Some of the Clocks at Upper Limits Depicting the Time in Climbing Areas
Managed to get myself out of bed and make it to Cindy's 9:30 a.m. yoga class in the park. It's pretty cool looking up at the sky and trees while getting your asansas on. Went to run errands after yoga then met up with Cindy, Kristen and Tim for climbing. Afterwards, as I headed to get food, I realized that we had spent four hours in the climbing gym. Now, it’s not unusual to clock two or three hours in the gym but we stretched things out today. I often sing a line from Culture Club’s Time (Clock of My Heart):
Because time won’t give me time…
But I didn’t mind spending that time in the gym because, frankly, it’s a relief not to be sitting down for a huge chunk of the day at work and we’ve all heard how damaging sitting can be even if you’re active.
Kristen About to Hoist Herself Over Bouldering Wall
Cindy & Kristen
I just finished watching Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. I liked it when one of the experts said that we’re not chasing animals anymore and we’re not running away from them – although we eat as if we are doing just that. So, yeah, even though we’re not chasing animals it felt good to chase a few climbing routes.
Plus, it was a fun climbing session. We watched fearless children climbing the walls and smiling as they did. We watched a couple position a SUV stroller on the climbing floor then later got a kick out of the stroller baby who happily waved all of his or her limbs. We worked together and cheered each other on.
It is an inspiring film and, while I don't think I'll do the 30 day juice thing, I am motivated to dig in deeper on the exercise front AND to clean up my diet...
I loved the look on your face when you realized it was me. Or, was that a look of disbelief that I was actually awake at that time? :)
I watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead last year and I thought it was great. It was every bit as good as Super Size Me, but didn't get anywhere near the press. I also liked how they men stayed on the vegan/juice plan longer than just the filming.
hey drea!!! i had NO idea you worked out so much! yoga AND CLIMBING in the same day. you must be buff as hell. :-)
did you like fat sick and nearly dead? i've thought about watching it. but the trailer looked very self explanatory to me. like - i didn't feel like i had to watch the movie after i saw the trailer.
you know a lot about food and health and stuff - did you feel like you gained any new knowledge from that flick? cos if you endorse it, i'll head straight over to netflix to get my juice on! :-)
nice culture club reference too! what's up with george always talking about time?
Yes, I am a bit fanatical about exercising and, lucky me, I enjoy being in motion -- most of the time.
You should feel my arms! ;)
I won't say that I learned anything earth-shattering in Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead but I tend to need frequent back-up and motivation which inspires me to get back on the straight in narrow or to amp up my regimen because I do have my moments when I need to be reminded about the importance of what I'm doing...
Inhale as early as possible and for as long as possible.
Try to keep one eye in the water.
Keep your head on the same plane as your body.
from Freestyle Breathing Technique video
If it is in the wrong position, soon everything else will be, too.
In swimming as in life, you gotta get your head in the right place.
from Breathing While Swimming by Coach Dee, Excel Triathletes Blogspot
The greater the distance between your finger tips and your toes, the better.
Have Goggles, Will Swim, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training
In proper freestyle swimming, the head moves with the body to take the breath; it never moves independently. You don’t want any lifting of the chin to take a breath. You don’t want any looking forward or to the side of the pool to take a breath. You want to rotate your head in line with the your body…
Bob Bowman
Indulgences
Alexia Oven Fries (Olive Oil, Rosemary, Garlic)
Almond Butter, Creamy With Sea Salt (Trader Joe's)
Banana Split SO Delicious Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Minis (Made With Coconut Milk & Agave Sweetened Center)
Bunny Grahams (Annie's Homegrown)
Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Sticks (Bogdon)
O'Coco's Organic Baked Crisps
Soy Creamy Mini Chocolate Sandwiches Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (Trader Joe's)
TLC Banana Chocolate Chip Soft n' Chewy Bars (Kashi)
Kryptonite
Bahlsen Truffet (Meringue Biscuit with Cocoa Cream Filling and Swiss Milk Chocolate)
N.Y.L. (New York Laundry): Relaxing, Exercise, Shopping, A Fun Time, Being Seen In, Anything
Navy Blue Speedo Ultraback (RIP: Jan. 2009 to July 2009)
Steamfresh Specially Seasoned Southwestern Corn
Trader Joe's Multigrain & Flaxseed Water Crackers
Wasa thin & crispy rosemary flatbread
Mantra
The Best Life Diet is not a diet in the usual sense of the word. You don't go on it, then off it as the term diet typically implies. It is, instead, a diet in the traditional sense of the word: a way of eating - for life. It's based on a well-balanced regimen of interesting, satisfying, nutrient-rich, and easy-to-find-and-prepare foods...
Roasted Red Potatoes With Chive Butter Sauce (Steamfresh Lightly Sauced)
More Climbing Advice
To climb fluidly and under control, you must settle in and relax.
from How To Rock Climb! by John Long
Put your weight on them (feet), trust them, and utilize them to save your strength by resting on them... Feel stuck? Look for a foot hold, exhale, and move to it.
from Mock Rock: The Guide To Indoor Climbing
Motivation
I'm going to give it all that I have then I'm gonna give it all that I don't have.
Ok I will finally watch this doc. But I am not promising I will give up my pizza habit! It looks like a very inspiring film.
ReplyDelete:-) great fun climbing with you yesterday! Time flies...
Thanks for coming to outdoor yoga! I adore surprises!
It is an inspiring film and, while I don't think I'll do the 30 day juice thing, I am motivated to dig in deeper on the exercise front AND to clean up my diet...
ReplyDeleteI loved the look on your face when you realized it was me. Or, was that a look of disbelief that I was actually awake at that time? :)
I climbed this weekend with MY fearless child...
ReplyDeleteI watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead last year and I thought it was great. It was every bit as good as Super Size Me, but didn't get anywhere near the press. I also liked how they men stayed on the vegan/juice plan longer than just the filming.
ReplyDelete@Miz,
ReplyDeleteGlad that you got to hit the climbing gym with your fearless one -- know that you've wanted to climb the walls again.
@titleless,
I think it was just as good too. I was all kinds of impressed with both men.
hey drea!!! i had NO idea you worked out so much! yoga AND CLIMBING in the same day. you must be buff as hell. :-)
ReplyDeletedid you like fat sick and nearly dead? i've thought about watching it. but the trailer looked very self explanatory to me. like - i didn't feel like i had to watch the movie after i saw the trailer.
you know a lot about food and health and stuff - did you feel like you gained any new knowledge from that flick? cos if you endorse it, i'll head straight over to netflix to get my juice on! :-)
nice culture club reference too! what's up with george always talking about time?
'give me time toooooo realize my crime...'
:-)
Farty Girl,
ReplyDeleteYes, I am a bit fanatical about exercising and, lucky me, I enjoy being in motion -- most of the time.
You should feel my arms! ;)
I won't say that I learned anything earth-shattering in Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead but I tend to need frequent back-up and motivation which inspires me to get back on the straight in narrow or to amp up my regimen because I do have my moments when I need to be reminded about the importance of what I'm doing...