Swim!

The last couple days have been jam packed with last minute errands and visits to people that I won't have access to for a while. Like my dentist. I have always had a big dentist aversion and pretty much once I became an adult and had a choice I stopped going. Until I went from being an "adult" to a "grown up" and realized that actions have consequences, and that unless I wanted to have dentures before I was 30 I needed to suck it up and see a dentist. Luckily I met a good friend who is a dentist and he has helped me get over my aversion. The last few years I have been a faithful regular, getting the necessary scraping, drilling and cleaning to keep my choppers healthy. Yesterday I had my last visit before leaving and asked Dr. Gene to please find anything that may be and issue in the forseeable future and and fix it now. In fact, could he just fill all of my teeth so I don't have to worry about it? No. Ok. But he did do 3 small surface fillings that would normally not need attention but could progress. This guy is so good he didn't even use anesthetic! I had a cleaning scheduled for later in the afternoon, so in the meantime I had an appointment for my jeep to get its fillings (rock chips fixed). I also got down to southcentre and had lunch with D, which is the first time I have visited him at his new/ soon to be old office.
Between sitting in the dentist chair, and sitting in my car, I was beat. Beat from sitting. I got home, had dinner with D an promptly fell asleep on the couch for an hour. I felt better when I woke up at least but still didn't get any packing done.

Tuesday was another busy running around day and I spent 3 hrs with my graphic designer/ genius friend Ang who helped me create my logo for my business. I am pumped, it looks great and I have been able to get some stuff off to the web designer to begin creating my site. I have limited time over the next few days, but once I get up to GP I will be able to roll right into work.

Today I officially have 24hrs to get everything packed. I have one appt with my accountant this morning and my last exam for CFP tonight, but in between (with the help of D) should be able to get everything done. But I'd best get off the computer.

Tuesday Training: Swim 3000m 1hr
Full body strength w/o: 30mins

Weekend Review

This was our last weekend in Calgary, we had a great race, some fun training with a good friend, and I was able to get my CPR re-certified before moving to a world where everything is a bit less readily available..

Friday I was feeling rough after 2 sleepless nights. I literally tossed and turned all night Wednesday and Thursday I was fully awake until almost 6am. I have no idea why...could be the stress of moving, even though I don't feel stressed. Regardless, by Friday I was a walking zombie, and decided that training would do more harm than good, so it became a rest day.

Saturday was our last cross country race. I had yet another restless night and woke up still feeling tired, but there was no way I was missing my 6th race (need to run 6 to be in the series competition) so I put my tough girl face on and off we went.
I felt pretty blech and was thinking I would just take it easy, but once the race started my body seemed to take over. I started off a bit slow, and was not as near to the front as usual. As I picked up the pace I began passing people and was continuing to push the pace. I passed about 10 people and bridged the gap up to another group where I just wanted to hang on. I eventually caught up to Alan and was determined to finish right behind him (since he made the comment about looking over his shoulder for me). I had some guy breathing down my neck for the last 2 kms but I kept pushing so that he couldn't get between Alan and I.
I finished well, just under 32mins and 3rd woman behind two very strong female runners. I managed 2nd in my age group which means I will probably get 2nd place in the series. I am stoked to get my very own winner's mug haha!

Sunday morning we were up bright and early (8am is early on a Sunday) for our spin. I finally had a good night's sleep THANK GOD, and felt better, but still not 100%. Alan came over to join us for our last Sunday basement spin,and brought the 2004 TDF for our entertainment. He also took a video of the mind numbing excitement and posted it to facebook...like people don't think we are weird enough, wait until they see how we spend our Sunday mornings haha.

I was feeling pretty rough for the first 45mins of the ride, but things started to come around for the second half. I only rode 90mins, I know my body is not 100% and I am going to need to be firing on all cylinders this week with packing and moving.

After a great lunch with Alan and D I jetted up North to do my CPR recert. After 15years of taking/ teaching CPR, it is a bit repetitive, but the instructor was great, and Clinton and Allyson were both also in the class which made things more fun.

I now just have my practical exam to do on Wed and all my requirements will be met for my Can Fit Pro Certification.
Things are coming together with my business planning and I am really looking forward to getting up there and getting to work!

Tonight we spent the evening hanging out with D's parents, the girls and baby Jake. He is growing so much and I had him giggling like a tickle me elmo doll. We played until he was tired and he took a nap in my arms. I soaked up every minute, I know that the next time we see him he will be walking!

I am sad for all we are leaving behind in Calgary, but also excited to what we are moving towards. We have a new home, new careers, and all kinds of new adventures to be had. I am also excited for the time I will have with my nieces and my brother and sister in law.

I am just happy that this week will be busy, and hopefully I can put off the breakdown/meltdown bawl fest until I am alone in my car driving north...

TFTW: Saturday X-C Race (7km) 31:59
Sunday: Bike 90mins