I did not post at all last week. Last week was very similar to the week before. Tracy and I ran in the dark again on Monday. We were a bit faster and I got around five miles. There was a slight rain in the air as well. Welcome to fall. On Tuesday I went to Power and Wednesday to swim. I have been keeping track of my laps and it about the same every time...although I believe our swim was shorter. We were out of the pool about five minutes early. On Thursday I had every intention of going to Power. When it was just me and no accountability to meet someone I cave into sleeping in. I had youth group the night before and was not home until 9. I was pretty tired. Even still, I hate the rush of trying to get ready by 7 AM while waking up at 6:40. Not sure if I should just not try to exercise at all Thursday mornings or really push myself to get there. On Friday I did get to Ride which was very very good. We camped all weekend on the coast and I had no planned on exercising at all. If someone would have wanted to go running or hiking, I would have joined them. For the most part it was relaxing and sitting on the beach which I was more than OK with. I did roller blade with some of the kids. We got home Sunday and I was utterly exhausted. I went to bed at 8:50 PM and slept hard all night long. I went running with Tracy. She had some stomach issues and had to stop around 3 miles. I looped around and did 4 miles and offered to drive her home, but she made it home OK run/walking. The run was kind of a bust for both of us because I felt tired and fatigued. I was glad I got out there anyway. I probably would have been crabby around the kids had I not gotten up and run. Then today we met up at Power. We hardly got to talk because I was late and she had to leave early. It is so nice to going to Power with someone--the accountability is enough to get me there. I would have slept in had she not made plans. It was one of those mornings I had no desire to go. The workout was pretty hard and I struggled. I had a better morning because of it I probably would not have had.
Eating wise I am doing OK. We're at the end of our groceries so that often present challenging food choices. Even camping we ate really well. There was a good variety of food and tons of fruits and veggies. I actually slept OK camping--the first night was better than the second. My sleep has been pretty normal.
Hailey had a stomach bug and then got a cough and cold. No one else got anything which surprised me. I thought at least one other person would get the bug as it has been going around the junior high. We've all been pretty healthy as of right now. My anxiety has also been very mild. I have not had any major bad days since one bad day in August. I will have little minor panic episodes that are not paralyzing or anything-- I do have to either journal or talk through them. I have not had any in the past week or so. I would say the summer to fall transition as a whole for all of five us was the smoothest it has ever been. I remember being so stressed and tired the first two weeks of September last year and the year before. It just has been much easier. I am grateful for that!
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Good Week,Bad Day With A Good Run
This past week was a very good second week of school. I can't say I have too many complaints. The beginning of the week was a little more busier than I would have liked...but still manageable. Nothing too crazy.
On Monday I ran with Tracy. I realized we are now back to our full workout in the dark. Miss the sunrise runs. It is only going to get worse. Pretty soon we will have rain to deal with as well. But at least I am not running it alone. On Tuesday we went to Power. I enjoyed it. We were talking about how we get bored with some of the classes. I am not to that point with Power yet, but I do get bored sometimes with Ride. On Wednesday we swam. I like the midweek swim better but it doesn't always work with everyone's schedule. Wednesday was a full day. I was busy almost the whole entire day with a short break in the afternoon. I allowed myself to sleep in on Thursday. Although I could only sleep in until 6:45 and then I was rushing to get ready before Jacob came. It's almost easier to give up the sleep and go to the gym. On Friday I had the afternoon off and Rob was home. So I did a hill workout on Mildred and did a little over five miles. On Saturday I biked at Minto Brown and forgot my phone. I probably I went 12-13 miles. My biggest pet peeve with Minto Brown on busy weekends is people not staying on their side of the bike path. I had a few close calls. One was a little kid who probably did not know better, but still. One of these times I fear I will crash into a dog or a little kid. I also played hockey in the late afternoon.
Today I ran three miles faster than normal. We had a rougher day around here and it has nothing to do with the kids or Rob & I--crummy situation involving something else. I cannot say much more than that. The kids were so good today that it actually kept me from delving too much into my frustrations with this situation. Running fast really helped me too. Derek also ran one mile at Bryan Johnson park on the little course which is all uphill and downhill. Kara did one lap which is approximately a half mile.
I am doing much better with my eating. I am not eating a whole lot of dessert anymore and not craving the unhealthy snacks.
I had a bad night of sleep due to my aching arm from the flu shot. Last night the bedroom was way too hot and I could not get comfortable. We went from cold temps back up to summer like weather.
Hailey is sick with a stomach bug. It is not long lasting. Chances are someone else will get it including myself. I am not going to stress about it. I am not going to live my life around fear of illness anymore like I've done in the past. If I get sick, I get sick. And I just deal with it. Getting sick in St. Louis kind of helped me face that fear head on. Often when I do get sick, I get very very anxious. The anxiety is almost worse than the sickness itself. I dealt with the anxiety better in St. Louis and was able to rest and relax...and maybe that helped me get better faster too.
