Last week was full of many opportunities to push the envelop and see where my limits were with different workouts and in varying conditions. My self confidence was challenged many times last week, but each time it was challenged, magic happened. This week put so much confidence in the barn for race day, which I am very excited (and nervous) about!! Self confidence really is a super power!!
Swim: 7093 yards
A BEAUTIFUL day for some #swimlove!!Jumping into today feet first!!Doesn’t everyone play in the water after they swim?!?!
Bike: 68.4 miles
So much of myself to explore and learn from!!1 hour ride between runs on July 4…look at all of that sweat on the ground!!ALL. THE. FEELS…starting with fear, distrust, disbelief, and doubt in myself and my abilities before starting this brick. I was scared and full of “Can I really do this?” I hopped on my bike and told myself to stay in the moment. Focus on this interval. Don’t give up! Explore your limits! After nailing all of the bike intervals, it was time to see just what I was made of on this run.
Run: 33.7 miles
Running into a new week with some pace work!Run #1 on July 4 was SOGGY and GROSS, but the first 6 miles were decent!!Run #2 on July 4 with a dew point of 75* and heat index of 91*F at 9 am when I finished sweating out all of the fluids + electrolytes. The last 7 mile run didn’t go as planned, but I got it done!!Running into the weekend with my fave by my side!! Today marks 100 days until #IMLou!! So grateful for the nice summer weather during my 10 miles of pace work this morning!!This is where I turned the fear, distrust, disbelief, and doubt into COURAGE, TRUST, BELIEVE, and CONFIDENCE!! Now I don’t simply BELIEVE I can, I KNOW I can!!
Strength Training: 10 minutes of core strength almost daily + 1 hour & 15 minutes full body strengthÂ
The only way to get stronger is to do the work!Atomic push-ups using the SBT Extreme Suspension trainer!! I LOVE this device!!
Weekly Totals: 15 hours & 1 minute
Quote of the Week:
“Self confidence is a super power. Once you start believing in yourself, magic starts happening.”
Attitude of Gratitude:
The only way to recover…Tart Cherry Juice + Normatec Recovery Boots!!Sushi FTW!!!So grateful for summer break and morning walks with my two favorite fur babies!! #thattailSo grateful to have Coach Kelly in my village, helping me get stronger, believing in me (even when I don’t always believe in myself), and guiding my ship through unchartered waters. #trackcatstrongSo grateful for this much needed epsom salt + lavender bubble bath soak post brick workout!!
How was your week? What were you grateful for last week?! How do you put confidence in the barn to tap into on race day?!
6 thoughts on “14 weeks ’til #IMLou – Confidence!!”
Those pool, puppy, and sushi pictures–love them! I looked at the schedule for my closest outdoor pool and the only lane time is from 12-1pm…that doesn’t work for me! With all the boys home and a short race a month out (olympic aqua bike)-I think I’ll have to get creative in order get some exercise in 😉
Glad you came out on the positive side when your self confidence was tested! That is awesome and in so many ways, your mental strength is just as important as your physical strength and you can pull so much from that on race day! Awesome training Kecia!
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Those pool, puppy, and sushi pictures–love them! I looked at the schedule for my closest outdoor pool and the only lane time is from 12-1pm…that doesn’t work for me! With all the boys home and a short race a month out (olympic aqua bike)-I think I’ll have to get creative in order get some exercise in 😉
Bummer about the outdoor pool options. Hopefully you’ll find something that works for your schedule.
Glad you came out on the positive side when your self confidence was tested! That is awesome and in so many ways, your mental strength is just as important as your physical strength and you can pull so much from that on race day! Awesome training Kecia!
Yes, Lee!! Mental strength IS just as important as physical strength and I’m getting excited to test them both in a few weeks!!
That’s right! You have a 70.3 coming up!!!!!
Just over 2 weeks!! 😉