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1/2 marathon in 28 weeks baby!Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-11072102245562432342010-05-01T09:00:00.003-04:002010-05-02T08:56:57.919-04:002.01 miles; 32:06 minutesThis week has been a banner week! Chevonne and I power walked/jogged 2 miles today and Ryan and Maestro came along again for a walk at Trashmore. It made for a strong finish to the week for me; 8.42 miles total with some of my best times to date! Whoo hoo!Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-20887826780428058642010-04-30T17:09:00.000-04:002010-04-30T17:09:02.852-04:001.38 miles; 18:09 minutesI was trying to do 1.5 miles again today but I accidentally hit the wrong button on the running program on my cell and stopped the recording. Drats! Oh well; I got most of it in. <br />
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Today I warmed up before I started the time and my mileage is much better. I did the first mile in 12 minutes, 33 seconds. I've been averaging 15 minutes a mile BUT I've been including my warm up in my data. I might not should do dat anymore. Course, if I had done 3 or 4 miles instead of just over 1 I'd likely still average closer to 15 minutes/mile then 12 but, eh, I'll take it.<br />
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Right now I'm at 6.41 miles this week and I'll likely do another 1.5 or 2 tomorrow. Doin' good and seeing improvement. Just gotta keep doin' it. <br />
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Love.Love.Love to who ever is reading. :O)Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-22553914489853125482010-04-28T22:19:00.000-04:002010-04-28T22:19:24.518-04:001.52 miles; 21:53 minutesI have always hated any type of competition. I still do, really. However, I'm liking this being in competition with myself stuff. It's kinda cool. There's no worrying about what anyone else is doing. It's all about bettering myself, pushing my own limits. Even if I don't beat my prior time, I still win cause I'm still the reining champ. Ha Ha. (Nevermind that no one else is in the running. I love it!)<br />
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So, you probably guessed it. Today was my best time to date. :) 1.52 miles in 21:53 minutes. That's 14:17 minutes a mile. I've been averaging about 15 minutes a mile. Guess my time is improving some; albeit slowly. If I didn't have the running program on my phone I wouldn't even notice the difference. Ain't technology grand?Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-5516225888675209542010-04-27T21:55:00.000-04:002010-04-27T21:55:13.140-04:00Rest DayToday was a rest day. Most Tuesdays and Thursdays are going to be rest days. No running today; I know my body needs the rest but I'd almost rather run everyday. <br />
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In other news, my hair has made it back to that inbetween stage where it's too short to pull back but long enough to be annoying and in the face. It will be a struggle to not cut it again, especially if it begins to look too stupid. I predict an increased use of ball caps. LOLFlowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-28212827984287244322010-04-26T22:01:00.000-04:002010-04-26T22:01:08.215-04:001.5 miles; 22:23 minutesThis makes two days in a row that I not only ran, but I posted about it! Go me! lol I keep this up and maybe my pace will improve. <br />
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Ryan & Maestro went with me to Oak Grove Lake Park today; I ran, they walked. :o) <br />
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Oak Grove is a cute little park with a well cared for trail around a lake. It doesn't seem to be very busy and it offers more shade than Mt. Trashmore does. I think I like it, especially for sunny days when I can't make it out early to run. There's not much to it though so it wouldn't be a good one for hiking. <br />
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I'm enjoying checking out local parks I've not been to before. Ryan and I started a hiking group and we're also exploring on our own as well. Just looking for fun ways to be more active. And cheap ways to get out of the house! <br />
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Next week is York River State Park. I can't wait!Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-22249165723451153312010-04-25T12:45:00.000-04:002010-04-25T12:45:49.659-04:002.01 miles; 32:09 minutesI need to tweak my plan to be a tad more accountable so I'm using my blog to track my runs now. I'm still running but I'm not where I want to be in pace or miles per week yet so time to tweak somethin'. Chevonne and I basically power walked Mt. Trashmore this morning. We went 1/4 mile further than we normally do and did it in less time then we ever have before. We rule!Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-70498482713727514642010-04-21T23:51:00.000-04:002010-04-21T23:51:20.251-04:00Today's runIt was drizzly and chilly-ish but I FINALLY made it out to Trashmore to walk/jog this afternoon. I made it 2.01 miles in 29:49 minutes. (I love the program on my crackberry that tracks that for me!) <br />
