Wednesday April 7th

I was able to swim 1000 m today. Thanks to Jesse for going with me...keeps me honest! Felt good to be in the water today and I felt like I could go 500 more meters. Today's goal was to work on both distance and technique. Swimming really is a lot about technique.
What I worked on...
- fully reaching out with my arms and twisting my body with every stroke...this becomes a challenge as the workout progresses
- making the proper s curve in the water
- breathing every three strokes...not sure if I'm ready, but I'd like to try every five one of these days

In other news, I just signed up for the Disneyland Half Marathon in September. Should be fun!

Off to bed to get in an early workout. Wasn't able to go on Tuesday morning since I didn't get enough sleep the night before. I can parent if I'm a little bit tired, but exhausted Mommy is a bear. Kids come first.

Thanks again to my wonderful hub for putting both kids to bed so that I could make it to the gym : )

Friday April 2nd

Swam 850 m nonstop in 19 min and 11 sec yesterday. Working my way to 1500 m. The tri in May has a 1000 m swim, so my goal is to swim 1000 m one month before. The tri in June has 1500 m, so I'll work my way up to that distance by May. That's the plan at least.

I ran with C in the jogger today. Short, but good (1.5 mi). Mommy is still my no 1 job, so I'm doing my best to balance it all.

Motivation still a struggle sometimes, but I've got to keep on keeping on. I'll get there!

Lesson of the week: I feel very good after a workout. I do NOT feel good after eating junk food. A little is good, but its hard to stop sometimes!

Bike ride tomorrow : )

Monday April 5th

My darling husband came home for lunch so that I could get a quick swim. Quick is the best word here, since I only had time for a warm up and two 200 m swims. Short, I know. Pathetically short. The good news is that my form is picking up. I was able to swim my first 200 in 4.28 and my second in 3.58. The trick will be to swim 1500 m in 30 minutes and still have energy for 24 miles on the bike and a 6 mile run. Sure is motivation to keep working out!

I popped on the trainer for a 25 minute spin after the kids were in bed. Biking sure burns some calories and I certainly need to improve...a lot. I think I need to pop on the trainer a little more often. T suggested that I sprint a minute, rest a minute, for 10 minutes. It was more like sprint a minute, rest for two...time flies when you want your heart rate to slow down and crawls as your heart is about to beat out of your chest.

Managed a tiny bit of yoga, but we're about to watch Chuck. Its the ONE show that we watch together. Its all about balance.

Off to the gym for an early morning workout before T heads to work : )

Pasadena Triathlon

My friend Jules and I completed the 2010 Pasadena Rose Bowl Reverse Triathlon a few weeks ago. We spent a night (sans children) in Pasadena and we both enjoyed taking care of only ourselves : )

Just bought a wetsuit for my next triathlon, an open water (lake) tri in San Dimas. Should be fun!

500 m swim - 24 k bike - 5 k run

Motivation

I run to be faster, stronger

I run to be strong, fit, sexy

I swim because I love the feel of floating on top of the water

I swim to be faster than the woman next to me

I ride because I love speed

Not as glorious as riding a horse, but it burns more calories

I do all of these things to be strong for my son, my daughter, my husband, everyone that loves me

I do it all for my body, for my mind

Just Do It