This am I got up at 6:45 again and headed to the pool. I managed 750m and came home feeling great! I also went on my stationary bike last night while reading some notes... 22 miutes pedaling... not bad either!
Off to bed to get some deserved rest.
FINDING JACKY... A journey of a thousand miles, begins with a SINGLE step...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Moving
Hello!
Last night I didn't know wether to go for a run in the am or a swim. In the end I decided for the latter. The alarm clock went off at 6:50 and had no problem getting out of bed... that's unheard of for me, LOL!
I got ready and headed to the pool. I just wanted to swim for a while. I had 20 minutes only, as I had to shower, come back home, get kids reaady, etc. So I went in. Did 20 laps, showered, got fresh bread and came home... I arrived and I was in such a good mood. It was a lovely morning and I got to go to work, wide awake and full of energy. I don't think it gets much better :p
Last night I didn't know wether to go for a run in the am or a swim. In the end I decided for the latter. The alarm clock went off at 6:50 and had no problem getting out of bed... that's unheard of for me, LOL!
I got ready and headed to the pool. I just wanted to swim for a while. I had 20 minutes only, as I had to shower, come back home, get kids reaady, etc. So I went in. Did 20 laps, showered, got fresh bread and came home... I arrived and I was in such a good mood. It was a lovely morning and I got to go to work, wide awake and full of energy. I don't think it gets much better :p
Monday, January 23, 2012
Inspiration
As John Bingham says, Whether you are the first or last across a finish line, it's the same finish line!! Get out there and be proud of you! You have to be your own biggest cheerleader. You are a rockstar. Believe it.
Yes! I finally got out there!!!
Yay! Woohoo! I did it! Sunday am, the alarm went off at 7:30. I couldn't remembre why, LOL, but did after thinking a second :p I got up and got ready. Headed to Vilobí, got my bib number and set off. It was a beautiful day, cold in the early morning but very hot during the day. It was the lovliest course I've ran on, such a beautiful spot. A lovely place, so beautiful, so natural... I loved everything about it! And more so that I am finally back, yay!
I started walking until I decided it was time to pick my pace up (as much as I pick it up anyway) so in the end I ran 6.2kms and walked 4.1. Not bad at all. Very pleased and feeling very much alive. Also, I managed 28 minutes straight and that brought a smile to my face. It was great!
I managed it all in 1 hour and 25 minutes... not fast at all but 6 more miles on my legs :D :D :D And the feeling... I loved it! I felt great! Wow... I'm back and loving it!
Jacky's well on her way, woohoo!!
Here I am with Cati, Xevi's girlfriend. Such wonderful people! Might I add, perfect organization, the best volunteers... going back next year for sure :D
I started walking until I decided it was time to pick my pace up (as much as I pick it up anyway) so in the end I ran 6.2kms and walked 4.1. Not bad at all. Very pleased and feeling very much alive. Also, I managed 28 minutes straight and that brought a smile to my face. It was great!
I managed it all in 1 hour and 25 minutes... not fast at all but 6 more miles on my legs :D :D :D And the feeling... I loved it! I felt great! Wow... I'm back and loving it!
Jacky's well on her way, woohoo!!
Here I am with Cati, Xevi's girlfriend. Such wonderful people! Might I add, perfect organization, the best volunteers... going back next year for sure :D
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Kite surf
I went to Palamós today to see my grandma and take her out for lunch as a treat. Along the seafront, loads of kite surfers performed for us. It was amazing. I had never seen it before and I just loved it! Here's a photo of Paula with a few kites at the back, and another one of Oma with a few more :D
Also my mom's lemon tree and her money bush's flowers :D
Also my mom's lemon tree and her money bush's flowers :D
Back at it :D
Ok... I am going out tomorrow... eek! A bit scared, yes, but about time too!
