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bumbbles21 - 2011-01-28 2:12 PM

Yes. Time management and self-care.

Self-care means having a plan for what you're going to do to care of yourself. As in, once a week I'm going to take a bath with candles and bubbles and red wine and the door locked. Or once a day I'm going to go for a walk by myself for 15 min and spend the time not thinking about kids and laundry and job stuff, but just enjoying nature and being outside.

Time management can be done lots of ways, but making and keeping a schedule is the best. When you think of it as a guide or a map instead of a prison, a schedule empowers you to achieve what you want to and come to peace with what you can not. Time Maps, an idea from Julie Morgenstern is something that I have found to be very helpful. 

From http://www.juliemorgenstern.com/newsletter/2006/ezine0506.htm:

Hope that helps! I've got tons more material on both if  they would be helpful.

purpleshoes2 - 2011-01-28 3:28 PM Hi, end of January and I've found an open one - I was away at the begining of the year (Went to Auz to visit my sister) and then found out my husband is being posted in 60 days so was all action go to find a job, sort out the house etc. Anways here is a bit about me:

Name: Real name Sam (Never  Sammy haha)

Story: I have some health issues, but the main thing holding me back is that I keep getting injured. When I "run" (if you can call it that), I developed PF and knee problems. When I swim, I get rotator cuff issues, etc. The result is that my 2010 training totals were well below my 2009 totals. Instead of increasing my training, I *decreased* it. I'm hoping to reverse this situation in 2011. This means, I have to learn how to train without injuring myself.

I also tend to work too much, and exercise too little. I need to make 'training' a higher priority in my life, so that it gets done.

Why I'd like to join this group: your first post just made me smile, and that is always important

Races: This year I have a Sprint Triathlon in September, and a 5 km run in July - both which I'm brand new to.

Current training: Before I went to Australia mid-Dec I got into a habit and really started to enjoy myself - my first proper taste of exercise which was a bit of a shock. I've yet to get back into the system of things but I didn't loose too much fitness in Auz did a lot of walk!

Weightloss: I lost the weight last year with the Wii Fit and healthy eating, Wii Fit doesn't do anything bar flexability for me now but still eat healthy. I don't mind if I gain or lose weight I am more than happy in my body at the moment

What will make me a good mentee: I spend far too much time on BT but I love reading all the stories - although I'm rubbish with my training log on here, I keep up a blog at least 2 or 3 times a week - if not more.

kkvane - 2011-01-28 9:51 PM

Yeah, it's all indoors. It's a Y-Tri (I'm a Y member). They have several dates, and I'm thinking of the latest one, March, 6. No distance measurements, all by time. 10 min swim/20 min bike/20 min run. I'm thinking I can do it...I have a month still to get ready!

kkvane - 2011-01-28 10:40 PM Gonna "tri" this again...computer had a hissy....

Today was a running(wogging)/swim workout. Slowing up on the running is working out great. I'm trying really hard to focus on endurance rather than speed. I'm almost to the end of week 3 out of 6 on this plan, so feeling pretty good about that. No days missed so far....

On the swimming. I have questions again. Are there rules about the kind of stroke/the legality of the stroke that you use? I was flutter kicking today with a kickboard and honestly did not go anywhere. I do much better doing the frog legs. Can I float on my back for part of it? I'm working on my freestyle, but just wondering if I have options.  As usual, thank y'all for your support and patience....

It's supposed to be in the 50s here this weekend...thinking the running workout will be outside. Yay!!

harlequinduck - 2011-01-29 2:21 AM
Quite a few  folks in this blog living or have lived above the 48. 
Congrads on the new Trek. My wife and son are getting new Treks this year. I will resign to do my Tri's  on the mountain bike again this year. 
My run was 29 minutes and pushed the speed to develop form. Sill building a base, but felt the need to open up today. 
 Since I'm new to the sight I'm reviewing old blogs mbasta noted planning weekly topics. Scanning blogs I think it would be beneficial to have a discussion on training recovery.

mbasta - 2011-01-29 5:46 AM

Thanks for the great information! If you have more material you find valuable, post away. I love learning new ways to support personal development.

mbasta - 2011-01-29 7:57 AM

We can talk about training recovery. What specifically about training recovery would you like to know?