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Tomorrow's a big day; I have my first volunteer day with a hospice patient in the morning and then 3 hours to put in at the Cancer Treatment Center and then my sister Bir is in town!!! I can't wait to see her sweet face! *jumping up and down* <br />
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With my sister being in town the rest of the week, my running schedule may or may not be shot. Depends on how late I stay up and how well I do getting up early to run. After volunteering tomorrow my schedule is completely free all for her. Life is good.Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-47856082405970782072010-04-15T11:31:00.000-04:002010-04-15T11:31:01.756-04:00Bellator Wounded Warrior 5k 3-27-10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S8PFrV7GzRI/AAAAAAAAADs/SoDRQzQtF-c/s1600/wounded+warrior+5k(3)+3-27-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S8PFrV7GzRI/AAAAAAAAADs/SoDRQzQtF-c/s320/wounded+warrior+5k(3)+3-27-10.jpg" wt="true" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S8PFnqUyULI/AAAAAAAAADk/TPns34lYQfE/s1600/wounded+warrior+5k(2)+3-27-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S8PFnqUyULI/AAAAAAAAADk/TPns34lYQfE/s320/wounded+warrior+5k(2)+3-27-10.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center">46 minutes, 10 seconds</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="left">Yes, posting has been sparse. And, yes, I've fallen off the wagon with everything but running. I knew these lifestyle changes would be difficult so I refuse to be discouraged. I'm still running, which was the first change I implemented, and I'll be gearing up to climb back on my wagon for other goals soon. </div>Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-38937412572691701622010-02-28T13:04:00.000-05:002010-02-28T13:04:45.898-05:00My name is Lily and it's been 3 weeks since my last post.I've seriously been MIA. Sorry bout that. I've thought about posting but haven't actually made it to the website to do so. <br />
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The good news is, I haven't slacked off of running nearly as much as I slacked off of posting. I mean, I slacked off of running a little bit. I missed quite a few days in the last two weeks but I am still on track to start off week 9 with the same workouts I had planned and ready to add in cross training and strength training with the running. I say running. Right now I'm still working on a pathetic form of walking/jogging but I'm working my way there man. I'm working my way there. <br />
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Today is the first day of week 9. Time for phase two. Instead of chosing a completely different goal I am going to stick with the same category. My first goal was to get active and work up to running. I can now jog for short distances and I am used to getting exercise almost everyday. I can get down right cranky without it. (Or it could just be PMS. I'm not sure which and I don't care.) Now I'm ready to add in some cross training and to really work hard at increasing the amount of time I can run. And to add in some other healthy habits- drinking water, eating healthy meals and snacks, getting my 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. I am NOT calorie counting. That just seems like cruel and unusual punishment and quite honestly I'd probably fail miserably. Maybe later. Anyway, it's gonna be a slow build, just like the walking was in the first 8 weeks. Also, I still plan to do the 5k at the end of March. Still trying to chose between the Wounded Warriors 5k and the VA Duathlon 5k, any suggestions?<br />
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My main 'goal' for phase two is to lose 16 pounds in the next 8 weeks. Two pounds a week is doable. I am currently at *gulp* 162.2lbs. You hear that internet? <strong>162.2 </strong>ugh! It's disgusting and it comes with flab. I'm not having it ANYMORE. So, in 8 weeks I will be down to 146.2lbs and I will have more muscle tone to boot! Like I said, it's going to be a slow but steady build to new healthy habits. The plan for week 9 is:<br />
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-add in short periods of strength training and cross training to the running schedule already posted<br />
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I know 1 fruit or veggie and 1 cup of water seems like nothing. Most days I do that without thinking; but there are days when I do not and I wanted to take it easy on myself while I work on adding in additional and longer workouts. So, there you have it. This is where I am currently. I have survived the first 8 weeks. Go me! <br />
