Yes, it's Spring, or a better word, since it snowed last night and there's another storm coming in tonight, woulc be Sprinter. With that in mind I am so glad to have the rec center. My pass is expired tomorrow - so I will probably get a new one, because of my new-found love.
Past two weeks:
Run: 5 miles @ rec center
Walk: 6 miles @ rec center
I know that doesn't equal 14 - I hope to do better this week and since April is coming soon I will try to think of a new challenge.
2e
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Day Seventy-Six - Victory!
Last week I was so proud of myself. I was feeling a little more sluggish than usual (translation: time of the month), but instead of using that as an excuse I pushed forward and ....
Ran 6 miles (3 times that week/2 miles each time)
Walked 3 miles (3 times that week/1 mile each time)
I'm up to 3 miles each time I go. So, I more than slaughtered the required 7 miles in a week. I found that my body genuinely needed the rest inbetween running days. I would take advantage of that and do more strength training at home. I found my energy was higher because of this and I am starting to want to eat right. I'm craving good foods for me. (I love it when that happens)!
I need to tell you one cute story. I was running and on the track ahead of me, going my same pace, was a seriously older gentleman. Every time I would pass him he would be saying encouraging things to me to keep me going. (I couldn't hear all the words because I had my earphones in, but I got the general gist.) I ran 1 1/2 mile, then I walked 1/2 mile and when I picked up to my running pace and there he was... the old gentleman running right next to me, chattering on. So, I took out my earphones and tried to talk with him. I quickly found out he was hard of hearing because he would never answer my questions. But he did say things like, "I'm running for my life. Six years ago I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and the doctors said I wouldn't live. Ever since then I come down here 3 days a week and run 6 miles. My wife used to run, but she just walks now. She's 79. She's over there walking with Evelyn (name changed to protect the innocent). I'm 80. Well, I better go run and catch up to them." Then he sped away. I ran my required laps thinking, "I am 38 - almost 1/2 his age and I can only huff and puff my way through 3 miles. I feel sheepish and what a cool example. I hope that I can do that when I am 80. I'd even be ok with walking at that point." When I was finished running I stopped next to the ladies and said, "You have such a cute husband. He was telling me ..." and I told them. To which they replied, "He always picks up on the young cute ones. When we saw you we knew he would be talking with you." I love seeing wonderful older examples that let me know that life only gets better.
Summary: Last week I already told you, but this week it is Thursday and I still haven't done any running. I will today though. Wish me luck to do 7 before Sunday.
2e
Ran 6 miles (3 times that week/2 miles each time)
Walked 3 miles (3 times that week/1 mile each time)
I'm up to 3 miles each time I go. So, I more than slaughtered the required 7 miles in a week. I found that my body genuinely needed the rest inbetween running days. I would take advantage of that and do more strength training at home. I found my energy was higher because of this and I am starting to want to eat right. I'm craving good foods for me. (I love it when that happens)!
I need to tell you one cute story. I was running and on the track ahead of me, going my same pace, was a seriously older gentleman. Every time I would pass him he would be saying encouraging things to me to keep me going. (I couldn't hear all the words because I had my earphones in, but I got the general gist.) I ran 1 1/2 mile, then I walked 1/2 mile and when I picked up to my running pace and there he was... the old gentleman running right next to me, chattering on. So, I took out my earphones and tried to talk with him. I quickly found out he was hard of hearing because he would never answer my questions. But he did say things like, "I'm running for my life. Six years ago I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and the doctors said I wouldn't live. Ever since then I come down here 3 days a week and run 6 miles. My wife used to run, but she just walks now. She's 79. She's over there walking with Evelyn (name changed to protect the innocent). I'm 80. Well, I better go run and catch up to them." Then he sped away. I ran my required laps thinking, "I am 38 - almost 1/2 his age and I can only huff and puff my way through 3 miles. I feel sheepish and what a cool example. I hope that I can do that when I am 80. I'd even be ok with walking at that point." When I was finished running I stopped next to the ladies and said, "You have such a cute husband. He was telling me ..." and I told them. To which they replied, "He always picks up on the young cute ones. When we saw you we knew he would be talking with you." I love seeing wonderful older examples that let me know that life only gets better.
Summary: Last week I already told you, but this week it is Thursday and I still haven't done any running. I will today though. Wish me luck to do 7 before Sunday.
2e
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Day Sixty-Five - The Tigers Came
I was told a story a long time ago about tigers and goals. Whenever you set a goal you start along the path to accomplish that goal. At first you are walking, enjoying the flowers, breathing the clean air. Then you realize you can go faster and start jogging. At first you are trying to catch your breath, but within a few strides you are able to breathe evenly and can again enjoy the view. You get you second wind and now you are really cruzing. Nothing can stop you the end in still far but it is getting closer with every energetic step. Suddenly, out onto the path jumps a tiger and the way is barred by sharp teeth and even sharper claws. You screetch to a halt and back pedal as fast as you came. With the tiger hot on your tail you come to a cliff and have to make a decision to jump or be kitty food. You jump and, thankfully, catch onto a branch. But the tiger is still up above pacing, waiting for you to give up. Now you have to figure another way out of this mess.
This is, of course, an anology to goals. Usually, we start out just fine, but then the tigers (illness, death, life's trials) come (they can be good tigers too - weddings, projects, etc.). When they come you MUST deal with them immediately and sometimes that sets you back in your goal. But you must find another way around so that you can keep on trying to accomplish that thing you set our to do.
For me .... the tigers came in the form of projects. Yes, I created them and I made them, but the projects plus all the seemingly little things of life, left me running backwards and out of time. So my Daily Mile report is less than stellar, BUT my resolve to "find a way around the tigers" is growing steadily.
One great milestone I reached on March 1st - Day Fifty-Nine - was run/walking 3 miles - Woo Hoo! I will keep that up. Probably everyother day, because I need to change eating habits and stregthen my core or I will gain more tigers (back, knee, and joint problems)
My report:
Days Fifty-three--Fifty-Fifty-eight - 2X @ Rec Center running a total of 3 miles and walking 2
Days Fifty-nine--Sixty-Five - 2X@ Rec Center running a total of 3 1/2 miles and walking 2
2e
This is, of course, an anology to goals. Usually, we start out just fine, but then the tigers (illness, death, life's trials) come (they can be good tigers too - weddings, projects, etc.). When they come you MUST deal with them immediately and sometimes that sets you back in your goal. But you must find another way around so that you can keep on trying to accomplish that thing you set our to do.
For me .... the tigers came in the form of projects. Yes, I created them and I made them, but the projects plus all the seemingly little things of life, left me running backwards and out of time. So my Daily Mile report is less than stellar, BUT my resolve to "find a way around the tigers" is growing steadily.
One great milestone I reached on March 1st - Day Fifty-Nine - was run/walking 3 miles - Woo Hoo! I will keep that up. Probably everyother day, because I need to change eating habits and stregthen my core or I will gain more tigers (back, knee, and joint problems)
My report:
Days Fifty-three--Fifty-Fifty-eight - 2X @ Rec Center running a total of 3 miles and walking 2
Days Fifty-nine--Sixty-Five - 2X@ Rec Center running a total of 3 1/2 miles and walking 2
2e
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