At least for this moment in time. I need to get started up again. I'm sure it would feel good, even if I was wheezing and struggling for a bit.
However, I have somehow still managed to lose some weight. As of this morning I'm at 204. I'm not really sure how that worked out but I'm really pleased about it.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Running
is not for people working 6 days a week for 10 to 11 hours a day as a supervisor. Nope. At least not like an uber cool professional runner like Angela. I saw her running today. Jealous. :(
Friday, July 29, 2011
210
210. Two mutha fuckin' ten. :) It was nice to see that on the scale this morning. Certainly made this rainy and overcast day seem full of light. Hahaha... light. Get it? Like the weight I'm moving towards? *sigh*
I ran last night even though I wasn't super into it. At least not initially, once I got going my body just fell into it's rhythm and did it's thing. So my brain was free to wander (oh yeah, ran 3.5 miles aaaand I picked berries after work too). And wander it did. I started to see patterns with my emotions and my feelings. When a friendship or relationship in my life changes I automatically think and feel that it was somehow my fault. That it was something I did or did not do.
Bestie places the blame on a patriarchal society and/or learned helplessness. I'm not entirely sure I see where she's coming from. I'm trying to think about how a patriarchal society would make me feel like everything is my fault. There's just no connection there for me. Especially because I grew up in a single parent household, in which the single parent was my Mom. I certainly didn't get blamed for things that weren't my fault. I'm scratching my head here.
Learned helplessness is when a person feels powerless to change their situation. Again, I'm not sure how this relates to me placing blame on myself. I've definitely put myself in situations when I know what the outcome is going to be and that that outcome is going to be negative, but that's not the same thing. That would be more.. oh let's say.. self destructive or sadistic.
Oh damn... I just read some stuff that resounded with the shit that I've been thinking about last night and this morning. And yeah it's the internet, the MOST reliable source ever so of course it's all super accurate and all fact. The writer said that people who internalize bad stuff are often at a greater risk for depression. I can see that and I can relate to it. I know in the past when I was having a tough time, I would often think a lot of things going wrong was a result of something I did or didn't do. I would spiral into this self loathing and depressed state. There were times when I could bear to get out of bed or leave my room.
"So if a relationship breaks down the self-blamer may exclusively blame themselves 'I ruin everything!' rather than seeing outside factors such as the ex-partners behavior or external stresses on the relationship as also partially to blame."
"You may be a person who sees reality in very 'black or white' ways and applies perfectionist standards to your own performance and behavior meaning you continually let yourself down and then have an excuse to 'lash' yourself with recriminations."
Wow... who knew. I knew I held myself to perfection standards when myself was concerned. However, I didn't know that I held myself to perfection standards when others are concerned as well. And I feel stupid for that. How could I not see it?
Lots to think about. Kind of a splotchy jump around ish not super composed post.
On a happy note, I'm going into Anchorage today. That's why the picture of sushi is at the top of the post. I'm going to eat sushi when I'm there. And it's going to be fantastic.
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| Um... Yum. |
I ran last night even though I wasn't super into it. At least not initially, once I got going my body just fell into it's rhythm and did it's thing. So my brain was free to wander (oh yeah, ran 3.5 miles aaaand I picked berries after work too). And wander it did. I started to see patterns with my emotions and my feelings. When a friendship or relationship in my life changes I automatically think and feel that it was somehow my fault. That it was something I did or did not do.
Bestie places the blame on a patriarchal society and/or learned helplessness. I'm not entirely sure I see where she's coming from. I'm trying to think about how a patriarchal society would make me feel like everything is my fault. There's just no connection there for me. Especially because I grew up in a single parent household, in which the single parent was my Mom. I certainly didn't get blamed for things that weren't my fault. I'm scratching my head here.
Learned helplessness is when a person feels powerless to change their situation. Again, I'm not sure how this relates to me placing blame on myself. I've definitely put myself in situations when I know what the outcome is going to be and that that outcome is going to be negative, but that's not the same thing. That would be more.. oh let's say.. self destructive or sadistic.
Oh damn... I just read some stuff that resounded with the shit that I've been thinking about last night and this morning. And yeah it's the internet, the MOST reliable source ever so of course it's all super accurate and all fact. The writer said that people who internalize bad stuff are often at a greater risk for depression. I can see that and I can relate to it. I know in the past when I was having a tough time, I would often think a lot of things going wrong was a result of something I did or didn't do. I would spiral into this self loathing and depressed state. There were times when I could bear to get out of bed or leave my room.
"So if a relationship breaks down the self-blamer may exclusively blame themselves 'I ruin everything!' rather than seeing outside factors such as the ex-partners behavior or external stresses on the relationship as also partially to blame."
"You may be a person who sees reality in very 'black or white' ways and applies perfectionist standards to your own performance and behavior meaning you continually let yourself down and then have an excuse to 'lash' yourself with recriminations."
Wow... who knew. I knew I held myself to perfection standards when myself was concerned. However, I didn't know that I held myself to perfection standards when others are concerned as well. And I feel stupid for that. How could I not see it?
Lots to think about. Kind of a splotchy jump around ish not super composed post.
On a happy note, I'm going into Anchorage today. That's why the picture of sushi is at the top of the post. I'm going to eat sushi when I'm there. And it's going to be fantastic.
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| For fantastic fun. I don't think I'd ever eat this sushi though. |
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
213
I might have even been able to say 212. But I erred on the side of the heavier poundage. Moving in the right direction, I'm moving in the right direction. *happy sigh* It's slow but it's lasting. Supposedly I have 50 more lbs to lose before I'm in the normal body mass index range for my height. I don't know if I'll ever get there, but I'm gonna keep plugging away at it. If I do 2 lbs every two weeks that's a year. That blows my mind. Blows.
Ayaire came in on Friday and she came on my run with me. I ran from the yield sign up to the top of the hill and then turned around and ran/walked back to town with her after I caught up with her. It was a relaxing run which was really nice. It was also nice having someone there with me. Being able to chat and such on the walking portions.
Because I've been slacking off on making myself run, I printed off a new schedule. Same schedule just a new sheet so I get the pleasure of marking off the runs that I do. I think it'll remotivate me and I'll get back into running 3 to 4 times a week instead of 1 to 2 times a week. It better anyways. :) I should also look for a 5k in September or something so I have something to work towards. And an excuse to be in Anchorage for it!
I ran last night. I was super tired and that made me feel super slow. But I ran 2.5 miles instead of sitting on my butt, so I consider it a win.