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I believe I promised you all an IT band stretch. If you are already a runner, you are already well acquainted wtih this stretch. But as a first time runner it has been an invaluable addition to my cool down routine. <br />
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You basically cross one leg in front of the other (while standing) and lean your torso in the same direction as the back foot. You can check out the stretch and the site I learned it from here: <a href="http://www.marathonrookie.com/iliotibial-band-syndrome.html">http://www.marathonrookie.com/iliotibial-band-syndrome.html</a><br />
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Ciao for now. Peace, Love, and M&M's,<br />
FlowerFlowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-16160423184560172582010-02-05T17:46:00.000-05:002010-02-05T17:46:06.002-05:00Digging outSo, I am still recovering from last weekend's snow storm and today we're getting more precipitation! Argh!! When will it ever end? <br />
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There's been a lot I could have written about in the last week but I've been lazy. Being trapped in the house snug as a bug in a rug started the week off for me, then I was sans car for a few days on top of that. And so some other things got done, but no writing. <br />
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First things first; workout update: <br />
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I've learned I need to have at least one rest day a week. I'll probably make that be one of the weekend days. This past weekend the snow storm sort of forced some rest. I did absolutely nothing and didn't feel the slightest bit guilty for it either! I've had to be somewhat creative since then since I couldn't leave the house to walk. Sunday was supposed to be my first day of including short periods of jogging into my walk but, like I said, the whole weekend was sort of shot and I did nuthin'. Monday I was getting stir crazy and needed to do *something*, it was still too nasty outside so I did 30 minutes of yoga instead, which felt great! It wasn't a walk but it was something active that still suited my hibernating mood. Tuesday, I wanted to feel like I had actually worked out so I did a 10 minute crunchless core workout and 10 sun salutations in a row. Let me tell you, my whole body was sore! That is definitely a workout and I expect that will be my crosstrain workout, once I start working those in. Wednesday the roads were actually clear enough to go for a walk. I waited till the afternoon, when it was warmer, but I managed to get my butt outside and do it! I threw in the two 30-second intervals of jogging even. Thursday was a bust. :( I got good news in other areas of my life but no workout. And today, even though it was cold, I got out this morning and walked. <br />
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The short jogging intervals feel really good. I'm a little amazed at how easy it is, but I guess that's what the baby steps are for. Make it so easy that you can't fail. Make it feel so good, you actually <em>want</em> to do it! My legs do feel it afterwards but there is no pain during the walk. The last five minutes of the walk, after the second 30-seconds of jogging, my power walk is so strong and effortless. It's like slicing through butter; Beautiful! I felt so good I came inside and did 10 sun salutations. I think I'm going to be sore again tomorrow. lol<br />
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Any other time in my life this snow storm would have thrown me off track and I'd have never kept up the workouts. I feel confidant I've just succssfully jumped one hurdle to my workout goals. Now to see what the weather brings me tomorrow. Cross your fingers there's no more snow! <br />
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Alright, now that good news I mentioned. Most of you know me and so you know I've been in school for massage therapy. I am finally all done! I have diploma and transcripts in hand and I've submitted my application for the state to torture me with a 160 question exam! I've told some of you but I've not really made it widely known, I hope to go into oncology massage. If massage itself is a new field, oncology massage is exceptionally new. It can be difficult to get established and I definitely need some experience under my belt before I jump in; however, I approached a few hospitals with cancer treatment centers about volunteering and one of them loved the idea of having me in to do hand and foot massages and maybe even chair massages for their clients and the caregivers that come in to the treatment center with them. This is exciting news. I've talked to other therapists and in some areas the hospitals are not open to this at all but I start next week, right after an oriention class. I can't wait! <br />
