I am a runner, I am a runner, I am a runner!!!!!!!
Now, I realize that sounds incredibly stupid from some who is training for a half marathon, but my goal was simply to walk and beat a 16min/mile pace. Beating the pace is still the goal (I am still very slow) but as I have been training/researching, Galloway's walk/run made so much sense to me. Princess J trained with a local Galloway group and has been encouraging me to give it a try. So with much trepidation, I asked another friend who is a nutritionist/trainer to give me some tips about form, etc. Well, shock of all shocks, she says I have near perfect form and had me run intervals and I did it without having a heart attack!
I am pumped! I know I am no where near being able to sustain 13.1 miles yet and I am definitely way over pace at the moment, but I NEVER thought I could run. This is the first time in my entire 41 years that I ran and did it without pain or falling or hating every second. I feel like today was a total game changer for me. There is a lot of work left to do, but I feel like not only will I be able to cross that finish line, I will be able to RUN across it!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
If anyone is counting
Just to be clear on how I am counting:
Weeks are started on Sunday, as Sunday-- Feb 26,2012-- is race day.
We are currently in week 42, with Sunday May 8 being 42 Sundays before race day.
There, I feel better getting that straight!
Weeks are started on Sunday, as Sunday-- Feb 26,2012-- is race day.
We are currently in week 42, with Sunday May 8 being 42 Sundays before race day.
There, I feel better getting that straight!
Week 43 in review
Week 43 was a great week in terms of training.
Accomplishment #1: Walked 8 1/2 miles. Did 1 1/2 of interval training, a 3 mi with an increased speed of 3.2 rather than 3, and did a 4 mile walk with Princess J.
Accomplishment #2: Maintained a low carb diet for a week! With the small exception of a piece of cake for mother's day, NO BREADY CARBS!!!!!! Yay me! I did big grocery shopping on Wednesday and went with no/low carb stuff I love, instead of focusing on what I couldn't have. Today will be my week weigh in, so I am curious to see what the scale's verdict is. I did totally go off the wagon last night, I think out of fear. So before I have a chance to really blow it, I need to get on that scale today to get a fair estimate of it this is working or not.
What I need to improve on:
Really need to get the interval walks in. Yesterday was Monday, so rest day. I hate Mondays. Really hate Mondays. Did a rest day on Sunday just because I was still a bit tuckered out from the 4 miles on Saturday. So my goal this morning is to get on the treadmill. I just feel so tired recently. Just need a jolt of motivation, I think.
Need some time to sort through my clothes as well. Last night I wimped out on a trip to the park on one of the nicest days we've had so far, just b/c I couldn't find anything to wear. With the weight gain over the fall and winter, I don't have many if any summer clothes that aren't too tight. And damn it, I hate shopping for bigger clothes. That just sucks...But I got really discouraged when everything I grabbed was too tight. Hmmm...perhaps that's why the tostitos scoops were calling my name last night? But need to get a couple of outfits that will work.
And to end on a positive note, Princess J went to hear Jeff Galloway speak at a meeting here in Cincy last Wednesday. He stressed the importance of just getting the mileage in. He said speed will come, if you just get the distance in. So, here's hope that if I will just get moving, speed will come. Aha! It always comes back to overcoming inertia, huh?
Accomplishment #1: Walked 8 1/2 miles. Did 1 1/2 of interval training, a 3 mi with an increased speed of 3.2 rather than 3, and did a 4 mile walk with Princess J.
Accomplishment #2: Maintained a low carb diet for a week! With the small exception of a piece of cake for mother's day, NO BREADY CARBS!!!!!! Yay me! I did big grocery shopping on Wednesday and went with no/low carb stuff I love, instead of focusing on what I couldn't have. Today will be my week weigh in, so I am curious to see what the scale's verdict is. I did totally go off the wagon last night, I think out of fear. So before I have a chance to really blow it, I need to get on that scale today to get a fair estimate of it this is working or not.
What I need to improve on:
Really need to get the interval walks in. Yesterday was Monday, so rest day. I hate Mondays. Really hate Mondays. Did a rest day on Sunday just because I was still a bit tuckered out from the 4 miles on Saturday. So my goal this morning is to get on the treadmill. I just feel so tired recently. Just need a jolt of motivation, I think.
