Friday Funny

Wha'd Up Wednesday?

We have been planning on doing more biking this summer but we've actually only been out twice so far.  We did however get to our yearly ride to the Bike & Bean already this year.  Usually we wait until bike season is almost over but we were prompt this year.  It was suppose to be a sunny day so we left Twin 2's around 7:30 a.m. (originally planned to leave at 7:00 a.m. but we just couldn't pull it together in time).  It took about 40 to 50 minutes to get down to the Bike & Bean and once there we drove about a km or so past it just to see what's beyond there (a little creepy in one part) then turned back around and stopped in for breakfast.  We just grabbed a coffee and muffin each and quickly scarfed it down because while we were eating we could see the rain clouds starting to roll in and we wanted to beat the rain home.  

The ride home is always much harder because after you've had a little rest you realize how sore your legs (and bum) are when you get back on your bike.  We usually stop for pictures and take our time on the ride home but again, we were trying to beat the rain.  It started shortly after we arrived home.  One of these days we hope to start at the Bike & Bean and ride to Chester as we've never been down that way. One of these days.

The morning we got home from the Bike & Bean we did a JM video and then we got into skipping.  It was so fun that we decided to do a skipping challenge (you can see the Twins love their challenges).  So last Monday we started with 10 skips and everyday we add on 5 more.  On July 31st we will be required to skip 100 skips without stopping/messing up.  If we stop before our allotted number required we have to start again.  It's been fun so far.  Some days are easy and other days are so hard.  It's weird.

Speaking of skipping, we had our Birthday BBQ this past weekend.  It was a good time.  Had 20+ people attend, 7 of those had birthdays in July.  We had people inside and outside and just as everyone went outside and made themselves comfy by the fire it rained.  And not just a sprinkle here and there it down poured.  So everyone made their way inside.  Then the subject of skipping came up and we suggested a skip off so about 1/2 of us went down to Twin 2's gym and had a skip off.  During the skip off Twin 2's BFF says "you have the weirdest parties".  Yes, yes we do.

We will be having our Annual Luddington Invitational Golf Tourny early this year as well in two weeks.  We'll keep you posted on how that goes.  We are renting a cottage in PEI this year so will make a weekend of it.  Should be a good time.

Tip Tuesday

You can train your body to run well at any time of day simply by exercising regularly at that time.  When you consistently time your exercise, you train the cardiovascular system to deliver more oxygen to the working muscles at that time.

Motivational Monday

70 Thoughts during your first 10k (found on Active.com)

Don't let your mind talk you out of a great race day. Here are 70 totally normal thoughts everyone has during their first 10K race.

1. Race day. Let's go.
2. 5K? Check. 10K? About to be checked.
3. Crap, why did I think I could do this?
4. A 10K is TWICE the distance of a 5K.
5. That means I have to run TWICE as long.
6. I'll probably die.
7. There's a lot more people at this race than the 5K.
8. I totally feel out of place.
9. At least I look totally coordinated in my new kicks and outfit.
10. I probably spent too much, but I look freakin' good.
11. Good grief—I'll never get used to that starting gun.
12. Tunes: on. Beast mode: activated.
13. Don't trip.
14. Don't trip.
15. Pothole.
16. Don't trip.
17. They should call the first half-mile an obstacle race.
18. So. Many. People.
19. At least there are fewer little kids to beat me at this distance.
20. It sure is hot. I'm already sweating.
21. I'm going to be a hot mess for finish line pictures.
22. Dang. These shoes feel goooooood.
23. Money well spent.
24. Does that sign say mile two?
25. I completely missed mile one. Fine with me.
26. This uphill snuck up on me, though.
27. Ughhhhhhhh. Legs? So? Heavy.
28. Longest hill in history.
29. I'm pretty much barely moving right now.
30. Pick up your feet.
31. Ack, there's a race photographer. Act like you're not dying. Smile.
32. Suck it up, buttercup.
33. Halfway mark. Only halfway? I hate you, sign.
34. If this were a 5K, I'd be done by now.
35. Where are all the spectators?
36. There are so many people at start and finish, but none out here.
37. It's pretty quiet.
38. Except that wheezer over there.
39. Jeez, is he OK?
40. He's OK.
41. Uh oh, blister's a comin'.
42. I knew I should have broken these shoes in longer.
43. I blame the shoe sales guy.
44. Nothing I can do now.
45. THAT guy is passing me?
46. No, not happening. I can at least keep up with him.
47. Craaaaaap. This hurts.
48. No walking.
49. OK, maybe I'll walk for a little bit. 30 seconds.
50. One? two? three?
51. Pick it up, self.
52. I'm going to chow down on the biggest cheeseburger after this.
53. And fries.
54. So worth it.
55. What did that volunteer just say?
56. The finish line is right where?
57. Around the corner?
58. No WAY.
59. Wow, where did this energy come from?
60. There it is!
61. It's beautiful.
62. This crowd is all here for me! I'm famous.
63. Pass that girl. You can do it. Pass her.
64. Only a? few? more? feet?
65. Dying.
66. Wooooooooooooo!
67. Gah? done.
68. Blister city. Lesson learned.
69. Bring on the burger and fries.
70. 10K? Check.