Ayaire came in on Friday and she came on my run with me. I ran from the yield sign up to the top of the hill and then turned around and ran/walked back to town with her after I caught up with her. It was a relaxing run which was really nice. It was also nice having someone there with me. Being able to chat and such on the walking portions.
Because I've been slacking off on making myself run, I printed off a new schedule. Same schedule just a new sheet so I get the pleasure of marking off the runs that I do. I think it'll remotivate me and I'll get back into running 3 to 4 times a week instead of 1 to 2 times a week. It better anyways. :) I should also look for a 5k in September or something so I have something to work towards. And an excuse to be in Anchorage for it!
I ran last night. I was super tired and that made me feel super slow. But I ran 2.5 miles instead of sitting on my butt, so I consider it a win.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
214
Had a bit of a lazy weekend. But I didn't deviate too badly on my portions and eating. As a result I'm 214. That's one less folks. One in the right direction. It's a slow process but it feels good. And it feels permanent. Which is rather an incredible feeling.
I've had some amazing runs recently (not a lot of them, but they've been amazing). Last night (Monday the 18th) I went for a 3 mile run and I hauled my tushie as fast as it could go. I was sweating and heave-ing and ho-ing and loving every second. I'm pretty sure I was under 12 minutes miles. Not fast for some but fast for me. I'm slowly learning that that's what matters. It matters than I'm running. That I'm improving. That I'm doing this for myself. That I feel encouraged and happy about this change in my life.
It rained all weekend. ALL WEEKEND. Heavily. It was not conducive to running. But honestly neither was my frame of mind. I had a rather depressed patch over the weekend. I didn't really want to see anyone Saturday or Sunday. I slept a lot. I turned my phone off Sunday and it's been off since then. I'll probably turn it on today. It's been kind of nice though, leaving it in my room and not really thinking about it or caring about it. I'm not entirely certain why my mood was so foul. I have some ideas. Work is delayed on the White Alice project but once it gets started and there's a big push, it'll mostly be over this summer. That's one job down. The NALEMP stuff is running pretty smoothly. Just starting up at this point. IGAP is ongoing and continuing so it's kind of the only thing that would keep me here longer than it takes to finish WA and NALEMP. But I have nothing to make me leave. I have nothing to keep me here, but I have nothing to make me go either. I want some kind of dream, some kind of goal. Maybe that's why I can't sleep sometimes. I don't want to sleep because I have nothing to dream about. How do people find what makes them passionate? Are they born with it? Sigh...
The run before Monday was Thursday the 14th. Mom and I went up to Gram Janice's to see some big ol' owls that had been hanging out in her hood. We went up kinda late because this sleepy little panda dozed off and took a nap. (In addition to my running schedule going to hell, my sleep has been way off as well.) I was decked out in my running gear though, so about 40 minutes before Momma took off back to town in the car, I took off on my feet. I ran along the low road and then up to the top near the pretty tree and back down to the first stretch of road. I kept looking behind me after I got down the hill but she wasn't anywhere in sight. I didn't see her till I was around the tank farm. I kept my speed up and then sprinted across the slough bridge, barely beating her. :) I was so proud of myself! I so felt like Rocky when he climbs all the stairs and does the fist pump thing into the air. I walked/jogged my exuberant ass home and then ate popcorn (the new favorite snack).
I haven't done much walking but I did pick berries on the 13th and the 18th. That's a different kind of working out. My legs were super tundra sore after the 13th. Lol... Better get myself back into Native shape.
I've had some amazing runs recently (not a lot of them, but they've been amazing). Last night (Monday the 18th) I went for a 3 mile run and I hauled my tushie as fast as it could go. I was sweating and heave-ing and ho-ing and loving every second. I'm pretty sure I was under 12 minutes miles. Not fast for some but fast for me. I'm slowly learning that that's what matters. It matters than I'm running. That I'm improving. That I'm doing this for myself. That I feel encouraged and happy about this change in my life.
It rained all weekend. ALL WEEKEND. Heavily. It was not conducive to running. But honestly neither was my frame of mind. I had a rather depressed patch over the weekend. I didn't really want to see anyone Saturday or Sunday. I slept a lot. I turned my phone off Sunday and it's been off since then. I'll probably turn it on today. It's been kind of nice though, leaving it in my room and not really thinking about it or caring about it. I'm not entirely certain why my mood was so foul. I have some ideas. Work is delayed on the White Alice project but once it gets started and there's a big push, it'll mostly be over this summer. That's one job down. The NALEMP stuff is running pretty smoothly. Just starting up at this point. IGAP is ongoing and continuing so it's kind of the only thing that would keep me here longer than it takes to finish WA and NALEMP. But I have nothing to make me leave. I have nothing to keep me here, but I have nothing to make me go either. I want some kind of dream, some kind of goal. Maybe that's why I can't sleep sometimes. I don't want to sleep because I have nothing to dream about. How do people find what makes them passionate? Are they born with it? Sigh...
The run before Monday was Thursday the 14th. Mom and I went up to Gram Janice's to see some big ol' owls that had been hanging out in her hood. We went up kinda late because this sleepy little panda dozed off and took a nap. (In addition to my running schedule going to hell, my sleep has been way off as well.) I was decked out in my running gear though, so about 40 minutes before Momma took off back to town in the car, I took off on my feet. I ran along the low road and then up to the top near the pretty tree and back down to the first stretch of road. I kept looking behind me after I got down the hill but she wasn't anywhere in sight. I didn't see her till I was around the tank farm. I kept my speed up and then sprinted across the slough bridge, barely beating her. :) I was so proud of myself! I so felt like Rocky when he climbs all the stairs and does the fist pump thing into the air. I walked/jogged my exuberant ass home and then ate popcorn (the new favorite snack).
I haven't done much walking but I did pick berries on the 13th and the 18th. That's a different kind of working out. My legs were super tundra sore after the 13th. Lol... Better get myself back into Native shape.
Monday, July 11, 2011
No more weeks
The training schedule is over. And while I've been much more lack-a-daisy about running. I still have been running. I have maintained 215.
I ran on Wednesday, after taking a week off, and it felt amazing. My little legs wanted to go so I let them. We ran up to the top of the steep hill (just past the pretty tree, everyone should know which tree I'm talking about) and then turned around and started cruising down the hill when my iPod battery died! How rude! I ran the rest of the run with the sound of my haggard breathing moving in and out of my lungs. I ran just under 4 miles. Lovely.