Need some time to sort through my clothes as well. Last night I wimped out on a trip to the park on one of the nicest days we've had so far, just b/c I couldn't find anything to wear. With the weight gain over the fall and winter, I don't have many if any summer clothes that aren't too tight. And damn it, I hate shopping for bigger clothes. That just sucks...But I got really discouraged when everything I grabbed was too tight. Hmmm...perhaps that's why the tostitos scoops were calling my name last night? But need to get a couple of outfits that will work.
And to end on a positive note, Princess J went to hear Jeff Galloway speak at a meeting here in Cincy last Wednesday. He stressed the importance of just getting the mileage in. He said speed will come, if you just get the distance in. So, here's hope that if I will just get moving, speed will come. Aha! It always comes back to overcoming inertia, huh?
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Monthly Training Summary--April 2011
OK, although sad & pathetic, here it is:
Calendar Notes By Date:
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Date: Apr 26, 2011
Time: 7:38
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 25, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Recovery
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Date: Apr 24, 2011
Time: 7:41
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.06 (mi)
Duration: 0:20:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:52 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 23, 2011
Time: 20:53
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 22, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 5237 ped steps
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Date: Apr 20, 2011
Time: 21:03
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 3.00 (mi)
Notes: 12,088 ped steps
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Date: Apr 15, 2011
Time: 8:27
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.55 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:21 (m/mi)
Notes: 3370 steps for walk
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Date: Apr 14, 2011
Time: 20:56
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 2.00 (mi)
Duration: 0:40:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 20:00 (m/mi)
Notes: 8248 ped steps
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Date: Apr 12, 2011
Time: 7:47
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.25 (mi)
Duration: 0:23:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:24 (m/mi)
Notes: Interval
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Date: Apr 9, 2011
Time: 8:08
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 3225 ped steps
Interval
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Date: Apr 6, 2011
Time: 21:27
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 1:00:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 6255 ped steps
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Date: Apr 2, 2011
Time: 8:22
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 4061 ped steps
7:38
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 25, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Recovery
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Date: Apr 24, 2011
Time: 7:41
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.06 (mi)
Duration: 0:20:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:52 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 23, 2011
Time: 20:53
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 22, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 5237 ped steps
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Date: Apr 20, 2011
Time: 21:03
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 3.00 (mi)
Notes: 12,088 ped steps
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Date: Apr 15, 2011
Time: 8:27
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.55 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:21 (m/mi)
Notes: 3370 steps for walk
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Date: Apr 14, 2011
Time: 20:56
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 2.00 (mi)
Duration: 0:40:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 20:00 (m/mi)
Notes: 8248 ped steps
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Date: Apr 12, 2011
Time: 7:47
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.25 (mi)
Duration: 0:23:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:24 (m/mi)
Notes: Interval
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Date: Apr 9, 2011
Time: 8:08
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 3225 ped steps
Interval
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Date: Apr 6, 2011
Time: 21:27
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 1:00:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 6255 ped steps
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Date: Apr 2, 2011
Time: 8:22
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 4061 ped steps
Calendar Notes By Date:
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Date: Apr 26, 2011
Time: 7:38
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 25, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Recovery
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Date: Apr 24, 2011
Time: 7:41
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.06 (mi)
Duration: 0:20:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:52 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 23, 2011
Time: 20:53
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 22, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 5237 ped steps
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Date: Apr 20, 2011
Time: 21:03
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 3.00 (mi)
Notes: 12,088 ped steps
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Date: Apr 15, 2011
Time: 8:27
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.55 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:21 (m/mi)
Notes: 3370 steps for walk
