I feel as though I should start by saying a big THANK YOU to the following, for the following:
1. Spirit of the Marathon for inspiring me to push myself. For making me realize that I have the ability to run 26.2 miles without dying...the older, more out of shape runners in this movie did it...so-can-I!
2. Boss's boss, without you my boobs would have jiggled all over the place throughout my run today and I would have likely given up and shortened my distance. Your t-shirt and sports bra are in the washer as I type.
3. Creepy Guy #1 who stared/gawked at me while your pulled your car into Napoli's...you put a little pep in my step as I sped up to make sure you weren't going to turn around and follow me like the creeper you are.
4. Creepy Guy #2 who pointed at me as you drove past in your little teal beat up POS car, like you knew me and were surprised to see me...you don't know me so please just keep your eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel. You also made me speed up ever so slightly, almost as though I thought I would be able to out-run your car if you decided to follow me...then again, by the looks of your car, I might just have been able to.
5. Steep hills and wind in my face for making me that much stronger...YOU SUCKED, by the way! I'm pretty sure I will hate you even more tomorrow when I struggle to walk.
6. Coworkers, you asking me how my run went allows me to talk about it and hopefully inspire you to take up running...and in turn, that inspires me to keep it up.
THANK YOU, each and every one of you
Today was my 6 mile run. After watching "Spirit of the Marathon" last night I was stoked to get my run on today. I mapped it out at www.mapmyrun.com and had a game plan. I was to run 6 miles and knew I could do it in about an hour. I'm fortunate that my place of work gives me an extra 30 mins of workout time 3 days a week (as schedules allow). I would use my extra 30 mins, for warming up, stretching, and getting cleaned up to go back to work, and I would dominate 6 miles. I was worried that it was cold enough that I would be too cold and miserable to finish, since I knew I hadn't packed a long sleeve tshirt to go under my jacket...little did I know that I also hadn't packed even a short sleeve tshirt or my SPORTS BRA!!! (See thank you #2 above) Luckily it all worked out and I hit the road.
I felt good, as though I wouldn't freeze to death, but the wind was not nice. Thanks to the wind my hair started to fuzz up and the short fly aways were wrecking havoc on my face. I would have killed for just one extra bobby-pin. I would not have hesitated to pick one up off the ground and shove it into my hair without even the thought of where it came from...if only I had seen one. Thank goodness I turned and the wind changed and was blowing me right in the face. That was a blessing...to have the 36 degree wind blowing me right in the face as I ran up steep hills...wow, that was great! (typed with great sarcasm) At least it fixed the problem of the rebellious fly aways. I don't care what I look like when I run, as long as hair isn't blowing up into my face, tickling my nose and cheeks, and scratching my eyes...talk about suckage.
I struggled through my 6 miles, stopping only twice for about 20 seconds each to stretch my tightening muscles (watch was stopped each time). It is always such a wonderful sense of accomplishment to not only get your workout done, but to finish a grueling run. As soon as you stop it is almost as if you get an adrenaline rush. I felt like nothing could go wrong the rest of the day. I felt like I had just conquered something grand. I had! I had run the 6 miles that I had planned the night before and I had done it 6 minutes faster than I expected! As soon I as got back to the office I remapped my run just to make sure it was in fact 6 miles...
5.85! What kind of crap is that? If I had known I was coming up short I would have made a lap around the parking lot. I would have run up and down the sidewalk as many times as it would take to add that measly .15? WHAT.A.CROCK! Oh well, life goes on. I ran 5.85 miles in 54:30 and I am still very pleased. I've always thought I will always run a 10 minute mile...today I ran a 9:20 mile, and for that, I am happy!
Now, fast forward 6+ hours...I AM SORE! My P90X Legs and Back workout yesterday made my legs just sore enough today to keep me wanting more. Right now, I do not want any more. My legs are so sore I can barely climb the stairs. My butt is so sore I can barely sit down. My dear husband tried to help me stretch after supper and it hurt so badly that our 4 yr old son thought Dad was hurting me. I was squealing and grabbing muscles all over the place. I can't wait to see how I feel tomorrow!!! (again with great sarcasm)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
What a run...
I have such great intentions each weekend to get in some long runs, do a couple of P90X dvds, or anything else that might cross my mind...but nothing ever gets done. I'm a weekend bum. I enjoy going with the flow, taking naps and being lazy in general. Although, I have to tell you that I ate a salad for lunch on Saturday (at a restaurant, no less) and a salad for lunch on Sunday too. I'm pretty proud of myself. I've maintained my salads for lunch throughout the week too, and although they still don't taste good, I'm surviving and feeling better overall.