It all happened by "chance". A friend started chatting with me via FB and asked me when my next race was. I said I had just given my bib for tomorrow in St. Antoni, Barcelona, away. He said "Jacky, there's a problem". I told him I wasn't ready. I haven't trained, I don't want to suffer and moreover I don't want to make a show of myself. He said, well, do 5 and turn around, as simple as that. Too late. I've given the bib plus no, I'm not ready. But, there is a walk/race tomorrow in Vilobí, near Girona. There's a 9km loop and a 15,7km loop and... I will be doing the 9km one :D I can walk so, hey... let's go for it! Lluís just gave me the kick I needed! :D
So, getting up early and heading to Vilobí. I will try trotting some. I might even try a 2:1 ratio. We'll see. My intention is to set off walking, then run some, as much as I can and then start the 2:1. We'll see. I'm really excited. I think I've been feeling down because of not exercising and I think this will do me a world of good. Hopefully no injuries to be seen anywhere :D
So... I'm back... yes I am! I need to get a 5km ready for Feb. 5th and another one for March 11th. I think I'll be ok :D
It all happened by "chance". A friend started chatting with me via FB and asked me when my next race was. I said I had just given my bib for tomorrow in St. Antoni, Barcelona, away. He said "Jacky, there's a problem". I told him I wasn't ready. I haven't trained, I don't want to suffer and moreover I don't want to make a show of myself. He said, well, do 5 and turn around, as simple as that. Too late. I've given the bib plus no, I'm not ready. But, there is a walk/race tomorrow in Vilobí, near Girona. There's a 9km loop and a 15,7km loop and... I will be doing the 9km one :D I can walk so, hey... let's go for it! Lluís just gave me the kick I needed! :D
So, getting up early and heading to Vilobí. I will try trotting some. I might even try a 2:1 ratio. We'll see. My intention is to set off walking, then run some, as much as I can and then start the 2:1. We'll see. I'm really excited. I think I've been feeling down because of not exercising and I think this will do me a world of good. Hopefully no injuries to be seen anywhere :D
So... I'm back... yes I am! I need to get a 5km ready for Feb. 5th and another one for March 11th. I think I'll be ok :D
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Disappointed...
I know. It's not a good day. But I just don't know how much more I can take. Right now I really need to vent and get it all off my chest. To put it plain, I'm fed up with EVERYTHING at this moment in time, ugh...
I know, not very positive nor nice nor motivating nor inspiring... guess things just get to me and I don't know how to deal with them.
First day today I had chocolate. It was within a snack but I consciously had it, after a week without. I caved in, yes I did but that shoes just how stressed I am.
On the one hand I haven't exercised in ages, between injuries, kids and tight schedules I just haven't had the energy to do anything. Then there's going back to work after 3 weeks holiday. Obviously family problems (dad and grandma) and what to do. All of the kids stuff falls on me, maybe too much responsibility, maybe just too much altogether, sigh.
Paula woke up 4 nights last week and had to give her some medicine against anxiety. I thought it was her training. On Sunday she wasn't feeling fine, she had a horrible night and yes, strep throat it was on Monday with very high fevers that have kept her home 3 days... first time ever. She had never missed more than a day at school each school year... turns out, the "harassment" that 2 boys have her under made her "pop" and have an axiety crisis and, as usual, it went to her throat, but this time bad. Back to school today and as soon as she got in the class the boys were on top of her. Managed to have school stuff see to it. But then, horrible training due to an exercise she can't (yet) do on the uneven bars and morover because of the comments of the coach. I've had it... I can't take anymore. I'm worried and I'm angry. In a way I feel she should fight for herself but on the other hand I don't want to push her. I'm lost... I don't know what to do. Right now I'd crawl into a hole, go to sleep and never get out, ugh... I know... not good but I just can't cope with anything else right now.
I don't know what to do. I think I'm the one that needs help really. She does need some. It can't be that at 8 she suffers this way. I don't know wether she's too sensitive or if she's a wimp... I'm scared of being too hard on her but I hate not getting a response... eek... is there a way out? What to do? What to do? Oh dear...
