Today, we did not ride because it was cold...again... Luckily, we rode 52 miles yesterday so I was not completely heartbroken! Ginger and I went to the gym and lifted weights. Finally, I got in the pool and swam 550 yards. The first 100 was under 2:00 but it was much slower after that. I forgot how much I like to swim but how tiring it is. At least I got in and started.
This week...
Monday-ride with Ginger, Pat, Kenny and Mike
Tuesday-teach 4 spin classes, lift weights, maybe run
Wednesday-teach 1 spin class and some sort of cardio (weather dependent)
Thursday-ride with Pat, lift weights
Friday-teach 1 spin class and maybe a run
Saturday-ride
Sunday-ride
Will check back next Sunday to see how I did.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Law of the Garbage Truck
Law of the Garbage Truck (From my sister-in-law, Rachelle)
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right In front of us. My taxi
driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! Te driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi river just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, 'Why did you just do that?
This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, ' The Law of the Garbage Truck'.
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage,
full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up,
they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a garbage-free day!
Now, I get it...I have been letting the garbage truck take over my days recently. So, as of right now...no more letting the garbage truck take over my days or spread the garbage to the people I care about. Well, as best as I can do. Sorry for the pity party for one posts and I hope to do better by all of you!
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right In front of us. My taxi
driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! Te driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi river just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, 'Why did you just do that?
This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, ' The Law of the Garbage Truck'.
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage,
full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up,
they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a garbage-free day!
Now, I get it...I have been letting the garbage truck take over my days recently. So, as of right now...no more letting the garbage truck take over my days or spread the garbage to the people I care about. Well, as best as I can do. Sorry for the pity party for one posts and I hope to do better by all of you!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Robert Frost quote
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveledby, And that has made all the difference.-- Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet
This quote is one of my favorite...I wish I could live more by it. I wish I could be the person who took the road less traveled. Some days I think I am but not in the good way. What can we all do to take the road less traveled?
The winter blues have really kicked in. I am so sad lately and lack motivation. I really do not want to do anything and keep trying to put things off. I really need to get it back together. The winter blues suck!!!
Today, I taught spinning. Tomorrow is the GRE and an appointment with an athlete to run.
This quote is one of my favorite...I wish I could live more by it. I wish I could be the person who took the road less traveled. Some days I think I am but not in the good way. What can we all do to take the road less traveled?
The winter blues have really kicked in. I am so sad lately and lack motivation. I really do not want to do anything and keep trying to put things off. I really need to get it back together. The winter blues suck!!!
Today, I taught spinning. Tomorrow is the GRE and an appointment with an athlete to run.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Winter Blues...
Sick of cold weather and rainy weather...Can't ride my bike and don't feel like doing anything else. Every day I wake up with the idea that I am going to do something great and every day I am disappointed in myself. Today, we were supposed to ride but foggy and cold weather got the best of us. This evening, I plan to go to spin class with Leo so maybe that will set things straight. I hope to get up early tomorrow and go to my first ever Bodypump class and get in the pool for the first time since Ironman Louisville. Then I have to teach 4 spin classes at school. If for some reason I miss Bodypump (it is at 5:45 am) then I can lift in between classes. I can also swim at school. No more yuckiness! Maybe I can ride my mountain bike this afternoon before spinning.
This week's plan...
Tuesday-Bodypump or weights, swim, teach 4 classes
Wednesday-maybe swim, teach spin
Thursday-run with athlete, Bodypump or weights
Friday-don't know
Saturday-ride
Sunday-ride
This week's plan...
Tuesday-Bodypump or weights, swim, teach 4 classes
Wednesday-maybe swim, teach spin
Thursday-run with athlete, Bodypump or weights
Friday-don't know
Saturday-ride
Sunday-ride
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Back to the grind
Just got home today from Florida...where it was sunny and warm...back home where it was in the 40s...YUCK!
The marathon was okay. The first 10 miles was okay and I was headed for a 4:45! At mile 12, I saw my family and that was fabulous! At mile 13, I could feel blisters coming up on my feet so I stopped a lubed them up with lots of vaseline. From mile 16 to 17, it was not in the parks so it was sort of boring and I was running out of energy. Miles 19 to 21 were okay but my mp3 player died at mile 21 and it was not good from there. Stuff hurt and I was completely out of energy...I made it though over 40 minutes faster than last year and right under 5 hours! WOW!
Talk about blisters, they were gnarly!! I could barely walk. I had to finally pop them to relieve the pain.
After the marathon, I kept walking for the next few days and I feel okay now. My legs actually feel okay. Taught spinning this evening and felt fine. I will not run for the rest of the month and start training for IM Canada. I hope to ride like crazy though. I will start swimming slowly next week and back to the weights. I hope it will help me lose some fat...I saw my pictures and wanted to puke!
