I could tell that training started off on the wrong foot this week when on Monday I found myself nutritionally depleted after one spin class. I didn’t expect this trend to continue the next morning by waking up in the early hours on Tuesday to a stomach revolt that proceeded to empty the contents of [...]
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For me, training tends to mirror life, with many of the same pitfalls and opportunities. I’ve begun to realize the same blocks I put in my “real” life apply to my training regimen. Along these lines, I found some great advice over at tinybuddha.com: http://tinybuddha.com/blog/live-your-life-out-loud-30-ways-to-get-started/ Some days, I feel strong and full of unlimited energy. These are never the days that you worry about. This morning’s spin class was a just a little bit miserable. It was likely due to a combination of legs still feeling tired from snowshoeing on Saturday, combined with gorging on 18 pies at [...] When it rains in Vegas, it snows in the mountains. Mount Charleston to be exact. We got an unusual and refreshing week full of real rain. You know the kind. It starts and doesn’t stop for hours and everything stays wet. In my memory, it’s been years since it’s rained like [...] My friend Michael mentioned in one of his facebook posts yesterday that the climb out of Lake Mead is knarly and that little statement planted a seed. I got scared – a little. This past week I’ve been getting a little more serious about training. I did back to back spin classes [...] I have been at this for a couple of months now and sometimes start to feel a bit discouraged. It feels like the more I decide to set a reasonable goal, the harder it gets. But I have kept at it, even, if all I am able to do in a day is [...] I had breakfast with my cousin from out of town recently and he made a great suggestion that I want to pass along to you guys. As we get more serious about training, nutrition is going to become more of a key element to keep us strong and lean. For those of us who [...] It’s a good thing that Tracy has been blogging about swimming. It’s kept it on the forefront of my mind. My goal this week was to get in to the pool. Preferably twice. I’ve done one so far and am not quite certain where to schedule my next one. Friday maybe. [...] Happy Monday everyone! Sorry for the lag in blogging! This past weekend was moving weekend and thus a bit busier. Not to worry though, I HAVE been training by starting spin class, doing yoga and core work as well as meeting and walking with the girls. Now this last part [...] **Tracy is a guest blogger for SilvermanOrBust.com. Tracy has a long background in fitness and has raced numerous Triathlons among other events. She is also a physical therapist completing a graduate degree. Tracy is going into her second year as a pro-triathlete. ** In line with the open water topic last week, it’s important [...] |
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