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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Triathlon training
We did it! Trent and I made it to our first triathlon training class together, and we're still standing ... a little wobbly, but we're upright.
I did my own mini-version of the class last week, since I was at a conference Saturday morning, but this morning, we did a 45 minute swim workout with Coach Muriel, followed by a 45 minute cycling workout, followed by a 10 minute run.
Yes, the run is short, but we're planning to add a minute each week until we get closer to the race we're thinking of doing in June. If we can get up to 20-25 minutes of running after the swim and cycle workouts, we should be fine for a sprint tri.
It was really fun swimming with a group again. I paced off a guy in the lane next to me and completed a 2100 yard workout in just under 45 minutes. Trent did an amazing job, too. He swam 950 yards!! And this is only his 3rd time swimming. He's a fish in the water; he just needs to build up his endurance. The cycle class was fun, and the run immediately following wasn't too bad.
After we got home, I fixed quinoa (my brother, Andy, recommends it as a protein source to repair muscle), and Trent fixed us some eggs. I also ate a couple of bananas from Coach Muriel (Trent didn't want his, so I ate it.) I'm a little tired but feeling pretty good.
Hope all is well for everyone. Dawn, where've you been? Honor, what's happening in your neck of the woods?
I did my own mini-version of the class last week, since I was at a conference Saturday morning, but this morning, we did a 45 minute swim workout with Coach Muriel, followed by a 45 minute cycling workout, followed by a 10 minute run.
Yes, the run is short, but we're planning to add a minute each week until we get closer to the race we're thinking of doing in June. If we can get up to 20-25 minutes of running after the swim and cycle workouts, we should be fine for a sprint tri.
It was really fun swimming with a group again. I paced off a guy in the lane next to me and completed a 2100 yard workout in just under 45 minutes. Trent did an amazing job, too. He swam 950 yards!! And this is only his 3rd time swimming. He's a fish in the water; he just needs to build up his endurance. The cycle class was fun, and the run immediately following wasn't too bad.
After we got home, I fixed quinoa (my brother, Andy, recommends it as a protein source to repair muscle), and Trent fixed us some eggs. I also ate a couple of bananas from Coach Muriel (Trent didn't want his, so I ate it.) I'm a little tired but feeling pretty good.
Hope all is well for everyone. Dawn, where've you been? Honor, what's happening in your neck of the woods?
I was feeling all tough and buff....
I've been swimming two mornings a week with a master's program. I have to drag my oversized butt out of bed super early but I get a shower alone AND Adam makes me a yummy protien filled b'fast in the morning. Rock on.
The coach was teaching a couple lanes how to do flip turns. Normally, I don't do them when preg because it feels like the baby was coming out of my nose! However, I felt all peppy and onery and tried one. And I could do it! Woohoo!
My times are improving too, which is odd because I have NO rotation in my hips. My chiro notices this too. While I can turn my head fine, she can't. Apparently, there is something going on with my head/spine/pelvis; I have a protective mechinaism going to keep my hips from getting too loose. Since I am 32 week today and considering what I've been through, this makes perfect sense. I just hope they loosen up sometimes after 35 weeks!
ANYWAY, the no rotation thing makes it harder to swim but I must be doing very well since my interval times are dropping. I'm a little more toned in my arms. It's harder to swim (but not that bad) and impossible to kick.
I was totally feeling all sexy and buff and like hot stuff Thursday... then Friday I went to put on my fave pair of pants. They would not button. I put the elastic on the loosest setting. No dice. They FIT but wouldn't button. Adam tried to tell me to "suck it in" but this kid doesn't suck in! I am now down to two pairs of pants. I think I need a new pair. I suppose I can't complain since those were a maternity size 8 and I can wear them post partum without screaming, "I'm still in maternity clothes!!!!" But, yeah, so much for feeling tough, buff and sex-ay! ;)
The coach was teaching a couple lanes how to do flip turns. Normally, I don't do them when preg because it feels like the baby was coming out of my nose! However, I felt all peppy and onery and tried one. And I could do it! Woohoo!
My times are improving too, which is odd because I have NO rotation in my hips. My chiro notices this too. While I can turn my head fine, she can't. Apparently, there is something going on with my head/spine/pelvis; I have a protective mechinaism going to keep my hips from getting too loose. Since I am 32 week today and considering what I've been through, this makes perfect sense. I just hope they loosen up sometimes after 35 weeks!
ANYWAY, the no rotation thing makes it harder to swim but I must be doing very well since my interval times are dropping. I'm a little more toned in my arms. It's harder to swim (but not that bad) and impossible to kick.
