Wanna see what I was up against on Sunday?
Dude in the last picture probably is going 50 km/hr. I laughed when I was uploading my pictures and found all these ones of people on bikes. Of course that’s what Chris would take pictures of 
Guy in the middle is actually the athletics director at my old university and an ex-NHL player.
I also got an e-mail from the race director yesterday asking how I made out! How nice is that? I interviewed him for work last week and got to meet him at the course orientation. He was talking about competing in an ultra triathlon in Africa a few weeks ago. Crazy!!!
I have big news to report: I slept 8 hours last night. That hasn’t happened in weeks!! My body is definitely in recovery mode. I’m just praying it doesn’t shut down on me now that my “stress event” is over and get sick. That’s something Brendan Brazier talks about in the Thrive Diet. Makes total sense.
Anyways, rambling aside, here’s what I ate after the glorious eight hours.
Leftover Pbu frosting on two Nature’s Path Flax Plus waffles and strawberries and blueberries. Still a little early in the strawberry season here, these are pretty bitter.
Topped it off with a protein pillow.
This is the little bowl I cook them in. About 1/2 cup egg whites nuked for around 2 minutes. I like to slather laughing cow cheese on top 
Work eats:
I know I use a lot of plastic for my lunches. Tupperware is too bulky for my purse. I do make a habit of using tupperware when I can leave it in the office though.
The s’mores Luna was eaten as my morning snack, shovelled down while speed walking down the street.
The apple and tzatziki n’ turkey pita were eaten while driving.
The trail mix (apricots, lexia raisins, soy nuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews) was partially eaten in the car, part at my desk.
It was one of those days…
I got home much later than I was hoping to. The second I walked in the door I knew I needed a little miracle worker yoga. I did some yoga for triathletes, hips, and muffin tops. Am I ever glad I did it! Wowza, my body is SO stiff from training and racing. My poor body, it’s been so good to me, I need to get better at being good back!
I’m running out of groceries, but I don’t want to buy any more since I’m going out of town Friday. So my eats may be a little plain for the rest of the week… including supper!
Soup and a sandwich. The sandwich is a grilled cheese with meatless pepperoni. The soup actually turned out to be quite a treat!
Okay, it looks disgusting, but I swear it was delicious! It’s leftover Knorr Green soup (pea and spinach) with sweet potato and butternut squash. I also dumped a pile of curry powder in it. It was wonderfully spicy, I love curry spice!
Where do I go from here?
So I left off yesterday’s post with a little tease about my future fitness goals. As you can see on my sidebar –> I’m planning on doing a 10k in September and 5k in October. I’m actually most excited for the 5k. I’ve done Run for the Cure a bunch of times before, but this will be the first year I’ll be able to run the whole thing. I’ve never been in good enough shape to do it before. Plus, breast cancer, and cancer in general, has touched my life in more ways than I can count now. So needless to say, that event will mean a lot to me!!
My reward for finishing the triathlon will be a new pair of running shoes. While running still causes a little hip pain, I’m confident that I can slooooowly increase my outdoor mileage with some properly fitted shoes.
My biggest fitness goal is to learn how to kick ass at cycling. I’ve totally fallen for cycling, and I want to get in some serious saddle time before summer’s end. I’d love to get up to at least 80k by the end of the summer, and start clocking in some much faster speeds. I’m also going to work on my dreaded hill climbing. I think it’s time I suck it up and do it!
As far as attainable goals with cycling, I want to do the Mactaquac loop, which is around 60-70k to a nearby town. (village?) A little more far off is a 100k trip to Chris’ cottage outside of Saint John. Chris and I also spotted a road bike race in Lunenberg, NS in September, with both a 50k or 100k. He’s obviously all over it, but I’m going to wait it out to see how I’m feeling as we get closer.
Even more long term, I’ll be starting a new weight lifting program in October. As I’ve mentioned many times, my heart belongs in the weight room. I can’t wait to get back on a scheduled lifting program. I’m a weak person by nature (I’m not just saying that, I have trouble opening most doors) so I love how strong lifting weights makes me feel. The “hard body” doesn’t hurt either 
So there you have it, all my future fitness plans! What are yours?
That’s great you got a good night’s sleep! I’m sure your body needed it. Your grilled cheese looks great, too!
