me the horses and the songbirds

Wow.
I actually really enjoyed my bike ride this morning...wow. I can totally see the attraction to cycling now. Woke up about 45 seconds before the alarm went off. It was 5:00am. Wanted to be out the door by 5:30 but it was cloudy and the sun wasn't quite up so it was kinda dark. Waited for about 20 minutes and then headed out the door. Rode out towards the casino and it was calm, a bit cool but what a feeling being out there literally all by myself!! I could hear the songbirds cheering for me but the horses were a bit skeptical. There was a bit of mist on the highway and it was really cool to ride through that. The workout was 4 times 5 minute time trial intervals with 4 minutes easy pedalling in between. I talked to Justin for an hour yesterday and was telling him about our dear CoryF and how he puked on his time trial intervals...I assured JP that would NOT be happening...if I puke it because I am sick or really drunk...so Justin said, okay, work as hard as I can, up until just one notch below barfing. Thanks.
Soccer game tonight but forcast is for rain. Do they play in rain? I kind of hope not...

tired legs

Okay...so my legs are letting me know that I did all that biking and running on the weekend. Yep. They are tired!! Last night my little guy was so beat from running around outside yesterday that he kept tripping over his own feet. I said, "I know how you feel buddy!!" We were quite the pair. And then at soccer, the awesome new coach says about 5 minutes in "Okay parents!! We need your help for some drills!" That's right, I RAN around a soccer field for about half an hour as well!! In SANDALS!! I don't know anything about soccer but it was fun. And kids listen to everything you tell them. Before we left the house for soccer, my 5 year old says "Mom, I need to drink and eat lots to keep up my energy for soccer today!!" I am always telling him we need to be eating and drinking the right stuff...I never think he is hearing me, but apparently so.

On the go this week, a hard bike ride tomorrow. Will have to be in the early morning as we have another soccer game tomorrow night. A swim on Wednesday and a friggin hard run on Thursday. The next 3 weeks are friggin hell...HELL!! But this is when it all counts so will be sure to get it done.

beautiful day in Saskatoon!!

Got to the pool today in good time. I somehow landed the Swim Co-ordinator position in our local club and we had a board meeting today at 8:00. Justin's game plan was for a 2000 meter swim and an hour and 20 minute run. I felt a little bad about being out of the house for a good chunk of the afternoon yesterday and then again out the door early today and again an early morning meeting tomorrow...so I swam just 30 minutes but it was still around 1800 meters...close enough. Got changed and drove to the weir and ran the bridges and a little bit. Had to dig deep to find my legs those first few minutes!! Cranked some Motely Crue and Ozzy and 12 minutes in, was good to go. Had a terrific run!! Don't know what my legs will feel like tomorrow, but Garmin tells me I held an average 5.56/ kms...this is very good and steady for me...especially after my "epic" bike ride yesterday!! It was so gorgeous out there, I could have ran all day. But alas, soccer starts today so off to the soccer field we go.
A good friend was over the other day and made a very funny observation about me. He said "Since you have had kids, you speak in only three word sentences!!"
When I thought about it he was right...
Put that back!
Don't touch that!
Don't touch him!
Leave him alone!
Pick that up!
Eat your supper!
Drink your milk!
Get over here!

holy moly wind

Does a wind burn turn in to a sun tan? Cause you should see my face!! Holy Smokes!! I knew the wind was crazy here but did not appreciate how much until today. But got TWO and a HALF hours on my bike!! Milestone. Learned a TON today. No matter how warm it is in your back yard, always wear a bit warmer clothing on a bike ride out on the highway. Never leave a chocolate protein bar on the dash board. Just accept the fact that the wind is blowing you around, go to your happy place and pedal your heart out. Never take a pee break when Jenn has her camera with her. Don't give the car who leaned on their horn and scared the crap out of you, the finger...I thought afterwards, that probably was not a good idea. I am a mom, I should know better, always take some kleenex. Nobody out there cares that you are wearing your bronzing shimmer body lotion to hopefully enhance any tan you may be getting.
Anyway, was a good afternoon. THANK GOD Jenn and Kim were there, I am not sure I would have done that ride without them.
Next up is a swim in the morning and an hour and 20 minute run straight after. Let's see how my legs like that!!

big weekend training plans

Biggest so far. 2.5 hour bike ride tomorrow. A swim and a run on Sunday. Hopefully I feel good...have been in bed sick for the past two days. At work today but questionable. Missed my run yesterday as I was so sick. Did not do it today as I really wanted to get my bike ride in tomorrow and did not want to take the chance on getting ill again. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate today!! Oh the joys of this training! Going to take Julie's advice and do this 2.5 hour ride in 30 minute spurts. Should help to break it down into a more manageable ride! And food...I have to think about the food I am going to take. And the weather is going to be awesome! A LOW of plus 8...a high of 18....whoo hoo!!!! Here comes the weekend!!