packing

Packing up for the trip. I packed running clothes, not sure it will happen but at least i am prepared.

Swam with ironlady today and you know what she said on one of my last laps. She said I was looking really really good. I finally feel like I got it, as opposed to thinking of high elbows, hand entry, rotation, gliding, pulling I just swam and got it. She had two of us swim against each other and it was a super tri lady and i kept up - so that made me happy.

Now I have to focus on surviving our trip.

Loving ironlday & YOGA

today i made it to the gym and was planning on doing an interval run on the treadmill. i was lucky enough to see ironlady as i was walking in and as soon as i told her what i was doing she gave me a plan. I love that. i had a more clear plan of what to do and it was awesome

3 x's 2 minute fast 2 minute easy

3 x's 90 sec fast 90 sec easy

3 x's 1 min fast 1 min easy

and my fast needed to be faster than the previous set

loved it. love having someone who can help me out and is into it to do that as well. She feels connected to her folks and i love that. i swim with her tomorrow.

Last night I went to a talk on yoga and did some. I loved it. I hated it. I hate that I can not balance very good and that my posture sucks, but i loved it b/c it stretches you and calms you and i need that. people I NEED THAT. So i am trying to figure a way to get yoga in my week or at least do some on my own at night.

do you do yoga ? when ? class ? home ? share your meditative thoughts

Not much to say but the truth...

There is TOO much emotional eating going on RIGHT NOW and I need to get control. The fact that we will be in Disney in a few days is probably not going to help.

What is your go to food when you are just at your wits end ?

Uh oh vacation

Today I was going to do the treadmill but I just had to run outside with the weather and hubby agreed, so he took the girls to a park so I could run.

I did 4.25 miles and I felt ok, not great. The problem was I ate lunch and then ran, which just doesn't work for me. I did not give myself enough time to digest and I seriously thought I was going to puke a couple of times. So I had to slow myself down.

I also need to remember that it was my long run and that means it is just about getting the miles in. I realize 4.25 miles does not sound like a long run but i am building, next week 5 then 6 etc.

However we head for vacation on Friday and I don't believe I will be getting much exercise in. So I am going to try and get a workout in every day and maybe do something EXTRA with ironlady on thursday.

I did the triclass on Saturday and it was great to be back at it. We swam, then went to spin and finally we ran outside. I was tired during the swim the most but i felt really good when we were done with the run.

So have you every thrown up during a work out ? gross i know but i am curious. I have thrown up in a race once. It was HOT and I wore a black cotton TEE - don't ask right before the finish line I had to go to the side and puke, but i finished. it sucked.

workout with your man ?

I (we) have been trying to workout together, me and my hubby that is. But he joined the Y and I belong to a different gym, not very conducive.

He is way faster than me, but we can swim together OR do intervals on the track. The point is I really want to do this and we can't find the time.

My new idea is to get a sitter on Sunday AM and workout with hubby then have brunch. The new date, since at night I am usually tired and cranky.

So tell me folks do you work out with your significant other ??

Oh the glory

Today I was able to run outside and it was lovely. The weather was perfect. It didn't even bother me when BOTH ipod and garmin were out of batteries. I really needed the run as a stress reliever. It was a hard morning with my older daughter and then some man was a complete asshole to me after he was speeding and almost hit me. Like the kind of asshole who drive away and then DROVE after me to yell at me ??? And he yelled at me that he can't believe I had the nerve to yell at him. The entire run I thought of what a jerk he was. I swear I wish you could call the cops on people for being assholes.

I have been on the phone with continental airlines for 57 minutes trying to get a flight reservation. I hate planning for trips....too much work....it is close to impossible to have a phone conversation and conduct business when you have 2 young kids. Thank you to ICarly for helping me out.

Tomorrow no workout planned, but I really think I need to try and do some ab and arm work at home......GOAL for tomorrow is to do that.

Friday I am going to head to the gym and do an interval run on the treadmill. Got the kids with me OR I would be outside for sure.

UPDATE - the phone call is now at an hour and 1 minute and I am on hold.

The sun is making crave fruits and veggies.....I think I might even grill some veggies this warm week...what is your fav veggie to grill on the barbie ??

tight calves

I have missed some workouts recently but back on track now.

Monday - swim. I did the workout that ironlady sent us, but I did the entire thing without FINS. Normally she has me wear the fins for some of the workout but I figured I needed to get my workout on and went without.

Tuesday - spin. I had been going to spin on Mondays but I was NOT enjoying the instructor and I like the tuesday lady so I went to her class and she rocks it.

The problem is my left calf is super tight, I did some heating, and I am trying to stretch it but I think I need to go back to the lady for the deep tissue torture ......At least now I know what to expect and I can go for just my calves for 30 minutes.

Tomorrow I plan on making a pot roast for St. Patrick's Day, using the slow cooker so I can enjoy the smell all day.

Top of the morning to you !