May Rewind ...

Miles Run: 44.95. The run and I aren't on best terms right now. It drains me horribly.

Bike Miles Rode: 195.2. All on the trainer ...

Swim Meters Completed: 25500 meters or 15.84 miles. This is the only thing that doesn't totally kick my butt right now.

 

Rest Days Taken: 13.

 

Highest Run Mileage Week: 5/1-5/5: 19.25 miles

 

Highest Bike Mileage Week: 5/6-5/12: 56.2 miles 

 

Highest Swim Volume Week: 5/20-5/26: 9000 meters or 5.58 miles

 

Long Runs Completed (10+ miles): 0. Like I said, I'm not feeling the run.

 

Current Book: Right now, I am reading Everlost by Shusterman. But I also finished a few other books in May. (Note: For those of you who have asked, if it's on this or any of my lists, I would recommend the book. If I don't like the story or the book doesn't grasp my attention, I don't bother finishing it, thus it wouldn't be listed here.) 

• The Hormone Diet by Turner
• Master Your Metabolism by Michaels
• Partials by Wells
• Torment by Kate
• Period 8 by Crutcher
• The Perfect Diet by Aziz
• Num8ers by Ward
• Num8ers: The Cha0s by Ward
• Nobody by Barnes
• Feedback by Wells
• Australia by Pike
• Fracture by Miranda
• Hysteria by Miranda
• Through to You by Hainsworth

Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure: Sleep. I could do it 24/7.

 

Current Colors: Neon Orange. Is there anything better?

   

Current Drink: Hot tea with a touch of sugar. I'm cold all the time.

 

Current Song: Still Into You - Paramore

 

Current Triumph: We survived our final weekend of scheduling craziness. ZOOMA Annapolis was awesome for Tough Chik and my girls rocked it out and their dance recital.

 

Current Goal: Be a better me. Each and every day. And tackle my 2013 To Do List head on.

 

Current Blessing: Health, happiness and love. I've got all three.

 

Current Excitement: I am racing (or finishing, not really sure right now) Rev3 Williamsburg Olympic. It's my first Olympic distance race and I get to hang with all my Team Rev3 peeps. I'm super pumped.

 

2013 To Do List:

 

Fitness:

• 140.6. That is all. - Yeah, not going to happen this year.
• Make time for strength training. Don't let training loads eliminate strength workouts completely. And stick to strength training in a group, it keeps you accountable. - I've been too beat to do my regular workouts. Strength training is taking a backseat right now.
• Switch to time-based/HR training. Despite my knowledge of training paces, I have a hard time sticking to them. I'm hoping this will help me train more effectively. - I love it and I hate it. 
• Log 4,500 cumulative run, bike and swim miles. Up 485 from 2012. - As of June 3rd, 1348.61 miles logged.
• Race a 10K with a finish time much faster than your very dated current PR of 53:17. I never managed to register for a 10K in 2012 and I'm not sure where it will fit in this year, but it's on my radar. - No progress on this one.
• Set a new PR in the Half Marathon, currently 1:57:06. I totally blew this one in 2012 and will likely only have one good shot at it in 2013.- Fail. Epic fail.
• Run a 5K with Dizzle and Doodle, even if that means tricking them into it. - The kids have been running quite a bit recently. Probably going to aim for the fall.

Nutrition:

 

• Eat like a gluten-free athlete. After struggling with health issues much of 2012, removing the gluten has been key in alleviating the symptoms. Don't be swayed by the lure of wheat. Or cake.- On point, like usual.
• Find the race day (and training) nutrition plan that works for me.- Eventually ...
• Consume no more than 18 desserts from Shyndigz. This number worked well in 2012 and helped me cut back on my serious cake addiction. Plus, their gluten-free menu is limited, so I shouldn't be tempted as often. - As of June 3rd, 11 desserts consumed. Since all the birthdays have been celebrated in my house, this should slow a bit.
• Drink at least 100oz of water per day.- Oh, heck yeah!

Personal:

 

• Only say yes to the projects you REALLY want to work on. An honest no is much better than a halfhearted yes. - Check.
• Stick to our budget. We've lived credit card (and credit card debt) free for five months. No reason to go back now. - Double Check.
• Ignore your impulses. Take time to process the true value of the things you are filling your space/life with. - Yes and no. Lots of pondering this one recently ...
• Figure out what to do with my hair. Keep the mohawk or grow it out. I'm taking opinions on this one.- I caved and cut my hair. I have no willpower when it comes to growing it out.
• Continue to balance family life, training and now, work.- Check.
• Prioritize and be a good example for the people in your life. - Like quadruple check!
• Help and support J and the kids in reaching their goals. We are a team and that must always be the primary focus of our lives. No one should have to sacrifice so that someone else can reach their goal. If a balance can't be found, it's not worth pursuing.- I would never waiver on this one!