did it....1:48

That folks is how long I was on my bike this morning! Holy hell, getting out of bed was a chore. I had checked my e-mail before going to bed last night and Justin had sent me a really nice and encouraging note that spurred me on to get the hell up today and get that bike ride in...me thinks he has seen all the red squares lately on my training site...when you click "skipped day" the square turns this bright ugly red.

And isn't it funny how The Universe works. The reason I was out there today (if not only to get a solid bike ride in and enjoy the sun coming up) was that when I was on my way back to town a dog that looked like a black lab kind of a dog was running down the highway, the wrong way, in the middle of the road. I saw a truck coming and have you ever had time stop on you? Well, it did for me today as the truck was not slowing down and that dog was missed getting hit by about an inch. I am not exagerrating here. The driver did not swerve or anything!! I hadn't even noticed that I had braked and stopped my bike. The dog took off again down the highway and I jumped back on my bike and pedalled like mad to catch her. Finally, I got up beside her and called to her to come over to me...she ran beside me as I slowed and stopped and could grab her collar. An absolutely beautiful dog!! I could tell she was loved and looked after and there was a phone number on her collar. I had left the house this morning without my cell phone and actually even went back the few blocks when I thought of it to grab it...The Universe again!! So I called the number, talked to the owner, who was nearly in tears when I told her what happened. The owner came and got her and all was good. I had to sit on the side of the highway holding this dog, who's name was Shady, for about 15 minutes waiting but it was so peaceful out there and I just enjoyed the morning and rubbed Shady's ears and chin.

i am such a HACK!!!

I feel the need to apologize to my tri-buddies for being such a lazy bum the last week and a bit...I was out for lunch with a tri-buddy and we ran into some other triathlon people and to hear them all talk about their training and bike rides and runs and swims....eek...I stood there staring a bit off into space. I just have had no desire to do ANYTHING ATHLETIC AT ALL!!!

My girlfriend called last night about supper time and offered up a free ticket to....get this....KID ROCK!! Oh my gosh...we had a total blast! I had reverted to my old life for a night. We drank and partied and danced and sang until the wee hours of the morning. It is now 3:00 in the afternoon and I am starting to feel a bit human again and talk in full sentences....oops. So Kid Rock is a total greasy guy, but it was a good ole fashioned rock concert and it was good to be out with friends I haven't seen in awhile. The absolute best part was when Rev Run took the stage (the "Run" half of the 80's rap duo Run DMC) and he and Kid did a whole bunch of oldies..."Walk this Way", "Tricky", "It's Like That" and some other gems. Wow. I am giggling right now thinking about it!!

TURN IT UP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsBfPhtSWl8

Going forward, the big workout for the week is a 2 hour bike ride tomorrow. I am going to make myself do it. I am serious. I am into bed early tonight, up early, and onto my bike for 2 hours. I will blog about it in the morning...I promise!!!!

back at er...sort of...

Well, I was up in time to go for a run yesterday but my 2 year old was also up at 6:00. Rats. So I put him in the stroller and away we went for a good long, hard walk!! Practicing my walking breaks in a race. Seriously, if you are hoofing it and pushing a stroller with a 30 pound weight inside, THAT is a workout! I was sweating as much as I do on a good run. And huffing and puffing a bit. Made our way to the Roastery and I enjoyed a coffee while he had a chocolate chip cookie...say what you want, but a cookie is a good breakfast! Espcially when you are two!!

Today I got up in good time again and it was so beautiful out I went for a run. About an hour. Then went for a swim. The pool was empty, empty today. Not very many peeps there today. Was not a great workout, just got some mileage in. Did some drill, some kick and some pull. Nothing fast or fancy. Chatted with a few people for the most part. I hadn't really seen anyone since GWN so wanted to see how everyone else's race was.

Last week I had a long talk with Justin about nutrition. I had purchased a meal plan a very long time ago from CTS but never followed it. It just looks like a heck of a lot of food and work to get it organized! But all the right food and easy to make so I took the plunge and I am now in day 3. My goal is to try to follow it for 7 days. It is actually a nine week plan but small steps, my friends, small steps!! I bought every single last bit of groceries I need for the 7 days so I have no excuses. It isn't rocket science, the same old thing that we all know..smaller portions, 6 smaller meals per day, healthy snack choices, low fat etc, etc. I want to eat better and not be in such a panic when I go to choose my meals. Before now I would load up on frozen meals. After that half ironman I am now convinced more than ever, the fuel you put into your body is so very important!! This is going to be another huge lifestyle change for me so watch me go!!! This morning was a very good smoothie for breakfast...yogurt, a banana, strawberries, oatmeal, wheat germ, milk...oh my gosh!! Simple, so simple but oh so good!!

new chair covers

Getting away with jumping on the furniture in the hotel room in Spruce Grove.

....cause training has been in the ditch this week...this has been my project...planned run for tomorrow and a trip to the Roastery to make sure I get my a** out of bed and get it done...notice the "coffee" theme...baaa haaa!!! and my beloved yellow cervelo in the background...

what to do...what to do....

What to do next...hmmm...I am in withdrawal. I hate it when that happens, when you work really hard towards something and then suddenly, it's done and now what? I maybe should have signed up for IMCDA...I had the form filled out and my finger on the trigger but could not make myself do it. That bike ride friggin scares me. It is quite frankly humiliating getting passed by 400 people on the bike. Had a long talk with JP the other day and he sort of chuckled when he saw my swim place vs my bike ride place....I think he sees me as a challenge to get fast(er) on a bike!! He wants me to sign up for as many time trials around town as possible...gulp. I am just not sure about that. My next tri-race is Frank Dunn in August. Then I think I am signing up for the half marathon in Regina in September. A nice, cool, flat course. But over the next few days my major goal is to get my kitchen chairs recovered!! I am doing it myself and found the coolest vinyl at fabricland last night. Super cool!!