I’m 28 today! That sounds so old. I still feel like I’m about 21 and not a day older. Probably behave that way too. My 27th year was an interesting one to say the least. I changed many things, tried new ones and discovered the things that I’m really passionate about and want with my… Read More
*I’ve been swimming twice a week for the past three weeks (accept for this week –on Tuesday it was raining and much more enjoyable to spend time snuggling on the couch and watching Bond movies). I’m doing 2.5km per swimming session which is and isn’t a lot – I make that distance within the 60minute… Read More
MondayRest Day TuesdayAM: 60 min swim (2.5km)[300wu-8x50m-16x25m-400m-16x25m-8x50m-200cd] 60 min PilatesPM: 30 min run (6.1km) WednesdayPM: 30 min cycle (15km) transition to 15 min run (2.8km) ThursdayAM: 60 min swim (2.5km)[300wu-8x50m-300m-3x200m-300m-8x50m-200cd]PM: 45 min RPM FridayPM: 45 min beach run SaturdayAM: 45 min RPM 60 min Yoga SundayPM: 65 min beach run Total training for the week: 8hrs and… Read More
Easter’s great. Lots of yummy food. Getting together with the family. Lots of nice food. Chocolate. I’m shocking when it comes to eating during the holiday season. Usually, I end up eating more than my other half and that’s a lot. During the festive season my stomach feels like a bottomless pit while I’m at… Read More
Feeling the sand against my toes as I run towards an undecided destination, we weave through the people lying in the sun, playing beach cricket or volleyball, freshly built sandcastles and seashells that manage not to pierce my bare feet. Sometimes it’s on hard sand, at times it’s the soft sand that works my thighs,… Read More
Most sports leave a trace of battle on the body. Football may come to mind when boys tackle each other (though I sometimes wonder if they just want an innocent hug), or there’s chess – a two person game that appears harmless and injury free until you get a pawn thrown in your face. When… Read More
MondayRest DayTuesdayAM: 60 min swim (2.5km)PM: 30 min run WednesdayAM: 30 min cycle + 15 min runPM: 60 min Pilates ThursdayAM: 45 min RPM class (cycle) 60 min swim (2.5km) Friday30 min run Saturday45 min RPM class (cycle)60 min beach walk Sunday45 min run Total Workout Time: 7hrs & 45mins
Monday 40 minute swim30 minute run on treadmill TuesdayRest Wednesday30 minutes abs60 minutes Pilates Thursday15 minute run on treadmill40 minute full body weights Friday30 minute run on treadmill Saturday Rest – I was really sore today. Sunday75 minutes cycle (outdoors) average about 25km/hr30 minute barefoot beach run Total workout time: 350 minutes
Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness, by Don Fink I stumbled upon this book at the library while browsing for nothing in particular. It’s a book that I didn’t want to put down. As a person who never considered doing the Ironman out loud, I am now motivated and eager to start… Read More
With more free time I’ve also got the baking bug. I feel like baking something every day. It’s fun though not the best thing for the wobbly bits around my tummy. Oh well, I’m sure I’ll be over it soon but until then I’ll make the most of the satisfaction I get from baking. The… Read More