Four years ago I lost 45lbs after my husband (now ex) left me. I loved how fit I was, and how good I felt about my body. The last year has been difficult, not only have I been fighting my own depression, but my middle son is fighting cancer. I have let myself go. But no more!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Getting closer!
Another great run today! I ran for 28 minutes (one walking lap half way, which is not included in my totals) today, for a whopping 4.1k!!! That was 18 laps (2 more than last week), and had a pace of 6.8. My pace was down, but I was able to go longer... so a total win for me! I need to work on my endurance, and once that is set, then I can concern myself with the pace. Just a few weeks and I should have no problem running 5k straight...
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Another push.
Another great run for me on Friday. I ran for 12 minutes (8 laps), walked for 2 minutes (1 lap), then ran for another 12 minutes (8 laps). This worked out to 3.63km in 24 minutes, with a pace of 6:37 per km. This run was a lot harder than Wednesdays, but that could be from having to push the stroller. I should still be running 5km in 2 to 3 weeks, which puts me in fine shape for the race June 13th. The race should be a lot easier as well since I will not be pushing the stroller for it.
Can't wait to get this first run completed!
Can't wait to get this first run completed!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Back with both guns blazing!!!
Well, today I was finally well enough, and able to make it to the track for a run. What was even better was that I was child free!! So, iPod set to go, off I went. What a run! I really wonder what has been holding me back lately?? Has it been that I thought I couldn't do it? That it would be too hard, so why bother? Whatever the reason, it is no longer valid! I ran for...
20 minutes
No breaks (other than quick sips of water every 3-4 laps), for a total of 15 laps, which equals 3.3km! I have not done that well ever, still can't believe I did that! I might have been able to go for a bit longer, but was getting some cramps, and felt I done well enough for one day. The longest run, without breaks, that I have ever done is only 8 minutes. I ran 12 minutes longer than I have before.
I have just signed up to run 5km in the Footstock race held here in town on the 13th of June. I am so excited, and looking forward to completing this event... my first ever race! This gives me just under 3 months to prepare, and if today is any indication, I will be running 5km straight in a month. I will then have 2 months to work on my pace.
20 minutes
No breaks (other than quick sips of water every 3-4 laps), for a total of 15 laps, which equals 3.3km! I have not done that well ever, still can't believe I did that! I might have been able to go for a bit longer, but was getting some cramps, and felt I done well enough for one day. The longest run, without breaks, that I have ever done is only 8 minutes. I ran 12 minutes longer than I have before.
I have just signed up to run 5km in the Footstock race held here in town on the 13th of June. I am so excited, and looking forward to completing this event... my first ever race! This gives me just under 3 months to prepare, and if today is any indication, I will be running 5km straight in a month. I will then have 2 months to work on my pace.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Obstacles
Life has just been full of obstacles lately. Last Friday when I went for my run, I got some weird cramping and couldn't finish. I did manage to get around 18 minutes of running in 5 minute intervals. Monday I made it back to the track, and found I had a very, very hard time getting even 20 minutes done. It was a very hard run for me, at the time I wasn't sure why. Later that evening I figured out just why that run was so hard. I got sick, so very sick. Whatever it was, it was over quick. The next morning I felt fine, just very tired.
Not wanting to push myself too much, I did not go for a run today. And now on Friday I will be unable as I am going to be volunteering at Monkey's school in the morning. All these obstacles that come along...
Next week I am hoping will be better.
Not wanting to push myself too much, I did not go for a run today. And now on Friday I will be unable as I am going to be volunteering at Monkey's school in the morning. All these obstacles that come along...
Next week I am hoping will be better.
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