Didn't forget about the blog- I've been working on some posts but can't seem to pull together my ideas. Just have been super busy. Here's whats up:
I'm now working 4 days a week starting this week. Its crazy busy at work and we are a bit short so I decided to suck it up and take some overtime for the next month. That leaves me just 3 days a week to work out, which sucks..BUT once I come out of this little over time stint I'll go right into training for OUC 1/2.
My weight loss was going awesome I got almost to my 2nd goal and then STALL the past week and 1/2. I've actually gained a couple back and not losing the past few days. Sucks because I'm running more now. I am feeling better but then I go to try on clothes and they are still tight, so I get frustrated. We'll see what the next week or 2 brings. Maybe it will be another big loss. Big thanks to my work friends who have been really supportive and encouraging and keep telling me how good I'm doing. You guys are keeping me positive and I appreciate it.
Like I said, I'm running more. I ran 3 times last week. 2 miles then track on Tuesday (total maybe 5 miles but doing Kenyans and I didn't keep track) then last Thursday I ran 3.22 for the first time without stopping!! That was the first time I've been able to do that since starting again. I'm thinking I ran a total of about 10-ish miles last week. Guess I should wear my Garmin at track to keep track of mileage. Unfortunately my overtime days are on Tuesdays so I won't be able to make track for a while. So far this week I've gotten in another 3.22 mile run- without any walk breaks and I took a minute off of my time from last week. Its coming back. slowly.
Working on a post with my advice for people who say they want to run but they can't and also working on a running playlist to post. Hopefully I can get it together to share those with you guys.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
wrap up
Things I know this week.
-It is a little cooler in hell right now than it is in Florida. I'm sure of it.
-Teething babies do not sleep well. And they eat. A lot.
-Melanie should totally win SYTYCD.
-menu planning and couponing is hard and totally not my thing.
-vegetarians should not cook meat. I have a horrible burn on my arm from trying to cook meat for the hubster. (hot oil splattered on me) It hurts and I'm sure its some kind of cow karma.
Overall not a bad week. (other than the burn on my arm) Could have been better for sure but I am feeling more glass half full today.
Monday: Took 2 of 3 kids in for shots. Bigger kid did great with them and the little one not so much. He has been fussy the whole rest of the week and that has been challenging. He pretty much wants to nurse and be held about 80% of the time. But today it feels like there might be a little tooth working its way in. Its not through yet but it feels like there is a little bump there. After the doctor appt. I went to work for some overtime hours so no workout done that day.
Tuesday: wanted to go to track but due to fussy/cranky baby I didn't make it. I did get out around 7 and did my normal 5k loop and felt okay about it. Garmin wasn't charged so I don't have a time. I went to bodypump later in the day.
Wed: spin. thats it. good class.
Thurs: pump and then the 5k loop again (ended up being 3.2m) I went out at 6pm. HOT. HOT. HOT. and I was pretty slow. I actually stopped to walk twice. The first time just for a little but the second time I walked about 1/2m. I felt okay just was so hot and my heart rate was pretty jacked up. I ended up doing it in 39 minutes. SLOOOOOOWWW. but like I said I'm feeling good about the week and I'm just happy I got out there twice. Every run I do is a step in the right direction. I'm going to be slow while I build back up. Getting faster will happen as long as I keep getting out there. Thats the hard part.
I'm also losing weight again after a few weeks at the same weight. I'm now down another 2-3 lbs. That puts me about 2-3 away from the 2nd goal 10. I'm really glad I decided to break things into 10 lb increments. Its so much more manageable. Even though I have at least 32 more to lose it's only 2 to go until I get a little reward.
Now I work for the next 3. Hopefully I can keep up the positive attitude through next week. Next week should be a full 4 day training week so I'm hoping to fit a lot in.
-It is a little cooler in hell right now than it is in Florida. I'm sure of it.
-Teething babies do not sleep well. And they eat. A lot.
-Melanie should totally win SYTYCD.
-menu planning and couponing is hard and totally not my thing.
-vegetarians should not cook meat. I have a horrible burn on my arm from trying to cook meat for the hubster. (hot oil splattered on me) It hurts and I'm sure its some kind of cow karma.
Overall not a bad week. (other than the burn on my arm) Could have been better for sure but I am feeling more glass half full today.
Monday: Took 2 of 3 kids in for shots. Bigger kid did great with them and the little one not so much. He has been fussy the whole rest of the week and that has been challenging. He pretty much wants to nurse and be held about 80% of the time. But today it feels like there might be a little tooth working its way in. Its not through yet but it feels like there is a little bump there. After the doctor appt. I went to work for some overtime hours so no workout done that day.
