Hannah:
This morning I set off for a half hour run. I started off at a good pace and felt very good. Once out into the fields I met two little yappy dogs. I stood still as I didn't want to risk being chased or eaten. The dogs' owner approached and announced "Oh don't worry about the dogs, they love to bark at all the walkers and joggers". "Jogger" I thought, "Jogger!". I tried very hard to think of something to say but my lungs and body failed me, proving that I still must be a very slow, unfit jogger. Onwards I plodded.
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Friday, 30 May 2008
Brrrr.
Lorraine:
I slithered out of bed at 5:03am this morning and was running around the lake by 5:20. I have to say it started out much harder than last Saturday. I spent the first 15 minutes wondering why it felt so much more unpleasant. After I'd concluded that it was a mixture of 1) being pretty darn cold outside, 2) still being a bit too tired from this week, and 3) maybe that I didn't do much cardio this week - nothing since the spinning class on Monday, I realized that I suddenly felt fine again. So it was just the first 15-20 that was really unpleasant. Of course at that point I only had 10 minutes left.
I was remembering while running (when it got better and I was able to focus on something other than how much I was not enjoying myself) when I used to run much longer distances in college. The first 20-30 minutes would be the toughest for cardio, then everything would smooth out and the next 30-50 minutes would be lovely - everything would feel great. After that, I would start to have structural problems (toes going numb, knee feeling stiff, hip bothering me). So I was thinking this morning that I'm doing a little mini version of that. I don't have the "problem" of running 10 miles to deal with these days!
I slithered out of bed at 5:03am this morning and was running around the lake by 5:20. I have to say it started out much harder than last Saturday. I spent the first 15 minutes wondering why it felt so much more unpleasant. After I'd concluded that it was a mixture of 1) being pretty darn cold outside, 2) still being a bit too tired from this week, and 3) maybe that I didn't do much cardio this week - nothing since the spinning class on Monday, I realized that I suddenly felt fine again. So it was just the first 15-20 that was really unpleasant. Of course at that point I only had 10 minutes left.
I was remembering while running (when it got better and I was able to focus on something other than how much I was not enjoying myself) when I used to run much longer distances in college. The first 20-30 minutes would be the toughest for cardio, then everything would smooth out and the next 30-50 minutes would be lovely - everything would feel great. After that, I would start to have structural problems (toes going numb, knee feeling stiff, hip bothering me). So I was thinking this morning that I'm doing a little mini version of that. I don't have the "problem" of running 10 miles to deal with these days!
Thursday, 29 May 2008
And so it starts....
Lorraine:
Both yesterday and today I managed to not get up early as I'm "supposed to." To be fair, I got maybe 3 hours of sleep the night before for various reasons, and then stayed up until midnight last night, so I just couldn't face the 5am alarm after two nights of little sleep. I did drag myself to the gym last night and did arms (weight lifting) and abs stuff enough to be a bit sore today, but no cardio. There's a slim chance I'll make it to the gym tonight and either bike or run, in which case I'll be somewhat caught up. It has horrified me to have missed two mornings though...of course I'm scared it's all downhill from here.
Now I'm feeling a touch better. I just looked at my Official Training Program courtesy my Personal Coach Hannah :) and saw that I'm pretty much on track despite having started a week late. I just have to make sure to do 40 mins on the bike this week and then next week moves up to 45, then I'll need the next installment of the training program! Ahem.
Both yesterday and today I managed to not get up early as I'm "supposed to." To be fair, I got maybe 3 hours of sleep the night before for various reasons, and then stayed up until midnight last night, so I just couldn't face the 5am alarm after two nights of little sleep. I did drag myself to the gym last night and did arms (weight lifting) and abs stuff enough to be a bit sore today, but no cardio. There's a slim chance I'll make it to the gym tonight and either bike or run, in which case I'll be somewhat caught up. It has horrified me to have missed two mornings though...of course I'm scared it's all downhill from here.
