THE Run!

I did it! I ran 23 blocks. I didn't think I could do it, but I did. And then I came home and found out that it wasn't as far as I thought and I shouldn't doubt myself. It was only 3.79 miles. Not too bad.

It was such a hot day, but I love it. Hope ya'll fun in it today.

This Weeks Fitness Endeavors

I have had to remind myself multiple times this week that hard labor out in the yard is exercise. I know my arms and legs feel it.

GOAL: Next week plan well enough to include normal workouts to keep up my endurance.

The Weekend Temptations

It's always hard after a weekend at Mom's house. Huge dinner. Three desserts (at least). Bring leftovers home. Not the healthy things in my cupboard.

I love visiting family, playing games, and enjoying meals together. However, I haven't been able to figure out how to get all the healthy choices into my body from someone elses kitchen.

Instead of trying to shove more vegi's into my moms home, I just plan on a hard workout for the next week. Usually the hardest on Monday. It tends to keep me close to the weight that I want, but it leaves me craving lucious chocolate/sweets all week long. Oh the pain.

I have been trying to find alternative desserts. Ones that are less fattening and don't leave me feeling stuffed to the brim.

Any ideas? What have you done to help you get over the failures of weekend temptations?

Dear. . .

Dear Body,

I just don't understand. What did I do? Why do I need to be punished. We had scheduled today to start our p90x program again, you love that program, and then you up and pain me all at once. You conspired with Eyes to give me a headache, and Stomach to make me feel like hurling. The Intestines are angry too, they are making me run to the bathroom every 30 mins!

What can I do to make everything better. If I offended you, I'm sorry. If I injured you, I will take care of you until it's all healed. If I have been neglecting you, I'm sorry and am planning on paying more attention starting today.

I guess for now I will have to just give you some time off, watch a movie, read a book, get some craftiness in and eat some good food.

Please forgive me.

Love,
Phannie

SLC Marathon 5K

This past weekend my hubby and I had the opportunity to run in the SLC Marathon 5K. I have only run in one other long-distance race in my whole life.



I was so excited to actually train for this one (I didn't last time). Not training is a BAD idea. Anyway, This year I entered the athena division. What this means is the "fat" division, anyone over 140 lbs. (although I would give my eye-teeth to weigh that, this division does exist)


Waiting for the race to begin.


My standings:

chip time 29:35
chip pace 9:31
Athena division 7/110 (look, top 10)
Female overall 242/1522
Overall placing 666/2388




I began running last year because in January of 2008 I had reached the dreaded 200 lbs mark. I had to do something and running was part of my attack. It's now an addiction.

What it's all about

I intend to describe my journey through life fighting the beastly plague that haunts my family, OBESITY.

My fight will involve many different kinds of outdoor activities that I regularly engage in and many that will be brand new to me. I would like to share this experience with you and hope that we can give each other tips and lots of stories.