Sunrise over Mount Baker

Sunrise over Mount Baker
The joys of an early morning riser!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

All Aboard - The Ironman Train is on Its Way

Monday, I went to the gym first thing and did a half hour workout on the bike. Anything is better than nothing. Work was hectic as I was out with someone looking for office space for a new company that we just incorporated. After work it was off to the pool for a 2600 metre swim. Oh, how I love it - not!! To top it all off there were only two lanes available to do lengths. A slow lane and a fast lane with the slow lane so slow even I was too fast!! Here I was in the fast lane with swimmers that are doing flip turns at each end of the pool just about taking anyone that stopped for a rest. I did make it through my workout - thank goodness for zoomers and pull buoys. I'm finding that the tremors in both my hands and arms from the Parkinsons are becoming more pronounced in my everyday life, but it's not going to stop me from living my life to the fullest. I'll fight this disease as long as I can and will continue to push myself to the limit with the help of my trainer Kalev and the people around me who will not allow me to give in and give up. It's a weird feeling though - it's like there's an earthquake inside of me that never stops. It's especially noticeable when I am resting. I guess I just can't rest - just kidding. After the swim, had a nice quiet evening.

Got up early today and off to the gym for another half hour workout focusing one half of Kalev's tough leg workout. It was then off to work. Went to the gym at lunch and
finished the rest of the workout working in some core exercises. I'm beginning to feel stronger and hopefully will start to lean out with all the aerobic work that has been added to my regime. Tonight I'll probably go for a short run and then it's bed. The life of an Iron Girl - I love it!!

Barbara<><

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