I am again doing the Trim Your Tire Challenge. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's a motivation tool I have been using to keep me moving during the months of November and December. And we all know that with the extra treats we share together, moving more is a good idea. So, during these two months I try to accomplish the distances of an Iron Man Triathlon.
4000 meter swim
112 mile bike
26.2 mile run
I have not been training for, nor do I have the time to accomplish all three events in one day, but taking both months to get through the distances is attainable for me. NOT easy, but I can do it.
This year I have cruised through the swimming and the biking; however, the running is evading me. I don't love to run in the snow or on the inside track. Which makes getting my 26.2 miles done is really hard. I've only run 7 miles in the last 6 weeks. Here's hoping I can get 19.2 miles in within the last 2.5 weeks.
12 December 2013
08 August 2013
Begin Again
I took a little break from running after the Ragnar Relay: Wasatch Back. I just didn't feel the desire to run like I did before. I guess my body needed the extra recovery time.
About a week ago, I started to feel the need to run again. So, I ran in the Run the Crooks Out of Town 5k on Tuesday and it felt great. The participation and unity that comes with running in a huge group of people shatters the alone feeling we can experience when our mundane activities seem to be taking over. My run was a rejuvenating one. And fun.
FUN was also running from the race to my car to my Zumba class!! At one point during the class, I thought I was going to fall over, but my legs survived and it was worth every minute.
About a week ago, I started to feel the need to run again. So, I ran in the Run the Crooks Out of Town 5k on Tuesday and it felt great. The participation and unity that comes with running in a huge group of people shatters the alone feeling we can experience when our mundane activities seem to be taking over. My run was a rejuvenating one. And fun.
FUN was also running from the race to my car to my Zumba class!! At one point during the class, I thought I was going to fall over, but my legs survived and it was worth every minute.
29 June 2013
Ragnar Relay: Wasatch Back 2013
It was a a tough few months training for the Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay. There was uncertainty because I had never even stepped foot on the course before AND I had never run a relay before. There was panic because it's supposed to be SOOOO hard and scary.
Well, I DID IT! And for the record, it WAS hard AND a bit scary, but overcoming it was great.
No Sleep
Food
Friends
Running
What more could a runner want? Really. And I'm going to do it again.
Well, I DID IT! And for the record, it WAS hard AND a bit scary, but overcoming it was great.
No Sleep
Food
Friends
Running
What more could a runner want? Really. And I'm going to do it again.
02 May 2013
Zumba!!
Oh, Zumba! How I love thee. Let me count the ways:
Salsa
Tango
Hip-hop
Merengue
Soca
Mambo
Boxing
Bollywood
Belly dance
Shelley
The other class members
Yelling & Screaming
Oh how I have missed you and love that we have become reacquainted. Continuing our relationship will surely improve my lifestyle.
Salsa
Tango
Hip-hop
Merengue
Soca
Mambo
Boxing
Bollywood
Belly dance
Shelley
The other class members
Yelling & Screaming
Oh how I have missed you and love that we have become reacquainted. Continuing our relationship will surely improve my lifestyle.
13 April 2013
Back Pain Resolved
For the last few months I have had some severe back pain. This has made it very hard for me to keep up with my training for the Ragnar. But after going multiple times to Runners Corner and having them watch me run I think we've figured out why my back has been dying.
They videoed me running and found that I was over-striding with my right leg and swinging my left arm way too far forward; making my back twist over my right hip. So I have spent the last 2 weeks shortening my stride and keeping my elbows behind my body while I run. It has really helped. I am having almost no pain. It'b been fantastic. I have upped my miles and feel a like I've jumped back on track with my training. My next challenge will be adding back in my cross training. I've cut out all of it since I could barely move. This next week, adding weights back into my training.
They videoed me running and found that I was over-striding with my right leg and swinging my left arm way too far forward; making my back twist over my right hip. So I have spent the last 2 weeks shortening my stride and keeping my elbows behind my body while I run. It has really helped. I am having almost no pain. It'b been fantastic. I have upped my miles and feel a like I've jumped back on track with my training. My next challenge will be adding back in my cross training. I've cut out all of it since I could barely move. This next week, adding weights back into my training.
28 February 2013
Cutting Out the Sweetness
It's been almost 2 weeks and I haven't eaten any delectable desserts. I wish that I could say that cutting them out was making me feel fantastic and giving me energy I never knew I had, but it's just not. I feel sluggish, tired, and irritable.
I remember when I first participated in p90x, Tony Horton explained that I would feel this way in the first 30 days. The days when I was cutting out the crap that was killing my body. These days were supposed to be hard, supposed to help my body get used to using the good foods to fuel my body. I don't remember feeling that way before, but I sure feel this way now.
Although I'm not engaged in p90x this time, there is no question as to the Calorie requirements that my activities require. Getting through the next 3 weeks will be a challenge. A challenge that I'm hoping will be a great jump start to a new way of respecting and collaborating with my food to improve my health.
I remember when I first participated in p90x, Tony Horton explained that I would feel this way in the first 30 days. The days when I was cutting out the crap that was killing my body. These days were supposed to be hard, supposed to help my body get used to using the good foods to fuel my body. I don't remember feeling that way before, but I sure feel this way now.
