This weekend past was chaulked full of interior house projects - everything from ceiling fan assembly/installation, to TV stand assembly, and over-the-stove microwave/exhaust fan installation. The last project took me about 12 hours to complete - anything that could go wrong did go wrong. Any factors that would make this job the most difficult it could be were present. If anyone has a questions regarding above the stove microwave installations feel free to ask me...I consider myself an expert on that DIY project now.
In between projects this weekend I was able to sneak in a 20km steady-state run. It was a really good run and amazingly I felt great from start-to-finish. Definitely a confidence boost at a time when I am not getting the training in I would like. With the majority of the packing & and projects completed (for now) I can get back to doing some quality training. I like that I have the support of my wife who is encouraging me to get out and train. One of the many reasons I am in love with her.
This morning I finalized my plan leading up to the Calgary 70.3 on August 2. It is a combination of running/triathlon races which, combined with some creative training, will hopefully see me peak at the right time. I'm excited.
Every year I continue to learn more & more about this sport. I absolutely relish the opportunity to try new things out with every schedule I write and every workout I partake in. It really does provide you with the tools/opportunities to learn more about yourself - both from a physical & mental standpoint. And lets not forget about the cool peeps you meet along the way.
Today at lunch I ran along the river and did a few hill repeats by the curling rink. I made a couple mistakes leading into this run: 1) I didn't drink anything all morning other than a coffee, 2.) I wore thermal long-sleeve under my t-shirt in 16 degree weather - for some reason I thought I was going to be cold in 16 degree weather. Midway through the run I was completely roasted and dehydrated...basically stumbled up the hill back to the campus fitness facility and started dry heaving on the grass. Right above me were about 10 people outside the campus bar having a smoke. LOL, what a sight I'm sure. No matter how many years you have behind you, you can still make rookie mistakes...kinda refreshing sometimes.
Tonight I'm getting out for a nice and easy spin to get reacquainted with my bike. I plan on parking my arse on it as much as I can between now and my first race next month.
Happy Sts. Cyrilus and Methodius Day (Bulgaria)
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Were you going up the hill on the path, or up the stairs? I know that hill. I once watched a female rugby team hop up those stairs. Yes, hop. Up to the first landing on one leg, then to the second on the other leg, and so on. Then down. Gawd.
I'll look for the photo of you dry heaving in the school yearbook. They love stuff like that. Funny how even experienced athletes get themselves into strange situations.
Good job on the home reno stuff. Sure hope there was no blood involved.
Great work on your 20km run, Shannon! :) :)
Too funny, about you dry heaving on the grass -- the smokers were probably saying to themselves, "And they say WE are unhealthy." LOL!!
HOT MESS!!! LMAO!!!!
I ran the path Keith...there were a boat-load of people on the stairs. There were also "boot-camp" sessions taking place at the bottom of the hill and at the top.
Yeah Julie...I thought it was kinda ironic at the time...LOL.
Oh Keith, long weekend this coming weekend...I plan on riding the 70.3 route at least once. I'll call/email to firm up plans if you are around.
I'll be around. I'd love to do the 70.3 route. Give me a call later this week, and we'll sort out the details.
holy hannah that's hilarious. i was thinking the same thing as jules...dry heaving in front of smokers after you come back from a run...not a good way to show them how healthy running is for the lungs! LOL.
oh, i think you should have been an engineer by the way you've described your DIY project...tee hee.
good on ya for the 20k run AND the run leading up to the dry heaves!
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