I feel like I need to make sure who ever I'm talking to KNOWS that this is a baby of baby triathlons.
200m Swim 8m Bike 2m Run. Baby.... Ironman (which one would aspire to do) is 2.4 MILE swim, 112 MILE Bike 26.2 MILE Run... I'm basically doing the equivalent of a fetal triathlon. This baby just started it's heart beat.
I'm a ball of nerves all day. I manage to get in the pool and swim 10 minutes... my 200meters... OMG.. I'm in trouble. While I feel like I'm breathing better, thanks to my swim lesson on Tuesday, I was still struggling to catch my breath after every 25m/length of the pool. I got it done though... so I know I can do it. Just have to keep MY Pace.... I did not do any running or biking as the day was filled with errands and fun. My passport application came back thanks to my trusting the Target Photographer who told me she's done a million Canadian Passport photos this year.... If she's forgotten to stamp and date the back I'm guessing she's screwed $97 x a million unhappy Canadians....... well... a lot of unhappy Canadians. Anywho- that was priority one today. The highlight was picking up my packet for race day... did I mention that was tomorrow? The dude was 30 minutes late - which threw our evening off. What it did do was give me 30 minutes of hearing other people express how nervous they are. At least we are all in the same boat.... However, I'm pretty sure I'm sitting next to the hole allowing the water to funnel in......
The evening was filled with live music at Lowe Mills, Friends and watching my kids have a great time! I walked my 11000 steps today... so add my baby swim and I feel like I got some exercise in today.
It's 11:30pm at the moment and I must get up at 4:30am to get myself and the rest of the family in the car.
Wish me luck!
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
3 & 2 Days To Go
I would love to say I pushed it... but I didn't. Yesterday we stayed home. We played in the yard, hung out and had a relaxing day. Today - we went and played at the Early Works Fountain, ran errands and came home to a relaxing summer day. So if Relaxing is productive - than so be it.
Tomorrow I'm going to do as suggested, 10 minutes in the pool. 10 minutes on the bike 10 minute run. Keep my body in mind of what I'm going to do tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes!
Tomorrow I'm going to do as suggested, 10 minutes in the pool. 10 minutes on the bike 10 minute run. Keep my body in mind of what I'm going to do tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
4 Days To GO!
I'm Back! I had a wonderful weekend at Food & Wine in New Orleans this weekend. May not have been the best plan for training but totally worth it as a break!
2000-2500 steps = 1 mile
Thursday - There was no swimming or running as planned. I did walk over 10 000 steps through out the day though. I was moving... It was called park play and shopping!
Friday - Even with almost 8 hours in the car, we managed over 15 000 steps. We drove to New Orleans, hit up the French Quarter & A Great Evening at the New Orleans Food & Wine http://www.nowfe.com/ .
Saturday - It was walking walking and more walking... then eating... lots of eating! Over 19 000 Steps. We went to the Grand Tasting (YUM!) and the Wicked!
Sunday - Our last day was going to be relaxing... and it was... but we walked! We walk almost 22 000 steps. This included a drive out to a Swamp Tour and Back. We literally hit the streets!
Monday - Drive back home and rest......
Tuesday - Rest Morning & Afternoon and then I have my Tri 101 class. I'll let you know how that goes!
GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!
My afternoon was pretty good. The kids were good, I got somethings done that were needing to get done. THEN I went to get my bike in the car and notice my tires were flat.
Me: Hey Guys, Do you know what happened to Mommy's bike tires?
Lizzie: I helped you!
Me: What did you do?
Lizzie: I fixed it!
Me: How?
Lizzie: I just twisted this and pressed it. It made a cool sound!
Needless to say, that took some time.
Once I got the car loaded up it was time to get supper ready. Well, I was behind. I left the house late and then got stuck in traffic. I literally walked into the pool at 5:30pm. I stripped (thank goodness I thought to put my swimsuit on at home), shared my issues and fears with my swim coach and got in the water.
It was cold.
It felt good.
The swim practice was good but I had to pee. Seriously.... And holding it in the pool was tough! Alas, I got the hour done and jumped in the car and headed to Training. Accept I realized I forgot my reflective vest. so... a quick detour to the store to pick one up... At which point, I realized I had my shorts on inside out. Classy....
I pulled into the parking lot for training at 6:00pm.. ran my bike to the group... In which I realized I forgot my ID (riding on the arsenal), forgot my helmet... Did I mention I was the last one to park so I was on the farthest end of the parking lot?
Finally got my gear on and ready (missed the Team Rocket Tri Club Chat) and we headed out.. except I cut in front of a few other bikers... seriously... just couldn't get my balance... maybe it was the full bladder?
We knocked out 45 minutes on the bike. I had a great time chattin' and riding. The air smelled great! Other than my left foot numbing, it was good. I guess I'll need to invest shoes.
I finally was able to potty! and then it was a 16 minute run. I will admit I walked 1/2 way. I was tired and the honest side... I need a new bra. I've lost enough weight that this needs to happen pronto. Enough Said? OUCH.
I had a time afterwards chatting with new friends and came home.
It was a good day...
2000-2500 steps = 1 mile
Thursday - There was no swimming or running as planned. I did walk over 10 000 steps through out the day though. I was moving... It was called park play and shopping!
Friday - Even with almost 8 hours in the car, we managed over 15 000 steps. We drove to New Orleans, hit up the French Quarter & A Great Evening at the New Orleans Food & Wine http://www.nowfe.com/ .
Saturday - It was walking walking and more walking... then eating... lots of eating! Over 19 000 Steps. We went to the Grand Tasting (YUM!) and the Wicked!
Sunday - Our last day was going to be relaxing... and it was... but we walked! We walk almost 22 000 steps. This included a drive out to a Swamp Tour and Back. We literally hit the streets!
Monday - Drive back home and rest......
Tuesday - Rest Morning & Afternoon and then I have my Tri 101 class. I'll let you know how that goes!
GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!
My afternoon was pretty good. The kids were good, I got somethings done that were needing to get done. THEN I went to get my bike in the car and notice my tires were flat.
Me: Hey Guys, Do you know what happened to Mommy's bike tires?
Lizzie: I helped you!
Me: What did you do?
Lizzie: I fixed it!
Me: How?
Lizzie: I just twisted this and pressed it. It made a cool sound!
Needless to say, that took some time.
Once I got the car loaded up it was time to get supper ready. Well, I was behind. I left the house late and then got stuck in traffic. I literally walked into the pool at 5:30pm. I stripped (thank goodness I thought to put my swimsuit on at home), shared my issues and fears with my swim coach and got in the water.
It was cold.
It felt good.
The swim practice was good but I had to pee. Seriously.... And holding it in the pool was tough! Alas, I got the hour done and jumped in the car and headed to Training. Accept I realized I forgot my reflective vest. so... a quick detour to the store to pick one up... At which point, I realized I had my shorts on inside out. Classy....
I pulled into the parking lot for training at 6:00pm.. ran my bike to the group... In which I realized I forgot my ID (riding on the arsenal), forgot my helmet... Did I mention I was the last one to park so I was on the farthest end of the parking lot?
Finally got my gear on and ready (missed the Team Rocket Tri Club Chat) and we headed out.. except I cut in front of a few other bikers... seriously... just couldn't get my balance... maybe it was the full bladder?
