Seabrook Lucky Trail 1/2 Marathon Relay Report

I will start by saying, I am totally sick…I think! I don’t know if its allergies or just a monster wicked cold coming. I really have not been knocked on to the bed like this in a while. Marcy, I know what your thinkin’ homie! I just know I am congested and runny at the same time. My head feels like a hot air balloon, and I don’t know if I am sore from swimming or flu like soreness. My workouts sucked yesterday, I was spent after 300 yards, and cut spin class short. I never cut spin class short, are you kidding, and have those other peeps look at me like a quitter…NEVER, but I did!

Here are my concerns, and I hope you guys can help me with it. I had 5 miles on the schedule today, 8 miles on Friday, and my last long ride on Thursday in addition to my first and only open water swim before the race this Saturday. I am in bed now feeling like all my powers are leaving me. I know I HAVE to do that swim on Saturday. I HAVE to. I can’t go in to this tri with never swimming in the open water, much less the ocean. I mean the only thing I have done in the ocean besides peeing freely, is tread water. Will, I still have my powers for this tri if I skip my runs, and maybe this bike ride tomorrow???? My times have tapered this week, but not a full blown taper till next week. I now have fear for this tri. I hate this feeling that I have worked so hard, and now have a chance of complete failure.

Now, on to the Seabrook Lucky Trail ½ Marathon Relay report. I felt great; Anna (her report) did really well. I don’t even know what she was worried about with this race. I went second so it was HOT (high 70’s) when I started, not very hot it surely gets hotter here, but it is the hottest I have run with longer distances. Last summer I was still doing walking/running intervals trying to achieve a full 3 miles without walking. I think that is what caused my running outta gas feeling towards the end.

It was a wonderful course, with lots of aid stations fully stocked with water, Gatorade, oranges, bananas, Vaseline, wet towels, and lots of cheer!

The after party had massages, a delicious cook out, music, and lots of chairs. I will definitely be checking out in doing the full ½ there next year. I don’t mean to sound like a race snob, but you start sorting out the crappy events from those worthy of a repeat, and this got 2 thumbs up in my short event book!

I also got my first lil’ medal…YAA! The pictures I pirated from Anna’s blog. Thanks Anna, for being an awesome paparazzo, and a fantastic relay pard!

Seabrook Lucky Trail ½ Marathon Relay
6.61 Miles Time 1:22 Avg Pace (12:33)
Mile 1 (12:20)
Mile 2 (12:26)
Mile 3 (13:18)
Mile 4 (12:19)
Mile 5 (13:01)
Mile 6 (12:10)
Mile .61 (7:22)

Tuesday’s Workout:
BRICK
28 minute swim
(1) 100 yd (1) 500 yd (4) 50 yd sprints (1) 100 yd
29 minutes of spin class

Peak Nerves

It seems like forever since I have come to the blog or checked on my supportive peeps. I have been thinking of some of you. Like, I can’t wait to check out Mendy’s blog and see how she did at the triathlon. I have gotten beyond tired, and until this wonderful 10 hours of sleep last night I have been a total bitch. I am so tired with all this training this past week that it is seriously affecting my nerves. I will list a few things that have irritated me that usually don’t even faze me. Please don’t hate me because of it, just sharing how working out too much can affect me.

~The “cucumber lady” in spin class next to me who gave me the hairy eyeball when I was panting while she was sweat free, she did not once increase the resistance on her bike.

~The “noodle lady”, who insisted on paddling around width wise in the pool, while I was doing laps, so that I would have to run in to her at least twice.

~The “shoulder a-hole”, who assumes the shoulder, is a right turn lane in traffic. Hello, there are signs posted every ¼ mile stating, do not drive on shoulder, and bike route! He almost hits me, and made my heart fall into my stomach.

I am so ready for this week easing into a taper, and next is a full blown taper. Whoop!

Below, are some pictures of my last workout with swim Coach Michelle. I did it with the wetsuit and tri clothes to get used to swimming in that getup. I will tell you that wetsuit made me go a faster or it could have been the Starbucks double skinny latte I had right before. Speaking of skinny, you will not find that in these pics. You will find that for some reason I keep a goofy smile on my face while swimming. HAHAHA! I used the Pam spray liberally, thanks for the tip Coach Liz. It made a world of difference!

I also did a ½ marathon relay race this weekend. I will tell you guys about that later, don’t let the anticipation get to you. LOL! I apologize for not keeping up with you all these past few days. I am going to try to catch up on guys tonight or tomorrow.