I ran on Saturday. I was planning on a short run, but felt really good by the time I got to the turn off for first hill. So my ass thinking it's hot shit decides to just run on up first hill. On the tundra. It was steeper and longer than I thought. I pushed and pushed and pushed and got to the last steep part before it tapers off gently and couldn't get any more oxygen into my lungs. I had to walk the last part. I ran a wee bit more on the steep part, got bit by two bugs, and then scuddled my hiney down the not so steep 4-wheeler trail. I had a tough time catching my wind the whole way home. Soon as I think I'd got it back I'd speed up and within seconds be heaving and in pain. So I paced myself and my fantastic hot stuff run turned into a putt-putt home. Ah well. Cest la vie. I still ran. And it still felt good.
I ran on Wednesday, after taking a week off, and it felt amazing. My little legs wanted to go so I let them. We ran up to the top of the steep hill (just past the pretty tree, everyone should know which tree I'm talking about) and then turned around and started cruising down the hill when my iPod battery died! How rude! I ran the rest of the run with the sound of my haggard breathing moving in and out of my lungs. I ran just under 4 miles. Lovely.
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| The incontrovertibly rude iPod that puttered out on my run. |
I ran on Saturday. I was planning on a short run, but felt really good by the time I got to the turn off for first hill. So my ass thinking it's hot shit decides to just run on up first hill. On the tundra. It was steeper and longer than I thought. I pushed and pushed and pushed and got to the last steep part before it tapers off gently and couldn't get any more oxygen into my lungs. I had to walk the last part. I ran a wee bit more on the steep part, got bit by two bugs, and then scuddled my hiney down the not so steep 4-wheeler trail. I had a tough time catching my wind the whole way home. Soon as I think I'd got it back I'd speed up and within seconds be heaving and in pain. So I paced myself and my fantastic hot stuff run turned into a putt-putt home. Ah well. Cest la vie. I still ran. And it still felt good.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Week VIII
So far I've maintained 215. This is a good thing. I will start running again. As soon as I get some time. Granted over the 3 day weekend I could have made time but it was a holiday. I wanted to get toasted and play legos. It was a rather lame finish to my 8 weeks running.
However, berry picking season will shortly be upon us, as well as silvers. My running may not stay very regular, but I will keep running. It just may be adjusted to subsistence needs.
Day seven
No run. I was super hung over. And I mean SUPER. :) It was fantastic. I kitten napped most of the day.
Day six
No run. By the end of the day I could barely walk. Let alone run. I moved boxes around in the sheds, packed up tubs of yarn from my room, filled 5 cakes while Momma base iced them, and then put together the new grill. I should have stopped with the cakes because my back was already hurting from carrying stuff and hunching over a table. But no... I had to get the grill put together.
Day five
No run. There is no time these days. I can't wait for this NSEDC order to be done with. The Evert's order came in today so I left work early and put it away. It was something upwards of 15 boxes of cake stuff. I was tired afterwards. We haven't even been cooking. Just eating salads and nuking shit.
Day four
My body said no. It was achy and tired. So I listened and rested.
However, berry picking season will shortly be upon us, as well as silvers. My running may not stay very regular, but I will keep running. It just may be adjusted to subsistence needs.
Day seven
No run. I was super hung over. And I mean SUPER. :) It was fantastic. I kitten napped most of the day.
Day six
No run. By the end of the day I could barely walk. Let alone run. I moved boxes around in the sheds, packed up tubs of yarn from my room, filled 5 cakes while Momma base iced them, and then put together the new grill. I should have stopped with the cakes because my back was already hurting from carrying stuff and hunching over a table. But no... I had to get the grill put together.
Day five
No run. There is no time these days. I can't wait for this NSEDC order to be done with. The Evert's order came in today so I left work early and put it away. It was something upwards of 15 boxes of cake stuff. I was tired afterwards. We haven't even been cooking. Just eating salads and nuking shit.
Day four
My body said no. It was achy and tired. So I listened and rested.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Week VIII
Day four - I'm back into my smaller jeans. And down a belt hole size. Win. In addition to being a win it's also incredibly encouraging.
Day three - Tired morning. I couldn't drag myself out of bed at 7:30 like I wanted to. Had to settle with 8:30 and a 9 am work time. It was a long day and I didn't have a lot of motivation to run after work, but I really wanted to. Which seems like a contradiction but it's how I felt. :) My body was kind of saying no my brain was saying a huge yes. I went with yes.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 3.4 miles
Cool down - walk home
Day two - After today I've decided running schedules were not meant for people to do subsistence. Went to check net at 8:30 this morning. Cut fish and put it away till a little after 3. Then I helped Mom with some stuff and ran some errands. Before I knew it it was midnight. So no, I didn't keep to my schedule yet again. I did run Monday though. Maybe I'm a Monday, Wednesday, Friday runner as opposed to a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday runner. I think as long as I get 3 runs in a week then I'm good to go. This is the last week of my schedule. I've been running for 8 weeks. I'm rather proud of myself. Three more days and then we'll see how focused I stay. If I start slacking I'll print another schedule but for now I'm going to stick to my 3 runs and a walk day with 3 optional days.
Day three - Tired morning. I couldn't drag myself out of bed at 7:30 like I wanted to. Had to settle with 8:30 and a 9 am work time. It was a long day and I didn't have a lot of motivation to run after work, but I really wanted to. Which seems like a contradiction but it's how I felt. :) My body was kind of saying no my brain was saying a huge yes. I went with yes.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 3.4 miles
Cool down - walk home
Day two - After today I've decided running schedules were not meant for people to do subsistence. Went to check net at 8:30 this morning. Cut fish and put it away till a little after 3. Then I helped Mom with some stuff and ran some errands. Before I knew it it was midnight. So no, I didn't keep to my schedule yet again. I did run Monday though. Maybe I'm a Monday, Wednesday, Friday runner as opposed to a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday runner. I think as long as I get 3 runs in a week then I'm good to go. This is the last week of my schedule. I've been running for 8 weeks. I'm rather proud of myself. Three more days and then we'll see how focused I stay. If I start slacking I'll print another schedule but for now I'm going to stick to my 3 runs and a walk day with 3 optional days.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Week VII
Week VIII - Day one
Time has not been in my favor these days. During the summer days, there is always something that needs to get done. I think perhaps, I need to be more conscious about setting aside time for running. Or taking the time. However it should be worded. Recap of the past week and a few days.
Week VII - Day 7 - 216
Flew home. I must have been kinda pooped because I overslept and missed my check in time by like a half an hour. Due to the fact that it was travel within Alaska on PenAir this wasn't an issue and I was able to check in, sit on my tushy in the terminal, and get on the plane just fine. I got home, unpacked a box and got to work. I cut the grass and then started in on getting the top to side poles put up on the fishrack. I got 5 of 'em on before Mom and I were hungry. Which leaves 3 more to go. After dinner I finished unpacking and put laundry away and fixed the sheets and was tuckered out. I decided to Ocarina of Time it up instead of running. Silly panda. But really. I feel as though I accomplished a lot.
