Ok, so the other day (2 posts ago) I wrote about 'increase day' & how hard it was.....unbelievably hard. I thought I had hit some sort of 'emotional road block'.....WELL...I was SO discouraged, I didn't even attempt to run all weekend (2 days).
Tonight I went back @ it again & tried to set the distance like I did the other night....3.5...except it jsut kept doing the incline & no distance....
Well, APPARENTLY, the treadmill ONLY sets the incline NOT the distance. Imagine! So when I thought I was struggling to run 3.5 mi...REALLY I was running @ a 3.5 INCLINE!
So tonight.....I RAN a full mile...2x! WOOHOO! I finished a 5k (3.1 mi), including warm up & cool down & my total work out was only 45 min.
It took me almost 12 min to run the 2nd mile @ 5mph....(which doesn't seem to add up mathematically???)
Anyway...YAY me! I am SO excited now. :D
Monday, January 29, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Got 5 minutes?
As a "Family Home Manager" (snappy title for 'Mom'! lol) I have had a LOT of learning to do over the years in the 'managing' department. The 'mommy' part came easy.
Here is ONE little trick I have learned (I'm sure some of you better managers out there probably already know this.) It's the value of 5 min.
I'm not talking about the big 'multi-tasking', although I am a fan of that too. I am referring to a real time frame of 5 min & focusing all your energy to ONE task for a full 5min.
For example, many times I am waiting for someone to arrive, lets say, so we can make a quick trip to the ribbon store (one of my most favorite places) & then I'm off. Well, sure we are leaving in 5 min so I can't start any big project....or I'm 'on my way out the door' & I'm doing a quick brush of the teeth or hair.
Well, while I am IN the bathroom, I can certainly wipe down a sink. Isn't that tooth paste dribble annoying?
Pick up all the laundry lying next to the hamper & put it IN the hamper.
Toss a load of laundry IN the washer.
Transfer a load of laundry from the washer to the dryer.
I can sweep my front room.
I can clear a table or counter.
I can declutter the mail drop off table.
I can make a bed.
I can do a 10 second tidy of the living room.
I can put clean dishes away.
I can put a stack of clean & folded t-shirts in the drawer.
I can fill a bag w/ miscellaneous, tossable clutter.
I can put the ironing board & iron away.
I can sweep the porch.
Get it?
Most of these can be accomplished right before you 'run out the door'. Take back your time. It is your time, make the most of it. :) And anyways, it's only 5 min! lol
Here is ONE little trick I have learned (I'm sure some of you better managers out there probably already know this.) It's the value of 5 min.
I'm not talking about the big 'multi-tasking', although I am a fan of that too. I am referring to a real time frame of 5 min & focusing all your energy to ONE task for a full 5min.
For example, many times I am waiting for someone to arrive, lets say, so we can make a quick trip to the ribbon store (one of my most favorite places) & then I'm off. Well, sure we are leaving in 5 min so I can't start any big project....or I'm 'on my way out the door' & I'm doing a quick brush of the teeth or hair.
Well, while I am IN the bathroom, I can certainly wipe down a sink. Isn't that tooth paste dribble annoying?
Pick up all the laundry lying next to the hamper & put it IN the hamper.
Toss a load of laundry IN the washer.
Transfer a load of laundry from the washer to the dryer.
I can sweep my front room.
I can clear a table or counter.
I can declutter the mail drop off table.
I can make a bed.
I can do a 10 second tidy of the living room.
I can put clean dishes away.
I can put a stack of clean & folded t-shirts in the drawer.
I can fill a bag w/ miscellaneous, tossable clutter.
I can put the ironing board & iron away.
I can sweep the porch.
Get it?
Most of these can be accomplished right before you 'run out the door'. Take back your time. It is your time, make the most of it. :) And anyways, it's only 5 min! lol
Thursday, January 25, 2007
What a challenge!
Going steady sets the pace,
Staying steady wins the race!
This is what I kept telling myself the other night!