I guess I'll call it a day. I'm going to bed and hope to see some light some time soon. There's no hole I can crawl into so I'll have to face it all and keep going doing my best. Good luck Jacky!
I know, not very positive nor nice nor motivating nor inspiring... guess things just get to me and I don't know how to deal with them.
First day today I had chocolate. It was within a snack but I consciously had it, after a week without. I caved in, yes I did but that shoes just how stressed I am.
On the one hand I haven't exercised in ages, between injuries, kids and tight schedules I just haven't had the energy to do anything. Then there's going back to work after 3 weeks holiday. Obviously family problems (dad and grandma) and what to do. All of the kids stuff falls on me, maybe too much responsibility, maybe just too much altogether, sigh.
Paula woke up 4 nights last week and had to give her some medicine against anxiety. I thought it was her training. On Sunday she wasn't feeling fine, she had a horrible night and yes, strep throat it was on Monday with very high fevers that have kept her home 3 days... first time ever. She had never missed more than a day at school each school year... turns out, the "harassment" that 2 boys have her under made her "pop" and have an axiety crisis and, as usual, it went to her throat, but this time bad. Back to school today and as soon as she got in the class the boys were on top of her. Managed to have school stuff see to it. But then, horrible training due to an exercise she can't (yet) do on the uneven bars and morover because of the comments of the coach. I've had it... I can't take anymore. I'm worried and I'm angry. In a way I feel she should fight for herself but on the other hand I don't want to push her. I'm lost... I don't know what to do. Right now I'd crawl into a hole, go to sleep and never get out, ugh... I know... not good but I just can't cope with anything else right now.
I don't know what to do. I think I'm the one that needs help really. She does need some. It can't be that at 8 she suffers this way. I don't know wether she's too sensitive or if she's a wimp... I'm scared of being too hard on her but I hate not getting a response... eek... is there a way out? What to do? What to do? Oh dear...
I guess I'll call it a day. I'm going to bed and hope to see some light some time soon. There's no hole I can crawl into so I'll have to face it all and keep going doing my best. Good luck Jacky!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Reflections...
All this "new me" stuff's got me thinking about the basics... things that we take for granted and that we say but then when you actually stop and think, they're dead tough to achieve (not impossible by any means).
So all of my resolutions, not necessarily new year's ones, are doable but need a lot of organization and cooperation.
So, for example, my first and neverending goal of losing weight, requires lots of planning and help, cooking ahead of time and keeping busy. That is ok.
But my other goal, "me time" is easier said than done... ok, yes, me time, but... when? I can get me time, of course I can but not when I want. Being a mother and working full time (wich are both wonderful) there are things I need to take care of first, like my kids. I can find me time but at the wee hours. It also need tones of cooperation from my husband. I know, determination will take me to find the time and make hubby understand (he does) but it won't be when I want/need it but when I'm done with everything else (which is better than nothing :p)
Another goal I have is exercising a minimum of 10 minutes a day. 10 minutes, sounds easy, right? And I'm sure it is but I can't exercise when going to bed. I need a quality exercising time.
Tidying the house is maybe the most achievable, as I have 15 minutes to declutter even if the kids are around and bugging... it'll be 15 minutes anyway but less productive in a way.
Oh well... my achylles decided to play up again, so yet again I am sidelined.
I am proud to announce, though, that I have been controling my eating since Wednesday. It's not easy at times but I've managed to eat only at meal time and at snack time. I haven't overdone it... it is very very very very hard at times but I'm doing it. Hopefully I'm on the right road :D
So all of my resolutions, not necessarily new year's ones, are doable but need a lot of organization and cooperation.
So, for example, my first and neverending goal of losing weight, requires lots of planning and help, cooking ahead of time and keeping busy. That is ok.