Tuesday: wanted to go to track but due to fussy/cranky baby I didn't make it. I did get out around 7 and did my normal 5k loop and felt okay about it. Garmin wasn't charged so I don't have a time. I went to bodypump later in the day.
Wed: spin. thats it. good class.
Thurs: pump and then the 5k loop again (ended up being 3.2m) I went out at 6pm. HOT. HOT. HOT. and I was pretty slow. I actually stopped to walk twice. The first time just for a little but the second time I walked about 1/2m. I felt okay just was so hot and my heart rate was pretty jacked up. I ended up doing it in 39 minutes. SLOOOOOOWWW. but like I said I'm feeling good about the week and I'm just happy I got out there twice. Every run I do is a step in the right direction. I'm going to be slow while I build back up. Getting faster will happen as long as I keep getting out there. Thats the hard part.
I'm also losing weight again after a few weeks at the same weight. I'm now down another 2-3 lbs. That puts me about 2-3 away from the 2nd goal 10. I'm really glad I decided to break things into 10 lb increments. Its so much more manageable. Even though I have at least 32 more to lose it's only 2 to go until I get a little reward.
Now I work for the next 3. Hopefully I can keep up the positive attitude through next week. Next week should be a full 4 day training week so I'm hoping to fit a lot in.
narrow bridge
I saw this quote the other day and loved it:
"Being pregnant and giving birth are like crossing a narrow bridge. People can accompany you to the bridge. They can greet you on the other side. But you walk that bridge alone.” African Proverb
I have often said something like that about birth and thoughts like this (but with many 4-letter words)went through my head during my last birth. No matter what the circumstances are or how many wonderful people you have there to support you the fact is no one can do it for you. The work of birth is the work of the woman. You own it.
You can apply this to training and racing, too. I felt that way when I did St. Anthony's. On the swim the water was so rough and I am not a super strong swimmer. I really thought I was going to die. But then I thought "there is no one who is going to notice if one little pink cap goes under the water and doesn't come back up. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS!" I mentally cursed everyone I could think of who could be responsible for me being in this predicament (mostly my coach but also my husband and friends for telling me I would be fine, of course, we all know it was my idea) but I mentally picked myself up and swam to the end. I swore that as soon as I got out of the water I was handing in my chip and quitting. But I didn't. I got out of the water and ran to my bike and I finished the race.
It really helps to have friends to train with and people who can support and encourage you but in the end its you who has to get up early and do the workout. Its you who has to give up something to be able to fit in training time. Its you who has to not eat the cake to lose the weight. (who am I kidding I always eat the cake!) At times, I wonder if I could do more. If I could fit in another workout. If I could make those morning workouts work. I have wonderful people who support me but they can't do the work for me. Right now I'm just on that bridge trying to get over it the best I can.
I'll do a weekly wrap up post later after I get today's workouts in.
"Being pregnant and giving birth are like crossing a narrow bridge. People can accompany you to the bridge. They can greet you on the other side. But you walk that bridge alone.” African Proverb
I have often said something like that about birth and thoughts like this (but with many 4-letter words)went through my head during my last birth. No matter what the circumstances are or how many wonderful people you have there to support you the fact is no one can do it for you. The work of birth is the work of the woman. You own it.
You can apply this to training and racing, too. I felt that way when I did St. Anthony's. On the swim the water was so rough and I am not a super strong swimmer. I really thought I was going to die. But then I thought "there is no one who is going to notice if one little pink cap goes under the water and doesn't come back up. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS!" I mentally cursed everyone I could think of who could be responsible for me being in this predicament (mostly my coach but also my husband and friends for telling me I would be fine, of course, we all know it was my idea) but I mentally picked myself up and swam to the end. I swore that as soon as I got out of the water I was handing in my chip and quitting. But I didn't. I got out of the water and ran to my bike and I finished the race.
It really helps to have friends to train with and people who can support and encourage you but in the end its you who has to get up early and do the workout. Its you who has to give up something to be able to fit in training time. Its you who has to not eat the cake to lose the weight. (who am I kidding I always eat the cake!) At times, I wonder if I could do more. If I could fit in another workout. If I could make those morning workouts work. I have wonderful people who support me but they can't do the work for me. Right now I'm just on that bridge trying to get over it the best I can.
I'll do a weekly wrap up post later after I get today's workouts in.
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