I'm hanging in there.
No computer at home, swamped at work and at home = No time for blogging.
I have been active, not following my training this past week, just getting out there and doing walk/jogs.
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Trying to make good choices on eating.
Busy, busy time at our house.
Counting my blessings. *smile*
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Quick update
Ran 4 miles on Saturday and felt pretty great. It was tough, but I didn't feel really bad during the run. I just kept telling myself that I could not stop until I reached 4, it was not optional.
Felt pretty rough the rest of the day, I even rehydrated well but I am chalking it up as still being sore from a fall I took on Thursday afternoon.
Rested yesterday and ran 2.5 this morning. It was all I could do not to quit after .5. Clearly didn't eat right yesterday or drink enough water. I guess you win some and you lose some.
I am still hanging in there. Week one is complete. Ready to keep at it. *smile*
Felt pretty rough the rest of the day, I even rehydrated well but I am chalking it up as still being sore from a fall I took on Thursday afternoon.
Rested yesterday and ran 2.5 this morning. It was all I could do not to quit after .5. Clearly didn't eat right yesterday or drink enough water. I guess you win some and you lose some.
I am still hanging in there. Week one is complete. Ready to keep at it. *smile*
Thursday, May 12, 2011
There are good days and then there are bad days.
Yesterday I ran a 5K on the treadmill. I really thought I was going to fly through that with no problems. I was wrong and while on the treadmill I had some aches and pains and it was tough. Really tough, but I wasn't going to give up so I finished it and boy was I glad when it was over!
Today is a rest day, thank goodness and tomorrow is a 30 minute cross training day, so I probably will bike or walk.
I am currently following Hal Higdon's 1/2 Marathon training program. I figure if I get stuck on a week and just keep repeating, that is still working towards getting fit and staying fit, which hopefully leads to pounds lost. :) Because that is ultimately my goal, to get fit and lose weight, not run a 1/2 mary. At least for now, it's not on the radar.
Today is a rest day, thank goodness and tomorrow is a 30 minute cross training day, so I probably will bike or walk.
I am currently following Hal Higdon's 1/2 Marathon training program. I figure if I get stuck on a week and just keep repeating, that is still working towards getting fit and staying fit, which hopefully leads to pounds lost. :) Because that is ultimately my goal, to get fit and lose weight, not run a 1/2 mary. At least for now, it's not on the radar.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Feeling good
Feeling good.
Ran 3 miles on the treadmill last night. I needed that. Running outside is harder for me so it was a nice confidence booster.
Ran 2 miles this morning on the treadmill. I set my alarm and did NOT turn it off. That is huge for me.
I guess I am in the zone.
I should probably find a 5K to run in a few weeks.
Happy Tuesday!
Ran 3 miles on the treadmill last night. I needed that. Running outside is harder for me so it was a nice confidence booster.
Ran 2 miles this morning on the treadmill. I set my alarm and did NOT turn it off. That is huge for me.
I guess I am in the zone.
I should probably find a 5K to run in a few weeks.
Happy Tuesday!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday
It's Monday. So tired. Good weekend. Awesome weather.
Friday, I ran outside and did 2.25 miles with my pain in the neck dog.
I am blaming my shin splints and being sore on him. If he didn't have to pull me ever which way on the first 1/2 of the run and pee on everything in sight, I would have been much happier.
The last half, he didn't do that and was running beside me, almost behind me with his tounge hanging out. Mine was too, by the end of the run.
I am hoping as we continue to get out there, he will eventually get into the groove and not pull me every which way.
I prefer my two legged running partner. ;)
Saturday, I biked a mile and walked at least 3 miles with dog.
Yesterday, I forced my family, including dog, to go on a leisurely stroll. It was 30 minutes at least so I am right on track for my goal this past week, and have met it.
I need to set a new goal this week. This week, I am setting a goal of 10 running miles.
Friday, I ran outside and did 2.25 miles with my pain in the neck dog.
I am blaming my shin splints and being sore on him. If he didn't have to pull me ever which way on the first 1/2 of the run and pee on everything in sight, I would have been much happier.
The last half, he didn't do that and was running beside me, almost behind me with his tounge hanging out. Mine was too, by the end of the run.
I am hoping as we continue to get out there, he will eventually get into the groove and not pull me every which way.
I prefer my two legged running partner. ;)
Saturday, I biked a mile and walked at least 3 miles with dog.
Yesterday, I forced my family, including dog, to go on a leisurely stroll. It was 30 minutes at least so I am right on track for my goal this past week, and have met it.
I need to set a new goal this week. This week, I am setting a goal of 10 running miles.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
It's Not Optional
It's Not Optional.
It's Not Optional!
Not anymore.
If I want to achieve my goals, it's just NOT OPTIONAL. I must get out there and jog.
If the weather is bad, I must go to the gym.
If I am tired, I can sleep later. *smile*
If I am not in the mood, I reminded....................It's just NOT OPTIONAL!
So fitting since my awesome friend Beth is the one who said that and we went on a run today outside!! She's coming back from an injury, I hope it just keeps getting better for her, because I need her!
So, 1.5 jog on Wednesday, check! Today is a rest day.
