One of the difficult things about training is that I'm tired all the time! I've talked to a few of my triathlon friends and they tell me to get used to feeling tired all the time! I'm also disappointed because I have less time to write. But the sacrifice is worth the effort.
We had our first "fun" race on Saturday. It's supposed to be "fun" but really, everyone is competitive. It was a 750m swim and a 5km race. The swim was OK but I got caught behind a few swimmers that wouldn't let me pass so I ended up swimming breast stroke for more than half the race. And the run. Well. It was ugly as per usual. I need to focus on my running I think.
My results were less than ideal but I'm tying to remember that I wasn't feeling well the night of the race, I'm three months post-surgery, and I lost some time on the swim. I'm just trying to keep the disappointment at bay so I don't get discouraged with my training.
My training has been enjoyable and challenging. I have had two weeks of build and now I'm in my first week of recovery. The best decision I've made is hiring a coach. Now I don't have to think about my workouts. She does it all for me. Life is good.
I've been sickish for about a week now and yesterday I took and unscheduled day off. I found that very hard but I'm glad I did. Even my coach said, it's better to take a day off now then being forced to take more time off later because you've gotten REALLY sick. I just hate missing my workouts.
Back to the grind today. Back to keeping the big picture in mind. Everyday is a step closer to completing my goal!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Blech!
I'm feeling very uninpsired this week. I'm having a hard time getting back on track.
So.
Here's a list of Grace in Small Things.
1. One of my favourite times during the day is just before I go to bed and I stop by my children's beds and watch them sleep. It's pure peace and beauty.
2. I now have a garage to park my car in. I LOVE not having to clean my car off each morning in the winter!
3. My partner hugs me everyday. He is the best hugger I know.
4. Coming home and seeing my children at the end of a long day warms me to my toes!
5. Being outside on a warm summer day heals my soul.
So.
Here's a list of Grace in Small Things.
1. One of my favourite times during the day is just before I go to bed and I stop by my children's beds and watch them sleep. It's pure peace and beauty.
2. I now have a garage to park my car in. I LOVE not having to clean my car off each morning in the winter!
3. My partner hugs me everyday. He is the best hugger I know.
4. Coming home and seeing my children at the end of a long day warms me to my toes!
5. Being outside on a warm summer day heals my soul.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Stuff
Hello Blog! I don't know if you remember me, but let me take the time to re-introduce myself. I'm that cute, but not overly confident writer. You know. The one who thoughtfully strokes the keys to create the orgasmic words that make up our mind blowing notes. Obviously we were close. I hope we can get reacquainted. I've had some distractions but I'm back and ready to stroke the keys and make beautiful stories together again. If you'll have me?
Over the top? Maybe.
Recap.
I brought home my new Triathlon bike and it was like bringing home a baby from the hospital. Really. OK, so maybe it's a slight stretch but anyone who has dreamed and planned for a new 'something' knows it's a big deal. And in my case I feel like I had been waiting and planning with anticipation for months! I've used it a few times but I still need pedals and shoes.(for those of you who don't ride road bikes or Triathlon bikes, we use a special clip pedal and shoe so your foot is directly attached to the bike)
A few weeks after the bike came home my significant other surprised me with a trip to Las Vegas and while we were there he proposed! So now I have a wedding to plan! I'm so pumped!
But.
I'm also taking three classes. Two of the classes are self studies and one is a night class. I'm enjoying the classes but NOT the time it takes away from training and planning the wedding.
Remember that commitment to BALANCE. B-A-L-A-N-C-E?!?!?!?!?!?!
So. I've almost got the wedding planned as we are getting married in June. Once the details of that are finished I can focus on school and training.
I start the serious training for triathlon March 1. I have a coach and everything! And by that time I will be almost finished one class and half way through another.
Did I mention that I am also working full time and I'm the mother of three children?!
B-A-L-A-N-C-E[OHMMMMMM......]
I love my life. Seriously. I love it. I'm enjoying the classes immensely and I am VERY happy about getting married. I need to move my body and I have the support of my partner to do all these things. Plus. Work does not feel like a job. I love being there. My kids are very supportive of my hectic schedule for the next 4 months and they are helping Mom out as much as they can. Plus, I think that we are spending more quality time together right now because we HAVE to. We make the time together count more.
Reflection.
I am forever learning how to be better at life and I am grateful for the lessons life teaches me. I'm busy but I'm only doing the important things in my life right now. I don't have room for fluff! I'm simply grateful that I CAN do all this stuff!
Over the top? Maybe.
Recap.