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Date: Apr 14, 2011
Time: 20:56
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 2.00 (mi)
Duration: 0:40:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 20:00 (m/mi)
Notes: 8248 ped steps
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Date: Apr 12, 2011
Time: 7:47
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.25 (mi)
Duration: 0:23:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:24 (m/mi)
Notes: Interval
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Date: Apr 9, 2011
Time: 8:08
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 3225 ped steps
Interval
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Date: Apr 6, 2011
Time: 21:27
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 1:00:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 6255 ped steps
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Date: Apr 2, 2011
Time: 8:22
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 4061 ped steps
7:38
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 25, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Recovery
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Date: Apr 24, 2011
Time: 7:41
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.06 (mi)
Duration: 0:20:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:52 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 23, 2011
Time: 20:53
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.56 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:14 (m/mi)
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Date: Apr 22, 2011
Time: 7:39
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 5237 ped steps
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Date: Apr 20, 2011
Time: 21:03
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 3.00 (mi)
Notes: 12,088 ped steps
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Date: Apr 15, 2011
Time: 8:27
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.55 (mi)
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 19:21 (m/mi)
Notes: 3370 steps for walk
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Date: Apr 14, 2011
Time: 20:56
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 2.00 (mi)
Duration: 0:40:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 20:00 (m/mi)
Notes: 8248 ped steps
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Date: Apr 12, 2011
Time: 7:47
Type of day: Workout
Distance: 1.25 (mi)
Duration: 0:23:00 (H:M:S)
Pace: 18:24 (m/mi)
Notes: Interval
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Date: Apr 9, 2011
Time: 8:08
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 0:30:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 3225 ped steps
Interval
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Date: Apr 6, 2011
Time: 21:27
Type of day: Workout
Duration: 1:00:00 (H:M:S)
Notes: 6255 ped steps
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Date: Apr 2, 2011
Time: 8:22
Type of day: Normal
Notes: 4061 ped steps
Week 44 in review & Looking ahead to next week
Hey gang! If anyone is counting, we are beginning week 43 of training! It is pretty scary to think that there are only 43 sundays left until race day...
So, training this week kind of sucked. Tuesday I did a great interval walk. Got my pace up to 19:14 comfortably. I did a 20 minute walk last Sunday with a pace of 18:15. However, I could only keep at it for 20 minutes. I did do over a mile, but it was a bit too much.
I have decided Monday is always going to be a rest day. Mondays are just too hard in general, and let's face it, getting up extra to get a walk in just f*----- sucks, when you don't want to get out of bed to start with.
But back to last week's training...So did a great walk on Tuesday. Wednesday was the planned 3mi with Princess J. Unfortunately, there were tornado warnings everywhere, and even our back up treadmill location was requiring everyone to get out in the halls and away from the windows. Needless to say, we canceled the walk. It was the rest of the day then that just went to hell in a handbasket. DH was being all pooey (I think it was his every 6th week PMS time), so to compensate, I took DS for the afternoon and forfeited my time. I then proceeded to start a pity party for myself and ended up eating 1/2 a bag of cheetos for dinner. Uuuugh!! I hate when I make bad decisions and do s*-- like that! Thursday was totally off at work and I made the incredibly bad choice of a Frisch's Swiss Miss for breakfast, and let's just say the day went down hill from there. Thursday night/Friday morning DS woke me up with projectile vomiting @ 1am. I was up the rest of the night with poor darling...I had meant to get up to watch the Royal Wedding, but that wasn't quite what I had in mind! I worked Friday on about 3 hours of sleep, and not surprisingly, ate crap -- chips & queso, ritz crackers all day. Uuuugh!!! At least Saturday I got back on track!
Today Princess J & I went to the Flying Pig expo here in Cincinnati for inspiration. I got some cute stuff (more on that later) but most of all, we got to see the Princess Medal at the Run Disney booth. It was totally inspiring that we got to see & touch that gorgeous tiara medal!!!
So, looking ahead to next week, a huge priority is grocery shopping, prepping, & packing for later today. I have, at least in my head, come to grips that I have to give up or at minimum a 3 bite rule, for my beloved bready carbs. I have got to get some success on the scale to help increase my pace, so I need to make some better choices and have a plan.
Here's what I am thinking for this week:
Salami rolls & oriental salad
Low carb crepes for all kinds of things-- breakfast burritos, quiche crusts, no noodle lasagna
Berries & melon
Fresh mozzarella with grape tomatoes & pesto
Cucumbers & hummus
Chicken cherron
Mom's pot roast & veggies
Salad greens
General Tzo's chicken
Chicken cesar salad
Apples & Peanut butter
Roasted vegetables
My thoughts are trying to focus on things I love, not things that I need to avoid. Let's see how this goes, and I will keep on posting!
