Dancing Bison

They didn't beat Kansas, but I think they kept up with the Jayhawks pretty well....

way to go Bison...

Long Weekend in the Twin Cities

This past weekend with the family was great. Friday night we had a bit of nasty weather to drive through but arrived safe and sound. What's new, considering I was in the car. After spending a good chunk of Saturday shopping, we relaxed at a local Wine and Bistro in Chanhassen and enjoyed wonderful music by Alison Scott. I tried finding a really good clip on youtube, but this is the best I could find. It gives you a good idea of what kind of music she performs:

Sunday we did a bit more shopping and then headed downtown for the Timberwolves/Lakers game. The Lakers currently have 46W and 10L, while the Timberwolves have 18W and 37L. It was a close game the entire night and the Timberwolves gave the Lakers a run for their money. However the Lakers pulled through with a win, 111-108. Here's a few pics from the game.

Tomorrow I am back to work AND I have my PT appointment. I will post more about that and my thoughts on my new Yoga Strong knees video tomorrow!

Got My Mojo Workin'

I want to wish a big happy 1 year anniversary to my sister and brother-in-law (or bro-in-law as one would like to say). I can't believe it was only a year ago that we were prepping for the great outdoor wedding; Dad mowing the lawn and doing extreme outside cleaning and Mom pulling weeds...everyday. I hope you two had a wonderful 1st anniversary!

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After teaching the little munchkins today, I hit the gym for a great back to back workout. I really wanted to focus my energy on a good run today, as it seems like my mileage has been lacking in the past couple weeks.... even though I have been working out everyday. After my run I took advantage of dipping in the nice cool pool and was thrilled to see that I had the lane to myself. If I wouldn't have been so hungry already, I probably would have gone further! In the words of Muddy Waters ... I Got My Mojo Workin' .... see sidebar.

Looks like the Celtics/Lakers will be facing off in Boston for game 6 this week. I am pretty sure the Celtics will be able to pull it off, but royally disappointed that I will miss the game altogether... unless it rains. We have softball at 9. damn.

Happy Monday, y'all!

ORN: 3.21 miles, 36:15, 11:17min/mile
OSN: 1000M, 21:00, 2:06min/100M

The past few days....

Wednesday I went in for a haircut. Mind you, my hair was getting very long (middle of back), and with it being so heaving and thick, I had to get it chopped. I wanted it just long enough to still get in a low ponytail for when it's hot, working out, and when I am just too plain lazy to do it. And that is exactly what she did...and then some. Damn, it turned out shorter than I was envisioning. However, I figure it will be back to my shoulders by the time school starts back up.

Thursday night I didn't get to the cycle group ride. I actually did my bike workout earlier in the day as the forcast predicted rain. Sure enough, it ended up raining (briefly) while we would have been out on our bikes. Instead I opted to watch the Celtics and their unbelievable comeback (in hi-def) with a couple friends. That was an amazing game. Period.

Friday night a few of us went bowling and I was quite surprised to see how well I did considering there was no alchohol involved! I bowled 117 in the first game and 109 in the second. Anything above 100 is good for me!

Last night we had a nice little tornado warning here. I am extremely fascinated by weather, but as soon as it is too close for comfort, I am scared shitless. The sirens were going off like crazy and the black clouds outside my patio were rotating. Supposedly a funnel was located about 7 miles southwest of my apartment. I grabbed my purse, keys and shoes and joined a handful of other neighbors in the basement. Luckily nothing came of the storm and in less than a half hour the sun was shining. Ahhh.

The streaking lives on! I am actually enjoying this, because to be honest, I have been a bit bored with all the extra free time. I am not as productive as one would like to be with all my free time. Here's what the streak looks like 15 days into it....

Total days: 15 (12:19:45)
# of Swims: 5 (2:54:00)
# of Rides: 6 (3:52:00)
# of Runs: 6 (2:45:45)
# of ST: 3 (1:02:00)
# of Walks: 1 (32:00)
# of Turbo Sculpt Sessions: 1 (40:00)


It's another gloomy/rainy/cool day and I look forward to relaxing a bit; reading, watching the Twins, reading, and watching the 5th game of the NBA Finals. Do the Lakers even have a smidgen of a chance? Because I love a good playoff game, it would be fun to see the Laker's win tonight in Boston territory... plus it would probably make my Dad a happy camper! .... come on... it's Father's day people! Happy Father's Day, Dad! I hope you have a great day! Same goes for all the other father's out there as well.

Don't worry, once the finals are over, this blog will have a new look with new colors! :)

Thursday: Bike 15.63 miles, 46:00, 20.38mph
Friday: Turbo Sculpt, 40 minutes;
Swim 1200M, 26:00, 2:10min/100M
Saturday: Run 3.2 miles, 40:22, 12:36 min/mile
Sunday: Bike 15.24 miles, 42:00, 21.77mph;
Lift arms/core

weather permitting ...

I don't know about you, but I like to change things up a bit when I head to the gym, especially if I am confined to the gym. (I am sure this is part of the reason why I enjoy tri training so much.)