I brought home my new Triathlon bike and it was like bringing home a baby from the hospital. Really. OK, so maybe it's a slight stretch but anyone who has dreamed and planned for a new 'something' knows it's a big deal. And in my case I feel like I had been waiting and planning with anticipation for months! I've used it a few times but I still need pedals and shoes.(for those of you who don't ride road bikes or Triathlon bikes, we use a special clip pedal and shoe so your foot is directly attached to the bike)
A few weeks after the bike came home my significant other surprised me with a trip to Las Vegas and while we were there he proposed! So now I have a wedding to plan! I'm so pumped!
But.
I'm also taking three classes. Two of the classes are self studies and one is a night class. I'm enjoying the classes but NOT the time it takes away from training and planning the wedding.
Remember that commitment to BALANCE. B-A-L-A-N-C-E?!?!?!?!?!?!
So. I've almost got the wedding planned as we are getting married in June. Once the details of that are finished I can focus on school and training.
I start the serious training for triathlon March 1. I have a coach and everything! And by that time I will be almost finished one class and half way through another.
Did I mention that I am also working full time and I'm the mother of three children?!
B-A-L-A-N-C-E[OHMMMMMM......]
I love my life. Seriously. I love it. I'm enjoying the classes immensely and I am VERY happy about getting married. I need to move my body and I have the support of my partner to do all these things. Plus. Work does not feel like a job. I love being there. My kids are very supportive of my hectic schedule for the next 4 months and they are helping Mom out as much as they can. Plus, I think that we are spending more quality time together right now because we HAVE to. We make the time together count more.
Reflection.
I am forever learning how to be better at life and I am grateful for the lessons life teaches me. I'm busy but I'm only doing the important things in my life right now. I don't have room for fluff! I'm simply grateful that I CAN do all this stuff!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
New Bike
Tomorrow I'm picking up my new bike!
After much debate I'm the proud owner of a Cervelo P2.
And I'm going to make plans for tomorrow. I'm going to make plans to try out my new bike.
Life is good!
After much debate I'm the proud owner of a Cervelo P2.
And I'm going to make plans for tomorrow. I'm going to make plans to try out my new bike.
Life is good!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Progress
So I finally got in the pool on Sunday.[Again with the snowing. For the record SNOW does not make swimming appealing in the middle of winter!]
I had a great swim.
This was the first time in the pool in five weeks, four week post surgery and first time trying out the new body. Something worked because I managed to swim 1800 meters. Normally I spit and sputter after 400meters and stand at the end trying to catch my breath while letting all the other swimmers pass![I truly suck] But not this time for some reason?[Could it be the elusive 'progress']
Even while swimming this miraculous 1800 meters I kept thinking, "I'm so slow!". And then I thought, "Be grateful you can even swim!"
I was so pleased with my progress in the pool that I came home and announced my progress to my boyfriend and his three girls. In his typical 'call my ego down' style, he stood and gave me a standing ovation. [big smile]
I had a great swim.
This was the first time in the pool in five weeks, four week post surgery and first time trying out the new body. Something worked because I managed to swim 1800 meters. Normally I spit and sputter after 400meters and stand at the end trying to catch my breath while letting all the other swimmers pass![I truly suck] But not this time for some reason?[Could it be the elusive 'progress']
Even while swimming this miraculous 1800 meters I kept thinking, "I'm so slow!". And then I thought, "Be grateful you can even swim!"
I was so pleased with my progress in the pool that I came home and announced my progress to my boyfriend and his three girls. In his typical 'call my ego down' style, he stood and gave me a standing ovation. [big smile]
Monday, January 5, 2009
Starting Over
I got the OK from the doctor!!!!!!
I am allowed to work out and get back in the pool.
YIPPEE!!!! (who knew that I could get so excited at the thought of going back to the gym!)
But I have plans and goals and I've had to put everything on hold for the past 3 1/2 weeks and it's been hard for me.
Back to the drawing board. Time to start over!
And now I begin executing my plan.
Details to come.
Oh. AND. My boobs are so fantastic!! The scars are healing nicely, and in the words of my Doctor, "You look like a twenty year old...".[roaring laughter and a gentle blush]
I am allowed to work out and get back in the pool.
YIPPEE!!!! (who knew that I could get so excited at the thought of going back to the gym!)
But I have plans and goals and I've had to put everything on hold for the past 3 1/2 weeks and it's been hard for me.
Back to the drawing board. Time to start over!
And now I begin executing my plan.
Details to come.
Oh. AND. My boobs are so fantastic!! The scars are healing nicely, and in the words of my Doctor, "You look like a twenty year old...".[roaring laughter and a gentle blush]
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year!
Reflect
2008
Traveled
Had lots of sex
Bought a house
Fed and clothed my children
Trained for and finished 4 Triathlons
Tried to be the best person I could be
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No regrets
Dream
2009
Buy a new triathlon bike
Travel more
Feed and clothe my children
Get married(perhaps...IF HE EVER ASKS ME!)
Keep being the best I can be
Train for and finish 8 Triathlons
Keep having lots of sex
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No regrets
Welcome to today.
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