We’re officially into the new year, 2009 wow! This race is clearly my biggest resolution of all and going public with it has been fun. I’ve had many conversations with folks who took a peek at the site (please don’t be afraid to “follow this blog”) and I thank you for your support. My brother Keith confirmed that he will be joining me in September. He reassured me of this during the phone call where he let me know that he’d jumped in Lake George (yes, still New York folks) on January 1st with a 12 degree air temperature and 33 degree water temperature. He amazes me! Then he went on to talk about the 50-mile cycling race he’ll be doing this year as well. How can I compete with this?
In the past week I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the race. This means a lot of online research. I’ve been trying to better understand just what I’m getting myself into. The Adirondack Canoe Classic’s “official website” does give a brief course description but I’d still love to talk to someone who’s done the race before (if you know of anyone then please let me at ‘em). In the current absence of that resource I’ll just breakdown the basics:
Day 1
Distance: 35 miles; Carries: Four (3.5 miles total)
Day 2
Distance: 30 miles; Carries: One (1.25 miles)
Day 3
Distance: 25 miles; Carries: Three (.5 mile total)
I’ve got my brother-in-law, Kevin, hot on the trail of a training program that will be right for me. He’s recommended I find a sports nutritionist. After tracking down someone locally I’m thinking I should put this off until April or May. Baby steps – let’s get the fitness part down and I can layer in the nutritionist once I check the exercise box. So, to keep myself honest (thanks again Guilt) I’m going to keep a food journal. I realized I need that after today’s brownie, cookie, pasta, English muffin with cheese, etc… (note: I did not eat that in one meal or in that order). I’ve also had Dan take some lame pictures of me, Biggest Loser style, so I can compare my before and after progress. No scrolling ahead necessary, I’m not posting them here – I do have my limits. Also, I weighed myself and have taken measurements. This is my own personal grand experiment. Hopefully these things will give me milestones and motivation over the next 9 months.
To sum it up for the past week – nearly all I’ve done is read. I went “running” once with Cannon, my Rhodesian Ridgeback, but ended up walking most of the 4.5 miles. I guess that’s a start. Now I’m off to create a plan to get moving over the next 7 days. First stop, weather channel – I prefer outdoor exercise; next stop, day planner; and then I’ll make one of my famous and detailed lists. Guilt will have to push me the rest of the way. Typical.
Happy New Year and good luck with all your resolutions!
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Katina, how great that you're doing this! Best wishes throughout your training.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I have to point out that you are absolutely gorgeous! The fact that you've taken measurements and weighed yourself just kills me...how much better could you possibly look?? (yes this now reads like I have a girl crush on you!) Just a note, I worked with a trainer earlier this year and into the summer to get in better shape after Kylie. YIKES! He was great but kicked my butt on several painful occasions. Of course then I got pregnant again so all of that work went down the tubes. Anyway, not sure what the cost of that would be in the "big city" where you guys are but it was very reasonable here, and highly profitable for me. I'll be looking forward to more posts :) Best wishes--Erica Agan
I'm so happy for you Katina! This is such a great goal to work toward and I have no doubt that you can accomplish it. :) Just promise that you'll still drink wine with me on our cruise this summer! Good luck with your training and I can't wait to keep up to date with your blog.
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