It's been 15 days since I've last posted and I've honestly done nothing except for open up my packages of fabric, and pet and swoon over them. I've honestly been a little preoccupied with my preparation for a major event and I knew that would hinder my progress a bit, but I didn't think it would hinder it THIS much.
So what's this 46 days business? Let me let y'all in on what this major event is and NO it has nothing to do with bells of any sort, except for maybe the cowbell variety. In 46 days I'll be in Brazil (hopefully with some new clothes), taking on a day-long adventure. Think of the things you can do or accomplish in 12-14 hours over the weekend. And then think about how on May 25th at 7am, I'll be working hard to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles all within 13 hours. And you only think I was crazy about crafting.. I'm just crazy, period.*
I got this email today. Truth be told, this photo makes me nervous. The jitters of a mass start, the sound of the timing chips, it's all very nervous and exciting at the same time. This was a bit of a wake up call, a 46 days left to get your butt in gear wake up call and a 41 days or you'll be partying naked in Brazil wake up call.
I've got 41 days to turnover some semblence of a vacation wardrobe before I make my getaway. I've set up my training schedule to allow for full use of my evenings and I thought it would be perfect. Here's a how a "normal" week looks:
Tuesday/Thursday:
- 5am - up and at em'
- 6:15am - spin class
- 7:30am - treadmill session
- Head to work by 9:00am
- Home by 6:00pm
Wednesday/Friday:
- 5:20am - up and at em'
- 6:00am - swimming (2100-2500yds)
- Head to work by 8:00am
- Home by 6:00pm
Saturday:
- 6 - 7:00am - up and at em'
- 8 - 9:00am - riding my bike anywhere from 40-100 miles
- Home by 5:00pm
Sunday:
- 6 - 7:00am - up and at em'
- 8 - 9:00am - running around anywhere from 6-13 miles
- 10:30am - swimming (~4000 yds)
- Home by 1:00pm
Monday:
DAY OFF!! Wooot! (but I still have to go to work.. boo!)
So yes, up early in the mornings with completely FREE evenings.. and how have I spent them. Cooking, baking and veging out. I'm heading into crunch time for my training so now I'm cracking the whip and putting myself into crunch time for sewing, too.
Tonight, after I come back from the pool (yes, I missed my workout this morning), I'm going to get friendly with my BWOFs and tracing paper while my fabric goes a washing in the machine.
Let's hope I survive.
*Don't worry, I've done this once before in 2006 out in BC, Canada. And yes, I voluntarily agreed to do it all over again (and I voluntarily agreed to do it the first time, too). I'm crazy, I tell you!
Comments (24)
WOW! I admire you girl!!! Just WOW! I wish you all the best!!
Posted by adrienne | April 9, 2008 12:49 PM
An iron man--I'm so excited for you!! Good luck with the rest of the training, and safe travels to Brazil :)
Posted by sixoneseven | April 9, 2008 12:55 PM
wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! i don't think i could ever do it, but good for you! what an accomplishment that'll be to complete an ironman triathlon twice!
Posted by mai | April 9, 2008 12:55 PM
WOW...my jaw dropped when I read your schedule. You are one motivated gal! I thought you were going to Brazil for a chill type of vacation.
I can't wait to see your new wardrobe.
Posted by caitlyn | April 9, 2008 12:56 PM
Damn, an Iron-Man? And in Brazil? Wow you go girl.
Posted by winnie | April 9, 2008 1:08 PM
I know you did that other Ironman, and I was plenty impressed then, but... Wow. Seeing your schedule made me realize how much work and dedication goes into it!!
And you're going to sew on top of that?! Again: wow.
Posted by Veronique | April 9, 2008 1:17 PM
that is a schedule but you can do it as you did before, I hope exceed you expectations
Posted by toy | April 9, 2008 1:30 PM
Wow. You are crazy! More power to ya :) I know you'll get your wardrobe done in time, AND you'll do awesome in the Ironman.
Posted by christina | April 9, 2008 2:06 PM
This is just awesome. Grab life by the horns and enjoy the thrill!
Posted by Jennifer | April 9, 2008 2:09 PM
you go YaiAnn!! woot woot!
Posted by Peacock Chic | April 9, 2008 4:01 PM
oh my god, an ironman? holy moses! after looking at your schedule i'm surprised that you have time to do ANYTHING much less knit or sew! wow, you go! i can't wait to hear more!
Posted by gleek | April 9, 2008 5:31 PM
Wow - you have time to train for an ironman, AND bake all those treats, AND sew like crazy - I'm impressed! I do train a lot, cycling and running, and I *occasionally* find time to craft, but you are blowing me out of the water! How motivating!
Enjoy yourself in Brazil! What a great place to do an IM! :)
Posted by Brandy | April 9, 2008 9:27 PM
you are just too cool! i dated a triathlete for a while (many years ago) so know exactly that training schedule. i am truly impressed!!
anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
however. i don't know if my mind could handle it. :)
Posted by leslie | April 10, 2008 6:13 AM
Holy crap! I'm so impressed, and what a schedule, getting the sewing in as well will astound me.
Posted by schrodinger | April 10, 2008 5:20 PM
Okay, as long as there is a place in the schedule for a meet-up on Saturday (the 10th).
Oh, and of course, you know you can totally do this!
Posted by nova | April 11, 2008 9:22 AM
Wow, that is some kind of crazy! Good for you--that's awesome. :)
Posted by jenna | April 12, 2008 12:10 PM
Suddenly I don't feel as proud of my five miles I put in this morning as I did earlier! What a great accomplishment for you to even train enough to get into the Ironman. It must be amazing to be able to do something that most people wouldn't even consider trying.
Posted by Caroline | April 12, 2008 12:55 PM
You are crazy but our kind of crazy. Thanks for organizing Friday. Those beers only hurt me a little and in the beginning on Saturday. You are one busy lady. Good luck with the IM training, I soooo don't miss it.
Posted by rick | April 14, 2008 8:47 AM
Craziness! Exciting that you get to go to Brazil, though, that part of it sounds really fun ;) Good luck with all the training!
Posted by jane | April 14, 2008 12:34 PM
You made me nervous just reading your post! You will be a superstar!
Posted by Jennie | April 15, 2008 5:54 PM
Holy heck. I'm in awe! Go Go Go!!!
Posted by tiennie | April 15, 2008 7:24 PM
I'm from the place in B.C. where you did the Ironman, so I've seen the lunacy up close as a spectator (and one year as a lifeguard, actually). I don't understand it, but I admire your drive and hard work!
Posted by alison | April 16, 2008 2:31 PM
oof! What discipline! Go YaiAnn! You are gonna rock that race, and with a fabulous wardrobe to boot. Someday I hope you give me a lesson in goal-setting :-)
Posted by jess | April 17, 2008 5:36 AM
I had no idea you were doing an Ironman this year! Have fun! This is my first year in a while of not doing Ironman, and to tell you the truth, I feel a bit lost. But looking at what's going on with me and my family right now, there'd be no way in h*ll I could train properly. Good thing I decided to take a break!
Posted by Stephanie | April 19, 2008 6:18 PM