16 months ago I had high blood pressure of around 150/119 was a number I saw often my doctor put me on two different kind of blood pressure pills, he told me I had to make a decision to make, keep going like I am and live a shorter life ! Or change your ways and live longer !!Yes I was having fun but didn't really realize how I was negatively impacting my life and everyone that depended on me !
So after some extensive testing away I went on my fitness quest ! I looked like lots of people in the gym I see now the first timers the ones you won't see in another month but I kept at it ! Never giving up then in the spring of last year I decided that this was going to be my new sport ! Triathlon !!!!!!! I have enjoyed most of it so far ! The only part I find real hard is watching my kids face when I'm walking out the door with my gym bag in hand and all they want is to spend time with me ! Or when I'm completely exhausted from work and training and I'm a little cranky !!! But I'm learning to watch that! I've spent some time today making out my plans for the upcoming week so things are looking good do far!!!
Have A happy Easter !!!
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Friday, 6 April 2012
Weather changes
I'm trying to think back over the years if I have ever seen a winter like we just had? I really don't think that we can do anything to stop the changes, I know we can recycle and cut the harmful gasses that destroy the ozone, and helpful stuff like that but I really think that the planet is just in cycles.
The planet is a living thing and all living things have to change, I hope it changes for the good !
I have noticed that people on this earth are changing also ! The is a lot less courtesy around I think that needs to change, less respect around I think that needs to change, say thank-you ! Hold a door open for someone and not slam it in their face just try to be considerate all the time that's all it takes !
Be positive, there is nothing more non productive than negativity it sucks !!!
I'm around lots of negative people, during the day and if your not carful you will bring that negative feelings home or carry them around with you ! Please do your best to avoid negative people, thoughts, and feelings!!
Change is good we all need to chafe a few things in our lives, it takes time ! Some more than others ! I expected change to fast !!! From my old lifestyle to my new I think I thought I could go from fat to fit way to quick ! ;) I also thought since I was doing sooooo much exercise I could eat anything I wanted ! But no I can't I need to monitor what goes into the tank, I haven't been eating like I used to eat but still can CHANGE a few things, like dressing, spreads and coffee to name a few ! My training plan isn't fitting in to good on Wednesday's to good I might have to CHANGE that too!!!
Living my busy everyday life without a plan is not working I have to CHANGE that too, this weekend is my chance to CHANGE that!!!!
Unfortunately my body is CHANGING and I need to be aware of that to I always rip through a workout even if something is hurting I need to train smarter not harder ! Is a part of me is hurting I need to CHANGE it up and modify it and keep going and not mope around feeling sorry for myself things are going to get much more harder from here on in ! I wonder some days if I have enough guts to train for an ironman, but I'm not going to give up !!! This weekend is a pick myself up weekend and get focused ! A good friend told me the race season is officially started so I better get my act straightened out and CHANGE!!!
TIME TO CHANGE !
The planet is a living thing and all living things have to change, I hope it changes for the good !
I have noticed that people on this earth are changing also ! The is a lot less courtesy around I think that needs to change, less respect around I think that needs to change, say thank-you ! Hold a door open for someone and not slam it in their face just try to be considerate all the time that's all it takes !
Be positive, there is nothing more non productive than negativity it sucks !!!
I'm around lots of negative people, during the day and if your not carful you will bring that negative feelings home or carry them around with you ! Please do your best to avoid negative people, thoughts, and feelings!!
Change is good we all need to chafe a few things in our lives, it takes time ! Some more than others ! I expected change to fast !!! From my old lifestyle to my new I think I thought I could go from fat to fit way to quick ! ;) I also thought since I was doing sooooo much exercise I could eat anything I wanted ! But no I can't I need to monitor what goes into the tank, I haven't been eating like I used to eat but still can CHANGE a few things, like dressing, spreads and coffee to name a few ! My training plan isn't fitting in to good on Wednesday's to good I might have to CHANGE that too!!!
Living my busy everyday life without a plan is not working I have to CHANGE that too, this weekend is my chance to CHANGE that!!!!
Unfortunately my body is CHANGING and I need to be aware of that to I always rip through a workout even if something is hurting I need to train smarter not harder ! Is a part of me is hurting I need to CHANGE it up and modify it and keep going and not mope around feeling sorry for myself things are going to get much more harder from here on in ! I wonder some days if I have enough guts to train for an ironman, but I'm not going to give up !!! This weekend is a pick myself up weekend and get focused ! A good friend told me the race season is officially started so I better get my act straightened out and CHANGE!!!
TIME TO CHANGE !
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Another one of those days !
So last night my rear dérailleur screwed up so of course the bike shops are very busy and I try to adjust it myself and then messed it up more then tonight I plug my new swimp3 player in and unplug it without ejecting it and now that's screwed up, so sore shoulder sore foot and broken equipment !
But I know what I have to do !
Go to the gym and spin swim without music focus !
Easier said than done !!!
But I know what I have to do !
Go to the gym and spin swim without music focus !
