Rebuilding - I

I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh we oh we oh
We sayin' oh we oh we oh we oh
I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh we oh we oh

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2013 Bucket List

Take that 2013 bucket list  In January I biked, swam and ran a combined 105 miles (16500 kcals, 3rd highest month to date)  Time to break that record for February. It has been a great month. I've done more in physical training and social interaction than I ever have.Volunteering, trivia nights, dates oh my.

Week in Review

Five Finger Shoes & Running

My week has consisted of a few 5k runs and an 8k run. I also do one mile speed runs to gauge how far I am progressing.  My fastest one mile run to date has been 8 minutes 43 seconds. I hope to beat this time in the middle of February. However we all know treadmill times do not mimic real world conditions so we need to take this into consideration when really understanding times/records.

On another note of running, I am down a pair of shoes. They are all muddied up from paintball last week. I've been wearing a pair of Vibram Five Fingers.  Running is not extraordinarily different in them however my calf's have a new sensation of pain. The pain has passed.  I noticed without toe socks on I am susceptible to blisters in my Five Fingers.  I will need to experiment more and report back on this.

Biking

I haven't made many strides in cycling this past week.  It is the off season after all. However, a friend of mine bought herself a new tri bike and it is gorgeous.  I'm filled with envy. Congratulations The Iron Shecky and her bike Fiona! Theironshecky.shectman.com

Swimming

Swimming is doing wonders toning my upper body. A year of cycling has certainly toned my legs but made them disproportional to my top. Sometimes I think I am a muffin and I tip over easily. Swimming sculpting me very well. I look in the mirror sometimes and say "dat collarbone." New record in swiming 1650 meters in 53 minutes (1 mile). I wear my tri gear constantly so I can go swimming right after biking and running. At first it was a bit tight. I also get stares at the gym sometimes too because its like skin tight spandex but I look fabulous.

How I feel when people stare.

Other news

Yoga

I did some yoga this week with a friend of mine from work. It's thanks to her that I've gotten into running and actual races. Yoga was amazing. I've never been really flexible. I think with yoga I will gain some flexibility.  It also helps after a long run. At first I was skeptical but after the pain in my calf's seemingly melted away I know yoga is worth some deeper investigation. I will start out once a week.

New workout partner

I picked up a new friend and a new workout partner. We're training each other in different things. Working out with someone is a great thing. It helps pass the time quicker and you get more enjoyment out of your workout. At least I do with my workout partner. It makes me push myself harder, better, faster, stronger. Padawan, you will get to where you want to be.  Keep up the good work!

Also a shout out to http://runningforredvelvet.blogspot.com for inviting me out for some arcade fun at GameWorks.

Thanks for reading.