Um. Yeah. Not a lot to post because All -Day "Morning Sickness" has officially arrived. I haven't done anything since last Sunday and this Sunday isn't looking that promising either. From waking up, getting everyone ready for school and then tackling the day, there isn't much left for exercise. The thought of swimming makes me want to hurl. The idea of running makes my stomach attack my throat and then there's the idea that I have to maintain balance on a bike - that has disaster written all over it. Apparently I had Morning Sickness with the other two but it wasn't like this... at least I don't remember it knocking me out for a week.
My goals are on hold until I can figure out how to handle this pregnancy and exercise. I don't want to lose what I've gained, but I want to be smart about it as well. So, until I can get my butt in gear ...
Monday, August 26, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Rest Day turned into Days
Um. yeah. This pregnancy (yes... i'm only 7 weeks a long - long way to go) is kicking my tail. I am whipped. After a serious Saturday and Sunday I was looking forward to Monday work out too. Alas, I had childcare issues so it turned into a rest day. Then Tuesday came... then Wednesday and they both turned into rest days. Today I've got to get out and do something! I just have no energy! non! The past 2 days I've slept 12 hours and took hour naps in the day.
My struggle is this- I've worked hard at adding exercise and movement into my life this year and I don't want to fall back into old habits. However, I want to feel good about exercise and so far I've just been MORE tired. Finding a balance is proving difficult.
My struggle is this- I've worked hard at adding exercise and movement into my life this year and I don't want to fall back into old habits. However, I want to feel good about exercise and so far I've just been MORE tired. Finding a balance is proving difficult.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sunday Run
Sunday was a good day. It started off at 5am (I'm not really loving 5am but apparently if you get moving first thing, you don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day). Same drill as the day before. Out the door at 5:30am and at Fleet Feet at 6am. Met up with a couple others that are in the 1/2 Marthon Training and Tri 102 class.
First things first, I have to start prepping my morning exercise needs at night when I'm thinking straight, because I keep leaving things... important things.... like socks. Yes.. I wore my flipflops thinking I had socks and shoes in the car- but I just had shoes. So I start running in my new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13. Now I don't know what the name really means (I'm sure it puts it into a category of shoes) but I LOVED them. After running 4 miles in my old trashed Mizunos, these were so comfy. It wasn't my feet hurting but my thighs from the run Saturday. We were off and I felt alright. I was slow, breathin' like a hoover as the others carried on a casual conversation - no winded at all- but I was doing it. And then we started a slow incline and I lost all faith. I started run walking and it just didn't stop after that. SUCH a mental game! I couldn't keep running! Once we got to the neighborhood I lost my mind. I just couldn't keep it together - the body begging to walk instead of run was strong. AND I listened. Once we got out of the neighborhood and on open ground I could run again... UNTIL the blister popped. Yes.. not wearing socks was a bad idea. 5.89 miles later and my heel HURT. so off the shoes came and I walked the last 1/4 mile.
I'm super proud though. I managed to run walk 5.89 miles in 1 hour 26 minutes. Not a great time, but I'm not complaining. I did it!
I had a nap (needless to say), Icy Hot my legs (more Icy than Hot) and felt so much better. The kids started School Monday Morning so we had our cuddle time too!
First things first, I have to start prepping my morning exercise needs at night when I'm thinking straight, because I keep leaving things... important things.... like socks. Yes.. I wore my flipflops thinking I had socks and shoes in the car- but I just had shoes. So I start running in my new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13. Now I don't know what the name really means (I'm sure it puts it into a category of shoes) but I LOVED them. After running 4 miles in my old trashed Mizunos, these were so comfy. It wasn't my feet hurting but my thighs from the run Saturday. We were off and I felt alright. I was slow, breathin' like a hoover as the others carried on a casual conversation - no winded at all- but I was doing it. And then we started a slow incline and I lost all faith. I started run walking and it just didn't stop after that. SUCH a mental game! I couldn't keep running! Once we got to the neighborhood I lost my mind. I just couldn't keep it together - the body begging to walk instead of run was strong. AND I listened. Once we got out of the neighborhood and on open ground I could run again... UNTIL the blister popped. Yes.. not wearing socks was a bad idea. 5.89 miles later and my heel HURT. so off the shoes came and I walked the last 1/4 mile.