Peak nerves workout summary:

Wednesday’s Workout:
Run 4 miles (12:08)

Thursday’s Workout:
AM/Swim 60 minutes
(1)200yd (1)800yd (6)200yd (8)100yd (6)50yd sprints/breath control (1)100yd
PM/Cycling road bike 90 minutes
20.5 miles (13.6 mph)

Friday’s Workout:
Swim 25 minutes
1 hour spin class

Saturday’s Workout:
Run 6.61 miles (12:33)

Today’s Workout:
BRICK
Cycling 37 minutes
Run 4 miles (13:39)

Recovery pace I think. My left leg calf muscle is tripping.

Peak A Boo

It is Tuesday of peak week training for the tri, and I'm knackered right now (thanks, Lisa & Mendy for that word). Instead of feeling that my endurance might be peaking it is my appetite that has peaked. Seriously, If I am not exercising, I am eating or sleeping. Oh, and being a Mom, and a Mrs. Suzy Homemaker (well sort of, I can empty the dishwasher in record times).

Monday's Workout:

3 mile run

Nothing like lighting showing up at mile 2 to put some fire in your ass. The splits were still crappy, and I blame it on 20lb drenched pants. Oh, I ran in my new Brooks shirt :-) Thanks again Meredith. I am sure I will post pics of me modeling it soon, since it is my new fav!

Tuesday's Workout:

70 minute cycle

50 minute swim

(1)200 yd (1)800 yd (6) 200 yd (6) 50 yd sprints (4) 25 yd breath control

Swim Coach Michelle said she was going to give me a peak workout, and she did not hold back. This is my last week working with her since to quote, Marcy the hubby is not made of money bags! Thursday, I will swim with my very flattering tri attire(yea, right) to get comfy with swimming in a prophylactic, LOL!

With the wetsuit over it

She also made a point of stirring up all kind of waves in the pool. I am getting so comfortable in the water. The water is just beginning to feel like second nature. I will have a chance to swim the open water course at a clinic the weekend before the tri. So, we shall see how second nature it is to me than.

So, while taking a picture of my tri clothes; I look at my nightstand not to see a nice tube of KY Intrigue and a adventurous toy, but this collection assembled including a nice economy size of muscle rub.

On, a totally different note Lil' Buster's 5th birthday pirate party adventure was a blast. The kid had been counting it down on his calender for a month, and he was not disappointed. He enjoyed every minute of it!

Chafed & Tanned

Hey guys, so sorry I have been treating the blog like the Secret Sex episode from Sex & The City. That one was on the other night, and reminded me how much I *heart* that show. Speaking of shows, congrats to my fierce cutie Christian on winning Project Runway!

Training is going well, except for a little shoulder pain in the left arm from swimming. Next week is peak week, than a lovely two week taper. I will not be one of those peeps that complains about losing it during taper. If I do just slap me silly, while reminding me how I have been looking forward to the taper since ummm...training started 12 weeks ago. On, Wednesday I tried doing the tri distances consecutively without tri ing to get a record time. I have read some people say to not do that, and others saying do it. I just had to see if I could handle the distances consecutively without dying to save myself some embarrassment in a few weeks. I learned a few things, I will bullet them to save you an me some time since this Pirate Birthday party for the Lil' Buster is tomorrow, and I am up to my ears in party planning mode.

Disclaimer: My suit not my body

The water was too cold! Even with the wet suit everytime I came up for air it was a bunch of consective shiviring breaths.

I am chafed in places I did not know I had to lube up for this kind of event.

I can not count on doing the breast stroke when I am tired with the suit.

I looked like I was a hump back whale being speared trying to attempt the flip turn in the wetsuit.

I have been off the "real" road bike for too long.

The first 6 mile loop on the bike took 38 minutes :-O

The second 6 mile loop took 22 minutes.

I felt more confident on the bike on the second loop.

I did the 3 mile run at a (11:38) pace. Really fast for me, especially following swimming 500 yards & a 12 mile bike ride.

The legs felt great after T2.

I got weird tan lines.

PIM running group started back up this week, which was sweet to be back with the group. I am in Enduros group this time around, and basically I think the goal in that group is speed work. I will babble about that more later. I hate when I am MIA for a week than can't shut up!

ROCK that 1/2 Java & Pokey!!

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Marcy & Jess with the 4 mile races!

