June 2nd, 2010 - squat and ab day

So it's a few days after the run and I've already become slovenly. I didn't workout yesterday, not b/c I didn't try, I just forgot a shirt and no one wants to see me in just my bra. So I had thoughts of grandeur and I would run when I got home, but alas who's kidding who, I didn't go. So after today's divisional meeting, all morning, Carrie and I hit the gym. We missed the pump class so it was up to us to do it on our own. Carrie ran on the treadmill. I didn't run b/c I seemed to have pinched something in my back during the meeting and didn't want to aggravate it and yesterday it was suppose to be squat and ab day so I did that routine today instead. I added a bit more weight and a few more reps, so tomorrow I will hurt.

View from the mat:
4 days off and I was tired and cranky. Afterwards I felt so much better. You get into the viscious cycle of being tired and not wanting to go b/c of being tired and being tired b/c you don't go. So now I don't feel quite so bloated and unhealthy and I was good and had a salad for lunch! The gym was very quiet again today. We are in post race weekend slowdown. I just pretty much stuck to my corner and focused on the pain I was creating for myself!

The Workout:
Squats – 25 reps, no weight;
Abs - 25 full sit ups
Squats - 25 reps 10lbs ball;
Abs - 26 oblique crunches, alternating
Squats - 30 basement reps 10lbs ball,
Abs - 25 lower ab crunches
Squats - 25 reps 15lbs ball
Abs - 1min plank
Squats – 25 sumo reps; 25 feet together reps
Abs - 30 leg extensions
Squats – circuit (20sumo, 10 feet together, 15jump squats)
Abs - 10reps captain chair knee up
Lunges – 2 x 25m walking short lunges
Adductors - machine, 2x12rep @180lbs
stretching!


The Music:
New Divide - Linkin Park
Bleed it Out - Linkin Park
It's My Life - Talk Talk
I Caught Myself - Paramore
Alejandro - Lady Gaga
Mamma Mia - Meryl Streep
Closer - Nine Inch Nails
Something Beautiful - Robbie Williams

May 29, 2010 - 10K Race day!

Me and Rowan watching Rob and Abby!

The day started out beautiful, overcast, a bit of a cool breeze but alas it didn't stay. It ended up being sunny, warm and breezy. Which is not to say it wasn't beautiful, but made it much warmer than I would have liked. Abby and Rob ran in the family 2k and by run, I mean Rob pushed Abby in a stroller b/c last night she fell and took a big chunk of toe off the big toe. So since running was out, Rob pushed. Now she did run the first 100m and the last 600m and had an absolute blast!

Abby and Rob at the 200m mark at the finish! So fun!

Then it was my turn! The start is always chaotic. Those who aren't running are milling about at the start and those who think they are faster than they are are closer to the front. So it makes for a frustrating first 2km. At about 4k I decided a personal best wasn't achievable due to not having any room. So I got into a nice groove, I had to stop a few more times for water than I would have preferred but I decided I wanted a good race, not a fast one. So I crossed the finish line at 1:05 and felt pretty good! I'm still not a fan of the night race, but at least it didn't beat me this time.

After getting my medal I got an even better prize, hugs from my cheering team. Thanks to them for all their support. Love you!

The kit! You get to keep the time chips for souvenirs now!

I think the next week will be a light week and then we'll start the next stage of training for the half in the fall.

May 28, 2010 - bike to work but not home

It's the day before my 10k race, whoop whoop. Getting nervous now too. But I did ride to work today. I won't be riding home as it'll be too much on the legs before tomorrow's run. Today's ride was good. My feet still get tingly if I forget to wiggle my toes and my lower back is still getting use to bending. I made it today in just an hour, so that's pretty good. I also took the bus home and the first time putting the bike on the front. I had an irrational fear my bike would get shmucked or stolen. Don't know why, but there you have it. All was good at the park and ride and then just a quick 5min ride home!

I picked up my my race kit at lunch and wow the shirt is ugly but at least they are giving out the shirt you ordered. So when you asked for a large, you got a large. Abby's shirt is so big it'll probably fit her when she's 20. They don't do kid sizes for a kids race, so stupid. I'll post a pic of her later in all her kit!

View from the road:
Have I mentioned how much I dislike cyclists. Now I'm generalizing, but some are so rude. I slowed down to let a runner coming the other way pass before I went around a walker in front of me and they guy behind me decided that wouldn't do and bobbed and weaved around the walker. It's just so rude. I also sometimes feel like I'm not even moving, especially when the biker on a road bike flies by. Gotta say, it's a little disheartening. But I was still out there and it didn't rain on me.

The music:
too many songs to list, but I'm really enjoying the new Arkells' cd, Jackson Square. I highly recommend!