Today was the Los Angeles Cancer Challenge (5k or 10k). Last year I ran the 10k for the first time and really liked the course, the volunteers, and the Halloween spirit – so this year, Super Husband and I decided to run the 10k. Yesterday we drove to the West LA VA and [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Los Angeles Cancer Challenge – 10k
Posted in Race Day on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Swimming: Oxygen is Overrated
Posted in Training on October 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday was Master’s swim class and it was the toughest yet. We did intervals and drills I never did before – (and a few exhausting ones I have done before!).
The first half hour was the usual warm-up. The pool started with just a few of us in the pool. About ten minutes [...]
Monster Hunt
Posted in Life, Training on October 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday I put in a good hour on the trainer. High cadence spinning – kept my heart rate around 135 (moderate) and kept my cadence around 90. After the 10 mile run, the cycling felt great. While Super Husband worked, I watched Ironman 2007 – YET AGAIN. So inspirational!
After the training [...]
Huntington Beach Distance Derby
Posted in Race Day on October 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Today was the 54th annual Huntington Beach Distance Derby.
Super Husband and I decided a few days ago to run the 10 mile path along the Pacific Coastline strand – located off the beach.
The morning started early (don’t they always?) at 4 a.m. We ate some Malt-o Meal (note to self…this stuff is great before [...]
Blazing Saddles
Posted in Training on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The bike is back – and in the trainer!
After work today I wasted no time and jumped on the bike. Big Bro placed a new computer on the bike – so I can monitor my cadence. I started watching the recorded 2007 Ironman Wisconsin show and off I went. I maintained a [...]
Long Beach Half Marathon – 2008
Posted in Race Day on October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today was the Long Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, Bike Tour, and 5k. Super Husband and I signed up for the Half Marathon which made this our THIRD annual Long Beach Half.
This race holds a special place in my heart since it was our very first Half Marathon. The anxious vibes, the anticipation….it brings [...]
If I Had a Hammer
Posted in Training on October 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday was a corporate volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. 26 of us including about 12 others (Habitat workers, the new home owners, and other volunteers) gathered for many hours of hammering, sawing, measuring, and climbing.
Yesterday was a dreary gray day – with a substantial chance of rain. This [...]
The Sounds of Silence
Posted in Life, Training on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The past month has been pretty quiet around here. Super Husband has been traveling and I am filling my time with training until I pass out – or laziness until I fall asleep (depending on the day).
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to have my Better Half along side me as we took on [...]
