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Soo…. What’s Next?

Trading Running For Hiking This Weekend
Trading Running For Hiking This Weekend

After a disappointing performance at the Phoenix Marathon, I gave myself two weeks to think about what I want to train for next (and also to eat/drink/do whatever I wanted). I had already had some races on my radar but for the first time in a VERY long time, I was not registered for a single race following Phoenix. I’ve been getting the itch to get back into triathlon, have been curious about the newest Beachbody program, P90X3 but also want to improve my half marathon time. So in usual Nicole fashion, I’ve decided to do all three.

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Celebrating Mike’s birthday this weekend with a hike!

As of now, my Spring race schedule will look something like this:

  • April 18- FCA 5k – a low key 5k put on by a friend to raise money for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). It won’t be chip timed of show up on Athlinks but I do plan to run hard!
  • June 1- Rock n Roll Half Marathon
  • June 29 – San Diego International Triathlon (1,000 meter swim, 30k bike, 10k run – Discount code below!)

I am officially registered only for the SD International Tri as of now. I’m really excited about this race because I’ve actually spectated it three times – twice when Mike raced it and once when our friend Stephen did. Although the race offers a sprint and an near-Olympic distance (I enjoy the shorter swim!), I chose the Olympic distance because I really want to get some solid longer bikes in this Spring. I have a friend who is training for her first Ironman (Arizona) and I want to get out there with her for some of her long rides.

Photo Thanks to SDIT
Photo Thanks to SDIT

The race begins in the San Diego Harbor for either the 500 meter or 1000 meter swim. The bike is an out and back which turns around in the beautiful Cabrillo National Monument which is on top of a hill overlooking downtown and the harbor. The bike course is pretty hilly but I’ve found that I like some variation in the course to keep it interesting. And even better, the second half of the course is mostly downhill so you get to save your legs a bit going into the run.

Bike Course SDIT
Bike Course SDIT

The run is a one way route from the transition area on Harbor Island all the way to the beautiful embarcadero park, passing through San Diego’s gorgeous harbor front walkway with the USS Midway, Maritime Museum and Seaport Village. There is a beer garden and band at the finish line and it’s always an absolutely beautiful day. I’m looking forward to finally running and not just watching!

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Run Course – Thanks to SDIT

If you want to join me, I have a discount code for $5 off the San Diego International Triathlon:  SDITNIC5

Next BQ Attempt?

I’m sure many are wondering – when will I attempt the BQ again? The answer is – I’m not sure yet. I had originally thought that if it didn’t happen at Phoenix that I’d go for it at the San Diego Rock n Roll but in the days following the race, I questioned my desire to EVER run a marathon again. I even said “If i qualify for Boston, that means I have to RUN Boston.”

As expected, my thoughts on that subject did take a turn for the better and I DO want to try again. As to when, I’m not sure. Rock n Roll seems a little too soon – I’m not sure I’ll be where I need to be in 12 short weeks (with another week left of marathon recovery plus a 3 week taper!). I’m also not sure I want to make an attempt on that course as it has been changed to include a nice long 1.5 mile steep hill (among many other hills) from miles 21-22.5 and can be quite warm on race day. Race reports I’ve read have not touted this as a BQ or PR friendly course and with a short time to train, it might not be the best option. I don’t want to feel rushed going into the next attempt. I want to feel ready.

I’ve scoped out other potential races before the 2015 Boston Marathon cut off period (September) but due to the fact that I have a lot of travel on my schedule for weddings (I’m Maid of Honor in one, bridesmaid in two and we’re attending one more) and my belated 30th birthday bash in Nashville in June, I’m not sure it’ll work out. Every race I think could work ends up having a conflict. So the 2015 Boston Marathon may not be in the cards for me – but I think I’m ok with that. Boston or not Boston, I’ll still be here running and becoming a smarter, stronger athlete.

I won’t be using a coach because for now, I need to find out what works best for me on my own. I definitely think Maria is a GREAT coach and I recommend her 100%, but not only does my budget not allow for year round coaching,  I think mentally I need to do what I think is best leading up to my big race. Whether or not what I think is best IS best, is another question of course – but I need to figure that out myself.  I plan to continue to use heart rate training in my workouts, especially for easy and long runs. I’m not sure I’ll race with heart rate again as I think it provides me with too much data that overwhelms me. I just want to race by feel.