Now I'm feeling a touch better. I just looked at my Official Training Program courtesy my Personal Coach Hannah :) and saw that I'm pretty much on track despite having started a week late. I just have to make sure to do 40 mins on the bike this week and then next week moves up to 45, then I'll need the next installment of the training program! Ahem.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Who moved the cows?
Hannah:
No gym this week as Sophie is off school so training has been hampered a little. The weather in the UK has been rain, rain, rain and a lot more rain!
I did manage a 25minute run on Saturday which didn't feel too bad. On Monday John was competing in a local triathlon so Sophie and I went to watch him. The weather was dreadful so I didn't feel the need to be competing in the race with him!
Tonight (Wednesday) I ran after Sophie was in bed. I managed to leave the house in between rain showers so that was a great start. I felt really good running, possibly the best I have felt in months so I ran on. Unfortunately a herd of cows had been moved to a field that I wanted to run through and they were blocking both the entrance and exit gates to 'my' field. I backtracked and took a different route...just as the skies opened! I was drenched so speeded up to get home. I ran through soggy, puddle filled fields and paths until I reached our village. It was a good, but wet run.
No gym this week as Sophie is off school so training has been hampered a little. The weather in the UK has been rain, rain, rain and a lot more rain!
I did manage a 25minute run on Saturday which didn't feel too bad. On Monday John was competing in a local triathlon so Sophie and I went to watch him. The weather was dreadful so I didn't feel the need to be competing in the race with him!
Tonight (Wednesday) I ran after Sophie was in bed. I managed to leave the house in between rain showers so that was a great start. I felt really good running, possibly the best I have felt in months so I ran on. Unfortunately a herd of cows had been moved to a field that I wanted to run through and they were blocking both the entrance and exit gates to 'my' field. I backtracked and took a different route...just as the skies opened! I was drenched so speeded up to get home. I ran through soggy, puddle filled fields and paths until I reached our village. It was a good, but wet run.
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Weekend recap
Lorraine:
Here goes a recap of the long weekend! We had visitors in town and did lots of lovely touristy things, but I managed to work in some exercise.
Saturday - it was an absolutely gorgeous day and I went for a run outside! It was my third run (second outside) since "training" started and I was pleasantly surprised that it really seemed easier. I didn't feel like I was dying like I had the previous Saturday - for the first 2/3 I actually felt like I was exercising....as opposed to just surviving. It helped that it was a gorgeous day and everyone in Seattle was out around this lake, so there was tons to look at. I ran the path around the lake a full 5 minutes faster than the previous Saturday. I definitely will not continue to improve by 5 minutes each time.
Sunday - nothing! We went to a festival and just generally hung out. I did take the kids on a long walk Sunday evening (including some huge hills) but I believe it's impossible to actually get any form of exercise at the speed at which Amelia walks. Not to mention she was wearing tiny shorts and snow boots. She's an odd duck.
Monday - Yesterday I did a one-hour spinning class at the gym. It was pretty intense and I almost fell down the stairs on my way to the shower. It was a lot of fun though - I haven't done a spinning class in years and I really loved it. I may try to do one every Sunday as I think they hold one in the mornings at the gym. My rear is even more sore now. Ouch.
Tuesday - Today I got up at 4:50am (yes, that's ten minutes BEFORE 5am) and headed to the other gym to do laps. Since I sometimes have to wait for a lane (no sharing) it seems better to get there as soon after 5am as possible. No waiting today. I counted for 15 laps, which I believe is 600 meters (the race distance). That took about 11 minutes at my very leisurely pace, then I swam for another 9 minutes, then I kicked with a kickboard for the last 10 minutes. As before, that last 10 minutes is the toughest part as I apparently swim without kicking.
Here goes a recap of the long weekend! We had visitors in town and did lots of lovely touristy things, but I managed to work in some exercise.