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Christine with the 5K!

Rodeo Run 10K Report

Rodeo Run 10K Number 1563 Time 01:19:49.70 Pace 12:50

+ 2 miles at 12:59

I am on the left side of the screen with the grey cap,

pushing that Enell "no bounce"(yea right everything bounces on me) sports bra to the limit

Some lady in a green shirt cut in between Shane & I.

They must have looped all that cheering and clapping sound.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Sorry, it took so long to post the report. Shane(hubby), and I decided to do the 2 miles before the race since we know we usually like to head straight to festivities a.k.a. food, when we cross the finish line. Shane, has quickly become my long run partner, which is nice since he knows how to set my ass straight when I get grouchy after six miles.

• This is the 10K I wanted to do when the 5K goal started becoming achievable.
• We didn't have time to eat breakfast so planned to stop for a bagel. We went to a backwoods doughnut shop that only had doughnuts. We chose chocolate iced with nuts, that should cover carbs, and protein.
• Huge event over 8000+ runners/walkers doing a 5K & 10K.
• I spotted Roger Clemens coming out of the port a potty while I waited to use it.
• There were thousands of spectators since they were also waiting for the parade to come through.
• This course was not flat like I thought most Houston events are. The 10K course went over a huge overpass over the freeway and than came back over the same route, which seemed like a mountain to me, but I kept running.
• I saw some lady running the 10K with jean overalls. The biatch was heading back towards the finish line by mile 5 while I was heading out at mile 2.5.
• It was warm in the 70's and sunny, and felt hotter every mile.
• This was the first event that I finished, and there was no food left. Not even a fourth of a banana.
• I saw my swimming coach.
• I rechecked my 1/2 marathon training schedule on Sunday, and I was only scheduled to do 7 miles. UGH! I don't know how I messed that up.

My shins are very sore today. I was scheduled for 3, but cut it short after 1 mile. It felt like someone was beating my shins with a bat. I just don't want to injure myself. I really think that hill is to blame in addition to the mileage increase. I have never ever done hill work. I hate missing a run, I feel that I will not be prepared for my 1/2 by missing runs. I have no natural talent in running, so I feel that I have to do all my scheduled runs.

We had a great, weekend celebrating Shane's 31st birthday. We have been out to dinner with family every day since Thursday. Needless to say, the scale was not so friendly on Sunday morning. The Lil' Buster's birthday is this Saturday, and we are planing a pirate party. So, I will be super busy this week, playing Martha Stewart.

Thanks to P.O.M for this word cloud link. I, also seem to talk about Nancy often, nothing but praises of course! Ironically, my word cloud has pain in bold.

Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Thanks everyone for the well wishes and Java for the stretching tips. Ahhh, I have been stretching last night, and today. I slept last night with my legs in a butterfly position(well fell asleep in that position, who knows what I did while I slept), and I feel mo' betta. Luckily, it was nothing dramatic. I am ready for the 10K tomorrow!

Guess who emailed me????

Meridith the online marketing rep for Brooks Running!! They are going to hook up this repeat Brooks shirt wearing offender! Thanks so much Brooks Running, I can now vary up my shirts..LOL!

Have a fabolous weekend everyone!

Mendy with the 10K

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Coach Bill with the TIR!

This Is A Real Pain In The A$$

Yesterday, I went to for a run at Memorial Park since I was in the area picking up race packets for my first 10K this Saturday. I usually love a great run at Memorial Park, there are tons of other runners, and the crushed gravel path is a favorite amongst many. I have been a road runner since I started, and not due to speed, LOL! I just always have run on concrete. It is what my body is used to. I run 3 times a week, and do plenty of cross training so it does not kill the body and lead to another stress fracture, but I digress.

Anywhoo, I was doing my scheduled 6 since I fell short on Monday due to lack of sleep, and fuel. For example, eating one hard boiled egg before the run, so l crashed and burned after one mile. Yada, yada, yada , so I added the other 2 miles to Wednesday's run. I felt like I was running with all I had in me. I looked at LT, (Garmin) and see I kept a 13 minute pace, which is a whole 1.5 minutes per mile slower than usual.

In the afternoon yesterday, I feet a constant naggy pain by my left hip. I pull up this handy dandy diagram and see the pain looks like it might be in the pelvis area?

