My inspiration was the 2009 New York Triathlon. All those people doing the unthinkable—specifically, jumping into the Hudson River. It just grossed me out. That water must be super toxic; I expected to find them glowing as they emerged from their swim.

Instead, I saw myself. Not then, not now, but soon. And I started thinking...

You see, I am not an athlete. Never have been. Most of my adult life I have been five or ten pounds away from the perfect weight. Two pregnancies sixteen months apart did not make matters any better. Hey, I love my little guys and treasure all the gifts they bestow upon me. Do I love what bringing them into the world did to my body? No, I do not!

So, I am keeping a journal of my adventure and sharing all that I learn along the way. Hey, I can even contribute some useful information. You see, I am a health coach. I already know some stuff...

Monday, January 18, 2010


My training plan for next week -

WEEK 3
Monday
Run - 30 minutes, keeping within my aerobic threshold.
Strength training - quads, hams, glutes and calves.
Core - top to bottom woodchops 2x15, crunches 5x30
Stretch 15 min.

Tuesday
Swim - 4x200 yards, keeping within aerobic threshold, 1 minute rest between
Bike - 7 miles, 90 RPM
Core - 2x15 hanging leg raises
Stretch 15 min.

Wednesday - day off

Thursday
Run - 30 minutes, cadence
Swim - 4x200 yards, keeping within aerobic threshold, 1 minute rest between
Strength training - chest, arms, shoulders
Core - bottom to top woodchops 2x15, weighted machine crunches 2x20
Stretch 15 min.

Friday
Bike - 7 miles, rolling hills
Core - 2x60 side crunches, 3x1 min plank
Stretch 15 min.

Saturday
Run - 30 minutes, accels
Swim - 4x200 yards, keeping within aerobic threshold, 1 minute rest between
Strength training - back, leg (outer, inner, glutes)
Core - 2x20 45 degree leg raises/leg lifts, 2x50 broomstick twists

Sunday
Bike - 7 miles, 90 RPM, intervals
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