Before: The 1st 20 lbs
After: The next 20 lbs (and pardon the hair - it is my post-workout look)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Amazing the difference 20lbs can make
I'm looking at my self-portraits on the side, taken 1/28 and 20ish lbs ago, and I'm thinking I look "chubby" in those shots! Funny now, because at that time I was thinking how much I could see the 20lb weight loss in my face! Amazing how much a difference 20 lbs makes, yet again!
WOW! Ouch
It is really nice out today, so I decided to go for a run outside, rather than go to the gym. So, with my trusty Purple Pal in hand, complete w/new uploads of B-52s and the Theme from Rocky, I headed off to the track with the determination to run 2 complete laps non-stop.
I have been visualizing myself doing just this for a while now. And I felt confident that, while I would be very tired, I *was* capable of running 1/2 mile if I just did not let myself come up with an out. And I do so much better on the track or outside than I do on the treadmill. I can go that extra minute it takes to go to the landmark outside, but inside each and every second is torture!
So off I went, walking only one full lap at quite a brisk pace before I started running; normally I walk 5 minutes and that is just a bit more than a quarter mile. But I walked my quarter mile faster than normal ... 3.5 mins actually. Then I began running. One lap was easy, this was looking good! Another half lap, I was running into the wind which was defiantly harder, but oddly enough easy once I just let the sound take me away. Now I was only 1/4 of a lap from 2 full laps; I was going to do this!! 2 laps down and I felt OK. So, I said just go a quarter of a lap farther. I did, and then some; I ended up running 3 full laps today!!
Then my hip hurt. It just came on quickly as I was almost to the end of my 3rd lap. I felt tired-ish, but not spent and was going to keep on running. But when I got just past my lap mark I had to quit as it hurt too much.
Rats!
I was never able to run again either, the pain was too much and I was afraid of hurting something seriously. And now I am so very bummed that I was not able to get a "real" workout in today. Hardly even was breathless, did not even break a sweat. grrrrr..... this being in shape thing is hard now! ...well, not quite in shape now, but much more so than 3 months ago!
I have been visualizing myself doing just this for a while now. And I felt confident that, while I would be very tired, I *was* capable of running 1/2 mile if I just did not let myself come up with an out. And I do so much better on the track or outside than I do on the treadmill. I can go that extra minute it takes to go to the landmark outside, but inside each and every second is torture!
So off I went, walking only one full lap at quite a brisk pace before I started running; normally I walk 5 minutes and that is just a bit more than a quarter mile. But I walked my quarter mile faster than normal ... 3.5 mins actually. Then I began running. One lap was easy, this was looking good! Another half lap, I was running into the wind which was defiantly harder, but oddly enough easy once I just let the sound take me away. Now I was only 1/4 of a lap from 2 full laps; I was going to do this!! 2 laps down and I felt OK. So, I said just go a quarter of a lap farther. I did, and then some; I ended up running 3 full laps today!!
Then my hip hurt. It just came on quickly as I was almost to the end of my 3rd lap. I felt tired-ish, but not spent and was going to keep on running. But when I got just past my lap mark I had to quit as it hurt too much.
Rats!
I was never able to run again either, the pain was too much and I was afraid of hurting something seriously. And now I am so very bummed that I was not able to get a "real" workout in today. Hardly even was breathless, did not even break a sweat. grrrrr..... this being in shape thing is hard now! ...well, not quite in shape now, but much more so than 3 months ago!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Officialy Allergic To Running
So, this is the 2nd time my eyes have swelled up after running. Sniffelous has nothing on alien eyes!So, do I take Bennedryl for running, or do I just not run!?
Friday, March 19, 2010
On The Track
The girls had gymnastics today, and since it is an hour long class right next to the old HS track, I decided to use the time to run on the track today. I did pretty good! I completed 1.5 miles in 20 minutes.
I ran 4 quarter mile sets, or close to that at least. The first set I did a complete lap (Well, I'm pretty sure this track is metric, but it is like 3yrds short of a quarter mile, so I'm counting it as a quarter mile for this purpose.) and I ran it in 2:52 ... that works out to me running at about 5.8 ish too! WOW!
