I was driving home from work yesterday just jamming to the tunes that randomly came up when a blast from the past starting playing. I knew the instant that the smile crossed my face that I had found my song for today. Many of you may be to young to appreciate the hair-bands of the eighties but I jammed to many of them in my youth. This band, though technically not a hair band, was one of my favorites and it always reminds me of some of the crazy things that my friends and I did during our summer nights. So today will be a flashback to my youth and vitality. A look back at the carefree days if you will. I hope you enjoy it!
Here they are now, old and fat!
The Kid Is Hot Tonight --Loverboy
We just heard of a brand new wave And we hope it's here to stay Well have to wait and see If it's half of what they say We heard he opened up a brand new door Well you know that's what Im lookin for Well have to wait and see if it makes you shout for more
How do you like him so far? How do you like his show? How do you like the way he rocks and the way he rolls? How do you like his image? How do you like his style? How do you like the way he looks and the way he smiles?
(chorus) The kid is hot tonight Whoa so hot tonight But where will he be tomorrow? The kid, is hot tonight Whoa so hot tonight ( From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/l/loverboy-lyrics/the-kid-is-hot-tonight-lyrics.html ) But where will he be tomorrow?
And we just heard of a brand new fad And they say it's gonna drive you mad Well have to wait and see if it's the best you ever had And we just heard of a brand new wave We heard it's headin for an early grave Well have to wait and see if there's anything we can save
(chorus)
The kid is hot tonight Whoa so hot tonight But where will he be tomorrow? The kid is hot tonight Whoa so hot tonight But where will he be, where will he be?
The kid is hot tonight Whoa so hot tonight But where will he be tomorrow? The kid is hot tonight, whoa...
Tiffany at Tiffany's Spartanette Training put up this great list of things by alphabet and I thought I would do the same thing. I hope you enjoy it!
A. Age: I will be 43 in April! You may mail presents at your convenience! B. Bed size: Queen but I wish it was bigger some nights. C. Chore you hate: Cleaning toilets. D. Dogs: Hannah but she passed away in January.
E. Essential start to your day: Grande Decaf Soy No-whip Mocha. F. Favorite color: Purple but I also like pink and black. G. Gold or silver: Silver. H. Height: 5’6” I. Instruments you play: I played the coronet during middle school and took piano lessons when I was in grade school. I can’t do either one now. J. Job title: eServices Product Manager K. Kids: A 19 year old son.
L. Live: Colorado M. Mom’s name: Sharon. N. Nicknames: Chrissy-poo. Don’t ask! O. Overnight hospital stays: I stayed one night in the hospital when I gave birth to my son. I stayed one night in the hospital when I had my jaw surgery. P. Pet peeve: Stupid people! Q. Quote from a movie: “You may fire when ready!” -Grand Moff Tarkin, Star Wars Episode 4. I just love his accent when he says it!
R. Righty or Lefty: Right! S. Siblings: I have two younger brothers.
T. Time you wake up: 0445-0600. During the week I wake up at 445 and I try to sleep later on the weekends but it just doesn’t work. U. Underwear: Bikini V. Vegetables you dislike: Peas! Gawd, they are the most disgusting things on earth. W. What makes you run late My husband! X. X-rays you’ve had: Teeth, mouth, jaw, back, fingers. Y. Yummy food you make: I make a mean batch of veggie tacos and a nice Szechuen Shrimp. Z. Zoo animal favorite: Penguins! I think they are so cool!
My hero today is Chrissie Wellington. She took a huge step yesterday for the sport of triathlon by publicly posting all of her drug-testing results since she became a pro. As she said, "This is a small step that i feel will help to uphold triathlon’s integrity and reputation, ensure that the competition is fair, and provide proof that athletes can achieve great things without the need to cheat."
You go girl!
You can read all about this step on her blog and see her drug test results here.
Chrissie posing with some IM Kansas Finishers last year
P.S. Operation Iron Week 6 consisted of one swim so there is really no need to recap the week.
