Tuesday and feeling fine!

So, this morning, I rode with one of my very favorite riding pals, Pat. He is just the best. He listens to me babble endlessly about mindless stuff while he actually has real stuff to worry about...he is an assistant fire chief and saves lives and stuff. Anyway, we had a delightful ride through the hills and we didn't do too bad at all. I got in 45 miles and then actually ran 3 miles. Usually, I don't like to run in mid day but lately I have been getting pretty good at it. The breeze was nice. The pace was not blazing fast but I did it. I have White Lake Half on Saturday and I think I can muddle through it. Oh...and White Lake Sprint on Sunday. After that, I might be retiring from triathlon but we will wait and see.



So, I am very excited that I actually will have nothing long to train for after this week. I am looking forward to trying a few new things and more riding and running. I actually do feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and even though I lost money, I think I gained time. I really want to be able to do other stuff without worrying about missing training and stuff. I actually agreed to go with Pat next week to try a time trial. Let's see how that goes. Who knows! I feel great today and hope I do next week.



Now, I have time to focus on other things like losing 13 pounds and some fat, my house and my yard. Maybe Doodle will actually be able to take me to the beach for a weekend! Leo and I are planning a trip to DC to do a Rails to Trails ride.

So, I have new goals without so many restrictions...
1) I will ride more.
2) I will lift more.
3) I will run more.
4) I will have the nicest house on the block.
5) I will clean more.
6) I will keep my weight down or lose weight. I will weigh 135 and wear a size 6 by the end of summer!
7) I will be a better climber.
8) I will be a better friend.
9) I will not waste my days off.
10) I will save money by riding and buying only things that are needed.

IM Canada

After weeks of training and thinking about IM Canada, I have decided to withdraw from the race. I have zero motivation and I really do not want to put in the training that will be required. I hope it will take the pressure off me and I will feel more like running and riding. I still have White Lake Half and Sprint next week. I worry that I will get lazy and end up as big as a whale but I feel this is the right decision. I haven't swam that much and haven't lifted weights in a long time. Maybe this is the perfect time for a little break.

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Sunday...my favorite day. I got up and rode our regular Sunday ride. Of course, this is supposed to be a social ride and never turns out that way. That was frustrating to me today. I was very tired after riding over 200 miles this week. But it ended well and that is what is important...except for my little crash in the parking lot where I ended up on the ground. Glad to be such humor for Hal, Leo and Kristi! Got up fine with just a little scratch of my knee.

Think I will start P90X with some modifications. I will only do the weights. I think what happened last time is that I had to do cardio plus my regular stuff. I need something different so I can lose 10 pounds and look buffer. I tried some shorts on today and they were too tight in the legs but gapped in the waist. So, to combat the depression from that I drank some wine and felt much better.

Lately, I have been so disappointed in myself. I don't seem to get anything done. I do not want to run or swim. Mostly, I want to ride my bike. I have White Lake Half in two weeks and the most I have ran is 6.7 miles. Well, if I know it is going to suck then I am prepared for it. I am hoping White Lake will get me pumped up for IM Canada. What if it doesn't? I do not think I will go to IM Canada because I am not really having as much fun as I used to. I do not feel willing to commit to the 15-20 hours a week of training.

Tomorrow, I am off working out. I plan to work and work out my P90X stuff on my work out schedule. Think I need something different.

Got this from my SparkPoints mailer...Thought it was perfect for how I feel lately.

There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either IN or you're OUT. There's no such thing as life in-between.- Pat Riley, basketball coach
Are You Giving Your Goals Your Best Effort? Your dreams deserve better than a half-hearted effort. Meet your goals with a weak handshake and they'll soon be waving you goodbye. Since you probably don't want to look back on a life full of "almost made it" memories, it's time for total commitment. Leave it all on the field, don't hold anything back. Is there anything more satisfying than pouring out your entire being, straddling the cliff, reaching your total limit, then looking up and realizing that oh-my-gosh-I-can't-believe-I-really-did-it? And is there anything more tragic than failing and realizing you could have done more? If you feel "tuned out" of your current life, that's okay. Make your first goal to build a life that you can get "in"-to. Then don't look back. Make every day count and live purposefully, live energetically, live completely.

Blog got a little behind...

Happy Easter to all! An email from my mother-in-law sent us an email today that said "This is the day the Lord has made and let us rejoice in it!" God bless each and every one of you!

Today, we had our regular Sunday ride. It was a good group but some of the group got a little frisky! Guess we need to define social...A good group nonetheless!

The past few weeks I have felt a little pooped...My workouts haven't gone quite the way I want but they have been going. Every day I say I am going to do better and I don't. How do I make this change? Guess just have to do it. Wish it was easier but nothing good comes easy or without work! Guess that explains why I never win the lottery!

So bummed that one of my best riding buddies, Pat, had his bike stolen from his garage. Who would take a man's bike? It just stinks! Wish I could win the lottery and buy him a new bike!

This week's plan...we will see how this goes.
Monday-off
Tuesday-4 spin classes (last day of school YEAH!), run, bike, weights
Wednesday-swim and spin class
Thursday-run, bike weights
Friday-swim...or Spring Ride...it depends on if my spouse leaves or not.
Saturday and Sunday-ride

Need to work on running longer and doing a short brick. Last week we rode 66 miles and ran 6 miles and it was better than I expected.

Have a great week!