And as a personal victory, for the first time in a good bit, I was conscious of the quantities of food that I was inhaling while I was in Anchorage. And I did not put on all the poundage back on. I was exceptionally proud of myself.
Week VII - Day 6
Semi-busy day. Slept in after staying up fairly late. Bought and shipped another 200 or so pounds of stuffafa. Walked and shopped with Miss Chelsea Lorraine. Panda napped and then had a fantastic evening with a gentleman friend.
Week VII - Day 5 - 216
Whoa busy. But good. Fabulously good. Another early day. I might just switch my schedule to 8 am. I'm not sure how I voluntarily feel about giving up my 9 am wake up though. Got to work and got my head right into the game and finished my grant with like 4 hours to spare. Yeah buddy. I felt inordinately proud of myself. Hustled my hiney home to eat me some lunchness, pack and got on the plane to Anchorage. Momma got an order for 26 half sheet cakes amidst the 3 wedding cakes she's busting out this summer so I needed to go on a supply run and will be the filler and boxer for this endeavor. Soon as I landed, I was off running around. Pulled everything from Costco and did one Freddies run before packing and dropping it all off at Evret's. No time, no time. But I had time enough to go out to dinner with my big seester Shauntel. Crush is heavenly. HEAVENLY.
Week VII - Day 4 - 217
After work I had an hour to get my ass fed and geared up to go set net. I was like 5 minutes late. Slacker! Went for a boat ride in the ocean with Joe, Ashley and Greg. I was in heaven. We set two nets, hung out a little but no luck, and then cruised back. On the way back I saw a little seal head pop out of the water and then swim away. :) Home again, home again. Turned my compost and worked on the grant. Blink of an eye = bedtime. No run. :(
Week VII - Day 3 - 217
Ran today. I just felt it. I was a little faster than my normal time. It was amazing. Even though it was a short one.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 2.4 miles
Cool down - walk home
Week VII - Day 2 - 218
Today was a perfect running day. It was breezy and a little over cast. Not too warm and bug free! Although bugs are a little earthly motivation to keep your ass moving. Mom offered to come meet me at the end of the 3.3 run to the second stop sign and I happily accepted her offer for a change of scenery. After my run I picked a bouquet of bluebells for the Momma.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run 3.3 miles to second stop sign
Cool down - walk to beach and back
Week VII - Day 1 - 218
Happy Monday. No running. Or at least I didn't run. I think I was stupid tired cause I woke up at 6:30 for job related responsibilities. Let's just say this girl is not a morning person.
Week VI - Day seven - 220
This is getting pretty hazy. Remember back this far. I don't think I wanted to walk but I made myself take a little half an hour walk just around town. And it felt good.
Week VI - Day six - 220
Didn't run today because I ran on Friday. I tell ya. This whole week was one day off. Today was a rather successful garage sale and picnic however. I ended up burnt. :)
Week VI - Day five - 220
Run panda run! I ran today. I don't remember what route I did though. I guess I need to be more diligent in my updates. It's tough when you're busy though. And I don't think it was an incredibly long run. Hm... Only my body will know. Not my brain.
Time has not been in my favor these days. During the summer days, there is always something that needs to get done. I think perhaps, I need to be more conscious about setting aside time for running. Or taking the time. However it should be worded. Recap of the past week and a few days.
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| The new fast shoes. Courtesy of Nike. Thanks Chelsea for encouraging me to try on lots of shoes. |
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| The new pink running shirt that fits! Underarmor. My Momma spoils me. |
Week VII - Day 7 - 216
Flew home. I must have been kinda pooped because I overslept and missed my check in time by like a half an hour. Due to the fact that it was travel within Alaska on PenAir this wasn't an issue and I was able to check in, sit on my tushy in the terminal, and get on the plane just fine. I got home, unpacked a box and got to work. I cut the grass and then started in on getting the top to side poles put up on the fishrack. I got 5 of 'em on before Mom and I were hungry. Which leaves 3 more to go. After dinner I finished unpacking and put laundry away and fixed the sheets and was tuckered out. I decided to Ocarina of Time it up instead of running. Silly panda. But really. I feel as though I accomplished a lot.
And as a personal victory, for the first time in a good bit, I was conscious of the quantities of food that I was inhaling while I was in Anchorage. And I did not put on all the poundage back on. I was exceptionally proud of myself.
Week VII - Day 6
Semi-busy day. Slept in after staying up fairly late. Bought and shipped another 200 or so pounds of stuffafa. Walked and shopped with Miss Chelsea Lorraine. Panda napped and then had a fantastic evening with a gentleman friend.
Week VII - Day 5 - 216
Whoa busy. But good. Fabulously good. Another early day. I might just switch my schedule to 8 am. I'm not sure how I voluntarily feel about giving up my 9 am wake up though. Got to work and got my head right into the game and finished my grant with like 4 hours to spare. Yeah buddy. I felt inordinately proud of myself. Hustled my hiney home to eat me some lunchness, pack and got on the plane to Anchorage. Momma got an order for 26 half sheet cakes amidst the 3 wedding cakes she's busting out this summer so I needed to go on a supply run and will be the filler and boxer for this endeavor. Soon as I landed, I was off running around. Pulled everything from Costco and did one Freddies run before packing and dropping it all off at Evret's. No time, no time. But I had time enough to go out to dinner with my big seester Shauntel. Crush is heavenly. HEAVENLY.
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| Crush - picture taken from their website |
Week VII - Day 4 - 217
After work I had an hour to get my ass fed and geared up to go set net. I was like 5 minutes late. Slacker! Went for a boat ride in the ocean with Joe, Ashley and Greg. I was in heaven. We set two nets, hung out a little but no luck, and then cruised back. On the way back I saw a little seal head pop out of the water and then swim away. :) Home again, home again. Turned my compost and worked on the grant. Blink of an eye = bedtime. No run. :(
Week VII - Day 3 - 217
Ran today. I just felt it. I was a little faster than my normal time. It was amazing. Even though it was a short one.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 2.4 miles
Cool down - walk home
Week VII - Day 2 - 218
Today was a perfect running day. It was breezy and a little over cast. Not too warm and bug free! Although bugs are a little earthly motivation to keep your ass moving. Mom offered to come meet me at the end of the 3.3 run to the second stop sign and I happily accepted her offer for a change of scenery. After my run I picked a bouquet of bluebells for the Momma.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run 3.3 miles to second stop sign
Cool down - walk to beach and back
Week VII - Day 1 - 218
Happy Monday. No running. Or at least I didn't run. I think I was stupid tired cause I woke up at 6:30 for job related responsibilities. Let's just say this girl is not a morning person.
