GFTW 23: A 10K Course- Yippee!
Naw, I didn't run a 10k this morning, but I had (almost) the next best thing. The Hit the Road Jack 10k goes right in front of our house. In fact, mile 5 is our house. How's that for a front row cheering section seat? Here's the marker sign (and my casa in the back) with our chairs lined up ready to watch. And watch with a big cowbell we did. I did the race last year and did well for myself (I blogged about it here), but it's not on my training schedule this year with Vineman, so I got to ring some cowbell with the kids.
And speaking kids and cowbells, here are my Goals for the Week:
Athlete: I'm working all day Mon thru Weds at Athleta (where they ring a cowbell when good ideas happen), which means less time to schedule training and more standing than normal. Sit when I can at work, and bike early style Mon-Weds- just do it am.
Health: In the same realm, I sort of half ass'd my intakes again, and I realize it's because of the uncertainty of my heel problem with Vineman looming, so this transcends to my intakes. Nutrition Gal said something though that helped. She said and I quote:
I am here to help you achieve your goals, AM. And w/ your heel injury it is even more important .... that you also eat cleanly/fuel appropriately in order to be back at the top of your game quicker once the heel heals! This is so important. I know life happens but let’s use this week to be focused!
It's what I needed to hear.
Mom: Create one play date or time where kiddos are separated for a few hours. They've been out of school for a week, where they normally get to drift apart and play with other kids. Well, this past week it's been just them, together, for the most part 24/7. I think they need a lil' separate time.
Personal Growth: Before I wake up each morning visualize my day. Start from the end of the day and work backwards. How do I feel at the end of the day? What did I do in the evening, afternoon, and then morning? This sorta helps me live into the final outcome of what I'd like my day to be.
As always, I write these lil' goals down on a bookmark I keep in my organizer and attempt to read them each morning as a I plan my day. Here's what I got, and now I'd LOVE to know what you've got planned his week. Oh, and if you have some personal growth goal gems to share...please do!
And speaking kids and cowbells, here are my Goals for the Week:
Athlete: I'm working all day Mon thru Weds at Athleta (where they ring a cowbell when good ideas happen), which means less time to schedule training and more standing than normal. Sit when I can at work, and bike early style Mon-Weds- just do it am.
Health: In the same realm, I sort of half ass'd my intakes again, and I realize it's because of the uncertainty of my heel problem with Vineman looming, so this transcends to my intakes. Nutrition Gal said something though that helped. She said and I quote:
I am here to help you achieve your goals, AM. And w/ your heel injury it is even more important .... that you also eat cleanly/fuel appropriately in order to be back at the top of your game quicker once the heel heals! This is so important. I know life happens but let’s use this week to be focused!
It's what I needed to hear.
Mom: Create one play date or time where kiddos are separated for a few hours. They've been out of school for a week, where they normally get to drift apart and play with other kids. Well, this past week it's been just them, together, for the most part 24/7. I think they need a lil' separate time.
Personal Growth: Before I wake up each morning visualize my day. Start from the end of the day and work backwards. How do I feel at the end of the day? What did I do in the evening, afternoon, and then morning? This sorta helps me live into the final outcome of what I'd like my day to be.
As always, I write these lil' goals down on a bookmark I keep in my organizer and attempt to read them each morning as a I plan my day. Here's what I got, and now I'd LOVE to know what you've got planned his week. Oh, and if you have some personal growth goal gems to share...please do!
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Also...I love it when neighbors set up shop for local races! Although, in the last 10K I ran a little girl was SELLING lemonade for 5 cents a cup. Way to nickel and dime us poor racers! I demurred.
I think your nutritionist sounds like a very smart and understanding person. It's so hard to stay focused on healthy eating when something goes wrong and all we want to do is eat icecream and chocolate! But, she's right, that's the time when it's essential to eat the best we can so our bodies can heal. It's easier said than done though! I hope your heel heals quickly!
Have a great week Anne Marie!
Need to get the name of your nutrition gal. that is getting to be a big issue as I'm running longer. A. Mulligan, don't think I have a profile.