Today was no different. I didn't want to run too much as we are supposedto have softball later tonight (weather permitting). I didn't want to just bike and I didn't want to swim two days in a row. So I tried something different ... ran 1 mile, biked approximately 30 minutes, ran another 1 mile. To top it off, I did some strength training (ST) on the upper body and core region. I was dying at the end of my second run. It was already after 1pm and I was so hungry. I hadn't eaten since breakfast at 7. oops.

It's supposed to rain for the next four days starting later tonight. This drives me crazy because I was hoping to join the cycle group thursday evening. But, a part of me hopes the rain comes earlier tonight, so softball is cancelled .... which means I would be able to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals on a friend's new HD TV! Go Celtics!

Today's Workout: Streak Day 10
ORN: 1 mile, 11:07
OCN: 9.79 miles, 27:00, 21.75mph
ORN: 1 mile, 11:40
ST: 22 minutes (upper body and core)

Just another day of summer break....

I had to rub that in.

I am done now.

I think.

In all actuality, it didn't feel like summer break at all today. It was gloomy all day .... I had 6 hours of training (prep work) for summer school today.... I worked out ... and I cleaned my apartment from top to bottom. I didn't sit down on my couch until almost 8pm!

In the midst of prepping for my group of 1st graders, soon to be 2nd graders, for summer school, a handful of teachers wanted to do lunch. Me and my quiet mouth went along and my food from Taco Johns did not agree. I didn't really want it, but I didn't want to make the decision of where we wanted to eat all that much harder. It's been months since I have eaten there and I wanted to puke. I thought of POM's Cold Hard Tips and how your body will let you know when you eat the wrong food ... it almost felt like she knocked me on the forehead like those V8 commercials. Next time I will learn to speak up for myself.

The rest of the afternoon I felt miserable and worried about my workout. I was going to run, but had to switch to the bike. My stomach just couldn't handle the thrillmill. Tomorrow I guess.

The apartment was cleaned from top to bottom. Vacuumed, mopped, clean tub, clean toilet, clean kitchen, bedroom, closets, and living room. Aah. feels so good. I even tackled the vacuum cleaner and pulled out all the hair that was wrapped around the rotating wheel. I took a pic, but decided not to share. It was gross. I know for a fact it wasn't just mine... ehem...

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On a completely different note.... I am wondering if anyone is interesting in picking up a book... for the blogland book club? it's been a couple months and I wouldn't mind getting back into it? Any others?
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Anyone else excited for the NBA Finals to start? Or am I the only one?

I do like my Celtics, but a part of me likes the Lakers. Shh. Don't tell my Dad! It's just that Kobe bugs me. Probably because he is so good he is cocky. But, have you all seen this before? Check it out. Ridiculous but impressive.



OCN: 14:41 miles, 40:00, 21.61 mph
indoors

Super Saturday AND Sunday

The last 24 hours have consisted of a lot of basketball watching and some Sioux hockey. And it's only just...the...beginning. However, I did manage to get in a couple good workouts, one being a BRICK and the other an indoor 5K, so all is good.
I want to give a shout out to my Tar Heels with their win today giving them the 2008 ACC Championship Title! "Psycho T" and the rest of the gang pulled through and beat the Clemson Tigers. It was too close and there were too many unnecessary fouls in the last minute of the game, but that is all history now! Now I am going to kick back, do some reading, and cheer on Kansas, as I despise the Longhorns. With it being Selection Sunday, it will only be a few more hours before the brackets will be up and ready for me to fill out!

Tonight my Sioux take on Michigan Tech for the third game of the playoffs. They were "supposed" to win last night with a score of 2-1 and 5 seconds left in the game, but Michigan tied it up and scored shortly again after overtime began. It's a must that they win tonight!_________________________________________________________________________________
On a training note (half marathon), I am in the process of trying to figure out how and when I am going to execute my longest and most important workout on the schedule .... my 9.5 mile run. I know that once I figure that out, everything else should fall into place around it.

I will be heading home for Easter this weekend, to Bismarck. And if you know anything about the weather difference between Fargo and Bismarck, Bismarck is usually 10-20 degrees warmer. My memories of Easter in the past have consisted of great food, family fun, and the ability to shove the loud little tykes outside because the temps have been so nice. But, this year, Easter is extremely early and the temps here in NoDak continue to hover in the 30's ... even in Bismarck.

I have no desire what-so-ever to do my long run out in temps like that. I would consider doing 3 miles, just for the fresh air, but not 9.5. Sorry. So, I have two options. I can either wait it out, hope for temps to reach near 50 (which is highly unlikely), or do my run prior to leaving town on Friday morning or when I get back Monday afternoon/evening. As of right now, I am going to plan to do the run on a thrillmill here at my gym early Friday morning and then hopping in the car to get home in time for my hair cut and color appointment that afternoon.... I really don't look forward to sitting for almost 3 hours in a car after a run like that, but you gotta do what you gotta do!

It has been a week and a half since I have last been in the pool and I look forward to getting back in there tomorrow morning. Yes, a morning workout! I can't wait!

Yesterday's workout:
BRICK
OCN: 12.1 miles
33:00 minutes
2:44 min/mile
ORN: 2.3 miles
27:00 minutes
11:44 min/mile
STRENGTH : 20 minutes - legs

Today's ORN: 5K
3.1 miles
35:22 minutes
11:24 min/mile
STRENGTH: 20 minutes - arms