Latest Happenings

I am cutting sugar and many grains out of my diet in hopes to improve overall health.  Starting date, Tue. February 28.  My goal is to continue until March 18th and then reevaluate.  My goal was not to lose weight (although I started this at about 16# over what I am best at) but I have lost 5 # to date.  A friend shared this link with me.  http://www.loseit.com/  I'm not planning to track food at this point, but might in the future.

On the workout scene, I am pluggin' away, some weeks better than others.  Bad weeks - 1 work out in a week =(.  Good weeks, 4 workouts in a week =).

Singing out!!

Turkey Trot - check - So what next?

So, I ran the race, I accomplished what I set out to do, what next?  I suppose I better come up with a new goal.  Running hurts my knees, whether from weak thighs, poor stretching or some other reason, running hurts my knees. My knew goal is going to be to do my pilates at least 4 days a week for 30 minutes.  Seems reasonable enough - now to make the time to do it!!  I want to keep my body strong so I can enjoy my children, husband and family more completely!!  I don't want to slow everyone down :)

I would love to hear your goals, leave me a comment or send me an email.

btw - The race was exhilarating! I enjoyed running and may try it again in the spring.

Couch Potato to 5 K Turkey Trot DAY!!

I did it!  While I thought the three hills would be the death of me, and I did walk at some point on each of them I was able to finish the run in 26:55!  The run was not a 5K, rather 2.5 miles.  Cob said the hills make it equivalent with a 5K.  He finished in 22:00, Mary in 25:19 and Abi 25:17.  Happy Belated Thanksgiving to anyone reading this :)

Couch Potato to 5 K day 3 of week 5

I was intending to blog every day I ran and that just has not been the case.  I am still running.  I did miss several days here and there but overall feel good about being ready to finish Thursdays race.  Notice I said finish :) At this point that is my goal.  We shall see if I train for another if my goals increase in loftiness ;)  Ran 26 minutes this morning with lots of hills in the run.  My knees are feeling it a bit more than at the outset but not enough to stop.

Couch Potato to 5 K day 18

Today is Tuesday
I was supposed to:  Nov 8  20 min jog 5 min walk

Although I haven't posted at all in a week I have not fallen off the jogging wagon.  I am a little behind with life so haven't had time to post.  I am also just a tad behind with the program.  I jogged 18 tonight and walked 5.  Not much to post otherwise.   - Other than it was raining and 42 degrees for tonight's jaunt :)

Couch Potato to 5 K day 10 and 11

Monday and Tuesday
Oct 31 Relax!
Nov 1 16 min jog 5 min walk

It was really cold this morning but I knew I wouldn't have time to run tonight. I tried to work in some hills (which is not hard around here ) into my run this AM since there are a lot of hills in the Turkey Trot.  This morning I tried to picture how it would look, me thinking about all the food prep for the day and taking the time to run in the morning.  Nothing that can't come together with some planning :).  So as my thoughts were wondering my run raced by :) and before I knew it I was stretching those ever too tight hamstrings.

Couch Potato to 5 K day 8 and 9

Saturday and Sunday
Oct 29 Relax!
Oct 30 8 min jog 5 min walk 8 min jog 5 min walk

Cob came with me for tonight's workout.  There was a chill in the air as we trucked along.  I know I didn't jog fast enough for his liking.  His energy motivated me and the jogs and walks were enjoyable.