This weekend I went to Chicago for the Oprah Winfrey Show (great experience). Anyway, my advisor hooked me up with the TNT Chicago Team. What a great team, everyone was so nice and interested in what Tri I was doing. I went to the Saturday Spin Class - it was fun but my legs were like wow. The music was great I think that coach might have something on Coach Carlos. LOL Anyway, they had a 10 year Hodgkin's Survivor speak to us, how inspiring. I think that made me train a little harder LOL. Anyway I tried to convince them to do the Mooseman Triathlon next year - I think they would have a lot of fun. They are doing St. Anthony's in St. Petersburg, Florida. Maybe I will go down and bring William's parents.
This was truly an inspirational and eye-opening weekend for me. Another great learning experience.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Coming Along
Yesterday I got off on a tangent. Back to normal now.
Today I did my first "Brick" as they call it. 45 min bike (spin class) and 25 min running (for me walking) for a total of 1:10. I am proud of myself - I got up in the morning went to the gym, went to church and met a girlfriend of mine to plan a fundraiser. This is significant because I am not a morning person and I usually don't get to the gym until 1pm or 3pm (if I went to church).
And no I did not make the 7 am Saturday swim. I know, I know, I know. I will get there. Just getting up 5 am is a killer on Saturday. I mean I woke up at 5 am Saturday, went to the bathroom and then went back to bed LOL. I think I am going to try to find an afternoon swim class somewhere.
Tired, going to bed... until next time
Today I did my first "Brick" as they call it. 45 min bike (spin class) and 25 min running (for me walking) for a total of 1:10. I am proud of myself - I got up in the morning went to the gym, went to church and met a girlfriend of mine to plan a fundraiser. This is significant because I am not a morning person and I usually don't get to the gym until 1pm or 3pm (if I went to church).
And no I did not make the 7 am Saturday swim. I know, I know, I know. I will get there. Just getting up 5 am is a killer on Saturday. I mean I woke up at 5 am Saturday, went to the bathroom and then went back to bed LOL. I think I am going to try to find an afternoon swim class somewhere.
Tired, going to bed... until next time
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Anxiety - Stop Being Afraid
Well, Thursday I went to Spin Class. That was my first class since last Saturday. The head cold finally subsided but for some reason I feel like I have an ear infection. Anyway, it was a good class and the coach was encouraging. I have been having so much anxiety about this race, I really haven't been able to truly enjoy the practices. And believe or not they are fun but with my body screaming at me and my love affair with CVS Lavender Epsom Salt and being intimidated by all the returning alumni and feeling unprepared (not having all the tools I didn't realize this was an expensive sport at a time when my finances are tight) I have done more stressing.
So I decided to STOP. I will be the little engine that could. I am defeating myself before I put my first foot forward. So everyday I will wake up and say I can do this. I mean it is for a greater purpose. This year will be the five year anniversary of William's death and there has not been much progress in organ donation in the African American community. This is very important to me since Daddy needs a kidney now. Additionally, colon cancer (which my mother died from ) is still very prevalent in our community. That will be my next project - do a 5K run to raise money for colon cancer. So I say to myself if my Mother can do 5 years of chemo and William 1 and half years with strength and resolve...then I can cross that finish line. I do pray and hope to put together a large organ donor/bone marrow drive after this is all said and done. Cancer and Diabetes has changed my life, impacted my life and how I see things (the sky is a different blue). And this is not because I suffered from one of those diseases but those I love dearly have. I watched how their suffering and pain, I saw how a good day can become a bad day in seconds. Even though My Mother and William didn't experience that miracle someone else will by putting all our efforts together.
