So, I had my bike fit done the other day...these are the things I have learned...my seat was ENTIRELY way to high and my right leg is longer than my left leg...I was a challenge...go figure, I am not normal...again. I am confident, that the "fit" will aide in my goal to "not suck on the bike" for the 2013 season :-). I know I need to work on my pedal stroke efficiency...that is the biggest issue that I have as of right now. This will only be improved by more time on my ACTUAL bike (I keep telling myself - love the trainer rides, the trainer is your friend - yes I did type that). I must say that really appreciated all the time that Mike Norton put into my fit, so definite props go out to him!! And props out to Blake who makes those trainer rides beneficial to not sucking on the bike and interesting so I don't get bored :-).
Enjoyed the team ride on Saturday...It was fun. I was able to talk to some of the ladies on the and get to know them better. Good times :D. Again, reinforces that I made a great decision!! At the ride, Blake had 3 groups, group 1, 2 and the sick group...ummmm, that was me, so kept the heart rate in check, so no worries on the intensity being too high. The time flew by, so that was REALLY nice! Hoping I can make it for another one in the next few weeks.
Recovery week this week. Have few key workouts that I need to do, but the majority of the training is relatively relaxed. Perfect for this chica as it is a busy work week for me too. Getting everything taken care of to get the ball rolling for the Spin-A-Thon at the club that is coming up in a couple of months. An amazing cause and big fun too!!!! I'll post info about it next week :-).
Also this week, I am adding another component to my training regiment. I'll be having my first sports massage, and am looking forward to it. With the upcoming increasing hours pounding the pavement, time spent on the bike and lengths that will be need to get done in the pool, I'm adding massage as an aide to my recovery and to help keep myself injury free. It adds another piece to the triathlon budget...which seems to be never ending ;-), But it is what it is. I do have a few more things to take care of financially as far as gear and races go...I'll spread the "love" out a little to keep the budget and checkbook in a happy place. This is where it would be nice if I were a wicked fast athlete and was lucky enough to have a sponsor to bless me with all of my "needs" ;-). Companies, however, don't really sponsor middle (and that may be a generous term) of the pack athletes ;-). My other option is to grow a money tree out in the back yard. If anyone has an "in" as to where I could get one of those please let me know ;-).
Off to make some quinoa and black bean chili for the "big game" tonight. Looking forward to the commercials :-). And for Marrianne, go 49er's!!!!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Rest, Training and Comparing...
Well, after officially getting told I have bronchitis and pneumonia, I have been sleeping A LOT!! Nap yesterday and in bed by 7:50...yes, 7:50. I think i was asleep by 8:00pm and slept like a rock until B's alarm went off this morning. This afternoon another nap. This bod apparently needs some rest. I do think the Z-PAC is working :-), so that is good. I am going to ride with the team this weekend...may have to modify, but I am excited and looking forward to it!!
I just checked my Training Peaks account and saw my next training block. Let's hope I can keep the sickness at bay and continue to get stronger. It should be interesting, a challenge AND fun all at the same time. Some of the lingo is still a bit of a mystery to me, so there will be a few emails sent out wondering what the heck he is talking about :-).
I do still vividly remember training for my last ironman, although at this time I was making up my own thing...swimming, biking and running twice a week with each discipline, doing whatever just to do some base building until the "meat" of the plan started...I am doing base building now, but with purpose and focus instead of just doing stuff just to do it, so it's a good thing. At this time three years ago I was also going to Madison 3 times a week for a class to help me drop the last of my chemo weight...had to love those 25 fabulous steroid induced pounds :-).
One of the really nice things about doing Ironman in 2010 was that Brendon and I didnt know a lot of other people doing the race (we knew some, but it was an "off" year for a lot of peeps), so there wasn't a lot of "comparing" as to who was doing what when, for how long and how hard they were working.