The hubs, both girls and I headed to Columbia on Saturday with the hopes of finding some golf clubs for the hubs and a swimsuit for my tri (details can be found here). Pretty much, we drove all the way to Columbia (with gas prices at $3.34/gallon) for lunch and a hat and tshirt for each girl. The trip was a bust, except I was able to try on some suits and know what size to order online...where I saved a lot of money. The suit should arrive this week and I can't wait to try it on...hope it fits and lasts long enough for me to wear it on April 30th. I just may take it with me to Michigan next week (I'm traveling for work) and get in a couple of laps in the hotel pools. A lap in the hotel pool will be a nice ease into swimming from the NO SWIMMING I've done. The extent of my swimming abilities end at knowing how to not drown. This race will be interesting.
Oh, and I'm down to 4 weeks til my half marathon...hence the title of the blog. I hit the road running today and it felt great. It was just one of those runs that surprising left great the whole way through...and those runs don't happen all that often. I ran 4.4 miles in 41 minutes, on my lunch break! Tomorrow will be a P90X day with Andrlynn at the TCC and then Wednesday will be another run day. I just pray the weather cooperates with me because I despise running on treadmills. I can't stay motivated on them and usually end up calling it quits due to boredom.
Here's to sunshiny warm weather, good health and happiness!
The hubs, both girls and I headed to Columbia on Saturday with the hopes of finding some golf clubs for the hubs and a swimsuit for my tri (details can be found here). Pretty much, we drove all the way to Columbia (with gas prices at $3.34/gallon) for lunch and a hat and tshirt for each girl. The trip was a bust, except I was able to try on some suits and know what size to order online...where I saved a lot of money. The suit should arrive this week and I can't wait to try it on...hope it fits and lasts long enough for me to wear it on April 30th. I just may take it with me to Michigan next week (I'm traveling for work) and get in a couple of laps in the hotel pools. A lap in the hotel pool will be a nice ease into swimming from the NO SWIMMING I've done. The extent of my swimming abilities end at knowing how to not drown. This race will be interesting.
Oh, and I'm down to 4 weeks til my half marathon...hence the title of the blog. I hit the road running today and it felt great. It was just one of those runs that surprising left great the whole way through...and those runs don't happen all that often. I ran 4.4 miles in 41 minutes, on my lunch break! Tomorrow will be a P90X day with Andrlynn at the TCC and then Wednesday will be another run day. I just pray the weather cooperates with me because I despise running on treadmills. I can't stay motivated on them and usually end up calling it quits due to boredom.
Here's to sunshiny warm weather, good health and happiness!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Welcome March
Monday started with the treadmill and Tuesday Andrlynn and I "brought it" to P90X Chest and Back. I was sure my body was revolting against my workout...as soon as I went back to work from my lunch break (workout) I was fatigued. As the day went on my body started to ache. By 6:00pm I was sure I had the flu...body aches and tingles and no energy at all. I self medicated and hit the sack at 7:45pm. I was able to sleep all night and not feel better Wednesday morning. I made it to work but left at 1pm to hopefully sleep off the rest of what ever I had. The nap didn't quite go as planned due to Paislee yelling "Benny! Benny! Benny!" (from Dora) from her bed during naptime. I slept off and on until 5:30pm, ate a little supper and then went back to bed at 7:45pm again. Today, Thursday, I am back to myself...and very happy about it.
I have to say that a day and a half of not eating does a lot for a bloated belly of crap. I was feeling quite slim and trim this am! So Andrlynn and I hit the TCC again today for P90X...but our room was taken. I decided I would go ahead and run outdoors today...it was beautiful outside!
Apparently it took me forever to run 3.1 miles because by the time I got back to the TCC to change and go back to work it was a lot later than I thought. My 3.1 miles was rough. I hadn't mentally prepared for running and didn't even stretch before hand. Here's hoping I can walk tomorrow. Tomorrow we will hit P90X again!
Oh, and by the way, I want you to know that on Monday I weighed 156lbs. With better eating habits, a day and half of not eating, and almost daily exercise we'll see what next Monday brings...hopefully less than this Monday!
I have to say that a day and a half of not eating does a lot for a bloated belly of crap. I was feeling quite slim and trim this am! So Andrlynn and I hit the TCC again today for P90X...but our room was taken. I decided I would go ahead and run outdoors today...it was beautiful outside!
Apparently it took me forever to run 3.1 miles because by the time I got back to the TCC to change and go back to work it was a lot later than I thought. My 3.1 miles was rough. I hadn't mentally prepared for running and didn't even stretch before hand. Here's hoping I can walk tomorrow. Tomorrow we will hit P90X again!
