Wednesday, July 25, 2007
I did it!
I started training yesterday and it felt great! I biked for 20 mins in Z2, ran for 10 in Z2 and learned all the weight machines and did the weight workout. I am going to bike tonight, swim and run tomorrow and maybe weights again on Friday. Anyway-Happy Training!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Heart Rate training
Hey-
I just wanted to share an article with you about HR Training. I thought it was interesting. Basically says the same thing Don Fink does but here it is anyway: http://www.trinewbies.com/Article2.asp?ArticleID=40
Enjoy!
I just wanted to share an article with you about HR Training. I thought it was interesting. Basically says the same thing Don Fink does but here it is anyway: http://www.trinewbies.com/Article2.asp?ArticleID=40
Enjoy!
Today's the day
Hi All,
I am making a commitment to you today (and to myself) I am officially starting my training, again. Check back tomorrow! I will let you know how it went!
TTFN!
I am making a commitment to you today (and to myself) I am officially starting my training, again. Check back tomorrow! I will let you know how it went!
TTFN!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
How Time Fly's!!!!!!! (Ha, I crack myself up!!)
Just a friendly reminder that we have 338 days and 15 hours to go!!!! (Now THAT is motivating!!!!).
SUPER FLY???? Say what?????
Yo-I am Supa Fly, according to my co-workers. Ok, not SUPER FLY but SupA Fly. I really don't have anything to blog because all I am doing is sitting on my fat butt and eating bon bon's. Ok, I am not doing that either but the scale doesn't like me and my heart doens't like me. Alright, I am going to work out...tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Shout Out
Just a short shout out to the Tri Flys for a great day on Sunday. A very special wink wink to B Sue Fly for her first ever triathlon . You rock!!!
I now can say I sleep with a tri-athlete!!! (and that is as close as I will ever get to doing one myself).
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
athletic supporters
t fly and the fly never made it to mom and dad's for the photo op so here are the three of us, two Ironmen and one athletic supporter :-)
I can now be called a triathlete!!
Here is a picture of the three fly girls (t fly, b sue fly and the fly)
Well my first triathlon experience was humbling, inspiring, enlightening, educational and so much FUN!!!
I am so glad that I did the Valley Girl -- I wish I didn't have to wait a year to get to do it again; although over the next year I plan to find myself a road bike, no more Pee Wee Herman bike.
Now here is the recap for nobody but myself :-)
The swim was as hard as I thought it would be, I kept my head above water the entire time and met some nice gals along the way. It was so much fun to be in such a friendly, encouraging environment. I was surprised when I was out of the water in less than 20 minutes and alive, it was excellent!!
The bike ride was interesting, I didn't like the chubbier than me 41 year old who blew past me, but I had to remind myself that I was saving my quads for the run :-) The funniest part was that I was passed by at least 150 people on the bike ride, at the very end I just put my bike in the lowest gear possible and rode down the last hill and passed two people, I guess I am a little bit competitive.
The run was really fun. My hip flexor was killing me at the start of the third mile, so while I wanted to stop, it hurt way more to walk so I just kept running. I caught the 41 year old that passed me on the bike, so I had a little bit of satisfaction there.
After the race I was hopped up on adrenaline and then had a major blood sugar crash, fortunately the Fly Mom made a protein shake and the Donkey Llama recommended some Coke, that combo brought me back to the land of the living quickly, thank goodness!
I am really excited for the Ironman and all of the races in between. Now if only I felt as good on my run this evening as I did on Sunday...
Well my first triathlon experience was humbling, inspiring, enlightening, educational and so much FUN!!!
I am so glad that I did the Valley Girl -- I wish I didn't have to wait a year to get to do it again; although over the next year I plan to find myself a road bike, no more Pee Wee Herman bike.
Now here is the recap for nobody but myself :-)
The swim was as hard as I thought it would be, I kept my head above water the entire time and met some nice gals along the way. It was so much fun to be in such a friendly, encouraging environment. I was surprised when I was out of the water in less than 20 minutes and alive, it was excellent!!
The bike ride was interesting, I didn't like the chubbier than me 41 year old who blew past me, but I had to remind myself that I was saving my quads for the run :-) The funniest part was that I was passed by at least 150 people on the bike ride, at the very end I just put my bike in the lowest gear possible and rode down the last hill and passed two people, I guess I am a little bit competitive.
The run was really fun. My hip flexor was killing me at the start of the third mile, so while I wanted to stop, it hurt way more to walk so I just kept running. I caught the 41 year old that passed me on the bike, so I had a little bit of satisfaction there.
