windy wyndtree loop afternoon romp

it was cool and blustery out. i even went back to get mia another blanket. the run went well enough except for brief moments of disinterest and running into the wind. the baby was snug as a bug in a rug. its important to remember kids don't heat up once the run starts so the wind can be chilling to them; bundle them up. i really appreciate the ironman stroller convenience. it gives mia and i structured play and quiet time together. it also gets us out in the cool air to appreciate all the sites. without it i wouldn't have been able to train as often and with minimal disturbance to everyone elses schedule. the 2 keys to running with a roller: 1) get a good running stroller can't be overemphasized enough. you don't want to spend your time fighting with the equipment and 2) learn to ignore it just run as naturally as possible when managing the stroller. taking the baby on new adventures with the gps will also be exciting for each of us. children who grow up with active parents as role models have a greater chance of getting active themselves and learning stress reducing skills. they learn about persistence and determination to achieve long term goals and establish short term objectives.

wyndtree loop morning playtime

I decided to break up the morning routine with an easy run with Mia. Resistance training old school. I committed to an easy conversational pace which might increase my motivation. I was pleasantly surprised at how much i enjoyed the more relaxed pace. patience was a virtue i had a little bit of this morning. It was nice to switch it around a little and the weather couldn't have been much better for both of us. The clouds and breezy weather gave a nice break from the humidity. too many opportunities for running and training slip away because i wait for break in my schedule or motivation later in the day. multitasking is key to working out at this juncture. i also realised that workouts that are consistent and have time set aside for them get done without much overall resistance. right now i'm in a bit of a lull with my workouts which is terrible timing if i plan on doing the fort desoto tri in April. i really need to get bike and water time in. building workouts, like prayer, into my day rounds out the day in increases my productivity overall.

does cross training have its roots in gardening? maybe

i was planning on running or biking today but i had a bit of burn out. i decided to garden instead. i moved pots, pruned roses and fruit trees, picked weeds, watered and hosed the patio and made a master plan to tackle the yard so as to be a good steward of my blessings; gaining the most rewards for my effort. needless to say that gardening is a very challenging work out. the results are immediate and the onset muscle soreness a reality. i spent my off time reading up on the tri-training basics and grilling dinner. i never thought i would enjoy cooking so much but the grill is the next best thing to eating out. there are surprises everywhere. ok, work well; train hard.

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first, i'd like to give a shout out to the trinity girls!!! an especially loud "whooo!" to jenny who had a great finish. Carin, i can't wait to train with you are a great athlete. Now for that run...it had some highlights like when i heard the familiar sound of our feet pouncing like pumas as we ran. also, i was glad that i had a superfluidity (high octane 'flow') moment and i just went forging ahead without reservation or thought. I started to think about it right about the time i realized i was almost twice as far from the end as i thought at the onset of this breakthru. i stuck it out and was passed by jenny during the last 100 yards or so. she helped me be a stronger and faster runner today. i have really come to look forward with great expectation for my sunday run with the girls. i thoroughly enjoy the time finding it very rewarding. if i had given up running before i figured it out (a little) then i never would have had this heightened experience. family and friends look at me with wonder sometimes as if i am performing some fantastic feat but really its just about putting one foot in front of the other consistently and repeatedly, often.

after the run i was off to church and then my brother in laws for a boat ride there were nine children there!!!

to the members of Holy Trinity parish know that this is a time of pruning and growth. it is these moments which are sometimes unsettling serve as reminders that The Great I Am abides and we are but his humble slaves.