We knocked out 45 minutes on the bike. I had a great time chattin' and riding. The air smelled great! Other than my left foot numbing, it was good. I guess I'll need to invest shoes.
I finally was able to potty! and then it was a 16 minute run. I will admit I walked 1/2 way. I was tired and the honest side... I need a new bra. I've lost enough weight that this needs to happen pronto. Enough Said? OUCH.
I had a time afterwards chatting with new friends and came home.
It was a good day...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Day 11 - Errand Day
Tuesday - 11 days to go turned into an errand day. Seriously... I still took 9000 steps (1000 shy of my daily goal)... So at the end of the day, it wasn't a complete loss, just didn't get a swim in... which is desperately needed at this point!
Part of my ill planning was not paying attention to the time and date of my kid's last soccer game of the season.... or the big fact I was to take snacks! So the time I could have been sneaky and got a swim in, I was running to the story to buy ice, cooler and snacks for the game. All in All, it was a good game. The kids were thrilled! We had a great experience! Yay!
So.. the feelings... I'm getting nervous. I know I'm not a strong swimmer. I'm not nervous about the bike - I'm not convinced I'm fast but I'm not worried about hurting myself or a flat (should I be?) and running - well, I know I can do it and if I can't it can be a walk. but the swimming... ugh.... I just don't want to sink or take an hour to get it done!
Part of my ill planning was not paying attention to the time and date of my kid's last soccer game of the season.... or the big fact I was to take snacks! So the time I could have been sneaky and got a swim in, I was running to the story to buy ice, cooler and snacks for the game. All in All, it was a good game. The kids were thrilled! We had a great experience! Yay!
So.. the feelings... I'm getting nervous. I know I'm not a strong swimmer. I'm not nervous about the bike - I'm not convinced I'm fast but I'm not worried about hurting myself or a flat (should I be?) and running - well, I know I can do it and if I can't it can be a walk. but the swimming... ugh.... I just don't want to sink or take an hour to get it done!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Day 13 & 12 because I can't keep a good secret!
Day 13 - Ended up a family/rest day. That's three in a row. I'm not sure if this is good overall in my training plan but it's really ok. We ran errands, hung out and slept. Sounds productive to me!
Day 14 - WEIGH In Day! y'all may remember my last DietBet.com Challenge Where I lost 8lbs and with in a week I had gained 1/4 back, only to restart my next challenge. Well, I lost 8lbs this past month so in 2 months I've lost 12.9lbs. I'll take it. It's been tough to say no to certain food favorite. I allowed for a little more carbs this challenge than last but it feels good to see the scale moving down.
Picture Evidence
So while I struggled with seeing the weight come off, I can see it a little better in the pictures... I feel like there is a long way to go but at least there is progress!
I have 2 weeks until my first Triathlon... I'm hoping to say within 5lbs of this range of weight. I've got the hurdle of this week - A Foodie Memorial Day Weekend.... and then 4 days of training for it. Wish me luck!
I'll be back later with the rest of today's adventures!
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
So apparently I didn't need to write up What Would You Tell Someone Interested in a Triathlon?
http://beta.active.com/triathlon/articles/my-first-triathlon-15-things-i-learned-6017
There you have it!
So.... I know you want to know every detail of my day.
We left the house and had Lunch with the Hubs/Daddy. I had Sangria, Pollo Acapulco (Cheesy Chicken with pineapple), basket of corn tortillias, salsa and cheese dip (cause if you are going to break/celebrate a diet - do it right!). Yum. However, the plan to swim immediately needed to wait. OY. So off to CVS, then Asbury Thrift Store where I score a Strasburg Top for Lizzie for a buck! ok... at that point it was time to face the pool. After my first gliding drill... I knew it wasn't going to be my best swim.... 10 minutes in and my lunch was sitting at the base of my throat. 20 minutes in and I felt a little better 25 minutes oh no.... feeling... 30 minutes I was done... THEN Chatty life guard (it's time to pay back since I do this to people all the time) talked for 30 minutes..... I got out of the pool and sat in the sauna... I love the sauna! The rest of the afternoon went well and I recovered from Sangria & Swim. Might not do that for a while. Dropped off kids at soccer (yay hubs is home!) and went to Tri 101.
Y'all know that I look forward to Monday Nights Every Week. They are my reset button. It is my learning time. It is my selfish - focus-on-me time. It's such a gift. Tonight was no different. We got out there and immediately it felt like home. The friendships, the kindness, the friendly smiles (that I still can't put names to even though we wear name tags!), the quick exchanges and updates of the past week - it's so enjoyable. We did our routine stretches (which I need to build into my daily routine... I still haven't), then got running. We ran for 20 minutes. I was proud of myself but I could tell my tummy still wasn't where it needed to be. We did some mat time and worked on our core. OUCH. Then we went running again... it was revealed in our after run chat that it was so you could feel your core. the answer is yet. The 2nd run was tough. My hamstring was hurting. Of course, I didn't know it was my hamstring and had to ask a favored coach what muscle it was. The coach was great at giving me some exercises to do to work on it... Um.. like I said, I need to build stretches into my routine... I haven't yet... but the strong ones... they do it... so it's a must!
The After Run Beers is the best time yet. Um... To me this is when you get to know your coaches, your team and other Tri-101ers. The Before and After of the Training sessions are a good time.
So yes... Today was a good day! I came home to my dog who is learning to behave and the freedom to eat anything. I tried the Raspberry Chocolate Ice Cream I had been saving... UGH.. Disappointment.I think it's the first ice cream I've ever been disappointed it. Tried to eat Cheetos but the dog ate more than I did... so I settled on chocolate.... LAME... Tomorrow is back to eating healthy (not restricted though). In Case I haven't mentioned it, I love Jack's Cantina Salsa. It's so yummy on my eggs at breakfast! ok... that's tomorrow. Thanks for reading... good night!
Day 14 - WEIGH In Day! y'all may remember my last DietBet.com Challenge Where I lost 8lbs and with in a week I had gained 1/4 back, only to restart my next challenge. Well, I lost 8lbs this past month so in 2 months I've lost 12.9lbs. I'll take it. It's been tough to say no to certain food favorite. I allowed for a little more carbs this challenge than last but it feels good to see the scale moving down.
Picture Evidence
I have 2 weeks until my first Triathlon... I'm hoping to say within 5lbs of this range of weight. I've got the hurdle of this week - A Foodie Memorial Day Weekend.... and then 4 days of training for it. Wish me luck!
I'll be back later with the rest of today's adventures!
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
So apparently I didn't need to write up What Would You Tell Someone Interested in a Triathlon?
http://beta.active.com/triathlon/articles/my-first-triathlon-15-things-i-learned-6017
There you have it!
So.... I know you want to know every detail of my day.
We left the house and had Lunch with the Hubs/Daddy. I had Sangria, Pollo Acapulco (Cheesy Chicken with pineapple), basket of corn tortillias, salsa and cheese dip (cause if you are going to break/celebrate a diet - do it right!). Yum. However, the plan to swim immediately needed to wait. OY. So off to CVS, then Asbury Thrift Store where I score a Strasburg Top for Lizzie for a buck! ok... at that point it was time to face the pool. After my first gliding drill... I knew it wasn't going to be my best swim.... 10 minutes in and my lunch was sitting at the base of my throat. 20 minutes in and I felt a little better 25 minutes oh no.... feeling... 30 minutes I was done... THEN Chatty life guard (it's time to pay back since I do this to people all the time) talked for 30 minutes..... I got out of the pool and sat in the sauna... I love the sauna! The rest of the afternoon went well and I recovered from Sangria & Swim. Might not do that for a while. Dropped off kids at soccer (yay hubs is home!) and went to Tri 101.
