My first official MS150 training ride was supposed to be this morning, but yesterday I got the notice that they were cancelling it since the great north sent down one heck of a cold snap this week. It is about 30 outside and not really supposed to warm up today and they decided that torturing beginners may not be the best way to start off the season. I tend to agree!
So instead I spent an hour on the trainer yesterday and thrillingly, I survived with nothing worse than a sore ass. So I'll take it!
Today I'd like to accomplish Core III plus something fun with the kiddo. DDR or yoga or climbing. Something. Something fun.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Race Planning and the MS150
The truth of the matter, of course, is I have signed up for the MS150 in hopes of curing myself from my bike spazziness. In an attempt to properly prepare myself, I'm going to ride with Ready 2 Roll to train and prepare me for group riding. Because even though I've ridden in triathlons, that is very solo, and I'm very aware that this will be very different.
As a part of that, I'm riding Pedal the Prairie and Head for the Hills. Not sure what distances yet.
I've also gotten my crazy out and gone ahead and signed up for the CB&I Triathlon. I figure the MS150 is just good training for that, right? And I have every intention of starting a regular swim program once I get the gym membership at the new job, so I'll be easily ready for that part of it, which really just leaves the run. And I can run (ok, maybe walk) 5K practically in my sleep, especially if my aerobic engine is prepped with all this other stuff. So yeah. Triathlon 2 weeks after MS150. Eep!
Probably will do the little 5K in conjunction with my annual work conference in April as a tune-up.
Am planning on the Turkey Trot, obviously.
I just realized if I do a run in January, I'll be on track to do one per month through May... hmmm.... don't want to overcommit to a race a month and set myself up for failure, but don't want to rule it out so early in the year either... maybe I'll look for a little January quickie...
As a part of that, I'm riding Pedal the Prairie and Head for the Hills. Not sure what distances yet.
I've also gotten my crazy out and gone ahead and signed up for the CB&I Triathlon. I figure the MS150 is just good training for that, right? And I have every intention of starting a regular swim program once I get the gym membership at the new job, so I'll be easily ready for that part of it, which really just leaves the run. And I can run (ok, maybe walk) 5K practically in my sleep, especially if my aerobic engine is prepped with all this other stuff. So yeah. Triathlon 2 weeks after MS150. Eep!
Probably will do the little 5K in conjunction with my annual work conference in April as a tune-up.
Am planning on the Turkey Trot, obviously.
I just realized if I do a run in January, I'll be on track to do one per month through May... hmmm.... don't want to overcommit to a race a month and set myself up for failure, but don't want to rule it out so early in the year either... maybe I'll look for a little January quickie...
So far so good!
I ended up not doing Yoga/Core II on Sunday. I DDR'd instead. That is good. The plan is not important right now. Only the every day of it.
I did Yoga and Core II on Monday morning and it felt gooooooood to do some stretching. As for Core II, here are the benchmark numbers:
Crunches: 25
Leg Curls: 12
Superman: 15
Side crunches: 15
Elbow bridge: 12
Legs up: 15
Crunches: 25
Core II was always my favorite!
Tuesday I had the day off work, and I went down to the beach and went for a nice run on the Seawall. It was an absolutely gorgeous day (sunny, 50's) and I was so happy with it and the run and just everything!
Also got my Dolce back from the shop on Tuesday and took her for a very short spin to my parents for dinner with the new non-clip pedals. Tentatively very pleased. Definitely am more comfortable when I'm not clipped in.
So this morning I rode her on the trainer for half an hour. Definitely am more aware on the trainer that I was, in fact, using my calves for the appropriate opposition movement. No clipping in is definitely more quad heavy and an adjustment. But that is ok. That is what this is all about!
Weight on Monday was 148.2. Headed in the right direction.
I did Yoga and Core II on Monday morning and it felt gooooooood to do some stretching. As for Core II, here are the benchmark numbers:
Crunches: 25
Leg Curls: 12
Superman: 15
Side crunches: 15
Elbow bridge: 12
Legs up: 15
Crunches: 25
Core II was always my favorite!
Tuesday I had the day off work, and I went down to the beach and went for a nice run on the Seawall. It was an absolutely gorgeous day (sunny, 50's) and I was so happy with it and the run and just everything!
