Those are the only things running in my house. But as much as I hate running, I do feel a little "left out" that I'm the only one not doing it. If I still had my treadmill, I'd probably try :-) Oh well.
I haven't been exercising much, but that's normally how I roll when I'm losing weight. I start out with getting my eating habits fixed first. I've lost 14 pounds so far, and once in awhile I hop on the stationary bike for about a half hour. I've really been relaxed with my eating the past few days. I haven't been bad, but it hasn't been as strict as it was for the first 2 weeks. There was a lot of temptation with my dad being here. He always buys us yummy food. So now that that's gone, it'll be much easier.
I have a lot of things to overcome. Not just food, but addictions, emotions, attachments and behaviors that I've depended on all my life. Through Bible study and lots of prayer I've been learning, listening, and diving in and just DOING. Knowing God is with me makes it all the more easier, and I know He wants this for me.
~Christie
Monday, June 1, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Why is very important to shoes...
Well after a week long search for some new running shoes, I finally purchased a pair. I hope they prove to be comfortable. But I do feel that why is important to my shoes..so they should be great. They are Adidas, which I love.
No more excuses for me! Last week I couldn't walk/run because my foot was hurt. Now my foot is better. Then this week my dog ate my shoes. They were too close to his cage and apparently he became bored and decided to eat my shoes. Which isn't too bad of a thing since they are a few years old anyway, so I needed to get new ones.
So.....thats it. I can't think of anything else that I can use as an excuse:) I guess I have to do this now. As you can tell I'm not all that enthusiastic yet..but I said I would do this, so I'm going to.
I honestly doubt I will be able to run a 5k by September, but I am going to try. And worse come to worse I walk some of it..right?
Since the goal is to run a half marathon in January of 2012...I think I need to get moving:) Disney Marathon here I come!!!
So starting today, I am officially "in training".
Fun
No more excuses for me! Last week I couldn't walk/run because my foot was hurt. Now my foot is better. Then this week my dog ate my shoes. They were too close to his cage and apparently he became bored and decided to eat my shoes. Which isn't too bad of a thing since they are a few years old anyway, so I needed to get new ones.
So.....thats it. I can't think of anything else that I can use as an excuse:) I guess I have to do this now. As you can tell I'm not all that enthusiastic yet..but I said I would do this, so I'm going to.
I honestly doubt I will be able to run a 5k by September, but I am going to try. And worse come to worse I walk some of it..right?
Since the goal is to run a half marathon in January of 2012...I think I need to get moving:) Disney Marathon here I come!!!
So starting today, I am officially "in training".
Fun
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The First Day of Running...
Today is the first day that I was supposed to run. The goal was to walk 27 minutes (no problem) and run 3 minutes (problem). Now, these 3 minutes don't even need to be consecutive minutes, but I have to confess that I wasn't able to do it. I ran a total of 2 minutes, 1 minute at a time and walked for 28 minutes. When I'm sitting down I'm very disappointed in myself for not getting that last minute in, but when I'm standing or walking I realize how sore I am and not so ashamed anymore! I had no idea how much it effects your entire body...no wonder runners have such great bodies ;) My arms, back, butt and leg muscles are all sore! lol!! I'm soooo out of shape...it WILL get better though!! I'm not scheduled to workout tomorrow, but I'm going to and going to try to do the 3 minutes of running. Maybe I'll even get crazy and do 4 to make up for today! O, and I've decided I really love the nike+itunes thingy (http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/)! It keeps track of the work I've put in and I love plugging it into the computer and seeing my progress. I definitely think the guy voice on it is creepy though and have decided that I no longer want him speaking in my ear to let me know where I am in my workout. And here's a trick...I didn't buy the special shoes. I just put the sensor under the tongue of my shoe and it stays in place and works perfectly. Now I need to work on my eating habits....
The Next Day...
Weeeelllll, the "tomorrow" work out didn't work out so much. I didn't get up early and then I had car problems that kept me from being able to work out at all that day! I did go for a half hour walk on Friday. My dad came with me, which is good because his legs are so freakishly long that it makes me walk at a faster pace to keep up with him. I did 1.9 miles in 33.58 minutes with a pace of 17:51. I'm pretty proud of myself for being able to walk a mile in less than 20 minutes, since I am a bigger girl and not all very fit, but I also know that I have a long way to go!!