Week VI - Day seven - 220
This is getting pretty hazy. Remember back this far. I don't think I wanted to walk but I made myself take a little half an hour walk just around town. And it felt good.
Week VI - Day six - 220
Didn't run today because I ran on Friday. I tell ya. This whole week was one day off. Today was a rather successful garage sale and picnic however. I ended up burnt. :)
Week VI - Day five - 220
Run panda run! I ran today. I don't remember what route I did though. I guess I need to be more diligent in my updates. It's tough when you're busy though. And I don't think it was an incredibly long run. Hm... Only my body will know. Not my brain.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Week VI
Day four - Was supposed to run today. Instead I cooked and ate dinner, moved some foam insulation, cut and collected wood for the fishrack, looked for a chainsaw, and blinked. Suddenly it was after midnight. I guess I'll give running tomorrow a go.
Day three - Made time for my run today. Seems I'm off a day from my schedule. I'm a day early or a day late. Your choice. :) Mom let me run up into the hills today. She took the car and met me at the second stop sign at the base of the hill by Gram Janice's. Instead of just running up to the 1.5 mile marker I was able to keep going! It was nice to see something different, even if it wasn't much.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 3.3 miles
Cool down - walk and stretch
Day two - So the weight thing. Losing it. I have been weighing myself daily but it's more to keep myself in check so I don't get over 220. Around this day I think I was at about 218 or 219. Rather sad. My legs however are toning and my belt is a wee bit looser, but nothing major is happening in that department. I just am not mentally there. I don't want to focus on eating smaller portions. So I'll just continue to run. And hopefully my head will follow. I didn't run today. I was exhausted. I don't remember always getting this tired or being this busy in the summer. Working full time is definitely an adjustment. I did finish the hand sewing on the quilt for my Mother though.
Day one - Short run. 2 miles. I never thought that I would consider 2 miles a short run. It feels good.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 2 miles
Cool down - walk home
Day 7 - Guess who rested today? ME! Flew home and was still rather tired. I did stay out kind of late though. Tehee!
Day 6 - THE RUN! Marty and I woke up early. She early than me. And we got all dressed up and piled in the car. We picked up Gail, parked the car, and then got on the bus to the Sullivan Arena. Marty went right into her chute, I went into mine and Gail into hers. Chelsea found me about a minute before the race started. She ran the whole race with me. I kinda felt like she wanted to run faster at first but kept to my pace, and we didn't stop and walk once. I was so proud of myself for running the entire 5 miles. My time was 1:03:14. And my average miles was 12.6 minutes. Kind of awesome for a first race. I got a water bottle and dammit I'm proud of it.
Day 5 - Rest day. Love my Fridays.
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| The run up to the second stop sign. |
Day three - Made time for my run today. Seems I'm off a day from my schedule. I'm a day early or a day late. Your choice. :) Mom let me run up into the hills today. She took the car and met me at the second stop sign at the base of the hill by Gram Janice's. Instead of just running up to the 1.5 mile marker I was able to keep going! It was nice to see something different, even if it wasn't much.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 3.3 miles
Cool down - walk and stretch
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| Directions. :) Cause I might get lost. |
Day two - So the weight thing. Losing it. I have been weighing myself daily but it's more to keep myself in check so I don't get over 220. Around this day I think I was at about 218 or 219. Rather sad. My legs however are toning and my belt is a wee bit looser, but nothing major is happening in that department. I just am not mentally there. I don't want to focus on eating smaller portions. So I'll just continue to run. And hopefully my head will follow. I didn't run today. I was exhausted. I don't remember always getting this tired or being this busy in the summer. Working full time is definitely an adjustment. I did finish the hand sewing on the quilt for my Mother though.
Day one - Short run. 2 miles. I never thought that I would consider 2 miles a short run. It feels good.
Warm up - walk to yield sign
Run - 2 miles
Cool down - walk home
Day 7 - Guess who rested today? ME! Flew home and was still rather tired. I did stay out kind of late though. Tehee!
Day 6 - THE RUN! Marty and I woke up early. She early than me. And we got all dressed up and piled in the car. We picked up Gail, parked the car, and then got on the bus to the Sullivan Arena. Marty went right into her chute, I went into mine and Gail into hers. Chelsea found me about a minute before the race started. She ran the whole race with me. I kinda felt like she wanted to run faster at first but kept to my pace, and we didn't stop and walk once. I was so proud of myself for running the entire 5 miles. My time was 1:03:14. And my average miles was 12.6 minutes. Kind of awesome for a first race. I got a water bottle and dammit I'm proud of it.
Day 5 - Rest day. Love my Fridays.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Week V
Day 5 - 218
Rest day before RACE DAY!
Day 4 - 218
Today's run was infinitely better than the day before. I felt like I could run forever. According to Google maps I ran over 4 miles! Holeh. :)
Warm up - .3 mile walk
Run - 4.2 miles
Cool down - .3 mile walk
Day 3 - 220
Today was an optional day but I ran because I didn't run on Tuesday. There was nothing in my heart that wanted to run on Tuesday. And today my run was miserable. After about a half a mile I normally find my pace and just kinda truck along. Today I never found my pace. It was miserable. At one point I seriously just wanted to stop and cry. But I pushed through and finished my run.
Warm up .3 mile walk
Run - 3.3 miles
Cool down - .3 mile walk
Day 2 - 220
I was pooped today. Too long of a run on Monday or too much of a weekend with Peeks and Lara here. I dunno. But I didn't run.
Rest day before RACE DAY!
Day 4 - 218
Today's run was infinitely better than the day before. I felt like I could run forever. According to Google maps I ran over 4 miles! Holeh. :)
Warm up - .3 mile walk
Run - 4.2 miles
Cool down - .3 mile walk
Day 3 - 220
Today was an optional day but I ran because I didn't run on Tuesday. There was nothing in my heart that wanted to run on Tuesday. And today my run was miserable. After about a half a mile I normally find my pace and just kinda truck along. Today I never found my pace. It was miserable. At one point I seriously just wanted to stop and cry. But I pushed through and finished my run.
