Hi!
I've managed... I've done it! I made it! A day WITHOUT chocolate!!! Yes! And I had it near and I even touched some but no... I did NOT eat it! Yay me! (Even if I shouldn't say so :p)
So today I sort of grabbed the bull by the horns and decided I am better than that. So I got everything ready last night. I took my AnsiPrax drops when I woke up and got to work nicely and relaxed. I took my liquid chrome too. Made it through to breakfast time which I had slowly and nicely with some green tea. Had lunch without overdoing it. I did have some bread but I didn't stuff myself. I didn't take any crisps either :D I took more Ansiprax an hour after lunch. I wasn't hungry (amazing! Magic! Unheard of!). I got home and had my snack (although I was NOT hungry) and then proceeded to get everything ready for tomorrow (kids bathed, dinners ready, 2 washing machines, clothes ready for tomorrow, breakfast for tomorrow...). Put kids in bed, had our dinner which wasn't even 1/4 of what I regularly eat and after doing some work, I'm all ready to go to bed at a decent time without having had any chocolate or having binged or having eaten outside of meals... wow... I've done it today... surely I can keep doing it! Woohoo!
I feel sooooooooooooo proud! Although I do have to admit I never had that drive to eat chocolate like I always do or binge binge binge... which in all honesty is amazing after a hard day with some stress added last minute (when I most binge) and I still managed... could I be on the right path this time? Could be! Time to leave today and grab tomorrow. I will try my best again! :D
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Who/what am I?
Good question, huh?
Who knows... I don't... I don't think I am a runner at all... I like it, no... I love it but I ain't there yet. I am a mom, no question about that.
But, who/what do I want to be? I "simply" want/would like to be a happy and healthy being who could control my eating and feel "normal". May not sound like that much or that difficult but right now it's a huge challenge for me. I know that easy does it and I know it only depends on me, only.on.me
I constantly need to be reminded I can't do what I always, automatically, do. How do I do that? I am in such an auto-mode that it is hard as I simply "forget"... I do it as a habit and I need to break that habit. I have to work on thinking before acting... again, doesn't sound that bad, does it now? Well... I have been trying for the last 3 years or so without success... but I ain't going to stop trying... I will make it sooner or later but will make it for sure! I'll keep trying until I get there :D
Who knows... I don't... I don't think I am a runner at all... I like it, no... I love it but I ain't there yet. I am a mom, no question about that.
But, who/what do I want to be? I "simply" want/would like to be a happy and healthy being who could control my eating and feel "normal". May not sound like that much or that difficult but right now it's a huge challenge for me. I know that easy does it and I know it only depends on me, only.on.me
I constantly need to be reminded I can't do what I always, automatically, do. How do I do that? I am in such an auto-mode that it is hard as I simply "forget"... I do it as a habit and I need to break that habit. I have to work on thinking before acting... again, doesn't sound that bad, does it now? Well... I have been trying for the last 3 years or so without success... but I ain't going to stop trying... I will make it sooner or later but will make it for sure! I'll keep trying until I get there :D
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Running away
I think I've got it... I think I run away from everything. I think I'm not brave enough so that's why I act the way I do.
I often find I can't deal with the situation and what do I do? Just leave it, I run away from it, I don't face it... OMG... that's bad!
Today, though, I sort of grabbed the bull by the horns. Hubby and I talked about a lot of things and I didn't run away, I spoke my mind. It was great and feel relieved about it but I realised I often don't face stuff, mostly cause I don't know how to :o
Guess it's time to look at problems/issues/whatever in the eye and don't just let them sit about but solve them.
I'll give it a try, I most certainly will!
I often find I can't deal with the situation and what do I do? Just leave it, I run away from it, I don't face it... OMG... that's bad!
Today, though, I sort of grabbed the bull by the horns. Hubby and I talked about a lot of things and I didn't run away, I spoke my mind. It was great and feel relieved about it but I realised I often don't face stuff, mostly cause I don't know how to :o
Guess it's time to look at problems/issues/whatever in the eye and don't just let them sit about but solve them.
I'll give it a try, I most certainly will!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Have about had it
Feeling somewhat low these days... extremely tired, aches and pains all over. I fear I am injured again. This time on my right leg (which is all new :( sniff) on my thigh, right where it joins my hip... still I have such a backache that I think it could be coming to the front somehow. But also, my right knee's not right... but it all seems to be the same, as if there was an internal wire that was pulling... oh dear... Plus, I just can't put myself together and get out there. I am extremely exhausted, unmotivated and feeling horrible and not wanting to see anyone... eek... that's not good. Back to work on Monday. Hopefully things will start looking up once the routine gets going again!
Don't get me wrong. These days with the kids and friends we've seen, have been great. But I do need something to light the spark and get me going. I know it's going to take a long while but I need to do it. I don't want to be injured. I don't have time nor money to keep going to the docs... But specially, I think I need motivation. Right now I don't think (actually, I know) I can run any of the races I'm registered for... more than sad, I think it's pathetic.
