It's been a bit since I posted and I need to do a better job because it helps me stay accountable to getting back on track. This past week was a great workout week for me, well except for the fact that I'm extremely disappointed with how far I've fallen off track but no point beating myself up over something I can't go back in time and fix.
Week Nov21-27
Bike - 3 sessions - 43 miles. Since I'm a fair weather girl this is all indoor riding.
Run - 3 sessions - 7.5 miles. Starting over at the 2 mile mark.
Strength Training - 2 sessions.
Plan for next Week Nov28-Dec4
Bike - 3 sessions
Run - 3 sessions
Strength Training - 3 sessions
Since my swimming has been non existent this off season, I've decided to wait till after vacation to get back on track. I know this week is going to be crammed with some late work days and getting things ready to leave that it makes no sense to try to get back on track with the swimming.
I've extended by weight loss goal to be a bit more realistic than what I previously had and have set a reward for myself when I get there. I would like to be at my goal weight in Feb2011 and when I get there I get a NEW bike. I so want a Tri bike!!!
It's still an uphill battle but I know that I can do it!
I love Music
Tonight on my way home from work, a song from my high school days came on the radio and my entire mood changed. Unfortunately it was from a very sad time and tears immediately came to my eyes. I'm always amazed by the power of music and how it can change your mood in a moment. I love all types of music....
I remember singing "The Halls of Montezuma" with my grandfather when I was a kid.
My love for ABBA definitely comes from my parents 8 tracks.
Too Short "Freaky Tales" continues to be one of my favorite rhymes. I was introduced to Too Short by an old co-worker Jay.
I cry every time I hear "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood.
the list goes on and on..... I think it's great when a song can change your day.
Whitney Houston has her issues but when she sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl it was amazing and you can't tell me you weren't proud to be an American.
Celine Dion singing "God Bless America" wow!!
Beyonce singing "Listen" OMG
LeAnn Rimes signing "Blue" It was written for Patsy Cline and NOBODY would or could do that song justice. You can hear Patsy in LeAnn's voice.
My list can go on and on and I haven't even come close to some of my favorites. Satellite radio allows me to go from Country to 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's, 50's, Love, Elvis radio, Classic Vinyl........
I hope you feel the same way!!
I remember singing "The Halls of Montezuma" with my grandfather when I was a kid.
My love for ABBA definitely comes from my parents 8 tracks.
Too Short "Freaky Tales" continues to be one of my favorite rhymes. I was introduced to Too Short by an old co-worker Jay.
I cry every time I hear "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood.
the list goes on and on..... I think it's great when a song can change your day.
Whitney Houston has her issues but when she sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl it was amazing and you can't tell me you weren't proud to be an American.
Celine Dion singing "God Bless America" wow!!
Beyonce singing "Listen" OMG
LeAnn Rimes signing "Blue" It was written for Patsy Cline and NOBODY would or could do that song justice. You can hear Patsy in LeAnn's voice.
My list can go on and on and I haven't even come close to some of my favorites. Satellite radio allows me to go from Country to 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's, 50's, Love, Elvis radio, Classic Vinyl........
I hope you feel the same way!!
2010 Triathlon Season is over, back to weight loss goals
My 2010 Triathlon Season is over. My goal was to complete 7 events - I completed 5 of those 7 events.
I'm already looking forward to the 2011 season which I plan to complete an Olympic distance Triathlon. I'm still trying to decide which event I'm going to do, right now I'm between Columbia Tri in May and Nations Tri in September. I'll still participate in IronGirl and I might be doing Make A Wish again next year as a relay team with some friends. Hubby is planning on participating in the Celebration Sprint so I'll be on the sidelines supporting him. Of course I will also plan on doing Race for Cure and hopefully the Muddy Buddy and Autism Run.
My goal for the next 3 months is to focus on 3 things:
1. Weight loss - I have yet to get to my goal weight. It's actually pretty tough to train for triathlons and also lose weight. So my focus for the rest of 2010 is to get to that goal weight.
2. Swimming - Since I'm planning on doing an Olympic distance next year I have to get my swimming in better shape. I need to be able to do freestyle for all of the swim.
3. Strength Training - I let this drop off completely.
I've added a weightloss ticker to my blog and I'm hoping that will help me keep track and for anyone that might be interested in seeing how I'm doing.
I'm already looking forward to the 2011 season which I plan to complete an Olympic distance Triathlon. I'm still trying to decide which event I'm going to do, right now I'm between Columbia Tri in May and Nations Tri in September. I'll still participate in IronGirl and I might be doing Make A Wish again next year as a relay team with some friends. Hubby is planning on participating in the Celebration Sprint so I'll be on the sidelines supporting him. Of course I will also plan on doing Race for Cure and hopefully the Muddy Buddy and Autism Run.
My goal for the next 3 months is to focus on 3 things:
1. Weight loss - I have yet to get to my goal weight. It's actually pretty tough to train for triathlons and also lose weight. So my focus for the rest of 2010 is to get to that goal weight.
2. Swimming - Since I'm planning on doing an Olympic distance next year I have to get my swimming in better shape. I need to be able to do freestyle for all of the swim.
3. Strength Training - I let this drop off completely.
I've added a weightloss ticker to my blog and I'm hoping that will help me keep track and for anyone that might be interested in seeing how I'm doing.
Driving is a Privledge not a Right
It seems to me that people these days think that driving is a right not a privledge. Just because you were able to pass a written exam and maybe an actual driving test years ago doesn't mean you still know how to drive or you have the right to have a drivers license. My frustration continues to grow regarding the driving ability of people in our fine country. I'm not claiming to be the best driver and fully recognize I have improvement areas but since I live in a country in which I have the right to speak freely (provided it doesn't break any laws :>)) I'm going to use my blog to do so.