On Monday I ran with Tracy. I realized we are now back to our full workout in the dark. Miss the sunrise runs. It is only going to get worse. Pretty soon we will have rain to deal with as well. But at least I am not running it alone. On Tuesday we went to Power. I enjoyed it. We were talking about how we get bored with some of the classes. I am not to that point with Power yet, but I do get bored sometimes with Ride. On Wednesday we swam. I like the midweek swim better but it doesn't always work with everyone's schedule. Wednesday was a full day. I was busy almost the whole entire day with a short break in the afternoon. I allowed myself to sleep in on Thursday. Although I could only sleep in until 6:45 and then I was rushing to get ready before Jacob came. It's almost easier to give up the sleep and go to the gym. On Friday I had the afternoon off and Rob was home. So I did a hill workout on Mildred and did a little over five miles. On Saturday I biked at Minto Brown and forgot my phone. I probably I went 12-13 miles. My biggest pet peeve with Minto Brown on busy weekends is people not staying on their side of the bike path. I had a few close calls. One was a little kid who probably did not know better, but still. One of these times I fear I will crash into a dog or a little kid. I also played hockey in the late afternoon.
Today I ran three miles faster than normal. We had a rougher day around here and it has nothing to do with the kids or Rob & I--crummy situation involving something else. I cannot say much more than that. The kids were so good today that it actually kept me from delving too much into my frustrations with this situation. Running fast really helped me too. Derek also ran one mile at Bryan Johnson park on the little course which is all uphill and downhill. Kara did one lap which is approximately a half mile.
I am doing much better with my eating. I am not eating a whole lot of dessert anymore and not craving the unhealthy snacks.
I had a bad night of sleep due to my aching arm from the flu shot. Last night the bedroom was way too hot and I could not get comfortable. We went from cold temps back up to summer like weather.
Hailey is sick with a stomach bug. It is not long lasting. Chances are someone else will get it including myself. I am not going to stress about it. I am not going to live my life around fear of illness anymore like I've done in the past. If I get sick, I get sick. And I just deal with it. Getting sick in St. Louis kind of helped me face that fear head on. Often when I do get sick, I get very very anxious. The anxiety is almost worse than the sickness itself. I dealt with the anxiety better in St. Louis and was able to rest and relax...and maybe that helped me get better faster too.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Productive Week
This has been one of the most motivating productive weeks I've had exercise wise in a very long time--and it's the first week of school/work to boot. I hate thinking that I am not going to always feel this way. That moodiness, PMS, unmotivation etc. waxes and wanes. It will come back. But I am trying to think positive and be proud of how good of a week it's been.
On Monday I ran by myself in the afternoon and did about 5 miles. It was a beautiful day. And a really nice Labor Day. I am glad we stayed home and did not attempt any major day trips. On Tuesday I swam with Erica and we followed one of her workouts. I think I hit 1700 yards. On Wednesday I ran alone in the morning starting at 6:40--I need to start earlier than this. It made the morning a little more crazier getting home after 7 AM. I did four miles. It was one of those runs where I felt great and fast the whole entire run and cruised up hills. Yesterday I went to Power. Morning Power is harder and I feel like I cannot lift as much. Or it hurts more. I pushed through it and kept my weight the same except I took about 5 pounds off from my legs track. My shoulders don't feel as strong in the mornings...it is more getting the bar on and off my back. Today I went to early morning ride which again was a great workout. I pushed it pretty hard. Tomorrow I am biking about a hour north of here on a bike trail. Doing Power twice a week is going to be tough--not sure I can make it happen realistically without giving something else up. I may bump down to cycling once a week and doing Power instead come late fall/winter. The problem is I can hardly get to Saturday classes once basketball starts. Anyway I feel good and that's worth being excited about.
Eating wise, I am doing OK too. My sleep has been great the last couple nights aside from Sunday night when these drunk people decided to hang outside in the church driveway a stone's throw from our window. They were so loud at 2 AM and very drunk. I watched from the window because I thought one of the girls was going to pass out in our driveway. She looked terrible. They left around 2:30 and not sure where they ended up. It always seems to happen at some point in the summer. Happens when you live so close to a bar. It stunk for me because I did not fall asleep again until 4 AM.
On Monday I ran by myself in the afternoon and did about 5 miles. It was a beautiful day. And a really nice Labor Day. I am glad we stayed home and did not attempt any major day trips. On Tuesday I swam with Erica and we followed one of her workouts. I think I hit 1700 yards. On Wednesday I ran alone in the morning starting at 6:40--I need to start earlier than this. It made the morning a little more crazier getting home after 7 AM. I did four miles. It was one of those runs where I felt great and fast the whole entire run and cruised up hills. Yesterday I went to Power. Morning Power is harder and I feel like I cannot lift as much. Or it hurts more. I pushed through it and kept my weight the same except I took about 5 pounds off from my legs track. My shoulders don't feel as strong in the mornings...it is more getting the bar on and off my back. Today I went to early morning ride which again was a great workout. I pushed it pretty hard. Tomorrow I am biking about a hour north of here on a bike trail. Doing Power twice a week is going to be tough--not sure I can make it happen realistically without giving something else up. I may bump down to cycling once a week and doing Power instead come late fall/winter. The problem is I can hardly get to Saturday classes once basketball starts. Anyway I feel good and that's worth being excited about.
