I love watching the opening ceremonies from the Olympics... my daughter calls them "My China." She was adopted from China almost 3 yrs ago, on Jan. 15. We try to give her as much of her culture as possible, despite the fact we live in the US. We take her for Chinese Dance, Chinese preschool on saturdays. She is dancing in Chinese New Year. I have to show her this in the morning.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Here we go again.
Well, today I went back to work for the first time in two months and did two massages.........
AND I FEEL GREAT!!!!
When I went back in October and tried to go back to work, I did two massages and was wrecked for about two weeks after. I couldn't move. I think I have found the trick, but I won't reveal for the fact it might backfire on me.
Monday begins my triathlon training season, I think I am in a good position for it. So far this is how my schedule looks for the triathlon season.
May 2, 2009 or May 9, 2009 White Lake half-ironman. I am doing this as part of a relay. Jen F is swimming (1.2 miles), I am cycling (56 miles) and a gentleman from our gym is doing the run (half-marathon.) WOOHOO, my first ironman type event, even though I am relaying it.
May 23, 2009 Skirtchaser 5k - - Women start in a catch me wave, 3 minutes later, here come the guys in the skirtchaser wave. Mitch and I are both planning on doing it. His only requirement is catch me and then stay with me. I suck at running, but a friend of mine runs marathons, and she is going to help me train for my running. I need the help.
June 28, 2009 Smile Train triathlon - - Benefitting the Smile train. Helping kids with cleft lip and cleft pallate in countries where the parents can't afford the surgery.
September 11, 12 - - MS150 in New Bern, NC Benefitting the National MS Society, ENC chapter.
October 11, 2009 - - Ramblin' Rose women's only triathlon - this will be my second year racing in it. I hope to improve my time, but most of all, enjoy myself.
I am hoping to do well, have fun most importantly and go from there. I want to lose a little weight and tone up the body.
So, Here we go again. Let me know what you think of the schedule.
AND I FEEL GREAT!!!!
When I went back in October and tried to go back to work, I did two massages and was wrecked for about two weeks after. I couldn't move. I think I have found the trick, but I won't reveal for the fact it might backfire on me.
Monday begins my triathlon training season, I think I am in a good position for it. So far this is how my schedule looks for the triathlon season.
May 2, 2009 or May 9, 2009 White Lake half-ironman. I am doing this as part of a relay. Jen F is swimming (1.2 miles), I am cycling (56 miles) and a gentleman from our gym is doing the run (half-marathon.) WOOHOO, my first ironman type event, even though I am relaying it.
May 23, 2009 Skirtchaser 5k - - Women start in a catch me wave, 3 minutes later, here come the guys in the skirtchaser wave. Mitch and I are both planning on doing it. His only requirement is catch me and then stay with me. I suck at running, but a friend of mine runs marathons, and she is going to help me train for my running. I need the help.
June 28, 2009 Smile Train triathlon - - Benefitting the Smile train. Helping kids with cleft lip and cleft pallate in countries where the parents can't afford the surgery.
September 11, 12 - - MS150 in New Bern, NC Benefitting the National MS Society, ENC chapter.
October 11, 2009 - - Ramblin' Rose women's only triathlon - this will be my second year racing in it. I hope to improve my time, but most of all, enjoy myself.
I am hoping to do well, have fun most importantly and go from there. I want to lose a little weight and tone up the body.
So, Here we go again. Let me know what you think of the schedule.
Friday, December 19, 2008
White Lake Half
I am relaying the White Lake Half-Iron.
I have put together a co-ed team. JF on the swim, me on the bike and a gentleman on the run.
There is a lot going on lately.....I am headed to Savannah for a cycling meeting. I can't wait. It will be a great learning experience. They are also supporting a walk and a training ride, which will be great since I love the beauty of Savannah and will be able to take my bike with me. My mom might be going as well. We are not sure yet.
Kara
I have put together a co-ed team. JF on the swim, me on the bike and a gentleman on the run.
There is a lot going on lately.....I am headed to Savannah for a cycling meeting. I can't wait. It will be a great learning experience. They are also supporting a walk and a training ride, which will be great since I love the beauty of Savannah and will be able to take my bike with me. My mom might be going as well. We are not sure yet.
Kara
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Here we go again
It is amazing how short your off-season is, when you decide to do an Olympic distance triathlon. I have decided to step it up this year and do One Olympic distance and two sprints. All of them benefit a charity of some sort...but the only one I know for sure is the smile train. A friend of mine runs the one here and I wanted to do it this year...but the neck and time precluded me from doing it. I am also doing the Ramblin' Rose again...Which benefits Girls On The Run. Neat charity...google it and check them out.
So....any suggestions in the southeast for a decent, but not killer Oly. I am considering the Nautica in Miami as I have a friend who lives down there and I could combine the trip.
Kara
So....any suggestions in the southeast for a decent, but not killer Oly. I am considering the Nautica in Miami as I have a friend who lives down there and I could combine the trip.
Kara
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I'm BAAaaacckkk
So I am back in the groove. Two months after my last triathlon...1 month after my wreck.
I got the van back today and I am heading back to work on the 20th. I need to. It's been a long couple of weeks and I need the adult time. All the time I spend with the kids, I need some freakin' adult conversation. I also need the peace and quiet.
So, starting tomorrow I hit the bike again. The trainer is set up and ready to go. I am getting an earlier jump on my training base than I did last season. I am going to build slowly, and go from there.
So here is the starting point.
188.5 lbs
2 tris in 2008, going for at least 3 in 2009, plus some 5ks...including skirtchaser with the hubby.
MS150 (60 miles)
screw the neck...it's time to HTFU and get going. I figure at this point...it's always going to hurt...As long as nothing goes numb....go with it. That is what a heating pad is for.
Help me out...hook me up with some inspiration and some good training ideas.
Kara
I got the van back today and I am heading back to work on the 20th. I need to. It's been a long couple of weeks and I need the adult time. All the time I spend with the kids, I need some freakin' adult conversation. I also need the peace and quiet.
So, starting tomorrow I hit the bike again. The trainer is set up and ready to go. I am getting an earlier jump on my training base than I did last season. I am going to build slowly, and go from there.
So here is the starting point.
188.5 lbs
2 tris in 2008, going for at least 3 in 2009, plus some 5ks...including skirtchaser with the hubby.
MS150 (60 miles)
screw the neck...it's time to HTFU and get going. I figure at this point...it's always going to hurt...As long as nothing goes numb....go with it. That is what a heating pad is for.
Help me out...hook me up with some inspiration and some good training ideas.
Kara
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