I am late to the whole Valentines' Day thing. I am not a romantic and my husband always forgets anyway. But because my husband has put up with me this last month I am dedicating today's Friday Lyrics to him. Of course, he absolutely hates this song but it really does say everything I want to say to him. Besides he never reads my blog anyway. So naner naner!
I love you Brad!
Oh yea, this can also go out to my two best friends! This was their wedding song! I love you Roarks!
1,2,3,4 -Plain White T's
give me more loving then I've ever had. make it all better when I'm feeling sad. tell me that I'm special even when i know I'm not. make me feel good when i hurt so bad. barely getting mad, im so glad i found you. i love being around you. you make it easy, as easy as 1 2,(1 2 3 4.) theres only one thing two do three words four you. i love you. (i love you) theres only one way two say those three words and that's what I'll do. i love you. (i love you) give me more loving from the very start. piece me back together when i fall apart. tell me things you never even tell your closest friends. make me feel good when i hurt so bad. best that I've had. im so glad that i found you. i love being around you. you make it easy as easy as 1 2,(1 2 3 4.) theres only one thing two do three words four you. i love you. (i love you) theres only one way two say those three words and that's what I'll do. i love you.i love you (i love you) you make it easy, its easy as 1234 theres only one thing two do three words four you i love you (i love you) theres only one way two say those three words thats what ill do i love you (i love you) i love you i love you. one two three four i love you. (i love you) i love you (i love you)
Everyone is always talking about their running style. The whole debate about whether you are a heel striker or a fore foot striker. The debate also rages between whether you should wear a minimalist shoe, go barefoot or wear a stability shoe. Personally, I run with the grace and dignity of a gazelle. I am so impressed by my running gait that I videotaped it just so ya'all could fawn over my fantastic awesomeness! So without further adieu, watch and weep!
Well, the first thing that is up is my cholesterol, specifically my LDL. However, all is not lost. My triglycerides are way down. So my crazy ass diet is working, I just have an inefficient system for dealing with LDL. Thus, I have been put back on the Pravachol but at a lower dosage than before. YAY!
Everything else is actually down. My iron (22) and vitamin D (32) levels are too low! Wow, that explains a lot! Those two things could be contributing to my crazy mental make up as of late. So I will now be taking a ferrous gluconate for my iron deficiency and a Vitamin D supplement. Finally, because my mental state has been way over the top I will also be back on my anti-depressant. I guess that the world will now be filled with rainbows, unicorns and fairies! ;)
Finally, we discussed my tailbone. She did not do an xray but believes the injury is closer to the sacrum than the coccyx. Finally, she suggested that it will take 6 weeks to heal! Oh shit! I didn't want to hear that. I have a 1/2 marathon on May 1st and I wanted to go sub-2 on that one. Oh well, time to rethink that plan. I guess I need to spend more time at the pool. Fun! Oh wait, rainbows, unicorns and fairies not ogres!
Well, that is all I have for today. I hope ya'all have a great day. Until later, keep riding, running and swimming to your personal greatness!
Today I am dedicating my Tuesday Hero Award to one of my favorite professional triathletes, Uli Bromme! Here is a great article about her on Slowtwitch. Uli is a third year pro out of Boulder who is steadily moving up in standings with great results. However, like many pros she is struggling in the sponsorship department. She was with Team Sport Beans but this year they lost their major sponsor. All of her expenses related to triathlon come from her own pocketbook and we all know how expensive that can get. Additionally, she is completely self-coached mainly because of the expense. I haven't met Uli in person but I do feel a personal connection to her. She is very open and friendly in her "virtual" interactions with me. As such, I really wish I could do more for her because she is a great athlete and person. Unfortunately, I am not well connected. That is why I am putting this out there. If anyone out there does have connections in the tri-world or world in general, please lets band together and do what we can for Uli! Let's help her get some more sponsorships or whatever we can do because even the littlest things can help.
Uli, please keep riding, running and swimming to your personal greatness!
Good Morning All. I have been nominated three times over for the Stylish Blogger Award! So I think it is about time I get around to following through on my obligations!
If you are not following these blogs then you are really missing out on some great stuff!
