gee, i've been slacking with the posts this week. but that's cuz i've been busy training. 14.4k run on friday and 22.5k running on saturday. not to mention 2.5k and 5.0k swims respectively. totally exhausted yesterday from near 2 hr swim and near 3 hr run. i am really pushing the envelope and the knees and calf muscles are on the edge of injury due to over training. i'll have to watch this situation carefully.
sunday will likely be more of a rest day, at least by weekend standards.. lol
Jenn
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
February 5, 2009 - running report.. lol
ah, 10k in the slush today. nothing quite like that kinda weather.. i've been logging quite a bit more km than i am used to and it's starting to take its toll on the knees. i think running thru snow and ice puts extra pressure on the knees. the good news is that the endurance seems to be fine. no exhausting affects from logging an average of 10k per day. just gotta get a few more pounds off so there's not so much pressure on the knees.
haven't swam in a few days. gonna try to get over to the pool more often. gotta get my swimming stroke up a notch now that i have a major swim meet to prepare for (World OutGames).
Jenn
haven't swam in a few days. gonna try to get over to the pool more often. gotta get my swimming stroke up a notch now that i have a major swim meet to prepare for (World OutGames).
Jenn
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 5, 2009 - TV
NTV news tonight 6 pm. if it doesn't air tonight, then tomorrow for sure, so i have been told.
Jenn
Jenn
February 4, 2009 - longer runs
wow, got in 16k today. including an evening 10k at a fairly quick pace, well, quick by my new standards (60.11). gotta be careful to not over do it. logging tons of km is part of 'base building' in the months leading up to a marathon. i'm trying to get that foundation as solid as possible so i can survive 3 marathons in 8 days with respectable times.
the media is starting to buzz about my 3rd gender category at the World Out Games. i am going to be interviewed by NTV today for a news story that will likely air on the 6 pm news in the near future. it will be an exciting chance to tell yet another positive story about a transsexual.
Jenn
the media is starting to buzz about my 3rd gender category at the World Out Games. i am going to be interviewed by NTV today for a news story that will likely air on the 6 pm news in the near future. it will be an exciting chance to tell yet another positive story about a transsexual.
Jenn
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 3, 2008 - great swim
well, it was a strong 3k swim tonight. very exciting! as well as an 11k run. just a quick update here as i am falling behind.
Jenn
Jenn
Monday, February 2, 2009
February 2, 2009 - slow run
went for a long slow run tonight thru the partly shoveled sidewalks. runnign thru 6 inches of snow sure can be challenging on the knees. i managed 12k tonight, to add to the 6k i did throughout the day earlier. didn't feel like a swim tonight but manged to drag my butt out there for a run. that should add to the km totals. this 5000k annual goal is insane. not sure if i will actually make it without some overuse injuries.
had a rather miserable and depressing day today.. seem to be having many of those lately. guess it's a natural part of transitioning and the meds. but i also think it's a reflection on how some things in life aren't going as well as others. i try to use running and swimming to motivate myself and keep me pointed in the right direction so i can feel progress. i certainly hope all will go well with my big races this year.
Jenn
had a rather miserable and depressing day today.. seem to be having many of those lately. guess it's a natural part of transitioning and the meds. but i also think it's a reflection on how some things in life aren't going as well as others. i try to use running and swimming to motivate myself and keep me pointed in the right direction so i can feel progress. i certainly hope all will go well with my big races this year.
Jenn
Sunday, February 1, 2009
February 1, 2009 - explaining the rules
here's a note i shared with some friends. i felt it would be good to share the policy which i essentially wrote for the World Out Games' creation of a 3rd gender category....