Oh, and by the way, I want you to know that on Monday I weighed 156lbs. With better eating habits, a day and half of not eating, and almost daily exercise we'll see what next Monday brings...hopefully less than this Monday!
Monday, February 28, 2011
February will be over in 3.5 hours
Phew! February was an extremely busy month for me...as you can tell by the lack of workouts and blog posts. The Special Olympics Polar Plunge and Frost Bite Run went off without a hitch. We had 97 registered participants of the run/walk and raised over $30,000 with the plunge. Team Scotland was once again the highest fundraising team and we are quite proud of that! Our team's plunger numbers was down but oh well, we still made headlines.
Just three short days after the plunge I boarded a plane to Georgia and then on to Florida. After plunging in ice cold water on the Saturday prior I truly enjoyed the warmth the south had to offer. Although it was nice and warm and the sun was shining I missed my family a lot. I was very ready to return home and see them all. I, of course, did not get any workouts in. I had even told myself that I was going to hit it hard the week I returned...HA! I instead spent the week struggling to catch up from work, home, plunge/run, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed the last 2 days at home (Saturday and Sunday) with my kids. I was able to get almost all the laundry done and the house picked up. Now the real work must begin...
If you remember back to the beginning of the year I had mentioned my resolutions. Well, not much work has been done on them yet. But it started today, well, actually last Friday morning. Craig and I decided that we would run the Go STL! half marathon on April 10th. I got us registered later that morning and we're all set. Now we have just 6 weeks to train...we can do it.
Then today I found out about an all women's sprint triathlon being held here in Kirksville at the end of April. Here you can read more about TriFAHL. It is for women just starting out with triathlons or women competing in their 1000th triathlon. I am so excited! They are even holding swim clinics every Saturday at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. My swimming abilities stop at not drowning...past that I am a novice.
My training for my half and triathlon began today. Today was my run day, and after wearing a walking boot all last spring, I am easing myself back into it. I only ran 2 miles on the dreaded treadmill today but I mixed up speeds. Below is what I did.
1/4 mile at 6.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 5.5 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 5.5 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 5.5 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.5 MPH with the last bit at 8.0 MPH
I read that interval training is the best way to burn fat. It apparently speeds up your metabolism to the point that you even continue to burn extra fat after you're done working out...who doesn't want that!
Tomorrow I will be starting P90X over AGAIN, but this time I have a buddy. My co-worker, Andrlynn, will be joining me Tuesday-Friday on our lunch breaks. I think this will be great for both of us as we will be pushing each other to "keep pushing play". My plan, once again, is to do the P90X resistance workouts but replace the cardio workouts with running...this will allow me to train for my half marathon, triathlon, and cross train for the best results...remember the ultimate goal here is to LOOK BETTER NAKED! I've also revisited the meal plan that accompanies P90X. Today I had 2 packets of oatmeal for breakfast, a dreaded salad, small steak (left over from supper the night before) and a banana for lunch, and fish and asparagus for supper. Right before I started my post I also ate some strawberry yogurt with granola as my nighttime snack. Now if I can just hold off any cravings til tomorrow I'll be set.
So there's your update...take it for what you will. I will post pics from the plunge when I get a chance later. Thanks again to all of those who donated or plunged with Team Scotland. We greatly appreciate your care and support!
Just three short days after the plunge I boarded a plane to Georgia and then on to Florida. After plunging in ice cold water on the Saturday prior I truly enjoyed the warmth the south had to offer. Although it was nice and warm and the sun was shining I missed my family a lot. I was very ready to return home and see them all. I, of course, did not get any workouts in. I had even told myself that I was going to hit it hard the week I returned...HA! I instead spent the week struggling to catch up from work, home, plunge/run, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed the last 2 days at home (Saturday and Sunday) with my kids. I was able to get almost all the laundry done and the house picked up. Now the real work must begin...
If you remember back to the beginning of the year I had mentioned my resolutions. Well, not much work has been done on them yet. But it started today, well, actually last Friday morning. Craig and I decided that we would run the Go STL! half marathon on April 10th. I got us registered later that morning and we're all set. Now we have just 6 weeks to train...we can do it.
Then today I found out about an all women's sprint triathlon being held here in Kirksville at the end of April. Here you can read more about TriFAHL. It is for women just starting out with triathlons or women competing in their 1000th triathlon. I am so excited! They are even holding swim clinics every Saturday at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. My swimming abilities stop at not drowning...past that I am a novice.