I'm super proud though. I managed to run walk 5.89 miles in 1 hour 26 minutes. Not a great time, but I'm not complaining. I did it!
I had a nap (needless to say), Icy Hot my legs (more Icy than Hot) and felt so much better. The kids started School Monday Morning so we had our cuddle time too!
Adrenaline GTS 13
Adrenaline GTS 13
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Oh Saturday!
Today was a very out of the box day for me. I woke up at 5am, out of the house at 5:32am, at the lake by 6:30am and in a very gross lake at 7am. I believe the term was "man eating weeds". If Guntersville Lake was bad, this was disastrous. Lake Guntersville was shallow, rocky and weedy. Goosepond Colony was 8ft deep with 7ft weeds. If one was skilled at Freestyle, it wasn't so bad because your feet were up. If one is not so skilled, your feet were constantly mixing with the weeds. I was not skilled. I had a couple mini panic attacks. Really, anytime I put my face in the water and saw the begin clip from "True Blood", I did a random breast stroke. I started off first in the water and was second last coming to the beach. If that tells you anything of my lack of speed.
Once we got on the beach everyone was rested waiting for me to get out of the water - then it was running 4 miles. Needless to say I was one of the last at starting running and finishing the run. I was pretty proud of myself though, I ran the 4 hilly miles. I slowed down to walk 3 times and stopped and stretched once. That's a great record for me!
I was in the car around 9am and home by 10:15am. What a morning!
I have to say, I am apart of a great group of people. Even with all my fears of open water, they talked me through it, encouraged me and showed me it could be done. It was so encouraging for me to watch friends and couples encourage each other on. I am so grateful for those who do this (no paycheck) to encourage us/me to exercise and get out, be healthy. It's very overwhelming to think that complete strangers think my health is valuable enough for them to spend time to teach me how to do this!
Once we got on the beach everyone was rested waiting for me to get out of the water - then it was running 4 miles. Needless to say I was one of the last at starting running and finishing the run. I was pretty proud of myself though, I ran the 4 hilly miles. I slowed down to walk 3 times and stopped and stretched once. That's a great record for me!
I was in the car around 9am and home by 10:15am. What a morning!
I have to say, I am apart of a great group of people. Even with all my fears of open water, they talked me through it, encouraged me and showed me it could be done. It was so encouraging for me to watch friends and couples encourage each other on. I am so grateful for those who do this (no paycheck) to encourage us/me to exercise and get out, be healthy. It's very overwhelming to think that complete strangers think my health is valuable enough for them to spend time to teach me how to do this!
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Setting Priorities
Today I had to give myself a talk about Priorities. I am GREAT at creating a plan but not so great on following through. What makes it change? Priorities. We've all heard (or been told) we make time for what is important to us. Well - it's true.
I'm breaking old habits here and it's taking more effort than I thought. I have to pat myself on the back though- this is the longest I've gone with consistent effort towards exercising. I'm thrilled! However, to reach my goals, I must work the plan. This is proving to be a challenge.
So what are my priorities?
My Family come first. I'd like to say God, Me, My Marriage but collectively - Family. It's a balancing act. I must be healthy and take care of me, I need to model and teach my kids to do the same thing. So how do I do this and still have time for the things that are secondary? I have to stick to the plan - if I do that - there will be wiggle room for flexibility. Am I rambling? Yes.
I'm looking at this weekend and I have 2 big fitness challenges for myself. Saturday we are doing a Swim (400meters+OWS) and a Run (4miles+). Sunday I have a 5-6mile hilly run. This is more than I usually do in 2 days. However, if I would have stayed on page for prep- It would have been easier mentally - and I think Physically. However, I'm up to the challenge.
So.... I vomit all this to remind myself and yall, that we need to live by our priorities and the rest will take care of itself... And if you find that something isn't - then hey - it might be a priority :-)!