All, I can best describe it as, is that it hurts on the side of my left hip, and heads toward the back of my left butt cheek. Does anybody know what I am talking about here? I know I did not get a proper stretch in after the run. I ran into Timmy. Well, I doubled back and chased him when I saw him run past me in the opposite direction. The LT shows I hit a 7:43 pace chasing him for a minute, than giving up. I didn't even know my fat turkey legs could do that?! If it was meant to see him, I would catch him later. Once, I was done with my run I saw Timmy at the stretching area. We started talking, and I ask him for the time and I had 20 minutes to do a 35 minute drive to pick up the kiddo from preschool. So no stretches for me! It's funny he said in his blog he saw me take off, and saw a blur of lavender. Meaning, that of course I was wearing my Brooks running shirt again. LOL! Maybe, the Brooks people would be so kind to send me a Brooks revelation shirt in XL in another color :-P. Hey, they gave Pokey some groovy pants.

:-P

I did go swimming today with Coach Michelle, and she kicked my booty. The hip tightened up a bit while doing 200 yds of kick board, besides that it felt otay since I mostly swim with da arms too much. Michelle says my shoulder gets red after a couple 100 yards. Who knew?

I plan to just take tomorrow off from everything, and do some stretches on the Pilate's Reformer.

Disclaimer: not me nor do I look like that while doing that

I really hope I can run on Saturday. The hubby and I were doing this first 10K together, and we were going to warm up with 2 miles since there is 8 miles on my 1/2 marathon schedule, but now I find myself in a pickle. Plus, I really don't want to sound cocky or nothing, but I was pretty sure of a PR :-o

If you guys have any tips or anything, please send it my way. I love you guys for all your support, your knowledge , and your experience.

Weekend 7 Recap

1. The hubby, and I had a nice little getaway in Baton Rouge while he was working.
   




2. I fell off the healthy eating wagon at least 7 times this weekend. I feel so guilty, and terrible about it. I sat here and PROmised I would do well, and I broke the PROmise to myself. It even included Girl Scout Cookies. I still have two boxes, may send them to Java :-P







3. I did get 7 miles done, with tough spots on miles 3-4 (dehydration). I know it was the poison cokes & beers I drank the night before. Thanks Nancy for my mile markers!






4. We saw this huge rocking chair whilst running along LSU Lakes. I really felt like leaping on that rocking chair at at that point of the run.








5. I got to hang with my online WeWa pal, Paige in Louisiana. We were quiet, and shy around each other for the first few minutes, but shortly it was like we were old friends. OK I know am still with the Brooks workout shirt, have I mentioned it's my favorite!





6. We went for a nice family bike ride on the Seawall in Galveston Island, on a gorgeous Sunday.





7. My 3 main guys, Dad, Hubby, and Lil' Buster soaking in the hot tub after cycling fun.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Tigerland Tidbits

I have not been posting for a bit, but remember my PROmise; well I have been keeping it so I spend a lot less time by the computer. I check on you guys and shutdown. I have been working out so much that even Shane says he misses me. The eating is going well too. I stay with in my allotted points/calories for the day, and use them on healthy choices.

Many thanks, Coach Bill for the wonderful perspectives from Kim Hager! I am a huge fan of hers, and love watching her run in local races. I saw her set the course record at the Houston 1/2 in October.

Shane had to come to LSU, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) to do some recruiting, and brought me along since he has been missing me. My Mom is keeping the Lil’ Buster. We drove 6 hours yesterday, managing to get in some quality time along with some quality bickering.

Me: Slow the eff down the, it’s raining!
Shane: I wish you would quit your bitching. I should have come alone.
10 minutes later..
Me: My arms are sore.
Shane: That swimming is really taking you out. Want to race at the hotel tonight?
Me: Sure, I’m going to kick your ass!
Shane: Sweet (our pet name), I am so glad we are getting some time together.
Me: Yea, me too.

Shane made sure to get a hotel with a gym and an indoor pool. Last night, we had a nice steak dinner, and afterwards he got some work done while I was at the gym.

I was able to catch the debates while on the bike. I *heart* this bike with a tv attached.

He than joined me for the swim race, and took me out, but complemented me on my nice form. I did kick some 15 yr old girls booty at the gym on Wednesday night that wanted to race me. LOL! Yes, I do get pride beating a 15 yr old; you know how many of these teens beat me at 5K’s?! We are here through Saturday afternoon, and are doing the 7 mile run along the LSU Lakes, Saturday morning. It is supposed to be nice weather wise so it should be suahweet!