Onto a fresh start. Baby steps, easy does it I guess... time to get moving... or it will simply get worse. Kicks welcome!
Don't get me wrong. These days with the kids and friends we've seen, have been great. But I do need something to light the spark and get me going. I know it's going to take a long while but I need to do it. I don't want to be injured. I don't have time nor money to keep going to the docs... But specially, I think I need motivation. Right now I don't think (actually, I know) I can run any of the races I'm registered for... more than sad, I think it's pathetic.
Onto a fresh start. Baby steps, easy does it I guess... time to get moving... or it will simply get worse. Kicks welcome!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Life passes
So, it is 3 Kings day today. We went to the parade last night, the helpers came home to much surprise for the kids, it was awesome! Everything went smoothly this am and the kids were very pleased with their presents, it was magical. We went for lunch, all went great, then headed to the in laws to see if the Kings had left anything there. Everyone was happy but when it was time to go, we had a problem with MIL and that just ruined everything... it was a very stressful moment, so hubby got really stressed and anxious which didn't help. Got home, the kids didn't want to listen, I got really really nervous... eek... I don't like it when I sort of lose control. They've now had their dinner and will soon be heading to bed and I think I'll go to. I just hope I can get out there for a walk/trot/jog/run, whatever, for a long long long time and ON MY OWN!
I am not happy with myself. I am bigger than ever (almost) and feel horrible... it is so difficult to make that very first step I so know I need to take and stick to it... sometimes I think I take too much and it keeps adding up and it gets to a point when you can't take anymore and I think now is that time, ugh. In a way, it's good as it should get better from now on. Maybe once the holidays are over and we get back into a routine things might settle!!!!
I'll keep trying in the mean time ;)
I am not happy with myself. I am bigger than ever (almost) and feel horrible... it is so difficult to make that very first step I so know I need to take and stick to it... sometimes I think I take too much and it keeps adding up and it gets to a point when you can't take anymore and I think now is that time, ugh. In a way, it's good as it should get better from now on. Maybe once the holidays are over and we get back into a routine things might settle!!!!
I'll keep trying in the mean time ;)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Hello 2012!
Hi there!
It's been a few days and lots have been going on.
First of, I'm so so so pleased with my new job and my coworkers. I feel so blessed. The head teacher is just an amazing human being and has congratulated me and encouraged me to keep going. We had our Christmas meal on the 16th and it was lots of fun. We shared a ride with 4 other teachers... we would have never left the car... we had such a great time, LOL!
On Sunday Dec. 18th I run a few laps of the marathon for the marathon (a TV program to raise money for different causes every year. It was transplants this year)
The kids did their Christmas Show at school and it went great. Then Paula and Jan did their gym show and it was very nice.
We went over to mom's on Christmas Eve and did the Tió. The kids were so happy with their little tokens... it was magical. Paula and Jan slept over at Lisa's and Pol came home with us. We spent Christmas day at mom's again and the kids had a great time again! We went for a lovely walk... we've had beautiful weather, no coats/jackets needed, the sun's been shining.... perfect!
On Monday Dec. 26th I run the Sant Silvestre Riudellotenca. A 7k. One could tell I hadn't been properly training. Finished 3 seconds slower than last year but happy with it!
I managed to go out training on Tuesday Dec. 27th and Thursday Dec. 29th when I went to Barcelona to by my trisuit and met with Eva to run around Montjuic... what a beautiful place and what great company! She's such a blessing!
Today is the last day of 2011 and I've run 2 5K races. One in Lloret in the morning, a 5K with 3 more ks of warmup and cooldown and one in Girona in the afternoon, another 5k with 2 more of warmup and cooldown. Did all my stretching and that left me feeling great! I did 35:38 in the am and 34:50 int he afternoon... Quite happy as I was extremely tired and sleepy by the afternoon! Eva and the kids came to Lloret in the am... it was great! Another lovely day with fantastic weather... we're so spoiled!!!! The kids, all 3, ran in the morning too, doing fantastic jobs! Paula was the 5th female runner in her group! I'm so proud! Jan did such a great run and was so eager... and Pol... what can I say... he knew he was in a race... that boy is so sweet... what champs! Paula run in the afternoon too and she placed 2nd! I am so blessed. I have a beautiful family!
So, it is HELLO 2012 in 44 minutes from now... what a year 2011's been... full of ups and downs but ending in a great way. I'm sure 2012 will be another great year. I'll make the most of it at least :D My word for 2012 is TRY!
HAPPY 2012: Health, joy, peace, kms, happiness, love and friendship!!!!!!!!
It's been a few days and lots have been going on.
First of, I'm so so so pleased with my new job and my coworkers. I feel so blessed. The head teacher is just an amazing human being and has congratulated me and encouraged me to keep going. We had our Christmas meal on the 16th and it was lots of fun. We shared a ride with 4 other teachers... we would have never left the car... we had such a great time, LOL!