I'm breaking old habits here and it's taking more effort than I thought. I have to pat myself on the back though- this is the longest I've gone with consistent effort towards exercising. I'm thrilled! However, to reach my goals, I must work the plan. This is proving to be a challenge.
So what are my priorities?
My Family come first. I'd like to say God, Me, My Marriage but collectively - Family. It's a balancing act. I must be healthy and take care of me, I need to model and teach my kids to do the same thing. So how do I do this and still have time for the things that are secondary? I have to stick to the plan - if I do that - there will be wiggle room for flexibility. Am I rambling? Yes.
I'm looking at this weekend and I have 2 big fitness challenges for myself. Saturday we are doing a Swim (400meters+OWS) and a Run (4miles+). Sunday I have a 5-6mile hilly run. This is more than I usually do in 2 days. However, if I would have stayed on page for prep- It would have been easier mentally - and I think Physically. However, I'm up to the challenge.
So.... I vomit all this to remind myself and yall, that we need to live by our priorities and the rest will take care of itself... And if you find that something isn't - then hey - it might be a priority :-)!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Update
The kids and I have been busy!
Sunday - Rest
Monday - 1 hour Stretching
Tuesday - I can't even remember
Wednesday - I could not sleep- so I finally left the house at 5:15am and went for a swim. However, one needs goggles to practice freestyle properly. Instead, I practiced my back stroke. Ouch... Nice back up plan. I need to swim more.
I have plans for my Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Here's to gettin' it done.
Sunday - Rest
Monday - 1 hour Stretching
Tuesday - I can't even remember
Wednesday - I could not sleep- so I finally left the house at 5:15am and went for a swim. However, one needs goggles to practice freestyle properly. Instead, I practiced my back stroke. Ouch... Nice back up plan. I need to swim more.
I have plans for my Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Here's to gettin' it done.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Guntersville Spa
Friday ended up to be an alright day. I fit in my workout, nap, last breakfast with Canadian Family, Jack's Preschool Orientation, and the YMCA - where the lunch lap swim was so crowded that one lane had 3 people in it. The kids got a good swim in though! Quick stop at the grocery store (We were getting into the creative - what can I make with what I have - arena). The afternoon was followed by a bit of laziness and then sleep - lots of sleep.
Today I woke up with a start - and it was 6:45am. Why? No clue.
Our workout today was to swim at Lake Guntersville and then Run. On the way there (about an hour and ten minutes from my house) it was thundering, lightening and raining but one we got to the lake it was sunny and humid. We got together, ran through our swim plan (600m) and then actually got in the water. It was like a Redneck Spa. Lukewarm in temperature, silty mud, rocks on the bottom to massage your feet with weeds that tangle around your arms and legs as you walk & swim. We swam 200m (to one buoy and back) before the thunder started. Out of the lake we did - and came home. Apparently we can't risk lightening for the swim or run. So I came home, jumped into the shower and hung out with the family. There may have been a nap tucked in there at some point too.
It wasn't a long swim, but it was nice to get a "feel" for open water swim with friends along side me.
So here was The Plan and what really happened. I'd like to say Oops but it was great to spend time with family. So I'm learning to balance, set priorities and work hard when I'm doing it.
yeah - so nothing like the original plan. I didn't even get to keep up with the schedule set for us by the Tri 102 peeps - this week I'm back on the ball!
Today I woke up with a start - and it was 6:45am. Why? No clue.
Our workout today was to swim at Lake Guntersville and then Run. On the way there (about an hour and ten minutes from my house) it was thundering, lightening and raining but one we got to the lake it was sunny and humid. We got together, ran through our swim plan (600m) and then actually got in the water. It was like a Redneck Spa. Lukewarm in temperature, silty mud, rocks on the bottom to massage your feet with weeds that tangle around your arms and legs as you walk & swim. We swam 200m (to one buoy and back) before the thunder started. Out of the lake we did - and came home. Apparently we can't risk lightening for the swim or run. So I came home, jumped into the shower and hung out with the family. There may have been a nap tucked in there at some point too.
