Really great 3-day weekend.
Got many chores out of the way Friday, and also got the kayak rack installed at the Alpine Shop. Looking forward to putting it to use soon, the yak has been dry for far too long.
Saturday I had a great session with my coach Jeremy from Integrated Wellness. We worked on increasing areas of my strength training routine. We also talked about working on speed. That afternoon the sun peeked out for a good long while so I took advantage and did an 18-mile bike ride. Heaven. Sore now but worth it.
Today I waited til the rain let up and did a 7 miler. Plodded along but got'er dun. Even more sore now. Hello, foam roller...
My tri-buddy Peter has been uber helpful in giving me tri training tips - apps, swimming, nutrition - and I'm so grateful for the help and the friendship/mentoring. We're planning a ride sometime in the near future...at least when my schedule lets up later on this month when my boss is back...
Thinking about starting a tri blog to track my progress this year. If so, will need to
launch soon...
On a side note, Girls is such a boring disaster. The first season was clever and unique and had a snappy script. This season is lacking punch and panache and is wholly a letdown. Why do I keep watching? I'm hoping against hope it gets better. Wtf, Lena Dunham? Where's the steam?
On another side note, I had breakfast with my best gal pal today and it was such a good, long chatfest! We've not seen each other for awhile, and even though we talk almost everyday, there's something special about looking your confidant in the eye and having those meaningful convos. She also gave me a dozen of her high-school records - Rex Smith, Rick Springfield, Chicago 17, etc. She's so damn rad!!!
Ruminations from the pit of the nation...one bite at a time.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I have a crush on Haim...
There's a song called "Forever" by the band Haim that's about to suffer overexposure on Siruis XM, but I don't care.
These girls are fabulous. The band features two sisters and some other girl. The song has a good beat and you can dance to it. And now that I've seen the video, I'm intrigued, so very intrigued, because the mature, polished voice doesn't match the package it comes in WHATSOEVER - a shoegazer/goth/indie waif, distant cousin to Legolas the elf from LOTR who doesn't look much older than 18.
But then, I can say the same thing about Fiona Apple back in the day.
So, when I first heard the song it reminded me of about a dozen songs from my childhood. 80's New Wave, pop, and dance hits. And it takes me back to that time in my life, when life was all about music and sock hops and cruising main and crushing on boys and sleep overs and all that really good kid stuff.
Here is "Forever"
And here is Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's "Head To Toe"...kinda similar beat:
Haim's sound is like a conglomeration of Rick Astley beats, Everything But The Girl, with a Gloriea Estefan Latin twist thrown in to spice it up. And yet, it's also singularly unique and yummy. I have to say, they've grown on me.
The lead singer is fun to watch as she chews and snarls out her words with such an elegant voice. She's ariddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. I might have a girl crush.
Here's another one, super catchy, and the lead singer's look in this one reminds me of Patti Smith...and Mayim Bialik...and Liv Tyler. Oh, and I love that they have awkward-yet-cool-lazy-looking choregraphy. Cracks me up! I am sure they did it themselves, because these ladies are obviously multitalented.
I bet they use Prell shampoo and wear anklet socks with pom poms and rollerskate on the weekends at an actual rink that spins records like J. Geils Band and Supertramp.
So damn rad.
I want Haim to play at my birthday party. :-)
These girls are fabulous. The band features two sisters and some other girl. The song has a good beat and you can dance to it. And now that I've seen the video, I'm intrigued, so very intrigued, because the mature, polished voice doesn't match the package it comes in WHATSOEVER - a shoegazer/goth/indie waif, distant cousin to Legolas the elf from LOTR who doesn't look much older than 18.
But then, I can say the same thing about Fiona Apple back in the day.
So, when I first heard the song it reminded me of about a dozen songs from my childhood. 80's New Wave, pop, and dance hits. And it takes me back to that time in my life, when life was all about music and sock hops and cruising main and crushing on boys and sleep overs and all that really good kid stuff.
Here is "Forever"
And here is Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's "Head To Toe"...kinda similar beat:
Haim's sound is like a conglomeration of Rick Astley beats, Everything But The Girl, with a Gloriea Estefan Latin twist thrown in to spice it up. And yet, it's also singularly unique and yummy. I have to say, they've grown on me.
The lead singer is fun to watch as she chews and snarls out her words with such an elegant voice. She's ariddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. I might have a girl crush.
Here's another one, super catchy, and the lead singer's look in this one reminds me of Patti Smith...and Mayim Bialik...and Liv Tyler. Oh, and I love that they have awkward-yet-cool-lazy-looking choregraphy. Cracks me up! I am sure they did it themselves, because these ladies are obviously multitalented.
I bet they use Prell shampoo and wear anklet socks with pom poms and rollerskate on the weekends at an actual rink that spins records like J. Geils Band and Supertramp.
So damn rad.
I want Haim to play at my birthday party. :-)
Monday, March 4, 2013
Crackly head, sniffle, Ironman
My doggie had a loose tooth, and a crackly head.
Turns out the loose tooth was a minor thing, and the crackly head was subcutaneous emphysema which means that air got under his skin from some tiny hole somewhere on his head.
The vet, who is the nicest man, brought in some shiny pliers and in about three seconds had that tooth out. Very little bleeding, and Ollie was good as new.
Very small fee as well. Had been prepared to shell out much more.
A while after we got home, Ollie was acting low and bothered, hanging his head off of the couch. I called the vet at 7:55, and he said if I could be there in five, he'd give me a couple pain pills for him. Again, how cool is my vet?? Super cool. Ollie is resting now, hopefully not in any pain.