So far I've been running 5min, 5mph, walking 1 min, 3.5 mph, 5 times! Plus warm up & cool down laps! It takes me over 40 min & I am dripping in sweat by the time I am done & my heart rate averages about 170 while running.
Normally, I tell myself starting is the hardest part---of anything! But sometimes finishing really is the hardest part! That last lap really gets to me & it almost takes everything I have in me to just keep going. Today would be my 'increase' day....I'm sure I can't do it (I know, 'think positive')...but what I might do instead is run as far & as long as I can, walk then continue. lol I still haven't hit 5k yet (3.1 miles) but I am close. I could if I just throw in an extra lap I would.
I never found my runners log so I do not know what the next 'step' really is.....I think it's just running 20 min. straight...& then you continue to do that each time & eventually you will be fast enough to fit in 3k? lol I think that is how it works.
The back of my knee has been hurting...I can still run though. But it does make for a handy excuse to take the night off. {rolling my eyes} I am hoping the breaks will help it heal. It's a wierd pain/strain or something...it depends how I bend my knee. It's like a line going down the back of my knee.
I keep thinking the more I run, the better I will feel, my body will get used to it. It seems though, that every time I run, I have a NEW pain somewhere! lol Nothing serious so far though so that's good.
Staying steady wins the race!
This is what I kept telling myself the other night!
So far I've been running 5min, 5mph, walking 1 min, 3.5 mph, 5 times! Plus warm up & cool down laps! It takes me over 40 min & I am dripping in sweat by the time I am done & my heart rate averages about 170 while running.
Normally, I tell myself starting is the hardest part---of anything! But sometimes finishing really is the hardest part! That last lap really gets to me & it almost takes everything I have in me to just keep going. Today would be my 'increase' day....I'm sure I can't do it (I know, 'think positive')...but what I might do instead is run as far & as long as I can, walk then continue. lol I still haven't hit 5k yet (3.1 miles) but I am close. I could if I just throw in an extra lap I would.
I never found my runners log so I do not know what the next 'step' really is.....I think it's just running 20 min. straight...& then you continue to do that each time & eventually you will be fast enough to fit in 3k? lol I think that is how it works.
The back of my knee has been hurting...I can still run though. But it does make for a handy excuse to take the night off. {rolling my eyes} I am hoping the breaks will help it heal. It's a wierd pain/strain or something...it depends how I bend my knee. It's like a line going down the back of my knee.
I keep thinking the more I run, the better I will feel, my body will get used to it. It seems though, that every time I run, I have a NEW pain somewhere! lol Nothing serious so far though so that's good.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
OPEN for BUSINESS!
Our New Etsy shop is open, Open, OPEN!
Just a few items right now but there will be more through out the week. Including a dress using a MOTORCYCLE print fabric & checkered tires trim!
http://www.2Maries.etsy.com
I wanted MarieMarie---but that name was already taken. boohoo!
I'm excited....are you? lol :D :D :D :D
Spread the word!
Just a few items right now but there will be more through out the week. Including a dress using a MOTORCYCLE print fabric & checkered tires trim!
http://www.2Maries.etsy.com
I wanted MarieMarie---but that name was already taken. boohoo!
I'm excited....are you? lol :D :D :D :D
Spread the word!
Ch, Ch, Changes......
I am getting a job! A real outside-of-my-home job...as if I don't have enough going on, but whatever. lol
I am going to be a PAID 'stitcher' for the local community college costume shop! I am excited. The hours couldn't be more perfect & accomodating for my life: afternoons & evenings, per needed basis. Which means not that much right now until they start a show then I will be needed more. Right now I'll be helping cleaning up the costume shop, organizing costumes & such & then once the show starts I'll be actually MAKING/sewing costumes.
PLUS....I asked if I could take my stb 14 yo w/ to do some free labor, cleaning up & stuff. Technically no, it would be a 'liability' BUT I can sign him up for the theater production class AND THEN he will earn college credit & he can be there @ the same time I am there!!!!! The class 'hours' are what you make them. I think it will be good for him to be 'busy' doing something productive. I just think boys that age need to KEEP busy being productive.