But my other goal, "me time" is easier said than done... ok, yes, me time, but... when? I can get me time, of course I can but not when I want. Being a mother and working full time (wich are both wonderful) there are things I need to take care of first, like my kids. I can find me time but at the wee hours. It also need tones of cooperation from my husband. I know, determination will take me to find the time and make hubby understand (he does) but it won't be when I want/need it but when I'm done with everything else (which is better than nothing :p)
Another goal I have is exercising a minimum of 10 minutes a day. 10 minutes, sounds easy, right? And I'm sure it is but I can't exercise when going to bed. I need a quality exercising time.
Tidying the house is maybe the most achievable, as I have 15 minutes to declutter even if the kids are around and bugging... it'll be 15 minutes anyway but less productive in a way.
Oh well... my achylles decided to play up again, so yet again I am sidelined.
I am proud to announce, though, that I have been controling my eating since Wednesday. It's not easy at times but I've managed to eat only at meal time and at snack time. I haven't overdone it... it is very very very very hard at times but I'm doing it. Hopefully I'm on the right road :D
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Jan 5th
The Kings are coming! Just back from the parade! We spent the day in Barcelona as we had Emma, Paula's friend sleeping over and Jan went and slept over at Ernest and Eloi's. Came back, straight to the parade. I couldn't park, so I came home and run downtow... talk about a nice way to squeeze a run/workout in :D
We've called to have the Kings come home. So now they're taking showers and will have dinner and then... they should be here... they'll flip over for sure... Can't wait to see their faces :D
Happy Epiphany everyone! Have you been good????? ;)
We've called to have the Kings come home. So now they're taking showers and will have dinner and then... they should be here... they'll flip over for sure... Can't wait to see their faces :D
Happy Epiphany everyone! Have you been good????? ;)
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Jan 3rd and 4th
Ugh... what 2 days... 10 minutes yesterday and 1 lonely km today... really couldn't fit anymore in. I did 3 hours of heavy house work today though... That was a huge workout, believe me!
Hoping to get more kms in tomorrow. Really craving it!
Hoping to get more kms in tomorrow. Really craving it!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Jan. 2nd
Ok, so I moved again... today I just went out for a walk. Why? Well... I have been quite inactive lately and since I'm prone to injury I don't want to make things any worse than they are. My goal is to move a little everyday so I decided to walk today. I did throw some trotting in there but nothing major, LOL! It was good, at a steady fast pace and I enjoyed it very much. The temperature was great as it didn't even freeze overnight and the area where I run is just beautiful!
I did feel my achylles (I tore some fibers on Dec. 6th) so I played it even safer. Will wear my compression calf sleeves tomorrow and see how it feels. It's not bothered me all day :D
I'm so excited for 2012. I have a half in 5 weeks from now. I managed 41kms in the last week. I'll try to keep moving safely. If I see I can make it, I'll go, if not, I'll just have to sell my bib. But I am NOT giving up. I will TRY my best first to make it happen :D We'll see!
I did feel my achylles (I tore some fibers on Dec. 6th) so I played it even safer. Will wear my compression calf sleeves tomorrow and see how it feels. It's not bothered me all day :D
I'm so excited for 2012. I have a half in 5 weeks from now. I managed 41kms in the last week. I'll try to keep moving safely. If I see I can make it, I'll go, if not, I'll just have to sell my bib. But I am NOT giving up. I will TRY my best first to make it happen :D We'll see!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Jan 1st!
Hello 2012!
I am determined to start the year well and to make it a great year so... here I go... Janathon has started and I went for a run today! I run 2 5k's yesterday and went out this am... it felt great!
So here we go... first 6kms in 2012. Loving the feeling and the freedom!
I will find Jacky in 2012, I will, I will, I will!
I am determined to start the year well and to make it a great year so... here I go... Janathon has started and I went for a run today! I run 2 5k's yesterday and went out this am... it felt great!
So here we go... first 6kms in 2012. Loving the feeling and the freedom!
I will find Jacky in 2012, I will, I will, I will!
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