So, training this week kind of sucked. Tuesday I did a great interval walk. Got my pace up to 19:14 comfortably. I did a 20 minute walk last Sunday with a pace of 18:15. However, I could only keep at it for 20 minutes. I did do over a mile, but it was a bit too much.
I have decided Monday is always going to be a rest day. Mondays are just too hard in general, and let's face it, getting up extra to get a walk in just f*----- sucks, when you don't want to get out of bed to start with.
But back to last week's training...So did a great walk on Tuesday. Wednesday was the planned 3mi with Princess J. Unfortunately, there were tornado warnings everywhere, and even our back up treadmill location was requiring everyone to get out in the halls and away from the windows. Needless to say, we canceled the walk. It was the rest of the day then that just went to hell in a handbasket. DH was being all pooey (I think it was his every 6th week PMS time), so to compensate, I took DS for the afternoon and forfeited my time. I then proceeded to start a pity party for myself and ended up eating 1/2 a bag of cheetos for dinner. Uuuugh!! I hate when I make bad decisions and do s*-- like that! Thursday was totally off at work and I made the incredibly bad choice of a Frisch's Swiss Miss for breakfast, and let's just say the day went down hill from there. Thursday night/Friday morning DS woke me up with projectile vomiting @ 1am. I was up the rest of the night with poor darling...I had meant to get up to watch the Royal Wedding, but that wasn't quite what I had in mind! I worked Friday on about 3 hours of sleep, and not surprisingly, ate crap -- chips & queso, ritz crackers all day. Uuuugh!!! At least Saturday I got back on track!
Today Princess J & I went to the Flying Pig expo here in Cincinnati for inspiration. I got some cute stuff (more on that later) but most of all, we got to see the Princess Medal at the Run Disney booth. It was totally inspiring that we got to see & touch that gorgeous tiara medal!!!
So, looking ahead to next week, a huge priority is grocery shopping, prepping, & packing for later today. I have, at least in my head, come to grips that I have to give up or at minimum a 3 bite rule, for my beloved bready carbs. I have got to get some success on the scale to help increase my pace, so I need to make some better choices and have a plan.
Here's what I am thinking for this week:
Salami rolls & oriental salad
Low carb crepes for all kinds of things-- breakfast burritos, quiche crusts, no noodle lasagna
Berries & melon
Fresh mozzarella with grape tomatoes & pesto
Cucumbers & hummus
Chicken cherron
Mom's pot roast & veggies
Salad greens
General Tzo's chicken
Chicken cesar salad
Apples & Peanut butter
Roasted vegetables
My thoughts are trying to focus on things I love, not things that I need to avoid. Let's see how this goes, and I will keep on posting!
A bit about food
Training is primarily the "doing" but for me, I realize the food is also part of the plan. Planning is key, so I am going to start some blog posts just about my food strategy, if you will.
Breakfast:
Again for me, breakfast is rarely a problem. On good or routine days, my staple is a Special K protein bar (mmm...love those peanut butter & chocolate ones!) or 2 baby bel cheeses. On a weekend or hungry day, a bowl or two of cheerios usually works great. Once every couple of weeks, DH makes homemade French Toast, which is too good of a treat to pass up. I just need to be mindful of portions & add some protein to the entree, as well as limiting carbs the rest of the day.
Lunch:
Here is where lack of planning gets me in trouble every time. Work is often so hectic I don't make the time to have my mid morning snack. As a result, I am typically hungry when lunch time rolls around. If I haven't packed, you can almost bet I am going to make a bad choice. If I get too hungy and yet I have packed, I will still usually make a bad choice. My best stragegy is to EAT A MID MORNING SNACK and pack something I actually enjoy for lunch.
Breakfast:
Again for me, breakfast is rarely a problem. On good or routine days, my staple is a Special K protein bar (mmm...love those peanut butter & chocolate ones!) or 2 baby bel cheeses. On a weekend or hungry day, a bowl or two of cheerios usually works great. Once every couple of weeks, DH makes homemade French Toast, which is too good of a treat to pass up. I just need to be mindful of portions & add some protein to the entree, as well as limiting carbs the rest of the day.