PLUS {yes there's more} she said she has fabric she needs to get rid of that I can HAVE! For FREE! :D
This all started cause we were @ the college last week cause DH was doing a taping of an IMPROV show for a submission for a festival...blah blah blah. S, the costume designer/professer was walking by, stopped to say hello & chit chat, remark on how unbelievable it is to see 'lil e' about to be 14 yo! They all remember him when he was 3yo & dh & I were students there! lol She happened to mention that she was going to be hiring a 'student' designer.
I kept thinking about it, entertaining the idea & thought it might be fun. So I followed up & inquired about it. That particular position is for an actual 'student' & an unpaid position BUT she offered the info about needing a stitcher. She said it's hard for her to keep stitchers because of the low pay (probably minimum wage) & part-time hours. Everyone wants a full-time job & they can make more $$$ elsewhere.
Well, *I* am certainly NOT looking for a full time job & the pay is what it is, extra $$$ is extra $$$ & it's worth it to me for the flexibility & easy hours that it accomodates MY life, especially homeschooling. S has 2 twin boys & she is really involved in their preschool so she prefers to go in to work in afternoons & evening...so she understands & appreciates the being a mother part.
The bigwigs @ DH job have made some 'changes' & of course that translates into a pay cut for all the sales people. It's complicated but that's what it is. So the timing is perfect. I think it's God's will cause this job idea/offer came about even before I knew what was going on @ Dh job. Like God had just prepared it for me/us.
I am also opening an online ETSY shop w/ my SIL. It will be up later today & I'll post the direct link to OUR shop. The fees are less than ebay & it's for homemade products ONLY. Jewelry, crochet, artwork, clothes, toys, salsa...ect. Anything HOMEmade or handcrafted! It's not auction but set prices. It would have been up sooner, we have the finished products, I just haven't had time to take some presentable pictures. lol
We'll be offering girl's dresses, American Girl-type doll clothes (sewn & crochetted), purses, crochetted items such as scarves, beanies & ponchos. And who knows what else!
I'm still running. YAY me! My guitar, well, I'm disappointed. Barely the 2nd week I had it, a friend broke a string (accident of course) & I haven't had the time nor the $5 or so, to take an extra trip to the guitar shop to replace it.....so I haven't touched since the 1st week I got it! bummer.
I've decided NOT to continue to use this current curriculum program we are using for S, my 6.5 yo next year. I was committed to using it for 2 years to see if it worked w/ our family style. It does not. We will finish out the year & be done w/ it.
For oldest...not sure yet what we will do for next year as he starts highschool. I am actually looking into a Performing Arts Highschool. There's an open house within the next few weeks. I am not totally comfortable sending him for 9th grade but possibly for 10th grade. You can apply any year. I am praying about it to see what the Lord really wants for him & us, but it is a real idea & option I am considering. {I may possibly continue w/ the current program for HIM but not for the littles.}
I think dropping this current curriculum will be a huge stress reliever for our family. I am looking forward to going back to doing our 'own' thing, allowing more creativity in our homeschool life & MORE fun & enjoyment which will also equal a more relaxed & less 'pressured' learning environment.
I've never had a New Year bring so much 'newness' before.
THIS is gonna be interesting!
I am going to be a PAID 'stitcher' for the local community college costume shop! I am excited. The hours couldn't be more perfect & accomodating for my life: afternoons & evenings, per needed basis. Which means not that much right now until they start a show then I will be needed more. Right now I'll be helping cleaning up the costume shop, organizing costumes & such & then once the show starts I'll be actually MAKING/sewing costumes.
PLUS....I asked if I could take my stb 14 yo w/ to do some free labor, cleaning up & stuff. Technically no, it would be a 'liability' BUT I can sign him up for the theater production class AND THEN he will earn college credit & he can be there @ the same time I am there!!!!! The class 'hours' are what you make them. I think it will be good for him to be 'busy' doing something productive. I just think boys that age need to KEEP busy being productive.
