Roundups
So I’m almost a month behind on triathlon training. Who’s surprised? #notme
But I have good reasons. It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s rainy. I have a toddler with a mind of his own that does not include enjoying the gym, stroller, or naps. #excuses
BUT but but. It’s not too late for you to join me:
SUMMER SAVINGS! This week only! It’s not too late to become a TRIATHLETE in 2013! There are still 4 Ramblin’ Rose Women’s Triathlons that YOU CAN DO!
ROCK HILL – July 14
WINSTON-SALEM – August 18
CHARLOTTE (HUNTERSVILLE) – September 22
CHAPEL HILL – October 6
Use Promo Code SUMMER to Save! The code will get you $10 off individual entries and $25 off relay entries. WAHOO! Code Expires Sunday, June 16 at midnight!
Another good excuse? I spent last week at the beach with 10 kids under 2 1/2. It was way more awesome than it sounds. Needless to say, triathlon training wasn’t the only thing I slacked on- I also wasn’t reading anything so I have nothing good to share with you.
I did however {almost} keep up with my Babble posts because let’s be honest, I want to keep my job. So here’s a few of those for ya:
9 Sizzling Hot Summer Workouts
How to become a better runner without taking a single step
10 things no one tells you about hot yoga
The most ridiculous thing I heard while pregnant
Foods that burn belly bulge.
How many adults do you think meet the recommended exercise guidelines? You might be surprised.
What’ve you been up to lately?
Cross training
I finally caved.
I succumbed to the world of hot yoga.
Why, I have no idea, but I did. I’m not one for heat. Actually, I hate heat. A lot.
For the record, I totally blame peer-social-media-pressure for this one.
Good news? I survived. Did I love it? I’m not sure yet.
But I did learn a few things that nobody decided to tell me before hand:
1. You will sweat buckets. This seems obvious, but really. You will sweat your butt off- almost literally. I sweat so much the dye ran right out of my shorts.
2. It’s like getting a free exfoliation treatment. Any dry or dead skin you have will rub right off. Yes, that’s gross. That’s why no one tells you.
3. Just when you think you can’t handle another second and you’re going to pass out from heat exhaustion, you get to sit down.
4. It has almost nothing to do with your physical ability. The phrase “mind over matter” is no joke in hot yoga.
5. Hot yoga would probably make for good marathon training- the mental part.
6. It takes a big chunk out of your day. Go to studio. Sweat for 90 minutes. Go home. Shower. It’s at least two hours.
7. So doing hot yoga and training for a marathon probably shouldn’t happen at the same time. 2 hours for yoga and a 3 hour training run? Good luck with your social life.
8. The shower after hot yoga might be one of the best of your life. (Second only to the shower after a 24 hour bike ride.)
9. A single slice of orange after class can be considered miracle fruit.
10. You won’t have to pee. Every ounce of liquid inside you seeps out of your skin.
I didn’t say it was pretty.
I think I’m going back…
Have you tried hot yoga? What’s your verdict?
