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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: So, now what?
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Tuesday, November 2, 2010. So, now what? So, I did it! My four year journey has ended. I am a Blackwood Iron Lady! So, now what? I promised Mat I wouldn't do it again in 2011. Maybe 2012! My cousin Darin has been inspired to do the Iron Man next year, so I guess I have passed the baton. If I am able, I will be there to support him as he supported me! And offer lots and lots of good advice! In the next year I want to focus on:. TK and getting our relationship strong. These ...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: World's Most Efficient Workout ... ?
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Saturday, November 13, 2010. World's Most Efficient Workout ? I suppose this workout isn't going to be too efficient or effective if I don't do it, eh? I was going to do Workout 2 Friday morning at 6am, but I was so very very tired. I have been tired and my tummy upset again this past week. Very frustrating. So, I slept in Friday morning and then was determined to do it after I completed AquaGold at 3pm. But then I had to get my Working With Children Check renewal done!
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Must. Stop. Eating!
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Must Stop. Eating! There is a difference between appetite and hunger. For example, this morning, during circuit class, my stomach rumbled and growled. It felt empty. I was HUNGRY. Hunger is the physical. I ate some nuts and felt really satisfied. I stopped eating! At lunch time I ate a nice Caesar Salad. Just a little one, with some Banana Bread for dessert and I felt really good. I wasn't hungry or stuffed, I was nicely satisfied. I find that w...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: If I Had To Do It Again...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Monday, November 1, 2010. If I Had To Do It Again. And I would. in a heart beat! But I promised Mat I wouldn't. It's his year! But if I had to, here's some things I would change:. Get the equipment you are going to use on the day and practice in it. Change it if it isn't going to work and feel perfectly comfortable for the event! Go to those hills and ride them, run them, cycle them. Paddle more, portage more. Build in more recovery. And cross training in training cycle.
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Workout #3 and Measurements
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Monday, November 15, 2010. Workout #3 and Measurements. This morning I woke up with a little muscle tenderness in my lats! And I thought, "oh wow, maybe that was a better workout yesterday than I thought! You're supposed to have at least one day rest between workouts, but I did today's anyway, because I'd like to get back on and stick to the schedule. Today, I did my measurements and the 10 minute Advanced workout. 5 reps of each exercise for 10 minutes without stopping:.
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Recovery
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Monday, November 1, 2010. Recovery has been interesting. I knew I'd be sore and I planned for that. I knew I'd be hungry and I planned for that. And I knew I'd be tired and planned for that too! But my body thrown me a few surprises along the way. I knew I'd be cold as my body temperature started to settle back into resting mode, but I was really cold. And on a 23 degree sunshiney day I was in the warmest jumper Rob could find me! Just what I needed! I have been hungry for...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Lazy or Tired?
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Or a little of both? It's true, I gave myself a mental time-out from exercise following the Blackwood. I promised myself an "off-to-light" couple of months, nothing serious to train for, just the classes I have to teach, so I can recoup and focus on other things. I am sleeping in later - but I'm staying up later, too. I don't have. To be up any more. And I'm watching more pointless television. I'm wanting or having more naps. But I've been (re...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Resting on my Laurels
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Sunday, November 7, 2010. Resting on my Laurels. I've had a week off. It's been nice, but a bit too easy to get used to sitting around and just doing 'whatever'. Whatever often includes eating something, watching tv and sitting on facebook. Not really quality use of my time. Now, I grant you, I needed that. I wanted to catch up on things. I wanted to rest. What I didn't have a good excuse for was this Sunday morning. Okay, the kitchen REALLY REALLY. I don't seem to be able...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Workout #2
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Sunday, November 14, 2010. I found 15 minutes and I didn't forget! Here's what today's workout was:. 5 repetitions of each of the following four exercises in sequence with no rests for 15 minutes. Reverse Lunge and 1-Arm Press (5 per side). This time I was working much harder. I got my heart pounding in my ears! I was trying to move more quickly, but I was still doing a circuit in about 1 minute, but I was getting more out of it this time. I focused on getting as deep as p...
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon: Quick Weekend Recap
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Chasing the Blackwood Marathon. Monday, November 22, 2010. I've been away, so no post for awhile. To briefly summarise the last few days:. Friday morning I did the next workout, Expert exercises for 10 minutes. I wasn't at my best, feeling rather lethargic, however, I did get a good workout from the extra intensity added for this level:. Pushups with a 3 second hold and then explosive jump. Incline rows with elevated feet and a 3 second hold at the top. (I had to lower my feet! And we napped a LOT! Label...
