snow day, sugar and stats

I started the day out pretty nicely...this was the earliest I have woke up in well over one week (5am), I got ready for spin class and headed out the door with a hunch...that yes, my sad thoughts came true for the first time ever: my Corolla wasn't going to make it out of the garage and out the driveway due to the snow drifts. I was a little bummed - and I felt badly because I signed up for the class and now my spot wasn't going to be used. I didn't feel too badly since the weather was the reason and I am confident I wasn't the only no-show.

Insert big :) here: I could rectify my situation because I own a CycleOps now! I saved my pennies for 3 months and used a giftcard from Christmas as well as my REI dividends (this was all planned) and was able to walk out the store with it in my own arms last Saturday.

Snow drifts? No biggie! I could ride in my apt and then go downstairs for a little high intensity, yet short, run on the TM. And I did just that. And it was sweaty and lovely and better than I imagined. And then I had some cheerios with soy. And then a fruit smoothie. And then a little nap. And then lunch. And by then it was only 12noon of my snow day.

And then my snow day went downhill - long story short because of the stupid details related to "the big dance" (and no, not the NCAA tournament, the SAAC Semi-Formal). I thought I adverted the crisis at 8:30am with an email, but nope. Just because campus IS CLOSED that did not stop anyone from wanting everything from me! I ended up having to go to campus and had to lock myself in the training room and yes, I actually ignored knocks at the door of S-A trying to get in. The door even has a window and I just ignored them out there. And I do not feel bad about that. Once I got home I went to the bag of peanut butter mm&m's that was reserved for making krispie treats for work. Once I start I cannot control myself. Ugh.

I hope, hope, hope that I got everything taken care of...I have not received an email back yet as I am sure "she" finally went home so now I just hope this doesn't keep me awake at night - and that tomorrow it actually IS all taken care of. More m&m's. Sweet snow day.

I had to do something to try and combat all the sugar I had this afternoon so what better than a huge bowl of oatmeal and flax to try and absorb all the sugar I consumed.

I can feel the oatmeal and flax in my stomach turning and grooving and hopefully sucking up all the sugar from the m&m's and taking it with them when they leave :)

How about some non-food related stats?!

Since January 1, 2011 ...
Swim: 60,800 yds in the pool (approx 20h 55min)
Bike: 28 hours (no idea on mileage since it's been all indoors)
Run: 179.5 miles on two feet

Last week was my sicky week and I managed to put in 1h 35min in running and elliptical towards the end of the week. Looking at the totals I am pleased. It seems like a lot, but it's all relative...My first race is April 29, only about 36 days away. It will be a good challenge and more like a hard workout as the race is a modified sprint triathlon. I'm looking forward to it despite still trying to figure out how to train now that I had that life-awakening sicky week. I will modify as I go until I find what works best for me. I realize that may take all year and maybe even longer, and I am totally okay with that.

I do know what key workouts (i.e. two 4-5 hour rides, couple of long bricks, etc.) I need to do before my A race in Lawrence. Which BTW is only like 80 days away - HAHA!

With my North Star goal of a full IM in 2012 I am prepared to work on the details as I go. I now know that "easy" needs to be easy-peasy and that my definition of "hard" is changing as well :) :) :)

Damn sugar...I usually allow myself one "eat" day each week - today looks to be that day. Who wants ice cream tonight? We could sprinkle some protein powder on it to make it feel a little less non-healthy ;)