Well, tomorrow is my first race of the season, the Irish Jig 5K in East Grand Rapids. The course is near the Reeds Lake area, running on Lake Drive and Wealthy. Here is the course map. I haven't ran outside yet this year, so its been all treadmill workouts, but am confident I will have a good run. I am not the fastest when I run, so I am hoping to do my run in under 31 minutes. I pretty much average a 10 minute mile, later this year I hope to improve on that.
I hope to have some pictures posted this weekend of me at the race. I was going to deck my self out in green, but then I was afraid Keith wouldn't be able to find me when taking my picture at the end of the race, so I may just wear a bright hot pink shirt. :) After all, St. Patty's Day was last Tuesday!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Blogger and HTML
Looks like I need some work on layout with this blog. I am use to working in Dreamweaver, so putting text near pictures in my previous post didn't seem to work well. Oh, well.
Friday, March 6, 2009
The Happy New Year Goal list follow-up
Well, its been a couple months since I made my New Year goals. This is how I am doing:
1. Compete in at least one Sprint Triathlon:
My first tri is scheduled on May 31.
2. Pay off my second mortgage
I now only have $3000 left on this - I should just take care of it now, but will definitely knock that out before June.
3. Try snowboarding
This was done in January. Not sure I will do it again, I prefer skiing, a lot of wear on my ankles. Plus, I really wanted to go down the hill both ways, right and goofy (left).
4. Volunteer my time in some way
I am on the board of Variety Children's Charity in Grand Rapids, so this year I will get to do this.
5. Go on a photo walk once a month
Yeah, I haven't been able to do this, plus I haven't been inspired and the dreary colors of winter months in Feb and March are ugly.
6. Write a monthly budget each month, stick to it, and review budget/actuals on my excel sheet
This is something that is hard to do, it seems like something new comes up all the time, but I am not a huge spender to begin with. Except, with tri-sports, it can be expensive, I need to purchase a wet suit, tri shorts, biking shoes and other little things here and there. Oh, the big one, a road bike is what I want now.
7. Do 5 pull-ups in a row
I can only do 2.5 without help from a chair - progressing slowly
8. Run a 10k
I have added mileage in my training and now up to 3.5 miles now, so summer I am sure I will be ready.
9. Read 1 book a month
January - "New Moon"
February - "Slow Fat Triathlete" and "What Would Google Do" - haven't finished it yet
10. Of course, something that has always been on my list, lose 15 pounds.
I joined weight watchers on 2/16 and to date I have lost 3.8 pounds, I will weigh in tomorrow, and hopefully lose more than a pound tomorrow. I am hoping for 2!
1. Compete in at least one Sprint Triathlon:
My first tri is scheduled on May 31.
2. Pay off my second mortgage
I now only have $3000 left on this - I should just take care of it now, but will definitely knock that out before June.
3. Try snowboarding
This was done in January. Not sure I will do it again, I prefer skiing, a lot of wear on my ankles. Plus, I really wanted to go down the hill both ways, right and goofy (left).
4. Volunteer my time in some way
I am on the board of Variety Children's Charity in Grand Rapids, so this year I will get to do this.
5. Go on a photo walk once a month
Yeah, I haven't been able to do this, plus I haven't been inspired and the dreary colors of winter months in Feb and March are ugly.
6. Write a monthly budget each month, stick to it, and review budget/actuals on my excel sheet
This is something that is hard to do, it seems like something new comes up all the time, but I am not a huge spender to begin with. Except, with tri-sports, it can be expensive, I need to purchase a wet suit, tri shorts, biking shoes and other little things here and there. Oh, the big one, a road bike is what I want now.
7. Do 5 pull-ups in a row
I can only do 2.5 without help from a chair - progressing slowly
8. Run a 10k
I have added mileage in my training and now up to 3.5 miles now, so summer I am sure I will be ready.
9. Read 1 book a month
January - "New Moon"
February - "Slow Fat Triathlete" and "What Would Google Do" - haven't finished it yet
10. Of course, something that has always been on my list, lose 15 pounds.
I joined weight watchers on 2/16 and to date I have lost 3.8 pounds, I will weigh in tomorrow, and hopefully lose more than a pound tomorrow. I am hoping for 2!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Catching up on movies
Well, lately it seems I am working out and watching movies on my free time. Since the beginning of this year, I have been going to the movies more frequently than ever. Movies seen at the theater:
The Reader - pretty good if you're into the german and holocaust movies, great acting by Kate Winslet
He's just not that into you - terrible movie, great actors in it, but kind of waste of time, and was mad that i used my free pass to Celebration on this, at least i didn't pay for it. the trailer was great, but that was it!
Taken - Awesome! Very entertaining, I am so glad I am not young and beautiful - that is my out so I am not kidnapped and sold into sex slavery.
Seven Pounds - Wil Smith always makes for great entertainment, but this movie was so slow, and one that the viewers don't know what's going on until half way and they start explaining things, too slow for me and sad.
Doubt - I love Meryl Streep, and this was interesting story about "doubt" and some fine actors. The story always kept you on the edge wondering who to believe.
Ok - I have also been renting a lot of movies this year, so far:
Vicky Christina Barcelona - nice Woody Allen movie, fun story, setting and good actors
My Best Friends Girl - gotta love Dane Cook, very crude humor though
The Bank Job - pleasantly surprised, good bank robbery movie, and a true story
Nights in Rodanthe - love Diane Lane and Richard Gere, overall, just ok, sad.