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it is to my understanding that this 3rd category will be deemed a
'participation' and not a competitive category. all marathonners will depart
the starting line at the same time..
the first three males to cross the finish will get medals; the first three
females to cross will get medals. there won't be medals handed out to 3rd
gender participants as it is not fair for me to directly compete against another
transperson who could be further or less further along into transition.
if i do happen to finish the marathon with the best time, or within the top 6
overall finishers, i still won't get any award, and from that stand point, it
seems unfair.
but i'm entering this event knowing darn well that i won't likely even finish in
the top 20, so the award issue is a non issue..
if i thought there was a reasonable chance that i could finish in the top 3
overall, and if i really wanted to win one a medal, i could have certainly
registered as a male.. but for me, this is more of a moral issue than anything
else. i just don't feel right running under the 'male' label anymore.. nor do i
feel i should have to sit out 2 years until i meet the IOC's criteria to be
accepted as female.
overall, in the record books, if there is in fact one, my name and finishing
time will appear along side everyone else. i notice marathonguide.com has the
2006 world out games marathon results listed, so i would assume that my name and
time would find its place in their archives in 2009 as well.
for the swimming, same thing. it's 'participation' with no direct competition
against males, females, or other 3rd genders.. and no opportunities to
win medals. if i happen to be the only 3rd gendered person swimming, rather
than have me swim all by myself, they will apparently schedule me to swim along
side other people.
i totally agree that being labeled 3rd gender is not ideal. but i think this is
a chance to let people know that the first 2 years of transition are probably
the most socially challenging, and any opportunity to reduce the burden of the
'male' label will prove emotionally helpful for the athlete. better to have at
least some recognition than none at all.
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anyway, it is not ideal, but it is a step in the right direction, and it will hopefully get people talking about the issue. just getting it on the radar and on the agenda is what we need...
anyway, massive snow storm early this morning made it difficult to run. i managed 7.3k today as well as a very exhausting 4k swim. the swim started strong but i really faded toward the end. after 3k, i was just about out of gas.. i really struggled to get the last k in there, but wanted to keep going until i was on the brink of collapsing. hard to believe that i used to be able to do over 6k in one shot. i'm gonna keep working on my fitness and see if i can get back to that level, even if i have to go slower.
Jenn
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it is to my understanding that this 3rd category will be deemed a
'participation' and not a competitive category. all marathonners will depart
the starting line at the same time..
the first three males to cross the finish will get medals; the first three
females to cross will get medals. there won't be medals handed out to 3rd
gender participants as it is not fair for me to directly compete against another
transperson who could be further or less further along into transition.
if i do happen to finish the marathon with the best time, or within the top 6
overall finishers, i still won't get any award, and from that stand point, it
seems unfair.
but i'm entering this event knowing darn well that i won't likely even finish in
the top 20, so the award issue is a non issue..
if i thought there was a reasonable chance that i could finish in the top 3
overall, and if i really wanted to win one a medal, i could have certainly
registered as a male.. but for me, this is more of a moral issue than anything
else. i just don't feel right running under the 'male' label anymore.. nor do i
feel i should have to sit out 2 years until i meet the IOC's criteria to be
accepted as female.
overall, in the record books, if there is in fact one, my name and finishing
time will appear along side everyone else. i notice marathonguide.com has the
2006 world out games marathon results listed, so i would assume that my name and
time would find its place in their archives in 2009 as well.
for the swimming, same thing. it's 'participation' with no direct competition
against males, females, or other 3rd genders.. and no opportunities to
win medals. if i happen to be the only 3rd gendered person swimming, rather
than have me swim all by myself, they will apparently schedule me to swim along
side other people.
i totally agree that being labeled 3rd gender is not ideal. but i think this is
a chance to let people know that the first 2 years of transition are probably
the most socially challenging, and any opportunity to reduce the burden of the
'male' label will prove emotionally helpful for the athlete. better to have at
least some recognition than none at all.
---------------------------
anyway, it is not ideal, but it is a step in the right direction, and it will hopefully get people talking about the issue. just getting it on the radar and on the agenda is what we need...
anyway, massive snow storm early this morning made it difficult to run. i managed 7.3k today as well as a very exhausting 4k swim. the swim started strong but i really faded toward the end. after 3k, i was just about out of gas.. i really struggled to get the last k in there, but wanted to keep going until i was on the brink of collapsing. hard to believe that i used to be able to do over 6k in one shot. i'm gonna keep working on my fitness and see if i can get back to that level, even if i have to go slower.
Jenn
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