It wasn't a long swim, but it was nice to get a "feel" for open water swim with friends along side me.
So here was The Plan and what really happened. I'd like to say Oops but it was great to spend time with family. So I'm learning to balance, set priorities and work hard when I'm doing it.
The Plan -
Sunday 4 - Swim & 5k Run/N/A
Sunday 4 - Swim & 5k Run/N/A
Monday 5 - Swim, Crossfit, Spin, Pilates/ Crossfit
Tuesday 6 - Make up Tri 102/ 30 minute swim
Wednesday 7 - Swim, Crossfit, Spin, Pilates /Crossfit & Spin
Thursday 8 - Swim, 5k Run / N/A
Friday 9 - Crossfit, Spin, ?/Crossfit
Saturday 10 - Guntersville /Guntersville
yeah - so nothing like the original plan. I didn't even get to keep up with the schedule set for us by the Tri 102 peeps - this week I'm back on the ball!
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Ah- back on track
I got back on track Wednesday. I was able to make it to Crossfit and Spin. What I didn't fit in was a swim. I'm a little concerned but life got in the way (yay kids!) but it's not like I'll drown, I just don't swim pretty.
Today will be an interesting Juggle. Last day of family in town and I forgot to set my alarm clock this morning so no morning swim or work out. Alas, this is life isn't it? A morning at the park, afternoon and evening with family - those are my priorities today.
Today will be an interesting Juggle. Last day of family in town and I forgot to set my alarm clock this morning so no morning swim or work out. Alas, this is life isn't it? A morning at the park, afternoon and evening with family - those are my priorities today.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
I forgot....
I had big plans to wake up and take on the world... until I got that reminder phone call the kids had their dentist appointments this morning... so no morning workout for me... OOPPS. I did manage to get in a 30 swim this evening... It wasn't stressful or hard but it was something... Now, back on plan tomorrow morning!
This whole planning, scheduling and being organized has it's moments.
This whole planning, scheduling and being organized has it's moments.
Monday, August 5, 2013
This Week's Plan - Adjusted
Well the good news is that I can back down on training... seems I'm a little over-zealous! Unfortunately, I backed down a little too much - but that's life right? Lizzie only turns 5 years old once, and I've capitalized on it! I had big plans for yesterday and today but only managed to attend Crossfit. I'll make up tomorrow. :-) Love my baby girl! Happy Birthday Lizzie!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
This Week's Plan 8.4-8.10
Life is already picking up for us! I'm focusing on movement (getting myself ready for the Frantic Frog only 34 Days), I'll have family in town a couple of days and getting the kids ready for school. The summer is in full swing and we have tall grass, a happy energetic dog and a things-to-do list a mile long. So I need a plan - gone are are the days where I'll get it done at some point. (I emailed this to the my Tri 102 coaches for imput so it's subject to change).
I have got to improve my swim and run - so If I can, I'll be sneaking in a short run here and there. At this point my triceps are still hurty - even with the icy hot, so I'm hoping they magically heal through the night. I'd like to rub my eye or eat without hurting.
Alright - off to cuddle with my kids!
The Plan -
Sunday 4 - Swim & 5k Run
Sunday 4 - Swim & 5k Run
Monday 5 - Swim, Crossfit, Spin, Pilates
Tuesday 6 - Make up Tri 102
Wednesday 7 - Swim, Crossfit, Spin, Pilates
Thursday 8 - Swim, 5k Run
Friday 9 - Crossfit, Spin, ?
Saturday 10 - Guntersville
Sunday 11 - RestI have got to improve my swim and run - so If I can, I'll be sneaking in a short run here and there. At this point my triceps are still hurty - even with the icy hot, so I'm hoping they magically heal through the night. I'd like to rub my eye or eat without hurting.
Alright - off to cuddle with my kids!
25 Miles!
Today was the Summer Sizzler Metric Century Ride in New Hope, AL. absolutely beautiful area. There were plenty of acreages on sale along the ride which allowed me to dream about living out in the county! I chose to ride 25 miles but I had amazing friends who rode 45 and 75 miles.
