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)
Today was the first day of summer school. I was so flippin' nervous as I didn't feel as prepared as I would have like to have been. You see, when it comes to teaching, I have to be organized and ready with plan A, B, and possibly C. Today, I barely had plan A figured out.
I am used to working with 4th and 5th graders and this summer.. I will be working with 7 year olds ... going into 2nd grade. I didn't know a single student, as none of them were from my school. But, as each an everyone one of them walked into my room, I felt ready and at ease. Plan A went completely out the window. It wasn't worth losing sleep over! The kids were ready to learn. All of them are so different, all 8 of them. They all have their different strengths and weaknesses, so it will be a challenge to group them for reading groups, but I look forward to growing with them over the 6 weeks of summer school.
After the kids got on the bus and I left the school around 11:40, I headed to the gym. It was my intent to run 30 minutes, strength train the legs/core, and then swim a short distance. The gym was packed. All those lunch time workouts. So, I was only able to grab a treadmill for 15 minutes, and made the most of it with some speed. I had to call it quits after a mile because the guy next to me reaked. Honestly. Then I lifted and did some core workout and hit up the pool. I was very slow/tired/sore in the pool. Overall, the workout went good, but I was completely exhausted this afternoon and ended up taking a 2 hour nap! Geez!! What's up with that?!
Check out this video ... it's pretty cute!
ORN: 1 mile, 10:30 Strength Training (ST): legs & core, 20:00 OSN: 650M, 20:00, 3:04min/100M
I spent this past weekend in the cities. Friday night my sister had a bunch of our relatives who were in town over. We were able to meet my cousin's baby girl for the first time and she is oh so adorable and teeny. Saturday afternoon was spent in down town Mpls taking in a bit of the Famous Dave's BBQ and Blues Festival. It was free (the music), fun, and a great day to get in a bit of sun! If you like Blues, here's a few of my favorite groups from the day to check out .... Willie West, Big Jay McNeely, and The Brass Kings.
Saturday night was spent at my cousin's high school graduation open house. It was fun to see everyone.
After returning home from a fun-filled weekend in the cities today, I was exhausted and had no desire to do anything. Nada.
But, I had to.
I went out for a nice walk through the neighborhood and enjoyed the stroll by checking out some of the neighborhood houses for sale.
The streak lives on and here's what it looks like so far.....
Total days: 8 (6:36:06) # of Swims: 2 (1:15:00) # of Rides: 3 (2:57:00) # of Runs: 3 (1:32:06) # of ST: 1 (20:00) # of Walks: 1 (32:00)
Despite all the crap I ate this past week (don't make me list it), I ate a lot of good stuff too and was able to lose a couple lb's. Goal for this week is to not add the weight on and try to drop a bit more!
Now, it's time to take in game 2. GO CELTICS!
Yesterday's ORN: 2.5 miles (run/walk), 32:00 Today's Walk: 2.1 miles
BLOGLAND BOOK CLUB: It sounds like there are a few of you still interested in the Blogland Book Club. Super! For those of you who are new to this and would like to be a contributor, drop me your email address and I will add you. Makitawrote a post with some ideas as to how we can organize our book club better. Is everyone up for starting the next book and discussing it by July 31st?
STREAKING: Still going strong. 6 days in. Tomorrow might just be a long walk. I will be in the cities with family for a cousin's graduation but am really counting on getting something done in the morning. Yesterday I was able to sneak in a run before meeting up with some family in town. The run was brutal. It was too damn humid and hot in the gym, but was too wet/windy outside. This morning I got my ars out of bed and hit the pool for a nice long swim. It was definitely more successful than Monday's. I felt like I was in my groove.
NBA FINALS: Game one .... Celtics win.... Lakers lose. What more can a girl say? I am so very happy!
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...
________________________________________________________________________ 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? ________________________________________________________________________
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.
Note to self ... meeting friends for coffee at 3 in the afternoon is just not acceptable. I struggled falling asleep last night, was awake at 2:20 to go to the bathroom and couldn't fall back to sleep.
Went to the bank. I was there a few weeks ago to change some stuff with my account and ended up talking briefly with a morgage counselor. She gave me some paperwork for a credit check, but I didn't get it in until today. It's been busy peeps. She called me this afternoon. It appears I have great credit, and the crazy bank is willing to give me a loan for my first home! So, I guess I will be working on that in the near future... I guess I do have the time.
Spent another hour or so at the school. I basically just shoved things into filing cabinets and cubboards. The janitors will be cleaning my room this week and I won't be back in until next week. I have so much crap to go through ... blech.
Day 3 of streaking ... and very successful. A part of me had a feeling that tonight's softball game wasn't going to happen, as it rained ... all .... day .... long ... so, instead, we will be meeting up for wings (I will be there to socialize as I plan to eat prior to heading out) and then heading over to the local bar that is sponsoring our team for a drink. One drink. I have work training in the morning.
After my swim this morning, which I might add was very nice to get back into the pool after a break that was too long, I spent a good amount of the day back at school. I couldn't have picked a better day to do so as it rained most of the afternoon.
With another special education teacher retiring this year, I was given the option to take her room or continue sharing with another special education teacher. I was all over having my own room. Little did I know, the teacher who left, took what she wanted and left everything else behind! I have so much work cut out for myself this summer. It's going to take a while to go through her stuff and organize my things as well. I am anal when it comes to organization and I will not start the school year with a cluttery mess in my room!
Tomorrow I will spend a few hours there as well. Should be fun times... fun times fo sho!
On a side note, I forgot to mention that on my ride yesterday with the Scheel's Cycle group... I biffed it. Yep. I went down. First time for everything right? We were coming through an intersection, taking a left, and a few of the guys ahead of me decided to ride up onto the grass to wait for those that were really far behind me. So, I di the same, although the grass was really soft and I almost lost my balance and trying to save myself I took too long to decide what foot to take out of my peddle, taking my left foot and starting to fall to the right. Boom. I went down. In the grass. I was hoping that my first fall would involve some good blood and eventually a couple nice scabs to share with you all, but all I had was a couple marks on my calves from the tires. Damn.
I can't believe May has already come and gone. My numbers for this past month aren't superb, but they work for me. All I know is June is going to look hot!
MAY OVERALL:
OSN: 3200M................. goal was 8,000M..... ouch. ORN: 34.22 miles......... goal was 60 miles.... eeks. OCN:82.77 miles........... goal was 80 miles.... check!
My numbers for the pool were extremely shorthanded. My running miles were decent, not too hot considering I did a half marry. The bike was good... mostly done outdoors!
GOALS FOR JUNE: I am joining Lisa and doing a bit of streaking myself. I have the time, and really, there should be no excuses. My minimum workouts will consist of at least 30 minutes of either walking or running. I will be incorporating more strength training too. Along with joining my friend Lisa, I am also going to join Viv's weightloss challenge. June is going to be awesome!
Some of you have asked what I am going to do with my summer months off... because we all know I am a teacher and have 3 months off, right?! NOT. I am going to be teaching 6 weeks of summer school in the mornings. I will also be participating in a training in August for a new internet based IEP format that I will have to come back and train others on when school resumes. But, I won't deny the fact that I will have a LOT more time for getting in some good workouts and training for my next tri.
Happy June, y'all!
OCN: 21.1 miles, 1:42:00, 12.41 mph 62 - 75 degrees, sunny, and winds WSW at 12mph
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!