PLUS {yes there's more} she said she has fabric she needs to get rid of that I can HAVE! For FREE! :D
This all started cause we were @ the college last week cause DH was doing a taping of an IMPROV show for a submission for a festival...blah blah blah. S, the costume designer/professer was walking by, stopped to say hello & chit chat, remark on how unbelievable it is to see 'lil e' about to be 14 yo! They all remember him when he was 3yo & dh & I were students there! lol She happened to mention that she was going to be hiring a 'student' designer.
I kept thinking about it, entertaining the idea & thought it might be fun. So I followed up & inquired about it. That particular position is for an actual 'student' & an unpaid position BUT she offered the info about needing a stitcher. She said it's hard for her to keep stitchers because of the low pay (probably minimum wage) & part-time hours. Everyone wants a full-time job & they can make more $$$ elsewhere.
Well, *I* am certainly NOT looking for a full time job & the pay is what it is, extra $$$ is extra $$$ & it's worth it to me for the flexibility & easy hours that it accomodates MY life, especially homeschooling. S has 2 twin boys & she is really involved in their preschool so she prefers to go in to work in afternoons & evening...so she understands & appreciates the being a mother part.
The bigwigs @ DH job have made some 'changes' & of course that translates into a pay cut for all the sales people. It's complicated but that's what it is. So the timing is perfect. I think it's God's will cause this job idea/offer came about even before I knew what was going on @ Dh job. Like God had just prepared it for me/us.
I am also opening an online ETSY shop w/ my SIL. It will be up later today & I'll post the direct link to OUR shop. The fees are less than ebay & it's for homemade products ONLY. Jewelry, crochet, artwork, clothes, toys, salsa...ect. Anything HOMEmade or handcrafted! It's not auction but set prices. It would have been up sooner, we have the finished products, I just haven't had time to take some presentable pictures. lol
We'll be offering girl's dresses, American Girl-type doll clothes (sewn & crochetted), purses, crochetted items such as scarves, beanies & ponchos. And who knows what else!
I'm still running. YAY me! My guitar, well, I'm disappointed. Barely the 2nd week I had it, a friend broke a string (accident of course) & I haven't had the time nor the $5 or so, to take an extra trip to the guitar shop to replace it.....so I haven't touched since the 1st week I got it! bummer.
I've decided NOT to continue to use this current curriculum program we are using for S, my 6.5 yo next year. I was committed to using it for 2 years to see if it worked w/ our family style. It does not. We will finish out the year & be done w/ it.
For oldest...not sure yet what we will do for next year as he starts highschool. I am actually looking into a Performing Arts Highschool. There's an open house within the next few weeks. I am not totally comfortable sending him for 9th grade but possibly for 10th grade. You can apply any year. I am praying about it to see what the Lord really wants for him & us, but it is a real idea & option I am considering. {I may possibly continue w/ the current program for HIM but not for the littles.}
I think dropping this current curriculum will be a huge stress reliever for our family. I am looking forward to going back to doing our 'own' thing, allowing more creativity in our homeschool life & MORE fun & enjoyment which will also equal a more relaxed & less 'pressured' learning environment.
I've never had a New Year bring so much 'newness' before.
THIS is gonna be interesting!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Still running...
Increase Day again! lol
run/jog 4 min-walk 2 min.
YAY me. Knees hurt a bit on lap 4.....dragging to barely finish lap 5. lol But once I did the last 'walking' lap I felt great. Laps felt slow BUT steady.
Started out tired & a bit stiff. I think I am not warming up long enough.
Skipped yesterday to 'be depressed'...but today is back to 'proactive kt'.
The ktbunch went around w/ me for the warm up then S (6.5 yo) ran w/ me for the 1st 4 min run lap. What a trooper. After that I was on my own but they hung out on the corner to cheer for me & I told them to bring me a CUP of water so I could run by & grab it & toss it down like a "real racer"! So fun! lolololololololololol
run/jog 4 min-walk 2 min.
YAY me. Knees hurt a bit on lap 4.....dragging to barely finish lap 5. lol But once I did the last 'walking' lap I felt great. Laps felt slow BUT steady.