Who was happy they took a rest day yesterday? THIS GIRL!
While I shorted myself a work out day. I don't know that I would have been able to do today's bike ride with the vigor I had. Cause I got tired! I imagine 45 miles would have done me in. At least I know when I wake up tomorrow, I can move.
https://www.facebook.com/SummerSizzlerRide
http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?fEID=16669
The first 12 miles made it all seem possible. The last 1/2 of the ride gave new meaning to rolling hills.
Here is a link to the map to give you an idea of the elevation. 25 mile- http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/103214115
I did have a good time. Now that it's over and I took a nap, I'm happy I did it. I questioned myself a few times mainly on the last big hill as a walked my bike. However, I really do enjoy riding my bike out in the country. I love the sites, sound of the wind and the odd smells. Looking at the road kill was kind of fun too!
Who was happy they took a rest day yesterday? THIS GIRL!
While I shorted myself a work out day. I don't know that I would have been able to do today's bike ride with the vigor I had. Cause I got tired! I imagine 45 miles would have done me in. At least I know when I wake up tomorrow, I can move.
https://www.facebook.com/SummerSizzlerRide
http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?fEID=16669
The first 12 miles made it all seem possible. The last 1/2 of the ride gave new meaning to rolling hills.
Here is a link to the map to give you an idea of the elevation. 25 mile- http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/103214115
The above picture is of us starting out. It's proof that I start off like a drunk beginner... notice the area I've cleared around me.
Proof I showed up.
I did have a good time. Now that it's over and I took a nap, I'm happy I did it. I questioned myself a few times mainly on the last big hill as a walked my bike. However, I really do enjoy riding my bike out in the country. I love the sites, sound of the wind and the odd smells. Looking at the road kill was kind of fun too!
I was unsure if I would know anyone (and if anyone would acknowledge me) but it turned out fantastic. Familiar faces passed me and at the rest stop I had a great conversation with a few people. Overall, it was a great experience!
added: I forgot to mention that my triceps HURT! It hurt to lift my arms/hands to push my glasses up on my face. When you don't have a strong core, riding a road bike turns into one LONG push up. I finally admitted it was hurty and applied some Icy Hot. I'm hoping that helps it enough that I can give it a good stretch here in a little and work that all out. The the very least, Icy Hot is a nice distraction from the pain.
added: I forgot to mention that my triceps HURT! It hurt to lift my arms/hands to push my glasses up on my face. When you don't have a strong core, riding a road bike turns into one LONG push up. I finally admitted it was hurty and applied some Icy Hot. I'm hoping that helps it enough that I can give it a good stretch here in a little and work that all out. The the very least, Icy Hot is a nice distraction from the pain.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Ouch
Somewhere around 3am this morning it was clear today was going to be a rest day. While Yoga did help, my arms (triceps) are killing me. I need them for the bike ride tomorrow and I don't want to wear them out for swimming, so Friday is a rest day. I shut off my alarm and slept in. It was nice. No lie. However, It's not like I slept in late. 7am and I'm playing legos. :-) It's close to 9pm and I still struggle to raise my arms... they just hurt. Stretching is a good hurt but still ouchy! Did I mention OOOOOUCHY?!?!?! I'm hoping they will be better by tomorrow.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Thursday - Slower Day
Wednesday Evening was a wonderful pre-birthday party for Lizzie. The kids went to sleep happy and I was able to crash by 10pm... seems to be a pattern. My body is feeling the aches and that made sleeping a little challenging. I felt like (but didn't) I needed to do some stretching/yoga to get the uncomfortable out. I have a feeling that I'll have this for the next couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to what people describe as "good pain".... I'm not there yet.
Thursday Morning turned into a rest time. I'm not sure if I'll regret it or not, but having a restless night and not a busy day planned, I figured I could take the kids to the YMCA at some point and knock out my swim and run. The morning turned out be be a much needed chill time with the kids. I surfed the internet, we had birthday cake for snack and everyone seemed in a good mood.
We arrive at the YMCA and was greeted with this on the door.
Yes- that is a no guns sign... I'm not sure what happened to need to post but really?
