I spun, then I ran ....

I am using this book



to train for all of the *thons I am planning (marathon, triathlon, Ironman-athon). I love it because it tells you what to do. I am a follower, just tell me what to do. I don't want to have to think up a plan and hope it is fitting the need. I sure don't want to hire a coach - do you know how much that costs? Oh my Lord, you would have to take out a second mortgage for someone to tell to spin then run. That just does not sound right - pay someone to make you suffer.
Anyway, back to the spinning and running. I follow my little plan everyday. Today's said: ride your bike at a moderate pace for 60:00, then immediately run for 10:00. I know what they are trying to do. It is extremely difficult, and one of the hardest thing to train for, to go from a circular spinning motion to an up and down running motion. This was my first trial with it. Let me just say 3 things:

• OH MY LORD!
• It is very difficult - I felt like I did not have the coordination to stay on the treadmill.
• 60:00 is a long time to spin - it feels like you are all out of juice after the ride and run.

Every once in a while I tell Richard that I have really earned my shower. Well, I really did this morning. I swam last night and went to bed with wet, chlorine-smelling hair. Then, I threw on some yoga pants and a t-shirt and did the stuff above. I had to wear a hat because my hair would scare people. So, I had sweaty, chlorine-smelling hair matted to my head and I had been sweating chlorine sweat for an hour and 10 minutes. I stunk - and that shower was awesome!

I swam ...

I swam 1200 meters (48 lengths of a 25 meter pool) in 40:00. Richard came with me and ran on the treadmill with his new shoes!

I ran ...

I wanted to run home from work, but it was cold and I did not have enough clothes. So, I went home, put on Richard's under armour cold gear (he loves when I do that) and hit the road. My program is calling for a 5:00 walk, then a 28:00 run. I almost ran out of road. I had to loop the neighborhood twice. I guess I will have to find a longer route the next time - I hate going around the block. Here's the details:

Tuesday 3/2/10

God moved up my list - at least I made a Bible reading plan. Now, I just have to actually read it.

My family is a little crazy. Sometimes it is a real race between Richard, the kids and Kipper.

I saw a dead cat when I was running. Do you know how bad those things are gonna' smell when it gets hot? People of West Monroe, please quit hitting animals right now.

I heard Kati and Trey laugh and laugh about nothing at all.

I tasted Chick-Fil-A fries. Oh my Lord!

I smelled dinner from Chick-Fil-A, but I had oatmeal (and a few fries - see above)

I felt the water in the pool - so relaxing.

I am content.

I didn't do anything this morning....

Alert the media - we slept in. I was all ready, too. I had ironed and gotten all of my "stuff" together. I had big plans. Then....
Kati came to visit at 3:47 am!
She said she was not sick, just could not sleep. So, she got her Daddy, I got the couch and Kipper, and the alarms were turned off.
I really think I got the short end of the deal - Kati versus Kipper.

It's like having a baby...

This is what it took for me to eat lunch and snacks today:

Amazing isn't it? How do you like the water bottles? You may think I have Altzheimer's but this is a great way to make sure you drink enough water in a day. Every bottle has 16.9 ounces x 4 = 67.6 ounces. Of course, I have to subtract the water I pour in the iron and my plant at work if it is wilted. But, it comes out pretty close to 64 ounces (1 gallon) per day. It is really good for keeping on track as the day goes on. I try to drink two before lunch and the third before going home in the evening. Then, I only have one more before bedtime. Why the numbering? Because I lose track - and really you would, too.

This can be adapted for you tree huggers, too. I know that I, alone, am steadily filling a landfill with plastic bottles. Jesus and I will discuss it when I get home. If you are concerned about this, buy 4 different colored water bottles and use them like numbers 1,2,3, and 4. Or go ahead and buy the giant package at Wal-Mart and mark the bottles.

I am full of weird diet and exercise tips. Stay tuned for my double sports bra phone holder and my recipe to peanut butter and honey. Ha! You might want to skip that one. I eat this same sandwich almost every day - I'm in such a rut. I am not joking. Out of the 61 days this year, I am sure I have eaten this for lunch at least 50 times.

I walked ....

on the treadmill for 2 miles in 35:48. I hate the treadmill, but it is better than 44 degrees and rain. On Mondays I just go to the Wellness Center while Trey is at Boy Scouts.

I spun, then pumped iron

Is that even the right way to say that? Well, it's my blog and I say it is correct. I rode a spin bike for 45:00 in the studio with just Richard. It was really nice to be alone. I'm sure Richard doesn't feel the same way since the solitude allows me to poot at will! Ha ha ha! I'm sure he will head for the open gym next time.
After that I pumped iron according to my plan for 20 minutes.

Sunday 2/28/10

God has a hard time keeping up with me these days. I really need to learn to slow down spiritually.

My family is hilarious. Weekends are usually times for cleaning and being silly.

I saw a softball practice go on WAY too long. I am finding that lots of people take 9-year old softball more seriously than I do.

I heard the closing ceremonies of the Olympics. I am really going to miss that. I have watched parts of it every night.

I tasted way too much junk. I normally eat pretty well, but I had chips and pizza yesterday - not even the good kind either. I just ate what came by because it was there.

I smelled spring - it is coming.

I felt content (and strong)

I am ready for much warmer weather. I promise not to complain about the summer. This winter has really been hard.