Lunch:
Here is where lack of planning gets me in trouble every time. Work is often so hectic I don't make the time to have my mid morning snack. As a result, I am typically hungry when lunch time rolls around. If I haven't packed, you can almost bet I am going to make a bad choice. If I get too hungy and yet I have packed, I will still usually make a bad choice. My best stragegy is to EAT A MID MORNING SNACK and pack something I actually enjoy for lunch.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Interval training
So today was my third interval walk, and the first one that didn't totally suck.
The first one I did outside on my parents very flat street. I attempted running between mailboxes, but that didn't work out so well. I am so top heavy that I ended up almost falling over with the extra exertion. I then did race walking, and that seems to work out much better at this point.
I did the second interval walk on Tuesday morning on the treadmill and it sucked royally. I was having technical difficulties with the computer (more on that later) and had to keep hopping on & off the treadmill to fix the glitches. I only lasted 25 minutes and it was REALLY hard.
But today...it wasn't so bad! I did the entire 30 minutes and the interval was do-able. I even shortened my time from a 20 min/mile to a 19:21min/mile. Yay! I am starting to have some hope here!
The other thing that was awesome, I read my Disney Passporter for about 10 min before my walk. It was totally motivating, because I know if I am going to get there it HAS to be for the Princess. I will post links if anyone is interested.
I am beginning to accumulate a list of "wants" for training and for the race. I think I will also be posting those and using some of them for motivational rewards. I will keep everyone updated on what things are on my wish list and if I get them, if they are worthwhile or not.
Keep pluging and I will be here right along posting as we get closer to Feb 26, 2012!
The first one I did outside on my parents very flat street. I attempted running between mailboxes, but that didn't work out so well. I am so top heavy that I ended up almost falling over with the extra exertion. I then did race walking, and that seems to work out much better at this point.
I did the second interval walk on Tuesday morning on the treadmill and it sucked royally. I was having technical difficulties with the computer (more on that later) and had to keep hopping on & off the treadmill to fix the glitches. I only lasted 25 minutes and it was REALLY hard.
But today...it wasn't so bad! I did the entire 30 minutes and the interval was do-able. I even shortened my time from a 20 min/mile to a 19:21min/mile. Yay! I am starting to have some hope here!
The other thing that was awesome, I read my Disney Passporter for about 10 min before my walk. It was totally motivating, because I know if I am going to get there it HAS to be for the Princess. I will post links if anyone is interested.
I am beginning to accumulate a list of "wants" for training and for the race. I think I will also be posting those and using some of them for motivational rewards. I will keep everyone updated on what things are on my wish list and if I get them, if they are worthwhile or not.
Keep pluging and I will be here right along posting as we get closer to Feb 26, 2012!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
A quick shout out
I just wanted to make a quick post to thank so many people for taking a minute and leaving a comment. I am overwhelmed that folks that who don't know me from anyone would be so kind and supportive.
I know many of you are training right along with Princess J & I, so please let us know how you're doing! I would love to share the blog with anyone else who wants to contribute their training experiences, so if you're interested or just want to be emailed with updates, which I promise to be more regular as we are training in earnest now, please feel free to email me at princess.april120@gmail.com.
Thanks again and I look forward to becoming friends with many of you other Princesses who are out there working hard and wishing on a star!
I know many of you are training right along with Princess J & I, so please let us know how you're doing! I would love to share the blog with anyone else who wants to contribute their training experiences, so if you're interested or just want to be emailed with updates, which I promise to be more regular as we are training in earnest now, please feel free to email me at princess.april120@gmail.com.
Thanks again and I look forward to becoming friends with many of you other Princesses who are out there working hard and wishing on a star!
First real training session
Yesterday, Princess Jennifer & I did our first training session. It was a bit windy, but sunny and it felt amazing! I just can't believe the endorphin rush from talking about the race and making our training schedule...
