The thought of a half marathon actually crossed my mind yesterday. At the beginning of the year a 5K, 3.1 miles seemed so daunting. But now a 13.1 mile run, is kind of appealing for a couple of reasons.
1. I LOVE to run.
2. How many people can say they have ran a half marathon? (not too many people I know, at least)
3. It's something that I never thought I could do.
4. It's way out of my comfort zone.
5. It's something I will really have to push my body through, and I like the challenge.
6. I love the feeling of accomplishment.
I am contemplating trying to start training for a 10k (6.2miles) then after I run a few 1ok's maybe, just MAYBE, I will venture on to half marathons, and who knows from there?
Who would of thought, that one little tiny resoultion to run one 5K would turn into a desire to push myself farther and harder?
First things first before ANY long runs, I have to get my knee in order. If 3 miles can cause me this much problems with my knee, who knows what 6+ miles would do. I go to an orthopedic Dr. on the 21st of this month, but for now I will stick with my 5K's. =)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
RUNNING.
I never thought one word could mean so many things to me. I crave it. I love how my body feels after a long run. I love that I am doing something I didn't think I could. I love pushing my body farther and harder then I ever have before. It's helped me physically and mentally. It's made me realize that I am stronger then I give myself credit for. I feel like it has finally made me complete. Running is not just something I do, is something I am.
"Running is 90%mental 10% physical" A quote that couldn't say it any better.
I try to only run every other day to avoid injury. I by no means fast, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy every minute of it. Today was my scheduled day to run. I was craving it so bad that I actually went to the gym at 6AM, before work to get my run in, BEFORE WORK PEOPLE, that doesn't happen. If you know me, I am not a morning person. You could pay me a $1000.00 dollars to get up at the crack of dawn, and I probably wouldn't do. But I will get up to run. I am still trying to figure myself out. It's like I have warped in to a whole different person. A whole different person that I like a whole lot better.
Some fave running quotes.
“Endurance? You’ve only got to get out there and do it. Face up to it: man was meant to run.” – Percy Cerutty
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."- Steve Prefontaine
"Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first." - Author Unknown
"The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life." - George Sheehan
"A runners creed: I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best." - Ken Doherty
I never thought one word could mean so many things to me. I crave it. I love how my body feels after a long run. I love that I am doing something I didn't think I could. I love pushing my body farther and harder then I ever have before. It's helped me physically and mentally. It's made me realize that I am stronger then I give myself credit for. I feel like it has finally made me complete. Running is not just something I do, is something I am.
"Running is 90%mental 10% physical" A quote that couldn't say it any better.
I try to only run every other day to avoid injury. I by no means fast, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy every minute of it. Today was my scheduled day to run. I was craving it so bad that I actually went to the gym at 6AM, before work to get my run in, BEFORE WORK PEOPLE, that doesn't happen. If you know me, I am not a morning person. You could pay me a $1000.00 dollars to get up at the crack of dawn, and I probably wouldn't do. But I will get up to run. I am still trying to figure myself out. It's like I have warped in to a whole different person. A whole different person that I like a whole lot better.
Some fave running quotes.
“Endurance? You’ve only got to get out there and do it. Face up to it: man was meant to run.” – Percy Cerutty
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."- Steve Prefontaine
"Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone else has reached it first." - Author Unknown
"The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life." - George Sheehan
"A runners creed: I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best." - Ken Doherty
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
One Week
One week, 168 Hours, 10,080 minutes, 604,800 seconds, no matter how you look at it, it's still just one week. Oh, what a great week I had!
In the past week I have:
•worked out roughly 6 hours
•ate delicious food from the grill
•ran/walked a 5K w/an old HS buddy. It was a mud run. It was a blast, I had never ran anything like that before, and am ready for next year.
•had an awesome date with the hubby ♥
•played outside all day with my daughter ♥
•found my dog after 2.5 weeks! ♥
•lost 3.6lbs!
I had an amazing week. I really focused on all the things in life that I enjoy. The simplicity of everything. I don't need a weeks vacation at a fancy resort to enjoy life (wouldn't hurt, but I don't need it). If we look really closely into our own lives everyday and be thankful for the things we have instead of focusing on the things we don't have, then and only then can we truly enjoy living.
"Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. " -Lao Tzu
What was something that you enjoyed this past week?
In the past week I have:
•worked out roughly 6 hours
•ate delicious food from the grill
•ran/walked a 5K w/an old HS buddy. It was a mud run. It was a blast, I had never ran anything like that before, and am ready for next year.
•had an awesome date with the hubby ♥
•played outside all day with my daughter ♥
•found my dog after 2.5 weeks! ♥
•lost 3.6lbs!
I had an amazing week. I really focused on all the things in life that I enjoy. The simplicity of everything. I don't need a weeks vacation at a fancy resort to enjoy life (wouldn't hurt, but I don't need it). If we look really closely into our own lives everyday and be thankful for the things we have instead of focusing on the things we don't have, then and only then can we truly enjoy living.
"Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. " -Lao Tzu
What was something that you enjoyed this past week?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Starting Fresh
There is something about the beginning of the month. Something about being able to start fresh. I am going to try to set goals each month on the first and try my best to accomplish them throughout the month. There is something about having a list that I like. I like the constant reminder of the things I need to do.
Goals for the month of June.
1. Run one 5K
I will be running one this Saturday. The USO Mud Run. It is going to be a blast.
2. Go to Dr. and get my knee checked out (again)
It's getting a bit ridiculous. I do one good run (3-4 ish miles) and I am out of commission for a week. Thus leading me running 5K (see above) without running for 7-10 days prior. EEEkkkkk!
3. TRY A NEW FREAKING CLASS AT THE GYM!
I have got to get out of my comfort zone. Who knows, I might find a new exercise I love!
4.Lose 5lbs. (currently 174.2)
So freaking doable, but will probably be the one goal that is the hardest for me. Ugh. Food, why do I love thee?
5. Read one book
Not weight/exercise related but something I need to make time for.
What are your goals for the month of June?
Goals for the month of June.
1. Run one 5K
I will be running one this Saturday. The USO Mud Run. It is going to be a blast.
2. Go to Dr. and get my knee checked out (again)
It's getting a bit ridiculous. I do one good run (3-4 ish miles) and I am out of commission for a week. Thus leading me running 5K (see above) without running for 7-10 days prior. EEEkkkkk!
3. TRY A NEW FREAKING CLASS AT THE GYM!
I have got to get out of my comfort zone. Who knows, I might find a new exercise I love!
4.Lose 5lbs. (currently 174.2)
So freaking doable, but will probably be the one goal that is the hardest for me. Ugh. Food, why do I love thee?
5. Read one book
Not weight/exercise related but something I need to make time for.
What are your goals for the month of June?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Mud Run Baby
Oh yes. The time is creeping up on my Mud Run. I am sooo super excited. I am slowly getting my endurance back. I ran 2.5miles last night, and man did it feel oh so good. I am craving a run so bad today. I am going to take it easy and take a day or two off. My knee gave me a little bit of problems last night and the last thing I want to do is injure it where I can't run. The tendinitis has been better but I do believe that I might have chondromalacia also called runners knee . I am no Dr. obviously, but I can feel and hear my knee grinding. Kind of creepy actually. I am going to get it checked out, but for now it doesn't cause to much pain, so I will probably have it checked out after the Mud Run. Hoping my knee can hang in, until that race is over!
I am still trying to get my mind frame in to that eating healthy mode, and I am starting to do. Yes this is memorial weekend, Yes it is my birthday weekend. None of this means I have to let food control me. I can still enjoy good food, without going overboard, at least that is the plan. I plan on working out (in WW words earning A LOT of AP's) in order to be able to splurge a little this weekend. I am going to start posting my workouts again, starting with last nights.
Activity: 2.5 mile run 1.5 mile walk & 45 minute body sculpting class.
Time: 60 Minutes
Overall Experience: I'm back. It was great to get in a good run, and even better that it came so naturally just like it did a few months ago. It is still hard to see myself enjoying running. I crave it. Hand's down my favorite exercises. I love it. Body sculpting was awesome, just like always, he mixed it up this week and I got a great workout.
Not much planned for tonight as far as traditional exercises, I clean a ladies house for her and will be doing that tonight, I definitely will be burning calories it takes 2-3hours, plus she has all hardwood floors that I mop!
Tomorrow I will be pampering myself, with lunch with a friend, a pedicure and getting my hair done. I will also be going to body sculpting!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Weekend!
I am still trying to get my mind frame in to that eating healthy mode, and I am starting to do. Yes this is memorial weekend, Yes it is my birthday weekend. None of this means I have to let food control me. I can still enjoy good food, without going overboard, at least that is the plan. I plan on working out (in WW words earning A LOT of AP's) in order to be able to splurge a little this weekend. I am going to start posting my workouts again, starting with last nights.
Activity: 2.5 mile run 1.5 mile walk & 45 minute body sculpting class.
Time: 60 Minutes
Overall Experience: I'm back. It was great to get in a good run, and even better that it came so naturally just like it did a few months ago. It is still hard to see myself enjoying running. I crave it. Hand's down my favorite exercises. I love it. Body sculpting was awesome, just like always, he mixed it up this week and I got a great workout.
Not much planned for tonight as far as traditional exercises, I clean a ladies house for her and will be doing that tonight, I definitely will be burning calories it takes 2-3hours, plus she has all hardwood floors that I mop!
Tomorrow I will be pampering myself, with lunch with a friend, a pedicure and getting my hair done. I will also be going to body sculpting!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Weekend!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Weigh In & Work Outs
So here is my weigh in from Monday. UGH.