Y'all know that I look forward to Monday Nights Every Week. They are my reset button. It is my learning time. It is my selfish - focus-on-me time. It's such a gift. Tonight was no different. We got out there and immediately it felt like home. The friendships, the kindness, the friendly smiles (that I still can't put names to even though we wear name tags!), the quick exchanges and updates of the past week - it's so enjoyable. We did our routine stretches (which I need to build into my daily routine... I still haven't), then got running. We ran for 20 minutes. I was proud of myself but I could tell my tummy still wasn't where it needed to be. We did some mat time and worked on our core. OUCH. Then we went running again... it was revealed in our after run chat that it was so you could feel your core. the answer is yet. The 2nd run was tough. My hamstring was hurting. Of course, I didn't know it was my hamstring and had to ask a favored coach what muscle it was. The coach was great at giving me some exercises to do to work on it... Um.. like I said, I need to build stretches into my routine... I haven't yet... but the strong ones... they do it... so it's a must!
The After Run Beers is the best time yet. Um... To me this is when you get to know your coaches, your team and other Tri-101ers. The Before and After of the Training sessions are a good time.
So yes... Today was a good day! I came home to my dog who is learning to behave and the freedom to eat anything. I tried the Raspberry Chocolate Ice Cream I had been saving... UGH.. Disappointment.I think it's the first ice cream I've ever been disappointed it. Tried to eat Cheetos but the dog ate more than I did... so I settled on chocolate.... LAME... Tomorrow is back to eating healthy (not restricted though). In Case I haven't mentioned it, I love Jack's Cantina Salsa. It's so yummy on my eggs at breakfast! ok... that's tomorrow. Thanks for reading... good night!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
14 Days and Evidence I'm Doing Something
Well, 14 days to go and it became a rest day.... so in the last bit I wrote about when I have a rest day while being healthy and lose weight still applies... if I take more of 1 day off, at least at this point in my workout career, I tend to gain a little back. no biggie... BECAUSE... it was a day off Hubby's HOME! Totally worth the 0.2lb weight gain! Everyone is happy. The kids are thrilled to have him home and I am back in a peaceful place... this place where I live when I know my best friend is close by. It's days like today when I realize I made a good choice for marriage. THAT I'm happy about!
Here is a couple pictures of last Monday's Work Out. The 10 minutes I did run - A picture was snapped. WOOT! Thanks Coach LD. I have one of me.... and one of the kids in good hands!
So here's something a little funny.... I've seen the numbers on the scale drop. I'm can fit into a size smaller. I've lost 17lbs since January. However, I see myself much skinnier than the photo above. I was talking to Scott about it last night. hehe I was a little shocked that I wasn't "skinnier". If that makes any sense. My self-image is "better" than reality. bahahahaha Onward.... just gotta keep doing what I'm doing!
Here is a couple pictures of last Monday's Work Out. The 10 minutes I did run - A picture was snapped. WOOT! Thanks Coach LD. I have one of me.... and one of the kids in good hands!
So here's something a little funny.... I've seen the numbers on the scale drop. I'm can fit into a size smaller. I've lost 17lbs since January. However, I see myself much skinnier than the photo above. I was talking to Scott about it last night. hehe I was a little shocked that I wasn't "skinnier". If that makes any sense. My self-image is "better" than reality. bahahahaha Onward.... just gotta keep doing what I'm doing!
Saturday, May 18, 2013
What Would You Tell Someone Interested In Triathlon?
"What Would You Tell Someone Interested In Triathlon?". This question was asked and I had to stop and think... I mean... do I consider myself a Triathlete if I haven't done a race? Naw... in 2 weeks I'll consider myself a graduate of Triathlon Toddlerhood. That being said, in preparation to my first Triathlon (baby one - 200m swim, 8m bike, 2m run), I would say the following - off the top of my head.
Sign up for One (anyone) as a Goal. I'm goal orientated and knowing that I'm going to attempt to be successful persuades me to get out there on the days I don't feel like it.
Don't Worry About Every Detail... just the important ones. There are just to many details and each person has a different idea of what is important... so I ask, why are you doing this and what will participating effect?
For swimming, I needed a teacher (it's my weakest sport). This helps me not get discouraged and gives me drills to spice up my swim practice. Next is finding a swimsuit where I look good but covers from my shoulders to my upper thigh. This was important to me. I'm not swimming with flab and boobs hangin' out... I'm just not going to do it. My moderate details would be goggles & silicon cap. Least important details- board and pull buoy. I had difficult time finding goggles that didn't leak. Boad and pull buoy were an expense I was willing to put out there - The freebies from the YMCA and Wellness center had bite makes (assuming from children) and I'm scared to know how much pee the pool buoy takes every class.. ew...
Bike - Important detail - Bike. buy the best you can, you won't regret it. I bought a bottom range road bike and LOVE it. I see people trying to peddle their heavy metal bikes from the 80's and they are working so hard to go the same distance...Make sure it fits you! You will fall in love with biking... promise! Moderate Details - Clip In shoes & helmet. I understand Clip in shoes/pedals are the ultimate experience. But with such a short ride - you'll waste the time you saved changing shoes.Hydration system... water bottle, vest, whatever. make sure you have a drink.
Run - SHOES - suck it up and buy shoes that fit your feet and suit you. The difference in comfort and over all body health is crazy good. I have a pair of Asics because they were cheap and cute (blue with pink overlay). They are horrible on my knees. I ache every time I run in them.Learn/Practice to run properly. New Balance offers a running assessment class. http://www.goodformrunning.com/ totally worth making it a priority... save your body, your shoes, well everything. I started enjoying running once it stopped hurting!
You don't need the expensive equipment, but sink your money items you will know will get a good return, either emotionally or physically. I don't need a $20 Headsweat visor to run in... but it makes me FEEL good. I know it protects me from the sun, collects the sweat and isn't going to break when it put it on my head (*cough* nike *cough*). I would say investing in the best bike you can... but if that's not a priority for you... then eh... it's not. When in doubt, ask other triathletes what they think of your decision. If there was ever a community with an opinion, and a everyone having their own, it's the triathlete community. You know I love that!
Training - You have to do it. Resting is also apart of Training. One of the tips I gathered from reading Chrissy Wellington's book is the value of rest day. You can read the book to understand how she comes to this conclusion but for me, I love it. At first I struggled. Rest? "I have so far to go! I sink instead of swim, I can peddle but not fast or with any strong winds, and running? um.. I walk..." But it makes perfect sense for your body when you try it out. For me, these are the days I drop weight. If I'm exercising, sleeping and eating healthy I can see a gradual drop in weight. However, if I have a rest day... I can drop 1/2-1lbs in a day. It's like my body has time to focus on burning the fat instead of keeping my going. I'm no doctor... but whatever is happening. I like rest days for that reason... now, to stay away from the ice cream on a rest day.....SABATOGE
SLEEP - I think this needs to be emphasized. Again, I'm not a doctor, but from personal experience, if I don't get enough sleep, nothing goes as well as it could. I struggle with exercising (it's like extra lag or drag). I'm hunger increases. I tend to make the easiest decision not the best decision. Did I mention I lose weight when I sleep well? HELLO. I'm not sure what there is in sleep but I call it Magic!
