Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes...Benjamin Franklin
Can you tell I finished my state taxes? Over $500 due...Always something, I guess.
Today it rained all day. No ride, no run, no nothing. My legs are very tired still so I need a day off. It is supposed to rain tomorrow too. I just know this is God's way of making me rest. Still working on my IM plan but got distracted by taxes.
Recently, I joined Facebook and got in touch with tons of people I haven't talked to in a LONG time. Today, in my inbox, I got the nicest email from a girl from junior high. Bless her heart, I could not figure out who she was until I went and got the yearbook. Anyhow, this is what it said "Jennifer, you probably don't remember me, but I just wanted to tell you that I will always remember you when I was in 6th grade & you were in 8th and we had gym together. You were really nice to me when other girls were kinda mean. I can recall sitting in the bleachers and talking." It was one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. This is a lesson to us all...you have no idea that the things you do might affect someone for the rest of their (and your) life. Just wanted to share that cause it made me feel great and maybe it will help us remember to mind our P&Qs$!
Daily Quote
You can find on the outside only what you possess on the inside.-- Adolfo Montiel Ballesteros
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tired Legs
This morning, Pat and I went for a 55 mile ride. It was great to have my favorite Thursday friend back! I had missed him so much! However, after 7 spin classes, one bike ride and weights in 2 days...guess what? My legs are TIRED! It was a good ride but I was ready to be done when we got done. We went places we hadn't gone before and it was fun. Tuesday, I felt so strong on my ride and wanted to be stronger today but it didn't happen. After a nap, I feel better but still on tired legs.
Still working on my IM Training plan and new weight plan. I am hoping for something new and different for this training plan and have awesome results! No running or swimming this week and a little rest before I begin. Tomorrow, I will only teach one spin class, work and go to the ball with my Doodle. I hope to ride on Saturday and Sunday but rain is projected. Some people will ride in the rain but I just cannot stand water in my bike shoes. Something about it pooling in my shoes makes me crazy!!!! :) Maybe that is God's way of making me have a little rest.
Got this quote in my inbox today, "It's time to start living the life you've imagined.-- Henry James." That brings me to thinking what is the life I have imagined? Being a great cyclist, runner, being thin and beautiful, being married to a handsome fellow and having plenty of money...Hey, while I am not a great cyclist/runner, I am able to do those things when some people cannot. I am also married to one of the best people I know (he is pretty cute himself!). We have never gone hungry and get almost everything we want so we do have plenty of money. Thin and beautiful...well, I am working on those. I feel very blessed to have this life. It is not the life I imagined as a child but it is better than that life. What is the life you have imagined and when you think about it, are you already living the life you imagined? You might be surprised at your answer.
Still working on my IM Training plan and new weight plan. I am hoping for something new and different for this training plan and have awesome results! No running or swimming this week and a little rest before I begin. Tomorrow, I will only teach one spin class, work and go to the ball with my Doodle. I hope to ride on Saturday and Sunday but rain is projected. Some people will ride in the rain but I just cannot stand water in my bike shoes. Something about it pooling in my shoes makes me crazy!!!! :) Maybe that is God's way of making me have a little rest.
Got this quote in my inbox today, "It's time to start living the life you've imagined.-- Henry James." That brings me to thinking what is the life I have imagined? Being a great cyclist, runner, being thin and beautiful, being married to a handsome fellow and having plenty of money...Hey, while I am not a great cyclist/runner, I am able to do those things when some people cannot. I am also married to one of the best people I know (he is pretty cute himself!). We have never gone hungry and get almost everything we want so we do have plenty of money. Thin and beautiful...well, I am working on those. I feel very blessed to have this life. It is not the life I imagined as a child but it is better than that life. What is the life you have imagined and when you think about it, are you already living the life you imagined? You might be surprised at your answer.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Lent
Today is Fat Tuesday. Tomorrow starts Lent. The idea is that you give up something that is a sacrifice in the way Jesus sacrificed His life for us. It would be easy to give up brussel sprouts or something like that. But I hope to give up something that is actually a sacrifice...From tomorrow to Easter, I plan to give up all candy (except gum), fast food restaurants (like McDonald's, Wendy's, etc but not sit down restaurants such as Olive Garden, etc.) and sweet tea. Maybe it will help in other areas too!
Last week of rest period...next week back in the saddle and get back to training again. Today, I rode to Doodle's work and my legs were screaming. I still had a good average but it was not pleasant. Tomorrow, I plan to teach 2 spin classes and something else (run or swim).
Thought for day...If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance foryou...you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for thisthing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the stayingdown.-- Mary Pickford (1893-1979) Canadian Actress
Last week of rest period...next week back in the saddle and get back to training again. Today, I rode to Doodle's work and my legs were screaming. I still had a good average but it was not pleasant. Tomorrow, I plan to teach 2 spin classes and something else (run or swim).
