Training this month

Over a month ago I really did think I'd be posting blogs more frequently.   And I did- in my head.  I've posted blogs nearly every week in my head....too bad you all can't read my mind.  But if you did, you'd also know all my deep, dark secrets.  Oh the fun you've missed out on.

Anyways, highlights from the past month.  Where do I begin?

Easiest: physical changes.  I'm getting 5-6 hrs of workouts in each week.  A mix of spinning, running swimming, elliptical, and strengthening.  I've met w/ a swim coach 2x and my swimming is so different.  Gotten rid of the S-curve, reaching more, and starting to pick up my speed.  Even better- I'm doing flip turns.  I've got a ways to go, but so much better.  

I'm starting to play with nose breathing during runs and spins (obviously not swimming).  The idea being that nose breathing slows down your breathing as well as your heartrate.  If you can control your heartrate with breathing, then you'll be able to work at a higher level with less effort.  Well, that's what I've been told and I've found some info online about it.  We'l see, but going faster more efficiently?  It's worth a try!

Don't know what my training will look like a month from now, but I'm excited to see what I can do this summer.  Last year I didn't even start training til March and I wasn't running, swimming, or biking through the winter.  This year will be even better.