Better Late than Never!

Wednesday - 9 Mile Bike Ride with Dad

We decided to take the 9 mile route backwards. Not a bad idea considering we pretty much did that the last 12 mile bike ride. It looks like snow is floating in the air because of the weeds spreading it's seeds around us. There were people riding on both sides of the road. Some people going in the proper direction - with the flow of traffic - and those that were going against traffic.

At one point I told my dad to go ahead of me. I like it when he's in front of me so I can see that he's doing ok. He's going to be 59 in August and while that isn't that old, I still want to make sure nothing happens to him. The whole point of us biking is that he gets some cardio to keep him around longer.

Well, in the future I will be the one in front. We took a turn and he was on the wrong side of the road. He looked back to see where I was and I had already crossed. I'm screaming at him to WATCH OUT because a blue Camero was about to hit him.

It was one of the scariest moments of my life. I didn't have a cell phone on me. He wasn't wearing a helmet. It's my idea to go on bike rides. I'm completely freaked out. He doesn't know this because I ride up next to him saying "so the camero snuck up on you, huh?" He's like yeah I was looking back to see where you were and was trying to cross at the same time.

Note to self: Cell is a must when riding. Yell out when I'm crossing and always be aware!

Thursday: 2 half hour sessions on the stationary bike in the PVC.

I haven't been doing much running lately because of fat pad syndrome in the heel of my foot. It was a bit weird because on my birthday I was wearing flat hard dress shoes around the mall and all of a sudden I feel this pain in my heel. It was very localized in the center. Of course I start researching especially because it didn't go away and still hasn't gone away. It usually happens when your heel strikes something hard. You know you have it when you walk barefoot on hardwood floors or tiles and there's pain in the heel. It feels extremely better in sneakers and walking around in cushioned sandals.

Anyway, I decided I should kill two birds with one stone and bike and read. I was reading the international bestseller - The Energy Bus. It's 150 pages and I got through 50 pages in 30 minutes. I then went into the office and did some work. I knew I had to finish it and refused to sit in the office and just read so I went for another 30 minutes on the bike.

Bike 30 minutes level 11 random
Bike 30 minutes level 10 random

Friday night - Dancing

It's reunions here and it is crazy! It's like an outdoor club for 3 nights. I can't wait to dance some more tonight. :)

12 Mile Bike

9:00 am - Bike Ride around Mount Holly 12 miles

I went on a bike ride with my dad and ended up detouring to the model airplane flying field. We cut across the field from the street where my dad turns to me and says "Watch out for the poison ivy." I'm in flip flops and shorts, if I touch poison ivy, I'm toast. Luckily, I avoided it and am poison ivy free. (or so I think?)

Birthday Workout

7:30 pm - 3 Mile Run around Princeton

As I place my bag in my car about to head on a run, I see a co-worker who bailed on a run about 3 weeks ago. Some of you know me as Tina in the tall grass so you know what's about to happen. I was the sniper and got him. He's like we're going to run a 20 minute 5k. I'm thinking he has no idea and we'll be running a 30 minute - 3 miler.

He kept saying I was killing him and he was going to die. While I may be a sniper, I'm not out to kill anyone. He ran (well jogged) the whole thing and should be proud of what he accomplished for the day.

Oh it's Official.. I'm in my late 20's. Welcome the world of 28!

I woke up this morning to many text and facebook love. It feels good that people take the time to celebrate your birth. I am truely grateful to have so many wonderful people in my life from Paris to California to Thailand to Seattle to Jersey! It's like the world gave me a huge hug. :)

7:30 am - Bike to work (3 miles)
7:55 am - Lift

Warm-up

Leg Press - 235 x 10
Prone Leg Curl 95 x 10
MB SL Bridging 1 x 10

Leg Press - 235 x 12
Prone Leg Curl 95 x 12
Back Extension 1 x 10

Leg Press - 235 x 12
Prone Leg Curl 95 x12
Reverse Hypers 1 x 10

Pilates Side Series 1 x 10

Pull-up 1 x 1
Pulldown 75 x 12
BB Bench 20 x 10*
SL N-O Push-ups 1 x 8
Row 90 x 10
TRX SA Row 1 x 10
MTS Incline 40 x 10
SB Push-ups 1 x 20

Reverse Crunch 1 x 20
Russian Twist 1 x 20
Sky Touches 1 x 20
4 Point Supermans 1 x 20

*I find it to be more efficient to write what's on one side of the bar rather than the whole weight. You might know this as 85 lbs but a rose by any other name is still a rose. So take that - 20 lbs!

