My triathlon training has come to a screeching halt. I was a bit under the weather last week, so I intended on starting back last Saturday. That didn't work out and I feel a bit frustrated with myself. I did buy a jump rope, and I begun jumping yesterday. Jump-roping is a great cardio booster and it will add some texture to my routine. I'll do my best to get things off and running this Saturday; back to the hill I go.
NFL Season Picks- Week 3
Week 3 of the NFL Regular Season is about 3hrs away from kickoff. Again we have some tough match-ups this week. For example, the Tennessee Titans are motivated at 0-2 and really needs a win. They're up against the New York Jets, filled with confidence from their win against the New England Patriots last week. We also have a possible shootout between the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts, so lets see who's defense will step up. Also, will the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) be able to upset the New England Patriots? Without further ado. Here are the match-ups and my picks in bold!
CLE @ BAL
WAS @ DET
JAC @ HOU
ATL @ NE
GB @ STL
NYG @ TB
TEN @ NYJ
KC @ PHI
SF @ MIN
NO @ BUF
CHI @ SEA
PIT @ CIN
DEN @ OAK
MIA @ SD
IND @ ARI
CAR @ DAL
Training Weeks 3 and 4
Training Week 3 went great. Week 4 came to a halt, as I wasn't feeling well. I'm good now, so we're heading right back on track, starting tomorrow morning. I also will be adding a jump rope to my routine, as it's an easy way to get cardio in, while not having to leave home. Perfect mid week when I have work. So things are still going, just somewhat on a low right now.
I found an awesome site though. It gives me everything I need, and I will soon be using one of the training plans there. I just need to be able to run at least 20mins non-stop, and brush up on my swim some. Here's the site though...awesome....loving it! http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/
NFL Season Picks- Week 2 Results
Week 2 was an interesting one. I picked some teams to win while rooting for the opposing team lol. Case in point, the Patriots vs the Jets...I picked the Patriots, but the Jets won! I'm excited even though this will affect my stats. So this is how it turned out. Record 11-5
http://www.nfl.com/scores/2009/REG2
NFL Season Picks- Week 2
Week one is in the books so lets get ready for week 2. Again, my pics are in bold. This week poses some better match ups, and closer games. So let's see how things turn out.
CAR @ ATL
MIN @ DET
CIN @ GB
ARI @ JAC
OAK @ KC
NE @ NYJ
NO @ PHI
HOU @ TEN
STL @ WAS
TB @ BUF
SEA @ SF
PIT @ CHI
CLE @ DEN
BAL @ SD
NYG @ DAL
IND @ MIA
NFL Season Picks- Week 1 Results
Brilliant start! I won't elaborate. Just look at my results. Mainly one shocker. I cannot believe the Cardinals lost! I won't complain too much because the Broncos escaped with one. Frankly they ruined it by trading Jake Cutler this off-season. My Giants looking awesome! So my record is 15-1. See you in Week 2
NFL Season Picks- Week 1
My favourite sport had its season opener on September 10. I've always wanted to pick the games and keep track officially and see how I match up with the experts. So here goes. My pics are in bold. You gotta trust that I really did pick Pittsburg, because I did....come on, who could go against the defending champions?
This year, as is my pic every year for the Super Bowl Champions...I'm bringing the NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS!! They'll face the New England Patriots and it will be a re-match with the same results. So ready for Sunday Football...fantasy teams are locked and all is set. Who's ready for some FOOTBALL?!! I AM!!!!!
TEN @ PIT
MIA @ ATL
KC @ BAL
PHI @ CAR
DEN @ CIN
MIN @ CLE
NYJ @ HOU
JAC @ IND
DET @ NO
DAL @ TB
SF @ ARI
WAS @ NYG
STL @ SEA
CHI @ GB
BUF @ NE
SD @ OAK
Training: Week Two
My weekly Saturday training was postponed. However, it was for a valid reason. I was going on a beach outing with co-workers, so I planned to work on my swim that day. I haven't mentioned, but the swim will be the most challenging part of my triathlon training. Still, I love a challenge and I love to swim...just not great at it....YET lol. So, Saturday went well and I got a great work out, while having lots of fun.
I took Sunday off, and since I didn't have work Monday, I went hiking/jogging that day instead. So up again 5.45 am and ready to roll. I was feeling some tightness in my thighs but I was going to push through. Got to the hill, hiking up and my gosh...my ass was feeling it. I kept my goal in mind;"To the top, to the top" was my mantra. Excellent work out still...the pain even felt good...I so love working out.
Ok, so Wednesday, I decided to mix it up a little...something more challenging, shall we? Today was jogging...along with the road...the aim is to be able to run 30mins straight by the end of November. So I got going, and I realised that it wasn't as easy as I thought. First run was to get warmed up...stopped by the wayside...and stretched all those muscles...and then off I went again. Body feeling good...or so I tried to convince myself. Honestly though, my legs were getting heavy, my heart was racing and I was dripping...and that was after 6 mins! So all in all, I did an 8min run, then a 6mins and another 6mins...so thats my starting point.
Training week two is now locked...and ready for week Three!
Who's that?
Oh my goodness. I can't imagine that Caster Semenya really likes this new look. While, she is quoted as saying she likes it, I really wonder. For her sake, I hope she doesn't mind. She's only 18, and there is nothing wrong if she wishes to explore herself. Way to go for her...again if she's for it.This just makes me look back at my own life, and the pressures I've faced to 'fit' in to the stereotypical female role. At the start of this year, I went on a quest to 'update' my wardrobe, and ended up buying a few new pairs of work shoes. Now, they only bring me bouts of embarrassment, and consternation when I put them on. Thank goodness, I'm back to my full senses, have ditched those and bought something I think is very much sensible to me.
Of course, the saleswoman at the store had to remind me that I'm buying a male shoe, as if I'm asking her for the money. Well, I happily bought my shoe and gosh, do I feel better!
Training: Week One
August 29th marked the beginning of my quest. I woke at 5.30am. Hmm, what a beautiful quiet morning...I'm a morning person, but I struggled just a bit to get out of bed but aftter a quick pep talk, I was dressed and ready to go. The jog to the hill didn't feel like the greatest idea since my chest was already burning and my legs were ready to give way. But I stuck to it, and the idea was less conforting when I got to the hill and thought of the climb ahead. The idea is slow and steady to build up my endurance and fitness. So meet you at the top! Nice view huh?
The plan was to do the same routine the next day, but frankly my body was telling me to give it a rest...so I spoke to it, and we reached a compromise. So the plan for that day was to work out in the back yard, do some drills for strength training. So I need to work on my pull-ups...I could do ten with ease...now um, well I can only manage about 4. But its okay...I'll get to 10 by next week. Already up from 20 push-ups to 30 so we're getting there.
Last Wednesday's workout was a success. I jogged to the hill and didn't really feel like stopping once...nor did I stop on my way up the hill. Not a bad first week.
