Alright peeps!
Last night, or should I say, yesterday afternoon, I drank an awful lot of Cider and Wine, in the name of friendship!
Couple of pints with the lovely Keils at lunchtime and then a BBQ with good friends Mark and Beth celebrating the new location for their business, and that of others.
It was a lovely evening, hopefully arranged to do some more life modelling for some classes and had a right old giggle! Come 10pm I was done in and bed beckoned.
This morning, awoken by a howling puppy! Managed to get him out of the front door in time for an onslaught of pee! Good work! (his, not mine)
Came back from the dog walk and a had another tiny napette before thinking of training.
Biggest mistake today - lack of food so lack of energy. Will I ever practice what I preach?!
Anyway today I thought I'd have a little triathlon practice at Totnes Pavilions. It's never going to be as good as outside but it was pissing it down and I thought a nice controlled session could give me an idea of timing?
The biggest problem is that the bikes are not the best, increase level and you get a slower time, it's not like changing gear so I found myself peddling like crazy to get anywhere!
The swim was easy as the pool wasn't busy and of course is never going to be the same as a sea swim, ever!
I struggled by the time I got to the running due to a lack of energy from my lack of food. Next time I will do better!
But I did it, hangover and everything else, I managed it!
Here are the controlled sports centre, hungover times!
Swim - 750m - 19 minutes
Bike - 21k - 36.13 minutes
Run - 5k - 23 minutes
I have 6 weeks to go now and I have to say I am bricking it to be honest!
More training required! So that's what I shall do!
Remember, you get nowhere by sitting on your arse doing nothing!
Sunday, 12 August 2012
Thursday, 9 August 2012
a bit of a pants week
Sat down, pink-faced after a 5k run.
I don't like short distances now, they are too sprinty! I'm much more of a plodder now. But the Dawlish Triathlon has a 5k run to finish so I am training that distance now to get used to it.
I am making no progress on increasing my time though.
Last week did 5.03k in 26.54 mins
Same route, turned cyclemeter off .1 short so 5.02k today in 26.43 mins
I know in one week there wouldn't be much improvement, but I felt like I really went for it today and nothing :(
I've lost a couple of lb in the week too in a bid to be lighter so I can go faster. If it's not more improved next week I'm going to start worrying.
Part of the problem I think is that I don't know how fast I run anymore, I know how fast to pace everyone else, I know a Beth pace, A Tania pace etc but I'm not sure what mine is anymore.
I'm relying on my running, my strongest part of the triathlon so I don't come in last!
I've had a bit of a rough week as it is, poor litle Skitz my 8 year old ferret died. He was a little sweetie, he died peacefully in his sleep in my old fleece with his daughter Nancy sleeping next to him. She's a little depressed about it, as much as a ferret can get depressed!
Had a weird blip too, I think I am destined to be single, as I have absolutely no luck with men anymore! It's as though I want to be on my own forever. Maybe that's why?! Anyway, seemingly my ideas of a joyful time with a good friend are now under the carpet swept up with all the other joyful times I've missed because of my insecurity.
Can someone inject me with a dose of self-confidence please?
I know I give it all bravado but it's only a front, I'm actually a fragile little Deborah underneath it all.
I have, however, on a more positive note, earnt some money this week! So I can eat at the weekend! haha things seem to be building with Fighting Fit Devon and I am slowly growing more confident in my ability to make it work. So it's not all bad!
The turning point in my week is coming today just after 2pm, I go and pick up the newest addition to the Miller-Wright family - Finnegan the Springer Spaniel! I shall no doubt have a little blog about the fella once he arrives! It's going to be great.
Sorry for the negative, feel better though for getting it out there! Now I can smile.
Take care :)
I don't like short distances now, they are too sprinty! I'm much more of a plodder now. But the Dawlish Triathlon has a 5k run to finish so I am training that distance now to get used to it.
I am making no progress on increasing my time though.
Last week did 5.03k in 26.54 mins
Same route, turned cyclemeter off .1 short so 5.02k today in 26.43 mins
I know in one week there wouldn't be much improvement, but I felt like I really went for it today and nothing :(
I've lost a couple of lb in the week too in a bid to be lighter so I can go faster. If it's not more improved next week I'm going to start worrying.
Part of the problem I think is that I don't know how fast I run anymore, I know how fast to pace everyone else, I know a Beth pace, A Tania pace etc but I'm not sure what mine is anymore.
I'm relying on my running, my strongest part of the triathlon so I don't come in last!