Started out tired & a bit stiff. I think I am not warming up long enough.
Skipped yesterday to 'be depressed'...but today is back to 'proactive kt'.
The ktbunch went around w/ me for the warm up then S (6.5 yo) ran w/ me for the 1st 4 min run lap. What a trooper. After that I was on my own but they hung out on the corner to cheer for me & I told them to bring me a CUP of water so I could run by & grab it & toss it down like a "real racer"! So fun! lolololololololololol
Sunday, January 7, 2007
It's suppose to be a challenge right?
I can't find my 'runners log' so gotta keep track here.
Today was definitely a challenge. But I suppose it wouldn't be training if it wasn't right?
Ran 3 min-walk 3 min, 5 times! Whew! Muscles stiff & tired from the start.
I did go to be extremely late last night/this morning & I didn't eat or have my protein shake before I went out PLUS it was HOT! All those things add up.
BUT I DID it. Steady jog pace till the end. Slower but ok. Knee felt tweaked on the last run/jog lap but I know it's cause I was dragging.
L decided to throw a complete tantrum while I was making my rounds. Screaming & everything. I think her negative energy wore on me too. She tried to slam the door on her older brother & when he took her to her room (per my instructions as I ran past) she decided to throw EVERYTHING off of her bed & was still cry-screaming when I was all finished & got back.
Sometimes I just don't know about that girl. I did NOT let her come out of her room UNTIL she had replaced EVERYTHING back on her bed. She did come to me to hug me & hang on me. Ok fine. But she STILL needed to replace everything back neatly on her bed. Then afterwards, apologize to her brother.
{sigh} I certainly don't feel like I am on uppers today. lol
Today was definitely a challenge. But I suppose it wouldn't be training if it wasn't right?
Ran 3 min-walk 3 min, 5 times! Whew! Muscles stiff & tired from the start.
I did go to be extremely late last night/this morning & I didn't eat or have my protein shake before I went out PLUS it was HOT! All those things add up.
BUT I DID it. Steady jog pace till the end. Slower but ok. Knee felt tweaked on the last run/jog lap but I know it's cause I was dragging.
L decided to throw a complete tantrum while I was making my rounds. Screaming & everything. I think her negative energy wore on me too. She tried to slam the door on her older brother & when he took her to her room (per my instructions as I ran past) she decided to throw EVERYTHING off of her bed & was still cry-screaming when I was all finished & got back.
Sometimes I just don't know about that girl. I did NOT let her come out of her room UNTIL she had replaced EVERYTHING back on her bed. She did come to me to hug me & hang on me. Ok fine. But she STILL needed to replace everything back neatly on her bed. Then afterwards, apologize to her brother.
{sigh} I certainly don't feel like I am on uppers today. lol
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Still improving.
Made sure to get our earlier today.
Ok...back in the game.
1st lap---'run' 2 min. walk 4
2nd lap--'jog' 2 min. 6 sec good pace. walk 4 (felt like I could run more)
3rd lap--jog-2min 30 sec walked 3 min 30 sec
4th- jog 3 min walk 3
5th-jog 3 min walk 3
YAY! I've already increased my time.
I went around MY block @ the end....it's shorter, cause I can run {jog} ALL the way around my block in 3 min. hahahahahahahahaI know 1 minute doesn't seem like much...but when you've NEVER ran........& you're carrying around as much 'junk in your trunk' as I am......
6yo ds went w/ me for lap 2 & 4, he can run faster than me. And when I started walking, he STILL ran. Oldest went along for lap 3 & 5. The jog was nothing for him. While I'm panting for breath when I finish the run & start the walking lap, he's got his hands in his pockets & is sauntering 'coolly' along. :-)
I think this will help me stay sane. I feel like I'm on uppers or something, don't want to sit still anymore. That should be a good thing right?
Ok...back in the game.
1st lap---'run' 2 min. walk 4
2nd lap--'jog' 2 min. 6 sec good pace. walk 4 (felt like I could run more)
3rd lap--jog-2min 30 sec walked 3 min 30 sec
4th- jog 3 min walk 3
5th-jog 3 min walk 3
YAY! I've already increased my time.
