Katie's Korner

I've been blessed by a great family, as well as having made some excellent friends throughout my life. So when the opportunity to dote on them presents itself, I'm more than willing. The newest feature on this blog is dedicated to my friend, a girl who really kicks ass (are you somewhere out there listening Vanderkitten, let's hook the girl up!), Katie.

What we, and more specifically Katie, intend to do is to chronicle (both in words and in pictures) her journey to complete her first Ironman triathlon, the Ford Coeur d'Alene Ironman in Idaho. For those who have short memories or aren't too familiar with an Ironman, it covers the following respective distances and disciplines, 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. Are you tired from just reading that? Oude Granny's body just got a little bit more creaky!

To date, Katie is already 10 weeks into a 23 week training schedule. A couple of weeks ago, she started working with a personal trainer, who her boss recommended (and hired!). So without further adieu, here's her latest update.

Stomach and Weather Rule All

Bachelorette party in STL this weekend.....awesome time! Yeah Spurlock....you sure know how to have a great party. Just make sure you leave those pinchers at home on wedding day!

In terms of my training....this weekend was sabotage. Let's just say, if you combine 2 ancient words of wisdom: "You are what you eat" and "you get what you ask for"....that sums up my stomach situation right now. I learned, coffee, alcohol and lack of sleep don't (or shouldn't) play a role in a triathlete's diet!

Needless to say, I had a great time...and still hit all my training landmarks.

I did a 12 mile run (at about 9 min mile pace) on a relatively hilly trail. Last week, I rode 3 1/2 hours on the trainer ( wanted to shoot myself in the face!) followed by a 30 min easy run. My legs felt great on the run...no probs there. I only missed one swim workout and one bike workout last week.

Carla, still haven't gotten my bike in as had errands to run, so plan to get it in this week. Need to talk about future plans for long rides as I will be out of town a lot. Can bring my bike but need to figure out which weekends will be long long rides. Also, I would love to talk to your friend. Any info could help. My stomach is a disaster right now....but the factors are pretty obvious!

This coming week should be tricky but do-able (is that a word???). Brandon is coming in town as he is on spring break. Wanted to switch a few things around to spend as much time with him as possible. definitely can do the 3 hours/45 min run on Saturday but will have to get up at 4am on Tuesday to do the other 3 hour bike.

The long run will be planned for Sunday. Plan to bring the bike in on Thursday.

Will really try to make an electrolyte drink.

Doing OK with HR targets....although still need to work on them on the run. My monitor seems to be all over the place in terms of readings. It is a cheap monitor so that could explain why.

Sometimes I think, if someone was watching me through a window they would think I was crazy. Last week I watched "The Holiday" (Cameron Diaz/Kate Winslet) while riding. So there I am, on the bike.....crying like a baby!! hahaha...what a tool!

As for now, off to bed.

Carla: No, I don't eat much on the run. I will try to do so this week. last week, I ate a fruit trekker bar and one fruit leather during the 3 1/2 hour run. I had a 1/2 banana with real Peanut butter before starting the ride. I actually felt pretty good. Probably could have eaten another 1/2 of a bar. Plan to order those salt tabs this week/next week.

When will this weather be ready for outdoors!!

Night all,

Katie

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