The other runs were a bit slower - more like 5.3 ish or 5.5 ish. And I ran about 3/4 of a lap or a bit more before I stopped. The last lap I ran half a lap, walked for 22 seconds, then finished running the lap. I was getting tired by then, and my shin was hurting. Unfortunately I think I am developing shin splints. rats!!
But all in all I did pretty good, I think. I still need to find a day when I am supposed to do the real workout and run my 5 minutes / half mile. I've been 2 weeks at this "week 4" gap and still have not done the official week 4 workout. But I'm doing good at keeping on going.
I ran 4 quarter mile sets, or close to that at least. The first set I did a complete lap (Well, I'm pretty sure this track is metric, but it is like 3yrds short of a quarter mile, so I'm counting it as a quarter mile for this purpose.) and I ran it in 2:52 ... that works out to me running at about 5.8 ish too! WOW!
The other runs were a bit slower - more like 5.3 ish or 5.5 ish. And I ran about 3/4 of a lap or a bit more before I stopped. The last lap I ran half a lap, walked for 22 seconds, then finished running the lap. I was getting tired by then, and my shin was hurting. Unfortunately I think I am developing shin splints. rats!!
But all in all I did pretty good, I think. I still need to find a day when I am supposed to do the real workout and run my 5 minutes / half mile. I've been 2 weeks at this "week 4" gap and still have not done the official week 4 workout. But I'm doing good at keeping on going.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Hmmm - It Was Supposed to Be Easy
Well, it was easy to do, but I surprised myself by just how easy my afternoon run was today!
I know what those in the know are thinking - I'm supposed to meet Trish this evening at the gym to run, and I will. I just wanted to go outside and get a little bit more lovely exercise today. (?Lovely?) Well, I ran a 1.5mile neighborhood run today - same route I ran yesterday, only today I kicked ass for taking it easy!! I ran a few sets at close to 6mph - for 1.40 minutes! For me that is killer!! I ran 3.22 mins at 5.2mph - just about perfect! And, really, I could have gone on longer, but I was at the end of the path and that was where my mental break was already scheduled to stop, and since I was trying to NOT push myself too hard, I decided to go ahead and stop.
Hmmm, I ran a total of .82 miles, walked .68 miles and it was all just a light little jaunt. hmmmm, 3 months ago that would have been my day!!
I know what those in the know are thinking - I'm supposed to meet Trish this evening at the gym to run, and I will. I just wanted to go outside and get a little bit more lovely exercise today. (?Lovely?) Well, I ran a 1.5mile neighborhood run today - same route I ran yesterday, only today I kicked ass for taking it easy!! I ran a few sets at close to 6mph - for 1.40 minutes! For me that is killer!! I ran 3.22 mins at 5.2mph - just about perfect! And, really, I could have gone on longer, but I was at the end of the path and that was where my mental break was already scheduled to stop, and since I was trying to NOT push myself too hard, I decided to go ahead and stop.
Hmmm, I ran a total of .82 miles, walked .68 miles and it was all just a light little jaunt. hmmmm, 3 months ago that would have been my day!!
Warm Weather
Wow - spring has finally arrived here! A bit early I think too! Not that I am complaining - I am eager to be outdoors in the sun a bit. Especially since last summer was so cool! Not complaining there either :) Just saying, that's all.
Went "running" outside yesterday. It was just so nice that I had to go outside. I ran 5 times in my mile-and-halfish run. The longest split (on my lovely Purple Pal!) was 2.08mins. yawn My hardest run was the first: 1.05 mins and I thought I was going to die after it ... I must have been going WAY too fast. The other sets were soooo much better, breathing wise.
Weighed myself today - first time in a week. Not too bad considering the weekend of eating I had ... I am .5lbs more than last week. That feels good. I have a long weigh (sorry, had to do that) to go still, and I have hardly lost any weight this past month or so. Trish is also feeling out of sorts, and I need my motivating partner!!
Going out for a semi run right now. Then I will meet Trish at the gym tonight too. ugggg.... But, I think it is a good kickstart to get me back to where I need to be. I still have 16 lbs to loose by my birthday. I'm also supposed to be able to run 2 miles straight. HA! So very very far away from that; doubt I'll be doing that by then. But you never know. maybe ....