Changeling - Great acting by Anjeline Jolie, interesting 1920s story about her boy being kidnapped, and the corrupt LAPD not believing her when she says the boy returned to her is not her son - true story.
The Reader - pretty good if you're into the german and holocaust movies, great acting by Kate Winslet
He's just not that into you - terrible movie, great actors in it, but kind of waste of time, and was mad that i used my free pass to Celebration on this, at least i didn't pay for it. the trailer was great, but that was it!
Taken - Awesome! Very entertaining, I am so glad I am not young and beautiful - that is my out so I am not kidnapped and sold into sex slavery.
Seven Pounds - Wil Smith always makes for great entertainment, but this movie was so slow, and one that the viewers don't know what's going on until half way and they start explaining things, too slow for me and sad.
Doubt - I love Meryl Streep, and this was interesting story about "doubt" and some fine actors. The story always kept you on the edge wondering who to believe.
Ok - I have also been renting a lot of movies this year, so far:
Vicky Christina Barcelona - nice Woody Allen movie, fun story, setting and good actors
My Best Friends Girl - gotta love Dane Cook, very crude humor though
The Bank Job - pleasantly surprised, good bank robbery movie, and a true story
Nights in Rodanthe - love Diane Lane and Richard Gere, overall, just ok, sad.
Changeling - Great acting by Anjeline Jolie, interesting 1920s story about her boy being kidnapped, and the corrupt LAPD not believing her when she says the boy returned to her is not her son - true story.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Triathlon Training
Well, I have been keeping busy with my triathlon training. My friend Marni and I are preparing for a sprint-tri on May 31st near Kalamazoo. The sprint distance is 500 m swim, 20k bike, and 5k run. If I decide I like it, I may enter a longer one, which the typical length is swim 1.5 k, bike 40k, run 10k. And then there are crazy people that do Iron Man competitions that require a 2 mile swim, 100 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run! Yeah, it takes them about 12-14 hours. Never will I do that. That is insane! Ok - so I am in week 5 of my training. I meet with a swim trainer on Tuesdays and so about 20 minutes of lap swim (for now now, increased time over the next months). Wednesday I do a short run and upper body strength training. Thursday I bike 60 minutes. Friday I run for about 25 minutes and do lower body strength. Saturday I do biking for 60 minutes. Sunday I do a brick, swim for 15 and bike for 30. I have also decided to incorporate more running, so this next week I am going to add in running for a longer, I am thinking of doing a 10k for the 5/3 River Bank Run. This week I need to re-work my schedule. I also am having a hard time of adding in some more weight training, as I don't want my legs to be tired for running and biking, but would like to work in some extra lifting. Its a work in progress!
I also have to start looking for a wetsuit - that should be a fun experience, I can't imagine having to try them a few on and take them off. I mean, just putting on jeans after you realized you might have gained a little is torture! I have to hop on my bed and stretch out my legs to get them over butt, and squeeze and suck it in to zip. Ha!
Anyway - A great book that I read to inspire me for this is called, Slow Fat Triathlete. I also plan to make a trip to the library for more tri-books. Anything I can do to learn everything about the sport. I also listen to podcasts and visit beginnertriathle.com quite frequently. I am looking forward the race as it will be quite and adventure and accomplishment for me.
I also have to start looking for a wetsuit - that should be a fun experience, I can't imagine having to try them a few on and take them off. I mean, just putting on jeans after you realized you might have gained a little is torture! I have to hop on my bed and stretch out my legs to get them over butt, and squeeze and suck it in to zip. Ha!
Anyway - A great book that I read to inspire me for this is called, Slow Fat Triathlete. I also plan to make a trip to the library for more tri-books. Anything I can do to learn everything about the sport. I also listen to podcasts and visit beginnertriathle.com quite frequently. I am looking forward the race as it will be quite and adventure and accomplishment for me.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
My Workout Playlist
I thought I would share my workout playlist that I like to run to at the gym. The list of songs inspire and motivate me to move. My fave is when "Eye of the Tiger" comes on! I feel like I should be punching something. I made this playlist artwork/and list using iTunes. I learn something new with iTunes everytime I am on it.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Well, the holidays are over and we begin a new year. This is a list I would like to do/achieve in 2009, big or small:
1. Compete in at least one Sprint Triathlon
2. Pay off my second mortgage
3. Try snowboarding
4. Volunteer my time in some way
5. Go on a photo walk once a month
6. Write a monthly budget each month, stick to it, and review budget/actuals on my excel sheet
7. Do 5 pull-ups in a row
8. Run a 10k
9. Read 1 book a month
10. Of course, something that has always been on my list, lose 15 pounds.
Number 10 is by far the hardest, but if I make small changes with eating, count my calories, I beleive I can do it.
Happy New Year to all!
1. Compete in at least one Sprint Triathlon
2. Pay off my second mortgage
3. Try snowboarding
4. Volunteer my time in some way
5. Go on a photo walk once a month
6. Write a monthly budget each month, stick to it, and review budget/actuals on my excel sheet
7. Do 5 pull-ups in a row
8. Run a 10k
9. Read 1 book a month
10. Of course, something that has always been on my list, lose 15 pounds.
Number 10 is by far the hardest, but if I make small changes with eating, count my calories, I beleive I can do it.
Happy New Year to all!
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