This year, I am excited about the upcoming race looking forward to training with my teammates, friends and hubcap. I am going to do my best to not get sucked into the "comparing of what everyone else is doing vortex". I will trust my coaches knowledge and plan that he is creating for me and won't worry about what my other teammates are doing as their plan is different than mine as well as not worrying about what other friends are doing for their training. Everyone has different strengths or weaknesses that makes all of our plans and training different from one another. I'm looking forward to embracing my own journey and hopefully have some friends to enjoy it with without concerning myself too much about what everyone else is up to...unless, of course, what they are doing happens to fall on a day that I need to do the same-ish thing, then hey, the more the merrier. :-)
It does crack me up when I see things about how bada$$ someone's workout is, and that ALL of their training sessions are bada$$. For me, it isn't always about being bada$$ or have worked the hardest. I like seeing the challenging workouts in my plan, but also LOVE seeing the easier, steady state runs, or the 1-2k choice swims :-). I have learned that there is a time and place for intensity, and that rest days are my friend.
This next week is a "recovery" week for me. It couldn't come at a better time with me being sick. The training sessions won't be as long or as challenging, except for those key workouts...I have gotten subs for all of my classes, so I can focus on my recovery, and just do the workouts that I need to accomplish for my training. I have A LOT of actual work to do too, so time at my desk is necessary and will be important to get all of my SCHTUFF done.
Tonight, kiddos have a play practice and B has to run (first week of his marathon training started), so I will enjoy a quiet hour and half of mellow time.
Enjoy the night everyone and tomorrow is Friday!!!! :-).
I just checked my Training Peaks account and saw my next training block. Let's hope I can keep the sickness at bay and continue to get stronger. It should be interesting, a challenge AND fun all at the same time. Some of the lingo is still a bit of a mystery to me, so there will be a few emails sent out wondering what the heck he is talking about :-).
I do still vividly remember training for my last ironman, although at this time I was making up my own thing...swimming, biking and running twice a week with each discipline, doing whatever just to do some base building until the "meat" of the plan started...I am doing base building now, but with purpose and focus instead of just doing stuff just to do it, so it's a good thing. At this time three years ago I was also going to Madison 3 times a week for a class to help me drop the last of my chemo weight...had to love those 25 fabulous steroid induced pounds :-).
One of the really nice things about doing Ironman in 2010 was that Brendon and I didnt know a lot of other people doing the race (we knew some, but it was an "off" year for a lot of peeps), so there wasn't a lot of "comparing" as to who was doing what when, for how long and how hard they were working.
This year, I am excited about the upcoming race looking forward to training with my teammates, friends and hubcap. I am going to do my best to not get sucked into the "comparing of what everyone else is doing vortex". I will trust my coaches knowledge and plan that he is creating for me and won't worry about what my other teammates are doing as their plan is different than mine as well as not worrying about what other friends are doing for their training. Everyone has different strengths or weaknesses that makes all of our plans and training different from one another. I'm looking forward to embracing my own journey and hopefully have some friends to enjoy it with without concerning myself too much about what everyone else is up to...unless, of course, what they are doing happens to fall on a day that I need to do the same-ish thing, then hey, the more the merrier. :-)
It does crack me up when I see things about how bada$$ someone's workout is, and that ALL of their training sessions are bada$$. For me, it isn't always about being bada$$ or have worked the hardest. I like seeing the challenging workouts in my plan, but also LOVE seeing the easier, steady state runs, or the 1-2k choice swims :-). I have learned that there is a time and place for intensity, and that rest days are my friend.
This next week is a "recovery" week for me. It couldn't come at a better time with me being sick. The training sessions won't be as long or as challenging, except for those key workouts...I have gotten subs for all of my classes, so I can focus on my recovery, and just do the workouts that I need to accomplish for my training. I have A LOT of actual work to do too, so time at my desk is necessary and will be important to get all of my SCHTUFF done.
Tonight, kiddos have a play practice and B has to run (first week of his marathon training started), so I will enjoy a quiet hour and half of mellow time.
Enjoy the night everyone and tomorrow is Friday!!!! :-).
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Doc, Training and Thoughts....
This morning, it was a full house in Power Pump...55 peeps to be exact!!! We got it done and had a little fun while we all worked hard this morning :-). Extra bonus for this instructor, one of my participants brought me 2 dozen farm fresh eggs!!! So excited about that!!! Total sidebar but, they are brown eggs. I have a weird thing in that I only like to eat brown eggs. So, I was extra happy about the eggs :-). After class, I came home to take a quick shower and then I was off to Madison, AGAIN. You would think I have moved back with as much time as I have been spending there. I was headed to see my favorite doc...Not too sure what has been going on with me as I have been sick for about 8 weeks, so I thought, let's finally get it checked out.
