Sleep needed

Ugh! What a busy week! Getting workouts in on weeks like this is not only challenging, it's damn near impossible. I was reduced to just doing some walking. At lest it's keeping me moving. The bike ride I took with my kids two days ago doesn't really count becuase it was so short. I've been trying to do some ab workouts since I haven't been able to get the cardio in as much this week. I should be doing those anyway so it's probably good that I had this week to do that. Now I just need to balance the two. Looking to have that summer beach body by next year so wish me luck. After kids it's not easy. But that's one of those personal goal things. Fortunately today is somewhat slower in pace so I went for nice bike ride with kids in tow. It was three miles, that seems to be the tolerance level right now. Hopefully by end of summer I can go longer with them.
Being busy is a good thing but sometimes you can be a little too busy. Trying to cram 36 hours in to 24 doesn't work and forgoing sleep only kills the motivation to do any workout. I am glad to see the end of this week coming to a close and trying to put everything back on track. Getting a decent night's sleep will be key to bringing up my motivation to hit the pavement. So that's what I plan on doing this weekend. Actually try to get in eight hours of sleep instead of four. Here's to a good night sleep.

Towing Kids

Wow, what a busy week. Sometimes it's a llittle overwhelming how busy it can be. I did get out on the bike again this week. However I could only go for a 3 mile ride. I was towing kids and they weren't about to sit any longer. That's ok though, at least I got out right? There's been plenty of yard work and kids to run around after this week. I think that I got my cardio in and that's a good thing. Not to mention how many times I had to climb the stairs for one thing or another. I would think that as many times as I did climb the stairs this week I would have buns of steel! :)

I did go out and purchase a new bike trailer for the kids this week. I decided that if I was going to be able to get on the road more often that I would have to invest in a bike trailer that was dependable. So that's what I did. This one is quite the upgrade from the old one I had and I'm very happy with it. So no more excuses about not being able to go cause I can't take the kids. With the new bike trailer and the kids outfitted with the proper saftey gear hitting the road is definately easier. Looking forward to another bike ride today. Stay tuned! :)

Playing With Sand...

I'm trying to keep up with the cardio part of my work out. It can be a challenge. I did make it to karate class on Monday and hope to go again on Wednsday. However today I think that digging in sand counts as cardio! My hubby decided that the firepit that we have needed to be extended. This decision is the cause of the 2 yards of beach sand that are now occupying our firepit. Of course I helped him unload and spread it. It took about twenty minutes and by the time I was done I felt like I worked out. So, that counts right? Weeding too right? Don't forget that I helped our daugther build sand castles and played tag. :) Hopefully I can get out biking later today. In the meantime, shoveling works for me!

The Begining

Ok, so I'm a novice when it comes to blogs but here I am starting one at the urging of a friend who will remain anonymous. You know who you are!:) Why am I doing this? Because having support to motivate myself when getting fit helps me. My goal is to ride the Wish-A-Mile bike tour in 2008. It's a tall order but why not try, right?

I have purchased a new road bike for the training and this event. Nothing fancy, just functional. There are a few other things on my list that I'm sure will trickle into the house as the summer starts to pass. Trust me when I say that I have a running list. When it all comes down to it though, it doesn't really matter unless I get on the bike and start riding.

So Saturday was my first real bike ride in a long time. 8.5 miles in 30 minutes. The route was pretty flat too. Ok, so it's a little short, slow, and easy but I have to start somewhere. I have to say that it felt pretty good! I'm looking forward to doing it again soon. I think that I will set up some type of weekly schedule to help keep me on track and motivated. Wish me luck!