I have a pandora bracelet that I love!
This is what I want.
When I finish the C25K.
I have a birthday, anniversary and valentines coming up. Do you think he will get the hint?? (and should I link him to this page???)
LOL!
You don’t love EVERY run right? February 2, 2009
And some are just plain tough.
I knew it would be tough. Mentally – I wasn’t there. Physically – not feeling 100%. Plus I took the run off the nice smooth even running path and onto the roads near home.
And it was not a fun run. It was tough. I sweated a lot. My legs ached. And I began to HATE even a gentle uphill.
But I finished strong. I did NOT give up. I ran when previously I would have not even begun not so long ago. And I ran pretty well. The last 2k was consistent speedwise. And really – my pace was pretty good !
You learn something every run. I am believing that. Today I learnt that I can go on even when my brain is telling me there is no hope and I may as well quit. I am not a quitter 
Todays stats
Distance 3.68km
Time 25:10
Pace 6.50 min/km
Calories 333
Max HR 168
Avg HR 158
(plus I did 30 min free step on the wii-fit too!)
Today brought me joy. February 1, 2009
It was just a good day!
I am starting to feel fitter and stronger and healthier. Oh – and my hubby is back home 
Today is 1st February. This month I will continue to lose weight – I know I will – my head is so in the right space. I will finish the C25K. I will start belly dancing! OH MY! Gonna be a fun month!
Today’s workout …
20min wii-fit around lunch (6 step,6superhoola, 10 boxing)
55 min walk (5k)
30 min freestep (wii) with 1 kg weights.
And (FINALLY) I stopped procrastinating and did upper body free weights.
Tomorrow is work. And C25K week 7 day 2.
Oh – and I need to tell you about my fave new dessert too!
This week …. a new goal. February 1, 2009
I have a new goal. And it totally scares me.
You see – there is something everyone knows about my husband. He LOVES to cycle! (in fact he just road in a tri team today!)
And there is something you need to know about me. I do NOT like riding at all.
OK – maybe that is a bit strong. But I do find it hard work.
Let’s face it tho – the town I live in is not huge. And riding around it wouldn’t be impossible. Plus it appeals to my inner hippy
We already have a bike trailer for Miss E so it is something I can do with her. It *may* mean me walking up the hills with the trailer – but hey – I know I will get stronger with time.
So this week – I am going to overcome this fear. I am going to ride my bike at least once on my own. And once towing Miss E in the bike trailer.
Oh boy!
Philippians 4:13. Right????
Biggest loser starts tonight … February 1, 2009
OK – I don’t adore the show. Can’t always say I agree with the methods … but lets face it – it CAN be inspiring. Plus it is something to watch!
So here’s the goal. Every night Paul is going to DVR this show. And every night when I watch it I am going to treadmill/wii/ something to get me moving.
If it is an hour show – I’m going to start doing weights in there too ….
On the days I run it might just be a gentle treadmill walk – but it WILL be something!
Let’s step this thing up a notch!
oh – and yesterday … January 31, 2009
I forgot to post. But Paul had an RDO. I LOVE it when he is home!
So I got an hour walk in the morning … and 20min at night. My kinda day!
Week SEVEN day 1! FLYING! January 31, 2009
Week SEVEN! You hear me! Can you believe how fast this program has gone?!!!!
Paul is heading off in a few hours … part of a team doing the “Hell of the West” Triathlon – so I had to get my run in the morning for a change.
It was hard to talk myself into it. I just wanted to sit home and drink coffee. But … luckily the day was cool … and I want to DO this enough that I forced myself to get moving.
You know what ? All but the last five minutes was fun. The first 10 felt GREAT! It’s amazing to start a run KNOWING you will be able to finish it! And I was able to go just a little bit faster – a little bit further …
It felt GOOD. It was fun! I’m loving this.
Todays stats
Distance 3.72km
Time 25:07
Pace 6.44min/km
Calories 336
Now THIS run I loved!! January 29, 2009
You know – one thing I have been certain of from the beginning of the c25k is that every time I run – God teaches me something about myself.
Every single time is a learning experience and truly opens my mind.
Today I had that revelation around the 15min mark. I was far enough in to know I would finish. I was far enough in to know I was doing ok. But I had far enough to go to still have a challenge ahead of me. And I was looking forward to it. And then I crossed paths with a runner running the other direction. For once I looked her in the eye instead of looking down – and it hit me. I. AM. A. RUNNER.
No one can take this away from me. If I keep striving – if I just keep turning up – shoes on and running – then this is mine. I AM A RUNNER!
End of week 6. This is a milestone run. 25min straight – and more importantly – NO MORE INTERVALS. It is all straight runs from here on in. Scared?? Absolutely. But I can’t wait.
Todays stats
Distance 3.69km
Time 25.08min
Pace 6.48min/km
Calories 334
HR monitor once again went kinda mad. But avg was about 164. So I was working.
Happy trails and treadmills!!!
Walking and Wii-ing January 28, 2009
Tonight when Paul got home I pretty much grabbed my shoes – told him dinner was in the oven and I was going walking! I’d had a shocking last hour (dog vomit/potty accidents and incessant “why -ing” and needed a break NOW!
Funny thing is – in the past I would have eaten and eaten … and eaten. Today all I could think of was getting my shoes on and walking. Love it!
So today – 45min walk (hunted the hills to really work) and 30min free stepping on the wii.
Run strong in HIM!
THIS is what it’s meant to feel like!! January 27, 2009
Week 6 day 2. Run 10 min. Walk 3. Run 10min.
What can I say? FINALLY – this felt good. I mean – there WERE spots it was tough – but overall – it felt GOOD! I felt I ran smoothly – at a pace I was happy at. I could have kept going on either run. My route was less downhill. More uphills. I felt stronger. I felt HAPPY! I felt like a RUNNER!!!!
FINALLY!
Todays stats
Distance 3.24km
Time 23.09m
Pace 7:07min/km
Calories 294
Max HR 162
Avg HR 154