Prioritize - We are human. Keep God, Family, Friends, Health and Paying the Bills First. Then Triathlon. This doesn't mean you wont miss a soccer game or 2 for training. You'll still have beer and pizza. But if you neglect any of the above things mentioned, you are in for a world of hurt - and it's not going to be the Triathlon's fault.
Have Fun! Even when you don't wanna, enjoy it. Someone told me when I was younger (wish I could remember so I could give credit - maybe my parents?) There is always something you can enjoy even if you don't like what you are doing. It might be the feeling of the water or air skimming across your back as you move. It maybe a gratitude that you can move while other people struggle to. It might be excitement that you are doing something you've never done before. Whatever it is or can be for you - always look on the brighter side of the commitment you made to yourself.
Sign up for One (anyone) as a Goal. I'm goal orientated and knowing that I'm going to attempt to be successful persuades me to get out there on the days I don't feel like it.
Don't Worry About Every Detail... just the important ones. There are just to many details and each person has a different idea of what is important... so I ask, why are you doing this and what will participating effect?
For swimming, I needed a teacher (it's my weakest sport). This helps me not get discouraged and gives me drills to spice up my swim practice. Next is finding a swimsuit where I look good but covers from my shoulders to my upper thigh. This was important to me. I'm not swimming with flab and boobs hangin' out... I'm just not going to do it. My moderate details would be goggles & silicon cap. Least important details- board and pull buoy. I had difficult time finding goggles that didn't leak. Boad and pull buoy were an expense I was willing to put out there - The freebies from the YMCA and Wellness center had bite makes (assuming from children) and I'm scared to know how much pee the pool buoy takes every class.. ew...
Bike - Important detail - Bike. buy the best you can, you won't regret it. I bought a bottom range road bike and LOVE it. I see people trying to peddle their heavy metal bikes from the 80's and they are working so hard to go the same distance...Make sure it fits you! You will fall in love with biking... promise! Moderate Details - Clip In shoes & helmet. I understand Clip in shoes/pedals are the ultimate experience. But with such a short ride - you'll waste the time you saved changing shoes.Hydration system... water bottle, vest, whatever. make sure you have a drink.
Run - SHOES - suck it up and buy shoes that fit your feet and suit you. The difference in comfort and over all body health is crazy good. I have a pair of Asics because they were cheap and cute (blue with pink overlay). They are horrible on my knees. I ache every time I run in them.Learn/Practice to run properly. New Balance offers a running assessment class. http://www.goodformrunning.com/ totally worth making it a priority... save your body, your shoes, well everything. I started enjoying running once it stopped hurting!
You don't need the expensive equipment, but sink your money items you will know will get a good return, either emotionally or physically. I don't need a $20 Headsweat visor to run in... but it makes me FEEL good. I know it protects me from the sun, collects the sweat and isn't going to break when it put it on my head (*cough* nike *cough*). I would say investing in the best bike you can... but if that's not a priority for you... then eh... it's not. When in doubt, ask other triathletes what they think of your decision. If there was ever a community with an opinion, and a everyone having their own, it's the triathlete community. You know I love that!
Training - You have to do it. Resting is also apart of Training. One of the tips I gathered from reading Chrissy Wellington's book is the value of rest day. You can read the book to understand how she comes to this conclusion but for me, I love it. At first I struggled. Rest? "I have so far to go! I sink instead of swim, I can peddle but not fast or with any strong winds, and running? um.. I walk..." But it makes perfect sense for your body when you try it out. For me, these are the days I drop weight. If I'm exercising, sleeping and eating healthy I can see a gradual drop in weight. However, if I have a rest day... I can drop 1/2-1lbs in a day. It's like my body has time to focus on burning the fat instead of keeping my going. I'm no doctor... but whatever is happening. I like rest days for that reason... now, to stay away from the ice cream on a rest day.....SABATOGE
SLEEP - I think this needs to be emphasized. Again, I'm not a doctor, but from personal experience, if I don't get enough sleep, nothing goes as well as it could. I struggle with exercising (it's like extra lag or drag). I'm hunger increases. I tend to make the easiest decision not the best decision. Did I mention I lose weight when I sleep well? HELLO. I'm not sure what there is in sleep but I call it Magic!
Prioritize - We are human. Keep God, Family, Friends, Health and Paying the Bills First. Then Triathlon. This doesn't mean you wont miss a soccer game or 2 for training. You'll still have beer and pizza. But if you neglect any of the above things mentioned, you are in for a world of hurt - and it's not going to be the Triathlon's fault.
Have Fun! Even when you don't wanna, enjoy it. Someone told me when I was younger (wish I could remember so I could give credit - maybe my parents?) There is always something you can enjoy even if you don't like what you are doing. It might be the feeling of the water or air skimming across your back as you move. It maybe a gratitude that you can move while other people struggle to. It might be excitement that you are doing something you've never done before. Whatever it is or can be for you - always look on the brighter side of the commitment you made to yourself.
15 Days - REST DAY
Friday - Day 15 - Turned into a sort-of-planned Rest Day. We committed to a Park Play Date which turned into a mall Play Date because of the raining weather. We needed to run a few errands and frankly, I didn't feel like dragging everyone to the YMCA. So Rest Day it was. It was nice. After the hustle and play of the morning and early afternoon we came home and hung out. I surfed the internet, caught up on some tv and relaxed.
I consider it a successful rest day!
I consider it a successful rest day!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
16 & 17 Days
17 Days To The Great Escape!
And I'm nervous. My swimming is just awful! I got in the pool, face my swim (recorded it) and watched it and tried to improve. One thing I'm doing is lifting my head to breath which is putting my body our of wack... so then I have to fix it to swim... The other thing, I think it's due to a weak core, it that my legs sink. so I'm basically dragging them while they are kicking and slowing me down. I'm planking, sit ups and push ups but it's not doing it for me. I've got to look up youtube core work and just do it!
The one perk was seeing my reflection in a window. Up until now I had noticed a change in my face/neck area and that my clothes are loose. However, as I was walking towards an office reflective window at the Y, I saw a different person walking. I seriously thought it must be the type of reflective mirror. My body IS changing. And for that, I'm happy. It's only 15lbs on a journey to many more, but seeing the changes is so much more encouraging.
Wednesday was my daughter's last day of Preschool so the rest of the day was spent celebrating! We went to the local strawberry farm and then over to a friend's house for supper. It was a wonderful day!
16 Days To The Great Escape!
It was an early morning and a day filled with sun and movement. Another day of celebrating freedom from preschool, we went to the Chattanooga Zoo & Tennessee Aquarium. We walked, played and had fun. AWESOME.
I'm super nervous about the swim. It's the only part that really concerns me. I can't seem to make it more than 25m without needing to stop and take a break. I can do 50m but then need an even bigger break. I have to swim 200m in 16 days. While I know it can be done... I am concerned with how many breaks there will be.