We have planned to work on pace/speed first. I am REALLY slow, and so the goal is by July 1 to be at a 15min/mile for at least 3 miles. Distance wise, I can do three miles easily now but they are slow miles. We are planning to use the Galloway method of walk/race walk-run to increase the pace. Tomorrow will be my first solo training session with the new plan. I have the interval run app on my iphone, so I have started with a 5 min warm up walk, then 30 seconds of race walking-running, alternating with 2 minutes walking for a total of 20 minutes, then a 5 minute cool down walk. I also need to remember stretching after my walk. In my excitement yesterday, I overlooked the stretching, and boy did I feel my mistake the rest of the day. Unfortunately, being a more "mature" princess, I totally need the stretching...
We have also decided to do a 5K race sometime in July. Again, the goal is to complete the 5K at our Princess Pace and then add distance from there. We also plan a 10K in the fall at our Princess Pace, and then we are right in line for the Princess Feb 26, 2012 !!
So were are official now. We have a training plan and our next walk together is scheduled for April 20th. I have a lot of homework to do in the next two weeks, but I am pumped!
We have planned to work on pace/speed first. I am REALLY slow, and so the goal is by July 1 to be at a 15min/mile for at least 3 miles. Distance wise, I can do three miles easily now but they are slow miles. We are planning to use the Galloway method of walk/race walk-run to increase the pace. Tomorrow will be my first solo training session with the new plan. I have the interval run app on my iphone, so I have started with a 5 min warm up walk, then 30 seconds of race walking-running, alternating with 2 minutes walking for a total of 20 minutes, then a 5 minute cool down walk. I also need to remember stretching after my walk. In my excitement yesterday, I overlooked the stretching, and boy did I feel my mistake the rest of the day. Unfortunately, being a more "mature" princess, I totally need the stretching...
We have also decided to do a 5K race sometime in July. Again, the goal is to complete the 5K at our Princess Pace and then add distance from there. We also plan a 10K in the fall at our Princess Pace, and then we are right in line for the Princess Feb 26, 2012 !!
So were are official now. We have a training plan and our next walk together is scheduled for April 20th. I have a lot of homework to do in the next two weeks, but I am pumped!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
It's time to get serious...
Well, it is now a little less than a year until Disney Princess 2012. I am scared, scared sh*tl**ss to be exact. There was something comforting in knowing it was over a year away, but now it's time to get to work in earnest.
One of my friends says a year is plenty of time. Well, maybe plenty of time for a lot of people, but I ain't one of them. I have not run a step since I was in the ninth grade, I have a little more than a hundred pounds to lose to be at my ideal body weight, and thus far can't seem to keep any training efforts consistent. I am now starting feel a bit of pressure, but I think that may be a good thing.
So back to basics:
Walking three times per week for at least 20 min, ideally 30
One long walk per week
Using the Marathoning for Mortals schedule, start working on increasing speed after week 6
Starting week 6, increase speed with the walk/run strategy Galloway teaches
Keep it simple, keep it steady, and away we go!
One of my friends says a year is plenty of time. Well, maybe plenty of time for a lot of people, but I ain't one of them. I have not run a step since I was in the ninth grade, I have a little more than a hundred pounds to lose to be at my ideal body weight, and thus far can't seem to keep any training efforts consistent. I am now starting feel a bit of pressure, but I think that may be a good thing.
So back to basics:
Walking three times per week for at least 20 min, ideally 30
One long walk per week
Using the Marathoning for Mortals schedule, start working on increasing speed after week 6
Starting week 6, increase speed with the walk/run strategy Galloway teaches
Keep it simple, keep it steady, and away we go!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Pefect World...
Training has been going well. I started in earnest Dec 30, 2010. You know--I had to start before Jan 1st. Everyone knows that people who start Jan 1st are going to fail, and by God...this time I am not going to fail!!!
The first two weeks were really good. This past week, however, was a bit of a mess. New babysitter, new school schedule for wee one, snow days with work canceled, and a great flourish to the week, a tummy bug running rampant through my house. Uuugh! My treadmill thinks I have abandoned her, I am totally missing my internet smut that keeps me occupied during my training sessions, and the healthy food I bought last week is still in my refrigerator, decomposing as I write. But this is life, eh? I don't have a perfect life, nor do I live in a perfect world. The million dollar question is always, how do you keep on track when despite your best intentions, your imperfect life derails you?