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Next post: The IT band stretch that saved my marathon goals.Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-13777376766917468492010-01-31T00:59:00.000-05:002010-01-31T00:59:09.879-05:00SNOW DAY!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maestro's first snow day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2UaaIh19pI/AAAAAAAAADE/sTL13jA-pr8/s1600-h/Maestro-1st+snow+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2UaaIh19pI/AAAAAAAAADE/sTL13jA-pr8/s320/Maestro-1st+snow+007.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2Uadmpg4ZI/AAAAAAAAADM/oRH_ti5Gm2Y/s1600-h/Maestro-1st+snow+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2Uadmpg4ZI/AAAAAAAAADM/oRH_ti5Gm2Y/s320/Maestro-1st+snow+004.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2UaiSTD73I/AAAAAAAAADU/4WIchCzJKlw/s1600-h/Maestro-1st+snow+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2UaiSTD73I/AAAAAAAAADU/4WIchCzJKlw/s320/Maestro-1st+snow+005.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2Uan5_ELPI/AAAAAAAAADc/TWBp-wHcRx4/s1600-h/Maestro-1st+snow+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_z-5OLcn36dk/S2Uan5_ELPI/AAAAAAAAADc/TWBp-wHcRx4/s320/Maestro-1st+snow+002.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Week 4 began with a most memorable walk in the park. Ryan and Maestro joined me for this one this past Sunday. That in and of itself is sweet and worthy of rememberance; however, I had never felt so thankful to be accompanied then when the strange & bloody dog began exploring the park and the street near the park while we were there. Yes, you read that right. Strange. Bloody. Dog. <br />
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She seemed nice enough actually. No growling or whining or anything. She was minding her own business, completely unaware that she was freaking out small children and women with babies and me with my fam. Ryan called animal control and we hung around in the van. Her owner came by before animal control got there thankfully. Apparently she had broken through a plate glass window and took off running. I was all, Dude! What goes on in that house to make a dog run through a plate glass window just to get away from you?<br />
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Anyway, we gave the owner some treats so he could try to lure the errant dog back to him. I wish I'd had my camera, and that I could remember the dogs name. It started with a C?...or a K? I think she would have even been cute, if not for the blood dripping from the snout and all.<br />
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The rest of my walks this week have been downright uneventful in comparison. I'm enjoying them though. 15 minutes at a pretty fast clip is starting to feel like an actual workout! I'm feeling strange tension in my IT band that I've not experienced before. In the past I've gotten shin splints and tightness in the calf but not in my IT band. Maybe I just notice it now because I know what an IT band is? *shrug* Guess it's time for a massage. Who wants to trade?Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-79327509650990766142010-01-23T17:01:00.002-05:002010-01-24T13:11:38.171-05:00Road HazardsI've learned a few things this week. Where ever one choses to walk, there are inherent hazards to be watchful of. <br />
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Yesterday I took my walk in the mall. Very dangerous place. Mental note: only walk in the mall when you can do so <em>before </em>the retail traps open. The lure to spend money I don't have on pretty things I don't need is too great. It is almost as dangerous to be walking that close to those buttery, salted pretzles they have in the mall. I had to talk myself out of buying one after my walk. I am not dieting but I have resolved to not reward myself with food. There are so many other things that won't add to my ...mmmm...bottom line ... that can be used to motivate me. Pedicures for one. A guilt free afternoon in my underwear doing absolutely nothing productive. Those really cool harem pants from girlskirtmission.com that I have mooned over for almost a year now ...<br />
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Suprisingly, it is also dangerous to walk in the grocery store. I actually tried this today believe it or not. (I'll do anything to not be cold! lol) The grocery store is dangerous for an entirely different reason though; People! There are lots and lots of people. I made it through my 10 minute walk there without being bodily removed from the premises or seriously wounding anyone, but there were a few close calls. I don't think I'll be trying that again. <br />