Warm up .3 mile walk
Run - 3.3 miles
Cool down - .3 mile walk
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| My deli belly doom. :) I love rib sammiches. |
Day 2 - 220
I was pooped today. Too long of a run on Monday or too much of a weekend with Peeks and Lara here. I dunno. But I didn't run.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Week V
Day 1 - 220 Ew.
Run/walk or rest day. This Panda chose to run. I might have pushed myself a wee bit much though. I need to keep myself in check.
Warm up - .3 mile walk
Run - 3.6 miles
Cool down - .3 mile walk
Week IV
Day Seven - 222
I'm seriously sucking at the eating healthy portion of this goal. Fucking yo-yo bullshit that I put myself though. I didn't want to walk today, but I went anyway and I was glad that I did. I always feel good after I walk or run, so I don't know why I hesitate some days.
Walk - 2.2 miles
Day Six - 220
Back on track and feeling pretty good. I didn't really lose any ground slacking off on my program when I was in Juneau. Hooray for me!
Warm up - .3 miles
Run - 2.8 miles
Cool down - .3 miles
Day Five - 218
Rest day! We put up a shed. Not so much on the rest scene.
Day Four - 220
PK wanted to go to the bridge and I wanted to go but I needed to run so I had him drop me off approximately 2 miles from the bridge. Perfecto.
Warm up - just kinda stretched
Run - aprox 2 miles
Cool down - walk around till I could breathe
Day Three
Took a rest day. Had to scrub the tub and rack some vino in prep for the visiting of the brother and his girlfriend.
Run/walk or rest day. This Panda chose to run. I might have pushed myself a wee bit much though. I need to keep myself in check.
Warm up - .3 mile walk
Run - 3.6 miles
Cool down - .3 mile walk
Week IV
Day Seven - 222
I'm seriously sucking at the eating healthy portion of this goal. Fucking yo-yo bullshit that I put myself though. I didn't want to walk today, but I went anyway and I was glad that I did. I always feel good after I walk or run, so I don't know why I hesitate some days.
Walk - 2.2 miles
Day Six - 220
Back on track and feeling pretty good. I didn't really lose any ground slacking off on my program when I was in Juneau. Hooray for me!
Warm up - .3 miles
Run - 2.8 miles
Cool down - .3 miles
Day Five - 218
Rest day! We put up a shed. Not so much on the rest scene.
Day Four - 220
PK wanted to go to the bridge and I wanted to go but I needed to run so I had him drop me off approximately 2 miles from the bridge. Perfecto.
Warm up - just kinda stretched
Run - aprox 2 miles
Cool down - walk around till I could breathe
Day Three
Took a rest day. Had to scrub the tub and rack some vino in prep for the visiting of the brother and his girlfriend.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Week IV
I stumbled a wee bit on my running schedule. But I refuse to let that deter me from my overall goal of getting healthier.
Day Two - no scale access
Home. :) There's no place like it. I feel very motivated here. I can control my out of control eating here. This is a fantastic and necessary thing. I need to be better about that when I'm traveling. Eat a hell of a lot less.
Warm up - walk to the bridge
Run - 2.6 miles
Cool down - walk home
Day One - I can't even type my weight. It's too depressing.
Today was a run/walk or a rest day. I meandered a teeny bit with Karis and we also did some power shopping. Doesn't really count. I guess this means it was a rest day.
The good news is that they're only about 10 calories a pop. However, I usually order them with a full dinner of something else. So basically ordering them just tacks on calories. And then of course the wine or beer that I also can't seem to say no to. Calories just mount up when there is fantastic food and booze around me. I need to practice moderation. Seriously.
Day 7 - Week II
Fail. Didn't walk. Should have done something. Marathon glee episodes and then a terribly made horror flick. Fantastic, but again... lazy.
Day 6 - Week II
Fail. Didn't run. I let lazy rule me this day.
Day 5 - Week II
Fail. Well not technically but I consider it a fail. Friday is a rest day, but I should have flipped it with Thurs.
Day 4 - Week II
Fail. Bestie was more important than running. I stand by this.
Day 3 - Week II
Rest day. I rested. I got back into Anchorage at about 10 pm and stayed up till 5 am reading. I love my life sometimes. That was one of those moments when I adored my life.
Day Two - no scale access
Home. :) There's no place like it. I feel very motivated here. I can control my out of control eating here. This is a fantastic and necessary thing. I need to be better about that when I'm traveling. Eat a hell of a lot less.
Warm up - walk to the bridge
Run - 2.6 miles
Cool down - walk home
Day One - I can't even type my weight. It's too depressing.
Today was a run/walk or a rest day. I meandered a teeny bit with Karis and we also did some power shopping. Doesn't really count. I guess this means it was a rest day.
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| My latest addiction - Raw oysters |
Day 7 - Week II
Fail. Didn't walk. Should have done something. Marathon glee episodes and then a terribly made horror flick. Fantastic, but again... lazy.
Day 6 - Week II
Fail. Didn't run. I let lazy rule me this day.
Day 5 - Week II
Fail. Well not technically but I consider it a fail. Friday is a rest day, but I should have flipped it with Thurs.
Day 4 - Week II
Fail. Bestie was more important than running. I stand by this.
Day 3 - Week II
Rest day. I rested. I got back into Anchorage at about 10 pm and stayed up till 5 am reading. I love my life sometimes. That was one of those moments when I adored my life.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Week III
Day 2 - no scale access
Windy day. Not a fan. Flat country. Definitely a fan.
Warm up - .2 mile walk
Run - 2 miles
Cool down - .2 mile walk
Day 1 - 219
I walked 50 minutes Monday and it was such a beautiful walk. The trail that I ran on Saturday had another direction that I didn't take so I took that direction. Left instead of right, as it were. Amazing decision. It winded and turned and went over bridges like the running direction but then it came out at a lake. It was sunny and a lot of people were out and about but that didn't bother me. Gave me people to smile at.
Walk - 50 minutes
Day Seven - Week II
Okay so I didn't walk on Sunday. Technically. TECHNICALLY. I did walk around a little when I was going to and from places. So I probably got at least a half an hour of walking in, but I didn't not intentionally go out walking. So I guess I take this as Monday's optionaly rest day and Monday was my Sunday walk day. That works. Slight rearrange of stuff. I will not be derailed by this trip!
Windy day. Not a fan. Flat country. Definitely a fan.
Warm up - .2 mile walk
Run - 2 miles
Cool down - .2 mile walk
Day 1 - 219
I walked 50 minutes Monday and it was such a beautiful walk. The trail that I ran on Saturday had another direction that I didn't take so I took that direction. Left instead of right, as it were. Amazing decision. It winded and turned and went over bridges like the running direction but then it came out at a lake. It was sunny and a lot of people were out and about but that didn't bother me. Gave me people to smile at.
