Today was a good run! It didn't start off great, but it ended wonderfully. I had a headwind for the first half of my run, and for those of you with a stroller (holla at ya Kim!) know how much that sucks. It slowed me down significantly. Once that calmed down the run was great. I also used my iPod today which I never do since we are on base. I am a huge rule-follower, and the rule on base is no headphones when running. So for the last few months that I've been seriously walking and running I haven't listened to anything. Since we only have about 6 weeks left until John's terminal leave starts I have a HUGE case of the f-its. So, I said, f-it. I broke a rule. This doesn't happen too often so it is a big deal for me. For the majority of my run I kept looking around me for the MPs to stop me and counsel me for wearing earphones. Yes, I'm an idiot. No one really cares as half the Marines I see running are wearing earphones. It's amazing I leave the house at all with the stupid things I worry about.
The best part of my run was I think I got the runner's high. It was right at the end of the run, and I was listening to Instant Karma by John Lennon (which always gets me super excited - such a kick ass song!), and I just wanted to keep going though I was done with my training time. What a great feeling.
I also discovered that on the days I don't run I am a huge pain in the ass. The run helps me get the grumpies out. It's really gotten under my skin despite the fact that 90% of the time I hate it.
Before I forget my new running shoes are awesome. I love them. My feet get a little wind through the top of the shoe, and it felt great. Thanks brother for the suggestion!
I'm off to read. I feel like I'm finally getting some of the things back that I loved to do before we had babies. I love being a mom, but I miss being able to do what I want when I want it. This quiet time when the boys are sleeping is important. Off to my cheesy vampire romance book!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
I'm Running! I Swear!
When I did my initial post on here I said that one of my goals was to blog to keep myself accountable. I haven't been blogging, but I have been running. I took two weeks off when I was sick, but I started back up about a week and a half ago. I'll try to recommit to the blog as well. I like the writing, I just didn't think anyone was actually reading ;)
This past week's run was as follows:
Jog 3 min.
Walk 90 sec.
Jog 5 min.
Walk 2 1/2 min.
Jog 3 min.
Walk 90 sec.
Jog 5 min.
It wasn't a bad run, but I'm finding that I don't really LIKE to run. I like how I feel afterwards, but I'm not so much a fan during the run. I also peeked ahead on my schedule to see what this upcoming week's run would be like, and I saw that on Friday of this week I will run 20 minutes non-stop. Hmmm...I find that intimidating.
My body is changing in good ways though, despite my ambiguity to the run. My arms are slimming down, my leg muscles are reemerging, and my butt is no longer a part of my upper thigh. It's getting some shape to it again. The scale isn't doing what I'd like, but whatever. I'm getting tired of obsessing over it.
I got new shoes this week. My old cruddy Nikes met their end. I took my brother's advice and got Asics. I haven't used them yet, but John and I are going for a run today so I'll try them out then.
Here's the schedule for today's and the rest of the week's run:
Brisk five-minute warm up walk, then:
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Hopefully it will go well. I also started running 4 times a week instead of just 3. I felt up to it, and I wanted to get more practice in before Friday's big 2o minuter.
This past week's run was as follows:
Jog 3 min.
Walk 90 sec.
Jog 5 min.
Walk 2 1/2 min.
Jog 3 min.
Walk 90 sec.
Jog 5 min.
It wasn't a bad run, but I'm finding that I don't really LIKE to run. I like how I feel afterwards, but I'm not so much a fan during the run. I also peeked ahead on my schedule to see what this upcoming week's run would be like, and I saw that on Friday of this week I will run 20 minutes non-stop. Hmmm...I find that intimidating.
My body is changing in good ways though, despite my ambiguity to the run. My arms are slimming down, my leg muscles are reemerging, and my butt is no longer a part of my upper thigh. It's getting some shape to it again. The scale isn't doing what I'd like, but whatever. I'm getting tired of obsessing over it.
I got new shoes this week. My old cruddy Nikes met their end. I took my brother's advice and got Asics. I haven't used them yet, but John and I are going for a run today so I'll try them out then.
Here's the schedule for today's and the rest of the week's run:
Brisk five-minute warm up walk, then:
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Hopefully it will go well. I also started running 4 times a week instead of just 3. I felt up to it, and I wanted to get more practice in before Friday's big 2o minuter.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Back on the Wagon
I ran today! It's been almost two weeks. It felt great to get going again. I stayed with my week 3 regimen since it'd been a while. I was ready to be done towards the end, but it wasn't terrible. I think it actually helped my cough as my lungs got moving again. What a nice surprise! Hubby and I are taking a day together tomorrow so I won't run then, but I am planning a run for Saturday. John is even going to run with me. This will be my first time running with him. Hopefully he'll be kind and stay at my pace.
Another good surprise today was when I weighed myself. I hadn't gained anything during my 2 week hiatus. I really fell off the wagon with my eating habits so it was good to see my slip up wasn't the undoing of all my shenanigans.
I took a heck of a nap this evening as well. So much so that I have to get up at 5, and here it is 10:30, and I am still up and at 'em. I need to get going so I can shower quickly before bed. It's good to be back on the wagon! My next task is to figure out what 5k I'll be running. The one I'd picked out for April on the beach is the same weekend we'll be in VA for a wedding. Need to get working on it!
P.S. - I ran over my weekend with my friends. It was too cold to run outside, so I used the treadmill in the hotel. I'm glad that I did it because I discovered I don't like to run on a treadmill. My knees and ankles were hurting by the end of it. Better to find out now than later when we'd invested in one.
Another good surprise today was when I weighed myself. I hadn't gained anything during my 2 week hiatus. I really fell off the wagon with my eating habits so it was good to see my slip up wasn't the undoing of all my shenanigans.
I took a heck of a nap this evening as well. So much so that I have to get up at 5, and here it is 10:30, and I am still up and at 'em. I need to get going so I can shower quickly before bed. It's good to be back on the wagon! My next task is to figure out what 5k I'll be running. The one I'd picked out for April on the beach is the same weekend we'll be in VA for a wedding. Need to get working on it!
P.S. - I ran over my weekend with my friends. It was too cold to run outside, so I used the treadmill in the hotel. I'm glad that I did it because I discovered I don't like to run on a treadmill. My knees and ankles were hurting by the end of it. Better to find out now than later when we'd invested in one.
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