I am big on recovery (icebaths, foam roller, strech band for my ITB, nutrition and sleep) and for me that takes precedence to the actual workouts. I'd rather cut a workout short than skip the recovery. I believe that I am able to handle everything because of how strict I am with recovery. This means that I am saving Petru's computer time for when I come back from workouts, so that I can take an icebath. Or I swap playdates. And sleep in the train for 15 min on my way back from work. Or have Chris drive wherever we go, so that I could close my eyes for a few minutes (I am lucky because I can sleep on cue!). We are getting a farm share this summer, which means we are eating tons of fruits and veggies. I think bread and cereal are the only process foods we are consistently eating these days (and the occasional Cliff bars and Friday night desserts). I am really loving this lifestyle.
I have also been doing some extra work and am saving for a better bike - nothing fancy, still a road bike (not a tri bike), but a lighter one with aerobars. I heard Cannondale Feminine is good. Any suggestions?
And here we are, in our summer glory...
Making music with his little friend
Brigham's milkshakes - the best!
I love how big the cup is compared to his little body!
Camp seaside pick-up!
Mama and tired boy!
(My lululemon shorts are becoming my uniform! I love 'em!)
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It is tough balancing motherhood, work and training. My son is 4 and like you I have to make sure I make time for him to do the things he likes as well (He also LOVES pushing the button at the crosswalk!). Fortunately, he gets a real kick out of my training and I always sign him p for the kids races when they are offered. I think that helps him understand it all.
As for bikes, not sure. I bought mine used last year and am going to try to save for a tri bike this winter.
It sounds to me like you are doing a great job of balancing it all. I understand the guilt factor--tough to banish it all together.
Love those shorts and Petru is such a cutie!
You are lookin' ripped girl! dang! I definitely need to invest more time in the post workout recovery. I'm sorta bad with this. i've yet to try an ice bath, and i have the 'stick' which i need to use more.
great pics!
i love those shorts!! are they also the ones in your header pics? so cute.
it's hard to not feel guilty - and i don't even have kids! i feel bad 'leaving' josh (fiance) sometimes for a long run instead of hanging out. (lately i end up skipping the run! not good!) anyway it sounds like you are really balancing things out and making sure chris and petru have time for their own hobbies. too funny about the crosswalks! love it :)
good luck saving up for a bike! i don't know much about them (obviously as i only have a hybrid myself) but i was flipping through "performance bike" magazine earlier and they seemed to have a few decently priced women's bikes? (but again, i have no clue what i'm looking for)
Love the shorts! I don't know how to do it all...but I'm so glad you do because I know it is possible! Thank you again for all your training advice :)
I've definitely felt 'the guilt,' but it sounds like you're doing a great job balancing everything!
I just got a Specialized last fall and I LOVE it, but I don't have much to compare it to! Have fun shopping!
I sometimes feel guilty too! It is so hard to balance workouts with family time. I think it is great how you are being creative with being able to spend time with your family when your swim:)
Cute pictures! I agree with Anne Marie, you are looking ripped and fantastic!
On his BACK?! Or, the back of his bike?
I like the pics. Add more, please. ;)
I really admire all mums, wifes, fiances... I have no clue how you do it but it is amazing. I am neither of those and all I do is school/work and training and suddenly it is 10pm and a day is over. I can't imagine how it will be when (if) I will have my ow family.
COpiaverborum - Chris takes Petru on his back, in a hiking backpack, all 32 lbs of him!
Lindsay - yes, same shorts!
you seem to handle everything with ease. it's important to have a supportive family.
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