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Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:34:43 -0230

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Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:53:24 -0230

Duathlon Recap

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:19:59 -0230

So, I finished my first ever duathlon this morning! I was a bit nervous because I’ve never done a multi-sport race before and I’m pretty sure most every other person competing was an intense triathlete, but I like putting myself outside my comfort zone, so I went for it.

It was a pretty cold day but once we got started I was okay in my long-sleeve shirt and long running tights. My toes froze on the bike ride, though.

Anyway, If the run had been a full 5k (I think it was 4.7) I would’ve gotten a PR because I gave ‘er and clocked in pace-wise at 8:29, which made me happy. I’m getting faster! The first run was good and got me all nice and warm for the bike ride.

The ride was 18k, and on the way out, it was pretty easy, at least compared to the way back. I was flying along at a good speed, then we turned around to come back and BAM! The wind was howling! Absolutely brutal wind that no rider appreciated, especially with the hills. And this was only my fifth bike ride, so I’m not at all used to riding in such wind or riding on hills. Only room to improve, I guess! I crawled along on the way back, ruining what probably would’ve been a nice pace, but I still had a healthy 13.8mph, so it wasn’t so bad, especially as I’m just a beginner.

Both my transition times were quite slow, so I need to work on that, but this was my first time so that’s okay.

The last run was understandably a little slower, but it was still around 8:50 pace-wise, so not too bad! And I felt good, other than some lateral knee discomfort. Going to have to keep on the ice for the next day or so.

Anyway, overall it was a great experience, though it would’ve been even better if the weather were nicer. It is June, after all. Except I live in the worst place for weather ever, so I should probably just be happy it wasn’t raining…

Times:

Run One -24:46

Trans One -2:15

Bike -49:34

Trans Two -2:10

Run Two -25:41

Overall Gun Time - 1:44:27

And I celebrated afterward with some yummy pancakes at my sister’s house! No better way.

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Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:58:32 -0230

Hey, rock star!

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:56:45 -0230

jenereesa:

My girl, lisaharrv, just finished her first duathlon! So very proud!

OMG, I love you!!! It was hard but so awesome.

just to let you know that i'm quite drunk right now

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:40:04 -0230

whoops but whatever. i do what i want. and i had an awesome night.

because it’s better to go through life with taking chances...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:39:14 -0230

because it’s better to go through life with taking chances and making mistakes than flat-lining your whole life.

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Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:12:51 -0230

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Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:48:16 -0230

I’ve been finding that eating less is actually so much easier for me than I thought it would...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:13:41 -0230

I’ve been finding that eating less is actually so much easier for me than I thought it would be. I don’t remember it being this easy when I tried in the fall (watch now, I just jinxed it). If I’m not hungry I don’t really want to eat, and it’s grand.

stocked up for a summer of half-marathon training while...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:01:35 -0230

stocked up for a summer of half-marathon training while traveling. it’s going to be a challenge, but I’m going to get to run in some pretty flipping cool places! as long as I get fit all this stuff in the backpack I’m taking…

fooling around with my europe plans

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:57:49 -0230

and i’m going to be in London three different times for a total of like 8 days. i’m assuming i’m going to be obsessed with London so i’m totally okay with this, but i definitely didn’t plan this out great haha.

i’m also nervous that i’m going to be unhappy with how i’ve planned the trip when i go through with it, and it’s relatively set in stone since i have domestic flights booked and stuff.

but i’ll be in europe, so i highly doubt i’m going to be unhappy. that would be the stupidest thing ever.

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Thu, 31 May 2012 23:48:39 -0230

Went over my calorie limit today

Thu, 31 May 2012 23:47:00 -0230

because I was at a birthday party and I wanted to have a piece of cake. So I did. And it was delicious. And I don’t feel guilty about it.

It was a piece of cake, for god’s sake. And it was a treat. I’ve been eating well, and at the party I didn’t snack on chips or anything like that. Just a piece of cake. Still on track, but I still want to enjoy life.

HAHAH ilu

Thu, 31 May 2012 23:43:57 -0230

HAHAH ilu

Taking however many of these I have room for in my bag when I go...

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:34:15 -0230

Taking however many of these I have room for in my bag when I go to Europe. Going to be tight, though.

I just realized that I can’t remember the last time I cried because I was sad. That basically...

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:13:26 -0230

I just realized that I can’t remember the last time I cried because I was sad. That basically means I haven’t been super sad in a while, because I cry at everything. And that is the most awesome, especially because I can remember periods of time where I was always crying.

And that doesn’t mean my life is kind of flat-lining right now; I’m just only having ups. Sure, there are one or two aspects of my life that I’m not content with, but for the most part, I’m happy and excited and love experiencing this life.

And I now I feel teary. Don’t mistake teary with crying - I get teary at everything, EVERYTHING. It’s ridiculous.

Also, sometimes I worry that I have some deep dark sadness within me and I’m just suppressing it and lying to myself about my happiness, but I don’t think that’s the case. But I do worry about it sometimes.

This is a weird post, I know. But does anyone else ever worry about that? I don’t know.

Yay!

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:05:37 -0230

So, I started to count my calories again, and in four days I’ve dropped 7 pounds. Of course, I’m not stupid - I know most of it’s water weight - but I just feel so much better. I don’t feel bloated, and I just feel smaller. I even feel like I look a tiny bit smaller, which is nice. Just less flabby and bloated.

Anyway. I’m going to keep at it and see where it gets me. I’m not going to be able to count calories when I’m backpacking this summer, but I’m going to be walking everywhere, plus getting in my strength training and runs, and I’m going to eat well. No going to McDonald’s or restaurants to get big meals, but rather picnics and healthy snacks.

I can do this! I want to lose 12 more pounds before the end of the August. Totally doable.

cutest! friday night will be fun, i’m sure.

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:09:11 -0230

cutest! friday night will be fun, i’m sure.