Last weeks weight:172.4
This weeks weight:174.2
Total loss/gain:1.8
Yep, a total of 4.4 gain in the past two weeks. I will take it. I have ate like a hog. I am not going to make excuses because I did it to my self. I am my worst enemy. But you know what? I am BACK and I am in control. I have ate good all week and been to the gym twice already here is what is going on in the work out department. I am hoping to keep the workouts and good eating all week, and hoping for a decent loss on Monday!
Workouts so far this week.
Monday- 45 Minutes of body sculpting
Tuesday- 50 Minutes of Yoga
Workouts Scheduled:
Wednesday- 45 Minutes of Body Sculpting
Thursday- 30-45 Minutes of Cycling (not sure how long the class last, it will be my first)
Friday-Rest
Saturday or Sunday- 3-5 mile walk
So far the knee has been doing well, a little stiff at times. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks I have not ran, I am going to go ahead and wait until it has hit 4-4.5 weeks. I want to be on the safe side. I am so ready to get back out there and get my run on!
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Someone drink a Margarita or two for me! :)
Last weeks weight:172.4
This weeks weight:174.2
Total loss/gain:1.8
Yep, a total of 4.4 gain in the past two weeks. I will take it. I have ate like a hog. I am not going to make excuses because I did it to my self. I am my worst enemy. But you know what? I am BACK and I am in control. I have ate good all week and been to the gym twice already here is what is going on in the work out department. I am hoping to keep the workouts and good eating all week, and hoping for a decent loss on Monday!
Workouts so far this week.
Monday- 45 Minutes of body sculpting
Tuesday- 50 Minutes of Yoga
Workouts Scheduled:
Wednesday- 45 Minutes of Body Sculpting
Thursday- 30-45 Minutes of Cycling (not sure how long the class last, it will be my first)
Friday-Rest
Saturday or Sunday- 3-5 mile walk
So far the knee has been doing well, a little stiff at times. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks I have not ran, I am going to go ahead and wait until it has hit 4-4.5 weeks. I want to be on the safe side. I am so ready to get back out there and get my run on!
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Someone drink a Margarita or two for me! :)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
I am my worst enemy
Ever since I have not been able to work out. My eating habits have went down the drain. Hence the 2.4 gain last week. I do not deal with stress well, I am a stress eater. The one way I was getting rid of stress was to run. I am not looking forward to my weigh in on Monday. I feel like I keep taking 1 step forward and 10 steps back. I have been struggling to lose this last 20lbs forever!
I did stock up on healthy food and snacks last night. This Thursday will be 3 weeks that I haven't worked out. My knee is till bothering me a little so I think I will hold of running until it has been 4 weeks. But I am going to start going back to classes at the gym starting Monday or Tuesday. I just have to keep reminding my self that I deserve to lose this weight. I CAN lose this weight. Shit I have kept off over 5olbs for 4 years, I can lose 20lbs. I need to quit being my own worst enemy. There are days that I feel confident and other days that I feel bigger then a house. But yet on both of those days I could weigh the same. It just goes to show how much my own self doubt can interfere with my weight loss.
I will post my weigh in on Monday. Hopefully it will not be as bad as I expect. On a positive note! I have my eye on a few 5Ks at the end of May (if the knee is better of course) and a Mud Run the first weekend of June. I am super excited about that one. It is an endurance race, through mud and water and obstacles. Bring it on. Running through mud, does it get any better then that? ( an old high school volleyball buddy will be joining me on that one, super excited to have someone to run with! that will be a first!)
I will be posting links soon to my future races. You will have to check them out OR feel free to join me! Have a great weekend!
I did stock up on healthy food and snacks last night. This Thursday will be 3 weeks that I haven't worked out. My knee is till bothering me a little so I think I will hold of running until it has been 4 weeks. But I am going to start going back to classes at the gym starting Monday or Tuesday. I just have to keep reminding my self that I deserve to lose this weight. I CAN lose this weight. Shit I have kept off over 5olbs for 4 years, I can lose 20lbs. I need to quit being my own worst enemy. There are days that I feel confident and other days that I feel bigger then a house. But yet on both of those days I could weigh the same. It just goes to show how much my own self doubt can interfere with my weight loss.
I will post my weigh in on Monday. Hopefully it will not be as bad as I expect. On a positive note! I have my eye on a few 5Ks at the end of May (if the knee is better of course) and a Mud Run the first weekend of June. I am super excited about that one. It is an endurance race, through mud and water and obstacles. Bring it on. Running through mud, does it get any better then that? ( an old high school volleyball buddy will be joining me on that one, super excited to have someone to run with! that will be a first!)
I will be posting links soon to my future races. You will have to check them out OR feel free to join me! Have a great weekend!
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