Saturday - it was an absolutely gorgeous day and I went for a run outside! It was my third run (second outside) since "training" started and I was pleasantly surprised that it really seemed easier. I didn't feel like I was dying like I had the previous Saturday - for the first 2/3 I actually felt like I was exercising....as opposed to just surviving. It helped that it was a gorgeous day and everyone in Seattle was out around this lake, so there was tons to look at. I ran the path around the lake a full 5 minutes faster than the previous Saturday. I definitely will not continue to improve by 5 minutes each time.
Sunday - nothing! We went to a festival and just generally hung out. I did take the kids on a long walk Sunday evening (including some huge hills) but I believe it's impossible to actually get any form of exercise at the speed at which Amelia walks. Not to mention she was wearing tiny shorts and snow boots. She's an odd duck.
Monday - Yesterday I did a one-hour spinning class at the gym. It was pretty intense and I almost fell down the stairs on my way to the shower. It was a lot of fun though - I haven't done a spinning class in years and I really loved it. I may try to do one every Sunday as I think they hold one in the mornings at the gym. My rear is even more sore now. Ouch.
Tuesday - Today I got up at 4:50am (yes, that's ten minutes BEFORE 5am) and headed to the other gym to do laps. Since I sometimes have to wait for a lane (no sharing) it seems better to get there as soon after 5am as possible. No waiting today. I counted for 15 laps, which I believe is 600 meters (the race distance). That took about 11 minutes at my very leisurely pace, then I swam for another 9 minutes, then I kicked with a kickboard for the last 10 minutes. As before, that last 10 minutes is the toughest part as I apparently swim without kicking.
Friday, 23 May 2008
A sight for sore eyes
Hannah:
No training for me today though the intention was there (swim kit in the car). I had an optician appointment. I had an eye examination a few weeks ago and was declared short sighted, well...more short sighted than several years ago. Today I had to pick my new specs up! By the time I was finished being seen it was too late to get to the pool. I went to Starbucks instead and contemplated the fact that my eyes are on a down hill slope!!
This weekend we are off to watch John take part in a local triathlon. He is doing a sprint distance race (400m swim, 20km/12m bike, 5km/3m run). It should be quite fun to watch. Having not raced in the UK for 3 years it will be good to see some familiar faces and catch up with old team mates.
Next week, as I said in an earlier post, is mid term break so training will be limited. I will try and run once or twice if time permits. I am going to make a conscious effort to get my bike out and clean it up. It hasn't been ridden in 3 years so is probably full of rust. It has also been shipped backwards and forwards between the UK and Finland so I dread to think what sort of state it will be in.
No training for me today though the intention was there (swim kit in the car). I had an optician appointment. I had an eye examination a few weeks ago and was declared short sighted, well...more short sighted than several years ago. Today I had to pick my new specs up! By the time I was finished being seen it was too late to get to the pool. I went to Starbucks instead and contemplated the fact that my eyes are on a down hill slope!!
This weekend we are off to watch John take part in a local triathlon. He is doing a sprint distance race (400m swim, 20km/12m bike, 5km/3m run). It should be quite fun to watch. Having not raced in the UK for 3 years it will be good to see some familiar faces and catch up with old team mates.
Next week, as I said in an earlier post, is mid term break so training will be limited. I will try and run once or twice if time permits. I am going to make a conscious effort to get my bike out and clean it up. It hasn't been ridden in 3 years so is probably full of rust. It has also been shipped backwards and forwards between the UK and Finland so I dread to think what sort of state it will be in.
Tired little legs
Lorraine:
Another swim day today. This time I took a page from Hannah's book and swam crawl stroke for 20 minutes and then used a kick board for the last 10. I think it's a great approach, because my legs suddenly felt VERY tired as soon as I started. I don't think I really kick much when swimming!
The pool I go to has a 30 minute cap if people are waiting for lanes, so I doubt I'll ever go more than 30 minutes total.
Another swim day today. This time I took a page from Hannah's book and swam crawl stroke for 20 minutes and then used a kick board for the last 10. I think it's a great approach, because my legs suddenly felt VERY tired as soon as I started. I don't think I really kick much when swimming!