The rules of this award state that I must share seven things about myself. I have also seen that people have also shared many of their "Stylish" pics. I am going to do a little bit of both. Because I feel like being different. Additionally, the rules state that I must nominate seven people for this award. Almost everyone I read has already received ths award so I nominate all those that have not gotten it! So without further ado here are some of my most stylish pics!
Military Style! cicra 1987
Morning Style! circa 1987
Mother Style! circa 2004?
Cabo Stylin'!
Ski Style!
Wet suit Style!
Lookin' Better in Black Stylin'!
Here are seven things that I aspire to be: 1. Loving 2. Generous 3. Kind 4. Thankful 5. Friendly 6. Strong 7. Patient
P.S. Operation Iron for week 6 was a Big Fat Zero, much like the donut I sit on for my coccyx! Hee Hee, I said "coccyx!"
I am full of songs this week, probably because I am hiding from the world by leaving the headphones on all the time. I couldn't decide between a couple of songs so I just decided to put them both on today.
The first one is from Tim McGraw, "The Cowboy in Me." The second one is from Eminem, "Cinderella Man." Talk about divergent! Anyway, I hope you enjoy these songs!
Oh yea, just to clarify about the Body Fat Percentage question. I have tested my BFP with two different methods. First I have an impedance scale and the BFP is generally right around 30%. Second, I have done the caliper test 3 times. Two of the times were done by Coach J and the third time was done by a personal trainer I had back in 2007. Each time with the calipers I have been around 30%. You would think that this would be proof enough for everyone but it is not. That is why I was asking about the hydrostatic testing. I have resigned myself to the fact that I fall in the obese category based on BFP that is why I have been doing this crazy high protein diet. I am trying to spur on ketosis so that I can burn fat and bring down my BFP. But there is a thought in the back of my mind that maybe I my BFP is not that high and so I would like to settle the question once and for all with a hydrostatic test. So thanks for the advice. I will check with CTS and with my doctor to see what I can find out.
Until later keep riding, running and swimming to your personal greatness!
The Cowboy in Me I don't know why I act the way I do Like I ain't got a single thing to lose Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy I guess that's just the cowboy in me
I got a life that most would love to have But sometimes I still wake up fightin' mad At where this road I'm heading down might lead I guess that's just the cowboy in me
The urge to run, the restlessness The heart of stone I sometimes get The things I've done for foolish pride The me that's never satisfied The face that's in the mirror when I don't like what I see I guess that's just the cowboy in me
The urge to run, the restlessness The heart of stone I sometimes get The things I've done for foolish pride The me that's never satisfied The face that's in the mirror when I don't like what I see I guess that's just the cowboy in me
Girl I know there's times you must have thought There ain't a line you've drawn I haven't crossed But you set your mind to see this love on through I guess that's just the cowboy in you
We ride and never worry about the fall I guess that's just the cowboy in us all
Cinderella Man Yeah, You know technically, Im not even really supposed to be here right now, So fuck it, might as well make the most of it.
Ahh ah ah ah eh eh eh eh ehhh
Yeah, haha Feels good, Whooo, Guess I'm lucky, Some of us don't get a second chance. But I aint blowing this one. Naw man, haha, Shit I feel like I can do anything now.
Who can catch lightning in the bottle, set fire to water, Commin out the nozzle on the fire hose, flyer than swatters
Theres a storm commin that the weather man couldn't predict, I start the bug prick, you better flee cause I get ticked Its a rap, I was down, when I was down I was kicked I got up I'm back to punch ya to the ground, ya trick, Its a trap, fuck my last cd this shits in my trash, I be god damned if another rapper gets in my ass, I hit the gas and I spit every rap as if its my last. You can die in the blink of an eye, so bat ya eyelashes,
and keep winking and blown kisses cuz your flirting with death Im destroying your livelihood, I aint just hurting your rep, I catch a flow and get goin, No remorse, I'm showinn they slowin, for no one, Knowin there is nothing you can do about it Zeroin on the target like a marksman, The target is you, I shut ya lane down, Took ya spot, parked in it too, Watchin it flow, lighter fluid, saliva what can ya do, Go get ya crew to hype ya up stand behind you like whoooo!