And I'm nervous. My swimming is just awful! I got in the pool, face my swim (recorded it) and watched it and tried to improve. One thing I'm doing is lifting my head to breath which is putting my body our of wack... so then I have to fix it to swim... The other thing, I think it's due to a weak core, it that my legs sink. so I'm basically dragging them while they are kicking and slowing me down. I'm planking, sit ups and push ups but it's not doing it for me. I've got to look up youtube core work and just do it!
The one perk was seeing my reflection in a window. Up until now I had noticed a change in my face/neck area and that my clothes are loose. However, as I was walking towards an office reflective window at the Y, I saw a different person walking. I seriously thought it must be the type of reflective mirror. My body IS changing. And for that, I'm happy. It's only 15lbs on a journey to many more, but seeing the changes is so much more encouraging.
Wednesday was my daughter's last day of Preschool so the rest of the day was spent celebrating! We went to the local strawberry farm and then over to a friend's house for supper. It was a wonderful day!
16 Days To The Great Escape!
It was an early morning and a day filled with sun and movement. Another day of celebrating freedom from preschool, we went to the Chattanooga Zoo & Tennessee Aquarium. We walked, played and had fun. AWESOME.
I'm super nervous about the swim. It's the only part that really concerns me. I can't seem to make it more than 25m without needing to stop and take a break. I can do 50m but then need an even bigger break. I have to swim 200m in 16 days. While I know it can be done... I am concerned with how many breaks there will be.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
18 Days....
Tuesday started wonderfully. I slept last night. First night in a long time to get sleep. It was followed by a wonderful Spinach Salad at Another Broken Egg for a sad reason - a friend moving away. A little errand running and off to the YMCA. It was tough... I just couldn't catch my breath after 25m. I still ran through my drills. did my 400m but with lots of breaks.
The rest of the afternoon is filled with internet surfing, playing with the kids and cleaning. My goal supper, kids in bed and then hit the elliptical for a minimum of 20minutes. I'll let you know how that goes....
cause I've lost my mojo. I had great momentuem and then I lost it. I'm not losing weight. I'm hovering within the same 3lbs.... which means I'm 3 1/2 lbs away from my goal weight for Monday. I want to win just to reach my goal.... so that my motive for staying on the straight and narrow - even though I don't feel like it.
I've given up on the second weight loss challenge that finishes 28th. I wasn't thinking! Or I'm not willing to work hard enough for it... whatever way I put it.... It's not a priority! I have a big Memorial Day Weekend Plan and food & drink are apart of it... I'm not letting that go... So... Here's to 6 days of workin' my ass off to lose 3+ pounds.
Evidence that I ran.... in my cool approved socks... in the mud, rain and grass.....
The rest of the afternoon is filled with internet surfing, playing with the kids and cleaning. My goal supper, kids in bed and then hit the elliptical for a minimum of 20minutes. I'll let you know how that goes....
cause I've lost my mojo. I had great momentuem and then I lost it. I'm not losing weight. I'm hovering within the same 3lbs.... which means I'm 3 1/2 lbs away from my goal weight for Monday. I want to win just to reach my goal.... so that my motive for staying on the straight and narrow - even though I don't feel like it.
I've given up on the second weight loss challenge that finishes 28th. I wasn't thinking! Or I'm not willing to work hard enough for it... whatever way I put it.... It's not a priority! I have a big Memorial Day Weekend Plan and food & drink are apart of it... I'm not letting that go... So... Here's to 6 days of workin' my ass off to lose 3+ pounds.
19 Days
Monday started pretty wonderful. While I didn't sleep, the kids were happy about the day.
The Swimming Pool at the YMCA was 74 degrees. It's normally 82-84 if that gives you an idea of the chill. I did get a 35 minute swim in. I practiced my 200m swim and struggled. 8m16secons..... I think I'm in trouble... I've got to stick with it and see how it goes. I know I can "break" every 100ms... but I've got to get myself comfortable with that. My challenge for the week!
The evening Tri 101 was different then others. The babysitters aka inlaws forgot so I packed them up with me. While we couldn't run, we were introduced to hill running. When the crew got back a friend watched the kids while I did the mile track run with the group. When we did core & mat work, the kids did great sitting and watching Umizoomi on my phone.
It was a good day.
The Swimming Pool at the YMCA was 74 degrees. It's normally 82-84 if that gives you an idea of the chill. I did get a 35 minute swim in. I practiced my 200m swim and struggled. 8m16secons..... I think I'm in trouble... I've got to stick with it and see how it goes. I know I can "break" every 100ms... but I've got to get myself comfortable with that. My challenge for the week!
The evening Tri 101 was different then others. The babysitters aka inlaws forgot so I packed them up with me. While we couldn't run, we were introduced to hill running. When the crew got back a friend watched the kids while I did the mile track run with the group. When we did core & mat work, the kids did great sitting and watching Umizoomi on my phone.
It was a good day.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
20 Days & Ironman TV
20 Days until June 1st Tri - The Great Escape
UGH... I had a mediocre week. The Plan vs Real Life.
The Plan/Real Life
Monday
The Plan- Swim, 3m Run , bike the course after training
Real Life - Swim & 3.4 mile run (no bike)
Tuesday
The Plan- 1 hour Spin
Real Life - / Nothing
Wednesday
The Plan- Swim
Real LIfe - Swim
Thursday
The Plan- 1 hour Spin
Real Life - Nothing
Friday
The Plan - Run 3m
Real Life - Swim & rip up living room carpet (that's a workout!)
Saturday
the Plan - Swim
Real Life - Nothing - Well, A day spent with my 4 1/2 year old Daughter
Sunday
The Plan- 1 hour Bike/Spin
Real Life - Elliptical 1 hour (no childcare at the YMCA on Mother's Day).
In truth, I had 3 days where I questions whether my kids were not feeling well. Ultimately, they come first and I didn't have a good back up plan.
Swimming is still my weakness. As I'm learning, my running and bike get easier/better as a result of my swimming practice. Knowing that makes me feel better about putting my training time into swimming.
In my DietBet.com news, I have 8 days to the end of the first challenge. I was 1/2lb away from my goal but then I found a couple pints of ice cream (along with cottage cheese, yogurt, cheddar, chocolate, cake, french fries, corn bread, hashbrown casserole, ) so as of this morning, my goal is 3lbs away. This will keep me on track on my workouts this week!
If you are looking for some IRONMAN TV....
Ironman TV Show Episode 1 Interesting.
Ironman TV Show Episode 2
Ironman TV Show Episode 3
Ironman TV Show Episode 4
UGH... I had a mediocre week. The Plan vs Real Life.
The Plan/Real Life
Monday
The Plan- Swim, 3m Run , bike the course after training
Real Life - Swim & 3.4 mile run (no bike)
Tuesday
The Plan- 1 hour Spin
Real Life - / Nothing
Wednesday
The Plan- Swim
Real LIfe - Swim
Thursday
The Plan- 1 hour Spin
Real Life - Nothing
Friday
The Plan - Run 3m
Real Life - Swim & rip up living room carpet (that's a workout!)
Saturday
the Plan - Swim
Real Life - Nothing - Well, A day spent with my 4 1/2 year old Daughter
Sunday
The Plan- 1 hour Bike/Spin
Real Life - Elliptical 1 hour (no childcare at the YMCA on Mother's Day).