On the sickee front, I'm feeling better today. Still coughing some, and wheezy and stuffy, but overall don't feel like a truck rolled over me.
Ready to hit the gym tomorrow and bust out Jeremy's workout, and am going to bed early so I can fit everything in tomorrow.
Also, I have a new tri buddy and am learning much in the way of nutrition, gear, training, etc. Always glad to have the support and the insight, especially from a seasoned racer. My swimming is sub-par, I need all the help I can get. Lol
So these things....my dog being okay, me feeling better, workout help...are enough to make this girl happy.
Deciding to be happy, to find the good in almost any situation, takes little effort. And the end result is darn fine.
Turns out the loose tooth was a minor thing, and the crackly head was subcutaneous emphysema which means that air got under his skin from some tiny hole somewhere on his head.
The vet, who is the nicest man, brought in some shiny pliers and in about three seconds had that tooth out. Very little bleeding, and Ollie was good as new.
Very small fee as well. Had been prepared to shell out much more.
A while after we got home, Ollie was acting low and bothered, hanging his head off of the couch. I called the vet at 7:55, and he said if I could be there in five, he'd give me a couple pain pills for him. Again, how cool is my vet?? Super cool. Ollie is resting now, hopefully not in any pain.
On the sickee front, I'm feeling better today. Still coughing some, and wheezy and stuffy, but overall don't feel like a truck rolled over me.
Ready to hit the gym tomorrow and bust out Jeremy's workout, and am going to bed early so I can fit everything in tomorrow.
Also, I have a new tri buddy and am learning much in the way of nutrition, gear, training, etc. Always glad to have the support and the insight, especially from a seasoned racer. My swimming is sub-par, I need all the help I can get. Lol
So these things....my dog being okay, me feeling better, workout help...are enough to make this girl happy.
Deciding to be happy, to find the good in almost any situation, takes little effort. And the end result is darn fine.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Betta
Slept in, which I'm quite certain isnaiding in my recovery. My cough has dissipated a bit, and the fever took a hike. Made it to the gym and got through the new routine from my coach.
Took Ollie for another slow 1-miler, and saw a neighbor running with his doggie, a little bigger than Ollie. Welcome to the Small Dog Running Club, buddy...always room for one more. :-)
Missing out on mucho fun this weekend - the Alpine Shop is having its paddling event, with deep discounts on gear and fun films. And the Tri Club had a bike trainer session that my buddy went to...pics look like fun was had by all. Bah.
Ah well...spring is around the corner. I'll rally soon.
Took Ollie for another slow 1-miler, and saw a neighbor running with his doggie, a little bigger than Ollie. Welcome to the Small Dog Running Club, buddy...always room for one more. :-)
Missing out on mucho fun this weekend - the Alpine Shop is having its paddling event, with deep discounts on gear and fun films. And the Tri Club had a bike trainer session that my buddy went to...pics look like fun was had by all. Bah.
Ah well...spring is around the corner. I'll rally soon.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Fever?
The upside to being sick?
1. You get taken care of
2. You get to stay in and watch movies while under the covers.
I'd read "The Perks of Being A Wallflower" and thought it was a darn good book.
Just finished the film.
Balled my fool head off.
I don't remember being this affected by the book, so I'm thinking that I still have a fever?
We shall see...the hunt is on for the thermometer.
1. You get taken care of
2. You get to stay in and watch movies while under the covers.
I'd read "The Perks of Being A Wallflower" and thought it was a darn good book.
Just finished the film.
Balled my fool head off.
I don't remember being this affected by the book, so I'm thinking that I still have a fever?
We shall see...the hunt is on for the thermometer.
Snow buddy
I'm sticking to my guns, bronchitis or not.
I got home from work early after seeing the doc, and when I took Ollie out I told him we would be doing a short run.
He pawed up to the challenge.
Now I'm feeling all booey...that run was the cake, but I'm ready to decomp and snuggle with da boy.
I got home from work early after seeing the doc, and when I took Ollie out I told him we would be doing a short run.
He pawed up to the challenge.
Now I'm feeling all booey...that run was the cake, but I'm ready to decomp and snuggle with da boy.
Huffin and Puffin
Being sick at home is the pits, but traveling for work with a nasty cold makes it even worse. I don't get much sleep in hotels, especially when a train comes by every so often. Dallas was great from a professional perspective, but so glad to be home.
On a positive note, I am doing the March "Run Every Day" challenge from I <3 To Run. Doesn't have to be the usual 3+ miles - it can be a brief warm-up on the treadmill prior to busting out some strength training.
I am planning to do mine indoors later today, due to the crap roads/trails today and the ick that's inhabiting my body at the moment.
I still love running. And running loves me. :-)
On a not-so-positive note, my little Oliver seems to be fighting a respiratory ailment as well. He's a little wheezy, like his mama. Hoping it's nothing he picked up from the kennel.
On a positive note, I am doing the March "Run Every Day" challenge from I <3 To Run. Doesn't have to be the usual 3+ miles - it can be a brief warm-up on the treadmill prior to busting out some strength training.
I am planning to do mine indoors later today, due to the crap roads/trails today and the ick that's inhabiting my body at the moment.
I still love running. And running loves me. :-)
On a not-so-positive note, my little Oliver seems to be fighting a respiratory ailment as well. He's a little wheezy, like his mama. Hoping it's nothing he picked up from the kennel.
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