Tomorrow, if and only if it is above 35, I am headed for a ride with Pat. I have missed our Thursday rides so I hope we can go. Next Thursday is my GRE test so only a late ride.
Speaking of GRE, I have to study like crazy for a week. I can't even remember covering this stuff in College Algebra. AAAAHHHHH!
The marathon was okay. The first 10 miles was okay and I was headed for a 4:45! At mile 12, I saw my family and that was fabulous! At mile 13, I could feel blisters coming up on my feet so I stopped a lubed them up with lots of vaseline. From mile 16 to 17, it was not in the parks so it was sort of boring and I was running out of energy. Miles 19 to 21 were okay but my mp3 player died at mile 21 and it was not good from there. Stuff hurt and I was completely out of energy...I made it though over 40 minutes faster than last year and right under 5 hours! WOW!
Talk about blisters, they were gnarly!! I could barely walk. I had to finally pop them to relieve the pain.
After the marathon, I kept walking for the next few days and I feel okay now. My legs actually feel okay. Taught spinning this evening and felt fine. I will not run for the rest of the month and start training for IM Canada. I hope to ride like crazy though. I will start swimming slowly next week and back to the weights. I hope it will help me lose some fat...I saw my pictures and wanted to puke!
Tomorrow, if and only if it is above 35, I am headed for a ride with Pat. I have missed our Thursday rides so I hope we can go. Next Thursday is my GRE test so only a late ride.
Speaking of GRE, I have to study like crazy for a week. I can't even remember covering this stuff in College Algebra. AAAAHHHHH!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
13.1 down and 26.2 to go...
Today was the Disney Half. I was not sure what to expect because I was so not ready so I was honestly prepared for it to suck! The race starts at 5:50 am and you have to be on the bus before 4 am...I did not know this until this morning when I went to catch the bus and a lady in the hall told me so...luckily, there was a bus waiting outside and off we went. At Disney, you have to walk quite a ways to the start point (so much so they should add it to the race!). So, I ran the first mile in under 11 minutes and thought it would slow down from there. At the expo, I bought some ITB straps in hope that my ITB would be okay. It was until mile 4 when I had the first twinge of pain! This is a huge improvement - usually I feel in the first mile. It was fine until mile 7 or 8 when it came a little harder. I got through this and kept up under 11 minute miles (expect when I had to go to the bathroom)! I got to the 10 mile mark and I was a few minutes behind the pace I had set in my mind. Luckily, I felt pretty good and finished the race strong (fastest mile of the whole race)! It was fun to run through Disney and see the characters and run through Cinderella's castle! Now, I think maybe I finished too strong and will pay for it tomorrow. Today, I kept walking and we went to MGM Hollywood Studios. I did have to bail early because I was pooped! After a nap and dinner, I hope I am ready for tomorrow. 26.2 to go, hope it goes as well as today! My ITB hurts now but the straps really do help.
Wish I had trained harder and stronger because I think I can run faster than I do...woulda, shoulda, coulda...all I can do is do my best now.
Got a comment on my blog from a friend I admire because he can convince people that they can do anything they want! It was very inspiring to me! I hope he is right and this might be the year of Jen the Bicycle Bad A**! However, after talking with my mom in-law at dinner, I have to remember why I do this stuff...because I like. Sometimes I just want to ride my bike and chat with people, enjoy the scenery, and have fun - oh, and breathe! Yes, I want to go faster but that is not the reason I ride my bike, run, or swim or anything like that.
Another inspiring thing, my in-laws, husband and I walked the 5K on Friday. It was so fun! My in-laws had been working very hard but got really really sick over the holidays and did not think they would be able to do it. Well...they did and they did awesome! In just over 50 minutes, my mom in-law and I walked like crazy people through Animal Kingdom and she did not breathe heavy even though she was not 100%! Matt and his Dad followed very shortly and it was so awesome! FUN! Then we went back to Animal Kingdom for the day!
So, tomorrow run...relax...Monday and Tuesday - Epcot and Magic Kingdom and Wednesday-go home and teach spinning. Hopefully, I can lose some weight once I get home and feel better about myself. Right now...I feel like a WHALE!!!!
Better get to bed 3:35 am comes awfully fast!!!!
Wish I had trained harder and stronger because I think I can run faster than I do...woulda, shoulda, coulda...all I can do is do my best now.
Got a comment on my blog from a friend I admire because he can convince people that they can do anything they want! It was very inspiring to me! I hope he is right and this might be the year of Jen the Bicycle Bad A**! However, after talking with my mom in-law at dinner, I have to remember why I do this stuff...because I like. Sometimes I just want to ride my bike and chat with people, enjoy the scenery, and have fun - oh, and breathe! Yes, I want to go faster but that is not the reason I ride my bike, run, or swim or anything like that.