Eating wise, I am doing OK too. My sleep has been great the last couple nights aside from Sunday night when these drunk people decided to hang outside in the church driveway a stone's throw from our window. They were so loud at 2 AM and very drunk. I watched from the window because I thought one of the girls was going to pass out in our driveway. She looked terrible. They left around 2:30 and not sure where they ended up. It always seems to happen at some point in the summer. Happens when you live so close to a bar. It stunk for me because I did not fall asleep again until 4 AM.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
End of Summer and Goals for the Fall
I have not blogged in awhile but I am thankful that I have been more consistent with exercise this summer compared to other summers. My goal was to work on cycling and I have done that...and gained more confidence too. I have only been running once a week mostly due to IT band issues that I am not convinced are completely gone. Tracy and I ran the last two Monday mornings. Our pace is faster than normal and we're pushing for 5-6 miles versus 3 or 4. We may start doing more hill training as well. I can keep up just fine and I only feel the IT band slightly around Mile #5. I'm going to try running twice a week once school starts, but I am not training for any running races anytime soon. I need to be more consistent with rolling and flexibility training--I have slacked off the last two weeks.
I have been consistent with Power once or twice a week. I went last week on Friday at 5 PM. I went this week on Monday at 5 PM and plan on going tomorrow at 9:30 AM. I have not gone to early morning Power since I went with Tracy in early July. It is very hard to get up for it when I was having hockey Wednesday nights. My goal once school starts is to go to it since I start work at 7:15 AM on Thursdays. The problem is I will now have youth group on Wednesday nights and sometimes won't be home until 9. I think I can still make it work.
I have biked twice a week consistently--one of those times being Ride and the other outside cycling. Last Friday I biked from Lockhaven to Keizer all the way to Willamette Mission State Park and back--a total of 25 miles. It was a great ride. I really wish I could bike with my tri friends but it has not worked out schedule wise. They are all single or married without kids and be gone for several hours on a Saturday late morning whereas I have to work around four other schedules. I don't mind biking alone because I enjoy the solitude of it. But I do worry about being stranded with a flat tire or crashing. I try to bike in places that have biker traffic. I'm sure eventually I will be able to do a ride with them, but it doesn't look like it will be anytime soon. I also enjoy biking at Minto Brown in the mornings and I have done that a couple times this summer.
So my tentative schedule for the fall starting next week would be: Monday = Run with friends Tuesday = Swim with friends Wednesday = Ride Thursday = Power Friday = Rest Saturday = Outside bike and/or Power Sunday = Run by myself
It is obviously going to vary week to week especially with weekend plans. But it's good to have a tentative plan. Once triathlon season gets closer late winter, I'll start following some sort of tri plan. I want to do one more tris next spring/early summer and then re-evaluate. Then maybe train for a longer running race or just simply do what I've doing all summer--exercise for the benefit of it instead of training for something.
I have been consistent with Power once or twice a week. I went last week on Friday at 5 PM. I went this week on Monday at 5 PM and plan on going tomorrow at 9:30 AM. I have not gone to early morning Power since I went with Tracy in early July. It is very hard to get up for it when I was having hockey Wednesday nights. My goal once school starts is to go to it since I start work at 7:15 AM on Thursdays. The problem is I will now have youth group on Wednesday nights and sometimes won't be home until 9. I think I can still make it work.
I have biked twice a week consistently--one of those times being Ride and the other outside cycling. Last Friday I biked from Lockhaven to Keizer all the way to Willamette Mission State Park and back--a total of 25 miles. It was a great ride. I really wish I could bike with my tri friends but it has not worked out schedule wise. They are all single or married without kids and be gone for several hours on a Saturday late morning whereas I have to work around four other schedules. I don't mind biking alone because I enjoy the solitude of it. But I do worry about being stranded with a flat tire or crashing. I try to bike in places that have biker traffic. I'm sure eventually I will be able to do a ride with them, but it doesn't look like it will be anytime soon. I also enjoy biking at Minto Brown in the mornings and I have done that a couple times this summer.
So my tentative schedule for the fall starting next week would be: Monday = Run with friends Tuesday = Swim with friends Wednesday = Ride Thursday = Power Friday = Rest Saturday = Outside bike and/or Power Sunday = Run by myself
It is obviously going to vary week to week especially with weekend plans. But it's good to have a tentative plan. Once triathlon season gets closer late winter, I'll start following some sort of tri plan. I want to do one more tris next spring/early summer and then re-evaluate. Then maybe train for a longer running race or just simply do what I've doing all summer--exercise for the benefit of it instead of training for something.
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