I think I would like to throw kickboxing into my training. It should count-I ran and bounced around a lot. Not only that, but it's just as boring as running and I'm just as uncoordinated during it. The class also lasted longer than I ever have out on the road: one hour. Maybe if I had someone running next to me, yelling at me to go faster, change directions, and move my arms, I'd run better. It actually amuses me to imagine this because I know the only outcome would be me punching that person in the face. It really doesn't please me to be told what to do, especially if it's something I don't want to do.
I rode my bike 2 miles today as well. My cousin lives a mile away and she has a pool; so after kickboxing, I rode my bike over there and hung out by and in the pool. A bathing suit tan is a whole lot sexier than an Ipod armband tan. Although, the armband tan does make me feel kind of cool: "Yeah, I went for a run today-what did you do?!"
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
one mile at a time
I didn't run today. I can't even with any honesty say I wanted to. I could blame work, but I got out pretty early today-it was hot and I only wanted to be inside.
There wasn't complete failure this weekend though, I did run yesterday. I went 2.29 miles; the going was slow thought. It took me over 37 minutes. I guess I'm a little embarrassed about that, but what can I do? I know I'm getting stronger, and I have more faith in my abilities than I did in the beginning... Not every day can be a record breaker.
Things I learned from my run yesterday:
1. Do NOT run on a completely empty stomach. It made me angry and tired. I'm not saying eating a full meal before a run is a good thing-because it isn't; that will only lead to aches and pains. I should have at least eaten an apple or a piece of toast. The only thing is, those extra minutes it would have taken to eat may have been enough to talk myself out of leaving the front door.
2. Try not to run in the late morning/afternoon-in the summer it gets hot. I went around 11am... The way out wasn't that bad and there was even a little breeze. On the way home, the sun just got stronger and hotter. Not to self: get one of those silly looking running hats with the holes.
In the morning I'm going to a kickboxing class with my cousin...
There wasn't complete failure this weekend though, I did run yesterday. I went 2.29 miles; the going was slow thought. It took me over 37 minutes. I guess I'm a little embarrassed about that, but what can I do? I know I'm getting stronger, and I have more faith in my abilities than I did in the beginning... Not every day can be a record breaker.
Things I learned from my run yesterday:
1. Do NOT run on a completely empty stomach. It made me angry and tired. I'm not saying eating a full meal before a run is a good thing-because it isn't; that will only lead to aches and pains. I should have at least eaten an apple or a piece of toast. The only thing is, those extra minutes it would have taken to eat may have been enough to talk myself out of leaving the front door.
2. Try not to run in the late morning/afternoon-in the summer it gets hot. I went around 11am... The way out wasn't that bad and there was even a little breeze. On the way home, the sun just got stronger and hotter. Not to self: get one of those silly looking running hats with the holes.
In the morning I'm going to a kickboxing class with my cousin...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
45 minutes
As for today's goals: I did drink two 24oz bottles. I did eat breakfast, but I did not remember to take my vitamins. Not bad.
I meant to get up early in the morning to go for a run down the road, but I slept in. My bed felt a lot better than I knew any 45 minute run could ever feel.
I did managed to bring myself to the gym at about 7pm though. The AC inside that big building was a lot better for my body than the humidity would be, I figured it was the way to go. In 45 minutes I went 3.53 miles. Not only that, the first two miles took me 23:20. That is yet another personal goal for myself and it actually feels pretty good-I'm proud of myself. I did not run the whole 45 minutes; I ran the first 23 minutes 20 seconds, then I walked about 10 minutes, ran 10 minutes, and walked about 2 minutes. Not too bad.
Now, the treadmill is very boring so I have to turn my Ipod up so the music is the only thing I can hear (the heavy thud of my 168lb body is not very inspiring). Also, it's not very easy to keep my focus on one unsuspicious place and not on the people around me. No one wants to be caught staring. This concentration became even more difficult as a middle aged man prepared to step onto a treadmill in front of my by stretching-including a stretch down to his toes....
I feel pretty good after today.
I meant to get up early in the morning to go for a run down the road, but I slept in. My bed felt a lot better than I knew any 45 minute run could ever feel.
I did managed to bring myself to the gym at about 7pm though. The AC inside that big building was a lot better for my body than the humidity would be, I figured it was the way to go. In 45 minutes I went 3.53 miles. Not only that, the first two miles took me 23:20. That is yet another personal goal for myself and it actually feels pretty good-I'm proud of myself. I did not run the whole 45 minutes; I ran the first 23 minutes 20 seconds, then I walked about 10 minutes, ran 10 minutes, and walked about 2 minutes. Not too bad.
Now, the treadmill is very boring so I have to turn my Ipod up so the music is the only thing I can hear (the heavy thud of my 168lb body is not very inspiring). Also, it's not very easy to keep my focus on one unsuspicious place and not on the people around me. No one wants to be caught staring. This concentration became even more difficult as a middle aged man prepared to step onto a treadmill in front of my by stretching-including a stretch down to his toes....
I feel pretty good after today.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
oops!
