Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on the treadmill at the gym.
A free birthday smoothie.
Home to chill and just order in Chinese food and do laundry because I'm heading out of town tomorrow.
MB wanted to take me out, but since I was still feeling run down and had the throat/nasal drip, I asked if we could just stay in this time. It was a relaxing night and exactly what I needed.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Wednesday swim, skipped due to feeling run down 4/17
This Wednesday swim looked like a lot of fun with a group as it was a LOT of 25s. I was intending to go, but I had been nursing a borderline sore throat and post nasal drip for the past couple of days, so I decided to stay home.
I did go during the day to apply for my Indian visa (and have subsequently heard that it's ready!!) and I came home and laid low.
I did go during the day to apply for my Indian visa (and have subsequently heard that it's ready!!) and I came home and laid low.
Easy Tuesday, 4/16, Only yoga.... but then biking!
A day when I "only" have to show up for yoga after work is an easy day.
As I've said before, however, yoga is becoming increasingly difficult. Not from a stamina point of view (which shows me that my heart is getting stronger), but from a stretching and strength perspective. I think that's the case -obviously- because my riding and running is tightening my quads, hamstrings, and legs all around and that they are often fatigued.
So, for example, when Beth gave us some time to get into headstands (that I LOVE! and get so excited and anxious about), I couldn't do it. I was so tired and I felt like it wasn't worth collapsing into my neck because the rest of my body was tired, so I skipped it. It made me feel really, really sad, honestly.
I just don't feel like I have the time right now to hone my yoga skills since I really need to keep moving forward with my endurance skills.
After yoga, I met my dad for dinner at Naniwa on Wells since I had started a low carb diet per my coach (more on that another time). When I got home, I decided to make up the hour and 15 minute bike I had skipped that morning, so needless to say I was up until about 10:30pm on the bike and then I find it hard to wind down...
As I've said before, however, yoga is becoming increasingly difficult. Not from a stamina point of view (which shows me that my heart is getting stronger), but from a stretching and strength perspective. I think that's the case -obviously- because my riding and running is tightening my quads, hamstrings, and legs all around and that they are often fatigued.
So, for example, when Beth gave us some time to get into headstands (that I LOVE! and get so excited and anxious about), I couldn't do it. I was so tired and I felt like it wasn't worth collapsing into my neck because the rest of my body was tired, so I skipped it. It made me feel really, really sad, honestly.
I just don't feel like I have the time right now to hone my yoga skills since I really need to keep moving forward with my endurance skills.
After yoga, I met my dad for dinner at Naniwa on Wells since I had started a low carb diet per my coach (more on that another time). When I got home, I decided to make up the hour and 15 minute bike I had skipped that morning, so needless to say I was up until about 10:30pm on the bike and then I find it hard to wind down...
Morning swim and evening 2 hour ride 4/15
Off to Union Station for a 2,500 yard swim in the morning. I like this pool a lot and it's close to work. Not only that, the parking is free and pretty cheap if you go over the free 2 hours.
There are always real swimmers there and although you have to share the lane sometimes, it's not too many people.
Lots of meetings at work and then home to ride for 2 hours on my trainer in the living room. Again, I really wasn't hitting my heart rate zones, but I stayed on the bike and worked on my shifting. I think as long as I'm putting in my time and not "over riding", we'll see the results.
I HOPE SO (at least)!!!!
There are always real swimmers there and although you have to share the lane sometimes, it's not too many people.
Lots of meetings at work and then home to ride for 2 hours on my trainer in the living room. Again, I really wasn't hitting my heart rate zones, but I stayed on the bike and worked on my shifting. I think as long as I'm putting in my time and not "over riding", we'll see the results.
I HOPE SO (at least)!!!!
Sunday, 1 hour bike ride and Grandma's headstone ceremony
Sunday marked one year since my Grandma Gussie died and we all got together to dedicate her headstone. Kate flew in from Brooklyn for the day and we all met at the cemetery in Arlington Heights.
I was happily surprised that Rabbi Heather Altman from Anshe Emet presided over the ceremony and she was lovely for a mostly lay crowd. I really like her.
Then we all went to lunch- on grandma- and enjoyed each other. It was a really fun lunch!
Afterwards, Kate and I dropped MB at home and she and I went to my gym for my workout. She walked on the treadmill and I did my bike workout. It's hard to keep my heart rate up both on my trainer and on the stationary bike. I really do prefer the compu-trainer. I was supposed to also make up a swim, but I skipped it because we just didn't have time + there was a kids group swimming and I wasn't about to try and swim around 30 8-year-olds!
After our workout, Kate and I went to a fancy dinner at Acadia via a trip to Little Goat and saying hello to cousin Gina.
I was happily surprised that Rabbi Heather Altman from Anshe Emet presided over the ceremony and she was lovely for a mostly lay crowd. I really like her.
Then we all went to lunch- on grandma- and enjoyed each other. It was a really fun lunch!
Afterwards, Kate and I dropped MB at home and she and I went to my gym for my workout. She walked on the treadmill and I did my bike workout. It's hard to keep my heart rate up both on my trainer and on the stationary bike. I really do prefer the compu-trainer. I was supposed to also make up a swim, but I skipped it because we just didn't have time + there was a kids group swimming and I wasn't about to try and swim around 30 8-year-olds!
After our workout, Kate and I went to a fancy dinner at Acadia via a trip to Little Goat and saying hello to cousin Gina.
4/13/13 Saturday recovery, not...
After my birthday blow out on Friday night, I woke up naturally around 8:30am and got up and cleaned the house, did the dishes and 3 loads of laundry.
I was really, really trying to avoid a 12k time trial outside at Chase Park.
I ran a bunch of errands and did a few other things and finally got over to the track around 2-3pm. After a warm up, I did a HORRIBLE time trial (slow) and really didn't run "hard" for the reason I was supposed to be doing it. I did run the 12k and then went home and quickly got ready for Tona's 40th surprise party.
I was really, really trying to avoid a 12k time trial outside at Chase Park.
I ran a bunch of errands and did a few other things and finally got over to the track around 2-3pm. After a warm up, I did a HORRIBLE time trial (slow) and really didn't run "hard" for the reason I was supposed to be doing it. I did run the 12k and then went home and quickly got ready for Tona's 40th surprise party.
4/12/13- Day of rest!
I had my birthday party on Friday night and it was a lot of fun!
Since my apartment is tiny, I rarely have people over anymore. Plus, we live so far north a lot of friends complain about coming up here, but I invited about 20-25 friends and my cousin Gina prepared all the food (Le Cordon Bleu grad).
Good times!!
Since my apartment is tiny, I rarely have people over anymore. Plus, we live so far north a lot of friends complain about coming up here, but I invited about 20-25 friends and my cousin Gina prepared all the food (Le Cordon Bleu grad).
Good times!!
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