This week I have actually stuck to the training program pretty well! I walked the required amount of time each day! I hope on the long walk tomorrow I am able to face it with confidence knowing that I've done what I was supposed to do ahead of time.
I'm trying to also learn to just accept where I'm at. I of course want to get better, increase endurance, reduce my mile time, etc., but lately I find myself comparing myself to other people I know who are already really fit and feeling like a bit of a failure. BUT this is ridiculous! I've never been an athlete! Of course I can't do what they can do. But that doesn't mean I won't one day, as long as I keep working at it!
This week during one of my walks I invited a friend I hadn't seen yet this semester to go with me. It was a great time for us to catch up! I felt good because I got my social time in and my work out time, and didn't have to feel like I was neglecting one part of my life for the other.
Well, I'm off to make smoothies with my roomie and watch some tellie. :-)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
6 miles!
We did our long walk/run yesterday--six miles total. It was intense, not gonna lie. I started out at a decent pace but ended significantly above what I would like and need to be at in order to finish this baby (the half) in 4 hours. I walked more than I wish I did, but last week's training was nil, so that's what happens I guess. This week we are walking/running 1 more day than we have in the past, so I'm hopeful that as time goes on, I can shave a few minutes off each mile.
I also just really need to build endurance! My legs felt like jell-o by the end of the 4th mile I think. Not good! Overall, the feet are doing much better, but I think I need to figure out something to do for them post work-out...I had a friend tell me to roll a frozen water bottle under them at night while watching TV, so I may try that. That's if I remember to get a water bottle and put it in the freezer!
I do feel accomplished that I did 6 miles and didn't die, haha. I also resisted the urge to vomit half-way through. Lesson learned: eat at least 2 hours before you go out for your walk/run!
One day I hope to be able to stop typing "walk/run" and just type "run." One day!
On a related topic, Shannon and I have done a really good job this semester of buying healthy groceries. I have eaten more fast food than I would like, but over all, I've lost 5 pounds since Christmas, and now that the training is getting more intense, I'm hoping to shed some more pounds at a little quicker pace!
My friend Ashley had a pair of petite running pants that she didn't want and they fit me perfectly! Running pants are usually way too long for me, so I'm excited. They are a good fabric, good length, good style (slight flare), and are black so they'll go with the work out stuff I currently own. She also gave me a watch that has lots of cool functions (tells you your heart rate, how many calories you burned, how long you've gone, etc, etc), so that is also handy since I'm trying to do the run for a few minutes, walk for a few minutes thing.
Well, that's it for my update. Tonight I have lifegroup from 6-7:30, then homework time, and then 35 minutes of cross-training...so this means exercise ball, weighted ball, and dumbbell time. Woohoo. Think I'll watch an episode of LOST while I'm at the cross-training. :-)
Oh and if any of you who read this know of any good volunteer opportunities, I'm looking to get into something I can do once or twice a week because I've decided that is something I've been neglecting in my life and need to work on. :-)
I also just really need to build endurance! My legs felt like jell-o by the end of the 4th mile I think. Not good! Overall, the feet are doing much better, but I think I need to figure out something to do for them post work-out...I had a friend tell me to roll a frozen water bottle under them at night while watching TV, so I may try that. That's if I remember to get a water bottle and put it in the freezer!
I do feel accomplished that I did 6 miles and didn't die, haha. I also resisted the urge to vomit half-way through. Lesson learned: eat at least 2 hours before you go out for your walk/run!
One day I hope to be able to stop typing "walk/run" and just type "run." One day!
On a related topic, Shannon and I have done a really good job this semester of buying healthy groceries. I have eaten more fast food than I would like, but over all, I've lost 5 pounds since Christmas, and now that the training is getting more intense, I'm hoping to shed some more pounds at a little quicker pace!
