I ran my first Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day this past week. My future FIL joined me as well as Molly (my dog [she even made the local news! as well as my legs! lol]). We had an absolutely amazing day for it. The temps were perfect! There was no wind! and the course was FLAT!
My goal was to finish in 45 mins or less! I felt that this was a very realistic goal and I planned on doing it completely with intervals. One minute run to one minute walk. I started out doing 4 min run so Molly and I wouldn't get run over! There were A LOT of people there! Once we got to where it started to thin out we started our intervals! I did it so my phone's app would tell me what my speed was for every run I did. This helped keep me on track for not going too fast. I thought however, that I was walking at a snail speed even though my miles were coming out about right overall! I hit the actual 3.1 miles in 41 minutes and crossed the finish line 3.34 miles in 43:32. We started about a quarter mile from the start line :( But I know how well I did and that is all that matters! Also, even though it was farther I still beat my goal of less than 45 mins! I was really happy to see the breakdown on my phone for the miles too! All were under 13:30 I believe! I know the first mile was just over 12 mins!!! Overall by the Montana Timing Website I finished 1031 out of approximately 1230! I thought I was in the top 1000 (999) but with all the people that registered on the day of the run I got pushed back to 1031 (which is still awesome!) Now that I have accomplished this I am ready to look for another one! I am also thinking about my training this winter and planning the half marathon for next summer...scary thought!
My Thanksgiving was great! I didn't really overeat. I enjoyed all the foods I love and just had everything in moderation. I didn't make the entire trip about food, however, that can be difficult at times! I did a little shopping and that helped keep me active and on my feet. I was pretty sore after pushing hard at the 5k so I took it a little easy. I am planning on heading to the gym after work today (Monday)! Ready to start getting some miles in!!!!
I didn't really gain anything over the holidays. I came home retaining some water, but that was mainly due to the salty snacks we ate on the way home and the pizza we had for dinner. I was not up to the task of cooking dinner after driving over 4 hours home! It sure was nice to get home and sleep in my own bed last night. Well it was another month of maintaining, but I am still so darn tickled that I have lost 25 lbs and kept it off for this past year. Now on to the next 25 lbs lost!!!!
~Chat Soon~
Follow my journey as I work at losing weight and get more fit! It will be a rollercoaster ride but the end result is HAPPINESS!!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
One year........
I have officially been with working on my weight loss journey for ONE YEAR. I have had my ups and downs and also been just plain flat too! I look back at this year and I can't say I am super thrilled with my results, but then I think wait a minute...YOU LOST 25 LBS AND HAVE MANAGED TO KEEP IT OFF! Could I have done better? SURE. But I have had many obstacles get in my way and I know it's my choice to change these, but I am doing my best and I am happy! My whole goal at the beginning of this journey was to 1) Lose Weight & 2) BE HAPPY! I have actually accomplished both of these goals. They are going to continue to be my goals because I am no where near my ultimate goal of weight loss, but I am happy and I just want that to continue!
Another month has passed and I had to get new shoes in the middle of it due to my previous ones dying. They are good shoes to wear around, but not for walking/running. I was getting shin splints shortly after starting every time I worked out and that made me not want to do it because I was in so much pain. I got new shoes and I have only been out walking twice :( Not very good. I did not make my goal of 52.4 miles and I think a lot of this has to do with my shoes. If I would not have lost so much steam over needing new shoes I think I could have gotten my miles in.
However, because I had to slow down it made it so easy to say I didn't want to do it. The weather changed and the nights are much shorter also. I know these are just excuses and you have to find a way to work through them and right now I am trying, but these are the ones that always kick my butt at this time of year! I really do try to not let these things get to me so much, but it is what it is. I could be made, upset or just frustrated and disappointed in myself, but instead I am happy that I have done what I have and know I will get back to it eventually. Right now I am working on getting the gym with my friend.
I have been trying to make better choices in food, not always the best, but better. I also am trying to be more aware of portion size and not just overeat. So far I feel like I am being more successful with my eating. I find I am not searching the kitchen as much also when I am home.
I am looking forward to this new month with fresh eyes and hoping to find some success this month. The holidays have always been difficult for me, but I really want to do better. I have researched and found a 5k in Billings, MT on Thanksgiving day. Billings is about 90 mins from John's moms house so I am considering it. Just depends on our schedule for when we go over there. I really want to do it because that would mean I will have completed a 5k in 4 states this year!
I know I sound happy and sad at the same time in this blog, but overall I feel successful! I have a positive attitude moving forward from here and know I can keep doing this! If it means I will "only" lose 20-25 lbs per year, I am OK with that! I don't really care how long it takes, I just want it gone! :) Thank you for following me through this journey!
~Chat Soon~
Another month has passed and I had to get new shoes in the middle of it due to my previous ones dying. They are good shoes to wear around, but not for walking/running. I was getting shin splints shortly after starting every time I worked out and that made me not want to do it because I was in so much pain. I got new shoes and I have only been out walking twice :( Not very good. I did not make my goal of 52.4 miles and I think a lot of this has to do with my shoes. If I would not have lost so much steam over needing new shoes I think I could have gotten my miles in.
However, because I had to slow down it made it so easy to say I didn't want to do it. The weather changed and the nights are much shorter also. I know these are just excuses and you have to find a way to work through them and right now I am trying, but these are the ones that always kick my butt at this time of year! I really do try to not let these things get to me so much, but it is what it is. I could be made, upset or just frustrated and disappointed in myself, but instead I am happy that I have done what I have and know I will get back to it eventually. Right now I am working on getting the gym with my friend.
I have been trying to make better choices in food, not always the best, but better. I also am trying to be more aware of portion size and not just overeat. So far I feel like I am being more successful with my eating. I find I am not searching the kitchen as much also when I am home.
I am looking forward to this new month with fresh eyes and hoping to find some success this month. The holidays have always been difficult for me, but I really want to do better. I have researched and found a 5k in Billings, MT on Thanksgiving day. Billings is about 90 mins from John's moms house so I am considering it. Just depends on our schedule for when we go over there. I really want to do it because that would mean I will have completed a 5k in 4 states this year!
I know I sound happy and sad at the same time in this blog, but overall I feel successful! I have a positive attitude moving forward from here and know I can keep doing this! If it means I will "only" lose 20-25 lbs per year, I am OK with that! I don't really care how long it takes, I just want it gone! :) Thank you for following me through this journey!
~Chat Soon~
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