2023 week 11: spring

Last week was spring break on campus, but it definitely didn’t feel like spring. With today being the first official day of spring and our temps predicted to reach the mid 50s, I am hopeful that it will feel like spring and stick around for a few months. Regardless of what the weather does, we are still getting a little more daylight everyday this time of year, and that is a WIN!!

“The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.”
~Henry Van Dyke

Swim highlights: 11,150 yards

Last week I had some solid swims and felt great in the water! It has been a LONG time since I have had the power of choice at a masters swim workout, so it was so nice on Wednesday to have that power. ⚡️

Choices. We all have them. We all make them. Choice is the most powerful tool we have. What choices are you making to bring you closer to your goals and dreams?
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During Wednesday morning’s swim we had a choice of what distance(s) to swim for part of the main set. I chose the option that I knew would push me, challenge me, and allow me to learn and grow the most because I am always striving to do and be my best. ⚡️

Bike highlights: 123 miles

I had some great bike workouts last week that each challenged me in different ways, but I was all in for each of them and committed to giving my best effort on the day. That mental training is key for success!

I am committed to giving my best effort ⚡️ • Thursday’s ride was no joke. I pushed myself to the edge, stayed committed to giving my best effort, and found where my current limit is. ⚡️

Run fun: 18.6 miles

Sunday’s windchill was about 30F warmer than Saturday, so we took the run outside. It was still pretty cold, but we knocked out 9 miles as a family. Running outside on Sunday in the colder temps made me even more confident in my decision about racing on Saturday.