Went to the Iron Girl clinic/meeting at Penn Cycle tonight - babysitter fell through - so once again the kids are involved in my training. Took along the double stroller - we lasted 1/2 an hour before impending meltdown forced us to leave.
My takeaways - no one comes in last - even if there is nobody behind you there are how many thousands of people who are just getting out of bed - you're way ahead of them.
true so true.
First-timers - don't worry about time. How are you supposed to know what your time should be when you've never done this ? Just have fun and finish.
Only two people got kicked off the course for going too slow - so I think I can do it.
Tape pictures of things that motivate you or make you smile on to your handlebars - that will keep you going when things get rough.
- then Ben started screaming - time to make my exit....
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tuesday - Wednesday 9/16-17
Tuesday 9/16
Spin Class at lunch - got final motivation and advice from Dee. She also gave me some great stretches to to for my hip - also to use between biking and running.
Wednesday 9/17
Took it easy - just walked downtown and back. Went to bed early - allergy season coming on full force. My nose is stuffy and sneezy - my eyes are watery with green circles under them. Pretty.
Thursday 9/18
Daycare closed today- owner is sick. Peter and I did half days. I am supposed to go to Iron Girl clinic at Penn Cycle tonight.
Spin Class at lunch - got final motivation and advice from Dee. She also gave me some great stretches to to for my hip - also to use between biking and running.
Wednesday 9/17
Took it easy - just walked downtown and back. Went to bed early - allergy season coming on full force. My nose is stuffy and sneezy - my eyes are watery with green circles under them. Pretty.
Thursday 9/18
Daycare closed today- owner is sick. Peter and I did half days. I am supposed to go to Iron Girl clinic at Penn Cycle tonight.
Monday 9/15
Ran to the Heritage Plant and back at lunch today. Approximately 3 miles. Have a bit of a hip issue. It's a dull ache. Nice run though.
Advice
Advice from Penn Cycle employee. Went there to get some gear the other night he asked me if I was doing Iron Girl. I said yes - He was familiar with the race and everyone coming in and said "Just go out there and have fun! Enjoy the energy from all of the other women, don't get too worked up about it. You'll have a blast!"
I will keep that in mind - I'd been having some anxiety about it. But he helped put it in perspective. This is my first time. I have been out of the fitness mix over two years being perpetually pregnant. I just want to finish.
I will keep that in mind - I'd been having some anxiety about it. But he helped put it in perspective. This is my first time. I have been out of the fitness mix over two years being perpetually pregnant. I just want to finish.
Saturday & Sunday September 13-14
No workout - what a rainy soggy weekend it was .
Kids were sick and snotty too. So we didn't really leave the house on Sunday.
We did go to the Target Children's Book Festival on Saturday - but it was also a rainout - no bands played. Bummer.
Kids were sick and snotty too. So we didn't really leave the house on Sunday.
We did go to the Target Children's Book Festival on Saturday - but it was also a rainout - no bands played. Bummer.
Wed - Thursday
Wed 9/10
Run/Bike/Run - indoors.
Thursday 9/11
Walked downtown and back at lunch
Went to First Ave: Does dancing count as a workout? I think so!
Run/Bike/Run - indoors.
Thursday 9/11
Walked downtown and back at lunch
Went to First Ave: Does dancing count as a workout? I think so!
Tuesday 9/9
Took the day off - got up early with the intention of doing 2 loops and one lake loop run. It was chilly out in the am. I need to remember to wear gloves. I ended up doing one loop (no gum this time) and then ran around the neighborhood at home. It's going to be rough switching from bike to running. I need to make sure I stretch well before running.
Didn't go to MOA. Did get haircut.
Didn't go to MOA. Did get haircut.
Monday 9/8
Ran and biked at lunch - looking forward to a day off tomorrow. Vivian has her 9 month appointment when she's 10 months. Taking the day off since the appointment is in the middle of the day - also hoping to check out an event at MOA for Parents magazine. Then getting a haircut later - life maintenance day.
Duct Tape Solves All Problems
Friday, September 12
Got an Iron Girl e-mail newsletter today - what to eat to prepare, what to bring on race day. Great information. Yet race day anxiety is starting to creep in.
Went out at lunch to run around the river. It seemed brisk out so I wore some old yoga pants to run in.
Good news is - they are now too big.
Bad news is - they are now too big.
I couldn't run without holding them up with one hand. Very awkward and uncomfortable way to run. Well, it just so happens after I crossed the Stone Arch Bridge and ran down St. Anthony Main I saw that they were setting up for Oktoberfest. (which my friend Sara is in charge of).