On Sunday Dec. 18th I run a few laps of the marathon for the marathon (a TV program to raise money for different causes every year. It was transplants this year)
The kids did their Christmas Show at school and it went great. Then Paula and Jan did their gym show and it was very nice.
We went over to mom's on Christmas Eve and did the Tió. The kids were so happy with their little tokens... it was magical. Paula and Jan slept over at Lisa's and Pol came home with us. We spent Christmas day at mom's again and the kids had a great time again! We went for a lovely walk... we've had beautiful weather, no coats/jackets needed, the sun's been shining.... perfect!
On Monday Dec. 26th I run the Sant Silvestre Riudellotenca. A 7k. One could tell I hadn't been properly training. Finished 3 seconds slower than last year but happy with it!
I managed to go out training on Tuesday Dec. 27th and Thursday Dec. 29th when I went to Barcelona to by my trisuit and met with Eva to run around Montjuic... what a beautiful place and what great company! She's such a blessing!
Today is the last day of 2011 and I've run 2 5K races. One in Lloret in the morning, a 5K with 3 more ks of warmup and cooldown and one in Girona in the afternoon, another 5k with 2 more of warmup and cooldown. Did all my stretching and that left me feeling great! I did 35:38 in the am and 34:50 int he afternoon... Quite happy as I was extremely tired and sleepy by the afternoon! Eva and the kids came to Lloret in the am... it was great! Another lovely day with fantastic weather... we're so spoiled!!!! The kids, all 3, ran in the morning too, doing fantastic jobs! Paula was the 5th female runner in her group! I'm so proud! Jan did such a great run and was so eager... and Pol... what can I say... he knew he was in a race... that boy is so sweet... what champs! Paula run in the afternoon too and she placed 2nd! I am so blessed. I have a beautiful family!
So, it is HELLO 2012 in 44 minutes from now... what a year 2011's been... full of ups and downs but ending in a great way. I'm sure 2012 will be another great year. I'll make the most of it at least :D My word for 2012 is TRY!
HAPPY 2012: Health, joy, peace, kms, happiness, love and friendship!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Challenges
I read on a blog I follow about small challenges, small in duration... instead of a year round or whatever, just a 30 day challenge or as tiny as one wants it to be. I think this is the key.
Only 21 days til the end of the year. The perfect time for a change. It also finds me injured (torn fiber on the achylles) and with strep throat. Could be a sign. Why not give it a try... not long to go until 2012, it's all up to me, obviously. Can I do it?
I've had a few great days off and got to meet with Eva a lot. It was so nice. So much in common and so much to share. Our kids get along great too... couldn't have it much better!
Ok... must get down to business. Maybe a new daily blog to keep myself accountable? It can be done anyway so... here I come. I want to feel lively and willing to do things and not a slob like now so... time to move on and stop looking back!
I'll try my best until the end of the year... it ain't that long. I'm sure I can do it!
Only 21 days til the end of the year. The perfect time for a change. It also finds me injured (torn fiber on the achylles) and with strep throat. Could be a sign. Why not give it a try... not long to go until 2012, it's all up to me, obviously. Can I do it?
I've had a few great days off and got to meet with Eva a lot. It was so nice. So much in common and so much to share. Our kids get along great too... couldn't have it much better!
Ok... must get down to business. Maybe a new daily blog to keep myself accountable? It can be done anyway so... here I come. I want to feel lively and willing to do things and not a slob like now so... time to move on and stop looking back!
I'll try my best until the end of the year... it ain't that long. I'm sure I can do it!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Port Aventura, Sant Andreu, Christmas Shopping & wrapping, Cros de Malgrat...
What a hectic but wonderful few days it's been!
On Monday we went to Port Aventura with my dear friend Eva dn her children. We had such a lovely time. It was great! Hardly anyone about, perfect weather, great company... can't get much better than that!!!!
On the way back we slept over in Barcelona, at a hotel as on Tuesday, Paula and I (and Eva and her wonderful children) were running at Sant Andreu. We ran, went back to our hotel, we all took showers and then went for lunch together and then to a Christmas fair in Barcelona. It was great. Kids were very tired (mine) but it was great.
Back home Tuesday evening. Toni went to work on Wednesday and the kids went to school while I managed to finish all of my Christmas shopping and even wrapping up! I took the kids to school and I picked them up. They were soooooooooooo excited :D
Today, Thursday we went to a Cross Country race in Malgrat. I injured myself in Barcelona on Tuesday (torn/ruptured fibers on my achylles) so I wasn't able to run. We met with Eva and the kids again... it's been so great to be with them! All her kids and mine ran and she did too! All 4 of them got medals... they're such champs! Paula, Jan and Pol did great and had so much fun! They can't wait for their next race on Sunday!