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Tomorrow begins week 4 and my walk will bump up to a whole 15 minutes. I'm excited and leery all at the same time. The change is beginning to feel like it could become a real and lasting change but there are still challenges ahead to make it that. And at the end of this coming week I will have kept my goals for one whole month. February will be the shift into actually running and March will be preparing for the 5k. I think I'll have to reward myself with those aforementioned ultra-cool harem pants after I've completed the 5k. First up is to complete month one though. So, 15 minute walks here I come and once there have been 7 of you I am going to get myself a pedicure.Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-28885225137455350662010-01-21T11:22:00.000-05:002010-01-21T11:22:18.804-05:00Checking in ...I can't believe I'm almost to the end of week 3. And I've not missed a day since that first weekend! ;)<br />
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Today I took myself up to the open air shopping center for my walk again. Sadly it wasn't as warm as some previous days have been. It was actually pretty cold but I made myself get out and do it anyway. (Did I mention I hate cold weather?) I could have driven out to the mall but it seemed silly to drive that far to walk for 10 minutes. On a side note, you'd be suprised just how far you can walk in 10 minutes time. <br />
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If I can convince myself to get up earlier I may go ahead and truck out to the mall for the rest of this week and next. We'll see. Today I'm just celebrating because I'm still doing it, I'm still excited about it and that makes for one less thing to beat myself up about. Hooray!Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-21897593990755918122010-01-17T17:26:00.000-05:002010-01-17T17:26:54.881-05:00I did it! I did it! *happy dance*<br />
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The hurdle of weekend two has been successfully jumped! 5 minutes 'round the coffee table yesterday AND 10 minutes 'round the shopping center today. Yay! Despite the rain it was warm enough today to walk the covered outdoor shopping center near the house so I was outside even, which was fantastic! And bumping up to 10 minutes felt really good. <br />
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</div>That is what I looked like back when I rode my bike from Norfolk, Va to Washington, DC. I think this is day 3. I have this one on my fridge as a daily motivator and reminder of what my goal is.<br />
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And here are some other pics from the event. It's crazy how young I look. And I love the guy walking by checking me out in the middle pic. LOL The ladies in the bunny ears were in the van tailing all of the riders and so they were right behind me for almost all four days of the ride. Without their spirit and energy, I'd have been toast. Love, love, love them. Wish I could remember their names. <br />
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It was such an awesome feeling to be involved in this event and to be able to complete as much of it as I did. The pics remind me of what I am capable of and make me feel invincible. Besides the 'do rag I wore under my helmet makes me giggle! :o) Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-89672194060768947582010-01-15T16:15:00.001-05:002010-01-15T16:19:53.694-05:00This week in the newsSo far, So good! Everyday this week I have walked my 5 minutes around the coffee table. It's so ridiculous that I can't help but dance as I walk. Then the dog starts to bark at me. I tried to get him to dance with me but apparently it is his opinion that I am 'officially' off my rocker and probably a danger to myself and others. I think this puts me just a step or two above the vacuum cleaner, which in his mind is the devil and must be stopped at all costs. I wonder if I get extra points for making my goal in spite of the added dog hazard? hhmmmm<br />
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I'm looking forward to the day when this plan has built up into a <em>good </em>workout. You know, the type where you actually break a sweat and are just a teensy bit sore the next day? That's gonna feel good! I can appreciate the slow start and steady build up of intensity though. It makes the task ahead so much less daunting and I hope it will make the more intense workouts to come seem less daunting as well. <br />
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Next week, or the week after, this dog & pony show goes on the road. I don't quite have the funds together for the gym yet and I'd most likely feel silly staying only 10 minutes anyway so the weeks that I'm just walking-building up to running-I'll be headed up to MacArthur Mall in the mornings. I'm pretty sure they won't let me run there though so I'll have to have the gym money by week 5 or 6, if at all possible.<br />
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Next challenge: The Weekend Hurdle. <br />
Stay tuned. I am determined to hit both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. It might not be first thing in the morning because Ryan is so warm and cuddly but I <em>will</em> get my walk in. *steely eyed glare*Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-42329036522882880742010-01-11T21:47:00.000-05:002010-01-11T22:03:17.303-05:00Weekend trip up & Week 2Wow! What a weekend!<br />
