Swim

Swam 2700 yards today!

Jumping Rope

Well today was a pretty good day. I ended up running about 2.5 miles. I've been doing so bad at running lately so any little thing I do seems like a good accomplishment! lol Also I jumped rope. My good friend used to jump rope competitively when she was younger. I didn't even know until I met her that jump rope was a judged sport. Anyway she works at a gym and teaches kids jump roping skills. She taught me some skills today. It is quite a workout! Diet wise, I'm so unhealthy. New week new start!

There's always a bright side

This week has been so stressful!! I think I see an end to it. Trying to get things done and being crunched for time is no fun. In positive news, the Patriots are going to the Superbowl! I love my team. My mom's birthday is coming up. Also, tomorrow is Friday! yay. I swam 2500 yards today. Lots of breast stroke. I'm excited because it sounds like some of my triathlon friends may sign up to do a half marathon that I want to do too. It's the Disneyland half. I have to sign up soon because it sells out fast. Don't want to just miss it like I did last year -_-

Better late than never

I'm so proud of myself today. I had planned to wake up early, get to the gym before my swim, and then swim. Well I failed at waking up early. So I went swimming first and decided to go to the gym after the swim. Today I swam 3600 yards. Worked on pulling and breaststroke intervals. After my swim I spent about an hour and a half at the gym working on weights, core, and cardio. My weight training consisted of 5 pound dumbbells and easy weighted machines. I'm pretty weak so I only set the weight to what I can comfortably handle. For core I did sit up variations and bon bons with a medicine ball. Added squats too. For my cardio work I spent 10 minutes on each machine: treadmill, stair master, cycling, and elliptical. I don't know if it's just me, or maybe I'm doing it wrong, but the elliptical never really makes me feel worked. I raise the resistance but I feel like I just bounce around and slightly sweat. I don't know? Today was also successful diet-wise. Had 1 poptart for breakfast, 2 ritz crackers for snack, and a sandwich and orange for my post workout meal. Only drank water. Yay!

I ran?

Yes I ran today! It's been a while. I really love to run. It was a short, easy 2.2 miles. Something is better than nothing. My running goal for this year is to run a full marathon. I did a half marathon last November and it was a blast! Aside from running today, I got some work done on my applications. Yay productivity!

Swim

Today's workout was great. 4800 yards in the pool.  I've been finding a lot of cool blogs to follow. Mostly other people working out. Way to go! I hope I can inspire some people too. The whether has been getting cold lately, I see excuses forming...NO...keep to the plans, stay strong, get it done. It always feels way better to do the workout you planned than to not do it and wish you had. I hope I can follow my own advice lol I dread jumping in the pool when it's cold outside -_- I can do it! You can too.

Pats :)

     Today was a great day! My Patriots won their game against the Broncos. I actually like the Broncos. Of all the NFL stadiums out there, I have visited both these 2 teams' homes. Not for football, sadly, but I used to perform with a musical group and we toured to Denver in 2004, and Foxborough in 2005. The Broncos had a great season and I'm glad the Patriots got to play them twice. Hopefully the Patriots can keep going!
      Aside from football...I had a really good time today :) Got some new music, laughed a lot, and had my favorite seasonal drink at starbucks; gingerbread..mmm. Only swam 1500 yards but I felt great. Tomorrow is my rest day.

Up and coming blogger

          I have created a blog! woohoo! haha now what to do..Ok so I created this after viewing my good friend Helene's blog. She inspires me so much. She's always waking up before dawn to do some crazy biking or swimming. I'm lucky if I do that once or twice a week. She's a great cyclist and amazing person and friend. I'm looking for a place to log all my workouts and view my progress. This blog seems sufficient :)
          My main focus these days has been swimming. I've been on a couple swim teams while I was in college. It truly makes me happy. I've gotten faster and stronger and can't wait to see how I perform on my next triathlon. Running has been a nice escape too. I've always been a pretty good runner but last year I really worked on it and was able to do a half marathon for the very first time! It was so great and I really want to inspire others to start running. Cycling is my weakest event. I can use the excuse that I don't have clip-ins or shoes, but I too am pretty slow anyway. This year! I want to become just as competitive on the bike as I am on the swim and run.