1. Turn Signals - I'm surprised at the number of car manufacturer's that have stopped installing turn signals in vehicles. I thought there were laws about using turn signals but I guess not since NOBODY uses their turn signals. I use my turn signal in my neighborhood and even when in parking lots but I clearly seem to be the only person that actually knows what they are used for. What are the statistics for traffic accidents caused by someone not using their turn signals?
2. Too much focus on cell phones and texting - what I mean by this is our wonderful government representatives that are responsible for passing laws seemed to be focused on people that are on the cell phone or texting while driving, how about passing a law that makes doing anything but driving illegal while you are driving. What about the people I pass every morning that are reading the newspaper, eating breakfast, putting on make-up or shaving. The issues go way beyond talking on the phone and texting.
3. You do not own the road - yes we all pay taxes but so do people that actually use crosswalks, so do people on bicycles that have a legal right to be on the roads. Yes there are people that jay walk and think you must stop for them, yes there are cyclists and motorcyclists that do not obey the rules of the road but there are many that do obey those rules.
4. Riding my A$$ won't make me drive faster - when I'm already going above the speed limit (I know that is breaking the law) and you continue to ride my a$$ don't think I'm going to drive faster. More than likely your weaving in and out of traffic, cutting people off and slamming on your breaks will actually cause us to arrive to our destinations at the same time or I might even get there before you.
5. Give yourself enough time to get to your destination - when the weather is bad, that means you should allow more time to get to where you are going. It's like one of the golden rules!
OK, so I could go on and on but for now this list makes me happy!
1. Turn Signals - I'm surprised at the number of car manufacturer's that have stopped installing turn signals in vehicles. I thought there were laws about using turn signals but I guess not since NOBODY uses their turn signals. I use my turn signal in my neighborhood and even when in parking lots but I clearly seem to be the only person that actually knows what they are used for. What are the statistics for traffic accidents caused by someone not using their turn signals?
2. Too much focus on cell phones and texting - what I mean by this is our wonderful government representatives that are responsible for passing laws seemed to be focused on people that are on the cell phone or texting while driving, how about passing a law that makes doing anything but driving illegal while you are driving. What about the people I pass every morning that are reading the newspaper, eating breakfast, putting on make-up or shaving. The issues go way beyond talking on the phone and texting.
3. You do not own the road - yes we all pay taxes but so do people that actually use crosswalks, so do people on bicycles that have a legal right to be on the roads. Yes there are people that jay walk and think you must stop for them, yes there are cyclists and motorcyclists that do not obey the rules of the road but there are many that do obey those rules.
4. Riding my A$$ won't make me drive faster - when I'm already going above the speed limit (I know that is breaking the law) and you continue to ride my a$$ don't think I'm going to drive faster. More than likely your weaving in and out of traffic, cutting people off and slamming on your breaks will actually cause us to arrive to our destinations at the same time or I might even get there before you.
5. Give yourself enough time to get to your destination - when the weather is bad, that means you should allow more time to get to where you are going. It's like one of the golden rules!
OK, so I could go on and on but for now this list makes me happy!
Make A Wish 2010
S- 38:15
T1- 2:36
B - 1:29:30
T2 - 2:31
R - 1:20:39
Overall - 3:33:28.50
Weather - It was HOT. The weatherman said it was suppose to be in the 80's but it actually was in the 90's. Since I did this as a relay with SueT, we were the last group to start so it was close to 8 am before she got in the water which results in biking and running in the heat.
S - SueT did the swim and the swim was definitely with the current.
T1 - pretty easy - SueT already had the chip off and put it on my ankle and I was ready to go.
B - I liked the flatness of this course and that was about it. The roads weren't that great - lots of gravel and very bumpy. There were also lots of turns, so you were never able to build up some good speed. The longest straight away was a bit over 3 miles. The wind was there - as expected. It always amazes me that you can ride with the wind in your face all the time. That definitely slowed me down.
T2 - Decent time - I just needed to swap out bike gear for run gear, grabbed Gatorade and Clif Shot Blok.
R - My legs were jello-too me awhile before I was comfortable running. The majority of the run was a walk/run. It was so hot and my body was not enjoying the heat.
Overall - I had a good time and it was a good challenge. Two days later, I'm feeling pretty good, shins are tight but no other aches and pains. Again have to thank both hubbies for coming out to support us. Particularly my hubby since it was his bday.
T1- 2:36
B - 1:29:30
T2 - 2:31
R - 1:20:39
Overall - 3:33:28.50
Weather - It was HOT. The weatherman said it was suppose to be in the 80's but it actually was in the 90's. Since I did this as a relay with SueT, we were the last group to start so it was close to 8 am before she got in the water which results in biking and running in the heat.
S - SueT did the swim and the swim was definitely with the current.
T1 - pretty easy - SueT already had the chip off and put it on my ankle and I was ready to go.
B - I liked the flatness of this course and that was about it. The roads weren't that great - lots of gravel and very bumpy. There were also lots of turns, so you were never able to build up some good speed. The longest straight away was a bit over 3 miles. The wind was there - as expected. It always amazes me that you can ride with the wind in your face all the time. That definitely slowed me down.
T2 - Decent time - I just needed to swap out bike gear for run gear, grabbed Gatorade and Clif Shot Blok.
R - My legs were jello-too me awhile before I was comfortable running. The majority of the run was a walk/run. It was so hot and my body was not enjoying the heat.
Overall - I had a good time and it was a good challenge. Two days later, I'm feeling pretty good, shins are tight but no other aches and pains. Again have to thank both hubbies for coming out to support us. Particularly my hubby since it was his bday.
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