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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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, April 19, 2009
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.
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.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
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!
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!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday
Sunday is my favorite day. Today was no exception. Went for a ride with some great people although it was very windy. Ran 6 minutes after my ride and Leo even ran a lap with me. Got home and hung out. Then spent 2 hours raking black walnuts. Hard work but have been putting it off forever. Then dinner and a shopping spot. Clean up and the day is done. Sunday is my favorite because everyone seems a little more laid back.
Only missed one bike ride and weights this week due to rain and feeling crappy. This is an improvement. This week's schedule...same as last week....
Monday-off
Tuesday-teach 4 spin classes, run, weights, bike
Wednesday-swim, teach 2 spin classes
Thursday-run, weights, bike
Friday-swim
Saturday-Crankin' for Crohn's ride (maybe duathlon)
Sunday-Recovery ride
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
When you take a risk and step out of the norm, you run the risk and sometimes you fail. But you only fail if you give up. -- J Peterman
How true...I fail all the time but I do try it again later. I want to be a better person but I fail often but I keep trying...that is all all of us can do! Have a fabulous week!
Only missed one bike ride and weights this week due to rain and feeling crappy. This is an improvement. This week's schedule...same as last week....
Monday-off
Tuesday-teach 4 spin classes, run, weights, bike
Wednesday-swim, teach 2 spin classes
Thursday-run, weights, bike
Friday-swim
Saturday-Crankin' for Crohn's ride (maybe duathlon)
Sunday-Recovery ride
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
When you take a risk and step out of the norm, you run the risk and sometimes you fail. But you only fail if you give up. -- J Peterman
How true...I fail all the time but I do try it again later. I want to be a better person but I fail often but I keep trying...that is all all of us can do! Have a fabulous week!
Friday, March 27, 2009
New week, new me!!! gets a little stalled...
Well, this week started off with a bang...it still has bang-like qualities but not as much as I had hoped. This week, I have been really tired. Maybe it is allergies, I hope. Tuesday, I was not feeling well so I went home early. Anyhow, I got most of my workouts in just need to ride two more times and lift weights. Hopefully, the rain holds off tomorrow so I can ride with my peeps.
Yesterday, I was in the pool and this nice lady was next to me and we chatted while kicking down the lane. She was asking me something about long course...hello, I do not know what that is...I just swim. I have never competed in anything but one local swim meet. She said the nicest thing though, "You look like a swimmer." Really, I have never looked like an athlete, I think, so it was really nice!
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY (I need this one!)
You cannot add to the peace and good will of the world if you fail tocreate an atmosphere of harmony and love right where you live and work.-- Thomas Dreier
Yesterday, I was in the pool and this nice lady was next to me and we chatted while kicking down the lane. She was asking me something about long course...hello, I do not know what that is...I just swim. I have never competed in anything but one local swim meet. She said the nicest thing though, "You look like a swimmer." Really, I have never looked like an athlete, I think, so it was really nice!
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY (I need this one!)
You cannot add to the peace and good will of the world if you fail tocreate an atmosphere of harmony and love right where you live and work.-- Thomas Dreier
Monday, March 23, 2009
New week, new me!!!
For a long time, I have been saying I am going to make some changes in my life. For example, better housekeeping, better organizer, faster cyclist/runner, better climber, lose weight, be neater, eat better, get all my workouts in, etc. Well, the day has come and gone many times and I always end up back in the same place - disappointed. So, today, I am turning over a new leaf and starting again. Will I stumble, yes? Will I ever be disappointed by these things again? Yes. Will I get up the next day and try again? Yes because that is all I can do. Every step forward is a step in the right direction.
Today is a day off from working out. Last week, I finally got my 200 miles in on the bike! YEAH!! Had a great recovery ride yesterday with the Sunday group. Everyone was very pleasant and it was one of the most enjoyable rides I have had in a long time. It was a small group but had some of my favorite people in it. Everyone chatted and had a good day. We even had a nice guy and he did quite well for his first ride in 10 years.
This week:
Tuesday-run, teach 4 spin classes, weights, bike
Wednesday-swim, teach 1 spin class
Thursday- run, bike, weights
Friday-swim and run if I missed a run
Saturday-brick
Sunday-ride
Thought this was appropriate for today's post....(from SparkPeople.com)
Who I am really keeps surprising me.- Nikki Giovanni
What we can learn from our path to the present
Often in moments of discouragement or depression, it's easy to feel that your life is going nowhere or that change is impossible. But it's simply not true! Take a minute to think back over your life. Chances are, you'll see a lot of growth in all of your formative areas. From childish playing, to youthful impulsiveness and adult reasoning, life sure has taken you on a rollercoaster hasn't it? When you were young, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. If someone posed that same question to you now, what would you say? Let this reflection be an indicator of your dreams.
Today is a day off from working out. Last week, I finally got my 200 miles in on the bike! YEAH!! Had a great recovery ride yesterday with the Sunday group. Everyone was very pleasant and it was one of the most enjoyable rides I have had in a long time. It was a small group but had some of my favorite people in it. Everyone chatted and had a good day. We even had a nice guy and he did quite well for his first ride in 10 years.
This week:
Tuesday-run, teach 4 spin classes, weights, bike
Wednesday-swim, teach 1 spin class
Thursday- run, bike, weights
Friday-swim and run if I missed a run
Saturday-brick
Sunday-ride
Thought this was appropriate for today's post....(from SparkPeople.com)
Who I am really keeps surprising me.- Nikki Giovanni
What we can learn from our path to the present
Often in moments of discouragement or depression, it's easy to feel that your life is going nowhere or that change is impossible. But it's simply not true! Take a minute to think back over your life. Chances are, you'll see a lot of growth in all of your formative areas. From childish playing, to youthful impulsiveness and adult reasoning, life sure has taken you on a rollercoaster hasn't it? When you were young, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. If someone posed that same question to you now, what would you say? Let this reflection be an indicator of your dreams.
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