After the race I was hopped up on adrenaline and then had a major blood sugar crash, fortunately the Fly Mom made a protein shake and the Donkey Llama recommended some Coke, that combo brought me back to the land of the living quickly, thank goodness!
I am really excited for the Ironman and all of the races in between. Now if only I felt as good on my run this evening as I did on Sunday...
Saturday, July 14, 2007
How I am preparing for my first Triathlon
Well, I just rode my bike around the block and I will now wear my goggles into the shower. I can't wear my cap because Anna didn't drop it off. My clothes are laid out, I think I am ready.
Wait, now I have to go swimming with fly daddy. I think I am prepared.
Wait, now I have to go swimming with fly daddy. I think I am prepared.
Friday, July 13, 2007
I really need to start doing somthing here folks...
I can't believe I have been such a slacker. Next week I am all about the trianing. I think Valley Girl this weekend will be a very rude awakening for me but I will get some cool temporary tattoos so it's worth it. Maybe I could pitch a sign somewhere that says "Will swim, bike and run for temporary tattoos". Does that make me a nerd? Ciao! Happy Friday the 13th!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
This Tri-Fly needs fly goggles
My eyes and mouth were absolutely full of flies, I think my corneas look like a windshield!!! I guess the more you do this stuff the more equipment you realize that you need. I am not sure if I can afford this sport. . .I think I will wear my safety goggles on my next ride, I am pretty sure that they will work to keep my eyes fresh and clean and they won't cost me a dime. In the words of Ron Weasley. . .that's brilliant :-)
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Tonight, I actually didn't want to stop running!
I was amazed but after running for about 35 minutes, I arrived at home and decided I didn't feel like stopping. . . amazing! Even when my heart rate was in zone 3, I felt really good! I think I may have seen a very tiny piece of IRON in my leg :-)
I actually ran the entire time, verrrrrrry slowly up a few hills, but I was running all the same. So, as I am cruising along (I use this term loosely) this 20-ish couple drove past me, I was cresting a hill and thus moving close to a snails pace (maybe a bit faster) and the both looked over at me and started laughing! I was at first indignant, but then I decided that they were a great motivation! So now I also have tiny piece of IRON in my will. . .
I actually ran the entire time, verrrrrrry slowly up a few hills, but I was running all the same. So, as I am cruising along (I use this term loosely) this 20-ish couple drove past me, I was cresting a hill and thus moving close to a snails pace (maybe a bit faster) and the both looked over at me and started laughing! I was at first indignant, but then I decided that they were a great motivation! So now I also have tiny piece of IRON in my will. . .
Sunday, July 8, 2007
157 participants in the Female 35-39 y.o. age group
That is a large bunch of crazy old ladies!! I was shocked that there were that many, as long as I am not last in my age group I will be happy :-) It's funny though, at the rate I am going (or not going as the case may be) I will be last, but at least I will finish!!
Actually, I am making up a calendar and have my workouts scheduled, that should help to keep me on track, except for tomorrow because "The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter" is on A&E tonight at 10 pm and there is no way that I can miss that and thus the morning workout will be very tough.
I am such a Harry Potter nerd, but I am just so excited for the new movie and the book to come out!! Sorry, I digressed, this is an Ironman blog not Harry Potter, I am back on track now.
Actually, I am making up a calendar and have my workouts scheduled, that should help to keep me on track, except for tomorrow because "The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter" is on A&E tonight at 10 pm and there is no way that I can miss that and thus the morning workout will be very tough.
I am such a Harry Potter nerd, but I am just so excited for the new movie and the book to come out!! Sorry, I digressed, this is an Ironman blog not Harry Potter, I am back on track now.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Fly Daddy is posting for the first time!!!
Not really, but now I know why he doesn't post...it would take him hours to type out a two sentence thought, seriously. So mom and I decided that we would post for him :-)
He has decided after looking at the "just finish program" he is going to compact all of the "rest days" onto the beginning of his training, I am looking forward to seeing how that works.
He has decided after looking at the "just finish program" he is going to compact all of the "rest days" onto the beginning of his training, I am looking forward to seeing how that works.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Ironman CDA is sold out for 2008
Well guys-
IM CDA is sold out. Can you believe it? It took 6 days. I weighed myself this morning. I sure hope I can see the scale move down while training for this. I am not working out today but I will be the rest of the week. There are 2846 participants signed up. Only 627 of them are women, that's 22%. We've got to get strong and show these men what we are made of.
IM CDA is sold out. Can you believe it? It took 6 days. I weighed myself this morning. I sure hope I can see the scale move down while training for this. I am not working out today but I will be the rest of the week. There are 2846 participants signed up. Only 627 of them are women, that's 22%. We've got to get strong and show these men what we are made of.
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