training by time

Training for our triathlon this time, we have been following a "time regimen". We follow a training schedule based on how many minutes we need to workout. Here are a few of my favorite things about this:

1. knowing how much time I need for my workout

2. not having to figure out mileage on running routes

3. not having to count laps swimming

4. having it already planned out

5. making sure we never increase over 10% per week

6. just go til the time is up

7. making sure our bodies get the proper amount of workout

8. making sure our bodies get the proper amount of rest

9. increase strength

10. last week of each month is tapered

giving gifts

Lots of the fun of this time of year is giving gifts to some of my favorite people! In hopes that they do not read this blog and spoil any surprises, here are a few of the favorites I am giving this year:

1. volleyball

2. soda machine

3. jeans I bought my husband four months ago that he never bothered to wear. I am just re-wrapping them!

4. steaks

5. putt putt gift card ($25 bought for only $15!)

6. basket of homemade soups

7. leather jacket

8. books

9. requested clothes

10. lots of love!

treats

My sister just asked our favorite candy. Since I am so picky and don't like to eat much of that stuff, I started thinking about my favorite treats. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Mint candy bar

2. Stash Decaf Chai tea, with milk and honey

3. Starbuck's Chai tea latte

4. gingerbread

5. chocolate chip cookies

6. chocolate chip oatmeal walnut cookies

7. chocolate cake

8. licorice peppermint tea

9. pumpkin pie

10. brownie

Thanksgiving Feast

Tomorrow is a big feast day for us! I am looking forward to enjoying some good food. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. turkey

2. cranberry sauce

3. mashed sweet potatoes

4. green bean casserole

5. corn casserole

6. pumpkin pie

7. chocolate pie

8. homemade whipped cream

9. fruit salad

10. is there room for anything else??

family night activities

We try to have a family night at least once a week. Here are a few of our favorite activities:

1. board game

2. cards

3. watch tv

4. play a ball game

5. puzzle

6. bike ride

7. eating out

8. taking a walk

9. going to movies

10. going to a special event

Mondays at TCU

I took my son and his friend to visit the campus of TCU. They host Mondays at TCU for juniors and seniors in high school. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. good parking

2. free breakfast

3. staff and student leaders excited

4. learned lots of good stuff about the school

5. informative break out sessions

6. free lunch

7. campus tour

8. dorm tour

9. department tour

10. freebies

Texas State Fair

We went to the Texas State Fair last week. Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. spending the day having fun

2. the dog show

3. the Vietnam wall

4. the African acrobats

5. finding a taco salad for lunch

6. watching my nephews climb the rock wall

7. finding sham-wow's for Christmas presents

8. the Marine Corp. fife and drum program

9. $1 bottled water!

10. seeing Mary Poppins