My training for my half and triathlon began today. Today was my run day, and after wearing a walking boot all last spring, I am easing myself back into it. I only ran 2 miles on the dreaded treadmill today but I mixed up speeds. Below is what I did.
1/4 mile at 6.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 5.5 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 5.5 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.0 MPH
1/4 mile at 5.5 MPH
1/4 mile at 7.5 MPH with the last bit at 8.0 MPH
I read that interval training is the best way to burn fat. It apparently speeds up your metabolism to the point that you even continue to burn extra fat after you're done working out...who doesn't want that!
Tomorrow I will be starting P90X over AGAIN, but this time I have a buddy. My co-worker, Andrlynn, will be joining me Tuesday-Friday on our lunch breaks. I think this will be great for both of us as we will be pushing each other to "keep pushing play". My plan, once again, is to do the P90X resistance workouts but replace the cardio workouts with running...this will allow me to train for my half marathon, triathlon, and cross train for the best results...remember the ultimate goal here is to LOOK BETTER NAKED! I've also revisited the meal plan that accompanies P90X. Today I had 2 packets of oatmeal for breakfast, a dreaded salad, small steak (left over from supper the night before) and a banana for lunch, and fish and asparagus for supper. Right before I started my post I also ate some strawberry yogurt with granola as my nighttime snack. Now if I can just hold off any cravings til tomorrow I'll be set.
So there's your update...take it for what you will. I will post pics from the plunge when I get a chance later. Thanks again to all of those who donated or plunged with Team Scotland. We greatly appreciate your care and support!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Never-ever go sports bra shopping...
Sports bras are made to fit snug and tight. They hold everything in...thus letting your fat overflow. I don't think I'll ever go sports bra shopping again.
The SOMO Polar Plunge is in 2 short days. My plan was to hit P90X hard so that by the time the plunge got here I'd be a good 30 days into the program and seeing results. Things have not gone according to plan. Work has been super busy and I've been skipping my lunch breaks...don't get me wrong, I'm still eating just not working out. Therein lies the problem!
I am now the fat kid who wears a t-shirt into the pool, except I will be wearing mine into the lake...again. I wore a t-shirt during the plunge last year and swore I'd never wear a shirt again. The shirt just holds the freezing water up against you longer. It is much easier to plunge in a bikini or sports bra...hence the sports bra shopping. The lack of a t-shirt makes the changing process much less painful...you can simply pull on sweats and go about your way. With a shirt on you have to make your way into a pitch black tent with other freezing ladies. Some talk, some don't, some pull dry clothes on quickly and some just strip down and show you what they're working with (just close enough to the door that when someone new runs in screaming about how cold the water was the light reflects of their pasty blue cheeks.) So, a t-shirt it is for this pasty, blue-cheeked lady.
If I can survive the next week and a half I'll be alright. Work is busy, the plunge is Saturday and then I'm in Florida next week. Upon my return from Florida I will be working out daily while eating a salad for lunch and a sensible dinner. No-holds-barred, I've got to get this body in shape for bikini season. I can't wait for sunshine and 70+ degrees.
I've said my peace...
The SOMO Polar Plunge is in 2 short days. My plan was to hit P90X hard so that by the time the plunge got here I'd be a good 30 days into the program and seeing results. Things have not gone according to plan. Work has been super busy and I've been skipping my lunch breaks...don't get me wrong, I'm still eating just not working out. Therein lies the problem!
I am now the fat kid who wears a t-shirt into the pool, except I will be wearing mine into the lake...again. I wore a t-shirt during the plunge last year and swore I'd never wear a shirt again. The shirt just holds the freezing water up against you longer. It is much easier to plunge in a bikini or sports bra...hence the sports bra shopping. The lack of a t-shirt makes the changing process much less painful...you can simply pull on sweats and go about your way. With a shirt on you have to make your way into a pitch black tent with other freezing ladies. Some talk, some don't, some pull dry clothes on quickly and some just strip down and show you what they're working with (just close enough to the door that when someone new runs in screaming about how cold the water was the light reflects of their pasty blue cheeks.) So, a t-shirt it is for this pasty, blue-cheeked lady.
If I can survive the next week and a half I'll be alright. Work is busy, the plunge is Saturday and then I'm in Florida next week. Upon my return from Florida I will be working out daily while eating a salad for lunch and a sensible dinner. No-holds-barred, I've got to get this body in shape for bikini season. I can't wait for sunshine and 70+ degrees.
I've said my peace...
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week 2 Days 3 and 4
Day 3 was last Friday and it was Arms and Shoulders. I once again saved AbRipper X for Friday evening after the kids went to bed and it DID NOT HAPPEN! Oh well, life goes on. Today, yes today, was Day 4...Legs and Back.