Walk - 50 minutes
Day Seven - Week II
Okay so I didn't walk on Sunday. Technically. TECHNICALLY. I did walk around a little when I was going to and from places. So I probably got at least a half an hour of walking in, but I didn't not intentionally go out walking. So I guess I take this as Monday's optionaly rest day and Monday was my Sunday walk day. That works. Slight rearrange of stuff. I will not be derailed by this trip!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Week II
Day Seven - 200
Yeesh. How depressing. I guess I shouldn't have eaten almost a whole small pizza from Moose's Tooth. I guess that's what happens when you get stood up. Or at least that's what happens when I get stood up. Lesson learned. But at least I'm putting myself out there. Even if I fail. I'm gonna be positive. Today is a walking day. It'll happen.
Day Six - unknown weight
Today was an off day. A few things went right, a few things went wrong. The wrong seemed to overshadow the right. However, I kept my promise to myself and did my running thing. And I felt better afterwards. Bonus. This whole running making me feel good. Kinda strange, but good. Very good.
Warm up - walking
Running - 2.4 miles. Ran on the trail RIGHT BY TERESA'S. Perfect. :)
Cool down - walking
Day Five - 217
I'm gonna struggle with eating on this trip. I was able to tell the moment I got to town and had cravings for sushi, chinese, and wine and fanciness. It's so frustrating loving food and loving that full feeling that comes from eating probably just a wee bit too much. Anyways... today was a rest day. I'm really starting to love my Fridays because they are rest days.
Day Four
Busy day, and yet I managed to fit my running in! I crushed and bagged my cans. The plane was supposed to be landing at 1:30 so I hopped on the treadmill at about 20 to one. I ran my mile and a half, walked to cool down and then the phone rang. It was Karen calling to say the flight was early! Who knew that was even possible with PenAir? I ran for the shower, ran out the door and was on my way to Anchorage before I knew it.
Warm up - stretch
Run - 1.5 miles on da treadmill, so not fun - I don't like treadmills anymore.
Cool down - walking
Yeesh. How depressing. I guess I shouldn't have eaten almost a whole small pizza from Moose's Tooth. I guess that's what happens when you get stood up. Or at least that's what happens when I get stood up. Lesson learned. But at least I'm putting myself out there. Even if I fail. I'm gonna be positive. Today is a walking day. It'll happen.
Day Six - unknown weight
Today was an off day. A few things went right, a few things went wrong. The wrong seemed to overshadow the right. However, I kept my promise to myself and did my running thing. And I felt better afterwards. Bonus. This whole running making me feel good. Kinda strange, but good. Very good.
Warm up - walking
Running - 2.4 miles. Ran on the trail RIGHT BY TERESA'S. Perfect. :)
Cool down - walking
Day Five - 217
I'm gonna struggle with eating on this trip. I was able to tell the moment I got to town and had cravings for sushi, chinese, and wine and fanciness. It's so frustrating loving food and loving that full feeling that comes from eating probably just a wee bit too much. Anyways... today was a rest day. I'm really starting to love my Fridays because they are rest days.
Day Four
Busy day, and yet I managed to fit my running in! I crushed and bagged my cans. The plane was supposed to be landing at 1:30 so I hopped on the treadmill at about 20 to one. I ran my mile and a half, walked to cool down and then the phone rang. It was Karen calling to say the flight was early! Who knew that was even possible with PenAir? I ran for the shower, ran out the door and was on my way to Anchorage before I knew it.
Warm up - stretch
Run - 1.5 miles on da treadmill, so not fun - I don't like treadmills anymore.
Cool down - walking
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Week II
Day Four - 216
Today is a running day, and I don't know when I'll be able to fit it in! I'm flying into Anchorage and as soon as I land I have to scuttle to a tattoo appointment. Potentially problematic. We'll see what gets worked out though. I'm bringing my running schedule with me. And I'm gonna do my damnedest to stick with it. It's gonna take some will power and motivation.
Day Three - 218
Holy crap today was busy. It's a good bloody thing that it was a run/walk or rest day. I took the rest option. Probably a good thing that I did. I worked on crushing and bagging cans until 6 and then cooked dinner. I was planning on relaxing and a box of seal showed up on our doorstep. I also had to get some laundry done and then packing commenced. Add in a trip to get rid of the scraps and some dog crap from the yard and it was midnight before I knew it.
Today is a running day, and I don't know when I'll be able to fit it in! I'm flying into Anchorage and as soon as I land I have to scuttle to a tattoo appointment. Potentially problematic. We'll see what gets worked out though. I'm bringing my running schedule with me. And I'm gonna do my damnedest to stick with it. It's gonna take some will power and motivation.
Day Three - 218
Holy crap today was busy. It's a good bloody thing that it was a run/walk or rest day. I took the rest option. Probably a good thing that I did. I worked on crushing and bagging cans until 6 and then cooked dinner. I was planning on relaxing and a box of seal showed up on our doorstep. I also had to get some laundry done and then packing commenced. Add in a trip to get rid of the scraps and some dog crap from the yard and it was midnight before I knew it.
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| Bearded Seal - Oogruk. Yummy. |
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Week II
Day Two - cont.
The run was fantastic. I had the kind of day that starts out with good stuff and slowly deteriorates to crap. So by the end of the work day I was just miserable. And wanted to cry. So I ran. And it was good. And I realize I'm using a lot of so's and and's, and that's just how it is. I must have pushed myself. I ran an 11 minute mile and a 12.5 minute mile. So under 12 minute average. Kind of rad.
Warm up - Walk to bridge
Run - 2 miles
Cool down- Walk home
The run was fantastic. I had the kind of day that starts out with good stuff and slowly deteriorates to crap. So by the end of the work day I was just miserable. And wanted to cry. So I ran. And it was good. And I realize I'm using a lot of so's and and's, and that's just how it is. I must have pushed myself. I ran an 11 minute mile and a 12.5 minute mile. So under 12 minute average. Kind of rad.
Warm up - Walk to bridge
Run - 2 miles
Cool down- Walk home
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Week II
Day Two - 217
Much better feeling this morning than yesterday morning when I stepped on the scale. I think one of my major problems is eating too fast. I eat too fast and end up super full. If I slowed down and let my body register that it has food in it's belly, and it's getting full then I would probably end up eating a lot less. I'm thinking if I want this change to stick and I want to continue to lose weight and be healthier than I'ma have to bust my ass of that habit.