Bike - Lift - I have to Bike back

7:20 am - Bike to work (3 miles)
7:45 am - Lift w/ the Bossman

Warm-up

BW Walking Lunges x 1 Minute
Red Band Lateral Deep Squat x 1 Minute
Towel Lateral Single Leg Squat x 1 Minute
SB Leg Curl x 1 Minute
(repeat circuit 2x)

Lateral Raise 1 x 10 - 7.5 lbs
Shoulder Press (Hammer MTS Iso) 1 x 10 - 50 lbs
MR Front Raise 1 x 10
TRX Rear Delt w/ External Rot 1 x 10
DB Bar Pull 1 x 10, 1 x 8 - 27.5 lbs
4 Point Arm Raise (IYTA) 1 x 10
Arm Haulers 1 x 30
BOSU Transfer Push-up 1 x 20
DB Incline 1 x 10 - 37.5 lbs
BOSU Negative Only Push-up 1 x 8

MB Reverse Crunch 1 x 30
Iso Abs (Prone/Side/Side/Bridge) x 45 seconds
Alt Bent Knee V-ups x 24
Sit up w/ Rotation x 24
Oblique Crunch x 15
4 Point Supermans x 20

3 Weeks until my sister's wedding!
Yesterday I didn't workout, instead I went to a fitting for my bridesmaid dress. The dress didn't fit quite like I remembered it and when taking off the dress, the zipper ripped. I guess that's what I get for wanting a nice back. So, now I have to go back to the place in a week and get fitted again.

I had a nice dinner at Outback afterwards as an early birthday gathering with my sister, cousin and soon to be brother in-law. I'm having left overs for brunch today. :)

Noon Hoops - Bike Ride Home

Noon- Noon Hoops (3 games to 7)

I was on a team that lost 3 in a row. :( We had 3 big guys (as in they should be in the post), 1 athletic guard and myself (who is not going in the post to get killed). After the 3rd loss I took myself out and had someone replace me. My team lost the 4th game. Then came the 5th game and my defense was on fire. It also helps that the other team was tired and I was fresh off the bench. I stole the ball 3 times on defense. I ran down the court and made a lay-up. You would think lay-ups would be easier but the momentum just throws you off. Anyway, the team finished with a WIN! :) whoo hoo!

4:00 pm - Bike Ride Home (3 miles)

Biking is so peaceful and everyday it seems to go by faster and faster. It's like oh wow, I'm already past the Papa Johns - the train station is here already?

6:00 pm - Past out until today (I must of been tired).

Seattle Day 3

9:00 am - Rowed in a Single

I'm not sure how long we were out there but I definately got to work on some mechanics and rip a few blisters. The plan is to figure out a way to get in a boat this summer. :)


This morning:

7:30 am - Biked to Princeton (3 Miles)

Maybe I should get a rack for the back of my bike? Well really, I should bring up my helmet from home. :/

Seattle Day 2 (Rowing, Kettlebells, Mechanical Bull)

9:30 am - Rowed in a double for 45 minutes on Lake Union

I have not rowed in a double in years! Imagine: 4 oars, two people, one boat. My catches were aggressive as if I was in an 8. My starboard and port puddles were like Nemo's fins in Finding Nemo. You know with one normal size fin (port) and one tiny poor baby, what happened to you sized fin (starboard). Damn the puddles! They tell you everything. Then of course with rowing you take the pain of blisters and them ripping and oozing out liquid just as the rhythm of the boat starts to flow.

Man, do I miss rowing. There's something about being up in the morning sun, connecting to the water and heartbeat of the boat that I just love.

Noon - Session 1 of Tilly's Kettlebell Training Class (1 hour)

Kettlebell training is another methodology to get people moving and growing. As teachers of life lessons, it's awesome to watch people grow mentally and physically from the different avenues we decide to use as our teaching platform. You've got to believe in what you're doing and sell it. Tilly is able to show her passion in teaching a wide variety of people through her classes.

One thing this experience has taught me is that someone is listening to your words of encouragement and to continue being posititive.

Midnight - Cowgirl Inc - Mechanical Bull

It's a new city, a time to do new things and broaden my horizons. I wait in line as girls and guys are tossed off this thing. I'm thinking to myself, why do I want to ride this thing? That question quickly passes as conversations start up with the people in line. One guy, I swear is going to puke all over the bull, another girl is here for her Bachelorette party (wedding June 6), and the guy running the bull tells me all he wants to do is go to the bathroom for a #2.

The bull runner hands me a glove and sets me up on the bull. Legs are in front, one hand is in the air, and the gloved hand is grasped underhand to a strap. The bull starts to move and I just close my eyes and tell myself to hold on. My body whips around in slow motion and soon another hand blister rips. My body is flung off the bull with my hand still attached to the strap. The ride is over. Next time, the bull is mine. :)

Seattle Day 1

7:30 am - Leg's with Tilly.

1 Minute Circuit x 3
BW Lunges
Spri Band Lateral Squat
Towel Slide Lateral Lunge
Deadlift-Hang Clean-Front Squat-Push Press-Front Squat

Duckwalk (didn't do it correctly)
Broad Jump Forwards
Broad Jump Backwards (who knew?)
Balance on One Foot Kick (30 seconds)