Well, guess what...this chica has Bronchitis AND Pneumonia...how awesome is that. No wonder why I have been feeling like cr@p for such a long time. My doc said, "Tell me, how are you doing ANYTHING???" I said, I guess when you are used to feeling like cr@p for that long, the body adjusts and it becomes the new normal. So, with a Z-PAC prescription, a phone call from my Mom to B (she hasn't EVER called him, so, frankly, he thought something happened with my Dad), and orders to take it easy for a few days...hopefully, I will turn a corner in the next few days.
Again, looking forward to the spring weather where we can open windows and get the "sick" air out of the house...and for those of you telling me I need to get a flu shot...I will be, just need to wait until this junk is at bay, but it is a doctor's order...I promise I will listen.
Have to say, again, that I love my coach and that he is genuinely concerned about how I am doing and how he wants me to make sure I listen to what my doc is telling me. So, the plan is adjusted, AGAIN. I do also have to say again, that my team is awesome too. They have been so welcoming and made me feel like a part of the group already...can't wait to race with them this season.
So, training will be low key until I am on a complete upward swing. I have to keep telling myself that I have time, and all will be good come race day. I am just so excited for the upcoming season and I want it to be a great year...another sidebar...my hubcap said that I am really becoming a good runner :-). This Betty has picked up some speed...didn't think I cared anymore about that aspect, but it is fun to see what one's body can accomplish...imagine how speedy I will be when I am healthy!!! I do have to say that dropping those 15 lbs was helpful too...less to carry around. I am still a buck 35, but I will take that. Back on track, I am looking forward to being a triathlete again after a couple of years off.
Onto thoughts...it has been a rough start to the week, partially because lave been sick, partially because, another person with BC has passed away too young. This really affects me...just hard to not be sad and scared at the same time. We never know what is going to happen in our life and what our path is. Regarding cancer, many people have said to me, they took out the cancer, you have had chemotherapy, what are you worried about...it's over. I am only speaking for myself, but it really isn't EVER over. The thoughts that go through my head when I am sick for an extended period of time or if I am having an issue that doesn't seem "normal", Can be scary at times. Fortunately, my Oncologist and Primary Care Doc's haven't EVER made me feel silly or stupid for my worries.
I DO KNOW, that these times always help to light a fire under me and make me want to continue to do what I am doing, stay on a healthy path, not dwell on the "what if" (at times it is a bit of a challenge) and hopefully inspire a few peeps along the way. I'm really not sure what God's plan is for me...frankly, I don't understand what his plan is most of the time, as he has made some choices for friends that I would not have made. One in particular is that I still miss my friend Max terribly. I, selfishly, wish he were still here, to talk to, to just have that time with him. Those days always made the day a good day. I'm sure his wonderful wife and children miss him so much more than I could ever imagine. As I've said in previous posts, I still talk to him all the time, hope he is listening, and truly believe that he gives me signs that he is listening in his own way.
Sorry to end so heavy, but, sometimes, that's just what life throws at you. Enjoy the night! I will, hopefully, be sleeping by 9 pm :-).
Well, guess what...this chica has Bronchitis AND Pneumonia...how awesome is that. No wonder why I have been feeling like cr@p for such a long time. My doc said, "Tell me, how are you doing ANYTHING???" I said, I guess when you are used to feeling like cr@p for that long, the body adjusts and it becomes the new normal. So, with a Z-PAC prescription, a phone call from my Mom to B (she hasn't EVER called him, so, frankly, he thought something happened with my Dad), and orders to take it easy for a few days...hopefully, I will turn a corner in the next few days.
Again, looking forward to the spring weather where we can open windows and get the "sick" air out of the house...and for those of you telling me I need to get a flu shot...I will be, just need to wait until this junk is at bay, but it is a doctor's order...I promise I will listen.
Have to say, again, that I love my coach and that he is genuinely concerned about how I am doing and how he wants me to make sure I listen to what my doc is telling me. So, the plan is adjusted, AGAIN. I do also have to say again, that my team is awesome too. They have been so welcoming and made me feel like a part of the group already...can't wait to race with them this season.