Easier said than done !!!
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Same old problem
As you know I love to eat ! I find it hard to believe to believe I can quit smoking and drinking and train every day and not miss any days with the best motivation ! Yet I can't seem to get this food thing under control ! I know it sounds whiney but man it's a hard situation to control !
I've been fluttering through for the last couple months waiting for a break threw to come but nothing !
I am not going to give up I will continue to try and try but my poor ankle can't take all this weight pounding on it ! I will continue the elliptical with minimal running but with Guelph only 10 weeks away the most at 2 lbs a week will be 20 lbs and I have a hard month for diets with a charity hockey tournament and a business trip to Milwaukee for 5 days so definite planning will be needed !
I'm happy to see my friends Peter and Liz and Lisa doing well with the battle but no success for me yet ! But I won't give up!!!
Have a great day!
I've been fluttering through for the last couple months waiting for a break threw to come but nothing !
I am not going to give up I will continue to try and try but my poor ankle can't take all this weight pounding on it ! I will continue the elliptical with minimal running but with Guelph only 10 weeks away the most at 2 lbs a week will be 20 lbs and I have a hard month for diets with a charity hockey tournament and a business trip to Milwaukee for 5 days so definite planning will be needed !
I'm happy to see my friends Peter and Liz and Lisa doing well with the battle but no success for me yet ! But I won't give up!!!
Have a great day!
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Monday, 2 April 2012
A way of life
Triathlon started as just a hobby sport like hockey is to me ! I think about hockey usually the day before I play if at all ! Triathlon is an everyday commitment !! I get lots of people and friends that say "I think your crazy" or "that's not good for you" or my favorite "your over training" in those people's eyes I may be crazy and they might think I'm over training but I have a plan and a coach and a new way of life ! And yes the day I had today would put a non triathlete to bed but here we go ill try to explain it !!!
Wake up at 445 am get ready for work (7 am start) I like to toddle around in the morning work a full day till 530 pm and head home (1hour drive) to whitby for our Drtc monthly board meeting, discuss club business for two hours then scarf down a snack and head to the pool for a 1 hour swim ! After the swim of course I'm hungry again so shepherds pie and a salad and a small piece of lasagna ! Yes yes I know I shouldn't eat that close to bed time but when your in the 260s you need fuel for your ship!!!
Hoping to be in bed by 11:15 to get up at 500 am tomorrow to start it all over again!!! Leave for work at 6 home to the gym at 630 do my 25 mins on the tread mill 40 mins on the elliptical then my 1 hour of weights and whammoo
Its 930 pm again!!
And yes to some it might seem like I'm complaining but I'm not, I'm just trying to explain the life style and commitment changes it takes to be a triathlete!
Have a great day!
Wake up at 445 am get ready for work (7 am start) I like to toddle around in the morning work a full day till 530 pm and head home (1hour drive) to whitby for our Drtc monthly board meeting, discuss club business for two hours then scarf down a snack and head to the pool for a 1 hour swim ! After the swim of course I'm hungry again so shepherds pie and a salad and a small piece of lasagna ! Yes yes I know I shouldn't eat that close to bed time but when your in the 260s you need fuel for your ship!!!
Hoping to be in bed by 11:15 to get up at 500 am tomorrow to start it all over again!!! Leave for work at 6 home to the gym at 630 do my 25 mins on the tread mill 40 mins on the elliptical then my 1 hour of weights and whammoo
Its 930 pm again!!
And yes to some it might seem like I'm complaining but I'm not, I'm just trying to explain the life style and commitment changes it takes to be a triathlete!
Have a great day!
Sunday, 1 April 2012
April fools day!
Happy April fools day ! Time to switch the triathlon switch from winter maintenance to training for a race !
Many of my friends have started their training for a race but mine is still 3 weeks away ! That will be 20 weeks to my ironman 70.3 things are well on there way to work out just fine ! Providing I don't get injured I will be happy !
Hockey is over for the season and till after my ironman ! We didn't win but there was lots of fireworks at the game just the way I like to finish off the season. ! I felt a small groin pull today so I will have to take special care it doesn't develop into anything
Coach Paul still has me running and cycling indoors which is ok with me ! It's kinda crappy outside !
I'm hoping to have time to pick up my new bike in the middle of the month ! Very excited about that to get tearing up the quiet country roads !
Cross your fingers for a good week !
Many of my friends have started their training for a race but mine is still 3 weeks away ! That will be 20 weeks to my ironman 70.3 things are well on there way to work out just fine ! Providing I don't get injured I will be happy !
Hockey is over for the season and till after my ironman ! We didn't win but there was lots of fireworks at the game just the way I like to finish off the season. ! I felt a small groin pull today so I will have to take special care it doesn't develop into anything
Coach Paul still has me running and cycling indoors which is ok with me ! It's kinda crappy outside !
I'm hoping to have time to pick up my new bike in the middle of the month ! Very excited about that to get tearing up the quiet country roads !
Cross your fingers for a good week !
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