I woke up before my alarm this morning. I had full intentions to FINALLY make it to a CrossFit class. I got up and started getting ready but my internal gut stopped me. So for whatever reason, today is a rest day.
The perk? A home cooked hot breakfast!
Not sure where the day will go. In laws are here nd the morning work out was the only one planned. Things could get interesting.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Whoop It Up Wednesday!
I mark today a day of landmark and success... even if it's about small victories!
First - I saw my goal weight on the scale for the DietBet Challenge I'm doing. Now granted, I need to stay at this weight and hopefully lower for 5 more days, but I actually saw the number on the scale and that was encouraging. In similar news, I was at the Doctors and in the past year I've lost 18lbs. while that isn't huge- it's more than I've done in a long time so I am please. Even more pleased that 14 of those pounds is from this year!
Second - I swam. It was a good swim. I managed 800 meters. Now, 600 of that were drills but I felt really good about how the session was going. I also discovered that am not afraid of the deep end like I was on Monday. I noticed my breathing was better today too. Now, to fix my sinking....
Third - I passed up on an evening workout to have a date with my husband. No Regrets there! Thanks to the inlaws that came over, the hubs and I had a nice meal. walked and did a little shopping this evening. It was super nice to hangout with the guy I married! I actually got to hold his hand instead of two littles.
Fourth - I realized I do love our dog. He had to go to the vet to get his manhood removed. This is after a week of thinking I was wrong to ever bring a puppy into our family. He is a Great Pyrenees Mix and at 18 weeks is 37 lbs and still very much a puppy. Chewing things. Crazy Energy and a pain in my side. He came back very happy to see the family and the kids were so happy to see him. I know this has nothing to do with Tri Training but it does have to do with emotional well being. I concluded that he is worth the work because of the love that gets shared. This makes for a happy family - Happy family means a momma can be a happy triathlete! A little random stress can reek havoc on an exercise session - or so I've notice.
First - I saw my goal weight on the scale for the DietBet Challenge I'm doing. Now granted, I need to stay at this weight and hopefully lower for 5 more days, but I actually saw the number on the scale and that was encouraging. In similar news, I was at the Doctors and in the past year I've lost 18lbs. while that isn't huge- it's more than I've done in a long time so I am please. Even more pleased that 14 of those pounds is from this year!
Second - I swam. It was a good swim. I managed 800 meters. Now, 600 of that were drills but I felt really good about how the session was going. I also discovered that am not afraid of the deep end like I was on Monday. I noticed my breathing was better today too. Now, to fix my sinking....
Third - I passed up on an evening workout to have a date with my husband. No Regrets there! Thanks to the inlaws that came over, the hubs and I had a nice meal. walked and did a little shopping this evening. It was super nice to hangout with the guy I married! I actually got to hold his hand instead of two littles.
Fourth - I realized I do love our dog. He had to go to the vet to get his manhood removed. This is after a week of thinking I was wrong to ever bring a puppy into our family. He is a Great Pyrenees Mix and at 18 weeks is 37 lbs and still very much a puppy. Chewing things. Crazy Energy and a pain in my side. He came back very happy to see the family and the kids were so happy to see him. I know this has nothing to do with Tri Training but it does have to do with emotional well being. I concluded that he is worth the work because of the love that gets shared. This makes for a happy family - Happy family means a momma can be a happy triathlete! A little random stress can reek havoc on an exercise session - or so I've notice.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
OMG - How Did I Forget To Talk About Swimsuits?!?!?!?!?
Needless to say, I am not ideal vision in a swimsuit. However, having kids has made me more relaxed about what I look like. I do like to keep my rolls and all that jiggle covered as much as possible. The first time I tried to find a "normal" one piece, I might as well have went for a 2 piece. Seriously, when did all these cut outs (while cute on others) be the end all to swimming fashion!?!?!? I found a swimsuit by "TYR" brand. I thought I scored. NOPE... I put that brand into "Must Be Designed For Europeans" category and took a step back! I have back fat... while I'm ok with showing a little... COME ON! I don't want to have boobage escaping from the sides, top and then having to compete for the same 10square inches my back fat and tummy rolls are fighting for!
