11/7- Jacque and Lori- 5K, (http://www.womenshalfmarathon.com/)
11/20- Mel- 109miles, El Tour de Tucson (http://www.pbaa.com/!ETT/ETThome.html)
12/11- Tri event for Team AZ Redneck Divas (http://www.4peaksracing.com/event.php?id=112)
A little bit about the divas
- AZ Redneck Divas
- Mel: Cycling Diva........Lori: Swimming Diva........Jacque: Running Diva
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Mermaid Diva explains what a Redneck Diva is...
I'm a disgusting spitting freak and proud of it!
In preparation for the 5K race next weekend I did a trail 5K run tonight in 30:11! My goal has been to run a 5K in 30 minutes...so tonight I'm celebrating my accomplishment!
I am giving everyone a big warning if you come to watch me run in an event...when I got home from my run I looked at my disgusting self and realized I had spit all over my shirt, face, cell phone, legs, arms, and shoes. I am a heavy spitter when I run, especially when I'm going a faster pace for a 5K. I really have horrible aim and don't care to try practicing how to aim when spitting. SO...my spit will fly and land anywhere. Just don't expect to see a proper lady if you come watch me and I apologize in advance if any spit strings come flying on you! Don't worry...I've had my shots.
And that my friends is a REDNECK DIVA!
In preparation for the 5K race next weekend I did a trail 5K run tonight in 30:11! My goal has been to run a 5K in 30 minutes...so tonight I'm celebrating my accomplishment!
I am giving everyone a big warning if you come to watch me run in an event...when I got home from my run I looked at my disgusting self and realized I had spit all over my shirt, face, cell phone, legs, arms, and shoes. I am a heavy spitter when I run, especially when I'm going a faster pace for a 5K. I really have horrible aim and don't care to try practicing how to aim when spitting. SO...my spit will fly and land anywhere. Just don't expect to see a proper lady if you come watch me and I apologize in advance if any spit strings come flying on you! Don't worry...I've had my shots.
And that my friends is a REDNECK DIVA!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sometimes, it's good to walk away from a nutcase wagon!
For two weeks straight I had a good swimming cadence going. One day a week, I plan on swimming for distance to gauge how far I can go. I was really happy in those two weeks I had swam farther than anticipated on my training schedule. So, I was excited to adjust my schedule, with the thought I would be swimming 400 meters pretty quick at this pace. That was until I had a bad swim session.
I didn't know bad swim days happen or even existed. No one told me this! I can't recall ever having such a horrible day of swimming since I started training this summer. What happened? I started off just doing my usual 50 meter warm ups, which are no big deal. That day I couldn't even finish a 50 meter warm up, in fact I had to stop after 25 meters. I was panicky, jittery, nervous, my form was a disaster, and felt like a headcase! Knowing that swimming is a lot of mental work, my head was swirling with crazy thoughts and I could not concentrate. What the heck was wrong with me??? I was such a mess!!!! So, I thought, I will just stop and do other aqua exercising for a while to help release my jitters and see if that would help. After a while of playing, I felt ready to re-start swimming again. I started off okay, thinking I got this, then the wheels just fell off my nutcase wagon, AGAIN! I still couldn't swim 50 meters correctly--it was like I had never swam freestyle before. I was so disgusted and upset, that I just stopped and left the pool. I was just done dealing with this horrible swim session!
That bad swim day occurred 10 days ago. In the past 10 days, I had many chances to go jump back in the pool and get going, but I just couldn't. I've did other exercises and had enough rest days, but had no desire to swim...
Well, this evening I looked at my training schedule and said to myself, let's just see what I can do since I walked away from the nutcase wagon...I can just take it easy and get used to the water again...
Well, I got used to the water and ended up performing the most fantastic swim ever!!! I swam 350 meters in 10 minutes and 20 seconds, which is the best I've ever done with any swim! I had perfect form, was completely relaxed, felt absolutely great, and had a lot of stamina left to keep going. I could feel myself just gliding along in the water effortlessly and had a crisp, clear mind. I was so excited with my performance tonight that I am happy to report: I am back on my swim cadence horse and adjusted my training schedule...I look forward to swimming 400 meters very VERY soon!
I didn't know bad swim days happen or even existed. No one told me this! I can't recall ever having such a horrible day of swimming since I started training this summer. What happened? I started off just doing my usual 50 meter warm ups, which are no big deal. That day I couldn't even finish a 50 meter warm up, in fact I had to stop after 25 meters. I was panicky, jittery, nervous, my form was a disaster, and felt like a headcase! Knowing that swimming is a lot of mental work, my head was swirling with crazy thoughts and I could not concentrate. What the heck was wrong with me??? I was such a mess!!!! So, I thought, I will just stop and do other aqua exercising for a while to help release my jitters and see if that would help. After a while of playing, I felt ready to re-start swimming again. I started off okay, thinking I got this, then the wheels just fell off my nutcase wagon, AGAIN! I still couldn't swim 50 meters correctly--it was like I had never swam freestyle before. I was so disgusted and upset, that I just stopped and left the pool. I was just done dealing with this horrible swim session!
That bad swim day occurred 10 days ago. In the past 10 days, I had many chances to go jump back in the pool and get going, but I just couldn't. I've did other exercises and had enough rest days, but had no desire to swim...
Well, this evening I looked at my training schedule and said to myself, let's just see what I can do since I walked away from the nutcase wagon...I can just take it easy and get used to the water again...
Well, I got used to the water and ended up performing the most fantastic swim ever!!! I swam 350 meters in 10 minutes and 20 seconds, which is the best I've ever done with any swim! I had perfect form, was completely relaxed, felt absolutely great, and had a lot of stamina left to keep going. I could feel myself just gliding along in the water effortlessly and had a crisp, clear mind. I was so excited with my performance tonight that I am happy to report: I am back on my swim cadence horse and adjusted my training schedule...I look forward to swimming 400 meters very VERY soon!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Cycling Diva- more cowbell please!
Cycling Diva rode the Tour de Scottsdale on 10/3/10- 70 miles of fabulous hills and heat. It was an unseasonably warm day which made the hills so much more fun. The last ten+ miles of the ride were UPHILL in the ungodly heat. Did I mention the Cycling Diva had two flats? Thank God for teammates...Cycling Diva's good buddy helped her repair the flats.
The best part of the event was Cycling Diva's cheerleaders! Neon pink signs and cowbells greeted her at the 25mile mark. Attitude is a HUGE part of athletic success...Cycling Diva's attitude was VERY poor after flat #2 (bad Diva!). Cycling Diva was ready to quit until she turned the corner and saw her cheerleaders a 2nd time!! Who doesn't love cow bell? :)
On the course Cycling Diva saw a couple of cyclists passed out or puking d/t heat exhaustion! The event had GREAT medical support and awesome sag stops.
Moral of the story...attitude is everything!!!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Running Diva
Ran 4 miles in 51.5 minutes
I got a little distracted when my medic alert anklet broke and had to pick up the beads so nobody would fall...I'm such a considerate running diva ;)
I got a little distracted when my medic alert anklet broke and had to pick up the beads so nobody would fall...I'm such a considerate running diva ;)
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