Aside from the stresses of having to clean up sick cat poop/pee/puke from all over the second bedroom this morning, I feel pretty good. We took Eleanor to the vet today because we woke up to a huge mess this morning. She still hasn't quite gotten the idea of using one of our two liter boxes, and has a few other things going on.
Otherwise, so yes, Rolfing. Today's session still focused on the core but this time the back part of the body. Session V basically focuses on how your legs sort of hang from your neck. Session VI worked towards drawing awareness to where your legs attach on the back of your body- the sacrum.
I definitely feel like I've got a new Ba'Donk'a'Donk walk after this session. I've got more breath in the back of my body now too. And since after the last session my arms actually move when I walk, it all feels like it's all starting to come together.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Simple Gluten Free Baking Class at the Culinary School of the Rockies...
Today Jamie and I took a gluten free baking class at the Culinary School of the Rockies. They split us up into four groups and together we made gluten free breads, quiche, bagels, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. Everything turned out really tasty and we met some really great people. It was fun and we learned some stuff too!
Ride at Pine Valley Ranch yesterday afternoon...
It's true there were moments on that climb that I was actually ahead of him. This is a photo a few moments before he went down on one knee...
The scenery on the way home through Eldorado was quite beautiful.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
MTB Ride - Hall Ranch
Leah and I headed to Hall Ranch for a ride tonight. The Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance was offering a girls only training session on the basics of mountain biking. Leah has been out only a handful of times, so we thought this would be good for her. While she stayed back with the group, I headed off on a 2 hour, 12 mile ride. As with most Colorado trails, you always start with the ascent. It was pretty grueling, especially once I hit the rock gardens. To put this nicely, the rock gardens back east are, errr, nothing compared to what I encountered tonight. I got through most, but I did have to hike a few parts. Once I got to the top, I headed back down on a really fast, rocky descent.
Leah has some things to learn. They showed her how to trackstand and basically be able to control your bike using the brakes. She will get there, I know she will.
Some stats:
Leah has some things to learn. They showed her how to trackstand and basically be able to control your bike using the brakes. She will get there, I know she will.
Some stats:
Rolfing Ten Series: Session V
I only had one rolfing session this week-- on tuesday afternoon. And I think that it loosened me up so much I had some space in there for some CorePower Yoga (I went yesterday and the day before). I am feeling pretty sore today from a combination of the exercise and the new settling that my body is doing. I am also experiencing some emotional sort of stuff that I think is related to the release in my shoulders. I'm a little raw this week I guess.
The focus of this week's session was more about the core- most specifically how our legs sort of hang from our neck. The session focused on the psoas of the hips and the "psoas of the neck".
My practitioner also did some work on my arms-- because rolfers see the body in cylinders and the rotation of the arms relates to the rotation of the core muscles-- which was really cool. I have never felt my shoulders and arms so loose. I hold my right arm especially and normally when I had walked before this session my arms didn't move at all-- but now I'm a loosey-goosey
I'm joining the ladies BMA ride tonight. They are breaking up into groups and doing some skill building kinds of stuff which will be great-- I really do want to get better on my bike and flying over rocks and tree stumps.
The focus of this week's session was more about the core- most specifically how our legs sort of hang from our neck. The session focused on the psoas of the hips and the "psoas of the neck".
My practitioner also did some work on my arms-- because rolfers see the body in cylinders and the rotation of the arms relates to the rotation of the core muscles-- which was really cool. I have never felt my shoulders and arms so loose. I hold my right arm especially and normally when I had walked before this session my arms didn't move at all-- but now I'm a loosey-goosey
I'm joining the ladies BMA ride tonight. They are breaking up into groups and doing some skill building kinds of stuff which will be great-- I really do want to get better on my bike and flying over rocks and tree stumps.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
What goes up, must come down...eventually.
I just got back from a tough MTB ride at White Ranch, about 30 minutes south of Boulder. It is the most climbing I have done since we moved out here, and as a matter of fact, probably the most continuous climbing I have ever done. Although the climb was a struggle, the descent was the reward. The downhill was a white knuckle with clenching of the brakes at times. It was fast.
Total miles: 9
1700 feet of climbing.
Elevations: Least: 6,170 ft Greatest: 7,890 ft
Total miles: 9
1700 feet of climbing.
Elevations: Least: 6,170 ft Greatest: 7,890 ft
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tonight's Dinner...
Crepes (gluten free of course!) filled with steamed asparagus and a homemade broccoli and ham cheddar cheese sauce!
Our Produce Share this week - Holy COW!
We rode our bikes again this week to go pick up our produce share. Here's me and Kona O'Brien with our sacks of goodies!
The Goods
The Goods
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Hot Tub Action at the ever so distinctive Meadow Creek Apartments...
One perk of living with a bunch of college kids is a sweet hot tub and pool at our disposal. I had to drag Jamie over there but he felt pretty good afterwards!
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