Does anyone else have any ideas for topics we can touch on?

mbasta - 2011-01-29 8:55 AM

During the events you can swim whichever way suits you and you can choose to float. The only thing you can't do it use outside assistance such as pool toys or catch a lift on a kayak.

Threejs - 2011-01-29 11:22 PM

Brought Chester along today.  Turned out to be an interesting workout.  We were fine together the first 30 minutes of the walk/run but then he found a ball and started to lose focus.  Then he noticed just how many birds, gulls and ducks were around him and both of us lost our focus.  As a springer, he wanted to chase everything with feathers so I ended up having to practically drag him back to the car.  You know, I bet that could probably count as my upper body workout today, too!

So the work out was cut short but he definitely entertained everyone!

kwynnc - 2011-01-30 12:08 AM 30 minute bike. Just went easy, didn't worry about tracking RPMs or anything. B put the sensor on the bike and it links to my garmin, but I'm not sure how to use it. He'll have to show me when he's home. Crap, my butt hurts though. I don't know if I just need to get used to it or need to actively look at trying different seats.

kkvane - 2011-01-30 1:36 PM



Yeah for getting your 30 minutes in - and at the end of the day, too! I hate first-of-the season tender butt. I have plenty of padding back there, so why does it always seem to move out of the way when I mount a bike seat?  

kwynnc - 2011-01-30 12:50 PM I also want to say that it's so bittersweet right now. I'm really happy that I'm finally getting some sleep and alone time, but at the same time, it's hard to see my boys growing up so quickly. It was so much about them for so many years (my kids are notoriously bad sleepers as babies and toddlers) that it's great to focus a little more on myself, but still a little hard to come to terms with as well.

kwynnc - 2011-01-30 3:50 PMI also want to say that it's so bittersweet right now. I'm really happy that I'm finally getting some sleep and alone time, but at the same time, it's hard to see my boys growing up so quickly. It was so much about them for so many years (my kids are notoriously bad sleepers as babies and toddlers) that it's great to focus a little more on myself, but still a little hard to come to terms with as well.

Threejs - 2011-01-30 3:10 PM

I am looking for some advice on purchasing a good tri suit.  Does anyone have any first hand experience they can share with me?
Thanks!

northernorchid - 2011-01-29 5:27 PM Hi team;

Just a quick note to say I'm still alive...I've come down with a massive cold and I've been out of commission for a few days. But I went for a run today and I have my Tri class tomorrow Oh, and a personal trainer at my gym caught me doing yoga in the cardio loft and asked me to go to her flexibility class so I could be an example for the rest of the class? I'm flattered -- didn't think I was that decent at yoga haha.

I have a few assignments due in the next few days, but by Tuesday I'll have hopefully caught up on the thread.

Good to hear the success stories, everyone!

Keep 'em coming!!

Also:

HI NEW PEOPLE :D Looking forward to sharing workout info and goals with you!!

kwynnc - 2011-01-29 9:45 PM Calf raises - 35 Squats - 20 Lunges - 20 each side Crunches - 30 Push-ups - 7 Back extensions - 10 13 weeks exactly until the triathlon. I am committing to doing something every day. I've been feeling overconfident and virtuous just by getting into the pool, but that's not the whole deal, is it?! Putting the boys to bed, then first ride on the bike trainer tonight. I anticipate it will be painful and tedious. I'm hoping to do 30 minutes tonight. Will be back to post after. Hope everyone else is having a good training weekend.

Threejs - 2011-01-29 11:11 PM During the events you can swim whichever way suits you and you can choose to float. The only thing you can't do it use outside assistance such as pool toys or catch a lift on a kayak.