Bathroom pic for, Marcy from Britneyville. It is a small bathroom. I had to stand in the shower to take the picture or maybe I am just not that good at the bathroom pics.Eww, wearing the same top from Wednesday. I washed it, I swear...

While, he is working today I am getting to meet one of my online Weight Watchers pals, Paige. She lives outside of New Orleans, but is making the couple hour drive to hang with me. I am so excited, since we have been planning to hang out for some time now. We were going to do a 5K together back in December, but my stress fracture kind of canceled that out. It is wired, but you build a bond with some of these online peeps since you mostly share the same weight loss craziness, and running sickness.

Tonight, Shane and I have a nice dinner planned followed by a movie in the room. “No Country for Old Men”, is on tap tonight to be sure I have seen all the best picture nominated films before Oscar night; I will have to squeeze “Michael Clayton” in Saturday evening. I know I am a movie dork.

Rita, my dearest friend (she's so hawt) & me goofing off while getting party supplies for Lil' Buster's birthday party after my run on Wednesday.

All right, I will take off before I bore you guys to death….
Below are my PROmise workouts. I have not been able to take the road bike out this week. I will HAVE to get that done next week.

Tuesday’s Workout:
AM/cycling 70 minutes & 55 minute swim workout
PM/ full body strength training

Wednesday’s Workout:
AM/ Run 4 miles Avg Pace (12:02)
PM/ 25 minute swim workout

Thursday’s Workout:
PM/cycling 60 minutes & 28 minutes swim workout

Today’s Workout:
AM/35 minute swim workout & strength training (arms & abs only) & cycling 50 minutes

I PROmise

My other body is a triathlete

After watching the encore of Ironman Kona, I found a new sense of motivation. I know I will never turn pro, and hell it’s not why I do these events anyway. I do race events to keep me motivated in my weight loss, change the shape of my body, be fit, be healthy, and to prove to myself that my body (this mass that used to just sit around) can do things I have always dreamed of.

So, instead of treading water, (pun intended) like I have been these past few weeks, by eating crappy every weekend, skimming the swimming, and skipping strength training workouts on the schedule, I must make promises to continue my progress, and train like a pro in my heart. If you guys see me failing, don’t be afraid to give me a swift kick to the ass. In fact, ass-kickings are always encouraged around here. I will catch up with youse guys tonight.

I promise till the LoneStar Tri

• No feeding the machine crap & junk, it makes me feel like a pro by calling the body a machine. LOL!
• I will do 2 a’ days four times a week consisting of swims in the evening.
  

Movie Corner:

Gone Baby, Gone: Excellent suspense. Must See! 4 Viv Stars

There Will Be Blood: It was good, not amazingly great like some of the reviews have stated. The first 15 minutes were so quiet we had to wait to eat all the crap food we bought. 3 Viv Stars

Today’s Workout:

AM/ Run 2 miles (23:16)
Mile 1 (12:02)
Mile 2 (11:14)

PM/ Swimming
200 yard Freestyle
100 yard Backstroke
(8) 50 yard 1:30 drills
400 yard Freestyle

Saturday's Workout:

Ran 7 miles (1:37:51) really slow, had to pee 3 times during the run.

It got done. I get to try again next Saturday.

Hot Suace Romance

You won't want to miss this weekend's airing of the Ford Ironman World Championship on NBC. Tune in this Saturday at 2 p.m. EST (check local listings for the time in your area) for the dramatic coverage of the world's toughest one-day endurance competition. For a preview of the show, check out the Ironman Channel on YouTube

I hope everyone had a hot and heavy Valentines. Shane told me earlier this week that his Mom would take care of Lil’ Buster, and he wanted to have a nice dinner somewhere quiet. I looked at him kind of cross-eyed, and I opted for a night of hot wings, and beer at the local sports bar. While in the most romantic setting of guys cheering on college basketball mixed with the fine smell of Marlboro 100’s he reminded me of the night he stood me up on Valentine’s because he was working on a huge school assignment. I didn’t remember that at all. He said, for all the drama you gave me that day I thought you would take it to the grave. I even called my Mom, yes in the middle of our most romantic evening. Mami, do you remember Shane standing me up on Valentine’s Day? Oh yea, you were all dressed up waiting, and he called to say he wasn’t coming, and you were on fire. I guess good times erase the bullshit things eventually. We came home early, jumped in our most cozy cotton lingerie to watch movie with chocolate covered strawberries. Ahh, now that was my idea of a great Valentines!