Also got my Dolce back from the shop on Tuesday and took her for a very short spin to my parents for dinner with the new non-clip pedals. Tentatively very pleased. Definitely am more comfortable when I'm not clipped in.
So this morning I rode her on the trainer for half an hour. Definitely am more aware on the trainer that I was, in fact, using my calves for the appropriate opposition movement. No clipping in is definitely more quad heavy and an adjustment. But that is ok. That is what this is all about!
Weight on Monday was 148.2. Headed in the right direction.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Progress
Every day is about little accomplishments, right?
Yesterday we got Christmas completely down. That is a big one.
Also, I did P90X: Arms & Shoulders even though I really really didn't want to. So that was a big one too!
This morning I am feeling a little creaky, so I'm thinking maybe Yoga today along with Core II even though my abs are still super sore.
I'd also like to do a little cleaning, a little laundry, and plant Zoe's little root-visible windowbox garden.
Yesterday we got Christmas completely down. That is a big one.
Also, I did P90X: Arms & Shoulders even though I really really didn't want to. So that was a big one too!
This morning I am feeling a little creaky, so I'm thinking maybe Yoga today along with Core II even though my abs are still super sore.
I'd also like to do a little cleaning, a little laundry, and plant Zoe's little root-visible windowbox garden.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
I'm so sore!
It is the morning of the third day of getting back to exercise and I am SO SORE!
Core 1 really killed my abs, y'all.
And then DDR last night rubbed some hot spots on the bottom of my feet that I'm sure will become callouses but right now they are just sore.
Sore!
Today I'm thinking a nice P90X arms day to give my legs, feet, and abs a break!
By the way, full disclosure. Weight on 1/1/2015 was 150 pounds. Goal weight range is 130-135. I've let stress eating get the better of me in the last 6 months, and stress not-exercising. But this is a new year and I'm already feeling better about things! Also full disclosure: I'm not counting calories... yet. This month is going to be about exercising again. I'm trying to be a bit smarter about what we are cooking and what I'm putting in my mouth, but I am not going to focus on eating yet, and I'm not going to beat myself up if I reach for the extra cookie this month, because frankly, I'm still at the stressy old job and disentangling myself is both stressy, and in some cases will involve goodbye eating. I am trying to mentally set myself up for success by not making a goal that will be too painful. Yet.
Oh and one more thing. I'm already seeing the benefits of exercise in better sleep. I had forgotten how much harder I sleep when I'm working out!
Core 1 really killed my abs, y'all.
And then DDR last night rubbed some hot spots on the bottom of my feet that I'm sure will become callouses but right now they are just sore.
Sore!
Today I'm thinking a nice P90X arms day to give my legs, feet, and abs a break!
By the way, full disclosure. Weight on 1/1/2015 was 150 pounds. Goal weight range is 130-135. I've let stress eating get the better of me in the last 6 months, and stress not-exercising. But this is a new year and I'm already feeling better about things! Also full disclosure: I'm not counting calories... yet. This month is going to be about exercising again. I'm trying to be a bit smarter about what we are cooking and what I'm putting in my mouth, but I am not going to focus on eating yet, and I'm not going to beat myself up if I reach for the extra cookie this month, because frankly, I'm still at the stressy old job and disentangling myself is both stressy, and in some cases will involve goodbye eating. I am trying to mentally set myself up for success by not making a goal that will be too painful. Yet.
Oh and one more thing. I'm already seeing the benefits of exercise in better sleep. I had forgotten how much harder I sleep when I'm working out!
Friday, January 2, 2015
State of the Union
Last night I exercised by playing Dance Dance Revolution. For this first 30 days of January, the goal is at least 20 minutes of activity per day, every single day. DDR is hard core exercise for me and it is something I can do in the evening with the kiddo around, so it is an important cog in my plan!
My bike is at the shop getting a good tune up and cleaning and new pedals. I'm having the Speedplays taken off in favor of standard non-cage non-clip in mountain bike pedals. I know that my biking won't be as efficient BUT given my general spazziness, I think I'll be much more comfortable, and at this point that is the most important thing. I can always put the Speedplays back on later!
Today I wanted a baseline run on my Core 1 routine. Here are the numbers:
Crunches on Fitball: 25
Back extensions: 10
Plank: 30 seconds
V-ups: 7
Push-ups: 10
Twists: 30
Hip extensions: 12
Crunches on Fitball: 25
Focused on form. Fitball may be a little underinflated - will fix. Oh, and feeling at end? Spaghetti.