I've had a bit of a rough week as it is, poor litle Skitz my 8 year old ferret died. He was a little sweetie, he died peacefully in his sleep in my old fleece with his daughter Nancy sleeping next to him. She's a little depressed about it, as much as a ferret can get depressed!
Had a weird blip too, I think I am destined to be single, as I have absolutely no luck with men anymore! It's as though I want to be on my own forever. Maybe that's why?! Anyway, seemingly my ideas of a joyful time with a good friend are now under the carpet swept up with all the other joyful times I've missed because of my insecurity.
Can someone inject me with a dose of self-confidence please?
I know I give it all bravado but it's only a front, I'm actually a fragile little Deborah underneath it all.
I have, however, on a more positive note, earnt some money this week! So I can eat at the weekend! haha things seem to be building with Fighting Fit Devon and I am slowly growing more confident in my ability to make it work. So it's not all bad!
The turning point in my week is coming today just after 2pm, I go and pick up the newest addition to the Miller-Wright family - Finnegan the Springer Spaniel! I shall no doubt have a little blog about the fella once he arrives! It's going to be great.
Sorry for the negative, feel better though for getting it out there! Now I can smile.
Take care :)
Saturday, 4 August 2012
The Olympics
I'm sat again, as I have been for the past week, frequently, on my sofa with the tv on.
This is a recent new thing for me as I haven't really watched any tv properly since I got back from The Forces March.
This is vital viewing - The Olympic Games 2012 in our very own London!
I can honestly say I have never been so inspired by an event in my life. I have also never cried so much at the tv in my life, right from Muhammad Ali at the opening ceremony to now and our new Gold medal in rowing.
Last week I started to watch the Judo. I could not tear myself away from watching it. There was something magical in their movements.
For me and my very childish view on things, it looked like play fighting, play fighting that ended in rolling about on the floor. It made me giggle, and watch even more.
I started to see how they were working, in the heavyweight section, the massive difference in size, but how they used the bigger persons size against them.
I watched the fencing, looks like fun! On the plus side the gear you have to wear for it looks awesome and ever so slightly kinky! Love it.
So I decided that I wanted to try them, at least Judo.
Low and behold in the very Sports Centre that I work and train in, is a Judo club at a time that I can actually do!
I contacted Ray via the wonderful Facebook and he said to come along and 'play' which I did!
I sat downstairs in the reception at The Pavilions, listening to the class upstairs being carried out. Some of the adults came in and passed me, I was nervously excited. Trying something new on your own is always very daunting, but the exciting thrill and nervousness just makes you feel human, it's a very good feeling.
That was it, up I went and nervously entered the room.
Ray came over and welcomed me, then realised that although I'm 5ft 5in I have long legs, so I sported the 3/4 length look! I got changed, put on my white belt! Yep! A white belt! And sat and watched the Juniors finish their class. They were brilliant, and their parents were there supporting and watching.
The whole atmosphere was friendly, yet competitive. My kind of atmosphere!
We went through the basics of how to fall down safely, for my benefit which was nice and then straight into take down techniques, it was brilliant.
I was working with Charlie and Talila who were very lovely and patient and it was relaxed and friendly at all times.
I got to 'play' with the Instructor and a few other people there, I actually found it ok.
It's not all special hand holds and technical difficulty, it's grab, get them off balance and make the most of it to take them down.
I'm sure there is more to it, but to get it into my head, that's what I was doing.
I loved it, felt great, and although it was only my first time doing it, I wasn't that crap. I think that made me enjoy it more.
It's completely different to Kickboxing in all but two respects, competition and inner balance. Those were the 2 things that helped me get the most out of it.
I suffered only one injury, when we were putting the mats away I got jabbed in the gut by the corner of a mat being passed to me and it winded me! Funny really!
I left with a massive smile on my face and an emotional full feeling in my heart. This was the thing to fulfill my need to know that actually, I'm not that bad at Sports and Martial Arts after all.
This morning I woke up with some aches and a few bruises and decided the only way to get rid of the ache was to go for a swim!
I got my new goggles this week and I had to try them out. Yep, I was excited about going swimming! What a turn around from 5 weeks ago. Makes me laugh how you can adapt if you put your mind to it.
I've mastered Breast Stroke now, it's easy, fast and natural for me to do. If all else fails at the triathlon I will do breast stroke and be confident and competent in it, I have that ease of mind now.
