I'm not the best at updating blogs. I always start out with the best of intentions and then life quickly gets in the way. I really want to write about this journey though, because I want to remember the ups and downs. I like being able to review how I felt on the good and the bad days. It motivates me to keep going.
I've been doing pretty good at consistently training for the IronGirl. I cobbled myself together a plan that incorporates a beginner triathlon plan while starting to increase my running mileage in anticipation of the Hartford Marathon Foundation Surf-town Half Marathon on September 14. The only cheat I've been making is occasionally trading a run for an extra spinning class because I've been having so much fun at spinning I want to go more often. I know I need to get my running miles in though, I'm a pretty pokey BOP runner.
I'm really excited about this summer and all the events on my calendar. So far I'm signed up for four 5ks, the Irongirl Tri, a Warrior Dash, and the Half Marathon. I'll probably add the Hartford Marathon Foundation's Women's Triathlon to that list.
This weekend was spent on Cape Cod. But I didn't let the getaway stop me from getting my activity in. I spent a ton of time in the pool with the munchkin, so not really a swim workout but plenty of pool time. We also did a lot of walking; All afternoon in Provincetown on Friday and a glorious hike through the Cape Cod National Seashore on Sunday. I also ran 3 miles on Sunday morning, finishing on the beach by our hotel. It was beautiful.
Today it was back to the pool for a 45 min swim workout. Tomorrow is spinning and maybe a run.
Friday was also the last day of my Whole 30. I feel pretty great and plan to mostly continue eating this way. I dropped about 10 pounds and am easily back into my pre-Bean jeans. I am below the weight I was when I got pregnant with the Bean and closing in on the weight I was before the Munchkin. But aside from the weight benefits, I just feel better. My joints aren't achy, I dont feel constantly bloated, and (much to my surprise) my spring seasonal allergies are milder than they have ever been.
I indulged a little while on the Cape, some fried clams and french fries, and some ice cream. The stomachache I had about 20 minutes after the ice cream was enough to remind me that dairy and I are not friends. yuck. I don't feel guilty about the treats, but it was a good reminder that my body much prefers when I avoid the grains and dairy and focus on plants.
48 days until the race!
I've been doing pretty good at consistently training for the IronGirl. I cobbled myself together a plan that incorporates a beginner triathlon plan while starting to increase my running mileage in anticipation of the Hartford Marathon Foundation Surf-town Half Marathon on September 14. The only cheat I've been making is occasionally trading a run for an extra spinning class because I've been having so much fun at spinning I want to go more often. I know I need to get my running miles in though, I'm a pretty pokey BOP runner.
I'm really excited about this summer and all the events on my calendar. So far I'm signed up for four 5ks, the Irongirl Tri, a Warrior Dash, and the Half Marathon. I'll probably add the Hartford Marathon Foundation's Women's Triathlon to that list.
This weekend was spent on Cape Cod. But I didn't let the getaway stop me from getting my activity in. I spent a ton of time in the pool with the munchkin, so not really a swim workout but plenty of pool time. We also did a lot of walking; All afternoon in Provincetown on Friday and a glorious hike through the Cape Cod National Seashore on Sunday. I also ran 3 miles on Sunday morning, finishing on the beach by our hotel. It was beautiful.
Today it was back to the pool for a 45 min swim workout. Tomorrow is spinning and maybe a run.
Friday was also the last day of my Whole 30. I feel pretty great and plan to mostly continue eating this way. I dropped about 10 pounds and am easily back into my pre-Bean jeans. I am below the weight I was when I got pregnant with the Bean and closing in on the weight I was before the Munchkin. But aside from the weight benefits, I just feel better. My joints aren't achy, I dont feel constantly bloated, and (much to my surprise) my spring seasonal allergies are milder than they have ever been.
I indulged a little while on the Cape, some fried clams and french fries, and some ice cream. The stomachache I had about 20 minutes after the ice cream was enough to remind me that dairy and I are not friends. yuck. I don't feel guilty about the treats, but it was a good reminder that my body much prefers when I avoid the grains and dairy and focus on plants.
48 days until the race!
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