Crunches on Fitball: 25
Back extensions: 10
Plank: 30 seconds
V-ups: 7
Push-ups: 10
Twists: 30
Hip extensions: 12
Crunches on Fitball: 25
Focused on form. Fitball may be a little underinflated - will fix. Oh, and feeling at end? Spaghetti.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Happy New Year!
I've clearly been gone a long time. Suffice to say that life has gotten in the way. But things are changing, y'all!
15 goals for 2015:
1. Leave my old job as well as I can.
2. Enjoy my month off.
3. Get lots done during month off also!
4. Rock out the new job.
5. Complete the BP MS150 in April.
6. Do a triathlon!
7. Train for and complete the 8 mile Turkey Trot. (Eg. Running, not walking.)
8. Start a garden.
9. Start a family game night on Thursdays.
10. Focus on consciencous spending.
11. Lose 20 pounds.
12. Cook more, better at home.
13. Go climbing.
14. Take Zoë camping for the first time!
15. Make stained glass things.
I know this is a mixed bag of good goals, but I am right on the edge where I can see things are going to finally get better for me, and I am SO ready! I want to take the opportunity of the new job to form lasting habits for a better life. There are so many things that I want to do, from better parenting to better health to more creativity to better living. I think these goals cover it all.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Kitty Yoga
I am a cat lady. I'm sure I've mentioned that before. I currently have 3 indoor cats: Grimmy, Cal, and Bast.
There is a litterbox in the hallway outside my bedroom. It is the *only* litterbox of 4 in the house that is smell-able from the bedroom, but it is necessary because it is the only good spot on that whole side of the house in which to place a litterbox. And it is used heavily. So yeah.
Anyways, this morning I was doing yoga and I heard someone get in the box.
I was all, "Please don't poop, please don't poop."
So what does the cat do?
Laid a big giant stinky log. The offender was Grimmy, since he ran in looking all freaked out right after and tried to break down the closet door to hide, presumably from his own stink.
I thought on it long and hard, and decided to tough out the stink instead of getting up and covering the offering.
I continued on. It was a good yoga morning. I was feeling calm and the stretching was feeling really good. I had just gotten into 4 Legged Table when Cal, the most ginormous of my kitties, decided that'd be a good time to come headbutt me in hopes of a full body rub. Let's just say: precarious balance + giant kitty headbutt = 3 Legged Table. Yeah.
He eventually wandered off when he realized no lovin was forthcoming, and I continued on. As I got near the end, I thought, you know, Grimmy and Cal have both bugged me this morning, wouldn't it be funny if Bast made an appearance before this session is over?
Think and you shall receive.
The last pose in my video is Corpse pose. As I was lying there, feeling my body turn to sand, I felt a kitty mount my belly and start kneading me, complete with claws!
Baby Bast had the last laugh.
And I'm closing the door next time!
There is a litterbox in the hallway outside my bedroom. It is the *only* litterbox of 4 in the house that is smell-able from the bedroom, but it is necessary because it is the only good spot on that whole side of the house in which to place a litterbox. And it is used heavily. So yeah.
Anyways, this morning I was doing yoga and I heard someone get in the box.
I was all, "Please don't poop, please don't poop."
So what does the cat do?
Laid a big giant stinky log. The offender was Grimmy, since he ran in looking all freaked out right after and tried to break down the closet door to hide, presumably from his own stink.
I thought on it long and hard, and decided to tough out the stink instead of getting up and covering the offering.
I continued on. It was a good yoga morning. I was feeling calm and the stretching was feeling really good. I had just gotten into 4 Legged Table when Cal, the most ginormous of my kitties, decided that'd be a good time to come headbutt me in hopes of a full body rub. Let's just say: precarious balance + giant kitty headbutt = 3 Legged Table. Yeah.
He eventually wandered off when he realized no lovin was forthcoming, and I continued on. As I got near the end, I thought, you know, Grimmy and Cal have both bugged me this morning, wouldn't it be funny if Bast made an appearance before this session is over?
Think and you shall receive.
The last pose in my video is Corpse pose. As I was lying there, feeling my body turn to sand, I felt a kitty mount my belly and start kneading me, complete with claws!
Baby Bast had the last laugh.
And I'm closing the door next time!
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