Triathlon Challenge: Day 1

I realized that I haven't really explained the whole Triathlon Challenge thing...
here's the deal:
We get one month (starting today) to complete a full triathlon:
*112 miles biking
*26.2 miles running
*and 2.4 miles swimming

My plan is for the first 2 weeks to complete 8.8 miles of running, 1 mile of swimming, and 37.5 miles for biking (each of the two weeks). Then, on week 3 I can take it a little bit easier (8.6 miles running, 0.4 miles swimming, and 37 miles biking). That way, I will complete the challenge one week before the end of the month (ironically...Homecoming week!)
So that's the deal, and I'm pretty pumped about this! That means if I attend 2 full spin classes (1 hour class = 15 miles biking) and one express spin class (7 miles), go to swim club once or twice a week, and run 4.4 miles (about 1 hour) 2 days a week, then this will be a "piece of cake..." to complete the challenge, not for my body haha
The reason that I'm doing this is not only because I would like to lose some weight and tone up a bit, but because my endurance is completely SHOT. I do not like getting winded as I'm walking up the three flights of stairs to my apartment...especially when I have to walk Buddy haha so this will force me to wake up early, get sh*t done, and have a healthier lifestyle! Plus...with all of the calories that I'm burning with the intense exercise, I get to splurge a bit on food ;)

All right!
So now that every one is all caught up, here is the daily dish:
Day 1 was a complete success!!! :)
Woke up at 6:30am, took Buddy for a walk, left for the gym (drinking my banana/mango smoothie on the way!), started running on the treadmill at 7:15a and finished right around 8:10a (after my cooldown and stretching)! I ended up making 3.1 miles in about 32 minutes, even with a 3 minute warm-up! So I consider that a pretty major success for my first day :) Getting ready for that Race for the Cure!
**Go Knights for Mammary Conservation!**

I came back home to clean up a bit and rewarded myself with an awesome second breakfast (just like the Navy days!) with an English muffin topped with a slice of bacon, colby jack cheese, and an egg!

I went back to campus and worked in Dr. Worthy's lab until around 2:45p, then had to do a quick study sesh for my Behavioral Modification class (I love this class...yes, I am in it right now haha but get this...our extra credit on our quiz was explaining how to reinforce a dog to sit...PetSmart job FTW!) Totally aced that quiz btw ;)

-Tomorrow my plan is to attend a 9am spin class (my crotch is going to be SO sore lol it always is after I haven't done a spin class in months...)
-Wednesday morning I will do a 1/2 mile swim (44 laps)
-Thursday I will do a night spin class at 6:45p (I would do the 9am one, but I need that time to study for Mammalogy before the exam!)
-Friday I will run another 4.4 miles
-Saturday I will take the day off because I'm going with Jesse, Brett, Desiree, and whoever else to Halloween Horror Nights!
-Sunday I will go to swim club again from 11a-1p...and maybe even get ahead on my mileage for swimming! ;)

I got my picture up on the PEBL poster now!

That's me in the bottom left corner of the undergrad students! YAY!!!
Now it's TOTALLY official ;) I got to start recording my hours to turn into the RAMP program so that way I can start getting PAID!!!

Also, I went to church yesterday and saw Caitie Corrigan (shout-out!)! Haven't seen her since practically freshman year so that was awesome!
And I did end up seeing Sam Tankersly (shout-out!) after my run this morning...she's going to be my mediator to make sure I don't slack off in the Tri-Challenge...right Sam?? ;)

Again, I just want to thank everybody for all of their support and love!
YALL ARE AWESOME!!! :)