As for P90X3 , I am really excited to add some Tony Horton back in my life but without the time commitment of P90X. I can add these 30 min workouts into my schedule throughout the week  and get stronger without it digging into triathlon and running time. As I did with P90X, I will likely skip the solely cardio focused workout and just do 5 workouts per week. At 30 min a pop, that’s only 2.5 hours of extra training each week with hopefully some good results. With all that’s on my plate, I’ll be skipping Pilates for a while but I definitely plan to return in July! More on P90X3 soon!

I’m really excited about my spring training. My training hasn’t been as intense or focused as it once was  for a long time (pretty much since Ironman CDA in June 2012) and I’m excited to bring it up a notch. Although I DID just finish training for a marathon, I am in no way burnt out mentally from training volume. If anything, the volume/intensity was lighter than I’ve done in the past and with the short training cycle , injury, taper and now marathon recovery, I’m actually quite ready to pick it up a notch. I’m giving myself one more week of marathon recovery (shorter runs, less intensity, etc) and then it’s on!!

What are you most excited about this Spring? 

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March 17, 2014 By fitnessfatale 11 Comments

Filed Under: Running, Triathlons, Uncategorized Tagged With: Boston Qualifying, KOZ events, P90X3, rock n roll san diego half marathon, san diego international triathlon, san diego international triathlon discount code

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  1. Steve

    March 17, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    I don’t know about you but marathon training takes so much out of me mentally that I can only do one a year.i think the fact you put all your eggs in one basket and so much can go wrong (injury, weather, sickness). I see others doing multiple marathons but it’s not in me to just run a marathon. I need to put 110%. Doing shorter races is less stressful from a mental perspective and sometimes you need a little rest from that stress.

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  2. Leigh Anne @ livefitandrun

    March 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Good luck on your upcoming goals and triathlon! Boston will come when the time is right, don’t worry!

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  3. Page

    March 17, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    Is it bad if out of all of these I’m super excited for your P90X30 journey? I think it’s going to be exciting to incorporate it into tri training and help build the fundamental foundation for your coming years of exciting happenings!

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  4. Abby

    March 18, 2014 at 1:58 am

    Sounds like an awesome plan! I love that you’re mixing it up with running, a tri, and the P90X3. I bet you’ll be super strong in your swimming and biking from it!
    I’m crazy excited for trail running, but I’m surprisingly really excited to hit the highway on my road bike!

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  5. Rebecca Neumeier

    March 18, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I think you are wise to NOT use San Diego as a BQ attempt. I have run it once and it just isn’t a great race. You actually meet up with the half marathoners at one point and it really slows the race down. I know it is too late for Boston 2015 but the Portland Marathon is AMAZING!!! One hill at mile 17 but an excellent course otherwise.
    Happy Training!

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  6. Sheena @ Paws and Pavement

    March 18, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    After reading your post I am so inspired to sign up for every race I can find! I am in marathon training now, one for sure end of May (Coeur d’ Alene Marathon) and maybe the Nashville RNR in April. I feel ready for it but don’t want to go too crazy just yet. I feel a lot like you and love planning out my training and have a schedule and I am also planning my wedding for August so trying to stay focused.

    Thanks for keeping me inspired!!

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    • FitnessFatale

      March 18, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      I know if I could I’d race way more but I try not to sign up for too many so I have time to focus on training! I had to really resist signing up for a race this weekend that my parents are coming in town for because I know it’s too close to the marathon.

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  7. Maria Simone

    March 19, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I’m so happy to read this post 🙂

    I’m glad you’ll keep the diversity in your training schedule. I think that is really important for so many reasons. And, you are absolutely right: you have to find what works best for you. And when it comes down to it: qualifying will mean doing whatever it takes on race day. And, I KNOW you have that in you.

    Welcome back to triathlon – we’ve missed you 😉

    And you are right: too many races means not enough training! hahahahah! Have an awesome season, Nicole! It was great to be a part of your journey, and I’m excited to see where the path leads next for you.

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    • FitnessFatale

      March 19, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Thanks Maria! Continuing to learn more and more!

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  8. Jesica @rUnladylike

    March 20, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Yay for upcoming races! I can’t wait to read about your training and journey for all of these! xo

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  9. Leslie @ Triathlete Treats

    March 21, 2014 at 7:06 am

    Sounds like a great plan! Do some different stuff!! I think taking some time off from running really long and thinking about the BQ will be good for you mentally and physically! 🙂

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