So, training will be low key until I am on a complete upward swing. I have to keep telling myself that I have time, and all will be good come race day. I am just so excited for the upcoming season and I want it to be a great year...another sidebar...my hubcap said that I am really becoming a good runner :-). This Betty has picked up some speed...didn't think I cared anymore about that aspect, but it is fun to see what one's body can accomplish...imagine how speedy I will be when I am healthy!!! I do have to say that dropping those 15 lbs was helpful too...less to carry around. I am still a buck 35, but I will take that. Back on track, I am looking forward to being a triathlete again after a couple of years off.
Onto thoughts...it has been a rough start to the week, partially because lave been sick, partially because, another person with BC has passed away too young. This really affects me...just hard to not be sad and scared at the same time. We never know what is going to happen in our life and what our path is. Regarding cancer, many people have said to me, they took out the cancer, you have had chemotherapy, what are you worried about...it's over. I am only speaking for myself, but it really isn't EVER over. The thoughts that go through my head when I am sick for an extended period of time or if I am having an issue that doesn't seem "normal", Can be scary at times. Fortunately, my Oncologist and Primary Care Doc's haven't EVER made me feel silly or stupid for my worries.
I DO KNOW, that these times always help to light a fire under me and make me want to continue to do what I am doing, stay on a healthy path, not dwell on the "what if" (at times it is a bit of a challenge) and hopefully inspire a few peeps along the way. I'm really not sure what God's plan is for me...frankly, I don't understand what his plan is most of the time, as he has made some choices for friends that I would not have made. One in particular is that I still miss my friend Max terribly. I, selfishly, wish he were still here, to talk to, to just have that time with him. Those days always made the day a good day. I'm sure his wonderful wife and children miss him so much more than I could ever imagine. As I've said in previous posts, I still talk to him all the time, hope he is listening, and truly believe that he gives me signs that he is listening in his own way.
Sorry to end so heavy, but, sometimes, that's just what life throws at you. Enjoy the night! I will, hopefully, be sleeping by 9 pm :-).
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Life is Good...Next Week Will Be Another Good One!
Life is Good...Saturday night, B and I went to Tornado Steakhouse to celebrate my 44 years on earth :-). Dinner was pretty amazing (I had salmon and Brussels sprouts ). Just a quiet dinner out which was nice. Our waiter was really good as well. We did notice that he kept whispering with us, then would go to the table across from ours and be really animated...it was funny. When the table got up to leave, he went around giving everyone hugs and chatted away...when he came back to give us our bill, I asked if that was Tornado's policy to give out but hugs to all of their patrons...he was adorable...Laughed and said, that was my Mom and Dad :-). Sweet young man.
After dinner, we met our good friends, the Colbert's out for a glass of wine/beer at the MASON Lounge. That was a fun and interesting place to go. Had a great time!! We are going to miss them when they move!!!
Came home and fell into bed. Woke up at 8:30 (I guess I needed the rest) and headed to the gym for the 60 minute run. I hadn't really done anything with any intensity all week, so I wasn't sure as to how this was all going to go. Well, it was challenging but we did it!!! Glad to have that done. We had planned on going to the pool to get my swim in but the weather was too nasty...no schwimmy for me today. I did help my friend Lolo get some things cleared out/rearranged to get her house listed...man, am I going to miss her too! All these people moving!!!
This week should be good both training wise and fun wise too! It all starts this morning with a TRX workout with Tre Tre, a run with Scotty B, then an afternoon swim. Tonight, I am Madison bound for the birthday celebration with Brendon's Mom and Sister. A little sushi and shopping, how can you go wrong with that...and it is always a fun night out with them :-).
I'm still not quite 100%, so trying to get as much rest as possible so I Shake this for good. I am making a doc appointment for Tuesday since I have been sick more than not in the past 8 weeks...need to get myself figured out.
Enjoy the day, stay safe out on the roads and love life :-).
After dinner, we met our good friends, the Colbert's out for a glass of wine/beer at the MASON Lounge. That was a fun and interesting place to go. Had a great time!! We are going to miss them when they move!!!
Came home and fell into bed. Woke up at 8:30 (I guess I needed the rest) and headed to the gym for the 60 minute run. I hadn't really done anything with any intensity all week, so I wasn't sure as to how this was all going to go. Well, it was challenging but we did it!!! Glad to have that done. We had planned on going to the pool to get my swim in but the weather was too nasty...no schwimmy for me today. I did help my friend Lolo get some things cleared out/rearranged to get her house listed...man, am I going to miss her too! All these people moving!!!