Here are my thoughts:
Today I will make it happen. Just for thirty minutes. If it works out for more, then great. But at least I am going to get on the treadmill for 30 minutes.
I have a plan for my food this week.
Breakfast doesn't seem to be an issue. So I am not going to worry about it.
Lunch. I want something satisfying... I am feeling kind of empty if all I do is a grilled chicken ceasar at lunch, although I love them. I am thinking BBQ meat balls with oriental salad and some fruit. Warm and filling yet good protein with fun crunch of salad. Mmmm...
Dinner. I am going to utilize my resources on this one.
Options for the week
Meatloaf w/ smashed cauliflower
Turkey kilbasa & sauerkraut
Veggie lasagna & salad
Chicken mole`
Chicken cherron`
Pan fried fish w/ baked sweet potato fries
The beef should be coming soon, so we can add beef stew, cube steak, and grilled steaks to the mix...yummm...
I am working to earn a timex iron man watch. I want the one on the Galloway site. If I food journal everyday and get in my training schedule for the next two weeks, it's mine!!!
Training schedule, what training schedule, you say? Well, sort of forgot to mention that hmmm...For now here is the plan.
Training Schedule
(taken from John Bigham's book, "Marathoning for Mortals")
Walk every day for 30 minutes. 2 rest days permitted. 1 long walk per week.
I should be on week three. However, I feel like I need a week two do-over, as week two only had two walks this week.
So, walk every day for 30 minutes. 2 rest days permitted. 1 long walk of 3 miles this week.
Princess Jennifer M. and I have committed to the Louisville 5K. We totally need a short term goal. I am going to have to chat with her about details, etc. Oh, and signing up would be a good start too!
I am off to convert some contemplation stage into action stage...
The first two weeks were really good. This past week, however, was a bit of a mess. New babysitter, new school schedule for wee one, snow days with work canceled, and a great flourish to the week, a tummy bug running rampant through my house. Uuugh! My treadmill thinks I have abandoned her, I am totally missing my internet smut that keeps me occupied during my training sessions, and the healthy food I bought last week is still in my refrigerator, decomposing as I write. But this is life, eh? I don't have a perfect life, nor do I live in a perfect world. The million dollar question is always, how do you keep on track when despite your best intentions, your imperfect life derails you?
Here are my thoughts:
Today I will make it happen. Just for thirty minutes. If it works out for more, then great. But at least I am going to get on the treadmill for 30 minutes.
I have a plan for my food this week.
Breakfast doesn't seem to be an issue. So I am not going to worry about it.
Lunch. I want something satisfying... I am feeling kind of empty if all I do is a grilled chicken ceasar at lunch, although I love them. I am thinking BBQ meat balls with oriental salad and some fruit. Warm and filling yet good protein with fun crunch of salad. Mmmm...
Dinner. I am going to utilize my resources on this one.
Options for the week
Meatloaf w/ smashed cauliflower
Turkey kilbasa & sauerkraut
Veggie lasagna & salad
Chicken mole`
Chicken cherron`
Pan fried fish w/ baked sweet potato fries
The beef should be coming soon, so we can add beef stew, cube steak, and grilled steaks to the mix...yummm...
I am working to earn a timex iron man watch. I want the one on the Galloway site. If I food journal everyday and get in my training schedule for the next two weeks, it's mine!!!
Training schedule, what training schedule, you say? Well, sort of forgot to mention that hmmm...For now here is the plan.
Training Schedule
(taken from John Bigham's book, "Marathoning for Mortals")
Walk every day for 30 minutes. 2 rest days permitted. 1 long walk per week.
I should be on week three. However, I feel like I need a week two do-over, as week two only had two walks this week.
So, walk every day for 30 minutes. 2 rest days permitted. 1 long walk of 3 miles this week.
Princess Jennifer M. and I have committed to the Louisville 5K. We totally need a short term goal. I am going to have to chat with her about details, etc. Oh, and signing up would be a good start too!
I am off to convert some contemplation stage into action stage...
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