Week 2 of MAYhem is history (and I’m still standing). Before we get to that madness, here’s how my workouts played out:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Speedwork 10x400m
Wednesday: Bike + Swim
Thursday: Run 6 Miles
Friday: Swim + drills
Saturday: Run 11 Miles
Sunday: CrossFit
It was a the second week in a row of single parenting. The Caveman returned from Vegas last Saturday night only to return on Monday morning. He missed seeing Hamilton with us as well as Thing 2’s class musical.
Heck I almost missed seeing Hamilton, no thanks to torrential rain. I knew going in that logistics were going to be tough. After dropping Thing 2 off at a friend’s for a school-night sleepover (it’d be way too late of a night to pick her up) I grabbed the teenager from school, got her some dinner and drove an hour in rainy rush hour traffic to my SIL’s house where’d we’d train to the city. Except her babysitter was caught in traffic so we waited. Missed one train, then another. Finally had to drive “downstream” to catch the last possible train, which we did. We made it to the station with maybe a minute to spare, and had to park and sprint in torrential thunderstorm. After the train there was a cab and more storms. To make a long story still long, it was an arduous, very wet 3+ hour trek but the play was amazing.
I guess we have to talk about that elephant in the room. My triathlon is next weekend. So is the teenager’s Sweet 16 party. Workout-wise I can’t complain. It all went off like clockwork. I was a little worried about 10×400 at this point but they were fine. More than fine. I probably should have run them faster. Ok I digress. The tri. I finally pulled out the trisuit, I mean trisCuit (I need levity) and did a test swim/bike in it. All systems go. Except I caught myself with really bad thoughts of wigging out in the water. I will have to swim slow and calm to be successful. If I fail in the water it will be because I fell apart mentally. I can swim dammit. Just effing swim already. Sorry.
In other news I was lucky enough to win a big giveaway on the IG and these Altra Escalantes were part of it. I took them for a test run. Just part of a run, because they’re zero drop and I haven’t worn zero drop in awhile and do not need an injury. It’s too early for an official verdict but so far they felt great. See my shorts? Aren’t they cool? I’m proud to be a Spandits Ambassador for a third year and those are Prisma, one of their new patterns. It’s a great one if you want something red-white-blue for Memorial Day and July 4th races. Remember SPANDITSLOVE saves you 10%.
I also had my follow-up appt with the Endocrinologist to see if the methylation protocol I’ve been following is working. Watch for that in an upcoming post.
This week:
- Mother’s Day with my mom and nephew’s birthday party
- Mother’s Day picnic with MIL
- My dad’s birthday
- 5th grade band concert
- Track banquet
- Triathlon
- Sweet 16 party
How’s MAYhem going for you? Did you race? Are you keeping all balls in the air? Any tips for calm swimming?
Well congrats on making it halfway through May but it seems this week will be just as busy for you! Maybe everything else will help to distract you from worrying about the tri. Good luck this week!
You’re rocking May so far!! That’s awesome that you were able to see Hamilton! Sorry to hear about the long journey to get there, but it sounds like it was worth it!
Good luck with everything this week and I know you’re going to rock your triathlon!
omgggggg Marcia! it really is MAYhem isn’t it???
I don’t have tips, as you know, BUT… I think having a slow and calm swim is the way to go. I was super calm and relaxed at my lesson last week and it was a SUCCESS. just know you CAN do this!
NO races for me, in fact I didn’t even run. LOTS of balls in the air this week… and my EXAM… 😉
I have heard so many great things about Hamilton but somehow still not very interested in it. I know, weird. And I LOVE musicals.
Wow. That went fast. Good luck. I bet you do great.
So jealous that you got to see Hamilton. I so want to. Tix in NYC are out of my price range.
Sounds like things are busy and will continue to be, you do a good job handling it all well.
I love my Altras, the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever run in. HOWEVER, I have learned the zero drop is not for me (even when I did transition in them slowly). I just kept ending up injured. Please be careful!
Ps. I don’t wear them anymore.
MAYhem for sure! I just ordered the Escalentes and can’t wait for them to arrive – glad to hear you like them so far.
So jelly you got to see Hamilton – I’m anxiously waiting for tickets to the Boston show to go on sale. Sounds like a crazy journey to make the show, but great that it all worked out in the end.
Good luck with your tri!
As far as the tri goes, I got nothing. Except that I know you and you will do great! You certainly look ready in that kit!
Glad to hear you liked Hamilton. I want to see that!
Lets have lunch the week after this so you can fill me in on everything!
I would love to see Hamilton, but sheesh what a hassle to get there! Love your tri kit. I think it will make you swim like a fish in the water
I can’t wait to hear all about your triathlon! I really admire you! I am hanging in there through the MAYhem. My daughter had a soccer tournament at the beach this weekend which was nice, but she got injured at her first game and had to sit the next two. She cried and I cried. She is not emotional at all so it was heartbreaking. Today has been much better. I hope you have a great week and good luck at your race!
