Operation P!

New summer season means new training. For the next few months, I am changing up my training routine and focusing mainly on four P's.

Power Up
I want to gain strength and power, which means more weight lifting and functional strength training. Chappell Hill, here I come! Hope you haven't gotten tired of me yet. We'll be seeing a lot of each other. I'll also probably do some stadium runs and hill prancing. Anyone want to join me? :)


If I were stronger, I could just move the rock out of my way.
Pass Up
Since my next three races are sprint and olympic distances, I am in dire need of speed. Don't get me wrong, endurance is important, but I know I have that, and it's relatively easier to achieve; you just go further and longer. But to be faster, you have to train at or above your lactic threshold. Real painful and hard work! I hope I'm ready to want to hurl at every workout! Please don't be discouraged to be my training partner; I promise I won't throw up on you. I'll even give you a head start on the track; if I catch you, you can buy me dinner!


FYI, BBQ makes a good meal after speed work.

Pretty Up
Oh, you know.. summer time = summer bod. Just kidding. Not really. But I do need to focus on my form for both swimming and running. I have pretty good form for biking already. I need to make my swim stroke more efficient so I can hop out of the water and feel amazing instead of like a water zombie. My running form isn't terrible, but I can definitely work on keeping my shoulders loose and relaxed. Standing up straighter and taller wouldn't hurt either.

Look at this idiot. Yep, could definitely pretty up!

Party It Up
I definitely saved the best for last. This is the most important P.  I need to stay positive and have a boatload of fun. Training is hard work and exhausting, but it's also a privilege and a luxury that most people don't have. So, I will enjoy it for them and for me!  Also, it's tough to come home after a long day of training and hear negative comments about my lifestyle. I need to learn how to ignore those hurtful words and focus more on the encouragement and inspiration of friends and family. :)

My favorite wall at home :)

Will Operation P be a mission impossible? Duh nah nah nah.. Duh nah nah nah... Dun dun dun
Nope! Because IM possible! Hah! ...it's late.