Its already December! Where did the year go??
After the Island Lake Triathlon, my body was ruined. I was sore for weeks. With left over ink on my calves and arms, I began to realize that the soreness was a reward for my hard work. Now reflecting on my training for the triathlon, the training paid off. I truly worked very hard to be in shape for this race. When the race was finished all I could think was “I trained for months, (a) I am THIS sore? (b) I did place 5th in my age group (c) I could of done better (d) HOLY MOLY that was hard.
I remember my brother mentioning to me that a couple of his friends were going to do a sprint triathlon. He said to them that his sister (me) was doing one also and that they should talk to me about training tips. These girls were not training, but just going “into it blind”. If you want to call it that. But I thought to myself “ they are going to be miserable” They did ok.
My new goal if to place top 3 in my age group at the SAME triathlon. I also want to run a ½ marathon. Not to register and not go.
The Detroit Marathon 2010- was a no show for me. Unfortunately due to difficulties with my ankle and training I was unable to accomplish this race. I was very upset, but I had to assess the situation, I could (a) run it, get a stress fracture and be done with running for at least 6 weeks OR (b) stop training, recover and continue running. I was bummed out the fact that I was unable to run this race, but hey what can you do?
After recovering I began to run again. I started loosing weight, while I was cycling more and lifting more---but still wanted to be lean and fit. I am running right now, only about 4 miles, and the snow is GREAT. I love running in the snow. I don’t know what it is about it, but the scenery, the feeling on your feet, the ability to run without overheating, etc. What is better? Ok fall weather is better, but this is perfect. I loci the fluffy feeling on your feet, the snow hitting your face, and the ability to run and be cool no matter what. I love the gear too; you can wear awesome high tech-awesome looking gear. All of my Nike Active Gear is ready for action.
New opportunities have been presented to me this year. I was asked to teach/introduce a Teen Studio Cycling at my YMCA. We have not had a cycling class, but I was asked to teach it since I work with “tweeners” and kids all the time. Wish me luck. I have lots of cycling workouts and ideas for encouraging teens to exercise.
Obesity in young adults is overwhelming now. According to National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health
"Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.1,2
How did it get to this? My goal as a future teacher is to educate students about the visual arts BUT also about the benefits of healthy living. Why are schools cutting the Arts and Physical Education. I dont get it? Ask yourself, What is more important than Health? What??? Nothing? Then why are the Physical Edu classes being cut? I see so many kids today taking the elevator, eating unhealthy food, watching too much tv, unable to place sports because they dont know how to, or dont have parents to help them/want to play with them. Where are the parents to help support and communicate to their children that being healthy and not obese is whats important!
thats my 2 cents for the day.
Long Term Goals: Iron Man
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