Sweet!

I've managed to get in somewhere between 80-90 miles on the bike this week! Lets see...30 Thursday, 40-50 Saturday, and not sure what we did today...maybe 10-15? Anyways that would be a high for me! :) Feels pretty damn good! And my long ride was my strongest yet! Am finally getting the hang of drafting. I really need to get a speedometer. But one thing at a time. Seems like there is always more gear that I want or need. Had a headlight and blinking rear light put on. Not exactly in the "kewl" new gear category, but at least now I'm less likely to get hit by a car. Hopefully after next week I can run again. Ankle still feels iffy, but am hoping another week will do it. Maybe I'll try taping it....see how that feels. Also managed to get in some good strength training sessions, short but they def did the trick. I've put on about 2lbs. Although not sure if that has to do with my poor diet as of late or more muscle. Hopefully its the latter. :) I think some yoga is in order this evening. Def need to stretch out a bit. And now to shower and eat!

Killer Quads!

Legs feel like jello right now! Short but sweet workout!

Leg Extensions 12 reps x 3 (50lbs I think)
Smith Machine Squat (3x8 50 lbs)
Leg Press (3 x 10 90 lbs)
Sissy Squats (3x8 15lb dumbbell in hand)

Tomorrow I need to hit the rest of my legs, back, and abs! Am going to lay off running for another two weeks. Stinks, but hopefully then I can start upping the mileage for a February half marathon! :) In the meantime I shall start looking over half marathon training plans and find one that works for my time frame. Man did it get chilly today. Going to have to get out and buy some more winter gear now. Took the kiddo out to get pumpkins yesterday and then today we went apple picking! I'm really enjoying this season! I think I might have to break out the Joy of Cooking and make a pie or something...hehe

Its been a while....

Kinda forgot about this thing. Lets just say there have been a lot of workouts in the past two weeks and I probably don't need to do a recap of them all. Biked between 50-60 miles last week, which is a record for me I think. This week so far only about 40ish. May try and get another ride in over the weekend though, SIL will be down visiting. Haven't been able to run and only got one strength training session in so far. Am going to hop on the treadmill tomorrow and see how my ankle feels. I want to train for this half marathon in February. Apparently it only cost 2 bucks and is very hilly. So lets hope my ankle and shins quit giving me issues so I can start upping the mileage again. And maybe head back outdoors. There is a track across the street that I could run on with the kiddo in the jogger. :) Would be good for speed/drill work. My back is freaking killing me tonight. I had an awesome ride this morning! Legs felt really good. Finally figured out that the trick to an awesome long ride is to do a shorter slow ride the day before to get my legs stretched out. Tried doing yoga stretches to straighten my back out...plow and downward facing dog usually do the trick but it was only a temporary fix. Might have to go in search of some Tylenol so I can get a decent night sleep tonight. Somehow I don't feel tired, which is odd given I only slept maybe 3 hours last night. Anywho really should get to bed. This week has really flown by. Am looking forward to the weekend, since SIL will be here and I won't be under house arrest. :)

Stroll in the Park Sunday

Loaded up the car this morning with bikes, kiddo, and coffee and headed out to do the charity ride. I ended up towing the kid which was fine by me as 7.5 miles is a walk in the park. And towing the kid didn't make it that much more difficult. Granted the course was pretty flat, would have been fun to do some more hills. The hardest part was actually getting him in the buggy thingy, because he did not want to be strapped into it. Once we got going he was alright though. The road was wet and slick and the rain really started to come down towards the end, so I was glad it was only 7.5 miles as I don't think he would have last much longer. Was actually my first ride clipped in unless you count the circles I did in the parking lot yesterday. I figure if I can do it while pulling the kid mobile I'm fine right? Its just a matter of remembering to clip out so I don't topple over. Once the ride was over we hung out at the children's museum and let the kiddo play while we warmed up with donuts and coffee. Then it was back home for lunch and nap time. Then I hit the gym for an hour and a half of calves, hamstrings, lower back, butt, and abs.

Total Dork

:) I feel super cool with my new shoes and clip-less pedals, of course my neighbors are probably all looking at me like I'm nuts. But to hell with what their fat asses think right?! Headed into the bike store as soon as they opened this morning! Hopped on the trainer and practiced clipping in and out. I didn't notice it before, but my shoes have flames on the back of them...hehe :) See I told you I was cool! Anyways, yeah so don't think I'll be doing that 3.5 mile trail run tomorrow, my foot hurts just to walk. Am going to do a charity 30 something mile bike ride instead. Unless I can convince hubby to come along with the kid in tow then I'll do the 7 mile instead. Also finally got my hands on the libraries copy of Every Second Counts. Lance Armstrong rocks! I love reading his play by play accounts of the Tour.

Clippin-In

It's official...I'm finally doing it...hehe After a great ride today I went and ordered a pair of tri cycling shoes. Can someone please tell me why a large majority of the women's cycling shoes are white? Why would I want white shoes? Black is infinitely cooler. So yep here are my new shoes!



They kind of match my bike...hehe! So in the mean time my bike is at the shop having the pedals switched out and a new brake pad put on. Because my dumb blond ass destroyed it riding on a wheel that was not entirely tight. Scary...knowing I rode 30 miles on a wheel that should have come off. Oh yeah and awesome ride today! Either my legs were really tired though or Kim was flying.

Un Training Blog

I have this song stuck in my head...I love Pink!

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na

I guess i just lost my husband
I don't know where he went
So i'm gonna drink my money
I'm not gonna pay his rent (Nope)
I got a brand new attitude
And i'm gonna wear it tonight
I wanna get in trouble
I wanna start a fight

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
I wanna start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
I wanna start a fight

So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rockstar
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

Uh, check my flow, uh

The waiter just took my table
And gave to Jessica Simp- Shit!
I guess i'll go sit with drum boy
At least he'll know how to hit
What if this song's on the radio
Then somebody's gonna die
I'm gonna get in trouble
My ex will start a fight

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
He's gonna start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
We're all gonna get in a fight!

So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

You weren't there
You never were
You weren't all
But thats not fair
I gave you life
I gave my all
You weren't there
You let me fall

So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done (we're done)
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright(I'm alright),I'm just fine (I'm just fine)
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

No No, No No
I Don't want you tonight
You weren't there
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

Ba da da da da da


This week has been good! Tuesday did Chest, Shoulders, and Biceps. Wed did Back, Abs, and Triceps. Today is long ride day! Am very much looking forward to it! In other big news, I'm finally going to clip in...hehe When we are done riding today I am going to have them switch out my pedals! I've resisted long enough. Plus I very much want to buy some oh so cool shoe covers for the winter...hehe Did I mention I love the pockets on my new jersey? God I'm such a dork. :)