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One more day of waking up at 5AM to go rowing this week... and the best thing is I don't have to go run afterward! :D hahaha. 
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SIMPLE_TAILOR
6/5/2009 6:47AM
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We really learn how much these healthy habits mean to us when we miss them for a few days. I didn't get much in the way of fruits and vegetables in over the weekend and I could really tell. Three days of regular fruits and veggies and everything has straightened itself out. ttyl Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SKYFYRE
6/5/2009 4:17AM
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Don't you love bureaucracy?!?! Ugh crazy gym people! Sleep is amazing isn't it?! Glad you got some! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LIVEYOURDREAMS
6/4/2009 10:53PM
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So you went for the rowing thing! Awesome! I love how adventurous you are and that you mix things up! That is weird about the pricing for the aquatics membership. A totally tuscaloosa rally? That's really cool! I wonder if my local team does anything like that... I should check in with them more often.
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FUTURERNAIMEE
6/4/2009 9:13PM
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That is so weird with the aquatics membership, at least you got a good run in despite their wasting your time. Rowing sounds soo incredibly intense, I think it would be fun to try sometime but I am so not up for it right now.
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LAFTERSFREE
6/4/2009 7:23PM
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i've been getting more sleep than normal lately, and have felt bloated soooo idk!!! LOL. but that is CRAZY. im soo excited for saturday :) great job on the run, and yeah that makes no sense about the price for the aquatics center... btw, where the hell is that place?? b/c there are certain things i've wanted to go to there, but have never bothered to figure out where the building is... ohhh the mysterious aquatics center....... :) Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DDOORN
6/4/2009 4:44PM
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What a schedule! Gotta have some SPARK to keep up with all of that! :-) WTG! Don Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PRAIRIEDAWNPAM
6/4/2009 3:44PM
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Time isn't wasted if you can use it to work out. I would have wasted the time. Good on you for your healthy choice.  You inspired me to consider a recreational dragon boat team here, but their meeting times just won't work for me this summer. Oh well. Maybe next year. ...Pam Report Inappropriate Comment |
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RUN_LIFT_EAT
6/4/2009 3:39PM
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Re: the bloating situation, I too want to hear more about the sleep bloating connection? That is really strange about the different membership fees for the aquatic center, but yeah, I would opt for the two for $31 :0! Rowing sounds so cool! I love the idea of having cardio that uses your whole body, but with so much focus on your upper body. I can't wait to see what kind of guns you get! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ROYABOYA
6/4/2009 2:48PM
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wait, I don't get it. What does sleep have to do with measurements? Also - I am so impressed by your running. I ran as far as I felt like pushing it the other day, and realized I did 1 mile without stopping and was impressed with myself! can't wait til I can get up there with you! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SEEHOLZ
6/4/2009 2:34PM
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VERY INTERESTING about the bloating and nap thing.. I wonder if that's part of my "weight" problem... I know sleep is SO essential, yet I don't get enough! VERY WEIRD about the membership prices---- I hate things that don't make sense... yet, MANY things don't... LOL! What are you training for and what program are you following? (I'm sure I'd find out by reading your old blogs, but it's easier to ask) Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SWEETZMIX
6/4/2009 2:31PM
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I know you can not wait until you get some sleep!!!!!!!
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KNH771
6/4/2009 2:27PM
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The thing with your measurements IS interesting. Last month I had a really funky measurement. I haven't gone back to check, but I hope it has passed like yours did during nap time. 
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I really need to start turning my HRM for Rowing now that we're getting to do a bit more. BUT! I didn't today so I just have info for my run and Pilates ON THE BALL! haha. More on that in a bit.
So ROWING CAMP!!! We did a cool training drill called "Reverse Pick" in which you work your way through the stroke step by step starting from the Drive. Previously we had worked starting from the release - to arms only, then arms and back, then arms back and legs... Well today, we started in the catch position (knees up body leaning forward, arms straight pushing the oar out), and first did legs only, maintaining body and arm position, then legs and back (maintaining straight arms), and then incorporating the arms. I dunno why but I liked this a LOT better...
ANYWAY -- more full stroke rowing today and whatnot. Our coach was giving a lot of corrections comments while we were out though, and I really wasn't sure because most of it was when we were rowing Stern 4 if it was being prompted by ME or not. So I was feeling a little unsure of myself until after practice when I talked to the coach and cox and they said I was doing great and the cox said it wasn't me, and when I asked the coach for feedback he hesitated to tell me because the comment was regarding something we hadn't really discussed and it was a correction on my finishing position. WOOT. I know I'm not doing everything else perfect yet, but at least I'm doing well enough that there are no major concerns. :)
Then I picked up a few groceries and headed out for my 2 miler today.
THEN I came home and did a NEW workout....
So... I'm undecided. I'm going to try it again and try to do some of the sections I skipped today, but mostly I really liked it!!! :D There was some TOUGH STUFF. It really incorporated different parts of the body as well. Very interesting. I checked it out from the Library and there is a DVD workout, but the book goes through everything in great detail so you don't have to rely on a brief description while the video demonstrates.
So far it's hard for me to feel how my new program is working because I've been pretty worn out most of the time -- I KNOW I am DEFINITELY not getting enough sleep. I do feel that once the rowing goes to the regular schedule I will be able to get used to doing THAT, as opposed to the current wake up every day at 5AM, rowing club till 7:30ish, then run/ST/both, come home or do an errand, shower, nap for like 1-2hours, get up, eat, go to work, come home, cook, eat, get to bed around midnight or later and REPEAT.