Back home for lunch. I work tomorrow but Toni and the kids get to stay home. A busy weekend ahead... I love it!
On Monday we went to Port Aventura with my dear friend Eva dn her children. We had such a lovely time. It was great! Hardly anyone about, perfect weather, great company... can't get much better than that!!!!
On the way back we slept over in Barcelona, at a hotel as on Tuesday, Paula and I (and Eva and her wonderful children) were running at Sant Andreu. We ran, went back to our hotel, we all took showers and then went for lunch together and then to a Christmas fair in Barcelona. It was great. Kids were very tired (mine) but it was great.
Back home Tuesday evening. Toni went to work on Wednesday and the kids went to school while I managed to finish all of my Christmas shopping and even wrapping up! I took the kids to school and I picked them up. They were soooooooooooo excited :D
Today, Thursday we went to a Cross Country race in Malgrat. I injured myself in Barcelona on Tuesday (torn/ruptured fibers on my achylles) so I wasn't able to run. We met with Eva and the kids again... it's been so great to be with them! All her kids and mine ran and she did too! All 4 of them got medals... they're such champs! Paula, Jan and Pol did great and had so much fun! They can't wait for their next race on Sunday!
Back home for lunch. I work tomorrow but Toni and the kids get to stay home. A busy weekend ahead... I love it!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Hope Endures 5K
Reading the blogs I'm subscribed to, I came across the Hope Endures 5K which I've posted about. I thought it'd be such a nice thing to do. I've not been there although I almost was but mine due to long labor and well... in the end all went well but it was close. Still these are those kind of things that just move me... I can't stay still, so I decided that, despite not having done anything in like 7 weeks, I'd run this 5K and so I did! I'm happy and proud to report that Ashlyn pushed me all the way so I didn't have to walk a bit (didn't have the need for it) and finished in less time than I estimated (I thought I'd run it in 40 minutes) finishing in 34:20. Pretty proud of it and happy to have run for and with Ashlyn!
Ashlyn, you've got a heck of a mom. You'll always be with us!
Ashlyn, you've got a heck of a mom. You'll always be with us!
Hope Endures 5K
Always nice to run. Even nicer for a good cause!
Hope Endures 5k
After losing our daughter in 2008 to stillbirth, I decided it was time to change my life. The journey has brought me to a love for running, an adventure in health and fitness and a clean eating food lover.
On December 2, 2008 Ashlyn passed away and December 6th we had a memorial for her. For everyone else that was the end, but for our family, we live with it every single day and we grow. So in honor of Ashlyn, this year I want to celebrate her with a virtual 5k! Its not about winning or prizes, its for anyone who has to endure life after something they think they cant. Its about just enduring life each day when we are down. Its a celebration of change and a celebration of never-ending love.
Email me your name , email address and your blog so I can add you the the list if you would like to participate! Asocalledrunner@gmail.com
(copy and save this to post on your blog!)
2011 Participants
Emily at In The Between
Carrie at Family Fitness Food
Melanie
Penny at The Middle of the Pack, My Running Journal
Mandy at Running for Two
Christy at My Dirt Road Anthem
Kathy
Suzanne at Cows and Lasers and Everything In Between
Forward Foot Strides
Julia at The Bosky Blog
Jessica at Mommy Running Through
Amy at Running Around on Empty
Kara at Its A Dog Lick Baby World
Donna at Beating Limitations
Sarah Anne at From Survive to Thrive
Jennifer at Just Me and the Ones I Love
Nancy at Beyoutiful Fitstyle
Nancy at Little Fancy Nancy
Julia at Pain Pride and Perseverance
Stephanie at The Almost Runner
Kathy at Kathy Just Keeps Running
Kyria at Travel Spot
Lisa at Run Across the US
Kim at (Just) Trying is for Little Girls
Elle at Eat Run Sail
Courtney at Third Time's A Charm Runner
Jill at Fitness, Health and Happiness
XL Mic at Did you Get Any of That
Jill at One Tough Cookie and A Beer
Jill at Run with Jill
Jess at See How She Runs
Cassandra at Running For Three
Rachelle at Livin The Fit Life
Carrie at Prevail, Persist, Endure
Donna at Running on Heart
Nicole at Becoming a Mother Runner
Dianna
Jackie at I Can Do It
Darlene at My First 5k and More
Christine at Dream BIG Runner
Laura at I can walk as fast as you run
Melissa
Hope Endures 5k
After losing our daughter in 2008 to stillbirth, I decided it was time to change my life. The journey has brought me to a love for running, an adventure in health and fitness and a clean eating food lover.
On December 2, 2008 Ashlyn passed away and December 6th we had a memorial for her. For everyone else that was the end, but for our family, we live with it every single day and we grow. So in honor of Ashlyn, this year I want to celebrate her with a virtual 5k! Its not about winning or prizes, its for anyone who has to endure life after something they think they cant. Its about just enduring life each day when we are down. Its a celebration of change and a celebration of never-ending love.