So Back to my many Triathelete Blogs I've been stalking and found a company for plus size girls. It pleased me a little to know I was the smallest size they offered. I got it in the mail and was pleased! It covers all the important bits and appeared to be lined...
I didn't even look in the mirror for the last month I've had it. I just trusted it! I thought it covered everything and so I should be good. This week, I went the South Huntsville YMCA and their full length mirror is hard to miss. WOWZA! First, at the request of the hubs who likes me in pink, I am wearing a BRIGHT ROSE swimsuit (really - there should be a photo of this hot mess just to giggle at!). My toes are lime green from St. Patrick's Day. I have a blue and lime green swim cap on and my goggles . The double lining swimsuit has failed to visually protect my jugs and there is an outline of everything! The NUDE lining is flipped over at my groin so I took a double look to make sure it wasn't my Vajayjay hangin' out! LORD.... I was so embarrassed... I took a deep breath... fixed my swimsuit the best I could and then went out to the pool... I had some training to do... So... There is no telling how many people have seen the outline of my goodies... However, I'm still on the search for the perfect swimsuit. I might be out there in a sweat suit if I don't find anything......
So Back to my many Triathelete Blogs I've been stalking and found a company for plus size girls. It pleased me a little to know I was the smallest size they offered. I got it in the mail and was pleased! It covers all the important bits and appeared to be lined...
I didn't even look in the mirror for the last month I've had it. I just trusted it! I thought it covered everything and so I should be good. This week, I went the South Huntsville YMCA and their full length mirror is hard to miss. WOWZA! First, at the request of the hubs who likes me in pink, I am wearing a BRIGHT ROSE swimsuit (really - there should be a photo of this hot mess just to giggle at!). My toes are lime green from St. Patrick's Day. I have a blue and lime green swim cap on and my goggles . The double lining swimsuit has failed to visually protect my jugs and there is an outline of everything! The NUDE lining is flipped over at my groin so I took a double look to make sure it wasn't my Vajayjay hangin' out! LORD.... I was so embarrassed... I took a deep breath... fixed my swimsuit the best I could and then went out to the pool... I had some training to do... So... There is no telling how many people have seen the outline of my goodies... However, I'm still on the search for the perfect swimsuit. I might be out there in a sweat suit if I don't find anything......
Tragic Tuesday
It just didn't start well. I slept in. Panic to get everyone rest. Our Great Pyrenees Mix is getting nutered and had to be at the vet across town (on a good day 40 minutes) and I wanted to work out after we dropped him off. FAIL. We get to the YMCA. I get 20 minutes of Drills in and I hear from the YMCA childcare staff. Jack has wet himself. So I pack up my gear(I was planning a 30 minute swim and then a 60 minute spin class), picked up my pee soaked kid (because he's a big boy I don't carry spare clothes any more) and loaded everyone up in the car.
What does one do with a pee soaked kid and a list of errands? Go to Walmart. I'd like to note I was not the only momma with a kid in pee soaked underwear in the kid's section. Any who, we picked up what we needed (and a little more) and came home. Other than now and the next 30 minutes. I won't have time to fit in a work out. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Here's to a better tomorrow!
What does one do with a pee soaked kid and a list of errands? Go to Walmart. I'd like to note I was not the only momma with a kid in pee soaked underwear in the kid's section. Any who, we picked up what we needed (and a little more) and came home. Other than now and the next 30 minutes. I won't have time to fit in a work out. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Here's to a better tomorrow!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Manic Monday
Needless to say, for those that know me decently well or have just kept up with this blog, I didn't make it to an early morning workout. These allergies are killing me. As soon as I lay down I'm coughing and choking. I didn't want to take night time meds and wake up in a fog so I took Robitussin. It didn't work well. I got an hour sleep before the coughing set in. 3 hours of sleep was not enough for a morning work out. I managed to get 5 hours and change (change being trying to keep my body and brain still while the kids watched The Grinch & an episode of Dora). The Day is planned and I should be able to knock out a swim and short run! We'll see how that goes!