Thought for day...If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance foryou...you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for thisthing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the stayingdown.-- Mary Pickford (1893-1979) Canadian Actress
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Hibernation
Just figured this out the other day...I am not motivated because I should still be hibernating! IM Canada training starts next month so I think I should be hibernating! Slowly, I am feeling more motivated - not all the way back to normal but getting there.
Today it was 22 degrees when I got up to ride...too cold! So, after a nap, I rode a hilly 55 miles. I felt slow at first but got better as I went. My legs are still sore from hill repeats and weights on Thursday. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain but I may ride in the afternoon. Next week, I am not going to schedule any workouts except my spin classes since it will be the last week without a training plan. Hope to get in some miles on the bike though.
My new training plan will be a little different than usual. It is not complete yet but I have an idea...4-5 bikes and a brick, 3 runs, 2 swims and 2 weight days a week. I am going to try and take a full day off every week so something had to go and it was my 3rd swim. I am also considering resting every 3rd week instead of every 4th week. Haven't worked it all out yet but I am getting there. I am getting a little more motivated after looking at flights to Canada.
Leaving you with a positive quote that makes me want to reach further than ever before...
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heavenfor?-- Robert Browning
Today it was 22 degrees when I got up to ride...too cold! So, after a nap, I rode a hilly 55 miles. I felt slow at first but got better as I went. My legs are still sore from hill repeats and weights on Thursday. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain but I may ride in the afternoon. Next week, I am not going to schedule any workouts except my spin classes since it will be the last week without a training plan. Hope to get in some miles on the bike though.
My new training plan will be a little different than usual. It is not complete yet but I have an idea...4-5 bikes and a brick, 3 runs, 2 swims and 2 weight days a week. I am going to try and take a full day off every week so something had to go and it was my 3rd swim. I am also considering resting every 3rd week instead of every 4th week. Haven't worked it all out yet but I am getting there. I am getting a little more motivated after looking at flights to Canada.
Leaving you with a positive quote that makes me want to reach further than ever before...
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heavenfor?-- Robert Browning
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Irish Luck
So, I am not really Irish but my husband is (a long way back). Somehow, however, after almost 12 years of marriage, I now have Irish Luck! :)
The past few days I have been convinced God is testing me. There have been some troubling words from people, feeling like people think I am stupid, lack of motivation and finally it happened...the third thing...I was test riding my single speed at work yesterday and came around the corner and noticed a dent in my Jeep's bumper. No note, of course. Yes, this is the second time someone has hit my bumper. BUMMER! Luckily, I have good insurance and will only have to pay my deductible. It is only a Jeep and it can repaired. I am hoping that is my third thing for now...
My ride today got cancelled because my friend, Pat, had to work and the wind is supposed to be gusting at 20-30 mph. I might try to ride this afternoon. I really want to get in my 200 miles this week and I am not sure how I am going to do it. On my way to the gym to run and swim since I missed my swim yesterday.
The past few days I have been convinced God is testing me. There have been some troubling words from people, feeling like people think I am stupid, lack of motivation and finally it happened...the third thing...I was test riding my single speed at work yesterday and came around the corner and noticed a dent in my Jeep's bumper. No note, of course. Yes, this is the second time someone has hit my bumper. BUMMER! Luckily, I have good insurance and will only have to pay my deductible. It is only a Jeep and it can repaired. I am hoping that is my third thing for now...
My ride today got cancelled because my friend, Pat, had to work and the wind is supposed to be gusting at 20-30 mph. I might try to ride this afternoon. I really want to get in my 200 miles this week and I am not sure how I am going to do it. On my way to the gym to run and swim since I missed my swim yesterday.
Monday, February 9, 2009
This week...
This week's plan
Monday-off
Tuesday-run, weights, teach 4 spin classes, bike to gym
Wednesday-swim, run, teach 1 spin class
Thursday-bike
Friday-swim, run
Saturday-run
Sunday-run
Figured I need to take one day off a week to feel good. Yesterday, my quads were not happy so I decided today was the easiest to take off. We were off on Mondays for most of January and February but back to work today.
Yesterday, I rode with the club on a supposed "Sunday social ride." By now, I should know better. After pulling two different people up to the group on two different occasions, I got dropped. It sucked. What can I do but try harder next time? However on the up side, I was thankful as one of my friends I was riding with got sort of sick and had to stop so I was thankful to be with him. We had taken a short cut and the group caught us towards the end. The good news is I got in 60 miles. It was a beautiful day for riding and I also got to wash my Jeep.
Monday-off
Tuesday-run, weights, teach 4 spin classes, bike to gym
Wednesday-swim, run, teach 1 spin class
Thursday-bike
Friday-swim, run
Saturday-run
Sunday-run
Figured I need to take one day off a week to feel good. Yesterday, my quads were not happy so I decided today was the easiest to take off. We were off on Mondays for most of January and February but back to work today.