I think I may have had a combination of allergies along with a confusion of body aches for just plain laziness. On, Tuesday I spent most of the day on the couch missing my mostly needed swim class. I feel like I am back to business as usual. Still having the throat issues, but nothing a little Claritin won’t fix since it is just drainage.

I definitely need a good one of these

in the swimming department, courtesy of Pokey. I really keep assuming that I will wake up the morning of the tri and naturally able swim 488 yards. I better check myself before I have a DNF involving a drowning. Tomorrow is a big day with my first 7 miles on tap :-O

I hope everyone has an outstanding weekend!

Wednesday’s Workout:
3 nice n easy miles

Thursday’s Workout:
Spin Class

Today’s Workout:
Spin Class
Swimming

I Really Am The Cootie Queen Now

All right, who is passing around the cooties in blog land? I woke up with a sore throat, and achy bod this morning. I decided to use Marcy’s recovery method, and feed my cold cheese danish, except I am chugging it down with ½ a gallon of orange juice. I came to this funky conclusion that my body needs a bunch of extra calories to feel better, right?!

So, I have been on the couch watching crappy morning shows. Maury’s show is quite comical. It was no surprise that today’s topic is this chick is who looking for the father of her baby, but she has no idea of who it could be after she banged a 100 guys. I wonder if she banged 100 guys just during that ovulation cycle or since she remembered, damn it sure has been a while since I needed to by tampons.

I have also been reading almost every running blog ever published. So, that should explain why I am close to the first comment on every blog today. It stinks that no workouts went down today. I missed swimming class today, and that is the one workout I should not be scratching off the list. Have I mentioned I might drown swimming 488 yards? It is quite possible since after 200 yards I am looking for the closest wall.

Great, school is out and now I can hear the kids next door having their usual basketball throw down, so much for nap.

Tempo, I Think

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! The weather in Houston was gorgeous, and I made sure to take advantage of it.

I had two miles on the schedule today, on the shorter ones I try to give it more juice than I normally would. I guess you would call that tempo? Correct me if I am wrong, since I have no clue on the runner’s lingo.

2 Miles 22:30 (11:15)

Mile 1 (11:34)
Mile 2 (10:56)

Movie Corner:
The Kingdom: good plot & action, enjoyed it even with Jennifer Garner’s extreme collagen lips.
Rush Hour 3: OK time to stop the Rush Hour movies
Part 1 LMAO
Part 2 LOL
Part 3 :-/

I did catch some of the Grammy’s. They did pull out a lot of old school performers, but the one I enjoyed was, Tina Turner & Beyonce performing “Proud Mary”. After, reading Timmy’s review of it, I thought I would let him opine on another version of “Proud Mary”. I never agree to karaoke, but if I would several things would have to happen.

1. It would have to be super dark.
2. It would have to be a hole in the wall locale.
3. I would have had a minimum of 6 alcoholic drinks consumed.
4. I would have to have a back up singer.
5. I would have to have a karaoke version on Ike & Tina’s "Proud Mary".

My so called version of "Proud Mary" is towards the end of the slide show. You may want to mute you sound :-O

If You Flip 6 Over It Makes 9

Thanks Nancy the best race director EVA! I did my 6 on the 9th handicapped allowed for newbies by the director, who by the way knocked out her 9 on the treadmill after being sick all week :-) Way to go Nanc!

I was going to take skinny Katya as my pacer since I thought we would get some stares running together. People, would be like, OK the skinny one needs to stop running, and the other chick needs to keep going. The hubby decided to join me for my 6, so I left the skinny biatch back.

I was nervous about this 6 for the past couple of days. I guess I let the number cause some mental blockage, but as soon as my feet hit the pavement I knew it would be all good. It felt great the whole way, except the last mile I was digging hard to finish. I found it on the iPod, jamming the Foo “Best of You”, I so felt him saying the pain you feel is oh so real. I didn't feel any pain I actually felt fantastic, and than the hubby said the most romantic thing to me ever. “Man, you really kicked my ass today!” He is so getting lucky tonight.