Email me your name , email address and your blog so I can add you the the list if you would like to participate! Asocalledrunner@gmail.com
(copy and save this to post on your blog!)
2011 Participants
Emily at In The Between
Carrie at Family Fitness Food
Melanie
Penny at The Middle of the Pack, My Running Journal
Mandy at Running for Two
Christy at My Dirt Road Anthem
Kathy
Suzanne at Cows and Lasers and Everything In Between
Forward Foot Strides
Julia at The Bosky Blog
Jessica at Mommy Running Through
Amy at Running Around on Empty
Kara at Its A Dog Lick Baby World
Donna at Beating Limitations
Sarah Anne at From Survive to Thrive
Jennifer at Just Me and the Ones I Love
Nancy at Beyoutiful Fitstyle
Nancy at Little Fancy Nancy
Julia at Pain Pride and Perseverance
Stephanie at The Almost Runner
Kathy at Kathy Just Keeps Running
Kyria at Travel Spot
Lisa at Run Across the US
Kim at (Just) Trying is for Little Girls
Elle at Eat Run Sail
Courtney at Third Time's A Charm Runner
Jill at Fitness, Health and Happiness
XL Mic at Did you Get Any of That
Jill at One Tough Cookie and A Beer
Jill at Run with Jill
Jess at See How She Runs
Cassandra at Running For Three
Rachelle at Livin The Fit Life
Carrie at Prevail, Persist, Endure
Donna at Running on Heart
Nicole at Becoming a Mother Runner
Dianna
Jackie at I Can Do It
Darlene at My First 5k and More
Christine at Dream BIG Runner
Laura at I can walk as fast as you run
Melissa
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Triatló Sprint de Vilanova i la Geltrú
This is way due... don't even remember the details :(
Yes... I did it! I am a sprint distance triathlon FINISHER! And I did that in 1:53 and a few seconds... not good but not bad either!
It was a lovely day, perfect weather, perfect place, lovely company... I set out at my own pace, as usual and surprised myself after swimming without any walls to hold on or anything and feeling it "wasn't that hard at all", LOL! Bike ride was tough and run was a 5K PR for me... amazing, and more so after the swim and the bike ride :D
Lots have gone on since... not sports wise as I have hardly done anything but definitely work wise. Started a new job on October 20th and so far I'm loving it! I work with really nice people with a wonderful sense of humor and I just feel useful and handy :D
Kids are doing good. Pol's 3 already. They're sweet and cute. I love them! We spent Friday night in Barcelona as Paula was invited to a sleep over birthday party and the boys and I stayed at a hotel, it was a nice experience! Then the other part of the party, Ikea, home to a quiet evening. This am Paula run her first ever cross country race and did great and what's more important... she loved it! In the afternoon I took Paula and Jan to the movies... we came home and just had fun while it rained out there!
Election day today... not good...
Trying to get myself together and resume my running. I miss it! So far, I am dropping out from my 10K next Sunday in Barcelona. I haven't trained and don't want to be suffering out there. I'll do cross country instead (just a little over 4kms). I do need to get studying too... eek... work's piling up!
Proud and happy to be sorrounded by great people though!
Yes... I did it! I am a sprint distance triathlon FINISHER! And I did that in 1:53 and a few seconds... not good but not bad either!
It was a lovely day, perfect weather, perfect place, lovely company... I set out at my own pace, as usual and surprised myself after swimming without any walls to hold on or anything and feeling it "wasn't that hard at all", LOL! Bike ride was tough and run was a 5K PR for me... amazing, and more so after the swim and the bike ride :D
Lots have gone on since... not sports wise as I have hardly done anything but definitely work wise. Started a new job on October 20th and so far I'm loving it! I work with really nice people with a wonderful sense of humor and I just feel useful and handy :D
Kids are doing good. Pol's 3 already. They're sweet and cute. I love them! We spent Friday night in Barcelona as Paula was invited to a sleep over birthday party and the boys and I stayed at a hotel, it was a nice experience! Then the other part of the party, Ikea, home to a quiet evening. This am Paula run her first ever cross country race and did great and what's more important... she loved it! In the afternoon I took Paula and Jan to the movies... we came home and just had fun while it rained out there!
Election day today... not good...
Trying to get myself together and resume my running. I miss it! So far, I am dropping out from my 10K next Sunday in Barcelona. I haven't trained and don't want to be suffering out there. I'll do cross country instead (just a little over 4kms). I do need to get studying too... eek... work's piling up!
Proud and happy to be sorrounded by great people though!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
An awesome giveaway! I want one ;)
http://www.tallmomontherun.com/2011/10/team-sparkle-giveaway.html
Check it out! It's well worth it!!!!