Instead of catching up this weekend I did no exercise and ate horribly. My new motto is "Bring It hardcore Monday through Friday because it goes to hell in a hand-basket on the weekend." And, I'm ok with that. Today's lunch was a salad and half an acorn squash...supper was broccoli and half an acorn squash...and I just ate some oatmeal as a snack. Legs and Back were accomplished on my lunch break and Sully (my 3 year old son) joined me for AbRipper X...man, he sure whined a lot!
It seems I've run out of exciting things to write about...I think I'll start updating every other day or just when something exciting happens. I'd hate to bore you out of motivation instead of actually motivating.
I just want to add that I feel so much better and came home from work in a terrific mood. Juggling supper, clean up and whininess wasn't bad at all...I blame it on good diet and exercise!
Instead of catching up this weekend I did no exercise and ate horribly. My new motto is "Bring It hardcore Monday through Friday because it goes to hell in a hand-basket on the weekend." And, I'm ok with that. Today's lunch was a salad and half an acorn squash...supper was broccoli and half an acorn squash...and I just ate some oatmeal as a snack. Legs and Back were accomplished on my lunch break and Sully (my 3 year old son) joined me for AbRipper X...man, he sure whined a lot!
It seems I've run out of exciting things to write about...I think I'll start updating every other day or just when something exciting happens. I'd hate to bore you out of motivation instead of actually motivating.
I just want to add that I feel so much better and came home from work in a terrific mood. Juggling supper, clean up and whininess wasn't bad at all...I blame it on good diet and exercise!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Week 2 Day 2 (Day 8)
Somehow I've gotten messed up on my days, so I'm going to start tracking them by the week and day and then the total number of days. PlyometricsX was today and I still suck at it. I can't wait to see the results from doing it but man, I really suck. Tony says throughout the dvd that you're to land quietly, like a cat. I land more like an elephant...and sweaty, huffing-puffing, elephant. And to make matters worse (forgive me if you followed my blog during my first attempt at P90X) one of the guys in the dvd is doing plyo, also known as jump training, on 1 leg (he has a prosthetic leg)! It is almost as if they are heckling me for sucking so bad. If that guy can do it on 1 leg I should be able to do it on 2, for crying out loud!
Just as I knew I would be, I am very sore in my upper body today...which is fantastic because that means my hard work is paying off. Wouldn't it be boring to workout and never be sore? I just pray that I can walk in my heals tomorrow at work.
Below is a video of testimonials. I love watching these videos because it reminds me why I'm busting my butt to keep my motivation and drive up. I truly LOVE what P90X does for people and I'm not just saying that because I'm a new coach. I want those results. I want to be cut and muscular. I want to look like a bad-butt ;) (my grandma reads my blog). I also truly believe in what Team Beachbody is trying to do. Yes, people are in the biz to make money, but so are doctors, nurses, lawyers, dentists, etc...and they are still helping people. Team Beachbody's motto for 2011 is "END THE TREND", meaning obesity. We all know how much of an epidemic obesity is becoming and we all know the associated health risks that go along with it. Why not try to motivate people into leaving healthier lives? Healthy diets and EXERCISE is the only way to do it.
If you have any questions about P90X, Team Beachbody, or just need help getting motivated please contact me. I'm not here to sell you, I'm here to help and inspire you. If you also want to look like a bad-butt I'm here to help with that too!
Just as I knew I would be, I am very sore in my upper body today...which is fantastic because that means my hard work is paying off. Wouldn't it be boring to workout and never be sore? I just pray that I can walk in my heals tomorrow at work.
Below is a video of testimonials. I love watching these videos because it reminds me why I'm busting my butt to keep my motivation and drive up. I truly LOVE what P90X does for people and I'm not just saying that because I'm a new coach. I want those results. I want to be cut and muscular. I want to look like a bad-butt ;) (my grandma reads my blog). I also truly believe in what Team Beachbody is trying to do. Yes, people are in the biz to make money, but so are doctors, nurses, lawyers, dentists, etc...and they are still helping people. Team Beachbody's motto for 2011 is "END THE TREND", meaning obesity. We all know how much of an epidemic obesity is becoming and we all know the associated health risks that go along with it. Why not try to motivate people into leaving healthier lives? Healthy diets and EXERCISE is the only way to do it.
If you have any questions about P90X, Team Beachbody, or just need help getting motivated please contact me. I'm not here to sell you, I'm here to help and inspire you. If you also want to look like a bad-butt I'm here to help with that too!
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