Endomondo Running Workout: "was out running 1.71 miles in 16m:48s using Endomondo."
Today's run was different than previous runs. I have a new running partner- she is six years old, weighs 12 pounds, and is a mini-poodle.
She is our new friend/baby. We just picked her up on Sunday and have been having a great time with her. Today was her test run- literally. She did quite well! Now that I am done with everything work-related, I am enjoying the time off and still working on finding a balance. I need to re-find the enthusiasm I had for running just a few short weeks ago. It will help if I don't go at 3 in the afternoon.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Endomondo Running Workout
Endomondo Running Workout: "was out running 1.71 miles in 16m:14s using Endomondo."
So I haven't run in awhile, due to getting sick and still not haven shaken it. I am well enough to run without going into coughing fits, however, so it is finally time!
Did a pretty decent mile- 9:11. Woo!
I have had a hard time switching from a very structured food/exercise schedule to now being on vacation and having to reset all of that. I have decided a few things to help with this:
1. Breakfast will be fruit and cereal or oatmeal 4-5 days per week.
2. Lunch will have more options, but often involve salad (which is partly inspired by my lettuce plants that are going crazy!)
3. Exercise will happen on the same days as before- I need to decide what time of day they will happen.
Weighed in the same as last week (down a total of 34.2 pounds!) This would normally be the week I'd gain, but I think the whole metabolism-being-much-improved-from-exercise this has helped to keep me dropping down.
So I haven't run in awhile, due to getting sick and still not haven shaken it. I am well enough to run without going into coughing fits, however, so it is finally time!
Did a pretty decent mile- 9:11. Woo!
I have had a hard time switching from a very structured food/exercise schedule to now being on vacation and having to reset all of that. I have decided a few things to help with this:
1. Breakfast will be fruit and cereal or oatmeal 4-5 days per week.
2. Lunch will have more options, but often involve salad (which is partly inspired by my lettuce plants that are going crazy!)
3. Exercise will happen on the same days as before- I need to decide what time of day they will happen.
Weighed in the same as last week (down a total of 34.2 pounds!) This would normally be the week I'd gain, but I think the whole metabolism-being-much-improved-from-exercise this has helped to keep me dropping down.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Slowly Regaining.
Endomondo Running Workout: "was out running 1.71 miles in 15m:57s using Endomondo."
Today is the first time I've run in 9 days. When you consider I was running 4 days per week, that is pretty major. After the events of last week, I have been really off-track and didn't particularly care. Somehow I managed to lose 2 pounds at the weigh-in today, but that was definitely a surprise. I am trying to regain focus and get back into everything. It is hard, but it is what I need to do.
This is the second time I've run this route. I beat my time and also set my fastest mile to date- 9:05. I haven't yet run just a mile to time myself, but that will be soon I think. Also I went to the chiropractor again today. I am still feeling it a bit but it is far better and my run doesn't seem to have had a negative impact. So there's good news for sure.
Today is the first time I've run in 9 days. When you consider I was running 4 days per week, that is pretty major. After the events of last week, I have been really off-track and didn't particularly care. Somehow I managed to lose 2 pounds at the weigh-in today, but that was definitely a surprise. I am trying to regain focus and get back into everything. It is hard, but it is what I need to do.
This is the second time I've run this route. I beat my time and also set my fastest mile to date- 9:05. I haven't yet run just a mile to time myself, but that will be soon I think. Also I went to the chiropractor again today. I am still feeling it a bit but it is far better and my run doesn't seem to have had a negative impact. So there's good news for sure.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Badness.
I haven't updated in awhile because I haven't been really trying this past week. Last Wednesday a wonderful, sweet, furry family member died and I've had a really hard time with it. I don't want to get into details, but it was gruesome and awful and shouldn't have happened.
The case has been before, as it was this time, that when I have dealt with emotional trauma, it presents itself as physical trauma as well. So Friday morning I was at the chiropractor because my back had twinged on Thursday and then I couldn't move without pain. It's getting better, but I haven't run in a week. I have 3 hours of dance class tonight and I hope I can fully participate.
The case has been before, as it was this time, that when I have dealt with emotional trauma, it presents itself as physical trauma as well. So Friday morning I was at the chiropractor because my back had twinged on Thursday and then I couldn't move without pain. It's getting better, but I haven't run in a week. I have 3 hours of dance class tonight and I hope I can fully participate.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Endomondo Running Workout
Endomondo Running Workout: "was out running 2.47 miles in 24m:24s using Endomondo."
I am impressed with this one. I was feeling tired and didn't think I was going to come close to my normal average, but voila!
I am impressed with this one. I was feeling tired and didn't think I was going to come close to my normal average, but voila!
Endomondo Running Workout
Endomondo Running Workout: "was out running 1.91 miles in 23m:00s using Endomondo."
Well, sort of. Lillian was over and we had a great time. We were planning to run my 5K route, but my body was just not feeling it. We ended walking a bit and taking a different route home.
I have found that having music while I run is absolutely imperative for me to do well and stay motivated. If I don't have it I start thinking about being tired etc... I guess hashing might be an exception, but then again I'm not usually pushing myself when I'm there. It'll be interesting to go back to it and see how I do, now that I have been running so much.
Well, sort of. Lillian was over and we had a great time. We were planning to run my 5K route, but my body was just not feeling it. We ended walking a bit and taking a different route home.
I have found that having music while I run is absolutely imperative for me to do well and stay motivated. If I don't have it I start thinking about being tired etc... I guess hashing might be an exception, but then again I'm not usually pushing myself when I'm there. It'll be interesting to go back to it and see how I do, now that I have been running so much.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Records Galore! And a Cool Thing.
Endomondo Running Workout: "was out running 3.11 miles in 31m:22s using Endomondo."
Record 1: I broke the 30 pound mark today! I have lost 31.2 pounds in the last (almost exactly) 6 months. I am just over halfway to my goal and still on track to reach it in a total of a year's time. At that point I will be in better shape than I ever have in my life. As it is, I am already under the weight I've been since moving to Spokane in 2005. Wow!!!
Record 2: My new5K time tonight was 31:22, giving me a 10:05 minute mile for 3.11 miles. Inching closer to that goal of under 10 minute miles, then shortly after that is the under 30 minute 5K. Yeah!
Cool Thing: Mike took me out to celebrate my victories. I picked Izzy's- sounds bad, but if you load up on salad and veggies and moderate yourself in pizza, it's not a bad option! Anyway, we noticed that all over the restaurant there were signs posted about caloric content in each of the dishes. Our server told us that it was now required by law for all restaurants to post their calorie info. I love it! That makes making informed choices sooooo much easier!
Record 1: I broke the 30 pound mark today! I have lost 31.2 pounds in the last (almost exactly) 6 months. I am just over halfway to my goal and still on track to reach it in a total of a year's time. At that point I will be in better shape than I ever have in my life. As it is, I am already under the weight I've been since moving to Spokane in 2005. Wow!!!
Record 2: My new5K time tonight was 31:22, giving me a 10:05 minute mile for 3.11 miles. Inching closer to that goal of under 10 minute miles, then shortly after that is the under 30 minute 5K. Yeah!
Cool Thing: Mike took me out to celebrate my victories. I picked Izzy's- sounds bad, but if you load up on salad and veggies and moderate yourself in pizza, it's not a bad option! Anyway, we noticed that all over the restaurant there were signs posted about caloric content in each of the dishes. Our server told us that it was now required by law for all restaurants to post their calorie info. I love it! That makes making informed choices sooooo much easier!
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