That boys hot enough to melt hell burn satan too, Fry his ass, and put his ashes back together with glue, See you can hate em, he don't blame you frankly he would too, This game couldn't afford to lose him, how bout you?
Now guess who who (hey), Heres a clue (hey), He came to a ball in a wife beater Lost his Nike shoe, Its in ya ass (hey), He's in ya ass, he's all up in ya psychy too, Now whats his name
If I had a time machine, I'm passin ya, Cinderella man, Cinderella man, Cinderella man, Cinderella man, Music is my time machine, so call me Cinderella man, Cinderella man, Cinderella man, Cinderella man,
Fuck catching lightnin He struck it Screamed shut up and thunder, Flipped the world upside down and made it rain upward Cinderella man Cinderella man Cinderella man Cinderella man,
Rewound the future to the present, paused it don't ask how, Fuck the past motherfucker he's the shit right now Cinderella man Cinderella man Cinderella man Cinderella man..
Cinderella man Send the fellow Shady dang came to wrap the game up in cellophane, Raise hell from hell he came, But didn't come to bore you with the cinderella story, Nor did he come to do the same, He cant afford to be a label in this day in age, And at this stage of the game Mediocrity cannot be allowed to fly, So say bye, to the old H I to the new, Que Sera Consider it his last hurrah Coup de grace Raise em high in the sky, Keep em up Time to bring the place alive, Thanks for being patient I will make no more mistakes, Shit my potatoes baked, Homie the veggies on my plate can fly, My filet is smoking weed, yea faggot the stakes (steaks) are high Shit I aint even suppose to be here By the grace of god, The skin on my teeth And the hair on my nuts I skated by, Now y'all are on thin ice With ankle weights I hate to lie, How fuckin irritated are you, How much in ya face am i, And ain't shit you can do but fear it Proof is here in spirit Im the spittinn image Ill mirror it When I stand near it, Your pussy lyric, I couldn't hear it, Who forms pyramids and raps circles around square lyrics,
Who? Heres a clue. He came to the ball in his wifebeater, Lost his nike shoe, its in ya ass, he's in ya ass, he's all up in ya psychy too. Now whats his name
1. The weather is too damn cold today. The external temp as per my car said -4 degrees. I am not liking this at all! I hope the weather in San Antonio warms up before I head down there at the end of the month. 2. Tailbone update: I saw my chiro on Monday. She worked me over completely! I was stiff and sore all the way up my back. She does not think my tailbone or coccyx (FYI, that word just makes me laugh!) is broken. She says that you must fall directly on your tailbone to really break it and that takes quite an angle to do. We are going with the idea that it is severely bruised. Here is what I know, it hurts like hell to sit, walk up stairs, bend over and lay down! The sitting part is really hard since I am a software engineer and sit in front of a computer all day long. And yes, I have a stupid donut to sit on. I don't think it has helped but what do I know! I see the chiro again and if I am not jumping off the table each time she touches me then she might be able to adjust the coccyx. 3. Workout update: None! Coach L says I should be able to swim and run on the elliptical but right now none of that sounds good! Oh well, maybe I needed the break! No pun intended there. 4. Mental update: This is a day to day process. Some days are good and some days are worse. I just try to keep moving forward. 5. I did see my General Practitioner last week. My blood pressure is good without the meds. YAY! She was surprised to see that I had gained 4lbs since I last saw her because she thought I looked skinnier. I told her it was because I had gained muscle weight. I told her about the new diet and she was happy that I was making changes but she too does not believe that my BF% is 30%. I guess I need to go have my BF% measured hydrostatically! Anyone in Colorado know of a place where I can get this done? My asthma numbers were not great so she wants me to keep monitoring that because I may need to go back on the daily med for the asthma. Finally, she ordered full blood work so we can check the cholesterol levels, kidney functioning, iron levels, etc. I will let ya'all know how that turns out once I know!