Check it out! It's well worth it!!!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
My day Monday
Well... a busy weeks lies ahead for sure... This was my Monday:
Overslept a little, up at 8:15, rush, rush, rush to get kids ready. About to leave for school and Paula asks about snack... shoot... I'd totaly forgotten about it. I got it ready in a jiffy and headed to school. We obviously got there late :(
Off for coffee (ATM first) with Mònica and Jana before a work interview at 10.
Interview at 10. Out at 10:40. Came home for an hour before another interview/meeting at 12. Out at 12:40. Home to grab a bite to start classes at 1:30pm. Out of school at 3:30pm, on to the mall to get my new lenses, back home, get snack ready for the kids, back to school to pick them up. Paula goes to a friend's house. Bathing kids, dinners, pick Paula up... what a day...
But here's Tuesday (I know the title only says Monday buy hey...) Wake up early and wake kids. Off for blood work at 8:30 (hubby takes care of the kids, yay!) Back home at around 9:15. Breakfast, decluttering and tidying up a bit. 10:30 I leave for St. Gregori to go for a run. Back home at noon, quick shower, quick bite and off to school to start classes at 12:30. Out of school after 2 very hectic groups at 3:30. On to the grocery store. Shopping. Home at 4. Lunch! Put shopping away, get snacks ready and off to pick kids up. Take Paula and Jan to gymnastics, do Paula's hair. Come back home. Drop Pol off (in the bath) and off to give a class until 7:30pm. Back home, pick up and off to school for parent's meeting at 8. Back at 9:30pm. Kiss kids goodnight. Dinner and long talk with hubby... In bed at 1 am... eek!
It is Wednesday am... so far, I've seen kids off (daddy takes them to school!). Working on 2nd load of laundry. Had breakfast. Will now go swimming. Class at school 1:30-3:30 and at another school 4:30-5:30, back home, baths, dinners, and parent's meeting (last one, thank goodness!) at 8. Early bedtime is in the agenda!
Tomorrow Thursday, 3 classes 12:30-3:30, pick kids up at 5, take them to gym, mommy group until 7:30 or so, back home, dinners and baths, pick Paula up at 8:30... and... at 3:20 am (yes! That's Friday already) I have an MRI scheduled on my knee. Another busy (and tired day on Friday) with a 6-7:30pm class in the afternoon. Hoping to rest on Saturday as I will be doing (hopefully) my very first sprint tri on Sunday.
So, how's your week???
Overslept a little, up at 8:15, rush, rush, rush to get kids ready. About to leave for school and Paula asks about snack... shoot... I'd totaly forgotten about it. I got it ready in a jiffy and headed to school. We obviously got there late :(
Off for coffee (ATM first) with Mònica and Jana before a work interview at 10.
Interview at 10. Out at 10:40. Came home for an hour before another interview/meeting at 12. Out at 12:40. Home to grab a bite to start classes at 1:30pm. Out of school at 3:30pm, on to the mall to get my new lenses, back home, get snack ready for the kids, back to school to pick them up. Paula goes to a friend's house. Bathing kids, dinners, pick Paula up... what a day...
But here's Tuesday (I know the title only says Monday buy hey...) Wake up early and wake kids. Off for blood work at 8:30 (hubby takes care of the kids, yay!) Back home at around 9:15. Breakfast, decluttering and tidying up a bit. 10:30 I leave for St. Gregori to go for a run. Back home at noon, quick shower, quick bite and off to school to start classes at 12:30. Out of school after 2 very hectic groups at 3:30. On to the grocery store. Shopping. Home at 4. Lunch! Put shopping away, get snacks ready and off to pick kids up. Take Paula and Jan to gymnastics, do Paula's hair. Come back home. Drop Pol off (in the bath) and off to give a class until 7:30pm. Back home, pick up and off to school for parent's meeting at 8. Back at 9:30pm. Kiss kids goodnight. Dinner and long talk with hubby... In bed at 1 am... eek!
It is Wednesday am... so far, I've seen kids off (daddy takes them to school!). Working on 2nd load of laundry. Had breakfast. Will now go swimming. Class at school 1:30-3:30 and at another school 4:30-5:30, back home, baths, dinners, and parent's meeting (last one, thank goodness!) at 8. Early bedtime is in the agenda!
Tomorrow Thursday, 3 classes 12:30-3:30, pick kids up at 5, take them to gym, mommy group until 7:30 or so, back home, dinners and baths, pick Paula up at 8:30... and... at 3:20 am (yes! That's Friday already) I have an MRI scheduled on my knee. Another busy (and tired day on Friday) with a 6-7:30pm class in the afternoon. Hoping to rest on Saturday as I will be doing (hopefully) my very first sprint tri on Sunday.
So, how's your week???
Friday, September 30, 2011
Touched by an angel
Life is certainly full of ups and downs. It is often said not to give up as what you're looking for could just be around the corner, or just closer than you think so you've got to keep trying. And I so agree. When you least expect it, good things happen. And that's happened to me. I've been touched by an angel and boy, does she bring a smile to my face everyday! Thank you Eva!!!!!