My friend Ashley had a pair of petite running pants that she didn't want and they fit me perfectly! Running pants are usually way too long for me, so I'm excited. They are a good fabric, good length, good style (slight flare), and are black so they'll go with the work out stuff I currently own. She also gave me a watch that has lots of cool functions (tells you your heart rate, how many calories you burned, how long you've gone, etc, etc), so that is also handy since I'm trying to do the run for a few minutes, walk for a few minutes thing.
Well, that's it for my update. Tonight I have lifegroup from 6-7:30, then homework time, and then 35 minutes of cross-training...so this means exercise ball, weighted ball, and dumbbell time. Woohoo. Think I'll watch an episode of LOST while I'm at the cross-training. :-)
Oh and if any of you who read this know of any good volunteer opportunities, I'm looking to get into something I can do once or twice a week because I've decided that is something I've been neglecting in my life and need to work on. :-)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
On the verge...
OK, today I was on the verge of giving up and quitting. I don't know why but I suddenly feel like I cannot do this! Here's the thing: I KNOW I could train and physically complete the half, but I am afraid that I am not finding enough time to train enough (work and masters and sleep take up all my time right now) and build up my endurance. This week I'm going to evaluate how I feel when we get done with our 6 miles and determine from there if I think I can do the half. Here's to hoping!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
5.5!
Today our group that is training to do the Rock and Roll half in Dallas got together and did 5.5 miles. WOW, talk about inspiration. Awesome group of ladies who are working so hard and doing so well. I am ten times more motivated that I was before to continue my training during the week and to really push myself to be the best I can be each time I go out for a walk/run.
My glutes are somewhat sore and that was unexpected, but hey, at least I know I got a good work out in today! I also had a pretty good playlist today, only it was short, so I'm gonna have to beef up the tunes. Personal favs were "Replay" by Iyaz (cheesy rap, which is unusual for me to like) and "Fireflies" by Owl City.
I sign off tonight with a line from one of my fav Falling Up songs that was also on my workout play list today.
Your rhythm flows under my skin
I need you desperately
That's a song about Jesus, btw, and for some reason today I was feeling extra peppy, like there was an extra bounce in my step, and I know What that bounce is! Hoping and praying that in all I do, Christ will be glorified, and that the same is true for you. Goodnight!
My glutes are somewhat sore and that was unexpected, but hey, at least I know I got a good work out in today! I also had a pretty good playlist today, only it was short, so I'm gonna have to beef up the tunes. Personal favs were "Replay" by Iyaz (cheesy rap, which is unusual for me to like) and "Fireflies" by Owl City.
I sign off tonight with a line from one of my fav Falling Up songs that was also on my workout play list today.
Your rhythm flows under my skin
I need you desperately
That's a song about Jesus, btw, and for some reason today I was feeling extra peppy, like there was an extra bounce in my step, and I know What that bounce is! Hoping and praying that in all I do, Christ will be glorified, and that the same is true for you. Goodnight!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Square One
Well, I did get in some workouts at home, but not enough. I am back to square one I think. But what I've decided is that I can DEFINITELY walk this half marathon. So that is my goal. Walking it. Finishing it. Learning to give myself grace over the fact that I'm not going to run it. That last one will be the hardest part of this whole thing.
I am going to wall-run M/W/F/S, and on Tues/Thur I will just walk. I think with this plan I will be more than prepared to walk the half. Cross your fingers, say a little prayer for me.
In other news, a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders: I found out today I have plenty of fin aid to cover grad school. That was stressing me a bit, but I feel much better now about that.
I walked 2 miles last night, and tonight I'm walking/running 2. Hopefully Saturday I will do 4 miles, walk 1, walk/run 2, walk the last one.
I am going to wall-run M/W/F/S, and on Tues/Thur I will just walk. I think with this plan I will be more than prepared to walk the half. Cross your fingers, say a little prayer for me.
In other news, a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders: I found out today I have plenty of fin aid to cover grad school. That was stressing me a bit, but I feel much better now about that.
I walked 2 miles last night, and tonight I'm walking/running 2. Hopefully Saturday I will do 4 miles, walk 1, walk/run 2, walk the last one.
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