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Sunday, February 07, 2010
This week I finally reached a goal. I finished the C25K program! Yippee!!! When I started it I always knew I would finish, what I didn't know was that I would feel this great when I finish. I'm really happy with myself and feeling great, I have so much energy right now too! You always hear that to feel more energetic you need to exercise more. It seems counter-intuitive but what do you know, they aren't lying to you.
I had to slow my speed for the last couple of weeks to be able to make it through the whole interval. On the treadmill I went for running at 5mph to 4mph. My heartrate was getting too high so slowing down helped. Now I'm working on getting my speed back up. I'm managing to run a distance of about 4.5kms during my runs, close to the 5 kms that I want to be running.
I had set my reward for finishing the C25K program to be a new running outfit. My 5 k is in March and the temperature could be anywhere between -5 and -30C (23 and -22F). I know, pretty cold, what was I thinking setting that for my first 5 k? So, my running outfit has to be something with good warm layers for race day. I need to start training outside and so the outfit was a must. I'm thrilled with what I got, it's nice, warm and looks great!
Yesterday me, my dog and a great friend went out for a run together. Because I'm not used to running outside we decided to do 5:1 intervals, I need to get my lungs used to running outside in the cold. We ended up running 5.5kms and I felt great during the whole run. I wasn't too cold during the run and the 5 minutes weren't a problem at all. Next time will be 6:1 intervals.
My Monday/Wednesday strength class is over next week. Instead of signing up for the next class I'm going to use that as an opportunity to run outside more. I can't wait to get out there again and now that I have all the proper clothing for running outside in the winter I have no excuses to stay inside. Happy running!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Today I woke up SORE! It's one of those "I don't want to roll over because I know it will hurt" types of sore. The reason for this pain is my classes at the gym started up again. I didn't totally slack off over the holiday's, I kept up the running but didn't do much else. So, Saturday was bootcamp and it kicked my butt...in a good way. Then Sunday I took a "Buns and Bellies" class. I wasn't sure what this would involve, after participating in the class I realize they should rename it "Death by Squats" class. I think there should be a law against doing that many squats in any given lifetime.
These two classes are the reason I'm so sore. I know it's just because it's the first week and once I get back into the routine it won't feel so bad. But alas, until then...sore.
Over lunch today a friend was mocking me and talking about how I must not be looking forward to my strength class tonight. It's not strength that worries me, it's mostly arms and so far I can still move those. It's the run I was planning on going for before strength that has me worried. My quads are screaming with every step I take, how on earth could I even consider going for a run. But I'm already behind where I want to be with the C25K program so I don't want to skip any more runs.
So, I head to the gym with the plan to at least hobble along for a walk to try to loosen my legs up. Once I got on the treadmill though my legs felt great. There is no pain in my quads, no pain anywhere, so I quickly get into the running groove. Throughout the run I get to watch live news footage of the Olympic torch being run through my city. It was nice and inspiring getting to see everyone carry the torch and hear their inspiring stories as I ran. Before I realized it, my 25 minutes running was up, I successfully made it through W7D1 of C25K. But I was feeling so good I thought I'd keep going just a little longer and so I ran the whole 30 minutes, no break. WOW, I never thought that would happen.
This great feeling from the run lasted me through strength class and followed me home. Supper was ready because I'd had it in the slow cooker all day and my husband had it all dished up for me as I walked in the the door. The evening went great, after dinner my husband and I cleaned the kitchen and I got tomorrow's meals ready, music was playing, the tv was off, a wonderful way to finish off my day. And now I'm going to curl up in bed with a good book to read for a little while. I wanted to share with everyone my great feeling and have this written down so I can remind myself of how great these little successes make me feel and effect so much around me.
Wishing everyone else days that are just as good.
Saturday, January 02, 2010
New Year's Resolutions
1) Give up caffeine (I'm on day 2 of this and doing ok so far)
2) Give up pop (Club Soda is the exception to this)
SP Resolutions
1) Weekly weigh-ins on Sunday mornings (I'm buying a new scale to make it a little more accurate)
2) Nutrition tracker (I was good with this up until the last 2 weeks, I need to get back on track)
3) Fitness tracker (same note as with the Nutrition tracker)
Goals for 2010
1) Lose 40 pounds
2) Run a 5k (this will be in March)
3) Run a 10 k (May)
Maybe 4) Run a 1/2 Marathon (October)
Exercise Regimen for January - February
Monday - Strength Training & Run
Tuesday - Spin
Wednesday - Strength Training & Run
Thursday - Bootcamp
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Bootcamp & Run
Sunday - Buns & Bellies class
Sunday, December 27, 2009
I've been doing the C25K running program. Today, according to the program I had to do a 5 min walk, 20 min run and then 5 min cool down walk (W5D3). This is the same thing that I was supposed to do last week but didn't succeed. So what was the big difference, why did I succeed this week and not last week?
Well, there were many different factors, the biggest was my mind space. Last week I had gone to the gym after having a few holiday drinks at work before we left for our Christmas break. From the moment I first stepped on the treadmill my mind wasn't in it. I kept thinking of reasons why it's ok for me to quit. I thought because I had had a few drinks it would be ok to not complete the whole thing. I told myself it was ok to slow the speed of the treadmill, I told myself it was ok to walk for a minute in the middle of the 20 minutes. And since I told myself it was ok, I did. I walked for 1 min during the 20 min. I know not a big deal by my goal is to run a full 5km. I won't succeed at that if I let myself walk, or go slowly.
The difference this week. I told myself upfront that I was going to do it. I didn't give myself an out, there were no excuses or reasons that I would allow that would make not succeeding ok. I thought if I started to compose my SP blog entry (in my mind) about the success I had had then that success would happen. It worked, I only allowed positive words and thought through this blog entry. It's a lot easier to write a blog to discuss a success I had than to explain why I met with failure. I used my blog to motivate me to finish!
Friday, December 11, 2009
A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM
This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine
Dear Diary,
For my birthday this year, I purchased a week of personal training at the local health club. Although I am still in great shape (having been a high school football cheerleader 23 years ago), I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.
I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Christo, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.
Friends seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.
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MONDAY:
Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Christo waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god-- with blond hair, dancing eyes, and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!
Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines.. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring!
Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!!
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TUESDAY:
I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Christo made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile.
His rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT! It's a whole new life for me.
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WEDNESDAY:
The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.
Christo was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying.
My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Christo put me on the stair monster. Why the would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Christo told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life.
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THURSDAY:
Christo was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late-- it took me that long to tie my shoes.
He took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. He sent some SKINNY woman to find me. Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine-- which I sank.
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FRIDAY:
I hate Christo more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic, little aerobic instructor. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it.
Christo wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich.
The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?
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SATURDAY:
Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today.
Just hearing his voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.
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SUNDAY:
I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun-- like a root canal.
I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!!
  
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That is so awesome. You are the inspiration I am going to use to get through my last two weeks of C25K. Great job!!!!
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