In truth, I had 3 days where I questions whether my kids were not feeling well. Ultimately, they come first and I didn't have a good back up plan.
Swimming is still my weakness. As I'm learning, my running and bike get easier/better as a result of my swimming practice. Knowing that makes me feel better about putting my training time into swimming.
In my DietBet.com news, I have 8 days to the end of the first challenge. I was 1/2lb away from my goal but then I found a couple pints of ice cream (along with cottage cheese, yogurt, cheddar, chocolate, cake, french fries, corn bread, hashbrown casserole, ) so as of this morning, my goal is 3lbs away. This will keep me on track on my workouts this week!
If you are looking for some IRONMAN TV....
Ironman TV Show Episode 1 Interesting.
Ironman TV Show Episode 2
Ironman TV Show Episode 3
Ironman TV Show Episode 4
Thursday, May 9, 2013
23 Days To Go
This week has been random. I was really excited about being in control of my schedule just a week ago... but now I realize I rely on my hubs for more than I realize. Like when the kids are in a funk or sick, I can rely on him to help me. Not the case right now. While I've kept positive (in respect to other times in my life), I feel the hope slipping!
Swimming - I'm struggling... It's just not coming together as fast as I would like.
Biking - There will be no real biking for me up until the race (wasn't thinking about that when I signed up). I aim to practice transition and pedals -Saturday. Hoping that turns out well!
Running - This is where I'm having success! I felt great after our 3 mile run Monday. I've done some "running" intervals on the elliptical. Feeling great about this!
Tuesday - No Spin Class - Soccer for the kids and Elliptical at night.
Wednesday - Hour Swim. It felt alright. Swimming 400m had to be done with breaks every 50m's. It was at the end of the workout... 45 minutes in? I feel like I have so much work to do in 21 days to be able to swim 200m straight for the June 1st Tri.
Thursday - Today is up in the air. I'd like to say there is a plan - but that went out the window with crazy kids this morning. :-)
23 days before I get to test the work I've done.... today - I'm a little concerned.
Rainbows and Duckies... Rainbows and Duckies....
Swimming - I'm struggling... It's just not coming together as fast as I would like.
Biking - There will be no real biking for me up until the race (wasn't thinking about that when I signed up). I aim to practice transition and pedals -Saturday. Hoping that turns out well!
Running - This is where I'm having success! I felt great after our 3 mile run Monday. I've done some "running" intervals on the elliptical. Feeling great about this!
Tuesday - No Spin Class - Soccer for the kids and Elliptical at night.
Wednesday - Hour Swim. It felt alright. Swimming 400m had to be done with breaks every 50m's. It was at the end of the workout... 45 minutes in? I feel like I have so much work to do in 21 days to be able to swim 200m straight for the June 1st Tri.
Thursday - Today is up in the air. I'd like to say there is a plan - but that went out the window with crazy kids this morning. :-)
23 days before I get to test the work I've done.... today - I'm a little concerned.
Rainbows and Duckies... Rainbows and Duckies....
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday - 26 Days To Go
Monday was a "good" day! It didn't start off that way!
I didn't feel like it. I put my bag in the car. We got Lizzie to school... It was Pouring Down Rain.... Jack asked what we were doing and I replied I don't know. I just didn't feel it. So I told myself to get in the water and do 200m. That was the goal - To see if I could swim it continuously. So off to the YMCA. I got in the pool, swam 50m and had to take a break. 200m was not going to as easy as jumping in and knockin' it out. But I did knock it out and then stayed to do some drills. 45 minutes of tiring exercise. Out of the pool and had a great morning running errands.
The afternoon was all too quick and it was time for Tri 101 Training. Seeing as it had poured rain all day and I hadn't ran all week, I was a little nervous about the challenge running 3miles. There was a small sun break followed by more rain.... I had brought a rain jacket and was happy about it! I learned how to change a tire on my bike (yay - I had no idea!). The rain went away and we started to run... This time, I kept my pace in my forefront of my mind. I also had people to run with... THIS MADE IT GREAT! I had about a mile where I ran by myself and it was tougher... I felt the water in my toes (yes - it was slushy grassy rain water and red clay mud), rocks and felt my crap rainy day shoes hurtin' my feet. The people that I ran with were awesome people! I had no idea "who" I was running with. Every person has their own story and each is so interesting!
I was going to do the bike course after the run but the couches around me told me it wasn't a good idea. Dusk...Random Area of Town.... Solo.... not a great combination for a bike ride.... so I took their advise and headed home.
Overall, it was a great day! Bodymedia says I burned over 3000 calories yesterday! Woot! The scale doesn't reflect but I'm ok with that! I can feel the work I did.
CEP Night Socks - I LOVE these. The past couple runs I have used these and LOVE LOVE LOVE them. No shin splints. No hurty calves. PLUS they are super bright and reflective so others can see me and not hit me! Totally worth it! I may learn to like running!
Water & Sports Drinks - I'm finally back to being able to drink water during a water work out. I'm not sure what happened for a long while- water wasn't cutting it... I'd get foggy, feel exhausted and out of it. At one point last week I realized I didn't need it. It feels my body is catching up and I am getting healthy!
Mud Between Your Toes
A piece of a conversation on last nights run has left me thinking. We got talking about running through mud puddles on trail runs (cough*cough* I haven't run a trail run- others have - maybe one day!). Yup - until that point I would groan every time the cold rain water would seep into my shoes. When I would lose my footing in the mud I would berate myself for not being a good enough runner to keep a stable foot - klutz. In the middle of the conversation the concept that you have to LET yourself run through the puddles. Somewhere in life we have learned not to get dirty. Stay clean. At some point we lost the enjoyment in running through a mud puddle. We lost the rush of the water tickling our toes! We forgot to take pleasure in the unusual. That getting dirty is not bad or wrong just a different way (and sometimes the easiest way) of doing things. My lesson of the day- prepare (wear your crap shoes) and then enjoy running through the puddles!
I didn't feel like it. I put my bag in the car. We got Lizzie to school... It was Pouring Down Rain.... Jack asked what we were doing and I replied I don't know. I just didn't feel it. So I told myself to get in the water and do 200m. That was the goal - To see if I could swim it continuously. So off to the YMCA. I got in the pool, swam 50m and had to take a break. 200m was not going to as easy as jumping in and knockin' it out. But I did knock it out and then stayed to do some drills. 45 minutes of tiring exercise. Out of the pool and had a great morning running errands.
The afternoon was all too quick and it was time for Tri 101 Training. Seeing as it had poured rain all day and I hadn't ran all week, I was a little nervous about the challenge running 3miles. There was a small sun break followed by more rain.... I had brought a rain jacket and was happy about it! I learned how to change a tire on my bike (yay - I had no idea!). The rain went away and we started to run... This time, I kept my pace in my forefront of my mind. I also had people to run with... THIS MADE IT GREAT! I had about a mile where I ran by myself and it was tougher... I felt the water in my toes (yes - it was slushy grassy rain water and red clay mud), rocks and felt my crap rainy day shoes hurtin' my feet. The people that I ran with were awesome people! I had no idea "who" I was running with. Every person has their own story and each is so interesting!
I was going to do the bike course after the run but the couches around me told me it wasn't a good idea. Dusk...Random Area of Town.... Solo.... not a great combination for a bike ride.... so I took their advise and headed home.