I have been obsessed lately with Pandora Radio while at work and addicted to Selah. Especially this song, I absolutely cannot get enough of them. All of their songs are great, it was hard to pick one to share. I have a wide range of music tastes. One day it's Bon Jovi, one day it's the Dave Matthews Band, and one day it is Casting Crowns. Go figure. The beauty of Pandora is that it plays anything like and including the band you put in.
It's Not Optional!
Not anymore.
If I want to achieve my goals, it's just NOT OPTIONAL. I must get out there and jog.
If the weather is bad, I must go to the gym.
If I am tired, I can sleep later. *smile*
If I am not in the mood, I reminded....................It's just NOT OPTIONAL!
So fitting since my awesome friend Beth is the one who said that and we went on a run today outside!! She's coming back from an injury, I hope it just keeps getting better for her, because I need her!
So, 1.5 jog on Wednesday, check! Today is a rest day.
I have been obsessed lately with Pandora Radio while at work and addicted to Selah. Especially this song, I absolutely cannot get enough of them. All of their songs are great, it was hard to pick one to share. I have a wide range of music tastes. One day it's Bon Jovi, one day it's the Dave Matthews Band, and one day it is Casting Crowns. Go figure. The beauty of Pandora is that it plays anything like and including the band you put in.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Just Do It
Just Do It.
It was painful and ugly.
I've done this before.
It takes time to get back in the groove.
Love the rail trail, love the river. Good sights. Very windy and cool, but the cool you like when you are running.
Love the feeling after you are done.
2 mile jog complete.
Making healthy eating choices and drinking lots of water.
Day 1 is a success. :) Day 2 is today and a non running day.
Here's to many more, I have to be optimistic.
“Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes, Runner
It was painful and ugly.
I've done this before.
It takes time to get back in the groove.
Love the rail trail, love the river. Good sights. Very windy and cool, but the cool you like when you are running.
Love the feeling after you are done.
2 mile jog complete.
Making healthy eating choices and drinking lots of water.
Day 1 is a success. :) Day 2 is today and a non running day.
Here's to many more, I have to be optimistic.
“Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes, Runner
Monday, May 2, 2011
Well, Well, Well
Well, Well, Well, here I am AGAIN. Interesting to read my last post in August of 2010.
I have the same issues. Eating healthy and excersise. Namely, jogging.
Habits are hard to break. Busy life is never going to slow down. Always going to be food temptations and everything always revolving around food.
Need to find a balance. Need to make time for me. It's all about choices, why am I not making good choices to achieve my goal of weight loss?
New habits that you WANT have to be made priority and scheduled into each day to make into REAL HABITS.
Not happy about where I am at still on this........So instead of sitting around thinking about it, when will I DO something about it?
Set my alarm today to try and start my morning routine off and get this done, MAKE it a priority.
And what did I do, but turn the alarm off. OFF.
Seems like I am always in this awful battle/cycle.
Run is scheduled in my head for outside this afternoon. *smile*
Need running partner which helps on the accountability aspect and the occasional "fun" run that you end up having with someone.
In reviewing some helpful websites over the weekend, I read that I need to set attainable short term goals to keep me motivated. So, I will try this.
Goal #1: To get out there on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun. This means jogging or walking. Just get out there those days and log what I have done. No mileage goals, just make it out there for at least 30 minutes those days.
Please send any suggestions, motivations, words of encouragement or divine wisdom my way......
Tune in tomorrow (if anyone is actually out there and reading this :)) for details on my jog. Make me accountable. :)
I have the same issues. Eating healthy and excersise. Namely, jogging.
Habits are hard to break. Busy life is never going to slow down. Always going to be food temptations and everything always revolving around food.
Need to find a balance. Need to make time for me. It's all about choices, why am I not making good choices to achieve my goal of weight loss?
New habits that you WANT have to be made priority and scheduled into each day to make into REAL HABITS.
Not happy about where I am at still on this........So instead of sitting around thinking about it, when will I DO something about it?
Set my alarm today to try and start my morning routine off and get this done, MAKE it a priority.
And what did I do, but turn the alarm off. OFF.
Seems like I am always in this awful battle/cycle.
Run is scheduled in my head for outside this afternoon. *smile*
Need running partner which helps on the accountability aspect and the occasional "fun" run that you end up having with someone.
In reviewing some helpful websites over the weekend, I read that I need to set attainable short term goals to keep me motivated. So, I will try this.
Goal #1: To get out there on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun. This means jogging or walking. Just get out there those days and log what I have done. No mileage goals, just make it out there for at least 30 minutes those days.
Please send any suggestions, motivations, words of encouragement or divine wisdom my way......
Tune in tomorrow (if anyone is actually out there and reading this :)) for details on my jog. Make me accountable. :)
Friday, August 6, 2010
I'm still here
Hi!
Yep....I'm still here.
Life.
Gets in the way of blogging.
Gets in the way of running.
Or, so I let it.
Habits.
Bad habits are hard to break.
Eating healthy, running.
Making time for me.
It's a battle.
Will I ever learn?
Will I ever win the battle?
Trying.
Here I go again.
Encourage me.
Please. *smile*
Yep....I'm still here.
Life.
Gets in the way of blogging.
Gets in the way of running.
Or, so I let it.
Habits.
Bad habits are hard to break.
Eating healthy, running.
Making time for me.
It's a battle.
Will I ever learn?
Will I ever win the battle?
Trying.
Here I go again.
Encourage me.
Please. *smile*
Monday, June 21, 2010
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!
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!
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