I was totally feeling all sexy and buff and like hot stuff Thursday... then Friday I went to put on my fave pair of pants. They would not button. I put the elastic on the loosest setting. No dice. They FIT but wouldn't button. Adam tried to tell me to "suck it in" but this kid doesn't suck in! I am now down to two pairs of pants. I think I need a new pair. I suppose I can't complain since those were a maternity size 8 and I can wear them post partum without screaming, "I'm still in maternity clothes!!!!" But, yeah, so much for feeling tough, buff and sex-ay! ;)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
New Goals
Okay, my little brother is planning to do Olympic distance triathlons this summer. He's planning to "devastate" the competition. And now I'm inspired. I won't be doing Olympic distance, I promise. But I'm inspired to do more than just one triathlon this year. And so, here's what I'm thinking for my training plan ...
Mondays: run-bootcamp-cycle
Tuesdays: swim
Wednesdays: weights-run
Thursdays: yoga-weights
Fridays: swim
Saturdays: swim-cycle-run
I just discovered a triathlon training group that meets on Saturdays for swimming and cycling. I'll just add the running myself. I'm kind of excited, especially since this will take my mind off work even more. Yay!
Mondays: run-bootcamp-cycle
Tuesdays: swim
Wednesdays: weights-run
Thursdays: yoga-weights
Fridays: swim
Saturdays: swim-cycle-run
I just discovered a triathlon training group that meets on Saturdays for swimming and cycling. I'll just add the running myself. I'm kind of excited, especially since this will take my mind off work even more. Yay!
Master's Swimming and my Wii Fit Age
I'm thinking about joining U.S. Master's Swimming and competing at some meets unattached around here. Some swimmers at my YMCA invited me to join them at a meet in March, and I'm seriously considering it ...
Also, after learning that my Wii Fit age is 40 (What the ...?!?!), I've been working on my balance and center of gravity. According to Andy's Wii Fit, my balance sucks, and my center of gravity is too far backward. Hello, I do tree poses and warrior 3 poses in yoga all the time. What the heck is wrong with my balance? I have no idea. Apparently, Wii Fit has decided that I'm 9 years older than I actually am. I think it's a sales gimmick.
Have any of you ever tried Wii Fit? I spent about 30 minutes playing around with Andy's over Christmas, and I thought it pretty much sucked ass. You couldn't just move through a strength-training or balance or yoga workout, you had to keep going back to a main page after each move or pose. Total crap. You spend more time waiting than working.
Also, after learning that my Wii Fit age is 40 (What the ...?!?!), I've been working on my balance and center of gravity. According to Andy's Wii Fit, my balance sucks, and my center of gravity is too far backward. Hello, I do tree poses and warrior 3 poses in yoga all the time. What the heck is wrong with my balance? I have no idea. Apparently, Wii Fit has decided that I'm 9 years older than I actually am. I think it's a sales gimmick.
Have any of you ever tried Wii Fit? I spent about 30 minutes playing around with Andy's over Christmas, and I thought it pretty much sucked ass. You couldn't just move through a strength-training or balance or yoga workout, you had to keep going back to a main page after each move or pose. Total crap. You spend more time waiting than working.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Super Bowl FOOD!
Jalapeno Popper Dip
2 8-oz. packages cream cheese (light works great but I don't eat anything light!)
1 c. mayonnaise (light also works here, but DON'T use Miracle Whip! I try to make my own Mayo, I'm on a HFCS ban!)
1 c. Parmesan cheese
1 4-oz. can fire roasted green chilies
1/2-1 4-oz. can diced jalapeno peppers*, drained
1-2 sourdough baguettes, sliced, and/or crackers (I have a love affair with sourdough bread. The tuna on sourdough at Coyote Coffee in
*1/2 can is mild with a little bite, a whole can is definitely on the spicy side, but if you've got taste buds of steel, you might prefer a 7-oz. can. 4 ounces definitely pushes the limit for Shelly and The Bean!
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients and spread into a 9" pie plate or a small baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until dip is bubbly and golden brown.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Just for fun!
http://www.colleeneidephotography.com/blog/kansas-city-maternity-contest/
My doula nominated me for this contest. I thought it was sweet of her and I'm a "finalist." You can vote for me- Laura Colon- or for someone else. Lol. I don't care. :)
I was a bit hurt on a forum I've been a member of for years when people said they want to vote for someone else because her story was better. I mean, vote for whoever, it's' all in good fun but seriously? Why tell me?
ANd, yes, we really did bring Thanksgiving to the NICU. Twice. And we do help up out there when we can. I just don't talk about it.
My doula nominated me for this contest. I thought it was sweet of her and I'm a "finalist." You can vote for me- Laura Colon- or for someone else. Lol. I don't care. :)
I was a bit hurt on a forum I've been a member of for years when people said they want to vote for someone else because her story was better. I mean, vote for whoever, it's' all in good fun but seriously? Why tell me?
ANd, yes, we really did bring Thanksgiving to the NICU. Twice. And we do help up out there when we can. I just don't talk about it.
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