More London!
These are the official photos from the race. Love the fact that I finished, that I PR'd (although the time is far from being decent) and that I'm willing to do it again next year and the following and so on :p
My sort of breakdown as to call it appears to be an insuline peak and I'm still extremely tired and not 100% but I'm doing ok. I managed 500m swimming yesterday and I felt really good!
Hoping to resume some running and biking as I will be doing my very first SPRINT tri on Sunday, Oct. 9th. I better get going!
I am starting to teach a class this afternoon with 8 first graders, wish me luck, eek! And then as of Monday, the regular classes at midday, Mon-Thurs. 16 hours a week altogther, plus one or two more could be added. Plus my 12 classes at university... eek! Plus being a mom and of course... TRAINING!!!! I really need to make a nice schedule to fit it all in!
My sort of breakdown as to call it appears to be an insuline peak and I'm still extremely tired and not 100% but I'm doing ok. I managed 500m swimming yesterday and I felt really good!
Hoping to resume some running and biking as I will be doing my very first SPRINT tri on Sunday, Oct. 9th. I better get going!
I am starting to teach a class this afternoon with 8 first graders, wish me luck, eek! And then as of Monday, the regular classes at midday, Mon-Thurs. 16 hours a week altogther, plus one or two more could be added. Plus my 12 classes at university... eek! Plus being a mom and of course... TRAINING!!!! I really need to make a nice schedule to fit it all in!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Nike Run to the Beat London Half Marathon!
Well... lots have gone on since my last post on September 4th. I run the Marxa de la Diada here in Girona on Sept. 11th, well... I mostly walked it :p I then had horrible soreness and thought I had injured myself really badly but my great doctor solved it :D So the following Sunday, Sept. 18th I run the Cursa de la Mercè in Barcelona a 10K in 1:09 something. Quite ok.
On Saturday, last Saturday, Sept. 24th, my brother and I flew to London. We were running the Nike Run to the Beat London Half Marathon. The flight was 40 minutes delayed but it was ok. Got there, trains weren't working, argh! So we got a bus into London, took the underground to the race area (the O2) and picked our race packages with the race shirt, with bib number printed on it, a tag for the bag dropoff and a cheer me on sticker, plus the timing chip, of course! We could now see it coming... it was going to be huge!
We then took the underground again and headed for the hotel. Checked in, went down to but some water and to our surprise, the London Eye was peeking behind a building... it was within a 5 minute walk from the hotel! And of course, across the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of the Parliament!!! We took photos, walked along and went back to the hotel to meet Lisa and Grant! It was great! Hadn't seen Lisa in 18 years so it was very very exciting! We took the underground again, went to Covent Garden and had some dinner. On the way back to the underground, I saw the London Eye peeking again. We were just on the other side of the river, so we walked back to the hotel. The temperature was great, lots of people about, a little food market on the banks of the river... awesome!
Woke up Sunday am, showered and got ready! Had breakfast at Costa's, which was delicious and headed over to the O2... lots of purple in the underground... how exciting! At the O2 they just opened all doors due to the amount of people! Out of the underground and onto the bag dropoff. Great organization, lovely volunteers :D Porta-potty visit and into our pens. Dani was in the 1:40-2:00 hr and I was in the following 2:00-2:30. He had his number in Spearmint. Mine was yellow!
Off we went... I crossed the start line with the clock at 10:12 already! Everything was going great. Passed the 3 mile mark at 32 minutes which is really fast for me. Kept going, all was good. I had about only 2 miles to go when I had to slow down. I started feeling bad: indigestion? Have no idea. Saw a girl on the ground who had fainted or something and right there and then I started feeling dizzy, so I played it safe and walked the rest of the way to a wonderful 2:36:27 finish, a PR by 7 minutes :D
Got my medal, hugged my brother who finished in a whooping 1:49:05, congrats bro! and headed to pick our bags up. We got changed, stretched and off to the airport to come back home.
A lovely experience, a great weekend that I hope to repeat in the future!
I would like to thank my angel Eva for all her help and support. I don't think I could have done it without her. Love you Eva!
Next on the list? My very first SPRINT triathlon in Vilanova on Oct. 9th... hoping to finish alive ;)
Sunday, September 4, 2011
A 10K and a tri!
Ok, so it's September already and haven't updated in a while...
On Sunday August 28th I run the Cursa de la Festa Major de Ripollet. A 10K. It's a challenging course with quite a few hills. I didn't know if I could run it as I had pain on my knee but managed to run it without any problems. I was slow but did it. I finished in 1:12:14, slower than last year but anyway, done!
And today... today I did the II Triatló de la Dona de Barcelona and loved it... I took it easy. I hadn't trained properly so I was going to finish. And I sure did and, surprisingly enough, over 4 minutes faster than last year! Yay! I felt great during the swim and the bike and then stiff during the run where I didn't get to pass anyone but lots passed me... oh well... I finished and felt like wanting more, so I think it's all good! Eva was there too and Cristina made her debut. They did great! I also saw Cristina who did Salitja with me and finished with a huge smile... so happy for her!