I literally ran into her along the street - told her of my pants dilemma. She directed me to a roll of duct tape. I wrapped it around my waist. Voila! The pants stayed on and I was able to finish my run comfortably.
I looked like a complete dork.
But I was a dork with my pants up above my hips.
Got an Iron Girl e-mail newsletter today - what to eat to prepare, what to bring on race day. Great information. Yet race day anxiety is starting to creep in.
Went out at lunch to run around the river. It seemed brisk out so I wore some old yoga pants to run in.
Good news is - they are now too big.
Bad news is - they are now too big.
I couldn't run without holding them up with one hand. Very awkward and uncomfortable way to run. Well, it just so happens after I crossed the Stone Arch Bridge and ran down St. Anthony Main I saw that they were setting up for Oktoberfest. (which my friend Sara is in charge of).
I literally ran into her along the street - told her of my pants dilemma. She directed me to a roll of duct tape. I wrapped it around my waist. Voila! The pants stayed on and I was able to finish my run comfortably.
I looked like a complete dork.
But I was a dork with my pants up above my hips.
Wind is a 4 Letter Word!
Sunday 9/7
Sunday, September 7Did just one loop tonight 11 miles. Very windy. Hoping race day isn't like this. My quads are getting as big as redwood trees I swear. One thing with training - the scale has remained at a constant but the clothes are fitting looser. (except in my legs!)
I blame the gum, I popped a piece in my mouth before the ride. And I think it made me lazy. Chewing gum is a laid back not fast thing to do. I got wrapped up in my thoughts during the ride and realized I was way behind my usual time. Oh well - not every time is going to be ideal. I just basically did a ride in the park - casual loop. I'll leave the gum out of the equation next time.
Sunday, September 7Did just one loop tonight 11 miles. Very windy. Hoping race day isn't like this. My quads are getting as big as redwood trees I swear. One thing with training - the scale has remained at a constant but the clothes are fitting looser. (except in my legs!)
I blame the gum, I popped a piece in my mouth before the ride. And I think it made me lazy. Chewing gum is a laid back not fast thing to do. I got wrapped up in my thoughts during the ride and realized I was way behind my usual time. Oh well - not every time is going to be ideal. I just basically did a ride in the park - casual loop. I'll leave the gum out of the equation next time.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
September 2-6
Tuesday 9/2
Spin class!
Wednesday 9/3
Run/Bike/Run indoors
Thursday 9/4
Friday 9/5
day off
Saturday 9/6
Spin class!
Wednesday 9/3
Run/Bike/Run indoors
Thursday 9/4
walked 2.5
Friday 9/5
day off
Saturday 9/6
1.5 mile stroller walk
2 mile treadmill at night. not feeling terrible great .
SEPTEMBER!
Monday, September 1
I love September. Still warm - yet crisp. Sweatshirt and shorts. Good sleepin weather. Plus one of my favorite "workout" songs on my iPod is SEPTEMBER by Earth, Wind and Fire. All time feel-good song. Funny thing I noticed when I listened to the opening line.
Do you remembah
the twenty-first night of Septmembah?
I am looking forward to the twenty-first night of September. That means I'll have just finished the Iron Girl successfully and I'll be eating a big ol Sunday dinner!
What I'll be doing this 21st night of September is attending a benefit for a little hero, Tanner Brendan. He just had a liver transplant - he's only 11 months old and is the twin son of my friend Heather from Book Club. He and his brother Carter were born a month before Vivian. Heathe r and Iwere due at the same time, but twins usually go early. They've all had a very rough year. We are so thankful he was able to get a new liver and will celebrate this little guy's strength and fortitude.
I will dedicate my Iron Girl to him and think about him the whole time.
You can check out his caringbridge site here. www.caringbridge.org/visit/tannerbrenden
I love September. Still warm - yet crisp. Sweatshirt and shorts. Good sleepin weather. Plus one of my favorite "workout" songs on my iPod is SEPTEMBER by Earth, Wind and Fire. All time feel-good song. Funny thing I noticed when I listened to the opening line.
Do you remembah
the twenty-first night of Septmembah?
I am looking forward to the twenty-first night of September. That means I'll have just finished the Iron Girl successfully and I'll be eating a big ol Sunday dinner!
What I'll be doing this 21st night of September is attending a benefit for a little hero, Tanner Brendan. He just had a liver transplant - he's only 11 months old and is the twin son of my friend Heather from Book Club. He and his brother Carter were born a month before Vivian. Heathe r and Iwere due at the same time, but twins usually go early. They've all had a very rough year. We are so thankful he was able to get a new liver and will celebrate this little guy's strength and fortitude.
I will dedicate my Iron Girl to him and think about him the whole time.