Your fitness goals sound really good. I’m sure you’ll rock those races! Once I’m allowed to run again, I’m going to start training for a half-marathon. Hopefully I can do the Rock N’ Roll Arizona HM in January. I’ve also got a slew of shorter races I wanna do, too
And I want to take my cardio kickboxing class again when I get back to school. That class ROCKS so much!
That’s so funny that your boyfriend took those shots of random people. I actually do that too, and I’m pretty sure some people are feeling a bit self-conscious that they have a stranger aiming a silly point and shoot camera at them – because I do it myself as I said. To line up shots to get ready for my boyfriends passing by on the bike. It’s funny though. The shots of him never turn out as well as the shots of random strangers….
You’re such an inspiration! My only future fitness goals are to run for more than 5 minutes at a time on the treadmill!!!
Great goals! Those ‘pro’ bikes always look like they are going to bend in half at the wheels. I sincerely love biking, but don’t think I could ever be that hardcore (not to mention not being able to afford a bike like that!).
I’m glad you ended up loving cycling – it is a lot of fun. Hill work is hard, but once you work hills – the speed comes on the flats!
I love the gym too…I usually get frustrated by a (perceived?) lack of results and give up, but weight training really does make me feel strong…and then I get home and can’t open the almond butter jar, LOL.
I have a 10k in November…I’ve never ran that far, ever, so I’m actually looking forward to starting my training plan 8 weeks out. For now, I’m trying to build a running base before I start training.
I came across your blog from ‘tag surfing’/procrastinating from writing my paper. Reading your post has made me hungry for a 2nd breakfast…
Hope you enjoyed your race. Keep on tri’n!
wow susan! you just finished a triathlon…and you’re already thinking ahead for more! Love your spirit!
Very exciting news about your upcoming races! Once I find my running stride again, I’d love to do a 5K for time. That would definitely be fun.
Are you going to continue with your swimming and cycling, or mainly focus on running now?
NVM–just read the last part you wrote about cycling
Sorry…was excted to read about the races and didn’t finish reading!
Love the random bike shots
The guy in the last picture looks so chilled out, lol.
8 hours sounds heavenly! I’ve never read the Thrive book but remember after some major exams a few years ago I came home after the last one, went to bed and woke up 3 days later, LOL.
Your plans sound so exciting! I’ve been considering doing some light weight training- self-defence classes are out for me, but I feel kind of vulnerable being 1) female and 2) small. I think some extra strength might make me feel a bit safer when I move (ground floor apartment + too many horror movies = one scared ellie!)
Susan,
Just catching up – I knew your tri was this weekend, and I meant to email you some good luck wishes prior to the race, but I totally spaced it. Sorry!
1:51:18 – that is awesome!!!!! You looked so happy after you were finished. What an amazing accomplishment.
So glad you are getting some good sleep and resting your body. Your future plans sound exciting – lots of upcoming cycling adventures…you’ll be kicking ass very soon my friend.
Again, many congrats.
Up against an ex-NFL player?! Geez! You should be proud for your accomplishment though – it takes a lot to be able to do that!! I think your dinner sounds (and looks) awesome!
My future fitness goals are to get my body in a better shape to begin training intensively again. I’ve been nursing some injuries for a while now! I think you’ve got some great goals set out!!
loved hearing your next fitness goals! i look forward to seeing your strength training routines because i started reading in the midst of your tri training. dude, so i gotta ask you what this guy wrote about getting sick after a race? that is so me!! i read your comment and came over to read what you wrote. i am intrigued! and i love your waffles… i need breakfast.. yes i just woke up and it is past noon.. haha
Can I ask why you’re waiting until October to start a strength training regimen? I know it may seem counter productive to any sort of endurance activity, but cross training even 2x a week has serious benefits to runners/cyclists. Just my opinion, though! =)
Crazy congratulations on your tri accomplishment. That’s so awesome. I love when goals are complete and satisfied.
For me? My fitness goals include a 275 pound deadlift. I’m 40 pounds away!
Hey Lindsey! That’s actually a pretty legit question. I still plan on keeping up my strength training throughout the rest of the summer (ideally, twice a week). I guess to me, the difference between being on a lifting program compared to endurance program, is that in October the majortiy of my workouts will be strength-based. Whereas now, it will be mostly cycling and running. I really just want to take advantage of the nice weather while we have it, and do as much outdoor activity a I can
P.S. 275 lbs is NUTS!!!