Weekend Wrap Up

Nothing going on with ME on the training/racing front.  I walked x 2 this weekend.  That is it.  I am excited to start a new swim class tomorrow.  I have been extremely lonely doing every bit of exercise by myself during pregnancy, and it is de-motivating to say the least.  I am hoping this new class will give me a little lift to keep trying to do a little something every day.   Updates to come.  

Tucson camp is going on with the one and only Hillary Biscay.  I had so much fun last year that I am really, really missing everyone and the great riding and training.  I can't wait to return, and I am loving keeping up with everyone having such a good time.  

Everyone was also looking amazing at Oceanside 70.3!  Lots of really fast running and everyone seemed to enjoy the course.  Huge props to my Wattie teammates that crushed it like James Adams grabbing a Vegas slot, Emily Kratz winning her AG, the indestructible Gerry Foreman winning his AG, and many more!  This looks like a great race to put on the future calendar. 

 

Of course the fab Heather Jackson grabbed a huge win, and a chance to run with EuroStar to the finishers chute.  The EuroStar has promised me some finish line support when I get back into the game. 

So Easter weekend has come and gone.  Lots of cute baby things are appearing at our house.  My favorite Londoner happened to send these to us....how awesome! 

It is clear my sister and I share some genetics, as we showed up to our family Easter day wearing almost matching outfits.  Unplanned, of course. 

 

I am now in maternity clothes.  I look "more pregnant" in them, but they are way more comfortable.  I broke down and actually bought a few things this weekend (using a gift card of course....heaven forbid I used my own fun money to buy clothes).  

Work week is just a few hours away.  Time to keep socking away money and plan for some mommy-baby time. 13 weeks to go for me.  It feels so far away, but I guess it is right around the corner, too. 

xoxo

A Triathlete Looks At 35

Thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes today. 

I don't feel any different at 35 than I did at any other age.  I am looking forward to my new racing age group, being an older mommy, and adding some more wisdom to match my gray hair.  :)

Oops!

Oh the moments just keep on coming.....

You guys know I work on the road all day long, so I have to pack a lot of food/snacks.  Most days I can get home for lunch, but today it didn't work out.  I had an apple in the car, but I was worried it wouldn't get me through the whole day as I had extended my schedule.  I was right by the Orange Mound Popeyes, so red beans and rice sounded good. 

Don't judge.  I would blame it on pregnancy, but I like Popeyes red beans not pregnant.  :)

Then there was this moment in time where I got out of my car (engine running) to get my purse out of the trunk (where I leave it when working the hood).  Within a split second, the trunk tripped the car locks, which is has done lately.  I wasn't worried because the door was open....and then just like that a gust of wind came and everything was shut, locked, and running...

Locked out!!!  In the Popeyes drive through- in the hood- with my car running.  It is cold out, I have no coat, and I can't get out of the cold and leave my car/computer/bags. 

ummmmm.......  I am supposed to be at my next patient in 5 minutes.  I have never locked my keys in my car.  Long story short, Dave got the emergency phone call at work (over 30 minutes away) for SOS!!!!  And I loved explaining to him that I was in the hood at Popeyes.   

What a sight I must have been.  Thank goodness for Marcus, my new friend at Popeyes (although I am too embarrassed to go back there anytime soon!).  He hooked this pregnant girl up with some red beans and kept a pair of eyes on me while I just sat there freezing in only a lab coat and watching over my car until sweet Dave finally got there with eyes rolling. 

Ah....so good karma to Marcus and all of the guys that took care of me, and for making me laugh about the whole thing instead of freaking out.  I didn't feel upset or nervous at all.   I don't know if it is pregnancy or what, but my tolerance for mistakes and craziness is pretty high these days, and I find that so many people are always willing to help me.  I never cease to be amazed at how cool and great people really are.  

In my other world, I have finally started sleeping again (knock on wood).  4 nights of solid sleep and I couldn't be happier.  It also makes a big difference in my ability to exercise.  I have been on the elliptical, in the weight room, and in the pool.  And now that I confessed to the world I ate red beans from Popeyes today, I am taking the dogs to the trails for some "wogging" (walk/jogging) after I finish my paper work. 

xo  Make your week great!