You can check out his caringbridge site here. www.caringbridge.org/visit/tannerbrenden
Sunday, August 31
Two loop Sunday. Tonight I did 22 miles on the bike. My goal is 45 minutes per loop - this took about 50 minutes each. Still less than 2 hours. You get kicked off the course if you don't finish the biking portion in 2 hours. So that is motivation right there. Also in my training there are pesky things like stoplights slowing me down - so hoping race day is faster.
Two breaktroughs tonight.
One: I didn't coast or put my brakes on during the downhill portions. I put it in a thick gear and pedalled all the way. The faster you go downhill the faster you can make it back up the upcoming one.
Two: I was able to grab my water bottle and put it back without falling off my bike. Who knew that that would be an issue? I have problems with balance. Something seemingly so simple as grabbing water always made me wobble. I found balance with the stabilizing my left leg while grabbing the water with my right hand. All the difference in the world.
Two breaktroughs tonight.
One: I didn't coast or put my brakes on during the downhill portions. I put it in a thick gear and pedalled all the way. The faster you go downhill the faster you can make it back up the upcoming one.
Two: I was able to grab my water bottle and put it back without falling off my bike. Who knew that that would be an issue? I have problems with balance. Something seemingly so simple as grabbing water always made me wobble. I found balance with the stabilizing my left leg while grabbing the water with my right hand. All the difference in the world.
Week of August 25-30
Monday 8/25
Run spin run in fitness center - my typical Monday routine.
Tuesday 8/26
8 year wedding anniversary! Spun @ lunch. Had a lovely summer evening with Peter and kids. He did well on the gifting. I needed a sports watch for Iron Girl and he remembered and delivered! Excellent.
Wednesday 8/27
Celebrating my friend Lisa's 45th birthday - girls night out at a fine Italian restaurant. Ran for 30 minutes on the treadmill to prepare.
Thursday 8/28
Spun at lunch - had to spin off my big pasta feed from the previous night!!!
Friday 8/29
2.5 mile walk downtown.
Saturday 8/30
Neighborhood stroller walk with kids - easy day.
Run spin run in fitness center - my typical Monday routine.
Tuesday 8/26
8 year wedding anniversary! Spun @ lunch. Had a lovely summer evening with Peter and kids. He did well on the gifting. I needed a sports watch for Iron Girl and he remembered and delivered! Excellent.
Wednesday 8/27
Celebrating my friend Lisa's 45th birthday - girls night out at a fine Italian restaurant. Ran for 30 minutes on the treadmill to prepare.
Thursday 8/28
Spun at lunch - had to spin off my big pasta feed from the previous night!!!
Friday 8/29
2.5 mile walk downtown.
Saturday 8/30
Neighborhood stroller walk with kids - easy day.
Sprint!
Sunday 8/24
So I did the 11 mile loop tonight. At various points on the route there are spray painted pink arrows on the road. I was riding around Normandale Lake and noticed some arrows along with the word Sprint. And I was thinking "Wow - this is great - someone is spray painting strategy on the road for us. Motivation! Yes, this is a great fast flat place to sprint. I think I will. " So sprint I did, and then I noticed some other words spray painted on the sidewalk. Different power companies. Dang. Those weren't motivational arrows, just markers where the phone lines go....
duh.
So I did the 11 mile loop tonight. At various points on the route there are spray painted pink arrows on the road. I was riding around Normandale Lake and noticed some arrows along with the word Sprint. And I was thinking "Wow - this is great - someone is spray painting strategy on the road for us. Motivation! Yes, this is a great fast flat place to sprint. I think I will. " So sprint I did, and then I noticed some other words spray painted on the sidewalk. Different power companies. Dang. Those weren't motivational arrows, just markers where the phone lines go....
duh.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Motivation August 17-23
Really, how can you not have a good run when you have those eyes looking up at you? She coo's with glee on the run - Ben sings ABC's.Sunday 8/17
6 mile bike ride
Monday 8/18
indoor treadmill/cycle
1.5 mi run
20 minute bike
1 mile run
Tuesday 8/19
Spin class - personal training session - I was the only one in attendance.
Wednesday 8/20
8 mile bike ride when I got home - post dinner pre bedtime
Thursday 8/21
Yet another personal spin class. Where is everyone?
Friday 8/22
2 mile walk downtown and back - pretty casual.
Saturday 8/23
2 mile run. Took kids in stroller to Lunds again - it helps to buy perishables - makes you run faster on the way home.
A Successful Run
Well, at least 50% successful - anything that works to get them to take a nap. The stroller often seems to do the trick!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Blogger Slacker
Geez - I haven't posted online since mid-August. I have been working out and logging my experiences - just not blogging them - time to play catch up - more posts coming soon!
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