This week should be good both training wise and fun wise too! It all starts this morning with a TRX workout with Tre Tre, a run with Scotty B, then an afternoon swim. Tonight, I am Madison bound for the birthday celebration with Brendon's Mom and Sister. A little sushi and shopping, how can you go wrong with that...and it is always a fun night out with them :-).
I'm still not quite 100%, so trying to get as much rest as possible so I Shake this for good. I am making a doc appointment for Tuesday since I have been sick more than not in the past 8 weeks...need to get myself figured out.
Enjoy the day, stay safe out on the roads and love life :-).
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I Am Vertical...And A Celebration!!
Well, holy boats that sucked! Now, I am just speculating here, but, if my Oncologist had ANY idea that I have NOT gotten a flu shot and if he ACTUALLY read this blog or knew it existed and took the time to read it...I am guessing that I would be getting a little love note email by tomorrow afternoon... I am also guessing that it wouldn't be so lovey at all. I should be getting one every year and have done just that since I have gotten the "Big C", but for some reason I thought I would be all good this year and did not think that I would get sick 3 times in the last 8 weeks (yes, this is true). I'm not sure what I exactly had, but I can tell you this, it was not fun. So, as soon as I can breathe through my nose, I will be trotting off to the nearest flu shot joint and get myself hooked up. :-).
As far as training goes, this week will be kind of a wash, but we are still early in the process, so all is good. And there are still over 200 days until race day :-). Plenty of time to be ready to rock n' roll right?
On Wednesday morning, I did an easy 30 minute tester run, coach approved, to see how this 44 year old recovering bod felt. It felt ok, but I was tried for most of the day after that, so not quite ready, but it was nice to have a conversational run with the ladies!! Today, strength, tomorrow ride and swim, again, all coach approved. Hoping to actually do the run that is on my plan this Sunday :-). Fingers crossed that things continue to move in the right direction.
Today was also a day for celebration! One of my dearest friends, Terri, just finished radiation this morning :-)!!! I was so happy for her!!! We met at the Outlet Mall and did some retail therapy, then had a celebratory lunch honoring her big day. Always wonderful to spend time with her. Love her to bits.
Funny part of the lunch...Terri brought a birthday gift for me, while opening it, she said I would be so excited about the first one (if you read my post about the towel incident, this was the perfect gift) ... A Wisconsin Badger towel wrap with straps!! I am attaching a picture :-). It is really cute and now I won't have that issue if my robe is not close by and I have things to get done around the house while I am waiting for my hair to dry a little bit :-).
Looking forward to the rest of the week, continuing to feel better, getting my a$$ back in gear and enjoying spending time with those that I love bunches and bunches.
Laters!!
As far as training goes, this week will be kind of a wash, but we are still early in the process, so all is good. And there are still over 200 days until race day :-). Plenty of time to be ready to rock n' roll right?
On Wednesday morning, I did an easy 30 minute tester run, coach approved, to see how this 44 year old recovering bod felt. It felt ok, but I was tried for most of the day after that, so not quite ready, but it was nice to have a conversational run with the ladies!! Today, strength, tomorrow ride and swim, again, all coach approved. Hoping to actually do the run that is on my plan this Sunday :-). Fingers crossed that things continue to move in the right direction.
Today was also a day for celebration! One of my dearest friends, Terri, just finished radiation this morning :-)!!! I was so happy for her!!! We met at the Outlet Mall and did some retail therapy, then had a celebratory lunch honoring her big day. Always wonderful to spend time with her. Love her to bits.
Funny part of the lunch...Terri brought a birthday gift for me, while opening it, she said I would be so excited about the first one (if you read my post about the towel incident, this was the perfect gift) ... A Wisconsin Badger towel wrap with straps!! I am attaching a picture :-). It is really cute and now I won't have that issue if my robe is not close by and I have things to get done around the house while I am waiting for my hair to dry a little bit :-).
Looking forward to the rest of the week, continuing to feel better, getting my a$$ back in gear and enjoying spending time with those that I love bunches and bunches.
Laters!!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Sick...and Slowing Down...
Yucka...well, I am officially sick. Frankly, I feel like a$$...hoping that some good rest and fluids will bring this mom triathlete back to her feet in the next day or two.
