It's been somewhat a tough training week. Came back from Salt Lake, felt great for a few days then not so much. I've felt much worse before, but I've just been a little fatigued. Coach Todd says rest and recovery is better than putting in "Junk" miles. I'm sure he's right about that. Today I was in the pool and cut my workout short because I was just so tired and not swimming very well at all. Tomorrow I've got a 3 hour bike ride, most likely on the trainer. Mental toughness to get through that is all I can say. I'm going to do it though. It's been nasty and raining outside for a while now and I'll gut it out. I'm going to have a good breakfast and fuel myself and get it done.
Last night I was looking at some of my old race results. I was averaging 19mph on the bike in the past. I've gotta up my game. Now is not the time to work on strength in my training plan, but I think I've got my goal for next year. Going to do a few races for fun with a focus. Look at me already planning next year and this year isn't done yet. Gotta live in the present, but prep for the future I guess.
Training volume increases quite a bit this week and next. I am enjoying this training and hoping I come out strong tomorrow for my ride. I'm going to wear my race gear so it's simulation of race day. Continuing on with nutrition practices as well. Just like life and training you have set backs, just gotta keep going. Overall I'm doing really well. Ok time for a good nights sleep. It's about time! Been having a bit of trouble with that. Somehow wish I could make this more interesting, however it's life...and life isn't always interesting.
Love
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Proven Assumptions
So this is just a quick opinion on a previous assumption that I made years ago that proved to be true to me this week. Had a great day the other day. Sold our old phones and got some cash for them. It wasn't much, but it is better than letting them sit around the house. That was the good part. The interesting part is we ended up at Gamestop to do this selling. So probably spent an hour in there waiting, etc. So here comes my generalization. Adult men who play video games are losers! I very rarely have seen a very responsible, driven, successful ADULT man who plays video games. I'm not saying there can't be a possibility of one, but I'd say it's a very slim percentage of these gamers. I mean talk about the weirdos I saw in this place. First of all, they were all overweight. Can you say no social skills?? I wish I could describe the social interactions I witnessed. This one guy wanted to buy this game. You could have sworn it was going to explode in his hand. I actually interrupted my transaction to let this guy go because I thought he was going to go postal if he didn't get his game right then. When I did this do you think he said thank you? Nope, not even a response really, just "I must check out, I must checkout". After he was gone it was a little comical. Until then I was a little uncomfortable and hoping he wasn't armed. As for the other people in there....a few kids of course and all the other adult men in there were for the most part short, out of shape and sloppy looking. The whole time I was there I never saw a decent looking, well dressed man....oh wait those guys were probably at work.
So why did I pick this today? I have experience with an adult gamer in my past and I thought it was just my experience. You know how it goes...you come home from working hard all day and there is nothing done at your house, but there has been time to play hours and hours of video games??? What I realized by this is that many more people are living with overgrown children who waste hours of what could be quality family time, work time, even relaxing time playing expensive games which burn no more calories than sitting on the couch watching TV and probably kills more brain cells than we can count.
Games are for kids! I think kids can learn and develop parts of their little brains playing games occasionally. I stress occasionally!!! After the college years you should hang up the game controller. I think it's a super turn off too. I mean who wants to go out on a date with a guy and you talk about what you do in your spare time and he says "I play video games". I don't think I could hide the disappointment in my face if I heard that. Do any other ladies find this a big TURN OFF? Just a bit of advice to those guys. If you want to ever get a date or have a long term relationship with an intelligent woman you may wanna donate those games to some kid who won't look like an asshat playing them.
Ok I just couldn't help do this little rant. Definitely not my normal, but I just had to share this experience. This video pretty much sums up the cast of characters that were in the store. Enjoy
So why did I pick this today? I have experience with an adult gamer in my past and I thought it was just my experience. You know how it goes...you come home from working hard all day and there is nothing done at your house, but there has been time to play hours and hours of video games??? What I realized by this is that many more people are living with overgrown children who waste hours of what could be quality family time, work time, even relaxing time playing expensive games which burn no more calories than sitting on the couch watching TV and probably kills more brain cells than we can count.
Games are for kids! I think kids can learn and develop parts of their little brains playing games occasionally. I stress occasionally!!! After the college years you should hang up the game controller. I think it's a super turn off too. I mean who wants to go out on a date with a guy and you talk about what you do in your spare time and he says "I play video games". I don't think I could hide the disappointment in my face if I heard that. Do any other ladies find this a big TURN OFF? Just a bit of advice to those guys. If you want to ever get a date or have a long term relationship with an intelligent woman you may wanna donate those games to some kid who won't look like an asshat playing them.
Ok I just couldn't help do this little rant. Definitely not my normal, but I just had to share this experience. This video pretty much sums up the cast of characters that were in the store. Enjoy
Monday, September 7, 2015
Summer Trippin
Summer Trippin
This has been a pretty amazing summer. After the last couple years of work, work, work, it's been nice to be able to spend so much time together doing all the things we love. Normally we don't leave Alaska during the summer because really??? Where would we go! Alaska is the place to be during the summer months. Plus the airport is so much more crowded with all the tourists going in and out. However at the end of this summer we decided to take a trip. For several years I went to the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) annual meetings. The meetings are not only good for continuing education, but for networking, bonding with other CRNA's throughout the country, supporting our profession, finding out issues that are being dealt with throughout the states. CRNA's are a fun bunch who know how to have a good time. This years meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah was definitely an example of that. The meeting was so well done! This was my first year attending the banquet and it didn't disappoint either. Surely a good time!