The First Day....
So...now that I've been on my first walk in my walk to run training program, I've realized there are several things I need. My list so far is:
capri pants or shorts for working out (it's getting hot out there!), better shoes (I have blisters), pants with pockets or somewhere to put my keys, smaller sunglasses so I won't have freakish tan lines on my face (if I happen to tan) and sunscreen. I think that's it for now. I already bought my park pass...so I have access to several beautiful parks to walk in! I like to walk in parks even though it freaks my mom out. It's just so pretty and I love to take in all that nature goodness...even if I do have to fight off the gnats along the way! And there are usually tons of people there and people watching is a huge distraction for me. Like the girl who looked like a freakin' Barbie doll while she was out there walking. Black spandex capris, black halter top, bleach blonde hair and big sunglasses...I'm sure her make-up was perfect and she wasn't sweating either! Sheesh...who works out like that? Then there was the guy with the huge smile that thought he was Lance Armstrong, the oooold man (white beard) on a girl's bike that seemed to be trying to prove that you can, indeed, forget how to ride a bike, the moms with their racing strollers, the shirtless man who pretended to be all business...I think he was just there to show off his pecs (they were worth showing off)... and the women walking in front of me that sped up when I tried to pass them!! See...it almost makes working out seem like fun! I'm also realizing that there are all different speeds of running and just because I'm going to start running doesn't mean I need to be all "full speed ahead" in the beginning. I need to not let that intimidate me and just start where I'm able to start with goals in place! Also, I'm very sore. Very, very, very sore...especially my hips...I must have been swinging those things waaaay too much! My next work out is tomorrow and I'll have to work to squeeze it in...or drag my butt out of bed early for it, so I'll let you know how that goes. O, and for my first walk I did 33 minutes and 1.89 miles with an average speed of 18.08. I was only supposed to do 25 minutes, but that seemed like it was for sissys and I really wanted to get to the water in the park before I turned around... I would have done the whole 2 miles, but by then I was feeling like a sissy and decided I just didn't have it in me. Next time :)
capri pants or shorts for working out (it's getting hot out there!), better shoes (I have blisters), pants with pockets or somewhere to put my keys, smaller sunglasses so I won't have freakish tan lines on my face (if I happen to tan) and sunscreen. I think that's it for now. I already bought my park pass...so I have access to several beautiful parks to walk in! I like to walk in parks even though it freaks my mom out. It's just so pretty and I love to take in all that nature goodness...even if I do have to fight off the gnats along the way! And there are usually tons of people there and people watching is a huge distraction for me. Like the girl who looked like a freakin' Barbie doll while she was out there walking. Black spandex capris, black halter top, bleach blonde hair and big sunglasses...I'm sure her make-up was perfect and she wasn't sweating either! Sheesh...who works out like that? Then there was the guy with the huge smile that thought he was Lance Armstrong, the oooold man (white beard) on a girl's bike that seemed to be trying to prove that you can, indeed, forget how to ride a bike, the moms with their racing strollers, the shirtless man who pretended to be all business...I think he was just there to show off his pecs (they were worth showing off)... and the women walking in front of me that sped up when I tried to pass them!! See...it almost makes working out seem like fun! I'm also realizing that there are all different speeds of running and just because I'm going to start running doesn't mean I need to be all "full speed ahead" in the beginning. I need to not let that intimidate me and just start where I'm able to start with goals in place! Also, I'm very sore. Very, very, very sore...especially my hips...I must have been swinging those things waaaay too much! My next work out is tomorrow and I'll have to work to squeeze it in...or drag my butt out of bed early for it, so I'll let you know how that goes. O, and for my first walk I did 33 minutes and 1.89 miles with an average speed of 18.08. I was only supposed to do 25 minutes, but that seemed like it was for sissys and I really wanted to get to the water in the park before I turned around... I would have done the whole 2 miles, but by then I was feeling like a sissy and decided I just didn't have it in me. Next time :)
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