Another inspiring thing, my in-laws, husband and I walked the 5K on Friday. It was so fun! My in-laws had been working very hard but got really really sick over the holidays and did not think they would be able to do it. Well...they did and they did awesome! In just over 50 minutes, my mom in-law and I walked like crazy people through Animal Kingdom and she did not breathe heavy even though she was not 100%! Matt and his Dad followed very shortly and it was so awesome! FUN! Then we went back to Animal Kingdom for the day!
So, tomorrow run...relax...Monday and Tuesday - Epcot and Magic Kingdom and Wednesday-go home and teach spinning. Hopefully, I can lose some weight once I get home and feel better about myself. Right now...I feel like a WHALE!!!!
Better get to bed 3:35 am comes awfully fast!!!!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Happy New Year's and Happy Birthday!
Happy New Year's!!!!! Hope your 2009 is mighty fine!!!!
Today was my 35th birthday...every day is a day closer to 40. I feel great though. Today was fabulous. Work is closing on Monday until March so I was off. After a short massage and chiropractic appointment, I had a short run. This afternoon, I had a great ride with my friend, Ginger. It was great to be outside even though it was only 32 miles. It was nice to chat and be outside.
This weekend is Goofy's Challenge...so not ready...my ITB hurts but I know I can get through it. We are also walking the 5K with my Doodle's in-laws on Friday. We will see how it all goes...Then a few days off and then back in the saddle. I just signed up for a Half Ironman and Sprint in one weekend in May so I guess that means I need to start swimming. On January 19, I will be back in the pool. I also need to get back in the weight room. I do not want to commit to that until I get back from Disney.
Okay, here are my 2009 Resolutions and Goals:
2009 Goals
PR at Ironman and marathon distance (separately).
Ride 10,000 miles (193/week) and run 1,000 miles (20/week)
Get and keep weight between 130-135.
Keep $**** in bank.
Give up sweet tea and all pop except for Ginger Ale, 7-Up, and Sprite.
Get new certification.
Be able to put hands flat on floor with legs straight.
Give $520 to charity.
Read 12 books.
Get 38,000 Spark America Points and 25,000 Spark Points.
2009 Resolutions
Spend time with Matt.
Eat healthier and eat more whole or organic foods.
Just be nice, be a better friend, and keep my mouth shut.
Try not to be envious and get past the small stuff.
Be neater and more organized.
Be thankful for what you have.
Do what you like, like what you do and believe in myself.
Throw out what I do not need and do not spend money if you do not need to.
Try to do your part to save the environment.
If you want to do something, do it and do not just talk about it! Only you can make the changes that you want to see in yourself.
Resolutions are great! Do your best to keep them but if the situation changes, it is okay to change the goals or resolutions!
Back to teaching tomorrow, four spin classes in one day...it will be interesting. I am glad to get back to school! Hope my students are great! They are usually very varied in background and are pretty fun!
Today was my 35th birthday...every day is a day closer to 40. I feel great though. Today was fabulous. Work is closing on Monday until March so I was off. After a short massage and chiropractic appointment, I had a short run. This afternoon, I had a great ride with my friend, Ginger. It was great to be outside even though it was only 32 miles. It was nice to chat and be outside.
This weekend is Goofy's Challenge...so not ready...my ITB hurts but I know I can get through it. We are also walking the 5K with my Doodle's in-laws on Friday. We will see how it all goes...Then a few days off and then back in the saddle. I just signed up for a Half Ironman and Sprint in one weekend in May so I guess that means I need to start swimming. On January 19, I will be back in the pool. I also need to get back in the weight room. I do not want to commit to that until I get back from Disney.
Okay, here are my 2009 Resolutions and Goals:
2009 Goals
PR at Ironman and marathon distance (separately).
Ride 10,000 miles (193/week) and run 1,000 miles (20/week)
Get and keep weight between 130-135.
Keep $**** in bank.
Give up sweet tea and all pop except for Ginger Ale, 7-Up, and Sprite.
Get new certification.
Be able to put hands flat on floor with legs straight.
Give $520 to charity.
Read 12 books.
Get 38,000 Spark America Points and 25,000 Spark Points.
2009 Resolutions
Spend time with Matt.
Eat healthier and eat more whole or organic foods.
Just be nice, be a better friend, and keep my mouth shut.
Try not to be envious and get past the small stuff.
Be neater and more organized.
Be thankful for what you have.
Do what you like, like what you do and believe in myself.
Throw out what I do not need and do not spend money if you do not need to.
Try to do your part to save the environment.
If you want to do something, do it and do not just talk about it! Only you can make the changes that you want to see in yourself.
Resolutions are great! Do your best to keep them but if the situation changes, it is okay to change the goals or resolutions!
Back to teaching tomorrow, four spin classes in one day...it will be interesting. I am glad to get back to school! Hope my students are great! They are usually very varied in background and are pretty fun!
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