I realized it's been awhile since my last fitness/training update and I'm sure everyone thinks I've been off my game.....well not completely.
Back in September I wrote what my goals were going to be for the next 16 weeks, so I thought I would do a quick check in to let everyone know that I'm not too far off track.
1. Get back on track with my weight loss and actually get to my goal weight of 145-150.
UPDATE: Well I must admit while in Texas I enjoyed all the BBQ and Tex Mex I could find and did gain a few lbs but tomorrow is weigh in day and I think I'm going to be back down to the weight I was before I left. Still not at the 145-150 goal but I'm making progress. While my weight loss has been slow, I'm definitely committed to keeping it off.
2. Get back on track with healthy eating.
UPDATE: Before heading to Texas and since we have been back, I have been eating very healthy. I'm very pleased that I can have a small splurge every once in awhile.
3. Stick to 16 week fitness plan.
UPDATE: The 16 week plan has been adjusted more than a few times but I'm happy to say that my running, biking and strength training are going well. My swimming has been non-existent, but I'm committed to getting to the pool in the next 2 weeks.
4. Improve swimming.
UPDATE: See update for #2.
5. Improve strength training.
UPDATE: This is going well. The past 3-4 weeks I've increased my reps and weights and in the next week or two I need to change up the actual exercises I do.
So there you have it, not great but still doing well.
I'm registered for 2 sprint tri's in 2010, Columbia Sprint Tri in June, which is the same distance as the Iron Girl and of course the Iron Girl in August.
I was hoping to enter an Olympic distance tri next year but think that goal will need to hold off till 2011. I'm also planning on doing some mini tri's and as you all know I need to really focus on the swimming.
Texas Trip Summary
We have returned from a 10 day trip to Texas. We flew into San Antonio, TX on Fri, Nov 6th, after getting our luggage and rental car (PT Cruiser) our first stop was The County Line for some yummy BBQ. We fell in love with County Line a couple years ago and have vowed to eat there every time we are in Texas. They have the best baby back ribs and Pepper Jack Cheese Bites.
After filling our bellies, we headed South to Corpus Christi. We didn't book a hotel because the hubby thought it would be best to play it by ear and we are very glad that we did.
Corpus Christi was not the beach town we expected but we did enjoy visiting the USS Lexington - We spent several hours touring this WWII Aircraft Carrier. This was our favorite thing about Corpus Christi, we spent at least 3 hours touring around.
We also visited the Texas State Aquarium - We are clearly spoiled by the National Aquarium here in Maryland but we still had fun.
To see more photos of our trip go here -
We of course went to the golf coast but didn't get any pictures. It was very cold and windy and the beaches were full of debris (not sure if that was from Hurricane Ida). The hotels and few houses were extremely rundown.
Sunday morning we made our way to our favorite place in Texas, Fredericksburg. We did some shopping, both Rob and Vince style and Nicol and mom style (inside joke) but most of all enjoyed the quietness of this wonderful town.
Tuesday we then made our way to Austin, where we stayed till Sunday and enjoyed the sites (UT, Warehouse district, 6th Street, Town Lake, etc).
While we are very glad to be back in the comfort of our home we are also sad to have left. Here is a list of our favorites from this trip:
1. County Line
2. Chuys http://www.chuys.com/#/home - I found out this was a favorite Tex Mex place of Lance Armstrong's and Frommers gave it a great write up. We actually made 2 trips to Chuys and LOVE their food. This will be a must for every trip to Austin in the future.
3. USS Lexington
4. Fredericksburg
5. The beautiful weather - 70-80's the entire time, we could have not asked for better.
After filling our bellies, we headed South to Corpus Christi. We didn't book a hotel because the hubby thought it would be best to play it by ear and we are very glad that we did.
Corpus Christi was not the beach town we expected but we did enjoy visiting the USS Lexington - We spent several hours touring this WWII Aircraft Carrier. This was our favorite thing about Corpus Christi, we spent at least 3 hours touring around.
We also visited the Texas State Aquarium - We are clearly spoiled by the National Aquarium here in Maryland but we still had fun.
To see more photos of our trip go here -
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| Corpus Christi, TX |
We of course went to the golf coast but didn't get any pictures. It was very cold and windy and the beaches were full of debris (not sure if that was from Hurricane Ida). The hotels and few houses were extremely rundown.
Sunday morning we made our way to our favorite place in Texas, Fredericksburg. We did some shopping, both Rob and Vince style and Nicol and mom style (inside joke) but most of all enjoyed the quietness of this wonderful town.
Tuesday we then made our way to Austin, where we stayed till Sunday and enjoyed the sites (UT, Warehouse district, 6th Street, Town Lake, etc).
