owl_girl's Mentor Group for Mommies - CLOSED (Page 9)

The weather was fantastic again today!  I ran 4.6 miles with Aidan in the stroller and then we played at the park.  We are going to do the same thing tomorrow after I teach my Spinning class but we're going to the zoo instead.  Being a stay at home mom is the best job EVER!!!!

Good morning!  What is the exercise plan for today?  I will be teaching Spinning class followed by a short run.  This evening I'm going to try to get on the bike trainer.  Not sure if that will happen, though.

Hi!

For yesterday's QOD:  The hardest part now is that i have to coordinate workouts with my schedule of schlepping the kids to their fencing practices, and making dinner, and my husband's schedule.  When the kids were younger, I definately took advantage of the day care center at the gym- it was a life saver when they were really little.  Morning workouts were helpful too.  The biggest thing was just coordinating with my husband and carving out time when we could.  It's really tough when spouses travel alot or work late.

I'm planning on getting a run in later on today. 

My husband has been out of town all week.  I'm glad it was a sunny week so I could do my runs outside while pushing the stroller.  Poor little guy would have been in the gym childcare a lot this week if I had hoped to get all my runs done.  Sunny weather makes our time together fun!

Weekend Recipe Roundup!!!

Post your favorite recipes!  I've got a good one for pumpkin soup.  I'll post it sometime in the next couple of days.  Everyone gobbles it up!

What are your weekend workout plans?  I will be going on a long bike ride with the girls on Saturday and on a long run on Sunday.  Cheers!

1/2 c favorite oil (olive is cheap and works well, jojoba is $$$ but sooo nice, almond is $$ pretty nice might spoil eventually, grapeseed or canola will work too)

1 c turbinado sugar or sea/epsom/kosher salt (table salt will work but supposedly is too rough, all super cheap at bulk aisle in natural foods stores)

few drops of favorite essential oil (my favorite for holidays was lavendamint)

mix all in a medium bowl, transfer to wide mouth container that has a tight lid.

rub all over all over then rinse excess, post-long swim to smooth rough places and lube the flesh, or keep it next to the sink for post-dishwashing moisture scrub. 

DO NOT EAT most likely tastes terrible (especially if you choose salt) and beee careful in the shower, it'll get slippery.

Apparently I'm supposed to ride/run/ride/run tomorrow and I've NO idea how to get that done, the longer run on Sunday might happen in the evening, but it's supposed to snow---not that I mind that but there are creatures around....

I heard coyotes right outside, literally right out side, yipping and howling for a few minutes the other night....caused a really visceral reaction I noticed, sitting there eating my dinner, kids were already in bed.  Spooky to think what it was like frontier days in a rickety cabin possibly with small children, and the man maybe away hunting.  Ada git yer gun kinda stuff.

OMG Paris?  How cool!  I signed up for an oly too, but it's in Ithaca.  Not nearly as exciting.  On the other hand, I've agreed to do the 1/2 Ironman in St. Croix with a friend (but not until 2015, thank goodness!). 

I did a trainer ride today- so far this year my longest has been 1 hour, so I decided to increase to 1:15.  It was mentally tough (and tough on the butt), but I got through, so I am happy.  And it's my birthday (43), so we'll go out for a nice dinner tonight. 

Did a ride with some friends.  I was going to go longer but I'm still not feeling very good.  This cough is driving me nuts and kept me up most of the night.  I was tired on the ride.  I was really thankful that those ladies are slow.

melmarie80 - 2011-01-07 4:47 PM Have any of you ever done a tri through Team in Training?  I talked with someone today from TNT and I'm intrigued to join to raise money for cancer research but the goal you have for fundraising is very high and if you don't fundraise it, you are responsible for the difference.  Perks aside from a good cause is you get a free wet suit, some tri gear, a tri coach and training plan for 5 months, twice-weekly workouts with a group, etc.

I'm just not someone who is comfortable asking people for money and I'd have to get over that

I've never done anything with TNT.  I think they have a solid training philosophy, though.  Thank you for considering it.  My best friend growing up died of leukemia when we were 20 years old.  I still miss her.

No worries, Ada.  Coyotes won't do anything to you.  Domestic dogs scare me!  They are unpredictable!

Paris!!!  Awesome!!!!

You will have to keep your run fitness up between the two races by continuing your long runs after the half mary.  Don't slack on them!  Beginning now, you should do your bike rides on days when you will not be running.  Don't ride hard.  Just put some miles on your butt and legs.  Go to the pool at least once per week.  After the half mary, start doing harder rides and hitting the pool more often.  Don't forget to taper for both of the races!

Can't wait to hear about Paris!

Happy Birthday!!!!  Good job getting a longer ride done on the trainer!

Ha ha ha!!!  That's as bad as going for a bike ride and forgeting to take your bike!

Hi Linda!  Thanks for checking in!  I can imagine how 60 hour work weeks would prevent you from getting on the computer!  Sheesh!  So, what are your new goals?

Good for you!!!  No, it is not awful!  I like my trainer.  I also like the treadmill.