I should have known that when I went to do my run at the Tone Zone yesterday morning that things were taking a turn for the worse. Warmup segment of the run went pretty well, then when the HR cap portion of my run kicked in...the wheels fell off the bus. Had to do A LOT of walking and just started feeling punky.
After lunch, I pretty much separated myself from B and the kids. Not really an ideal way spend the rest of the weekend up at the cabin a/k/a the Stoned Loon Lodge (we have a giant rock in the front yard at the cabin and a lot of loons), but it is what it is and I need to keep everyone else healthy.
Hoping for some good rest on the ride home, tonight and tomorrow. Not really the way I was hoping to spend my birthday. Had a great day/evening planned...going to see how much rest I can get and if some or any of it will happen. I will check in with my coach in the morning and see what he has to say as far as what or if I should be doing anything that he has planned for me tomorrow.
What getting sick does (always try to find the upside in everything - that is the optimist in me) is that it reminds me that I need to SLOW down and take care of myself. For a while, I was so good at saying no and making time for myself to just "BE". I need to find that again. Life doesn't always need to move so fast. As of today, I am making a vow to take a breath, to set the phone down and not always be connected (don't laugh, I am going to make a genuine effort and need to do this). It will be hard to do as I am ALWAYS connected, but I will get used to it as will others. I need to stop being the proverbial hamster on the wheel. More isn't always better...
I can use the next couple of days to get caught up with work emails, and sit back and reevaluate the things I have committed to and make sure they really are good decisions. I have always been a people pleaser by nature (sometimes that is good and sometimes, it is bad). I don't want to ever let anyone down or upset anyone. I need to stop looking at it that way and at times be a little more, for a lack of a better word, selfish. Saying "no" to things that I know will stretch me too far IS ok to do.
I know training for an Ironman and slowing down don't really seem to be possible to put in the same sentence. It CAN be done and there WILL be balance and zen in my life...a work in progress right?? :-).
So....Here is to rest, health, happiness and balance in my 44th year :-). Hope you all have a great day tomorrow!!
I should have known that when I went to do my run at the Tone Zone yesterday morning that things were taking a turn for the worse. Warmup segment of the run went pretty well, then when the HR cap portion of my run kicked in...the wheels fell off the bus. Had to do A LOT of walking and just started feeling punky.
After lunch, I pretty much separated myself from B and the kids. Not really an ideal way spend the rest of the weekend up at the cabin a/k/a the Stoned Loon Lodge (we have a giant rock in the front yard at the cabin and a lot of loons), but it is what it is and I need to keep everyone else healthy.
Hoping for some good rest on the ride home, tonight and tomorrow. Not really the way I was hoping to spend my birthday. Had a great day/evening planned...going to see how much rest I can get and if some or any of it will happen. I will check in with my coach in the morning and see what he has to say as far as what or if I should be doing anything that he has planned for me tomorrow.
What getting sick does (always try to find the upside in everything - that is the optimist in me) is that it reminds me that I need to SLOW down and take care of myself. For a while, I was so good at saying no and making time for myself to just "BE". I need to find that again. Life doesn't always need to move so fast. As of today, I am making a vow to take a breath, to set the phone down and not always be connected (don't laugh, I am going to make a genuine effort and need to do this). It will be hard to do as I am ALWAYS connected, but I will get used to it as will others. I need to stop being the proverbial hamster on the wheel. More isn't always better...
I can use the next couple of days to get caught up with work emails, and sit back and reevaluate the things I have committed to and make sure they really are good decisions. I have always been a people pleaser by nature (sometimes that is good and sometimes, it is bad). I don't want to ever let anyone down or upset anyone. I need to stop looking at it that way and at times be a little more, for a lack of a better word, selfish. Saying "no" to things that I know will stretch me too far IS ok to do.
I know training for an Ironman and slowing down don't really seem to be possible to put in the same sentence. It CAN be done and there WILL be balance and zen in my life...a work in progress right?? :-).
So....Here is to rest, health, happiness and balance in my 44th year :-). Hope you all have a great day tomorrow!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Towels, Training, Birthday and Cabin..