Park City, UT
Prior to the meeting Todd and I spent a few days checking out Park City. Super cool little town! It was definitely our kind of place. I'd love to go back in the winter to ski. Todd said the snow there is amazing. We did so much there. One day I ran around town, we rented road bikes and did a 3 hour ride, went to the olympic park where the 2002 winter Olympics were held. So much to do and see there. The highlights were watching the ski jumpers practice, sliding down the ski jump hill on an tube and going down the bobsled course on wheels. Until the last olympics in Canada that bobsled track was the fastest in the world. It was 1 minute of pure adrenaline! You could feel the forces bearing down on you. So crazy and super fast.
All of the food there was good. Thank God for YELP which I've been using a whole bunch to find places to eat, drink and have fun. The reviews of others are so helpful. We have decided that traveling right when school goes back in is the best. Things are so much less crowded and enjoyable. We stayed at the silver king in park city and we were alone to enjoy the hot tub and indoor/outdoor pool every night. So damn relaxing and enjoyable!
Well, there you have it. The latest update. Now we are back and the leaves are changing. Soon the snow will be flying. It's back to hard core training for Longhorn Ironman and back to work. This trip for the AANA meeting was perhaps the best I've had. I really enjoyed seeing all the people I used to work with in Texas and it was great having my Alaska folks along. The people made the trip.
CRNA's are the future of America's anesthesia! It's an honor to be among this amazingly talented group of folks. Remember when you're having surgery, getting an epidural make sure you ask for a CRNA! They will take amazing care of you with that nursing touch behind the awesome skill!
This has been a pretty amazing summer. After the last couple years of work, work, work, it's been nice to be able to spend so much time together doing all the things we love. Normally we don't leave Alaska during the summer because really??? Where would we go! Alaska is the place to be during the summer months. Plus the airport is so much more crowded with all the tourists going in and out. However at the end of this summer we decided to take a trip. For several years I went to the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) annual meetings. The meetings are not only good for continuing education, but for networking, bonding with other CRNA's throughout the country, supporting our profession, finding out issues that are being dealt with throughout the states. CRNA's are a fun bunch who know how to have a good time. This years meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah was definitely an example of that. The meeting was so well done! This was my first year attending the banquet and it didn't disappoint either. Surely a good time!
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| CRNA's and future CRNA's leading the way for anesthesia care in the USA |
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| It was so good to reunite with these great CRNA's from Texas |
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| Again, good to see my coworker from Texas. Awesome people! |
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| AANA wellness run. So much fun to do with friends |
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| Utah State capitol early morning after our run |
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| We Alaskans don't clean up too bad |
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| The Alaska gang at the annual banquet |
Park City, UT
Prior to the meeting Todd and I spent a few days checking out Park City. Super cool little town! It was definitely our kind of place. I'd love to go back in the winter to ski. Todd said the snow there is amazing. We did so much there. One day I ran around town, we rented road bikes and did a 3 hour ride, went to the olympic park where the 2002 winter Olympics were held. So much to do and see there. The highlights were watching the ski jumpers practice, sliding down the ski jump hill on an tube and going down the bobsled course on wheels. Until the last olympics in Canada that bobsled track was the fastest in the world. It was 1 minute of pure adrenaline! You could feel the forces bearing down on you. So crazy and super fast.
All of the food there was good. Thank God for YELP which I've been using a whole bunch to find places to eat, drink and have fun. The reviews of others are so helpful. We have decided that traveling right when school goes back in is the best. Things are so much less crowded and enjoyable. We stayed at the silver king in park city and we were alone to enjoy the hot tub and indoor/outdoor pool every night. So damn relaxing and enjoyable!
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| Trail running in the Park City area. Elevation effects are real folks. I was out of breath all the time. |
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| Ate breakfast and dinner here one day. Good food, good service. Utah liquor laws are so strange. |
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| On our road ride. Again elevation effects. It was so nice to ride in such wide open spaces. I'd love to visit this town again. |
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| Todd Riding Utah! Beautiful scenery |
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| Really liked this place. The No Name Saloon. Great rooftop patio. This is a shot of Park City Main street. We had some really great weather for the most part. |
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| Almost to lake blanche. This was a great hike for sure. |
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| Todd and I at Lake Blanche. All up hill hike to the lake worth it for the beauty. Pictures just don't do it justice. We were pooped after this 8 mile round trip hike. Totally worth it! |
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| Me and my bud back in the anchorage airport. We look pretty good after a week of being busy and flying all day! |
CRNA's are the future of America's anesthesia! It's an honor to be among this amazingly talented group of folks. Remember when you're having surgery, getting an epidural make sure you ask for a CRNA! They will take amazing care of you with that nursing touch behind the awesome skill!
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