Went to Banyoles yesterday as Eva was doing the Olympic triathlon. It was great to see her excel. What a great job she did! Yay Eva! We chatted for a while after and so did our husbands who felt had known each other forever :D The kids were really good!
So, what's next? Marxa de la Diada next Sunday... 12ks... lots of training to be done this week!
On Sunday August 28th I run the Cursa de la Festa Major de Ripollet. A 10K. It's a challenging course with quite a few hills. I didn't know if I could run it as I had pain on my knee but managed to run it without any problems. I was slow but did it. I finished in 1:12:14, slower than last year but anyway, done!
And today... today I did the II Triatló de la Dona de Barcelona and loved it... I took it easy. I hadn't trained properly so I was going to finish. And I sure did and, surprisingly enough, over 4 minutes faster than last year! Yay! I felt great during the swim and the bike and then stiff during the run where I didn't get to pass anyone but lots passed me... oh well... I finished and felt like wanting more, so I think it's all good! Eva was there too and Cristina made her debut. They did great! I also saw Cristina who did Salitja with me and finished with a huge smile... so happy for her!
Went to Banyoles yesterday as Eva was doing the Olympic triathlon. It was great to see her excel. What a great job she did! Yay Eva! We chatted for a while after and so did our husbands who felt had known each other forever :D The kids were really good!
So, what's next? Marxa de la Diada next Sunday... 12ks... lots of training to be done this week!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Almost a month... eek!
Well... hello world! It's been a while... being on holiday and being all 5 at home it is sometimes hard to find the time to update the blog, or maybe I'm just unorganized :o
Have trained some and had lots of fun since my triathlon in Banyoles. First thing... 10K in Malgrat... finished in 1:10:15... bad but better than I thought. Then, another little triathlon in Salitja on August 13th. Only 2 ladies and I got the cup... still can't believe it... it was very nice but extremely hot... I suffered :( but can't wait to go again next year :D I met Eva and her lovely children in Banyoles... it was great... one of the best things, well, I'd say the best, that has happened lately :D And then... Eva came to Banyoles an stayed a few days and we got all caught it... it was fantastic, awesome... I just loved it! One day we went and swam in the lake with the kids... a really nice time indeed!
And now... my pace is getting slower and slower but I will do my best to improve and with my new "coach" Eva, I'm sure I'll succeed :D I am running a 10K next Sunday in Ripollet, then the II Triatló de la Dona de Barcelona on Sept. 4th, a super sprint tri, then the Marxa de la Diada in Girona, a 12K on Sept. 11th, then La Mercè in Barcelona, a 10K on Sept. 18th and then... drumroll please... the Nike Run To the Beat Half Marathon in... LONDON!!!!!!!!!!! Might do the Garmin triathlon in Barcelona on Oct. 16th... we'll see ;)
Great news: Susan's coming to England around our birthdays (Thanksgiving!) and I might try to go see her, yay! And then... and this is even better... she'll most likely be coming to run the Barcelona Marathon... OMG!!! How great is that??? It's fantastic, amazing, super!!!!!! Gosh... it's going to be super special!
How much excitement :D It looks like it's going to be a great year... bring it on!!!
Have trained some and had lots of fun since my triathlon in Banyoles. First thing... 10K in Malgrat... finished in 1:10:15... bad but better than I thought. Then, another little triathlon in Salitja on August 13th. Only 2 ladies and I got the cup... still can't believe it... it was very nice but extremely hot... I suffered :( but can't wait to go again next year :D I met Eva and her lovely children in Banyoles... it was great... one of the best things, well, I'd say the best, that has happened lately :D And then... Eva came to Banyoles an stayed a few days and we got all caught it... it was fantastic, awesome... I just loved it! One day we went and swam in the lake with the kids... a really nice time indeed!
And now... my pace is getting slower and slower but I will do my best to improve and with my new "coach" Eva, I'm sure I'll succeed :D I am running a 10K next Sunday in Ripollet, then the II Triatló de la Dona de Barcelona on Sept. 4th, a super sprint tri, then the Marxa de la Diada in Girona, a 12K on Sept. 11th, then La Mercè in Barcelona, a 10K on Sept. 18th and then... drumroll please... the Nike Run To the Beat Half Marathon in... LONDON!!!!!!!!!!! Might do the Garmin triathlon in Barcelona on Oct. 16th... we'll see ;)
Great news: Susan's coming to England around our birthdays (Thanksgiving!) and I might try to go see her, yay! And then... and this is even better... she'll most likely be coming to run the Barcelona Marathon... OMG!!! How great is that??? It's fantastic, amazing, super!!!!!! Gosh... it's going to be super special!
How much excitement :D It looks like it's going to be a great year... bring it on!!!
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