Sunday morning, I awoke with such a spring in my step. I literally raced to meet Lori for our weekly long Sunday run. Lori later told me that she didn’t recognize me from the distance because the person she saw was running too fast to be me. My Garmin clocked my speed at 7 ½ [...]
Entries from September 2008
September 29, 2008
Chick in Chaos: The Finale!
On Saturday, I felt ready for the race and confident about my performance at the Chaotic CoteeMan. I learned from the Babes and Bums Triathlon the importance of not dilly-dallying during transition and I would try my best not to fall off the bike at dismount.
The swimmers entered the pool in 15 second intervals in order [...]
September 27, 2008
Chick in Chaos, Part 8
This morning, I ran 3.09 miles in 27:55. I intended to bike 11 miles again today, however my DH informed me that he needed to leave for work early this morning, so I only had about a 30 minute window for my training. In a crunch for time, I managed to squeeze in 8 miles [...]
September 25, 2008
Yay for Yoga!
Yoga is an important part of my training routine. I love stretching after a tough work-out. Even on my rest days, I find time to stretch my muscles. It makes my muscles happy.
So for today’s 5 Minutes for Fitness, let’s make your muscles happy too with a 5 minute yoga video.
Namaste.
September 24, 2008
Moms Only
As to be expected, our girlfriend getaway to Anna Maria Island was a blast!
There was plenty of this…
And lots of this, thanks to Hurricane Ike…
A few of these at the Sun House at sunset…
But one too many of these…
And a tons of this…
But thankfully, none of this…
I have been a SAHM for 7 years and [...]
September 24, 2008
Chick in Chaos, Part 7
Tuesday morning, I ran 3.5 miles on pitch black roads dimmed by only the moon and amber streetlamps. Running in the early morning truly embraces the spirit of Halloween, because it is pretty creepy running in the dark. But since I need to kick this training thing up a notch, I can’t be afraid of [...]
September 23, 2008
Sunday Running Log, #7
Tiffany and I met again this past Sunday for our weekly Sunday run. Although we ran 10 miles, it was such a difficult run for me. I felt so out of shape. I guess heavy drinking will do that to you.
Then, my Garmin died, which is probably a good thing, because I don’t want such [...]
September 20, 2008
Chick in Chaos, Part 6
With great gusto, your favorite marathon mom regained her drive and motivation. Since this chick is facing some serious chaos next week, it’s high time for some tough training.
This morning, I arranged to meet my friends (Julie and Lori) at the pool, whose husbands are also out of town. Julie registered for the triathlon last [...]
September 19, 2008
Chick in Chaos, Part 5
I think I started sobering up from my long weekend away with my girlfriends sometime on Wednesday. It is safe to assume the weekend was completely wasted in more ways then one.
Last Friday, Lori and I ran on the beach, but were easily distracted by the gorgeous seashells along the shore. We would run a [...]
September 19, 2008
Talk Like a Pirate Day! Arrrr!
Aye, it be Talk Like a Pirate Day, me hearties! I’ll be riding around in me Black Pearl wearing me pirate hat, but not me eye patch. I wouldn’t want to sink me battleship. I’ll even let ye touch me booty ‘cuz I feel the spirit of Captain Jack Sparrow in me. Arrrrr!
Which one of [...]