My MAYhem started in April, but is now (finally) starting to taper off into (somewhat) calmness…and that’s a good thing because I have a few more long runs coming up in the next few weeks and will need more than my usual sleep. I can’t wait to hear how your tri goes…I know youi’re gonna do great!
I love love love the Escalante. Such an awesome shoe. But yeah, proceed carefully with the zero drop.
Getting downtown in Chicago sounds about as crazy as DC…
Your adventure getting to the show sounds exhausting! I’m glad it was enjoyable so it was worth it. I’ve never done a tri, but maybe you can think of it as swimming with your friends?
I am working hard to focus and not get overly distracted by my jealousy of Hamilton 🙂 alas I have not kept the balls in the air around here. The past few days many have hit the ground… This morning I start to pick them up 🙂
I kinda want to see Spamilton…
Can’t say as May has been terribly calm, really. Not terrible, but not calm either.It seems like every time I turn around I’m going somewhere else and I want off the merry-go-round!
How cool to see Hamilton, even if it was nerve wracking getting there. It will be come here next year or the following (I forget). My brother will see it in the fall. I’ve never heard a bad thing about it.
Maybe channel Dory? Just keep swimming. 🙂 You’ve got this!
At least you got there! If I had tickets to Hamilton, I don’t think anything would’ve stopped me.
yes staying calm in the water is key for me too. I don’t know why I get so anxious in the water on race day bc my reg swims are going so well. I am really excited for you it’s going to be great!
Good luck on your Tri!! I wish I could offer advice, but water up my nose wigs me out so I can’t even imagine doing a Tri, lol!!!
Seems I am always juggling balls, so I totally get it. hehe!
You have a big week!! Go get that TRI 🙂 You can swim! I hope the sweet 16 party is a blast 🙂 and I am anxious to hear about your follow up with the thyroid.
You look like a winner in that trisuit and that is what counts! You got this! May will be OUR month! I am sharing my mojo! Can’t wait to hear about the sweet 16! Will Caveman be home to help with that? Looking forward to the doctor update too- we are 4 weeks out- WOW!!!! Thinking of You! XXOO
I’m so glad you made it to the play. I’ve heard it’s amazing! And you have another epic weekend ahead! I hope the tri is great and the party is a blast 🙂
You won the Escalantes?! That’s awesome. I’m super envious. ALSO ENVIOUS OF HAMILTON!!!! Was it amazing??
I just realized the first Tri I want to do is the week after Utah. So yeah…probably will have to skip that. Plus, I haven’t been in the water to swim AT ALL. You’ll rock your Tri and look so stylishly cool doing it. And you’ll eat that elephant one bite (stroke) at a time. Good luck with the birthday party. Make sure to reward yourself when the day is over. You will have deserved it. Thanks for linking, Marcia!
That’s awesome about seeing Hamilton!
I’m an okay swimmer but definitely not fast but I can’t swim long distances yet. My sister is a super fast swimmer, she just finished an Ironman and I know she would say the best waters are the ones in the front, LOL But if you get behind others, just watch you don’t get kicked, I know she’s had that happened a few times before she could get ahead of the pack.
Good luck in your Tri, you’ll do great!!!!
MAYhem is the PERFECT word!!! I always feel like I’m gasping for breath in May with the end of year school stuff.
For swimming – I’m not a strong swimmer but 2 things I’ve found helpful are 1. acclimatize (get in the water before hand and if you can’t, pour water on yourself and your face) 2. Visualize (take deep breaths and breath out easy like if you were on a hammock on a beach)
Good luck! You got this!
I think for me swimming is really mental. If I calm down and focus my brain and don’t mentally freak out I’ll be fine. But if I can’t get my head space in a good place I lose it in the water. For me in the triathlon it will be all mental and keeping my cool.
MayHem is getting crazy for me. Last weekend and this coming weekend I have a friends’ wedding and prep so it’s a challenge trying to fit my runs in. It’s the first month of marathon training so luckily I haven’t hit super high mileage yet, but I did miss my first 10 miler and I wasn’t too happy about that. I also have to deal with the summer storms coming up- one of which crapped out my run last weekend.
May is such a crazy month! There is far too much going on for everybody. I wish time would slow down a bit so that we can all enjoy everything a bit more and not feel so crazed.
Way to get in all those workouts! I’m often single parenting too, so I know how challenging it can be to get in your workouts. I don’t have any tips for swimming but think positive and it will be fine!
Glad you were able to see Hamilton after all that crazy traffic! I’ve heard great things about the show! I want to see it!! So lucky you won the Altra shoes! I want those!!! Good luck in your tri! You will do great!!
Oh my goodness, it sounds like the play was well worth all that!!! You did snag a great giveaway!!! I love the new Spandits print too, yes they are very cool!
I hope your tri and party go off without a hitch! One thing I know for sure, you’ll look great in both! You are still wearing the StitchFix outfit right??