The pool I go to has a 30 minute cap if people are waiting for lanes, so I doubt I'll ever go more than 30 minutes total.
Thursday, 22 May 2008
That last 5 minutes
Lorraine:
Today was bike day - I realized with horror (to perhaps exaggerate a touch) that I am already behind in that I cycled for 30 minutes on Sunday, NOT 35 as specified in my training plan from my personal coach, Hannah. Today was the day to rectify this mistake. So....I cycled (indoor stationary cycle) for thirty-FIVE minutes today. I refuse to admit what level (out of 20) I had to set it on to manage the full 35. And let's just say that my "cycling seat" is not in triathlon shape yet.
Today was bike day - I realized with horror (to perhaps exaggerate a touch) that I am already behind in that I cycled for 30 minutes on Sunday, NOT 35 as specified in my training plan from my personal coach, Hannah. Today was the day to rectify this mistake. So....I cycled (indoor stationary cycle) for thirty-FIVE minutes today. I refuse to admit what level (out of 20) I had to set it on to manage the full 35. And let's just say that my "cycling seat" is not in triathlon shape yet.
The out of sync runners!
Hannah:
Today, for the first time in 4 years, John (my DH) and I went for a run together! The last time we ran together was just after we'd completed the Paris Marathon and just before I got pregnant with Sophie. Sophie was at school this morning so we took the opportunity to go for a run.
Previously we were of very similar abilities, we could pace each other well and run stride for stride. Today we were the out of sync runners! I was so much slower than John, my speed was lacking, my stamina was low and my strength for running up hills was non-existent. We ran his usual 'long lap' which included 3 big hill and one smaller one. I am quite happy to admit that I walked up each and every hill!
It was a nice run, though we both got stung very badly by the stinging nettles. I think it will be a while before we go running together again.
Next week is half (mid) term break for Sophie so there wont be much training going on. I will try and get a few runs in but the gym and pool is out.
Today, for the first time in 4 years, John (my DH) and I went for a run together! The last time we ran together was just after we'd completed the Paris Marathon and just before I got pregnant with Sophie. Sophie was at school this morning so we took the opportunity to go for a run.
Previously we were of very similar abilities, we could pace each other well and run stride for stride. Today we were the out of sync runners! I was so much slower than John, my speed was lacking, my stamina was low and my strength for running up hills was non-existent. We ran his usual 'long lap' which included 3 big hill and one smaller one. I am quite happy to admit that I walked up each and every hill!
It was a nice run, though we both got stung very badly by the stinging nettles. I think it will be a while before we go running together again.
Next week is half (mid) term break for Sophie so there wont be much training going on. I will try and get a few runs in but the gym and pool is out.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Drizzle
Lorraine:
I didn't manage to get out of bed until 5:07am this morning. Already I'm slipping! I put on my long pants and long sleeve shirt as it had been cold overnight and I figured that it would be chilly running around the lake. Imagine my surprise when I stepped outside to find it raining. Again. I need some sort of rain gauge inside the house. So I decided to go to the gym instead, where I managed to run for the full 30 minutes on a treadmill while watching what appeared to be a 7-minute repeating loop of the same traffic, weather, and news (shooting, brain cancer, high gas prices: repeat).
I didn't manage to get out of bed until 5:07am this morning. Already I'm slipping! I put on my long pants and long sleeve shirt as it had been cold overnight and I figured that it would be chilly running around the lake. Imagine my surprise when I stepped outside to find it raining. Again. I need some sort of rain gauge inside the house. So I decided to go to the gym instead, where I managed to run for the full 30 minutes on a treadmill while watching what appeared to be a 7-minute repeating loop of the same traffic, weather, and news (shooting, brain cancer, high gas prices: repeat).
