Snowy Tuesday Snowy

With all the hype, it's FINALLY snowing. But that didn't keep me from my workouts! Mainly because they were all indoors.

Yoga Steve was tough today - lots of core and shoulder work. Needed, but after swimming yesterday, it was a bit harder. And my back wasn't very happy - and I really need to be careful.

Luckily, there was a happy hour tonight with the Tri Chicks - the 100 push up challenge people (and they are doing very well!). You know people are in training when no one orders more than 2 drinks (I only had 1!!), start drinking water at 7, and call for the check by 7:15. But we still have fun! Especially in the snow!

And the best part, I was on my bike trainer by 8. Yup! I KNOW! I put on Ironman 2001 (don't tell me who won, I only made it half way through) and biked my 40 minute workout. I feel awesome.

And tired.

I'm So Slow!!

Ah! Talk about a high and a low of the day.

The high
After learning Mr. Shorty Shorts forgot his running clothes, and didn't feel the need to go and get them so we could run together, I headed for the treadmill for my self. He is going out of town for awhile so I knew I would have to get used to the treadmill on my own, and today was the perfect start. My goal was to just go, and go a bit longer without walking, even if it was slower. And it worked! I was consistent, my heart rate didn't get too high, and I felt okay!! Good actually. The treadmills were packed, with a waiting list, so it was 30 minutes only. 2 minute warm up, jog 9, walk 1 (times 2) and a jog 7 with a 1 minute cool down. Woot!
It felt really good and I was very happy.

The low
I met some people at the pool for an easy 3000 meters. Right, sure. I DIED! It was SO SLOW! Way slower than I have been. It was a huge wake up call that I need to swim more than once a week, and start swimming more. I only made it 2300 meters, and mentally checked out around 1800. My stroke got off and my shoulder and back started to hurt a bit, so I stopped. I hated quitting, but knew I was off my game and pushing wasn't worth it. Not yet. But soon.

So that was the rest of my day. Hopefully the ice won't ruin Yoga Steve tomorrow. Or a certain someones birthday (not mine).

OH, and you might be wondering why I did a double today. 3 words
CRUMBS IS OPEN!!! But I only had a half. And it was DELICIOUS!

Another Weekend Update

Where does the time go?? Well, let me explain...

Thursday night was our tri club happy hour/holiday party and let's just say many people congratulated me on my new VP board position by buying me many MANY beers. Thanks all, but really next time, a hand shake would be just fine. So, it's needless to say I took Friday off.

Saturday it was SNOWING! A quick walk to the store was enough for me to enjoy the white fluffy stuff. I did manage to go for a 5.3 mile (speed) walk, in old shoes, which left a nice blood blister under my bunion. Yes, gross. I was going to take a picture, but even I have my limits to what I will post.

Sunday was of course, 3 hour spin. It was a really good class and for the first time, didn't 100% hate Rob. Don't get me wrong, I was working hard. In fact, the first drip of sweat from my nose fell within 10 minutes of class. I just kept focusing on the caramel french toast and fried chicken I ate on Saturday. That was enough to keep me spinning.

Plus, it was almost like I was doing 2 classes. Janie was doing both Rob's workout, and her coach's workout. At one point, she talked me into doing part of her other workout, which included 30 seconds ALL OUT and 3 minutes and 30 seconds rest. So during Rob's 2-4 minute "recovery", a few times we would go ALL OUT. Or go from a standing hill climb, to sitting flat and fast ALL OUT, back to a standing hill climb. I re-named our corner from the chatty corner to the stupid corner. Because really, I don't know why I agree to these stupid things. But it was good.


And the weekend finished off with an awesome win!

No, I Didn't Forget

I Went To The Gym

And I think Mr. Shorty Shorts was trying to see if he could get me to fall off the treadmill. He made me go fast (well, fast for me). He made me keep going. He didn't let me quit.

Thank you Mr. Shorty Shorts!

PS. I'm still hungry.

I Am So Hungry

And I haven't really started training yet, but I am hungry ALL THE TIME! And it doesn't help that I can only chew on the left side of my mouth...

But instead of eating something not so great for me,
I ate the apple that was on my desk which has been staring at me since Monday. And it was good.

And now I am more inclined to go to the gym. I did miss yesterday, so I know I need to go today, but the gym is still packed with stupid new years resolution people. But I will go.

I will...

OUCH

No, not from a workout. From my dentist.


I am in P.A.I.N! And so is my wallet... I had 2 cavities filled this morning and it hurts. And I am drooling everywhere.

So, there was no run for me this morning and I am not sure about tonight.

OUCH!

And Of Course

Going Strong

I love the beginning of the year because you can say things like:

• "I haven't talked to you since last year!"
• "I have cooked all my meals this year!"
• "Falling over was so last year!"
• "I haven't showered this year!!" (and I stole that from Katie's cooking blog about her roommate)

And my personal favorite, which is also true:

• I have worked out EVERYDAY this year!

Yes, this year has started off pretty well (knock on wood).

Sunday was 3 hour spin.
I managed to stay on my spin bike, even when my knee buckled and I should have gone down - so that is a success! Don't get me wrong, I was very whiny - especially the last hour (poor Kimberly was next to me and had to listen to all the complaining. I think Karen and Janie just tuned me out). It was a TOUGH class. I mean I hated Rob. But when it was over, and my legs felt like sore fruit roll ups, I loved Rob. And it made me enjoy an egg veggie wrap so much more. Followed by key lime pie. And later a delicious creamy brie cheese with a nice toasted baguette.

Yesterday was a swim day.
Wilson was closed due to a water heater pump issue, so we headed to Eastern Market. It wasn't that cold so I walked the 1.2 miles from my office to meet Jenny and Toby. (Yay me!) What I didn't like was the 25 meter pool and I could tell how much faster the girls were than me. I don't seem to notice as much in a 50 meter pool. And I was cutting the workout short to celebrate a friend's engagement, so I spent the entire 1800-ish meters sprinting to try and keep up with everyone. On paper it was an 'easy' workout, but I made it much harder. And I am happy about that. It made my chicken pesto on a ciabatta roll with sweet potato fries much more justifiable.

So right now, I can say I have worked out every day in 2011. And had some very tasty dishes I have not cooked. Woot!

Happy New Year!!

Happy 1.1.11 day!

I have started my new year off right by going for a run. Rob hosted a last minute run and sweaty brunch so I knew if I said I would go, it would get me out of bed and into my running shoes. Everyone that went did a trail run, but I took off a different way and just did an out and back.

And I have to say, I already broke a new year's resolution. I was way too hard on myself in regards to the run. Halfway through I got very frustrated at myself for being slow, giggly, out of breath, a very high heart rate and it was hard to snap out of it and make it back. I started thinking of IM Moo in 252 days. How am I ever going to be ready?!?!

Then I realized that I do have time. I do have 252 days. I am starting now. And even thought I hated 90% of my run today, I still did a run today. I still made it out for an hour and 4.5 miles. Slow, yes, but I did hold my 4:1 almost the entire run. And even though my heart rate was higher than it should be, it still managed to drop in my one minute walk recovery.

So, I am trying to stay positive. I texted Mr. Shorty Shorts as a reminder that I need to run at least 3 days a week - and hopefully he will help me out. Toby and I already talked about swimming on Monday. I have 3 hour spin class tomorrow and Carlos is permanently set on the trainer.

Today was a new day. A restart day. And tomorrow is another new day and another chance to stay positive. And hopefully not fall off my spin bike!