I was up until 2 last night straightening the family room area and getting in a 45-minute workout. It wasn't pretty, but I did it. I ended up doing 20 minutes on the treadmill and 25 minutes of weights and calisthenics.
Today was a productive day. Lillian and I got up about 7 for cuddling and playing (I'm on vacation this week). I got in a work call at 8. Then Lillian and I headed to Ann Arbor for my light treatment. Dad met us to watch Lillian while I was in "the chamber." Afterward, we got coffee, then Lillian and I ran some errands: a trip to Whole Foods for nutritional yeast, a trip to Goodwill with the goods I separated from the family room and I finally, FINALLY got to the post office with a package that I've been meaning to mail to my friend Tanya for quite a while.
Lunch with mom, down to Monroe to retrieve Alayna , then home to more playing, dinner and a particularly prolonged bedtime routine. Lillian finally went to sleep about 11. After a few minutes of straightening and a few minutes of thinking about going to bed, I got in gear and got on the treadmill. Popping in a good year of IM always helps boost endurance on the treadmill. I got in a nice 50 minute run. Mission accomplished. Two days down.
So, I'm thinking about Ironman Louisville (unless it's sold out since last I checked) or the Beach2Battleship race, but I can't afford to sign up until Christmas is paid off. Any opinions on which one I should do? I like Beach2Battleship because I have friends in the Carolinas and it costs less, but I like IM Louisville because, for some reason, I really want to hear the announcer say: "Katie, You Are An ..." :) I can't help it. I just want to hear it. I want someone to notice when it happens.
So that's that. It's tomorrow already. Christmas Eve with my two wonderful girls. I imagine it will be the best Christmas yet. I've got a lot to do tomorrow so I better get some sleep so I can help out the Big Elf in about 22-23 hours.
Tomorrow, in addition to a nice bike ride on the trainer, I'm planning to make a couple Vegan recipes for the family Christmas dinner, I'm hoping that Ellen DeGeneres' private chef was on the up-and-up when he promised a tasty "Chick'n Pot Pie" because I'm using the recipe. I need it to be spectacular so my older family members starts considering some alternative, healthier-for-the-planet dishes. Wish me luck! Merry Christmas everybody!
Katie
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Second verse, same as the first
OK. I'm back.
I started training for an Iron-distance race in early 2008 shortly after an abdominal surgery. I started losing weight, signed up for a race and promptly became pregnant with a darling sweet baby girl who is nearly 11 months old. Combined with big sister, a new job and a household move, I lost fitness. I ran a couple shorter races very slowly this year. But they were ill-prepared efforts.
Now, my achy joints have been diagnosed as arthritis, so, time is of the essence. I want to make sure I get in at least one successful Ironman finish (and maybe more) in this lifetime. Now's the time. That darn Mohican Pineman in 2001 doesn't count.
So here are the goals:
Get to a strong, healthy weight. My current 177, is not it. I'm guessing somewhere between 150-160 is probably reasonable.
Eat a healthy, vegetarian diet
Build up my fitness in a smart way to be able to finish an Ironman distance race in 2010, which by the way will be my 12th year of triathlon (10 if you subtract the pregnant years).
So, there it is. My gauntlet. It's out there for whoever is listening.
I'm looking for support, encouragement and help carving out a little training time. (And if you know of anyone looking to sponsor a budding Ironmom, that help is welcome as well. :) )So, friends, feel free to join me and please help me keep to the program.
Tonight, hubby's out of town. Big girl is at a sleep over and baby is asleep, so I'm finishing up a straightening project in the basement and then getting on the treadmill. I haven't done much since my September half-marathon, but I've been running 2 or 3 miles here and there the past few weeks, so I'm thinking 45 minutes is doable. I'll let you know how it goes.
Restarting my journey to being Ironmom,
Katie
I started training for an Iron-distance race in early 2008 shortly after an abdominal surgery. I started losing weight, signed up for a race and promptly became pregnant with a darling sweet baby girl who is nearly 11 months old. Combined with big sister, a new job and a household move, I lost fitness. I ran a couple shorter races very slowly this year. But they were ill-prepared efforts.
Now, my achy joints have been diagnosed as arthritis, so, time is of the essence. I want to make sure I get in at least one successful Ironman finish (and maybe more) in this lifetime. Now's the time. That darn Mohican Pineman in 2001 doesn't count.
So here are the goals:
Get to a strong, healthy weight. My current 177, is not it. I'm guessing somewhere between 150-160 is probably reasonable.
Eat a healthy, vegetarian diet
Build up my fitness in a smart way to be able to finish an Ironman distance race in 2010, which by the way will be my 12th year of triathlon (10 if you subtract the pregnant years).
So, there it is. My gauntlet. It's out there for whoever is listening.
I'm looking for support, encouragement and help carving out a little training time. (And if you know of anyone looking to sponsor a budding Ironmom, that help is welcome as well. :) )So, friends, feel free to join me and please help me keep to the program.
Tonight, hubby's out of town. Big girl is at a sleep over and baby is asleep, so I'm finishing up a straightening project in the basement and then getting on the treadmill. I haven't done much since my September half-marathon, but I've been running 2 or 3 miles here and there the past few weeks, so I'm thinking 45 minutes is doable. I'll let you know how it goes.
Restarting my journey to being Ironmom,
Katie
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