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Dinner with friends Friday and Saturday nights, Avatar in 3D, Dallas stomped the Eagles and I didn't get dressed on Sunday till after 3pm. It doesn't get much better than that!<br />
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Epic Fail on the workout front though, Saturday and Sunday. =( I didn't put my workout clothes on either day. One thing is very clear; the weekends are going to be the toughest part about sticking to these workout goals. I'm used to sleeping in, cuddling with Ryan, and occassionally not even getting dressed on a Sunday. I don't think getting up early to run is going to work out so much for me on the weekends. I may be able to plan the workouts later in the day and save the naked Sundays as a reward for meeting a benchmark on my goals though. I'll let you know how it goes next weekend. <br />
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On the up side I did get up this morning and walk the 5 minutes I was supposed to. I haven't joined the gym yet and it was too cold outside for me so you should have seen me walking circles around my living room table. Dog thought I was nuts! hahaha<br />
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P.S. No, I don't <em>really</em> care that Dallas stomped the Eagles but Ryan is happy, so I'm happy.Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-44658288538575789402010-01-07T17:42:00.000-05:002010-01-11T22:05:14.346-05:00Day 4 and countingThis has been my fourth morning getting up and putting my workout clothes on first thing. Funny how just being dressed can be a motivator. I get more done once I've walked in and out the front door for my pretend workout then I normally do. I'm even feeling called to try to get up earlier in the morning. Imagine that! It's going to be necessary anyway once my workouts pick up into something more substantial. I forgot when making my plan that I have the dog to take care of in the morning. Oh, and also that I would have to eat breakfast. So, first, first thing I put my workout clothes on, let dog out to pee, eat a small breakfast while trying to get Maestro to eat too, check my calendar for the day while I let my breakfast settle, then put dog back in cage and go workout. <br />
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So far I'm feeling pretty positive about it. Just getting dressed really isn't that hard, especially when it's cold out. =) I feel the urge to actually do more, to actually workout, but I'm fighting it. Baby steps will hopefully lead to a full fledged habit, at least that is the plan. *fingers crossed*<br />
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Also, had a meeting with a local womens gym today just to see. Seeing as how I'm mostly unemployed and all, a monthly gym membership is pretty well out of range but I figured you never know what specials will be out there in this economy. Besides, seeing as how much I <em>loath </em>cold weather, I will need somewhere to workout. It was a no-go with the womens gym. They want too much money and and I didn't care for their hard sell, even though they do have really cool features. However, I am going to save my pennies for the local community gym. It's right up the street, they have all the regular ammenities of a privately owned gym plus a full size pool and it's only $120 for the year. Course they don't have free group classes and the $120 has to be paid all at once but it's a fraction of what most gyms cost and it will get me out of the weather. Yay!Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-26736695763819268452010-01-04T22:58:00.000-05:002010-01-10T23:35:07.215-05:00What's the plan Stan?Well Stan, the plan, my man, is as follows:<br />
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Week 1 (1/3 to 1/9) - Lay out workout clothes before going to bed every night. Put them on first thing in the morning. Walk out the door. After that, come back inside and do whatever. <br />
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Week 2 (1/10 to 1/16) - Lay out workout clothes before going to bed every night. Put them on first thing, walk out the door and walk for 5 minutes.<br />
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Week 3 (1/17 to 1/23) - Lay out workout clothes before going to bed every night. Put them on first thing and walk 10 minutes. <br />
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Week 4 (1/24 to 1/30) - Get out the door and walk 15 minutes.<br />
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Week 5 (1/31 to 2/6) - Get out the door, walk 15 minutes with a couple 30 second jogging intervals thrown in.<br />
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Week 6 (2/7 to 2/13) - Walk 20 minutes with four 30 second jogging intervals.<br />
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Week 7 (2/14 to 2/20) - Jog/Walk 20 minutes <br />
