Dusty
1997-2012
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And some of this has come out of my own mouth…
Shit runners say. Embarrassingly, I’ve said a number of them.
The best part
Every night follows a similar pattern. Come home from work, pull together a meal, clean up, work more or go to an extra-curricular. Rinse, repeat. The best part of every night is the few minutes we cuddle up together on the couch. Even better is when Allie-cat, Albert, joins us.
The worst part? Not getting a damn run done because it's way more warm and cuddly to stay on the couch.
To be entirely honest, physiotherapist LC, said no run tonight until the calf settles. But… I could have spun too…
An aggressive cuddle post ride
This is Albert. She (yes she) is an aggressive cuddler, especially after I've been spinning for 48mins and not lying on the couch with her.
I watched episode three of season two of the British show Misfits, my favourite episode so far. Lesballs: you need to find it and watch it over there. It's so! good! As a reward for spinning, I've decided I get to watch an episode per spin which guarantees me at least 45mins on the bike.
And the aggressive cuddle is a pretty nice treat after watching Misfits and spinning on Ginger.
14 Sat – 9km run with @FitBoundy and HS
15 Sun – 9.8km run with @runnergrl
16 Mon – 48min spin (about equivalent to an 4.8k run)
17 Tues – scheduled: volleyball, soccer.
NYE 2011: a quiet one
You know that saying about March? In like a lamb, out like a lion? My feeling is that years happen in much the same way.
2011 we rang in with a bang, a wild night of shenanigans and then in early February an engagement. Nothing like a whirlwind to fling us through to a wedding in August. The first eight months were crazy but I wouldn't have traded them for anything. I married my best friend and we went through it all together with a sense of humour and the support of a great group of family and friends. The back half of 2011 settled down. There was a renewed focus on our relationship as we dealt with some scary health issues. A crisis weathered but it has been reinforcing just how important we are to each other and how lucky we BOTH are to have what we have. So, 2011 went out quietly, a night in on the couch, watching movies, doing nothing together and it was awesome. Wine glasses of champagne at midnight because we have no idea where any flutes are but that moment just added to the charm of the night.
Today has been lazy, spent on the couch snoozing. Chinese food for dinner and likely some more champagne. Very quiet and very lamb-like. I did get a 17.14km run in with @runnrgrl and then had to have a long nap this afternoon. 2012, you are sneaky. Nice and quiet but I have a feeling you've got a lot in store for us.
New Years Resolutions
1. Love my husband.
2. Be more consistent in all facets in my life.
3. Qualify for Boston.
I've got #1 in the bag.
MIA
Sorry guys, I've been MIA lately. Its been a combination of crazy work demands, life hurdles and a lack of motivation to write about any of it. Last week was a breaking point… Plenty of tears but also incredible friends that had insightful, objective and heartfelt encouragement to help me. I sometimes forget that the only thing I really have any control over is myself. They were there with gentle reminders and hugs to pick me back up. Thank you friends.
My workouts have taken a hit over the last couple of weeks… No consistency. I had a great chat with KB on Saturday night that really helped remind me that doing consistent workouts will help me take on our monumental Boston Qualification goal. Thanks KB, sorry I was grumpy, but you did really help re-motivate me!
So, now that I'm back in the saddle so to speak, I got an 8M/13km run done on Sunday in the gorgeous sunshiny morning. Last night I did 60 minutes on Ginger. The saddle situation there is still an issue… Seriously ladies- what saddle is on your bike? Mine is killing me.
Tonight I've got soccer on my to do list. Might tack on a run to and from as it would only be an extra 20mins and it has gotten pretty mild here.
So there you go kids, I'm back and plugging away at my goals. I'm also still up to my crazy antics (see photos) so don't you worry!
Where are you at with your goals?
My ass. It’s broken.
Thanks for nothing squats and lunges. I've got a pulled hammie and a sore knee, care of my broken assed hobble during my run last night. Oh, and, while the yelps have passed, it still hurts to climb stairs. I would've easily been caught if chased last night.
Completed 6.67km in 40-something mins.
To comfort myself tonight, I baked cookies but ate so much batter I have a tummy ache.
I'll be in the corner, pouting… With a sore bum.
Workout in but no run
I'm in Toronto this week for a conference.
Gotta get the workouts in right? Right. Crucially I made the poor decision not to pack outdoor running gear. Why would I do such a silly thing? Well, my hotel has a gym. Perfect! Alarm goes at 6:30 this morning and off I go to the Fitness Centre!
Fitness Centre: It's an rinky dinky after thought, tucked way at the back of the building, next to service elevators and un-hotel-carpeted space. Hotel carpets are a psychedelic trip. Every single one of them. Where do they find these things?! Anyway, I made the safari trek through the labyrinth of halls to the “Fitness Centre”. I opened the door and there is a small room, no windows, dim lights and five cardio machines. And a line up.
It feels like minus five degrees Celsius outside. Remember that crucially poor decision to not pack outdoor running gear? Sh*t.
Alright, I'm a smart girl. I've got the power of the internet in a little plastic box in my hand. Surely I can still figure out how to break a sweat today. Check, check and check! 100 jumping jacks, 75 squats, 50 walking lunges, 50 mountain climbers, 10 pushups, a weak sauce 30 second plank and 20minutes later, I'm sweaty and jelly-legged. Add in my 10minute walk this morning and again home tonight, that's 40minutes of exercise. Hopefully there won't be a line-up at the Fitness Centre(!) tonight.
Yesterday, I didn't get a workout in but I did mess up Google and went on a wild goose chase, correction – lengthy walk – to go for din din and bevvies with @bigbrnz @Wardy_ and @keilhammer. I definitely ploughed through 2 pints, 1/3rd of a bottle of wine, and STEAK. Sooooo good. Even better company. It was also a very motivational evening, with a “I'm gonna workout tomorrow, you'd better get your ass out of bed and workout too” flavour to it. So I did. Despite roadblocks.
7 mile long run: DONE
Yeah. That's right. Ran 7.2 miles (11.6km) in the dark and only got frightened by one bunny.
I'm awesome.
Night night!
Rosy Cheeks!
Just nicely in from a 35min shake down ride with Ginger. Learned a few things:
1. The saddle is still iffy. I'm very sorry lady parts.
2. 5 degrees Celsius means put warmer socks on or booties.
3. I have the neck and shoulder strength of my 93 year old great grandmother. Maybe not even that much. Plank meet Hoodie. Hoodie meet Plank.
4. Aerobars are the most scariest things ever and the most exhilarating.
5. I'm not too comfortable in the aero position at 46km/h.
I also did a 30min tempo run. I hit and held BQ pace for 12mins and then mentally wet the bed. Was supposed to make it to 15mins. Ah well. Next week I'll get there.
What is your weekend workout plan?
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