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Triwomen Talked Me Down
Tonight I attended a meeting of Triwomen to discuss a training schedule for our upcoming events. I am only concentrating on the Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon in September. I felt a little better after hearing what type of training I should be doing. I am still freaked out about the bike part of the whole thing and fear bike accidents. I will have to get over that but at least I have a plan. I have about two months until I have to start the serious training plans and I am going to use it to get to the baseline I need in each event. Stay tuned.
Weighty Issues
Samoan Airlines is going to be charging customers airfare based on weight. I have seen figures from 78% to 93% as the rate of obesity in Samoa and from 70% to 80% in the United States. Suffice it to say that obesity is a problem in the world. The idea that we may be charged for our obesity when we fly is a sobering situation.
I have spent most of my adulthood being and/or fighting obesity so I know that it’s a touchy subject. I am still fighting the battle as we speak. I can just picture getting to the airport in time to get on the scale before boarding my flight. What?
On the other hand I can see the dilemma that the airlines face and every pound matters. Particularly for airlines that fly small planes. I have been told that some airlines ask people their weight and speculate that the passengers probably lie. Scary when too much weight may affect the flight.
Do you think this is fair? I’m not sure how I feel.
Three Mile Walk ….Pretty Slow!
So this week I added walking to my routine. My challenged knee was very unhappy and today I was limping more than walking. Three miles in 58 minutes. Good grief I have to pick up the pace on that puppy. It was nice to get outside though and I know that I have a lot of time for improvement. Still haven’t been on the bike. I will do that when I return from my conference next week. Triathlon on my mind.
The Deed Is Done!
Congratulations on your registration into the 2013 Athleta Iron Girl Sandy Hook triathlon. Thanks for being part of the Iron Girl lifestyle! We look forward to meeting you at the event. If you have any questions from now until the event, please email us directly at sandyhook@irongirl.com because we’re here for you.
I FEEL LIKE AN ATHLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday in the Park
Today I went to the park for the first time since the day after Christmas. It was 36 degrees and breezy. Not exactly my ideal walking temperature. Mid forties are better for the knees but whatever. I walked 1.8 miles and since I was late and it was chilly I called it quits. I consider today the first day of my training for the Tri. I will keep you informed.
How Much Can I Remember in the Pool?
Keep your face in the water, don’t hesitate when you breathe, elbows high, glide. Did I mention that I’m slow as all get out? Oh for goodness sake. Once I start swimming I can barely remember where I am. The coach is having no mercy and that’s what I wanted but yesterday and today I am exhausted. I guess there is progress but it’s not much at this point. I’m not exactly discouraged but… So this evening I’m saying to myself SUCK IT UP and just continue to do what you’re doing. No sympathy needed. Just perseverance on my part. What do you say?
100 Yards Down, 780 To Go
Today for the first time I swam 100 yards freestyle without stopping. Thanks to my friend Tony who swam next to me and convinced me that I could do it. I still freak out at some point but it used to be before I reached 50 yards. Now I don’t begin to have a real problem until I am into the third lap (75 yards). When the panic sets in I remind myself that I can breathe every two strokes instead of every three and that slowing down and taking mental control works. So a long way to go to the half mile I need for my Tri but I have plenty of time to get there. Progress feels good!
Swim Team Meeting
Yesterday we had a meeting of our swim team and as usual we spent a lot of time laughing and joking before getting down to business. We did however start to plan our spring activity schedule and I am looking forward to warmer weather and being outside more. I can feel it.
Brick City Master Swim Team Meeting
Life Without Technology?
My computer is back! Thirteen days without it and I was nearly out of my mind. I had to share my old computer with my husband who has taken it over. Didn’t have my files, my pictures etc. In my defense I do teach on-line but I was as crazy without it as the young people are if any of their technology goes on the blink. Listen up people most of us are addicted. No electricity, we freak out. No TV, phone, radio etc., we don’t know what to do. I think it’s time to step back and think about our dependence on this stuff. We no longer talk face to face, play games with family or write notes and letters. We are becoming uncommunicative, anti-social loners. Could that account for some of the crime that is taking place all over the world? Hmn
First Steps the Hardest 