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Snow Day
A lot of people move to North Carolina because they want a place that has all four seasons. In the last week, Asheville has experienced at least 3. Not even our meteorologists predicted the blank of snow that fell on February 2. My children loved getting to sled and have snowball fights. I was able to work remotely and squeeze in a ride on my trainer. Fortunately, we didn’t have to leave the house all day.
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Grove Park Inn
I stopped in front of one of my favorite places in Asheville on my run the other day. Fond memories have been made at this beautiful hotel over the years. My children have loved getting hot chocolate and admiring the Gingerbread houses during the Christmas season. My family has spent many birthday dinners at the Friday night seafood buffet. In my opinion, the spa is the best in the US. I look forward to the days where I can comfortably meet a friend for a drink and admire the view of downtown. In the meantime, I will just run by and dream.
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This is going to hurt.
I am the least flexible person I know. My hamstrings are as tight as a guitar string. My running/training bestie and I laugh when we stretch for a whole 2 seconds. Ironman will be here before I know it and so I decided to incorporate some pilates into my training schedule.
Today was class #1 at Club Pilates on Charlotte Street. I parked my car in the lot and did a quick 3 mile warm up run because I am a cardio addict. Once I got to the class I felt warmed up and Covid safe. The studio is spread out so I never felt close to another person and we all wore masks. The class lasted 50 minutes and hit all of my major muscle groups. One reformer exercise targeted my upper back and shoulders which I am confident will help with swimming. Personally, I didn’t feel tired after the class like a run but my muscles felt slightly fatigued. I can’t wait to see how I feel tomorrow when I wake up. My prediction is my calves and triceps will be the most sore.
What doesn’t kill us will make us stronger right?
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Back to Work
Break time is over. The holidays are in the rear view mirror and it is time for me to charge into 2021. Back to work has many meanings for me today. Not only am I back in the office at Asheville Realty Group but I am starting Ironman training for Coeur d’Alene (June 27). Putting that out into the universe will hold me accountable on the days I feel unmotivated to swim, bike, run, show houses, cook dinner, and the list goes on.
The goals have been set both personally and professionally. It’s go time.