Yesterday, I rode with the club on a supposed "Sunday social ride." By now, I should know better. After pulling two different people up to the group on two different occasions, I got dropped. It sucked. What can I do but try harder next time? However on the up side, I was thankful as one of my friends I was riding with got sort of sick and had to stop so I was thankful to be with him. We had taken a short cut and the group caught us towards the end. The good news is I got in 60 miles. It was a beautiful day for riding and I also got to wash my Jeep.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Day Off
Everything was going great this week and WHAM...So, my schedule is off already for this week.
So, I decided to take a rest day today and try to give my shoulder a chance to feel a little better. Plus my legs were starting to feel tired and the high today is only 34! I rode Monday with my friend, Ginger. Tuesday was super busy, I taught 4 spin classes, rode to gym, lifted with Doodle, and ran a mile.
Yesterday, I took the GRE...let's just say I will be taking it for a third time. It really bummed me out. I taught spin class after work. Friday, I hope to lift, run and swim before work. Saturday, I hope to ride and swim. Sunday, it will be almost 70 after barely getting above freezing today so I hope to ride!
My motivation is a little lacking but slowly but surely I hope to get back to normal before too long. I am working on it. I actually really miss getting up early and working out. I felt so much better about myself! It helps that I have committed to going to the gym with Doodle twice a week. I hope to commit to swimming a few days with my friend, Ginger, too! I am consider hiring a coach starting in March to do even better at IM Canada. With the economy, it will be hard work to keep affording coaching but I know it will be worth it!
So, I decided to take a rest day today and try to give my shoulder a chance to feel a little better. Plus my legs were starting to feel tired and the high today is only 34! I rode Monday with my friend, Ginger. Tuesday was super busy, I taught 4 spin classes, rode to gym, lifted with Doodle, and ran a mile.
Yesterday, I took the GRE...let's just say I will be taking it for a third time. It really bummed me out. I taught spin class after work. Friday, I hope to lift, run and swim before work. Saturday, I hope to ride and swim. Sunday, it will be almost 70 after barely getting above freezing today so I hope to ride!
My motivation is a little lacking but slowly but surely I hope to get back to normal before too long. I am working on it. I actually really miss getting up early and working out. I felt so much better about myself! It helps that I have committed to going to the gym with Doodle twice a week. I hope to commit to swimming a few days with my friend, Ginger, too! I am consider hiring a coach starting in March to do even better at IM Canada. With the economy, it will be hard work to keep affording coaching but I know it will be worth it!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday
Not too bad this week...The only thing I did not get done was a second swim. I lifted twice and am paying the price as I am sore three days after! I think that is a good thing.
This week the plan is...
Monday-ride and maybe swim or run
Tuesday-teach 4 spin classes, weights and ride to gym
Wednesday-teach spin class, maybe swim
Thursday-ride, weights
Friday-swim and maybe run
Saturday-ride
Sunday-ride
This week I really need to get in over 200 miles this week to get on my 2009 goal of riding 10,000 miles!!! January was not great for the mileage since I was on vacation for almost 2 weeks.
This week I signed up for 24 hours of Booty. My friend, Jimmy D., somehow talked me into it. Jimmy is a friend of mine from CNC and we have been riding long together for two years at CNC. Another reason is my friend, Allison, signed up too and I haven't seen her in almost two years. The main reason I signed up for it is because it raises money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer! My life and the lives of my family have been affected by cancer and if somehow I can indirectly help find a cure for that then I am all for it. So, for 24 hours in July I will be riding around an almost 3 mile track and hopefully hitting 250-300 miles in that 24 hours. Check it out...http://www.24hoursofbooty.org/site/TR/Bike/General?px=1096881&pg=personal&fr_id=1060&et=gCHQgp_GzPEsgB_9yOzDiw..&s_tafId=4401
This week the plan is...
Monday-ride and maybe swim or run
Tuesday-teach 4 spin classes, weights and ride to gym
Wednesday-teach spin class, maybe swim
Thursday-ride, weights
Friday-swim and maybe run
Saturday-ride
Sunday-ride
This week I really need to get in over 200 miles this week to get on my 2009 goal of riding 10,000 miles!!! January was not great for the mileage since I was on vacation for almost 2 weeks.
This week I signed up for 24 hours of Booty. My friend, Jimmy D., somehow talked me into it. Jimmy is a friend of mine from CNC and we have been riding long together for two years at CNC. Another reason is my friend, Allison, signed up too and I haven't seen her in almost two years. The main reason I signed up for it is because it raises money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer! My life and the lives of my family have been affected by cancer and if somehow I can indirectly help find a cure for that then I am all for it. So, for 24 hours in July I will be riding around an almost 3 mile track and hopefully hitting 250-300 miles in that 24 hours. Check it out...http://www.24hoursofbooty.org/site/TR/Bike/General?px=1096881&pg=personal&fr_id=1060&et=gCHQgp_GzPEsgB_9yOzDiw..&s_tafId=4401
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