Just checked the blog and V - I loved your post. Not a rant at all! And, I agree with you and Rachel - people say all the time they can't believe I just turned 38. Well. I never smoked. I try to take care of myself. There is a benefit. My friend Sarah just bought a gorgeous dress for a wedding she's going to in July - she tried it on for me and asked me how it looked - and I said - honestly - I said it looks like you work hard (I know she does) and it looks like getting up at 6am to run 6 miles - it pays off and then I also said the dress is pretty. She looked amazing. And, it's because she works hard - she eats tofu. She runs a LOT. Anyway... so, yes. FYI - V, Rachel, Sarah - all of us - athletes. For sure.
Ok. So update on THIS athlete! :-) After a lot of fear. A lot of rain and slick roads preventing me from getting out there. Saturday morning. I got on the bike for the second time. I walked it to the park. It was still a little slick from the rain the night before. But, I knew I was looking for an excuse. It wasn't that bad. I wore regular sneakers (forget the clips for the time being). Threw a leg over the bike and almost fell right away - but, stopped. Got my mind in focus. Got back on and rode. Ok. So, I'm not sure what I thought it would be like out in the elements... but, it's so much harder riding outside than on a stationary bike. Lord. So. Did five miles and then they asked bikers to stop because there was a huge race in the park that day. It was enough time for me. I shifted gears. I did the toughest hill in the park - Harlem Hill. Then, I walked the bike home. I felt really good about it. Thanks for all your advice on this - it helped to just forget the clips for a while. As my scottish friend said - you learn to walk before you learn to run - "bin" the clips!
This morning, I swam for the first time in a while. I was right where I left off. I didn't lose anything in the pool. I think that the past month I took off getting over being so sick and then dealing with my uncle's passing - it didn't hurt my progress. It was like I hit the pause button. But, what I decided today is this.... I don't want to just "get through" the triathlon. I want to do it in a way that I'm proud of and that is safe. That said, I need to build up my cardio and my strength. And, I need to eat better - more protein.
I'll keep you posted! Cath
The difference between people who “always” workout and those that don’t is the fit people accept that they will always be in a state of “coming back.” Life will get in the way of your fitness strives. Accept it and make today the day you come back…again.
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Paris Half Marathon
Shelly, Bobbi, V, Delores
V and son after Berlin Marathon
Bobbi and V in Prague
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Back when we were together...I miss my friends! (Christy, V, E, Aura Lee & Angie)
Army Wives
Angie, Christy, V, Aura Lee and E
Cathy and Angie
Christy & V During 2007 Army Ten--Miler
1 comment:
Hi Cathy,
It is always good to hear from you.
Sounds like you had bike success! Good job.
Often times life gets in my way and I have to take a break due to some issue or another. I always stress about it and Pete will tell me not to worry that I will be better and stronger for the rest. He is always right. Sounds like you had a similar experience. I think if you have the foundation and you don't let the "break" get out of control, you will come back at a minimum at the same place and sometimes even stronger.
I really notice a difference if I don't have enough protein before a workout. Just last week, I ate cereal and fruit for breakfast instead of my usual egg/egg white with bacon bits, bread and fruit. I bonked at 5 miles. Same experience if I don't have some sort of protein before I lift.
Keep us posted.
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