Although I'm not engaged in p90x this time, there is no question as to the Calorie requirements that my activities require. Getting through the next 3 weeks will be a challenge. A challenge that I'm hoping will be a great jump start to a new way of respecting and collaborating with my food to improve my health.
18 February 2013
Ragnar Training Begins
I began my Ragnar Relay Training Program today. I am going with their beginner program because I'm not quite ready for their intermediate program. I'm somewhere in the middle. I just figure that I will adjust the program as I find it necessary.
Today was a 15 minute run day. I ran for just that much time. (Because I spent last week on the couch because of back problems) Anyway, I ran 1 2/3 miles. My addition to the program is lifting. I love it and need it. So, after my run, I lifted for 30 minutes.
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 step back lunges 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls w/ squeeze 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
25 Squats 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 quad extensions 30 lbs x3
25 crunches
25 scissors
25 bridges
Nothing too strenuous. I had to be really careful with my back this morning. But I got plenty in and it felt fantastic to be working out again.
What did you do this morning?
Today was a 15 minute run day. I ran for just that much time. (Because I spent last week on the couch because of back problems) Anyway, I ran 1 2/3 miles. My addition to the program is lifting. I love it and need it. So, after my run, I lifted for 30 minutes.
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 step back lunges 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls w/ squeeze 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
25 Squats 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 quad extensions 30 lbs x3
25 crunches
25 scissors
25 bridges
Nothing too strenuous. I had to be really careful with my back this morning. But I got plenty in and it felt fantastic to be working out again.
What did you do this morning?
10 February 2013
February All Ready!!
I know, I know. We are a week in already. But I just can't believe how fast time is flying by. It's craziness.
In case you were panicking about the time flying by too, don't worry. There is time to get your fitness goals set for the year. I set mine back at the beginning of January. But lets be honest, it doesn't matter when you decide that the time is right for you to improve your health, as long as you dedicate yourself to accomplishing your goal.
To help me with accomplishing mine, I need to let you know what mine are so you can help keep me accountable.
NUTRITION:
By the end of the year, I want to be completely Eating Clean. This is far tougher than I thought it was going to be. Planning at home meals, eating out, eating at other peoples homes, holidays, birthdays, vacations. Lets just say the last couple of months have been rough on my digestive system.
FITNESS:
My running time has been extremely limited since I had my 2 youngin's. But I seriously want to add miles on my shoes this year. To do that, my running goals include:
3 = 5K's
1 = 10K
1 =Ragnar Relay
I'm quite excited. I'm already registered for the Ragnar and two weeks into training. BooYah!
To add to my speed and endurance I set the goal of:
-lifting 3 times a week
-cross training 2-3 times a week.
-accomplish the Holiday Trim Your Tire Challenge (Nov-Dec)
SELF IMAGE:
Self image is a big deal. I don't want anyone, especially my daughter to feel as though she has to fuss about her weight and looks her whole life. To help her to understand that self confidence, sense of humor, kindness, knowledge, and joy are the most beautiful aspects of a person, I am going to need to feel/see these traits in myself. So, I will be:
-improving my knowledge by reading 100 books.
-improving my self confidence by racing and lifting
-improving my involvement in my community
I am an extreme goal maker. I know this. Multiple categories, subcategories. But there is really only one way to make and keep your goals, and that's to do what's important to you and is going to improve your life. Your way. With the support of friends.
I would love to be your support. Will you be mine throughout this year?
In case you were panicking about the time flying by too, don't worry. There is time to get your fitness goals set for the year. I set mine back at the beginning of January. But lets be honest, it doesn't matter when you decide that the time is right for you to improve your health, as long as you dedicate yourself to accomplishing your goal.
To help me with accomplishing mine, I need to let you know what mine are so you can help keep me accountable.
NUTRITION:
By the end of the year, I want to be completely Eating Clean. This is far tougher than I thought it was going to be. Planning at home meals, eating out, eating at other peoples homes, holidays, birthdays, vacations. Lets just say the last couple of months have been rough on my digestive system.
FITNESS:
My running time has been extremely limited since I had my 2 youngin's. But I seriously want to add miles on my shoes this year. To do that, my running goals include:
3 = 5K's
1 = 10K
1 =Ragnar Relay
I'm quite excited. I'm already registered for the Ragnar and two weeks into training. BooYah!
To add to my speed and endurance I set the goal of:
-lifting 3 times a week
-cross training 2-3 times a week.
-accomplish the Holiday Trim Your Tire Challenge (Nov-Dec)
SELF IMAGE:
Self image is a big deal. I don't want anyone, especially my daughter to feel as though she has to fuss about her weight and looks her whole life. To help her to understand that self confidence, sense of humor, kindness, knowledge, and joy are the most beautiful aspects of a person, I am going to need to feel/see these traits in myself. So, I will be:
-improving my knowledge by reading 100 books.
-improving my self confidence by racing and lifting
-improving my involvement in my community
I am an extreme goal maker. I know this. Multiple categories, subcategories. But there is really only one way to make and keep your goals, and that's to do what's important to you and is going to improve your life. Your way. With the support of friends.
I would love to be your support. Will you be mine throughout this year?
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