owl_girl's Mentor Group for Mommies - CLOSED (Page 13)

Glad to hear that you are moved!  I hate moving!  I still have boxes to unpack and we've lived in our house for over two years!  (The boxes are filled with knick knack sort of stuff that has sentimental meaning so I really can't get rid of it.)

Hey Ladies!  It's awefully quiet around here!  Let's talk about nutrition!  What are your questions regarding fueling for triathlon training and racing?

I don't have any specific questions about fueling now- I typically use gels because I've had trouble with energy drinks upsetting my stomach, and I like to be able to drink just water.  I plan ahead of the race when I'm going to have each gel, and keep a couple of extras in case I feel the tank is low. 

No workout today- I was on call overnight last night, meetings this morning, and I'm in clinic this afternoon and the ED until after midnight tonight.  Sigh- I'll be very glad when this week is over.  My kids are in their exam week, and my husband is doing his EMT ED time, so we are all tired and stressed! 

jennifer65 - 2011-01-25 1:39 AM Just been for a walk/run. Nice to know i can still run outdoors - I was beginning to wonder. 

I totally understand Ada-bug the pulls of work, housework and everything else we have to do and childcare. At the end of the day this is just a hobby for most of us and so easily goes on the back burner.  How do men get their 2/3 hours of uninterrupted time to watch football on tv? Its a mystery.

J

no sh*t!  it's amazing these guys isn't it?  I'm pretty happy that football is overwith essentially, now there's a nice pause between super bowl and basketball playoffs....

my husband: "the holidays" are the time of year when basketball is just starting, football is underway, and there's playoff baseball happening too.  now that he's training for his first race tho', he feels the fatigue more so.

Is it possible to make oneself ill by too much intake of electrolytes?

I'm a fan of shot blocks and gels with water. The only time I tried a electrolyte drink i.e. heed, I made myself ill I think. 

On the bike, for half iron distance or longer, I definitely ATE real FOOD---clif bar, uncrustables, homemade be'fast bar, or snack bar.

I did a tough running race today!  It was super hilly, crossed a river up to my thigh, and then ran on the beach for the last two miles.  Whew!  I'm tuckered out!

Trying a new food during a race for fun is a great idea!  I like the Sport Beans.  They are less sticky than chews when it gets warm.

You can make yourself ill by taking too much food while exercising.  Your gut needs to be able to process what you add to it.  If the food just sits there, it sloshes around and becomes uncomfortable.

I'm going on a bike ride today with the girls in the SUNSHINE!!!!  It has been lovely here!  We never, ever get this much sunshine and warmth in January!

How is the weather where you live?  What are you doing to get workouts done in bad weather?

I am gear deficient for cycling so anything less than ~60F puts a hurting on me, I'm indoors for the bike. I love to run outside anytime, though when icey makes it tough.  I would just friggin' LOVE an acceptable place to OWS consistently and I hear tell they exist 'round here, alas I also lack a wetsuit so I'm stuck in the pool---though I do alternate pools when possible just to change it up. 

New training plan starts this week, and already I'm behind 'cause such a busy day yesterday, pluggin along! Off to the gym in a bit to put in a longish cycle partially in class.

Oh yeah, way too cold here to swim outside!  It's about 10 degrees out right now!  We are expecting a big snowfall tomorrow into Wednesday- we usually get a lot of snow but this year it's mostly gone to the East Coast.  I did get a nice long run in Sunday (8.3 miles) outside, but it was hard negotiating the snowy sidewalks. 

Please tell me, ladies, am I the only one who misses workouts 'cause of children misbehaving? 

I really canNOT take her to kidsclub behaving poorly 1) cause it's like a reward, and I will not reward bad behavior and 2) 'cause that's not fair to the girls working there

It's frustrating as hell to need to do something for myself and have to put it off 'cause some small person is having a bad-attitude day.

No, you are not alone.  I wish I had a solution.