That's all I have for today. Until later, keep riding, running and swimming to your personal greatness!
Elliptical: 8.7 mi 01:40 mins Run: 6.6 mi 01:10 mins Swim: 4900.0 yd 02:02 mins Weights: 01:13 mins Total Duration: 06:05 mins
Thoughts: 1. I had a solid week of workouts despite how I was feeling emotionally. I missed one bike workout and one lifting workout. 2. I did make up the lifting workout by shoveling snow yesterday but I fell on the ice. I fell hard on my back/tail bone area and right now I can't do much sitting or laying down. I am off to the chiro today to see what's what. Wish me luck! 3. Thank you, thank you so much for all the great comments on my last post! You guys are really awesome and I can't begin to tell you how much they all meant to me.
Finally, here are some pix from our Super Bowl Sunday!
Okay, I am in mental breakdown mode. I just took a sick day work from work so I could come home and take Xanax and hopefully get myself on the right track mentally. There are so far two trains of thought on this current mental breakdown. 1. Coach thinks that I am overtrained and that my body is beyond my mental snap. 2. The hubby thinks everyone one is "fu#4Ked in the head and that I am normal.
Here is what I know and I am reluctant to share some of these raw emotions to the entire world. Doing this only seems to be an attempt for sympathy but that is the farthest think from my mind. I really just want understand why I am "losing it" again and again and again. First, I am two months off my antidepressent. Could this be the problem behind my current issues? Who knows? Yes, the mood swings are coming closer and closer together. My current coping mechanism is to workout but my body is rebelling to that idea and results in crappy workouts. The crappy workouts lead to negative self talk and negative self talk leads to a downward spiral of self defeatng behavior. The couple of casual drinks I used to enjoy as the happy camper tend to move now to the emotional drunk with no self control. You know the crying angry bitch with self-defeating talk and the fear that I am becoming my mother. If you dont' know my mother was an alcoholic and drug addict who died at a very young age, 43 years old by the way. The age I turn in April. My biggest fear is becoming her and when I start feeling like this I feel I am slipping towards her destructive behavior. I mean she always said I would become her.
Am I hoping to solve this problem, I have no idea. I just know that my prevalent thought processes are making my life miserable.
I define my life by my workouts. If I am on then I feel great, if I am off then I feel shitty like it is an expression of who I am. I don't know who I am, who I want to be and where I should find my happiness. Truth be told, I hate myself. I think I am stupid, weak, obnoxious, self-centered and beyond help. Where to go to fix this only others smarter than me know and I have a hard time believing them. Years of negativity flood my thoughts on a daily basis.
There is no point to this post but to put in words all those things that are bothering me. I really can relate to Natalie Portmans character in "Black Swan" and well that too freaks me out. If you have seen this movie then you know what I am talking about.
The point behind this post? Well, that is a good question. All I know is that I had to state the facts and well these are the facts, as ugly as they are. There is no need to comment. I am here fighting the fight let's just hope I can figure out a healthy way to do this and not fall into the black hole that I feel I am being sucked into...
Today when I opened the computer, this is the first article that came up, No limits for Robles as next stage beckons and I knew this was my Tuesday Hero. After reading the article, I knew for a fact that this is my hero this week. Damn, I am so inspired by all the people that continue on their path to greatness despite the physical impediments they may face. It makes all my whining about aches and pains seem inconsequential. So I will try and remember when I run today and the calves are screaming that at least I have both my legs to run on!
One more thing, since I am using this great new tool to track my workouts I thought I would give you my monthly totals for January. I love playing with numbers must be the geek in me!
Bike: 107.5 mi 08:34 mins Elliptical: 6.1 mi 01:00 mins Rowing: 11.8 km 01:00 mins Run: 58.1 mi 10:34 mins Swim : 15875.0 yd 07:06 mins Weights: 06:24 mins Total Duration: 34:38 mins
What I am happiest about during this month are my swimming and biking numbers! Woo Hoo! Let's hope February brings larger numbers!
Until later, keep swimming, riding and running to your personal greatness!
