I was having a conversation with a coworker today about what motivates us to train or exercise. The topic of motivational quotes came up. No surprise there, they seem to appear everywhere these days and I’m wondering whether they’ve lost their special meaning. Do all those little quotes really mean anything? I thought, of course!… Read More
Whether it be being an athlete, a writer, an employee or a mother, most of us would like to be successful in any one or all of these things. We strive to be better, to work harder and persevere with goals that are important to us. But if we work hard enough, is success a… Read More
Mon 24/9PM: 53 min run (9.2km) felt good, average tempo was 5:47 per km. Tue 25/9AM: 20 squats, 20 calve raises, 20 side kicks, 20 butt kicks, 3 pull upsPM: 60 min cycle (2min hard/8min easy x 5) – 21.22km Wed 26/9Lunch: 45min spin class (about 15km give or take, it’s hard to gauge in… Read More
Mon 17/9 Rest Day – I felt like I was coming down with something today. Cooked dinner for Jarek’s birthday and had an early night. Tue 18/9 AM: 30 min yoga + 15 push ups + 20 squats PM: 40 min run (7.1km) Outdoor evening run after work. I didn’t feel like it when I… Read More
Training for a middle distance triathlon (70.3) take a lot of effort and commitment. It’s hard work. But something I realised yesterday is that I don’t have to train 20-25 hours a week. Nor do I need to, and I must stop thinking that I should. This is the part that’s blocking me from getting… Read More
At this rate, if I think I’m going to finish a 70.3 at the end of the year I’m kidding myself. Ok finish it maybe, but finish it within the time constraints, I don’t think so. Where has this lack of confidence come from? Well, let me start from the beginning. Seven weeks and I’ve… Read More
Mon 10/9AM: 40 min Pilates (focusing on abdominals)PM: 27 min run (4.35km)I can definitely feel a drop in my fitness but today’s run felt much better than last week’s. There’s still a tingle in my knees – something I need to look out for. Tue 11/9AM: 20 min yoga (using Yoga book)PM: 60 min cycle… Read More
5:00amThis is my favourite time of day at the moment. While the household asleep, I’m up doing yoga or Pilates. For the past two weeks anyway. I’m hoping to keep it up. Pilates and Yoga are soothing and strengthening for both the body and mind. I’m more relaxed throughout the day, there aren’t as many… Read More
Mon 3/9AM: 15 min run (2.25km) + 20 min walk with KolaI was puffed by the end and feeling seedy. Stopping was the best option. That’s what happens when you don’t train for a month. My knee is also giving me issues..not happy. PM: strength –> 15 push ups, 20 squats, 15 kickbacks, 15 side… Read More
Well, well, well. I haven’t been around for a whole month. I had intended to post more regularly but for the past four weeks I’ve been without an internet connection on the other side of the world…and it’s been fantastic. on the plane home, long flight ahead view of the Vistula River Jarek and I… Read More