These are my hopes, these are my dreams that cancer will be a distant memory...ladyfreckles
So I decided to STOP. I will be the little engine that could. I am defeating myself before I put my first foot forward. So everyday I will wake up and say I can do this. I mean it is for a greater purpose. This year will be the five year anniversary of William's death and there has not been much progress in organ donation in the African American community. This is very important to me since Daddy needs a kidney now. Additionally, colon cancer (which my mother died from ) is still very prevalent in our community. That will be my next project - do a 5K run to raise money for colon cancer. So I say to myself if my Mother can do 5 years of chemo and William 1 and half years with strength and resolve...then I can cross that finish line. I do pray and hope to put together a large organ donor/bone marrow drive after this is all said and done. Cancer and Diabetes has changed my life, impacted my life and how I see things (the sky is a different blue). And this is not because I suffered from one of those diseases but those I love dearly have. I watched how their suffering and pain, I saw how a good day can become a bad day in seconds. Even though My Mother and William didn't experience that miracle someone else will by putting all our efforts together.
These are my hopes, these are my dreams that cancer will be a distant memory...ladyfreckles
Saturday, January 9, 2010
This Week
Wednesday - Core Flexibility and Strength Training Clinic at the Performance Velocity Center (in Mahwah)
That's a lot in that in the title. Yep it should be. "It's going to be fun! It's going to be fun!" That's what the trainers were saying. Yea Right. It is Saturday and my body still hurts. I have been using a lot of Lavender Epsom Salt. LOL. Wednesday is suppose to be our off day. So this was a special clinic that will now be a regular practice. Anyway, this place is for Athletes to enhance their performance...I'm glad you think I am Athlete.
Don't get me wrong it was a good practice but I am so not prepared or in shape for these exercises. I don't even know what they are called - I never seen half that stuff. Keep in mind I was getting a cold, so I sprinting and trying gasp for air for dear life. LOL
Thursday did not make it to spin...cold is getting worse. Went to bed at 8pm.
Friday landed in ATL got the hotel did the bike.
Saturday short run (plenty of dancing though - should make up for it.-
Today - nothing. Feel like crap. Now that I landed back in NJ Can't hear in my right ear - it is completely plugged. I never felt pain like in my air before. In the 30 years I have been flying I have never experienced this. Swimming should be fun tomorrow.
Until next time....
That's a lot in that in the title. Yep it should be. "It's going to be fun! It's going to be fun!" That's what the trainers were saying. Yea Right. It is Saturday and my body still hurts. I have been using a lot of Lavender Epsom Salt. LOL. Wednesday is suppose to be our off day. So this was a special clinic that will now be a regular practice. Anyway, this place is for Athletes to enhance their performance...I'm glad you think I am Athlete.
Don't get me wrong it was a good practice but I am so not prepared or in shape for these exercises. I don't even know what they are called - I never seen half that stuff. Keep in mind I was getting a cold, so I sprinting and trying gasp for air for dear life. LOL
Thursday did not make it to spin...cold is getting worse. Went to bed at 8pm.
Friday landed in ATL got the hotel did the bike.
Saturday short run (plenty of dancing though - should make up for it.-
Today - nothing. Feel like crap. Now that I landed back in NJ Can't hear in my right ear - it is completely plugged. I never felt pain like in my air before. In the 30 years I have been flying I have never experienced this. Swimming should be fun tomorrow.
Until next time....
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
It Always Something... & all You can do is laugh
Let me first say... I AM EXHAUSTED.
So Monday was my first day back at work. So I call myself being prepared by packing my bag for swim practice on Sunday. Well, after (and this word after is important) after I come back from lunch I realized I did NOT pack my swimsuit. I mean I had my shampoo, dryer, cosmetics, change of clothes, towl, socks, sneaker, I had everything but the freakin' swim suit! UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH! It was downstairs in the basement hang drying.
I told my admin she was like S*&$. "Go to Target" and I told her I was thinking about that and get a travel size of clothes detergent. She was like can you go during lunch NOPE cause I already went to lunch LOL.
So after work I rushed to Target got a suit (keep in mind I have no money for this kind of crap) and some 97 cent ALL detergent and left for the gym. Got to the gym, walked upstairs to the locker room, and pulled out my suit. I was hoping I got there earlier enough so no one can see what I had to do.... go to the sink with the suit and ALL, turn on the water and start washing the suit, moved to the next sink to rinse the suit, then place it in the bathing suit dryer.
Of course there were two teammates there. One girl said that was pretty impressive, I found a suit at Target and the other girl just started laughing and said "everyone has a funny story." What she doesn't know is I have a LOT of funny stories LOL (just ask my friends).