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Rain, rain, go away
Lorraine:
I managed to slither out of bed at 5am again this morning, to find a steady rain a-fallin'. Concerned that I might melt if I went running outside, I instead took a 'break day' and went to the gym where I weight lifted arm stuff and then did a tiny bit of abs work, except my tshirt was a bit too short and I didn't want everyone to have to admire my ab rolls so I gave up after a while. I did discover that on Memorial Day (next Mon) there is an hour long spinning (indoor cycling) class and I'm off work. I'm going to try to make it - they're usually quite intense!
I have a "water park injury" in that I begged and pleaded with Mary until she went on this crazy drop off ride thing with me (last Monday 5/12). My neck has been quite sore ever since and has only got marginally better - it was actually quite tough to do situps. Here's hoping this goes away soon!
The plan for tomorrow is another outdoor run. I have a feeling it won't be any better than Saturday's experience.
Oh, Hannah, I have two issues. 1. You are clearly doing WAY more than you recommend I do (you're doing lots of back to back things, like running then swimming). WHY MUST YOU BE SO SUPERIOR? And the other one, 2. you didn't say anything about dieting. Is that necessary in training for a triathlon? HMM? I had a lovely snack sized Snickers bar yesterday.
I managed to slither out of bed at 5am again this morning, to find a steady rain a-fallin'. Concerned that I might melt if I went running outside, I instead took a 'break day' and went to the gym where I weight lifted arm stuff and then did a tiny bit of abs work, except my tshirt was a bit too short and I didn't want everyone to have to admire my ab rolls so I gave up after a while. I did discover that on Memorial Day (next Mon) there is an hour long spinning (indoor cycling) class and I'm off work. I'm going to try to make it - they're usually quite intense!
I have a "water park injury" in that I begged and pleaded with Mary until she went on this crazy drop off ride thing with me (last Monday 5/12). My neck has been quite sore ever since and has only got marginally better - it was actually quite tough to do situps. Here's hoping this goes away soon!
The plan for tomorrow is another outdoor run. I have a feeling it won't be any better than Saturday's experience.
Oh, Hannah, I have two issues. 1. You are clearly doing WAY more than you recommend I do (you're doing lots of back to back things, like running then swimming). WHY MUST YOU BE SO SUPERIOR? And the other one, 2. you didn't say anything about dieting. Is that necessary in training for a triathlon? HMM? I had a lovely snack sized Snickers bar yesterday.
Who filled the pool with treacle?
Hannah:
The pool finally re-opened so I thought I should pay it a little visit. After 30mins on the treadmill and a few sit ups, I ventured down to the pool.
The pool was empty so I got in feeling happy that no one else was going to witness a beached whale beaching! The first length was great but, oh my...who had replaced the water with treacle...the second length was hard hard work! My 'technique' went to pot and my lungs exploded.
In the end I swam sets of 10 lengths- I don't have the concentration span to count more than 10 lengths in one go! I swam 10 lengths free, then 10 with a pull buoy (float between legs), 10 with a kick board, then repeated it. I added a few extra lengths onto the end to round my total up to a nice number.
Now that I have got into quite a nice routine of going to the gym, pool and out for a run I need to tackle the diet! Arghhhhh! I need to think more about this before embarking on anything drastic like eating salad!
The pool finally re-opened so I thought I should pay it a little visit. After 30mins on the treadmill and a few sit ups, I ventured down to the pool.
The pool was empty so I got in feeling happy that no one else was going to witness a beached whale beaching! The first length was great but, oh my...who had replaced the water with treacle...the second length was hard hard work! My 'technique' went to pot and my lungs exploded.
In the end I swam sets of 10 lengths- I don't have the concentration span to count more than 10 lengths in one go! I swam 10 lengths free, then 10 with a pull buoy (float between legs), 10 with a kick board, then repeated it. I added a few extra lengths onto the end to round my total up to a nice number.
Now that I have got into quite a nice routine of going to the gym, pool and out for a run I need to tackle the diet! Arghhhhh! I need to think more about this before embarking on anything drastic like eating salad!
Monday, 19 May 2008
Speaking of retail therapy...