Overall, it was a great day! Bodymedia says I burned over 3000 calories yesterday! Woot! The scale doesn't reflect but I'm ok with that! I can feel the work I did.
CEP Night Socks - I LOVE these. The past couple runs I have used these and LOVE LOVE LOVE them. No shin splints. No hurty calves. PLUS they are super bright and reflective so others can see me and not hit me! Totally worth it! I may learn to like running!
Water & Sports Drinks - I'm finally back to being able to drink water during a water work out. I'm not sure what happened for a long while- water wasn't cutting it... I'd get foggy, feel exhausted and out of it. At one point last week I realized I didn't need it. It feels my body is catching up and I am getting healthy!
Mud Between Your Toes
A piece of a conversation on last nights run has left me thinking. We got talking about running through mud puddles on trail runs (cough*cough* I haven't run a trail run- others have - maybe one day!). Yup - until that point I would groan every time the cold rain water would seep into my shoes. When I would lose my footing in the mud I would berate myself for not being a good enough runner to keep a stable foot - klutz. In the middle of the conversation the concept that you have to LET yourself run through the puddles. Somewhere in life we have learned not to get dirty. Stay clean. At some point we lost the enjoyment in running through a mud puddle. We lost the rush of the water tickling our toes! We forgot to take pleasure in the unusual. That getting dirty is not bad or wrong just a different way (and sometimes the easiest way) of doing things. My lesson of the day- prepare (wear your crap shoes) and then enjoy running through the puddles!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Sunday - 27 Day Count Down to My First Triathlon
My first Triathlon is 27 days away. It's called The Great Escape. 200m swim, 8m bike, 2m run. I'm starting to get excited. I know it can be done, I just don't know how fast. The unknown of the day is both a little exciting and a little scary!
I got my act together and made it to a spin class at the YMCA. Bodymedia says I burned 900 calories in an hour. I pushed it pretty hard but wasn't expecting that many calories burned... disappointingly, I ate about a cup of pistachios and when I entered them in- discovered that's 700calories! DUDE! That's insane! Worse, I'm starving today so I didn't let the number scare me away from eating food!
27 days......
I got my act together and made it to a spin class at the YMCA. Bodymedia says I burned 900 calories in an hour. I pushed it pretty hard but wasn't expecting that many calories burned... disappointingly, I ate about a cup of pistachios and when I entered them in- discovered that's 700calories! DUDE! That's insane! Worse, I'm starving today so I didn't let the number scare me away from eating food!
27 days......
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Get To It!
At night I am so motivated and excited about what I'm doing. I plan. I dream. And then the dog wakes up. then the kids. then me.... and I drag myself to the kitchen to get the kids some breakfast (yes - they both wake up hungry!) and start the day feeling behind the eight ball.... Today was one of those days. We didn't have anything set in stone. I thought I'd make it to the YMCA but that just didn't happen... at 7pm I put the kids to bed and thought one more time about the elliptical that is downstairs that never tires of calling my name. Tonight I decided to go visit it. I managed a decent pace for 45 minutes and called it good.
I'm patting myself on the back for effort... at least I did it. :-)
I'm patting myself on the back for effort... at least I did it. :-)
What I Love About the Bible....
Is that while scriptures in context they mean one thing - since it teaches principles - it can be transferred into all areas of life....
Today 1 Corinthians 15:58 popped up on facebook (yes, you can even hear God through facebook). It was exactly want I needed to hear in all areas of my life but also in my goal to be healthy. The past 2 weeks were not what I wanted them to be. While I've been progressing to my goal, I've been more focused on my faults than my successes! This scripture reminded me where to put my thoughts....
Today 1 Corinthians 15:58 popped up on facebook (yes, you can even hear God through facebook). It was exactly want I needed to hear in all areas of my life but also in my goal to be healthy. The past 2 weeks were not what I wanted them to be. While I've been progressing to my goal, I've been more focused on my faults than my successes! This scripture reminded me where to put my thoughts....
Friday, May 3, 2013
For the Love of Gadgets
In this new circle of influence, peeps be buyin' GPS tracking big money spending watches that track swim laps, pace, distance on a bike and on feet... I think they make coffee and serve you an egg white omelet with no salt or cheese.... and a tall glass of cold water....
Not me... I bought Bodymedia Fit Band... in true confession, I have been eying it and the Body Bug for years. It's what the Contestants wear on The Biggest Loser that tracks calories burned/activity level, steps taken, sleep patterns and food eaten (you can log it in). However, up until now, the price ($119/$159+ monthly subscription) was just too much money for me. The first time I looked into it it was around $250 to get started. Last week, on a whim, I looked it up and it was on sale at Costco for $100 including a year subscription. SOLD. That's less than $10 a month. I really want to reach a healthy point in the next year. This can be a tool to help me find balance in life, food and bringing activity and exercise into my life. With it's fancy bluetooth technology, It can update info to my phone and online. So I can know exactly where I'm at. It's a little obvious on the arm... it's not going to look so good with my summer wardrobe of Tanks Tops and Shorts but I'm sure I'll live.
In other new, I've been working on my posture for the past year. When I had Jack I was unofficially diagnosed with Scoliosis. a year and a half later, a chiropractor pointed it out. One would think it was in my upper back but surprise, it's in my lower back. Now that I"m working out it's been stressed and irritated. I've been working at proper posture in hopes that from now til the day I die, I'll have a healthy back. To help with my back I've been using Lacrosse balls. Simple roll the ball on your back/spine having a toddler do it OR use the wall.... It's a good hurt.
Not me... I bought Bodymedia Fit Band... in true confession, I have been eying it and the Body Bug for years. It's what the Contestants wear on The Biggest Loser that tracks calories burned/activity level, steps taken, sleep patterns and food eaten (you can log it in). However, up until now, the price ($119/$159+ monthly subscription) was just too much money for me. The first time I looked into it it was around $250 to get started. Last week, on a whim, I looked it up and it was on sale at Costco for $100 including a year subscription. SOLD. That's less than $10 a month. I really want to reach a healthy point in the next year. This can be a tool to help me find balance in life, food and bringing activity and exercise into my life. With it's fancy bluetooth technology, It can update info to my phone and online. So I can know exactly where I'm at. It's a little obvious on the arm... it's not going to look so good with my summer wardrobe of Tanks Tops and Shorts but I'm sure I'll live.
In other new, I've been working on my posture for the past year. When I had Jack I was unofficially diagnosed with Scoliosis. a year and a half later, a chiropractor pointed it out. One would think it was in my upper back but surprise, it's in my lower back. Now that I"m working out it's been stressed and irritated. I've been working at proper posture in hopes that from now til the day I die, I'll have a healthy back. To help with my back I've been using Lacrosse balls. Simple roll the ball on your back/spine having a toddler do it OR use the wall.... It's a good hurt.
No Lies... Thursday & Friday
It's been a tough go the past 2 weeks. What I thought would be a pick up week turned out to be stay-at-home-with-sick-kid week. I did a little bit at home... I started a ab challenge.... focused on pushing myself through the stairs.... play actively... but I've also eaten snacks and foods I would normally put off when I'm Dieting....
However, I've made it to the 170's.... This is HUGE for me. I'm 6lbs away from where I was 2 years ago.... I know it's doable!