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Week 8 (2/21 to 2/27) - Jog 20 minutes with a couple of walk breaks<br />
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Week 9 (2/28 to 3/6) - Sun - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Mon - Run/Walk 15 minutes<br />
Tues - Run/Walk 2 miles <br />
Wed - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Thurs - Run/Walk 15 minutes<br />
Fri - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Sat - Run/Walk 30 minutes <br />
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Week 10 (3/7 to 3/13) - Sun - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Mon - Run/Walk 20 minutes <br />
Tues - Run/Walk 2 miles<br />
Wed - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Thurs - Run/Walk 20 minutes <br />
Fri - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Sat - Run/Walk 35 minutes<br />
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Week 11 (3/14 to 3/20) - Sun - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Mon - Run/Walk 25 minutes <br />
Tues - Run/Walk 2 miles <br />
Wed - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Thurs - Run/Walk 25 minutes <br />
Fri - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Sat - Run 30 minutes<br />
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Week 12 (3/21 to 3/27) - Sun - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Mon - Run 25 minutes <br />
Tues - Run 2 miles<br />
Wed - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Thurs - Run 30 minutes <br />
Fri - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
Sat - Crosstrain/No Run<br />
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<strong>Sunday, March 28th 9am</strong> <strong>Run a 5k at the Va Duathlon!!!</strong>Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760843872581210311.post-11951031944113528172010-01-03T17:13:00.001-05:002010-01-10T22:57:14.755-05:00Who's got a blog?Helloooooo Internet! <br />
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Here I am, about to break last years resolution to NOT make anymore dang resolutions because, like everyone else, I don't keep them. I get frustrated, discouraged or distracted; and I give up. But that inner drive to change, to keep moving, to strive to make my life and myself just a teensy bit better just won't give up either. Thank the Gods! <br />
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This year I did my research though. Habits, good ones or bad ones, don't become 'habitual' over night. They take time to ingrain them, to make them automatic, to make it feel easy, natural. This year a friend turned me on to someone who wrote <a href="http://zenhabits.net/2009/12/the-definitive-guide-to-sticking-to-your-new-years-resolutions/">this awesome blog</a> about how to make changes that stick. Check it out. I highly recommend it, especially if you made resolutions. <br />
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Basically the idea is to choose ONE goal at a time (Novel idea that. Just one? You sure?) and break it in to several tiny, tiny, turtle steps, make the first step be so ludicrously simple that there is no chance of failure *and* make it as public as possible so that everyone knows and can support you. Or maybe it's so that if you fail everyone knows and can laugh at you. Not sure. <br />
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Anyway, there's a bit more to it than that but you get the idea. So, in an effort to stem the mounting flow of adipose and cellulite to my thighs and belly and to help me not die when I try to do some of the things I want to do in the coming year (hiking, kayaking, climbing single flights of stairs) my first goal to work towards in the new year is workin' on my fitness, daily. (Go ahead, roll your eyes. It's OK. I can't see you.)<br />
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I'll be posting The Plan soon. Atleast the first 8 or 12 weeks of it but you can see from my tag line the major, major, crazy 28 week goal is to run a 1/2 marathon. I once rode a bicycle 350 miles in 4 days so a 13.1 mile run isn't as crazy as it sounds BUT I need you people, my friends and family and internet connections, to do it. Don't worry, you don't have to <em>actually</em> put forth any effort. Just knowing that you know should be just the kick in the pants I'm looking for. That folks is why Lily has a blog. <br />
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Plan starts tonight. And my ludicrously easy first step: Lay out workout clothes before going to bed each night. Put them on first thing in the morning and walk out the front door in them. After that I can go back inside and do whatever I want. HaHa! <br />
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If your reading, leave a comment or send me an email, let me know you're here. Better yet, do you have a goal? Leave a comment and tell me about it.Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361570271964231341noreply@blogger.com3