It doesn't mean that I will stop trying crawl, as I did lots of work on the breathing today in the pool. Apparently I'm lifting my head up too far when I breathe in and it's making my legs drop, so I practiced with a float.
These Olympians train for hours a day at their sport, massive respect to them, dedication to it. If I had hours a day to train, then I would be better, much better.
I just have to take the time I have and use it wisely, and the sad fact is, although I'm enjoying watching the Olympics, I'm going to have time out for training.
Off out on my bike now, Totnes 10k possibly tomorrow, not got a place yet but think I may do it, lots of mud round there so will be like old time Cross Country when I was at school!
Will keep you posted.
Remember, if you get inspired by something, don't think about doing it, find out where you can do it, and go and try it, you never know you may actually love it!
This is a recent new thing for me as I haven't really watched any tv properly since I got back from The Forces March.
This is vital viewing - The Olympic Games 2012 in our very own London!
I can honestly say I have never been so inspired by an event in my life. I have also never cried so much at the tv in my life, right from Muhammad Ali at the opening ceremony to now and our new Gold medal in rowing.
Last week I started to watch the Judo. I could not tear myself away from watching it. There was something magical in their movements.
For me and my very childish view on things, it looked like play fighting, play fighting that ended in rolling about on the floor. It made me giggle, and watch even more.
I started to see how they were working, in the heavyweight section, the massive difference in size, but how they used the bigger persons size against them.
I watched the fencing, looks like fun! On the plus side the gear you have to wear for it looks awesome and ever so slightly kinky! Love it.
So I decided that I wanted to try them, at least Judo.
Low and behold in the very Sports Centre that I work and train in, is a Judo club at a time that I can actually do!
I contacted Ray via the wonderful Facebook and he said to come along and 'play' which I did!
I sat downstairs in the reception at The Pavilions, listening to the class upstairs being carried out. Some of the adults came in and passed me, I was nervously excited. Trying something new on your own is always very daunting, but the exciting thrill and nervousness just makes you feel human, it's a very good feeling.
That was it, up I went and nervously entered the room.
Ray came over and welcomed me, then realised that although I'm 5ft 5in I have long legs, so I sported the 3/4 length look! I got changed, put on my white belt! Yep! A white belt! And sat and watched the Juniors finish their class. They were brilliant, and their parents were there supporting and watching.
The whole atmosphere was friendly, yet competitive. My kind of atmosphere!
We went through the basics of how to fall down safely, for my benefit which was nice and then straight into take down techniques, it was brilliant.
I was working with Charlie and Talila who were very lovely and patient and it was relaxed and friendly at all times.
I got to 'play' with the Instructor and a few other people there, I actually found it ok.
It's not all special hand holds and technical difficulty, it's grab, get them off balance and make the most of it to take them down.
I'm sure there is more to it, but to get it into my head, that's what I was doing.
I loved it, felt great, and although it was only my first time doing it, I wasn't that crap. I think that made me enjoy it more.
It's completely different to Kickboxing in all but two respects, competition and inner balance. Those were the 2 things that helped me get the most out of it.
I suffered only one injury, when we were putting the mats away I got jabbed in the gut by the corner of a mat being passed to me and it winded me! Funny really!
I left with a massive smile on my face and an emotional full feeling in my heart. This was the thing to fulfill my need to know that actually, I'm not that bad at Sports and Martial Arts after all.
This morning I woke up with some aches and a few bruises and decided the only way to get rid of the ache was to go for a swim!
I got my new goggles this week and I had to try them out. Yep, I was excited about going swimming! What a turn around from 5 weeks ago. Makes me laugh how you can adapt if you put your mind to it.
I've mastered Breast Stroke now, it's easy, fast and natural for me to do. If all else fails at the triathlon I will do breast stroke and be confident and competent in it, I have that ease of mind now.
It doesn't mean that I will stop trying crawl, as I did lots of work on the breathing today in the pool. Apparently I'm lifting my head up too far when I breathe in and it's making my legs drop, so I practiced with a float.
These Olympians train for hours a day at their sport, massive respect to them, dedication to it. If I had hours a day to train, then I would be better, much better.
I just have to take the time I have and use it wisely, and the sad fact is, although I'm enjoying watching the Olympics, I'm going to have time out for training.
Off out on my bike now, Totnes 10k possibly tomorrow, not got a place yet but think I may do it, lots of mud round there so will be like old time Cross Country when I was at school!
Will keep you posted.
Remember, if you get inspired by something, don't think about doing it, find out where you can do it, and go and try it, you never know you may actually love it!
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