Went "running" outside yesterday. It was just so nice that I had to go outside. I ran 5 times in my mile-and-halfish run. The longest split (on my lovely Purple Pal!) was 2.08mins. yawn My hardest run was the first: 1.05 mins and I thought I was going to die after it ... I must have been going WAY too fast. The other sets were soooo much better, breathing wise.
Weighed myself today - first time in a week. Not too bad considering the weekend of eating I had ... I am .5lbs more than last week. That feels good. I have a long weigh (sorry, had to do that) to go still, and I have hardly lost any weight this past month or so. Trish is also feeling out of sorts, and I need my motivating partner!!
Going out for a semi run right now. Then I will meet Trish at the gym tonight too. ugggg.... But, I think it is a good kickstart to get me back to where I need to be. I still have 16 lbs to loose by my birthday. I'm also supposed to be able to run 2 miles straight. HA! So very very far away from that; doubt I'll be doing that by then. But you never know. maybe ....
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Oi-Vey! A Week of "Leisure" is Very Evident!
Today was a very bizarre workout! I can tell that last week was a low-key workout week!
Last week I went to the gym on Sat, but I only used the elliptical -- I did do 3 miles / 45 minutes on it, and maintained a 128-130 heart rate, but I did not run. Sunday and Monday I took off. Tues I went to the gym and did a wonky workout that never had any run longer than 3 mins. I did do my 2 miles, but I did not push myself because I have my class on Tues evenings. Wed. I took off due to Girl Scout craziness. Thurs I went in early, in an attempt to cross paths with Trish in the afternoon. I ran some, but not the official workout or even close to my crazy version of week 3.5 -- I did mostly 2 minute runs, some fast some normal 5.0 speed, some at an incline, one or two 3 minute runs, some one minute runs. I did do my 2 miles in under 28 mins, but not the "real" workout I really needed. Friday I left for WWW4 and did not workout. Sat I walked 3 hours on the beach, and Sunday and Monday I recovered. Today still a bit sore in my hip.
Went to the gym today and DID NOT want to work out at all. Walked for 5 mins at 2.5mph, then finally upped it to 3.5mph. Walked for 15mins before I finally ran. Ran for 2 mins at 5.0mph -my normal speed. Walked for a few minutes, ran for 2, walked for a few minutes, ran for two, walked, ran for 90 .... yea, I was feeling lazy! I was not so tired by the 2 min mark, I simply did not want to run! I can feel the leisure and indulgent weekend and week prior in my body. I hope Trish & I meet up Thurs and inspire each other! I need it!
Last week I went to the gym on Sat, but I only used the elliptical -- I did do 3 miles / 45 minutes on it, and maintained a 128-130 heart rate, but I did not run. Sunday and Monday I took off. Tues I went to the gym and did a wonky workout that never had any run longer than 3 mins. I did do my 2 miles, but I did not push myself because I have my class on Tues evenings. Wed. I took off due to Girl Scout craziness. Thurs I went in early, in an attempt to cross paths with Trish in the afternoon. I ran some, but not the official workout or even close to my crazy version of week 3.5 -- I did mostly 2 minute runs, some fast some normal 5.0 speed, some at an incline, one or two 3 minute runs, some one minute runs. I did do my 2 miles in under 28 mins, but not the "real" workout I really needed. Friday I left for WWW4 and did not workout. Sat I walked 3 hours on the beach, and Sunday and Monday I recovered. Today still a bit sore in my hip.
Went to the gym today and DID NOT want to work out at all. Walked for 5 mins at 2.5mph, then finally upped it to 3.5mph. Walked for 15mins before I finally ran. Ran for 2 mins at 5.0mph -my normal speed. Walked for a few minutes, ran for 2, walked for a few minutes, ran for two, walked, ran for 90 .... yea, I was feeling lazy! I was not so tired by the 2 min mark, I simply did not want to run! I can feel the leisure and indulgent weekend and week prior in my body. I hope Trish & I meet up Thurs and inspire each other! I need it!
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