There are two clubs that I want to join ASAP – the “Do a Push-Up Like a Boy Club” (from my feet and not my knees), and the “Pull-Up Club”. Last night during the Super Bowl, I though I would show-off by attempting a push-up boy style and failed miserably. It might have been because I did about 50 “girl” push-ups earlier in the day, but it didn’t work nonetheless. My mom shook her head and said to my dad, “She has my shoulders.” And don’t even get me started on pull-ups… I’ve NEVER been able to do one. I remember in high school I met all of the requirements to be a Presidential Athlete, except I couldn’t do a pull-up… so I didn’t get the award. I tried for months and months with no avail to teach myself how. But I have a feeling that 2011 is my year… especially now that I have someone helping me with my strength training. It’s gonna happen!!!
In honor of the Mercedes Marathon this weekend (YAY!), I wanted to share a story on Magic City Post about a female Alabama triathlete who has won the marathon for the past two years! You can read about Jessica Jacobs by clicking here. The most amazing thing of all is that she won Ironman Florida in 2010. That’s a pretty amazing accomplishment for an athlete living and training in Alabama! Most accomplished runners, cyclists, and triathletes live in other states more suitable for training like Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas. I’m officially adding Jessica Jacobs to my list of female heroes! I hope I get to meet her someday.
And just in case you missed it, here is another inspiring story to get you going on a Monday: Click here to read about Stefann Engels, the man who ran 365 marathons in 365 days last year for a new world record! I wish I knew more about the logistics… that had to be an expensive endeavor. I know he had a major sponsor funding the goal, but I wonder if he also had a team of people working behind-the-scenes? Either way, it is an amazing accomplishment!
This week’s priorities are to do some light running & cycling along with some early week strength training sessions. My test run went great yesterday, seems like my IT Band is healing nicely. I’m going to try to get a lot of rest in preparation for Sunday. Looks like the weather is going to be fabulous!!!
Alabama native Jessica Jacobs!
