Mimir98's group-CLOSED AGAIN...FOR REAL THIS TIME (Page 17)

Most early morning workouts consist of a half a whole wheat bagel with PB or Jelly but not both.  Then after the workout a piece of fruit.  If I was going on a long bike I'd probably do the bagel and an Ensure Plus.  Race morning I usually don't like too much in my stomach and will go with an Ensure + a banana before the race.

As for getting stuff together the night before that is a MUST or I would never get out the door in time.  Tuesday I got my swim stuff out and then my work clothes to go with me and I knew I was biking and had a mental note that all that was in the car and then I needed clothes for the game so I had all that too.  Got to work and realized I had my bike, shoes and helmet but no bike clothes...I almost lost it after all that work and then realized I had some spandex shorts and a top in my locker that I usually do my weight in so it all worked out.   Organization is a definite plus!!!

Pre-race usually involves a smoothie and instant oatmeal spaced out a bit.

 Normal training time again involves the smoothie, and granola or pancakes or eggs.

I don't do a lot in the morning during the week, but if I do, I may just go with either a smoothie or a gel, depending upon what is planned.  

If I am doing a ride of less than 2 hours, I may just get up, and drink something and go, then try and fuel well when I get back (old habits) 

aquinn - 2008-02-21 9:32 AM  On these days (running before breakfast, you eat the same thing afterwards?) I cannot tell you how similar our mornings (and night befores) sound......

My mornings are either: run, shower, breakfast; or shower, breakfast.  I usually eat the same thing, no matter.  It's rather boring, but I hate reinventing the wheel 

any chance you can find a massage therapist that does active release?  our friend had PF for YEARS, and was moments away from surgery when he went to an ART therapist and *poof* it went away...this was literally after years of trying *everything*.   

I'd say run the race to your best ability, but don't expect a miracle...then get that foot back to health for your TRI in BALI!!!!  How very amazing that will be.  Look at the big picture. 

Many years ago I applied for Survivor.  Obviously they didn't pick me   My brother was working as an editor on the show, so I'm SURE that's why they didn't pick me!!  I just needed a break from my then very little and at the time both very sick with flu for weeks children

I don't get Bali either nor do I get decadent wine dinners.  ..

But I do get year round training that is rarely interrupted. Yesterday was 80 degrees in February!!! Gotta love that.

I get what I choose to take advantage of

A well-spoken, thoughtful and uplifting message for the weekend!!

It's a beautiful day to.....wash my car.  It is FILTHY, inside and out.  Dog drool on the windows, dog hair, muddy paws, sweaty people, dirt and grime  

Hope everyone is having a great start to the weekend!!

  I don't know...should it take 2.5 hours to clean a car???  I'm exhausted and hot and sticky. Take pity on me.

You people have time to wash a car???  In my dreams well actually not.  I'm choosing to ignore the car and the house for that matter and go ride now.

Mimi..2.5 hours!!  LOG IT!!!!

K

Mimi...why are you up at 6:30 on a Sunday?  That's just wrong in every way.

Hope your training went well. 

It was 7:30 here when I posted...but I was up at 6:30.  Had to get my training done, as it was then or never because of some plans with the fam.  Of course, now those plans look like they aren't going to happen this afternoon, so I could have slept in afterall  

So mind games.  Yes.  I have had a thing in the past with sabotaging myself, especially in races, but also in training.  That way, if I didn't do as well as I wanted, I could blame it on the poor nutrition, lack of sleep, etc...  (I guess that's what I was doing).   What I got from my year of IM focused training was a positive outlook.  I'm not one for the self help mumbo jumbo - I don't have positive things posted on my bathroom mirror or whatever.  But, I did start to use visualization during my training...not on purpose, it just happened.  I often imagined the finish at IMFL while running, and it would set me in a great place.  On the bike, if I was struggling in a training ride, I would just keep telling myself I could do it.  This kind of stuff. 

I became thankful for what I was able to do on a daily basis.  Having an inspiration was helpful (the young man with MD), but it really became more than that.  I am an ordinary 41 year old person.  I am able to do extraordinary things that most people I know (outside of triathlon) wouldn't dream of trying (though they could do it, too).  If I don't win a race or hit a certain time, I am still extraordinary.  The world doesn't stop spinning.  My family and friends still love me.  I don't lose a sponsorship or a paycheck.  I am doing this to enhance my life, not detract from it.  If we are constatly beating ourselves up for our failures, are we in the end enhancing our lives??  Pressure is good, it helps us to challenge ourselves and grow.  But it shouldn't be such that we sacrifice our self worth and what is really important in this whole game, which is the fact that we have the ability to push ourselves beyond what we ever thought we could.   We have that ability.  Many don't.

Anyway, that's deeper than I intended to go.  I'm not saying to post a positive thought a day in your blog (but by all means go ahead if you want), just try to keep thoughts regarding your training positive.  All your swim, bike, run and races aren't going to be the best...learn from them and move on.  And enjoy the ride.  

I like Mimi's good vibes for the week