I get in and realize I forgot socks for the kids. $2 later I have 2 pairs of socks for the kids, they are happy playing and I go to the pool. The first family changing room I go to SMELLS LIKE DIRTY DIAPER. It's gross. I can't stomach it past 30 seconds. I leave. I have to deal with the public woman's room but that's better than smelling urine, so I've settled down. :-) I get my swim gear together and I realized I forgot my cap.. again... I get in the pool and do my drills 45 minutes later and I feel successful. My drills were good but tiring. I had to break every 25m but considering it's my 3rd swim back, I'm still ok with it. Once drills were done I faced the freestyle head on. This always makes me nervous. so I gave myself a talk... I know what to do. I've seen how to do it. Now I just need to put the puzzle together. after about 100m it started to come together. another 50m and I felt tired but good. Then, the 8 year old life guard kicked me out of the pool for water aerobics. So... over all... it was a good swim.
I went into the steam room and laid down. The steam felt so good. all of a sudden I hear a POP! I freak out because I think it's a gun! after a second I realize it was my water bottle snapping from the heat! Got me up though- so I began my stretching. It's so easy to stretch in the heat.
Brought the kids home and had a low key afternoon. Once the hubs got home I went back to the YMCA. Maybe a bit obsessive but I have 2 weeks to get myself to where I was before and hopefully a little better. I'm not there yet.
Total Core - 20 minutes of ab hell. The 20 something instructor was full of energy as she modeled and talked through what to do. To her credit, she filled those 20 minutes with props so you were distracted and didn't realize you were doing the same thing repeatedly. We used a mat, step on a slope, Big Ball, weights and our abs. OUCH.
At the end of Total Core I could feel my blood sugar dropping. I hadn't brought any snacks (just water) so I grabbed a chocolate chip cliff bar from the vending machine. It was easy to eat, tasted alright and I was surprised at how I didn't have any issues with it. about 10 minutes later I was feeling normal again. I'm going to have to go buy a stash of those!
Spin- 60 minutes of peddling (we did 20 miles). It was called "Fast 30" and all about the 30 second surges. These came every 10 minutes.... so if you do the math, that was 5 with the last 10 being a cool down. This also included 3-10 minute hills and 1 warm up and 1 cool down hill. "Michelle" must be a preacher - cause she had quotes and scriptures falling out her mouth. It dawned on me that I should make a mental note of the one-liners and quotes - but there were just too many to remember. I guess you'll have to show up to her class to hear them.
With Spin over, I realized I needed something else. The Cliff Bar had been spent so I opted for a Coconut Water. It was awesomely refreshing, hit the system quickly and by the time Yoga started, I was ready. I already have Coconut Water in my stash so I need to make a point to make sure I have some in my gym bag.
Yoga - um. this lady doesn't have time for beginners - so I had to take the initiative to scale it down. I just couldn't do all the pressure on my shoulders. On a good day I would struggle, today they ache- really bad. It fact, with everything, my triceps hurt the worst. I followed along decently but there were a few time when my thighs and arms just couldn't play with the big boys and I had to stop and rest. I did see a familiar face in the group so that was really nice!
Needless to say I came home tired, hungry and not prepared for Lizzie to be awake. She had a tough time when I left (tears, lots of hugs and love-yous). So for her to be awake, well, it just wasn't want I wanted to deal with. I did though. I put her in her bed, laid beside her. We both relax... and then I got freezing cold. I problem I've talked about before. Once I hit shivering I got up (waking Lizzie) and jumped into a very hot shower. 20 minutes later I stepped out of the shower to Lizzie being awake again.... I had her cuddle with Scott while I grabbed some food. We cuddled in the bed and watched a little tv - she conked out soon after. Here I am.. sharing my day. And yes, my triceps/arms hurt still. I can barely lift them off the keyboard. I think I'll call it a night!
Thursday Morning turned into a rest time. I'm not sure if I'll regret it or not, but having a restless night and not a busy day planned, I figured I could take the kids to the YMCA at some point and knock out my swim and run. The morning turned out be be a much needed chill time with the kids. I surfed the internet, we had birthday cake for snack and everyone seemed in a good mood.