6 miles 1:14:44 (12:27)

Mile 1 (12:53)

Mile 2 (12:38)

Mile 3 (12:43) GU/Water Walk

Mile 4 (12:36)

Mile 5 (12:09)

Mile 6 (11:46)

Time to refuel, I was Starvin Marvin

This Cootie Queen Can't Run 9

I had a few things going on yesterday, so I took an unscheduled DOR. I slept in for a change, and took Lil’ Buster on his first play date. I usually avoid these normal mommy rituals, it is hard to find cool Mom’s out there. Some just want to talk about their baby, their husband and making more babies. I love my kiddo, and my husband, but sometimes you have to your own things going on as well. The play date was a success the Mom was really cool, and we clicked really well. I thought I was the only Mom who watches “The Soup” and the ever trashy “Rock of Love”.

My body did welcome the rest. Today I feel more energized and ready for my workout even though I barely slept last night. I hate those nights when you get in bed, and your mind starts working overtime thinking about the stupidest stuff. I think the thought of maybe I should freeze half the loaf of bread since we never finish it before it molds. WTF!!

I am off to the gym having to get some swimming in, and use the stationary bike to get some cycling done. Lil’ Buster is home with me, and there is no way I am attaching his 58 pound self to any part of my bike. I have 6 miles on the schedule for my long run tomorrow. I am so bummed that I am not prepared enough to do Nancy’s 9 on the 9th. If the next one is like 13 on the 13th I will be even more bummed. Will I ever qualify for Nancy’s run, it has become my Boston :-D

Good luck to Tammy this weekend with the ½ & all the 9 on the 9th'ers!!

I will leave you with my favorite commercial. I will catch up with you guys this afternoon. Have a fantastic weekend!

I'm Tri-ing

I added an extra day of swimming, and removed a day of cycling. I just feel swimming needs the most work. Well, I am crappy at running, cycling, and swimming, just swimming is my crapiest.

What swimming has taught me?

• I love to breathe. I will never ever take a nice deep breath for granted.
• I now think of yards of another form of measurement instead of just how many needed for a first down.
• Great goggles are crucial. Just borrowing my son’s goggles does not keep the water out of my eyes, and cause my contact to come out inside the goggle.
• I need to find a bathing suit that has a great bra built in.
• If you wear a necklace it is quite possible to choke.
• When your swimming laps and you start coughing up a storm mid lap because you drank too much water, you will lose all your cool look at me I am swimmer points.
  

Monday's Workout: 2 mile run
Tuesday's Workout: 58 minutes cycling & 45 minutes swimming
Today's Workout: 3 mile run & ST since I missed yesterday

Super Sixty

• Ran 3 miles on Saturday, it was super rough right till I finished.


• Went to a hockey game for the first time, it was super exciting.












• Caught the UFC fight at a super crowded BW3's.









• The Giants won the Super Bowl, and I love that.


• I ate super terribly all weekend.


• I have lost 60 pounds since June, and feel super about it.
  


• Ran across some old pics this weekend, realizing how super fat I was.

• I came to terms that I still have a super 60 more pounds to lose.
  


• It is my 60th post to this is super supportive blogworld.
  


• It is Super Tuesday tomorrow.

When Is Snack Time?

My legs are killing me today. I felt them yesterday on the bike, the quads were burning! Is that normal to get lactic acid with the increased activity? I think I might have to take an unscheduled DOR, but this would be the 2nd Friday I am doing this. I can’t get in the habit of working out only 5 days a week. For this tri thing to pan out I have to stay pretty consistent with 6. I feel kind of guilty when I take an unscheduled day of rest, and I also get the feeling that I will not be prepared for whatever I am training for. On Wednesday night I read on Doug's post to go to bed an hour early to help recover. So, I did and ended up waking up an hour earlier, I can't even sleep an extra hour, ugh!

Oh, and I got in trouble at the gym yesterday for using the spin bike with no class going on. That bike to me mimics my bike the most. I can not afford a trainer at this time, and my birthday is not for another 9 months :-( I guess I have to go out there with the real bike, and do some rides on my own, which is so scary to me :-O

We had my Lil' Buster's new school orientation yesterday. It tripped me out that most of the questions the parents asked were regarding food.
When is lunch? Do they have to bring their own lunch? Does the school provide snack? Do they have a choice of chocolate or white milk? Seriously, people are these concerns at this point for next school year. Than I go ask a question like, Will reading be introduced? I should have rephrased it so everyone could relate and said, Can they eat a snack while they read, cause I love me some snacks while reading.

Good luck to Jessica, P.O.M. this weekend with the 1/2!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Yesterday's Workout:

35 minute cycle

17 minute swim

full body ST