If this was going to be a long term plan for me, I would change it. FOR SURE. It is not feasible to maintain this type of a schedule for me for long. Maybe I would try to keep it and just try to go to bed as soon as I get home instead of eating dinner and unwinding from work first before cutting anything else out, but SOMETHING would have to give.
As it is, I just remind myself that this is the last week for this schedule and push on. :)
I found out today that we will not be rowing next week -- our coaches will be gone and they don't want to risk having a bunch of newbies out on the river in an uncoached boat, but some vets will probably go out. I'm thinking maybe I can get signed up in the Aquatic Center by then and at least erg next week so I can retain some of the muscle memory I'm starting to build for rowing -- but the good news is I DON'T HAVE TO WAKE UP AT 5AM OR EARLIER NEXT WEEK! YAY!!!! :D hhahaha. 6/14 will be a meetup to talk about the summer time and then we will get to row that day, too - yay. So that will be the next time after this week that I'm able to get out and row.
I'd also like to say that although I have been very sore and tired, my runs have been going ok! :D They feel mentally a bit tough because I just want to skip it and go to bed or something, but physically they've been ok! I've been keeping my HR below 165, mostly close to or below 155, and I'm faster than I used to be at that HR! Still super slow, don't get me wrong -- but we're talking 13min miles versus 15-15:30.
I guess that is enough for now. :)
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FUTURERNAIMEE
6/4/2009 9:16PM
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You are intense! Rowing at 5 am, then a run, man! Exercise junkie =P In a good way of course.
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SKYFYRE
6/3/2009 11:47PM
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Honey, you are one Bad A$$ Bunney! I love your commitment and the fact that you are always mixing it up!
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_RAMONA
6/3/2009 10:30PM
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WOW! You are amazing! Just make sure you don't over-tire your body in the process... over-training (especially when you're not getting enough sleep) can set you further back than anything. Other than a word of caution, I really wish I had HALF of your energy! I figured out the nutritional info on the cup cakes... in my blog... will make them for supper tomorrow and let you know what I think. {{{{{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}}}} Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SIMPLE_TAILOR
6/3/2009 10:29PM
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The "real" rowing is such a cool thing. I know that many have the opportunity to row on a machine at the gym, but to row out on the water is such a cool thing. Enjoy the opportunity, even if it is early. ttyl Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KEAKMAN
6/3/2009 10:29PM
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I am proud of you for keeping to your running committment - it would be so easy to excuse yourself since you are rowing these days! And I would LOVE to run a 13:00.....with my ever-lovin' run/walk/walk/walk/walk routine I am looking at 16:00 AAAGGGHHH! Keep it up girl - someday I will catch up! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SIRABE76
6/3/2009 8:06PM
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Wow, girl that is lot to do in one day. But at least you will get a break from waking at 5 am. Doing pilates on a ball sounds tough. But then again, anything on a ball for me is tough. You go girl.. I wanna be like you one day. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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RUN_LIFT_EAT
6/3/2009 5:32PM
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OMG getting up at 5 . . . glad that you get a break from that, too! I only do that on race days ;). See, you're the bomb and you get extra credit because you are SO GOOD they are telling stuff ahead of schedule! You go girl! We used the ball for Monday's pilates class and my chest and arms were sore yesterday! I had to switch up my schedule and do legs and save chest/back for today! Don't you love pilates? Speaking of which, I had better head out to do chest/back and I may do the Wednesday pilates . . . Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SEPPIESUSAN
6/3/2009 5:31PM
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No wonder you want to go to bed - you're so busy :) You're into so many activities right now.... way to keep mixing things up!!
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CHASINGPAVEMENT
6/3/2009 5:09PM
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Rowing seriously sounds like so much fun! I love the updates on your rowing camp :) You have been ROCKIN you work outs! that pilates on the ball dvd sounds TOUGH! major props to you! 
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LAFTERSFREE
6/3/2009 4:32PM
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well! i can see why u are feeling sore!!!! pilates on the ball sounds very cool, im glad ur going to try to stick with it a lil while to see how u like it once u get more used to it. i know what u mean about the scheduling, im kinda burnt out already myself! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MISSY_MAGOO
6/3/2009 4:18PM
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Holy crap! Pilates on a ball! Isn't pilates tough enough on the floor!?!?! haha
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SARAHISKIDA
6/3/2009 4:09PM
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I'm glad we don't have to do this schedule much longer, too. My running has been suffering, and I can't seem to get into a daily rhythm. Getting up early 2 times a week is doable, but 5x is pushing it!
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SWEETZMIX
6/3/2009 4:07PM
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Good thing you don't have to have that crazy schedule forever. I know how hard it is to get up at 5am when you feel like you didn't get enough sleep for a few days. But next week is sleeping in YAY!! And you are making progress!! Running faster and keeping your HR down, what more can you ask for! Progress!!
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LASHERTHECAT
6/3/2009 3:50PM
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Oh to have your energy!!
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MDTWEETY
6/3/2009 3:45PM
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Wow girl, you are a MACHINE! Glad you don't have to be on that schedule much longer. I have no idea how you do it. :) I'm happy that you are enjoying the rowing. It really does sound like a lot of fun. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CALICAVEGIRL
6/3/2009 3:42PM
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Congrats on the running!! I KNOW my heart rate is WAAAY high when I've been doing my runs lately, so it's awesome that you are able to keep your HR down and still do 13 minute miles =) Right now I'm in the home stretch, though and I've got to kick up the speed a bit and worry about the HR later. Ya know? 3 weeks till race day,... AHHHHH!!!
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I'm working on that. I'm just impressed with myself that I jog even a little bit after 8 months sitting on my butt. I won't tell you I got a little chilly on my run at 7pm because it's in the 60s. Thank goodness I'm back where temperatures are livable.