We arrive at the YMCA and was greeted with this on the door.
Yes- that is a no guns sign... I'm not sure what happened to need to post but really?
I get in and realize I forgot socks for the kids. $2 later I have 2 pairs of socks for the kids, they are happy playing and I go to the pool. The first family changing room I go to SMELLS LIKE DIRTY DIAPER. It's gross. I can't stomach it past 30 seconds. I leave. I have to deal with the public woman's room but that's better than smelling urine, so I've settled down. :-) I get my swim gear together and I realized I forgot my cap.. again... I get in the pool and do my drills 45 minutes later and I feel successful. My drills were good but tiring. I had to break every 25m but considering it's my 3rd swim back, I'm still ok with it. Once drills were done I faced the freestyle head on. This always makes me nervous. so I gave myself a talk... I know what to do. I've seen how to do it. Now I just need to put the puzzle together. after about 100m it started to come together. another 50m and I felt tired but good. Then, the 8 year old life guard kicked me out of the pool for water aerobics. So... over all... it was a good swim.
I went into the steam room and laid down. The steam felt so good. all of a sudden I hear a POP! I freak out because I think it's a gun! after a second I realize it was my water bottle snapping from the heat! Got me up though- so I began my stretching. It's so easy to stretch in the heat.
Brought the kids home and had a low key afternoon. Once the hubs got home I went back to the YMCA. Maybe a bit obsessive but I have 2 weeks to get myself to where I was before and hopefully a little better. I'm not there yet.
Total Core - 20 minutes of ab hell. The 20 something instructor was full of energy as she modeled and talked through what to do. To her credit, she filled those 20 minutes with props so you were distracted and didn't realize you were doing the same thing repeatedly. We used a mat, step on a slope, Big Ball, weights and our abs. OUCH.
At the end of Total Core I could feel my blood sugar dropping. I hadn't brought any snacks (just water) so I grabbed a chocolate chip cliff bar from the vending machine. It was easy to eat, tasted alright and I was surprised at how I didn't have any issues with it. about 10 minutes later I was feeling normal again. I'm going to have to go buy a stash of those!
Spin- 60 minutes of peddling (we did 20 miles). It was called "Fast 30" and all about the 30 second surges. These came every 10 minutes.... so if you do the math, that was 5 with the last 10 being a cool down. This also included 3-10 minute hills and 1 warm up and 1 cool down hill. "Michelle" must be a preacher - cause she had quotes and scriptures falling out her mouth. It dawned on me that I should make a mental note of the one-liners and quotes - but there were just too many to remember. I guess you'll have to show up to her class to hear them.
With Spin over, I realized I needed something else. The Cliff Bar had been spent so I opted for a Coconut Water. It was awesomely refreshing, hit the system quickly and by the time Yoga started, I was ready. I already have Coconut Water in my stash so I need to make a point to make sure I have some in my gym bag.
Yoga - um. this lady doesn't have time for beginners - so I had to take the initiative to scale it down. I just couldn't do all the pressure on my shoulders. On a good day I would struggle, today they ache- really bad. It fact, with everything, my triceps hurt the worst. I followed along decently but there were a few time when my thighs and arms just couldn't play with the big boys and I had to stop and rest. I did see a familiar face in the group so that was really nice!
Needless to say I came home tired, hungry and not prepared for Lizzie to be awake. She had a tough time when I left (tears, lots of hugs and love-yous). So for her to be awake, well, it just wasn't want I wanted to deal with. I did though. I put her in her bed, laid beside her. We both relax... and then I got freezing cold. I problem I've talked about before. Once I hit shivering I got up (waking Lizzie) and jumped into a very hot shower. 20 minutes later I stepped out of the shower to Lizzie being awake again.... I had her cuddle with Scott while I grabbed some food. We cuddled in the bed and watched a little tv - she conked out soon after. Here I am.. sharing my day. And yes, my triceps/arms hurt still. I can barely lift them off the keyboard. I think I'll call it a night!
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