Lorraine:
After my countless laps today I've decided I need to go get a good training swimsuit. Or paddling kit or whatever Hannah would call it. It turns out a two-piece tank suit that is great for vacation in Hawaii is not so fantastic for extensive lap swimming. On particularly vigorous flip turn exits, I had real moments of concern that the back of the lower half of the suit was billowing out like a parachute and 1) shocking the person in the next lane and 2) reducing my speed. So off to the serious swim store I need to be at some point.
After my countless laps today I've decided I need to go get a good training swimsuit. Or paddling kit or whatever Hannah would call it. It turns out a two-piece tank suit that is great for vacation in Hawaii is not so fantastic for extensive lap swimming. On particularly vigorous flip turn exits, I had real moments of concern that the back of the lower half of the suit was billowing out like a parachute and 1) shocking the person in the next lane and 2) reducing my speed. So off to the serious swim store I need to be at some point.
Lorraine sloowwwly and painfully starts training
So I started a week behind as I was luxuriating on a lovely vacation in Hawaii. To be fair, I strenuously trained for one portion of the triathlon - the part where you run into water. I'm an expert at that.
Lovely Hannah (extremely experienced triathlete!) sent me (never raced before!) a training schedule which has given me a great idea of what I need to do. I'll do a short summary of where I have started so far.
Saturday
Up at 6am, off to the nearby lake for a run. Terrified, seeing as how I haven't really run since before I was pregnant with my first child in 2003. I managed to run for 30 straight minutes and made it around the lake, but it can be called "running" only because my knees stayed bent throughout. I'm pretty sure I saw an octagenarian walking club pass me. At times I was concerned I was actually going backwards. But I made it and was very proud of myself. Upward from here....right?
Sunday
Fed, dressed, and bundled the kids off to the gym daycare while I did 30 minutes on the stationary bike. A lovely bike ride- no big deal, one would think. Except for how I was drenched in sweat afterwards. It was definitely a good workout, plus I got to read some political analysis of the neverending presidential nomination process. Thank goodness for showers.
Step 2 on Sunday was during the kids' nap/quiet times, when I headed off to sign up for a second gym. This gym has 24-hour pool access and I couldn't find anywhere else with lap swim before 6am. I consider 6am practically halfway through the day. I'll just have a month-to-month membership until the triathlon.
Monday
Up at 5am this morning, in the water at 5:30! I swam for 30 minutes, again terribly proud of myself as I haven't swum laps in 12+ years. I kept my flip turns going the entire time (although certainly couldn't maintain 4 strokes between breaths for very long!) and felt pretty good...until I climbed out and almost fell back into the pool. I realized as I emerged that my face was fluorescent red, I was panting, and I could barely walk. Apparently the nice cool water masks symptoms of impending cardiac arrest.
So - I've started! Tomorrow I will probably attempt to run again, although almost every single muscle is now sore.
Lovely Hannah (extremely experienced triathlete!) sent me (never raced before!) a training schedule which has given me a great idea of what I need to do. I'll do a short summary of where I have started so far.
Saturday
Up at 6am, off to the nearby lake for a run. Terrified, seeing as how I haven't really run since before I was pregnant with my first child in 2003. I managed to run for 30 straight minutes and made it around the lake, but it can be called "running" only because my knees stayed bent throughout. I'm pretty sure I saw an octagenarian walking club pass me. At times I was concerned I was actually going backwards. But I made it and was very proud of myself. Upward from here....right?
Sunday
Fed, dressed, and bundled the kids off to the gym daycare while I did 30 minutes on the stationary bike. A lovely bike ride- no big deal, one would think. Except for how I was drenched in sweat afterwards. It was definitely a good workout, plus I got to read some political analysis of the neverending presidential nomination process. Thank goodness for showers.
Step 2 on Sunday was during the kids' nap/quiet times, when I headed off to sign up for a second gym. This gym has 24-hour pool access and I couldn't find anywhere else with lap swim before 6am. I consider 6am practically halfway through the day. I'll just have a month-to-month membership until the triathlon.
