IM 70.3 or BUST

erika miller — Friday, November 27, 2009

This blog will display my training progress and thoughts for my first Marathon in January and IM 70.3 in April 2010, and beyond.

Longest Tri this season

erika miller — Saturday, June 12, 2010

Did the Heatwave Classic Triathlon (Swim 1/2 miles, bike 24.5 miles, run 10K), last weekend. It was great. My time was slow, 3:38:40, but I was glad I finished. I finally found out that my bike needs an overhaul, or I need a new one. I'm going to stick with the overhaul, until next season. My bike is a 9 speed, which explains why I was being passed up by everyone, even mountain bikes. I'm going to get my drivetrain upgraded.

I will definitely be participating, next year.

Completed 1st Tri of the season

erika miller — Sunday, May 23, 2010

Completed my first triathlon (Soak up the Sun) of the season, this weekend. Had a great time, and got to test myself before the big triathlon started rolling in. I have to remember to unclip both shoes at the dismount area. WOW! The area was great, and I will definitely be competing next year.

My best 5k

erika miller — Monday, March 01, 2010

I ran my best 5K in a long time, at the "Gimme Shelter 5k". My time was 35:21. I was a little sore from weight training during the week. My next running event is this Saturday. I'll be running in the MS 50 Trail Run (50K--31.25 miles). I'm looking forward to it.

Strength Training

erika miller — Friday, February 05, 2010

I finally got my strength training workout plan from my trainer, which includes a 2 week diet plan (mainly of what's off limits) and it's major. I am really excited about seeing the results, because I'm going to stick to the plan. I'll put it into action on Monday, 2/8; got a Super Bowl Party that I'm going to enjoy. Go Saints! Who Dat!

Great Workout, Today...

erika miller — Monday, February 01, 2010

Had a great workout, today. My goal is to run 7 minute miles, easily, by April. I worked on sprinting quarter miles at 7.5 mph-this was my top speed, close to the end of the work out. I started at 5.5 for warmup, then moved between 6.5-7.5. It was great. My cardio is good; just got train my legs to move faster.

Sore...

erika miller — Thursday, January 21, 2010

My legs are sore from two days ago. It didn't help that I swam a mile, yesterday. I'm going to ice them and have a good upper body weight training workout, today.

Work your body

erika miller — Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Remember that your body is lazy and will only adapt itself to meet the load you place upon it. The more stress (good, of course) you place on it, the more it is forced to adapt.

My best 3 miler

erika miller — Tuesday, January 19, 2010

This morning, I ran the best 3 miler since...it's been that long (37:58), and I even walked a little. This was first day running since the marathon, last weekend. I felt good. I'm starting to work on strengthening my lower body more. I may do the half-marathon in New Orleans, not sure. I know for sure that my next event is March 6th: MS 50 Tail Run. I will be running the 50K (31.25 miles). Piece of cake.

MS Blues Marathon 1/9/10

erika miller — Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Well, the MS. Blues Marathon is another accomplishment I can check off my list. I finished in 6:51.08. The cut-off time was 7 hours. It was a harsh welcome to my first marathon: start temperature was 17 degrees with a 9 degree windchill (so it felt like 3 degrees). It was cold. I thought I was going to shed my jacket, but that never happened. At mile 13, I wished I would have registered for the half-marathon, but I couldn't quit. It wasn't until mile 22 that I started to warm up. Wow. The last mile of was up hill. Can you believe that? My cardio was superb. My muscle endurance, well, that needs some work. I wasn't winded at all. I do need to check on getting a new pair of running shoes, though. It really felt great crossing the finish line, although almost everyone was gone. I didn't have to be concerned with crowds leaving the parking or waiting in line to get some refreshments. I didn't mind, though. I changed into dry clothes, still unable to really feeling anything (it was cold), got in my truck, with the heater turned up full blast, and dranked a lot of water and powerade, finished a bagel, then headed to Hattiesburg. I believe I was suffering from slight hypothermia, because I was shivering for about 45 minutes (in addition to the heater, I had my hat, jacket and gloves on all the way home). I was able to take off my gloves and hat when I was almost to Collins.

I must say, that I replenished myself very well. No trip to the emergency room, due to dehydration or anything else. Praise the Lord! The Monday following the marathon, I went for a 2.5 mile swim. It was great. I didn't workout, again, until Thursday (1/14), and I swam one mile. I really just let my body recoup.

Still working out...

erika miller — Friday, December 04, 2009

Had a great 7 mile run, this morning. In Sandestin at a conference. I really like getting to the gym when I'm traveling. Eating pretty well, also.

USAT Rankings...

erika miller — Tuesday, December 01, 2009

I found out, today, that I can't even be ranked unless I'm in the age group category. I definitely have to get under 150#.

Feeling good...

erika miller — Monday, November 30, 2009

I'm feeling really good after Saturday's 15 mile run. My legs aren't too sore. I'm going to run 3 miles this afternoon, and jump in the pool tomorrow.

Long Run

erika miller — Saturday, November 28, 2009

Ran 15 miles, today. This is the first time I ran outside to train (I usually run on a treadmill). I walked about 1/2 mile. The last 3 miles kicked my butt, but I kicked back and finished. Legs are sore, but I feel great. I've got to really strengthen my legs.

Let the training begin...

erika miller — Friday, November 27, 2009

No more Athena category; age group/pro is my goal. Seriously began training for my first IM 70.3 (April 2010). So far, so good. Dropping the excess weight to qualify for age group category is motivation! Gotta get it off.