4:30pm - I got out there and did a 45 minute swim. Admittedly, it was mostly drills. I was pretty tired by the end of drills. Once I got out of the pool I sat in the sauna for a few minutes. Dressed in my running gear and hit the treadmill.I did a 18 minute mile. Considering I had been in the pool, I was decently happy with just getting it done. Next. 40minute run tonight at the Tri 101 Class. I'll let you know how that goes.
6:00pm Tri 101 Training was challenging. We apparently (I'm convinced I ran a bit shorter distance) did 3.3 miles. Well..... I tried too! The idea was to run 6 minutes walk 1. but I think I did that only twice. The rest of the time I would have to walk, catch my breath and then keep going. I got some Coach Larry & LD lLOVE! Those two can run and not break a sweat. They can hold a conversation, cheer, smile, holler and not look rattled! I, on the other hand, will post a picture of my after glow. Cherry Red Face, the sounds of Gasping Haunted Ghosts coming from my lips and a stink like none other.
Some Topics of Discussion in my head while I ran:
Outside is better than Treadmill any day - 40 minutes outside was tough but it was so much easier than getting on a treadmill at the YMCA. It's a mental game I'm sure, but the greenway was pretty and had distractions!
Water vs Nuun - Today was the first time I ran drinking something other than water. I have been drinking coconut water after a run/workout but I decided to try Nuun during (I've been feeling mentally sluggish in the middle of a run). I felt great. I didn't get that foggy feeling last night. I'm going to try it again and see if I have the same results, if so, Nuun is my favorite "extra" of the sport. I tried lemon lime and it wasn't bad. My only complaint is that by the middle my water was warm but cold - it was tasty. In random thought, if it gets much hotter i might need to run with a camelbak. I was thirsty the whole run!
Chafing - While it has been talked about in training and in books, unless you've experienced it, then its just a word! Last night I tried wearing my new North Face Skort I got on winter time clearance. It was breathable and light. I think I won the lotto. Once we got on the run I realized I was wrong. The short rode up and it was thigh on thigh action. um. ouch. I guess I need to purchase some grease.
New Workout Clothes - They make me excited to get out and do something in them but sometimes oldies are better!
Triathletes - I don't know how people do an Ironman. I'm struggling to learn how to do a sprint! Do people training for an Ironman ever rest?
4:30pm - I got out there and did a 45 minute swim. Admittedly, it was mostly drills. I was pretty tired by the end of drills. Once I got out of the pool I sat in the sauna for a few minutes. Dressed in my running gear and hit the treadmill.I did a 18 minute mile. Considering I had been in the pool, I was decently happy with just getting it done. Next. 40minute run tonight at the Tri 101 Class. I'll let you know how that goes.
6:00pm Tri 101 Training was challenging. We apparently (I'm convinced I ran a bit shorter distance) did 3.3 miles. Well..... I tried too! The idea was to run 6 minutes walk 1. but I think I did that only twice. The rest of the time I would have to walk, catch my breath and then keep going. I got some Coach Larry & LD lLOVE! Those two can run and not break a sweat. They can hold a conversation, cheer, smile, holler and not look rattled! I, on the other hand, will post a picture of my after glow. Cherry Red Face, the sounds of Gasping Haunted Ghosts coming from my lips and a stink like none other.
Some Topics of Discussion in my head while I ran:
Outside is better than Treadmill any day - 40 minutes outside was tough but it was so much easier than getting on a treadmill at the YMCA. It's a mental game I'm sure, but the greenway was pretty and had distractions!
