10K along the river

The past week has not been pretty.  Work has managed to get in the way of most of the workouts, although I did manage to run 8 last Sunday (with the girls), a quick 30 minute run at work (snuck out of a meeting and hit the gym) and then a 90 minute bike on Wednesday night.  But nowhere near what I had planned.  Luckily the winter maintenance program is fairly forgiving and the mileage requirements are too extreme.  My official plan doesn't begin for another 4 weeks - and I will be ready.

Today we did 10K along the river downtown.  The Chinook winds were blowing on the way out, which made it a little chillier than it was.  But the 5 k coming back was amazing.  The wind at our backs and the sun on our faces - we weren't sure if it was the run that made us sweat or the sun (I think it was the run and last night's bottle of wine).

I'm looking forward to supper (stuffed meatloaf, sweet potatoes and veggies)...dessert will have to wait for another night. Unless we have something hidden in the cupboards...(fingers crossed).

Glad we moved the trainer...

A couple of days ago (or maybe weeks), Alan suggested we move the trainer into the TV room.  The best idea ever.  Today was the first day back to work after the holidays, and despite my best intentions, I didn't make it to the gym.  So I came home at 7:30 and hopped on the trainer - in front of the TV. 

Did I mention that the TV is a projector...with a decent size screen. I'm thinking we could get some videos of the highway and imagine we're cycling on the road - add a few hills and it could be a good thing.  I'm sure someone has already invented it - if not, then I am staking a claim on this idea.

The ride went well.  Coronation Street and half of Gossip Girl with Jocelyn - what a great way to ride.  

Keep pedalling...

Back in the saddle again...

Happy New Year, everyone!  A new look to the blog to start things off right.  

Well 2009 is officially here and I am back in the saddle again - both blogging and training.  My training has been going as planned since the beginning of December, with last week being an exceptional week (how I have enjoyed the holiday break).  My workouts consist of mostly bike/swim or run/strength training combinations.  So far I haven't missed a day, other than my birthday (and no one should have to work out on their birthday) - besides the gym was closed.

Alan and I "ran" in the New Year at the Resolution Run. It was the first time we ran together and I enjoyed the company - although we didn't talk much (other than when we each had to tie our shoe).  Our time was around 32:30, which I was pleased with given I had significantly over dressed. I'm sure Alan would have preferred a slightly faster pace.

Today, I didn't want to go to the gym.  And when Alan said he was going grocery shopping instead, I was very tempted to join him.  However, last night I indulged in some nacho chips and cheese (you know the spicy kind you make on the stove that is all fat and chemicals - mmm, it was so good) so I knew I should make up for that. So I ran 2 miles straight (no 10 and 1's today) and then did my strength training (a little less on the arms) followed it all with a 1,500m swim (I did a lot of pull drills to make up for the light arm work earlier). Afterwards, I was very glad I went...feeling good.

All for now...