am being very flexible in my schedule, not fretting if I miss something or need to move things around. I am home all week next week with just a couple of appointments, so working out will be a priority—it feels so good to accomplish the workout, happy that I can get out and do what I love to do.
Training goals for next week are:
1) Hit the pool three times
2) Cycle at least 2 times
3) Strength train at least 2 times
4) Run four times including an 1.5 to 1.75 hour run
Get after it,
Karen