Water vs Nuun - Today was the first time I ran drinking something other than water. I have been drinking coconut water after a run/workout but I decided to try Nuun during (I've been feeling mentally sluggish in the middle of a run). I felt great. I didn't get that foggy feeling last night. I'm going to try it again and see if I have the same results, if so, Nuun is my favorite "extra" of the sport. I tried lemon lime and it wasn't bad. My only complaint is that by the middle my water was warm but cold - it was tasty. In random thought, if it gets much hotter i might need to run with a camelbak. I was thirsty the whole run!
Chafing - While it has been talked about in training and in books, unless you've experienced it, then its just a word! Last night I tried wearing my new North Face Skort I got on winter time clearance. It was breathable and light. I think I won the lotto. Once we got on the run I realized I was wrong. The short rode up and it was thigh on thigh action. um. ouch. I guess I need to purchase some grease.
New Workout Clothes - They make me excited to get out and do something in them but sometimes oldies are better!
Triathletes - I don't know how people do an Ironman. I'm struggling to learn how to do a sprint! Do people training for an Ironman ever rest?
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Sunday - Rest Day
Rest Day - This means trying to wake up after taking night time medicine for these Allergies I'm dealing with. Spending quality time at Chuck E Cheese with the family (no food - just play!) and then eating a reasonably healthy meal at Golden Corral (I loved their Smoked Turkey BBQ Salad. Kept the cheese and used lemons for salad dressing). Came home and did a little cleaning here, a little organizing there and then headed outside. I spent a good hour cleaning up the back patio and yard. I didn't waste a lot of time online today but I did relax a little with some surfing. :-) Then back to the kitchen to prep tomorrows supper (Hello Crock Pot), cut up veggies, pack lunches, packed gym/swim bag, got together 4 bags of things to take to donation and make supper for tonight.
Supper tonight:Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Beef
Supper tomorrow: Dump all into crock-pot: Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Chicken & Salad Dressing, Water. Place on high for the day. (While I understand salad dressing is not "healthy"- it's what I got and it's ready to go!). Strawberries are cut and ready for dessert.
So on this restful day, I prepped the first of this weeks food and made a food plan for the rest of the week, grocery list, scheduled workouts, fun and Things To Do.
Now that I'm really getting into the meat of training it's helping organize the other part of my life that I let slip simply because I could. The perk - I'm good at organizing and happy to do it and live by it.
Supper tonight:Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Beef
Supper tomorrow: Dump all into crock-pot: Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Chicken & Salad Dressing, Water. Place on high for the day. (While I understand salad dressing is not "healthy"- it's what I got and it's ready to go!). Strawberries are cut and ready for dessert.
So on this restful day, I prepped the first of this weeks food and made a food plan for the rest of the week, grocery list, scheduled workouts, fun and Things To Do.
Now that I'm really getting into the meat of training it's helping organize the other part of my life that I let slip simply because I could. The perk - I'm good at organizing and happy to do it and live by it.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Just Keep Swimming!
I had to say this to myself over and over during today's group swim lesson. Between being out of shape and lacking skill in the swim department, I was struggling. I forgot to breathe. I got choked on water. I got tired. I've got to get in the water more often!
I'm feeling like I need to just MOVE!
Overall, I felt like the class went well. I was nervous going into it. We split up and individualized the training so that helped. Then we got out of the pool and practiced jumping in (OMG The NERVES!), kicking off the side and then swimming down and back touching the wall. That was hard work. I was exhausted. I did what I could and make it. I didn't want to cheat myself of training time but I didn't want to drown either.
I find I have a hard time not cheering for the others! If they do something "right" I hear a hoot and holler come from my lips before I can stop it! So Sorry for those who don't appreciate my overenthusiastic nature. This is been a person journey for me- trying something new and sticking with it... I'm just excited at each success point! No matter who has the success!
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