I went around MY block @ the end....it's shorter, cause I can run {jog} ALL the way around my block in 3 min. hahahahahahahahaI know 1 minute doesn't seem like much...but when you've NEVER ran........& you're carrying around as much 'junk in your trunk' as I am......
6yo ds went w/ me for lap 2 & 4, he can run faster than me. And when I started walking, he STILL ran. Oldest went along for lap 3 & 5. The jog was nothing for him. While I'm panting for breath when I finish the run & start the walking lap, he's got his hands in his pockets & is sauntering 'coolly' along. :-)
I think this will help me stay sane. I feel like I'm on uppers or something, don't want to sit still anymore. That should be a good thing right?
Friday, January 5, 2007
Blah!
I feel so 'out of it' lately. Discumbobulated or something. Like I have ADD. The past week & a half I just have really NOT had it 'together'.
No running today. :( After such a great run yesterday. I just couldn't get w/ it & get around to it. I can't think straight lately.
I have GOT to prioritize & get my act together. I've got to get up first thing in the morning & get moving.....I feel like I never sit down, like I CAN'T sit down but @ the same time, I am not accomplishing anything either. I can't complete ONE task @ a time. It's like I'm doing 10 @ a time & none of them are getting completed.
Then @ the same time, I don't FEEL like doing ANYTHING @ all. No sewing, no crochetting....nothing. I WANT to stay in bed all day....but I don't!
I don't know what I need, but I need something.
I did a bit of sewing w/ SIL tonight. Hoping to sell.... planning to finish it up tomorrow.
We also went to a few fabric departments that are closing & scored some beautifully luscious fabric...AS IF I needed anymore? lol So we are planning on whipping out some simple pillow case dresses from all our previous fabric scraps to pay for our new addiction, er, I mean habit, uh I mean stash! lol :D We need some ribbon for the shoulder ties....guess that means trip to the RIBBON STORE! YAY! !
No running today. :( After such a great run yesterday. I just couldn't get w/ it & get around to it. I can't think straight lately.
I have GOT to prioritize & get my act together. I've got to get up first thing in the morning & get moving.....I feel like I never sit down, like I CAN'T sit down but @ the same time, I am not accomplishing anything either. I can't complete ONE task @ a time. It's like I'm doing 10 @ a time & none of them are getting completed.
Then @ the same time, I don't FEEL like doing ANYTHING @ all. No sewing, no crochetting....nothing. I WANT to stay in bed all day....but I don't!
I don't know what I need, but I need something.
I did a bit of sewing w/ SIL tonight. Hoping to sell.... planning to finish it up tomorrow.
We also went to a few fabric departments that are closing & scored some beautifully luscious fabric...AS IF I needed anymore? lol So we are planning on whipping out some simple pillow case dresses from all our previous fabric scraps to pay for our new addiction, er, I mean habit, uh I mean stash! lol :D We need some ribbon for the shoulder ties....guess that means trip to the RIBBON STORE! YAY! !
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Major Improvements!
YAY ME!
Skipped yesterday, not planned but oh well.
Went back @ it today. Forced the ktbunch to go w/ & cheer me on. I guess all their positive energy was useful. (they gave up but stood @ the back yard gate & cheered & waved a pirate flag when I passed)
Made ALL 5 laps. good pace. no pain, knee felt a little 'buzzy' towards the last walking lap, but nothing major.
My pace was quicker already, I got farther in my 1st lap. 2nd lap always the hardest & I STILL kept a good pace & ended w/ a healthy 'jog'. Even though oldest said he could power walk faster than I was "jogging". lol I even stepped it up in the very last 10 seconds (of the last lap). The other day I was barely hobbling my way through the last few seconds!
