"What we have is based upon moment-to-moment choices of what we do. In each of those moments, we choose. We either take a risk and move toward what we want, or we play it safe and choose comfort. Most of the people, most of the time, choose comfort. In the end, people either have excuses or experiences; reasons or results; buts or brilliance. they either have what they wanted or they have a detailed list of all the rational reasons why not." ~ Anonymous
50mtrs and crystal clear. Was a very nice swim this morning in this heat. However by the end of the main set, my shoulder was beginning to let me know that it had had enough. No point trying to smash it up on the first week, so I donned my fins to finish the set then did some easy kicking before pulling the pin. I like swimming, especially squad training. I reckon I could be an alright swimmer if my shoulder would just allow me to push my current level a tad. But, if there is just ONE thing I've learned from this triathlon game its that it doesn't happen overnight. It takes time to build strength and consistency to maintain it.
One training session at a time.
As for nutrition today? Not too bad, although I still haven't learnt that I need to be in bed by 8:30 pm when training every day. Training, working and being a mum on 6 hours or less a night is a recipe for disaster and sure failure in my goals. When I'm tired, my body screams for carbohydrates which is exactly what happened today. So, I'm posting early and going to bed very soon!
Nice run tomorrow afternoon, I expect the heat is going to be a pleasantry.... NOT.
Loving your blogs Nic - love reading about great training and what you learn from it, so don't stop!
ReplyDeleteHa!Ha! Yeah...I know about your lack of sleep. :P Just wrote a post and asked the question....how do you do it? Work full-time, train, be a mom and still function? You're a machine Nicole. I wouldn't even begin to tackle what you do physically in a day. I think you're AWESOME! Only 11 weeks to go chick-a-dee...TRAIN HARD! XX
ReplyDeletehahaha - Kerry, you spelt mum with a 'o' You getting all yankee on me?
ReplyDeleteLiz - thank you !! You told me it would take me 2 years to find my feet after life change. I didn't believe you.... Now I believe. AND I'M BACK !!!
ReplyDeleteKerry - It is true that working, being a mum and training is challenging. I'm about to throw studying into the mix as well. So stay tuned for a succession of melt downs !! I think it will all serve in keeping me out of trouble !!! ;-)
Doh! You're right...lol... Where the hell did 'mom' come from? So does that mean we're going to see some interesting posts when you throw study in there? Let me know how that goes (along with everything else) and how you manage your studies with everything. I start my degree next year. I've put it off another 12 months. :)
ReplyDeleteBTW...what are you studying?