I'll start with towels...Now with my rockin' streamlined shape...the only complaint I have with that is that (and the women reading, you know what I am talking about) when you get out of the shower, towel off, and, if you aren't wearing a robe, you wrap the towel around you, above your boobs...The towel actually sits there quite nicely and stays right where it should :-). Well, when you take the boobs out of the equation, the towel doesn't sit so well!!!! I had a little incident when I was getting ready to head to Madison on Monday. I will say this...It doesn't really work to rush around trying to get a few things done when only in a towel and there is nothing to hold that bad boy up...LOL. So glad the neighbors can't see in the house ;-).
Training has been ok this week...a little rearranging going on and a missed bike and swim session...I, again, have a cold...My wish is that if people are ill, please stay home, recoup, recover, do not spread your germs to the rest of us. :-). I don't want to wish the winter away but I AM looking forward to being able to open the windows and get all the gross stagnant air out of the house.
Tomorrow is supposed to be a rest day but switching that to Sunday so I can run at the Tone Zone. Can't get there very early on Sunday, so this will have to do and NO, I will not be running outside. Have I ever mentioned that I am a delicate flower when it comes to running outside in the cold...BRRRRR.
Recovery week is over, just hoping this cold is gone by then. I may have to adjust my rest day again, as on Saturday, the hubcap and I are heading to Madison to celebrate my 44th birthday!!!! Ack! Really...am I going to be 44? I don't feel 44!!! Speaking of advancing in years, the funniest thing about the visit with my Dad the other day was when I told him that he and Mom would be turning 80 this year....his response...NOOOOOOOOO!! Then he threw up his arms and laughed hysterically. I absolutely love that man and it was so good to be able to have a great visit with him. So, my point is, I shouldn't be complaining about 44...It's all good...I am healthy, strong, vibrant and am lovin' life. My actual birthday is on Monday and should be big fun...I will share what is happening on the actual day...I know the suspense will be unbearable ;-)...and it may not be "big fun" to the rest of you, but I am excited about the day from beginning to end :-).
Cabin - We are off to the cabin this weekend...looking forward to another little getaway. No real projects to do, so that is nice. The kids each have brought a friend with them...should be a fun time! The car ride has been interesting with Ted on the floor of the front seat with me (I am attaching a picture). It IS supposed to be WICKED cold up nort' this weekend so there may be some bowling or other indoor activities happening. I DO know, that a fire will be lit within 15 minutes of our arrival. Can't wait to sit back and relax and enjoy the Northwoods.
Enjoy the weekend and stay warm!!!
Training has been ok this week...a little rearranging going on and a missed bike and swim session...I, again, have a cold...My wish is that if people are ill, please stay home, recoup, recover, do not spread your germs to the rest of us. :-). I don't want to wish the winter away but I AM looking forward to being able to open the windows and get all the gross stagnant air out of the house.
Tomorrow is supposed to be a rest day but switching that to Sunday so I can run at the Tone Zone. Can't get there very early on Sunday, so this will have to do and NO, I will not be running outside. Have I ever mentioned that I am a delicate flower when it comes to running outside in the cold...BRRRRR.
Recovery week is over, just hoping this cold is gone by then. I may have to adjust my rest day again, as on Saturday, the hubcap and I are heading to Madison to celebrate my 44th birthday!!!! Ack! Really...am I going to be 44? I don't feel 44!!! Speaking of advancing in years, the funniest thing about the visit with my Dad the other day was when I told him that he and Mom would be turning 80 this year....his response...NOOOOOOOOO!! Then he threw up his arms and laughed hysterically. I absolutely love that man and it was so good to be able to have a great visit with him. So, my point is, I shouldn't be complaining about 44...It's all good...I am healthy, strong, vibrant and am lovin' life. My actual birthday is on Monday and should be big fun...I will share what is happening on the actual day...I know the suspense will be unbearable ;-)...and it may not be "big fun" to the rest of you, but I am excited about the day from beginning to end :-).
Cabin - We are off to the cabin this weekend...looking forward to another little getaway. No real projects to do, so that is nice. The kids each have brought a friend with them...should be a fun time! The car ride has been interesting with Ted on the floor of the front seat with me (I am attaching a picture). It IS supposed to be WICKED cold up nort' this weekend so there may be some bowling or other indoor activities happening. I DO know, that a fire will be lit within 15 minutes of our arrival. Can't wait to sit back and relax and enjoy the Northwoods.
Enjoy the weekend and stay warm!!!
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