While we are very glad to be back in the comfort of our home we are also sad to have left. Here is a list of our favorites from this trip:
1. County Line
2. Chuys http://www.chuys.com/#/home - I found out this was a favorite Tex Mex place of Lance Armstrong's and Frommers gave it a great write up. We actually made 2 trips to Chuys and LOVE their food. This will be a must for every trip to Austin in the future.
3. USS Lexington
4. Fredericksburg
5. The beautiful weather - 70-80's the entire time, we could have not asked for better.
Time to get back on track
The Iron Girl is now 3 weeks in the past and it's about time I work on getting back on track. I have definitely splurged over these past 3 weeks and have gained several pounds, I'm actually afraid to get on the scale :<( So I have just completed a new training plan for the rest of the year. My main focus is strength training and swimming.
I'm definitely signing up for the 2010 Iron Girl and am considering an Olympic distance Triathlon but I will make that decision at the beginning of 2010 when I reassess my swimming.
So for the next 16 weeks my goals are:
1. Get back on track with my weight loss and actually get to my goal weight of 145-150.
2. Get back on track with healthy eating.
3. Stick to 16 week fitness plan.
4. Improve swimming.
5. Improve strength training.
As always I hope anyone reading is establishing their own goals for the remainder fo the year!
I'm definitely signing up for the 2010 Iron Girl and am considering an Olympic distance Triathlon but I will make that decision at the beginning of 2010 when I reassess my swimming.
So for the next 16 weeks my goals are:
1. Get back on track with my weight loss and actually get to my goal weight of 145-150.
2. Get back on track with healthy eating.
3. Stick to 16 week fitness plan.
4. Improve swimming.
5. Improve strength training.
As always I hope anyone reading is establishing their own goals for the remainder fo the year!
Hockey , Hockey, Hockey
Hockey is finally here!! Today hubby and I spent all day watching the Washington Capitals practice at Kettler. This was our first time watching their practice and we both realized just how much we have missed hockey. For the most part everyone looks pretty good. Sad to hear that Flash is going to be out till October, we miss him. Practice Group B was the most disappointing, looked lazy and not ready to play. Overall, practice group C looked the best. Maybe I'm a bit biased since this was the group that Mike Green was in but Laich, Clark, Steckel, Schultz, Bourque and others looked great.
We have tickets for 7 home games this year, including the Home Opener on October 3rd and the last home regular season home game in March.
Is this the year? I sure hope so, it was heart breaking watching them last year play such a horrible 7th game against the Pens, this year has to be different.
YEA!!!! HOCKEY IS HERE!!!!!!
We have tickets for 7 home games this year, including the Home Opener on October 3rd and the last home regular season home game in March.
Is this the year? I sure hope so, it was heart breaking watching them last year play such a horrible 7th game against the Pens, this year has to be different.
YEA!!!! HOCKEY IS HERE!!!!!!
2009 Iron Girl Official Results
Hot off the press, here are the official results from this weekend.
Total time - 2:32:25
Swim time - 32:12
T1 - 4:42
Bike - 1:12:49
T2 - 2:31
Run - 40:14
There were 356 athletes in my division overall I placed 259.
There was 1723 athletes overall I placed 1133.
Out of the 1723 athletes I placed 1358 on the swim, 846 on the bike and 1217 on the run.
Told you I thought I did well on the bike!! Overall I'm very pleased with these results.
Today was a rest day, but tomorrow, pending on what time my meeting gets over (currently scheduled to go till 8 p.m.) I will be working out.
I've already started working on my "off season" training. I need to put together my goals, a plan for achieving those goals and my workout schedule for the rest of the year.
My number one focus for the next 4 1/2 months is the swim. January 1, I will re-evaluate and set my new goals and plan out the 2010 race schedule.
I still have about 20 lbs to lose, so I will get back on track for that also!!
Total time - 2:32:25
Swim time - 32:12
T1 - 4:42
Bike - 1:12:49
T2 - 2:31
Run - 40:14
There were 356 athletes in my division overall I placed 259.
There was 1723 athletes overall I placed 1133.
Out of the 1723 athletes I placed 1358 on the swim, 846 on the bike and 1217 on the run.
Told you I thought I did well on the bike!! Overall I'm very pleased with these results.
Today was a rest day, but tomorrow, pending on what time my meeting gets over (currently scheduled to go till 8 p.m.) I will be working out.
I've already started working on my "off season" training. I need to put together my goals, a plan for achieving those goals and my workout schedule for the rest of the year.
My number one focus for the next 4 1/2 months is the swim. January 1, I will re-evaluate and set my new goals and plan out the 2010 race schedule.
I still have about 20 lbs to lose, so I will get back on track for that also!!
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