Mainly because I forgot to blog after my run on Tuesday. Tonight I did 4.102 miles on the treadmill. I alternated walking and running. I would walk a song and then run a song. I started out at 4.5 for the running songs but would increase my speed and made it up to 5.1 for the last running song. I felt out of breath but not as bad as I thought I would at 5.1. It totally sucks that I was running much faster just a couple of months ago but I'm already feeling stronger. That's good, right?
But this was actually kind of fun. Fun on the treadmill?!?!? That's crazy! :) But it really was. I'll have to add in incline next time to make it harder but I didn't start watching the clock on the treadmill until 49 mins. So that's pretty good - considering usually I am tempted to look at the clock the entire time I'm on the treadmill.
I'm doing better, kind of, with my diet (diet as in what I eat, not that I'm on a "diet"). My breakfast and lunch are perfect. And I feel full and satisfied and it's all healthy. Breakfast has been a serving of granola, almonds and yogurt. Lunch has been spinach salad with seeds and nuts and dried cranberries and carrots along with a yogurt and an orange. And a cheese stick mid morning for a snack.
And then I get home. Then I over eat at dinner. And then snack after. Though I haven't snacked every single night. But it's still hard. I'm getting there. Slowly.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
1.2 miles
Ok so for an early morning run, that's kind of short and pathetic. But it was my first morning run in a long time and I was really tired. I really needed to run because I was super nervous.
That day, Tuesday, I was putting in my notice at work. I've worked at this place for 9 years. 9 years! I've been super unhappy and really need a change. But it's kind of scary too. But when I think about it, running long distances used to be really scary too. But now, it's still scary, but I know I can do it. I am excited to make this change and I think it's something I really need.
And also, it will make it easier for me to run. I won't have to get up so early if I want to run in the morning and I will get home earlier so it'll be easier to run at night.
It felt good to run in the morning again. I just need to start doing it more.
That day, Tuesday, I was putting in my notice at work. I've worked at this place for 9 years. 9 years! I've been super unhappy and really need a change. But it's kind of scary too. But when I think about it, running long distances used to be really scary too. But now, it's still scary, but I know I can do it. I am excited to make this change and I think it's something I really need.
And also, it will make it easier for me to run. I won't have to get up so early if I want to run in the morning and I will get home earlier so it'll be easier to run at night.
It felt good to run in the morning again. I just need to start doing it more.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
I am STILL cold!
Today I did my first long run of my marathon training. I had a hard time this week running and skipped two 3 mile runs. I plan to make one up tomorrow though! It was just stupid excuses that caused me to not run.
So today, after reading about a friend getting out there in the cold, snowy weather, I decided I better get moving. And because the weather is going to be worse tomorrow, I did my long run outside today. It was "warm" ;) (at 20 degrees when I started).
I did 6 miles today and overall, had fun. I was cold but I smiled a lot.
But I also did a lot of thinking and thought about how my run today was somewhat of a waste. Yes, it's good that I did it and am building my miles back up even though it was slow. It's a waste because of how I've been eating. I am not eating well. I'm over eating and eating a lot of junk. I am doing better than I was in November and December but I am still not doing well. I need to do better.
Anyway, I think I am ready. Ready to get back on track and lose the weight I regained over the holidays and get back to losing weight and getting under 200 lbs. I know I have said this so many times but I want to make this time stick! It was so uncomfortable running today. I can feel my fat on my back. And it's the most annoying uncomfortable feeling. I'll probably write more tomorrow about getting back on track.
Back to the run: I started out at 14 min miles and ended up at almost 18 min miles for the last mile. lol I was so cold! I couldn't feel my legs or my arms or my hands. And my feet! They are still cold. I strained my right hip this time but I think I did that from having to run up a hill in the snow - I could feel it kind of pull it. But it's feeling ok now so hopefully it doesn't come back.
This older lady who was walking (with a walking stick!) said to me "We deserve a medal for getting out here today, like at the Olympics!" I laughed and agreed with her. But this run is getting me closer to that medal - to finish the race I didn't finish 4 years ago. :)
So today, after reading about a friend getting out there in the cold, snowy weather, I decided I better get moving. And because the weather is going to be worse tomorrow, I did my long run outside today. It was "warm" ;) (at 20 degrees when I started).
I did 6 miles today and overall, had fun. I was cold but I smiled a lot.
But I also did a lot of thinking and thought about how my run today was somewhat of a waste. Yes, it's good that I did it and am building my miles back up even though it was slow. It's a waste because of how I've been eating. I am not eating well. I'm over eating and eating a lot of junk. I am doing better than I was in November and December but I am still not doing well. I need to do better.
Anyway, I think I am ready. Ready to get back on track and lose the weight I regained over the holidays and get back to losing weight and getting under 200 lbs. I know I have said this so many times but I want to make this time stick! It was so uncomfortable running today. I can feel my fat on my back. And it's the most annoying uncomfortable feeling. I'll probably write more tomorrow about getting back on track.
Back to the run: I started out at 14 min miles and ended up at almost 18 min miles for the last mile. lol I was so cold! I couldn't feel my legs or my arms or my hands. And my feet! They are still cold. I strained my right hip this time but I think I did that from having to run up a hill in the snow - I could feel it kind of pull it. But it's feeling ok now so hopefully it doesn't come back.
This older lady who was walking (with a walking stick!) said to me "We deserve a medal for getting out here today, like at the Olympics!" I laughed and agreed with her. But this run is getting me closer to that medal - to finish the race I didn't finish 4 years ago. :)
Thursday, January 23, 2014
First Marathon Training Run of 2014
....and I really don't have anything to say about it. I'm slow. I'm fatter (again) and running is hard (again).
I know it will get easier the more I do it. And once I start running outside again it will be better. But until then, it sucks. And I really don't know what else to say.
I know it will get easier the more I do it. And once I start running outside again it will be better. But until then, it sucks. And I really don't know what else to say.
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