Went to practice and struggled through that but got through it. Well at least most of it, I just started doing the backstroke. I can't seem to get my breathing rhythm.
So once again I call my self packing my bag early for today's workout. Got to the gym left my socks, left my sports bra.. turned around and went home. I am all congested anyway (sinuses). 2 seconds from my house I get a flat tire....Hopefully I will get it right tomorrow.
So Monday was my first day back at work. So I call myself being prepared by packing my bag for swim practice on Sunday. Well, after (and this word after is important) after I come back from lunch I realized I did NOT pack my swimsuit. I mean I had my shampoo, dryer, cosmetics, change of clothes, towl, socks, sneaker, I had everything but the freakin' swim suit! UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH! It was downstairs in the basement hang drying.
I told my admin she was like S*&$. "Go to Target" and I told her I was thinking about that and get a travel size of clothes detergent. She was like can you go during lunch NOPE cause I already went to lunch LOL.
So after work I rushed to Target got a suit (keep in mind I have no money for this kind of crap) and some 97 cent ALL detergent and left for the gym. Got to the gym, walked upstairs to the locker room, and pulled out my suit. I was hoping I got there earlier enough so no one can see what I had to do.... go to the sink with the suit and ALL, turn on the water and start washing the suit, moved to the next sink to rinse the suit, then place it in the bathing suit dryer.
Of course there were two teammates there. One girl said that was pretty impressive, I found a suit at Target and the other girl just started laughing and said "everyone has a funny story." What she doesn't know is I have a LOT of funny stories LOL (just ask my friends).
Went to practice and struggled through that but got through it. Well at least most of it, I just started doing the backstroke. I can't seem to get my breathing rhythm.
So once again I call my self packing my bag early for today's workout. Got to the gym left my socks, left my sports bra.. turned around and went home. I am all congested anyway (sinuses). 2 seconds from my house I get a flat tire....Hopefully I will get it right tomorrow.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Keep It Moving
Well, I didn't go to spinning on Thursday. I know...but it was snowing. So I was going to make up for it on Saturday when I was in DC. A friend of mine teaches a spinning class. It was an 8:30 am class. We didn't make it. So I did the elliptical trainer for 30 minute.
I found out that my WII age is 61 LOL. My girlfriend got a WII Fit for Christmas so we set up our profiles. After talking to a couple of my friends this weekend who are runners and signing up for a half marathon in March (http://www.nationalmarathon.com/) I realize I have to overcome this running issue. They wanted me to sign up...I started laughing.
Today was my running (Walk/Run) day. I just got back from the gym and I did 3 miles in 45 minutes. For me that is an improvement - 3 weeks ago I did 1.5 miles in 30 minutes., last Sunday was 3.5 miles in 1 hour. So slow improvements. What I realize this weekend...
1) I have a hard way to go
2) I need to focus
3) I have to overcome my negative attitude about running
4) I need to attend both swimming lessons
5) I need to get my bike fixed this week
6) I need to sit down with a coach to explain to me all this technical terms
7) BELIEVE I CAN DO THIS! I will not give up!
PS My body hurts!
I found out that my WII age is 61 LOL. My girlfriend got a WII Fit for Christmas so we set up our profiles. After talking to a couple of my friends this weekend who are runners and signing up for a half marathon in March (http://www.nationalmarathon.com/) I realize I have to overcome this running issue. They wanted me to sign up...I started laughing.
Today was my running (Walk/Run) day. I just got back from the gym and I did 3 miles in 45 minutes. For me that is an improvement - 3 weeks ago I did 1.5 miles in 30 minutes., last Sunday was 3.5 miles in 1 hour. So slow improvements. What I realize this weekend...
1) I have a hard way to go
2) I need to focus
3) I have to overcome my negative attitude about running
4) I need to attend both swimming lessons
5) I need to get my bike fixed this week
6) I need to sit down with a coach to explain to me all this technical terms
7) BELIEVE I CAN DO THIS! I will not give up!
PS My body hurts!
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
