Six

Well, I did it.  I ran 6.

Still sorting through my feelings about it.  At this moment I think it is the max for me.

It took me 1 hour and 27 minutes.  I jogged that entire time without walking.  That alone is amazing to me, just amazing!

I got home downed some water, had some coffee and then made the mistake of laying on the couch with my little guy to watch a movie and snoozed off and on.  I was sore most of the day and just generally tired.....

I think running buddies are so important.  I would have easily canceled on our usual run after taking 3 days off from running.  But, I knew they were going and it gets me motivated.

I wanted to whine and complain, so I put my headphones on and just ran with them, and they get that! I LOVE them.  I was focused and determined to do what I set out to do, and they didn't need to hear me whine.

It was  a battle with me and that voice in my head that tells me I can't do it and to quit......and I won! :) And that feels good and TOTALLY worth it.

I know they will be running six soon and I am going to do it with them!!

And an update on how I feel the day after?

I am happy to announce that I am doing well, I am suprised how good my body feels and that goes to show you my training has been just right.  I was ready. *smile!

And I will be back at it tomorrow.......for sure!

WHY AM I DOING THIS?

Ran across some great reasons to be jogging/running. So I thought I would share them.


Besides Weight Loss of course.......


A good reminder why excersise is so important.


Here they are:


Their are countless reasons to run, jog and even walk. The mental benefits are my favorite, because I love the runners high. Running can actually help you if you are feeling depressed. The physical benefits are listed below. 


Enhanced physcological well being- Endorphins will give you a rush of opiates which will lead to a feeling of well being right after a good run.

Raises HDL

-Happy Little Devils is how I remember that HDL is the good stuff, and running can help you to increase the happy stuff.

Lowers blood pressure

-When you run your arteries expand and contract almost 3 times as much as normal promoting healthy and stronger arteries.

Builds up your lungs-When your lungs are forced to work harder they become stronger.

Boosts your immune system

by creating a higher concentration of lymphocytes, those are the white blood cells. 

Many people who start off, running for weight loss soon realize all of the other benefits that go along with it as a bonus!

Weigh In Wednesday

0. Zero. Nothing. Maintained this week.

It's ok.  I am not suprised because of all the games, swim meets, etc. that we have eaten out at.

I also did not drink enough water.

I am however kicking some booty on the running.  4 miles seems to be the number right now. 

I told that voice in my head off this morning.  :) You know, that voice that whines about being tired, in pain, achey, tired, lazy, bored...it also says "you can't do this"...........

I am starting to think anything is possible.  Just take one day at a time.  Do the miles that need to be done that day, don't think about the end or what is to come. 

I have to plan the week and the mileage for each day around activities but then after it is written down for the week.  Just do what needs to be done that day, don't look ahead.  It's working for now.

6 is on the calendar for Sunday!  Didn't I just say not to look ahead!!???? *smile*

Weigh In Wednesday

And the number of the week is:........3.   *smile*

I was really excited to see that number on the scale this morning.  But, I need to remember that I was up a few pounds a few weeks ago and then holding steady. 

Confused yet?  Well, I am going to confuse you more....I was looking at my chicken scratch that I have been writing weight numbers on and I looked back and since October it's been like a roller coaster but as of today, it would be a total of 9 pounds lost since October.  Yay me! 

But.... the roller coaster must stop and I also must remember how easy these pounds can go back on.  A few years ago, I worked so hard to get down 25 pounds and then it seems I blinked and they were back. 

Lessons learned folks.

Oh, and by the way, my thyroid test came back and my meds are holding me at a normal number so no change in that department.  *smile* I wanted to blame something, but I can't!!!

And also, the Green Smoothie?  It was good, but I want to play with it a little more to get it just right.  You can't taste the spinach though so that is a plus! :)

Now, back to my crazy life!

Call me crazy?!

Ok, here's the deal....

A high school classmate who constantly tells me I (yes, me?) am her inspiration in beginning a running program....just completed a 1/2 marathon.  Which is 13.1 miles, right?

I am amazed......

I have only done one 5K and two 4 mile runs.  I started this jog/run thing about 3 years ago.

I need to step it up.

I am considering registering for a 5K in a few weeks, which is 3.1 miles.  Easy, peasy....

Then, I am considering registering for a 10K in September, which is 6.2 miles.  I can do math, yay me!! *smile* *wink*

And just today have been thinking....thinking...notice how I left out "considering registering" for the Des Moines 1/2 marathon!?!?!

What do y'all think??? (Never get Y'all out of my head since my friend says it all the time!!!!)  Love it.

I am on the fence........Shouldn't I just "DO IT!?!?!?"

I am tired of the little voice in my head saying "I can't do that....."  :)

Printed out the 1/2 mary training schedule.....that's a start isn't it?

In all seriousness, please shoot me an email  at kdcole0696@hotmail.com or reply to this post with your thoughts.......Pretty please......:)

This running journey is about so much more than running, getting into shape and losing weight...I am learing a lot about myself.  :) That makes me happy.

5 on a Sunday

5. 

My friend said that mapmyrun.com says we went further...who knows? :)



It wasn't that bad...

I always say that after though.....

It was kind of an up and down 5. 

First I felt awful, the first 2 are the worst, then I felt good, then I felt awful and on and on. 

I am really feeling like a 10K is possible now. 

Not sure if a 1/2 mary will ever be in my future but I am getting ahead of myself, aren't I?

I enjoy my long runs with two running buddies.

I honestly think I would quit sometimes if it weren't for them. 

Need to at least keep up 4 this week, maybe another 5 at the end of the week. 

I really hope there is weight loss this Weigh In Wednesday, or I will be devastated.....

Now...off to blend my first Green Smoothie......I'll let you know how it goes and if anyone else in the house likes them......

To be continued...................

Weigh In Wednesday

Nada.  Nothing. Zero. 

I am not going to sulk about this but it is really interesting in many ways.

I worked really hard this last week in the running department but if I am real honest I only watched what I ate for half the week........maybe 4 days tops.  Too many cheating days.  Holiday weekend, graduation parties, a husband who tempts me with his favorite taco pizza....a birthday celebration, an anniversary.  Life?  *smile*

My theory of not eating crap when I work so hard went right out the window!

I am going to the store today for the ingredients to a green smoothie.  You know? Those smoothies everyone talks about with spinach and fruit in them?  Google it........there are a million recipies out there.

I ran 5 out of 7 days 3-4 miles.

It also makes me question my thyroid meds.  I think I will call and see if it is time to get it rechecked or ask if I can get it rechecked anyways.  I don't need that roadblock.

I think it is interesting that you have to work that hard to maintain in a week with all those cheat days...something to file away for the future when I lose a bunch of weight. hahaha!

On a lighter note.....here is what was delivered to me at the end of the day yesterday by my husband of 14 years.......14 long years (at times) I might add. *wink*