Day One - 220
Oof. Getting on the scale this morning was a re-motivator. Sunday really did me in. I had pizza as a hang over cure. And then nibbled on crap for most of the day. Moderation. One piece of pizza instead of three probably would have been a better decision. Well, one or two Margaritas would have been a better decision than 3 or 4, but lets be realistic. I'm gonna have 3 or 4. That's just who I am at this juncture in my life.
Walk for one song - warm up
3 miles - run/walk
1 mile - run
Walk home from bridge - cool down
Much better feeling this morning than yesterday morning when I stepped on the scale. I think one of my major problems is eating too fast. I eat too fast and end up super full. If I slowed down and let my body register that it has food in it's belly, and it's getting full then I would probably end up eating a lot less. I'm thinking if I want this change to stick and I want to continue to lose weight and be healthier than I'ma have to bust my ass of that habit.
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| Sweaty |
Oof. Getting on the scale this morning was a re-motivator. Sunday really did me in. I had pizza as a hang over cure. And then nibbled on crap for most of the day. Moderation. One piece of pizza instead of three probably would have been a better decision. Well, one or two Margaritas would have been a better decision than 3 or 4, but lets be realistic. I'm gonna have 3 or 4. That's just who I am at this juncture in my life.
Walk for one song - warm up
3 miles - run/walk
1 mile - run
Walk home from bridge - cool down
Monday, May 16, 2011
Week I
Day 7 - 216
Sunday the day of rest. In my case the day of a 60 minute walk. I was a wee bit hungover today from over-indulging in Margaritas the evening before. And I over-indulged with pizza as a hangover remedy. But I pulled out my big girl shoes and went for my walk even though I put it off till late evening. Week I complete. I start Week II tomorrow and this will be a true test of my dedication because I start traveling on Thursday. Excited yes, I just have to keep my schedule.
Walk - 2.5 miles
Day 6 - 215
Kollin was supposed to spend the night on Friday and was heartbroken when I said no to him sleeping over on Saturday, but I stayed home all day Friday waiting for him to come over or call or anything. I had even confirmed with him on Thursday. Tough and mean auntie. However because I stayed home on Friday night I was rested on Saturday for my run. Good stuff. At the end of my run I sprinted over the bridge. :) I can't sprint for very long, but I figure it's gotta help a little especially if I lengthen the sprint as my lung capacity improves. Maybe this will help me build up speed. I know the run/walk scene is supposed to help you build endurance so you can run longer.
Walk to bridge - warm up
2 miles - run
Walk home - cool down
Sunday the day of rest. In my case the day of a 60 minute walk. I was a wee bit hungover today from over-indulging in Margaritas the evening before. And I over-indulged with pizza as a hangover remedy. But I pulled out my big girl shoes and went for my walk even though I put it off till late evening. Week I complete. I start Week II tomorrow and this will be a true test of my dedication because I start traveling on Thursday. Excited yes, I just have to keep my schedule.
Walk - 2.5 miles
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| Sunday this was my demise. No more! |
Kollin was supposed to spend the night on Friday and was heartbroken when I said no to him sleeping over on Saturday, but I stayed home all day Friday waiting for him to come over or call or anything. I had even confirmed with him on Thursday. Tough and mean auntie. However because I stayed home on Friday night I was rested on Saturday for my run. Good stuff. At the end of my run I sprinted over the bridge. :) I can't sprint for very long, but I figure it's gotta help a little especially if I lengthen the sprint as my lung capacity improves. Maybe this will help me build up speed. I know the run/walk scene is supposed to help you build endurance so you can run longer.
Walk to bridge - warm up
2 miles - run
Walk home - cool down
Friday, May 13, 2011
Week I
Day 5 - 215 lbs
Today is a rest day. And I'm thrilled. I was bad though and decided to eat a donut because it was a day old and it was like a quarter. It was fucking delicious.
Day 4 - 218 lbs
Thursday was a run day. And let me tell you.... I had no interest in running. Zip. It was windy. I'm so not a fan of the wind. At this time of the year it's cold and that whole going against. Far be it from me to be agreeable but I just don't like going against things like wind. But my Mom was a motivated factor. So I ran. And it felt good. Which surprised me. It still surprises me that I enjoy running sometimes and that it feels good. Hopefully it gets to be a more consistent feeling.
Walk to bridge - warm up
1.5 miles - run
Walk about - cool down
Day 3 - 217 lbs
Wednesday I did a walk/run day. I ran for a song, walked for a song, ran for a song, etc. It was rather entertaining. I believe I've decided this will be my routine when I have run/walk or rest days and I decide to run/walk
Walk to bridge - warm up
3 miles - run/walk
Walk home - cool down
Today is a rest day. And I'm thrilled. I was bad though and decided to eat a donut because it was a day old and it was like a quarter. It was fucking delicious.
This is what my donut looked like.
Day 4 - 218 lbs
Thursday was a run day. And let me tell you.... I had no interest in running. Zip. It was windy. I'm so not a fan of the wind. At this time of the year it's cold and that whole going against. Far be it from me to be agreeable but I just don't like going against things like wind. But my Mom was a motivated factor. So I ran. And it felt good. Which surprised me. It still surprises me that I enjoy running sometimes and that it feels good. Hopefully it gets to be a more consistent feeling.
Walk to bridge - warm up
1.5 miles - run
Walk about - cool down
Day 3 - 217 lbs
Wednesday I did a walk/run day. I ran for a song, walked for a song, ran for a song, etc. It was rather entertaining. I believe I've decided this will be my routine when I have run/walk or rest days and I decide to run/walk
Walk to bridge - warm up
3 miles - run/walk
Walk home - cool down
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Week I
Day 2 - 218
These pictures were taken. Not too inspiring yet. And damn terrifying posting them. Hopefully this will keep me accountable to what I'm trying to do for myself though.
Walk to bridge - warm up
2 miles - run
Walk home - cool down
Day 1 - 219
The first day of my running schedule. I'm committing myself to 8 weeks. And I hope to keep running after the 8 weeks are up, but at least this gives me a goal and an end point to make to towards. I want to be healthier. I want to look better without my clothes on. :)
These pictures were taken. Not too inspiring yet. And damn terrifying posting them. Hopefully this will keep me accountable to what I'm trying to do for myself though.
Walk to bridge - warm up
2 miles - run
Walk home - cool down
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| My face doesn't look bad. My arms are slightly chub. |
The first day of my running schedule. I'm committing myself to 8 weeks. And I hope to keep running after the 8 weeks are up, but at least this gives me a goal and an end point to make to towards. I want to be healthier. I want to look better without my clothes on. :)
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