Monday
Up at 5am this morning, in the water at 5:30! I swam for 30 minutes, again terribly proud of myself as I haven't swum laps in 12+ years. I kept my flip turns going the entire time (although certainly couldn't maintain 4 strokes between breaths for very long!) and felt pretty good...until I climbed out and almost fell back into the pool. I realized as I emerged that my face was fluorescent red, I was panting, and I could barely walk. Apparently the nice cool water masks symptoms of impending cardiac arrest.
So - I've started! Tomorrow I will probably attempt to run again, although almost every single muscle is now sore.
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
96 days to go
Hannah:
I decided that some retail therapy might help give me some more motivation, so off I set to the sports shop. Sophie 'helped' pick me some lovely purple and silver Asics trainers which look a lot better than they sound!
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With new trainers, it seems fitting to take them for a test run so I set off on Monday morning for a trot through the fields. Oh my! The blood was flowing to parts of my body that hadn't had blood flow in ages...namely all my flabby bits. Ouch! There is nothing worse than the return of blood to the fat areas! My legs and stomach were itching like crazy within 5minutes of running. I am so unfit and out of shape.
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In the end I ran steadily for 25minutes through the fields, which despite the itching, was a very pleasant run!
Thursday, 8 May 2008
8th May - 101 days to go
Hannah:
I thought I should reacquaint myself with the gym this week. I haven't been to the gym since we went to Seattle (2 months ago). It was a little bit of a cultural and physical shock! The whole gym had been repainted in my absence, the changing area had been refurbished and the swimming pool is currently having new tiles laid so is shut!
I decided that after being away from exercise for so long, I would just sit on a bike for 40minutes. I plugged my headphones into a trashy chat show and pedalled away for 40minutes. I felt OK!
Today I thought I should have an easy run on the treadmill. I found the same trashy chat show, plugged in and ran very easily for 20minutes. At the end of 20mins I was intrigued to find out the conclusion of 'I love my ex, but is he the father of my child' show, so I sat and pedalled on a bike for a further 20mins. I did a bit of stretching and called it a day.... and yes, the ex was the father of the child.
I thought I should reacquaint myself with the gym this week. I haven't been to the gym since we went to Seattle (2 months ago). It was a little bit of a cultural and physical shock! The whole gym had been repainted in my absence, the changing area had been refurbished and the swimming pool is currently having new tiles laid so is shut!
I decided that after being away from exercise for so long, I would just sit on a bike for 40minutes. I plugged my headphones into a trashy chat show and pedalled away for 40minutes. I felt OK!
Today I thought I should have an easy run on the treadmill. I found the same trashy chat show, plugged in and ran very easily for 20minutes. At the end of 20mins I was intrigued to find out the conclusion of 'I love my ex, but is he the father of my child' show, so I sat and pedalled on a bike for a further 20mins. I did a bit of stretching and called it a day.... and yes, the ex was the father of the child.
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Hello!
Hello and welcome to our blog!
On the 17th August Lorraine will be competing in the Danskin Seattle Triathlon and I will be taking part in the Reading Concorde Triathlon.
It will be Lorraine's first triathlon. I am an unfit veteran of triathlon having competed on and off for 15yrs!
Lorraine has 2 children, Amelia (4yrs) and Oliver (18ms). I have one daughter, Sophie (3yrs). Lorraine works full time and I do the school run and pretend to be a housewife!
I live in the south of England and Lorraine lives in NW America. We have met!
On the 17th August Lorraine will be competing in the Danskin Seattle Triathlon and I will be taking part in the Reading Concorde Triathlon.
It will be Lorraine's first triathlon. I am an unfit veteran of triathlon having competed on and off for 15yrs!
Lorraine has 2 children, Amelia (4yrs) and Oliver (18ms). I have one daughter, Sophie (3yrs). Lorraine works full time and I do the school run and pretend to be a housewife!
I live in the south of England and Lorraine lives in NW America. We have met!
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