I had a horrible but at-least-I - did-it swim yesterday. I just couldn't get my limbs to do what they should. My Right Shoulder get's tired so easily... I have to work on mobility and strength with it. Today was a toss away day. I was in a funk... Kids were over tired... We did our morning commitments, came home, survived the day and the kids went to bed early.... Now... I just dove spoon first into a pint of haagen dazs Gelato cappuccino ice cream. By "Dove Spoon First" I mean I purposely went down the ice cream isle this afternoon, picked it out with plans to eat in after the kids went to bed......It was tasty.
I've got reset plans for tomorrow. I don't want to lose any more time to training....28 days until my first triathlon.... I can't wait!
However, I've made it to the 170's.... This is HUGE for me. I'm 6lbs away from where I was 2 years ago.... I know it's doable!
I had a horrible but at-least-I - did-it swim yesterday. I just couldn't get my limbs to do what they should. My Right Shoulder get's tired so easily... I have to work on mobility and strength with it. Today was a toss away day. I was in a funk... Kids were over tired... We did our morning commitments, came home, survived the day and the kids went to bed early.... Now... I just dove spoon first into a pint of haagen dazs Gelato cappuccino ice cream. By "Dove Spoon First" I mean I purposely went down the ice cream isle this afternoon, picked it out with plans to eat in after the kids went to bed......It was tasty.
I've got reset plans for tomorrow. I don't want to lose any more time to training....28 days until my first triathlon.... I can't wait!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4/29-5/1/2013
Monday was an awesome day! It included a Trip to Brown's Strawberry Farm. Now, I'm not an expert on health, but eating strawberries fresh from the field is not only tasty - but as healthy as I can get a strawberry!
The In-laws came to watch the kids and I had a great evening at the Tri 101 class! I look forward to every week of training but I wasn't looking forward to what we had been warned of - A Brick... Bike then Run... Repeat. We've done this once before and it wasn't so bad. However, from the sounds of others - this was suppose to be awful! Well -The good news. The "brick" legs were not as awful as warned..child birth much worse.... and by the second mile I was proud to say I could have kept going... I'm getting ahead of myself and telling you how much I struggle with running........
We started out with 2 loops (roughly a mile each loop) on bike. I forgot my helmet and Coach Rick lent me his.... (Thank You Kind Sir!). I practiced setting up our "transition" area. I get out there and decide to push it... just to see what it would be like...cause... what better place to practice right? when there are people to pick you up if you fall... unlike when I'm out by myself in the middle of no where! When I first got started I'm sure I got in the way of at least 3 people as I tried to get on my bike... I'm sure the elephant that rides an unicycle had more elegance. I had read in Chrissy Wellington's Book (Until February, I had no idea who she was) that when you are coming in from the bike to your run to gear up and put some intensity into the push so your legs are gearing up for the run... Well... I did just that (first time I forgot to gear down and had a heck of a time starting!) and started on my run and felt GREAT... Brick Legs were not as intense as the last time I practiced... SCORE!
The first run I tried to keep pace with friends and quickly learned I couldn't do it... So, back to the lesson of keeping your own pace - Sarah! Once I did that the side stitches went away and I started feeling stronger.....new feeling for me in the running world! Then I got back on the bike - again with the grace a monkey driving a convertible, and tried to book it. I did ok. I was tired this time around but I found that it helped to keep peddling even when going down hill. When I coasted I lost my timing.
"6 Minutes!" was all I heard as I pulled into the transition area. So off the bike, grabbed my water and started running! This run is the best I felt. I found my feet and cadence immediately. I wasn't fast but I was going forward. I didn't feel like I was falling apart and when I reached the finish line. I felt strong... like I could keep going. Yay for me... Now... to run 3 miles in a row and feel that way! I might actually be able to do this!
This is finally getting easier!
Unfortunately, I came home to Lizzie running a fever. So Tuesday was a no go on anything but my swim lesson (Thank You In-Laws for watching the kids). The swim went well. I was pushed to do more and felt alright about it. I call Lisi Bratcher Jesus of my swim world because without her I'd be lost! She has saved me from drowning myself! If y'all need help in the Huntsville area -she's your girl! I'm a little simple. She was introduced to me as a swim coach but she coaches Swimming Biking and Running! WOOT WOOT!
Tuesday was a day of rest. Jack had soccer but otherwise, we hung out. I took a nap and rested. Lizzie's fever broke in the early morning of Wednesday. So Wednesday is out for a workout (I don't want to get anyone else sick). Thursday, I'll be back at it!
The In-laws came to watch the kids and I had a great evening at the Tri 101 class! I look forward to every week of training but I wasn't looking forward to what we had been warned of - A Brick... Bike then Run... Repeat. We've done this once before and it wasn't so bad. However, from the sounds of others - this was suppose to be awful! Well -The good news. The "brick" legs were not as awful as warned..child birth much worse.... and by the second mile I was proud to say I could have kept going... I'm getting ahead of myself and telling you how much I struggle with running........
We started out with 2 loops (roughly a mile each loop) on bike. I forgot my helmet and Coach Rick lent me his.... (Thank You Kind Sir!). I practiced setting up our "transition" area. I get out there and decide to push it... just to see what it would be like...cause... what better place to practice right? when there are people to pick you up if you fall... unlike when I'm out by myself in the middle of no where! When I first got started I'm sure I got in the way of at least 3 people as I tried to get on my bike... I'm sure the elephant that rides an unicycle had more elegance. I had read in Chrissy Wellington's Book (Until February, I had no idea who she was) that when you are coming in from the bike to your run to gear up and put some intensity into the push so your legs are gearing up for the run... Well... I did just that (first time I forgot to gear down and had a heck of a time starting!) and started on my run and felt GREAT... Brick Legs were not as intense as the last time I practiced... SCORE!
The first run I tried to keep pace with friends and quickly learned I couldn't do it... So, back to the lesson of keeping your own pace - Sarah! Once I did that the side stitches went away and I started feeling stronger.....new feeling for me in the running world! Then I got back on the bike - again with the grace a monkey driving a convertible, and tried to book it. I did ok. I was tired this time around but I found that it helped to keep peddling even when going down hill. When I coasted I lost my timing.
"6 Minutes!" was all I heard as I pulled into the transition area. So off the bike, grabbed my water and started running! This run is the best I felt. I found my feet and cadence immediately. I wasn't fast but I was going forward. I didn't feel like I was falling apart and when I reached the finish line. I felt strong... like I could keep going. Yay for me... Now... to run 3 miles in a row and feel that way! I might actually be able to do this!
This is finally getting easier!
Unfortunately, I came home to Lizzie running a fever. So Tuesday was a no go on anything but my swim lesson (Thank You In-Laws for watching the kids). The swim went well. I was pushed to do more and felt alright about it. I call Lisi Bratcher Jesus of my swim world because without her I'd be lost! She has saved me from drowning myself! If y'all need help in the Huntsville area -she's your girl! I'm a little simple. She was introduced to me as a swim coach but she coaches Swimming Biking and Running! WOOT WOOT!
Tuesday was a day of rest. Jack had soccer but otherwise, we hung out. I took a nap and rested. Lizzie's fever broke in the early morning of Wednesday. So Wednesday is out for a workout (I don't want to get anyone else sick). Thursday, I'll be back at it!
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