I was SO discouraged Tuesday because my knees were hurting SO bad. I knew it was something about the WAY I was running, my gait or something. It would hurt less when I ran faster. ??? When I woke up yesterday, no more pain & I planned to run...but never 'got around to it'. Yesterday was not a very 'together' day. :(
I know I need a good pair of real running shoes too....but until then.....oldest ds suggested I wear 2 pairs of socks for more cushion. I have to say, that was a very GOOD idea. It seemed to help. WHatever it was, today was a GOOD day.
YAY ME! I feel so great & encouraged. :D
Skipped yesterday, not planned but oh well.
Went back @ it today. Forced the ktbunch to go w/ & cheer me on. I guess all their positive energy was useful. (they gave up but stood @ the back yard gate & cheered & waved a pirate flag when I passed)
Made ALL 5 laps. good pace. no pain, knee felt a little 'buzzy' towards the last walking lap, but nothing major.
My pace was quicker already, I got farther in my 1st lap. 2nd lap always the hardest & I STILL kept a good pace & ended w/ a healthy 'jog'. Even though oldest said he could power walk faster than I was "jogging". lol I even stepped it up in the very last 10 seconds (of the last lap). The other day I was barely hobbling my way through the last few seconds!
I was SO discouraged Tuesday because my knees were hurting SO bad. I knew it was something about the WAY I was running, my gait or something. It would hurt less when I ran faster. ??? When I woke up yesterday, no more pain & I planned to run...but never 'got around to it'. Yesterday was not a very 'together' day. :(
I know I need a good pair of real running shoes too....but until then.....oldest ds suggested I wear 2 pairs of socks for more cushion. I have to say, that was a very GOOD idea. It seemed to help. WHatever it was, today was a GOOD day.
YAY ME! I feel so great & encouraged. :D
Monday, January 1, 2007
First day of the Year = First day of Race Training
Ok, I did it. It took all day to get around to it.....we were @ the in-laws. DH & I went out tonight, it was chilly.
I started out ok, felt good, motivated & ready to RUN......for about 5 seconds. HA!
Gasping for air, knee started to feel tweaked, kept up the self talk......
I did it! Finished my FIRST race training.
Did one walking lap around the block to warm up. Then ran 2 minutes (more like a pathetic jog by the end) then walk 4 minutes.
2 minutes of 'running' gets me just around the turn of the block, on ONE side, not all the way around. 4 minutes of walking gets me just to the starting point.
My heart was screaming by the 2nd lap. 3rd was better except for the knee feeling 'funny'. I felt a twinge of emotion on the 4th & 5th lap, thinking about mom. I do miss my 'cheerleader'. Although, if she'd never died, this is one endeavor I'd never taken up. This is soley BECAUSE she died. The LA Cancer Challenge raises $$$ for the Hershberg foundation for Pancreatic Research & that is the race I WILL be running in come October..
I'm trying to stay focused on the 'training' & not how discouraging it seems to compare today to the BIG picture of running a 5k (3.1 mi) @ the end of October. I know it will take time. I am EASILY discouraged & will EASILY give up @ the slightest hint of trouble or resistance.
I started out ok, felt good, motivated & ready to RUN......for about 5 seconds. HA!
Gasping for air, knee started to feel tweaked, kept up the self talk......
I did it! Finished my FIRST race training.
Did one walking lap around the block to warm up. Then ran 2 minutes (more like a pathetic jog by the end) then walk 4 minutes.
2 minutes of 'running' gets me just around the turn of the block, on ONE side, not all the way around. 4 minutes of walking gets me just to the starting point.
My heart was screaming by the 2nd lap. 3rd was better except for the knee feeling 'funny'. I felt a twinge of emotion on the 4th & 5th lap, thinking about mom. I do miss my 'cheerleader'. Although, if she'd never died, this is one endeavor I'd never taken up. This is soley BECAUSE she died. The LA Cancer Challenge raises $$$ for the Hershberg foundation for Pancreatic Research & that is the race I WILL be running in come October..
I'm trying to stay focused on the 'training' & not how discouraging it seems to compare today to the BIG picture of running a 5k (3.1 mi) @ the end of October. I know it will take time. I am EASILY discouraged & will EASILY give up @ the slightest hint of trouble or resistance.
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