ALL THAT’S NEW
So the last few months have been pure mania for me. Lots of change.. Lots of smiles.. Lots of loss.. and lots of grief.. I still mourn the loss of my dog, Kirby and my patient.. I have started with a new client but will be working 10 hour night shifts. Mercifully, I will only be working 2/week but will also be getting certified as a cycling/spin instructor in October, so that will have to fit into my already busy schedule. And last night, my mom was notified that my uncle killed himself. And while I didn’t know him THAT well, I knew him. and loved him. And I ache for my mom and the pain that she is going thru. He was the last family that she had left.
Being the Fitness Coach of the college soccer teams has been my saving grace. Those kids have been amazing. Frustrating at first, while they suffered thru the "non-soccer" pain and agony, but now they get it.. and see it.. and love to hate me!
In a nutshell, I have been good, just seem to be on sensory overload, so I haven’t been here as much.
But I have been continuing to train, doing a mix of p90x and good old fashioned "janice-style" training.. and of course my cardio.. I will forever do my cardio! And today I did the Cross Fit WOD and finished in 15:36. I did have to greatly modify the handstand push ups and the pull ups but the kettleball squats, sit ups and burpees I could do.. And my Heart rate was sky high! i then did 20 minutes on the step mill and walked 10 minutes with an incline of 7.0%. can’t remember the last time I walked! haha
So now I’m home to clean and try to take a nap before work tonight. We’ll see how this goes!
August 27, 2008 at 11:06 am
You’ve had quite the time lately. I’m sorry to hear about all of the lows that have hit you.
But the good stuff sounds really good. Let’s hope everything looks up for you for a long time!!
August 27, 2008 at 11:10 am
God’s speed to you and your mother…remember you are her family, too…be there for her now and often….We are your family on here too…I feel your pain…some of us actually care about you..ok???? Take care and talk soon. Tim
August 27, 2008 at 11:34 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you all grieve! If times get tough and you need an "ear", all you have to do is ask! I have been going through some stuff and I know first hand that sometimes just talking about it helps!
"God didn’t promise you a day without pain, laughter without sorrow or sun without rain. But He did promise you strength for the day, comfort for your tears and a light for your way".
God Bless and take care…Jay
August 27, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Hey. I did not know that about your patient.. I’m so sorry it’s been such a tough few months, and I will keep you and mom FP in my prayers. I did that CrossFit thing today too, and you kicked my bootay in it! I did about half of the reps, and also modified the handstand pushups. I did my regular workout later and will ride tonight. You rock FP!
September 1, 2008 at 9:03 am
Sounds like you have had a rough month. I am sorry about all of your losses…..just try to remember time heals all pain. My prayers are with you. Hang in there….God only gives us what we can handle right? You must be some strong froggyprincess! :0) Hope the workouts and diet are going well.
September 2, 2008 at 8:15 pm
honey, i am so sorry for all you have had to endure…and still you trudge on….you are a trooper….well, you are a mom…and sometimes that is what we moms have to do…thinking of you…
September 2, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I’m sorry for your loss Iron Princess:(
Wow you are a buuusssyyyy girl!! Im suer your soccer players love you on the inside;) no pain no gain right!
In my prayers FP
September 3, 2008 at 9:13 am
wow that is going to be tough working nights but it is possible to keep training. Ask me. Sometimes its tough to get going but once your there you will feel 100% better. Well i caught the ironman fever. my goal to do one in 5 yrs. Want to join me? Would love to do the half iron man in 2010. Spotted a pretty pink bike and am going to check it out in 3 weeks till then ii have to increase my runs here. Its back to school for me as well next week. sorry about your loss honey.
I can see you would be a great soccer coach. woo hoo….
So i hope things are looking better for you and thanks again for your info about triatholons…
hope to hear from you soon..keep on smiling princess…