As I sat in my room eating twizzlers, one after the other, I realized that maybe I should set side health goals along with my running. I want to start with the goal to fill and consume my 24oz. water bottle twice daily. Secondly, I want to work on eating breakfast. Sometimes I'm very good at eating breakfast, but there isn't always something readily available for me to eat-my brain doesn't work well enough to make food. If I eat breakfast, I can also make sure to have my vitamin each day (it makes me sick if I don't eat before I take it). So, that's three goals. Three goals is kind of pushing it, so the water will take the number one priority spot.
And, I regret to inform that I did not run today. Laziness became me and I did everything in my power to find other things to do instead-like pretend to clean my room. I can't even claim that it was my 'rest day' because I didn't run Sunday or Monday.
Tomorrow is a new day!
And, I regret to inform that I did not run today. Laziness became me and I did everything in my power to find other things to do instead-like pretend to clean my room. I can't even claim that it was my 'rest day' because I didn't run Sunday or Monday.
Tomorrow is a new day!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Time: 31:03
Today I set my alarm for 8:30 and after a harsh fight between my mind and body (which lasted at least 15 minutes), I rolled out of bed and right into my sneakers. I quickly brushed my teeth (the last thing I needed was nasty morning mouth to hold me back) and stepped out my front door. As a last psych-up for the near future I sit on my front steps to wait for my Garmin to catch some satellite rays-and I'm off.
My goal was a 35 minute jog. I came a little short-but in the process I ran two miles in a little over 26 minutes. This is the first time I've been able to keep up a pace like that for over a mile. So, I'm happy. =]
On another note, I almost got hit by a taxi. Okay, so I'm being completely dramatic. I didn't have to jump to the side, nor did I feel the brush of death, but "Dodging Cars" is no joke. If I had stretched out my elbow the cab would have taken it off! And it's not like it had to stay as close to me as possible-there was no one coming in the opposite direction. I think the cab company got wind of my blog and decided to make a game out of it.
One of the reasons morning is the best time to run is because then I don't have to spend the majority of my day dreading it. Also, it's cooler in the morning. Although, this morning, the breeze was pleasant on the way out, the way home got a little toasty and the breeze disappeared.
31:03 minutes. 2.29 miles.
My goal was a 35 minute jog. I came a little short-but in the process I ran two miles in a little over 26 minutes. This is the first time I've been able to keep up a pace like that for over a mile. So, I'm happy. =]
On another note, I almost got hit by a taxi. Okay, so I'm being completely dramatic. I didn't have to jump to the side, nor did I feel the brush of death, but "Dodging Cars" is no joke. If I had stretched out my elbow the cab would have taken it off! And it's not like it had to stay as close to me as possible-there was no one coming in the opposite direction. I think the cab company got wind of my blog and decided to make a game out of it.
One of the reasons morning is the best time to run is because then I don't have to spend the majority of my day dreading it. Also, it's cooler in the morning. Although, this morning, the breeze was pleasant on the way out, the way home got a little toasty and the breeze disappeared.
31:03 minutes. 2.29 miles.
Monday, June 21, 2010
The Beginning
I don't run... My body complains and my mind plays lazy tricks on me. But it's done-I signed up for a half marathon; for better or worse I will be on the road September 25th next to my dear friend, Erica, with 13.1 miles in front of me. If that's not scary enough, we will be on that road at 7 o'clock in the morning.
My experience:
I 'ran' four miles twice in my life. My other adventures consisted of one or two miles at a time. I'm lucky if I can run a mile in 15 minutes and the fastest I've ever traveled a mile on foot is about 10:45. So, I don't ever really run-It's more of a 'plod'. Not only that, I do it irregularly.
A year-and-a-half ago I promised my mother a half marathon in return for a gym membership. Needless to say, I came a little short. I'm easily distracted and during college I was always just too busy during the day and there was no way I was going to get up at 7 a.m. to go for a little jaunt.
Today:
It's been two weeks since I signed up for the half marathon, and I've 'run' about four-five times. I got a training schedule from a woman's marathon running book; I liked it because for the first few weeks it sets running time goals instead of mileage goals. Unfortunately, the program is a 20 week one and I only had about 15 weeks. I started at week 5, and so far I'm slacking. But I have faith in myself. If I can jog four miles, I'm sure I will be able to go for 13.1 miles... eventually.
I'm 23 and in relatively good health-possibly on the line of great health. In theory, this should be a greatly achievable goal. It should also be a great way for me to get to know myself. Setting a challenging goal is a way to push limits and see what your body and mind is capable of. I'm excited to succeed.
My experience:
I 'ran' four miles twice in my life. My other adventures consisted of one or two miles at a time. I'm lucky if I can run a mile in 15 minutes and the fastest I've ever traveled a mile on foot is about 10:45. So, I don't ever really run-It's more of a 'plod'. Not only that, I do it irregularly.
A year-and-a-half ago I promised my mother a half marathon in return for a gym membership. Needless to say, I came a little short. I'm easily distracted and during college I was always just too busy during the day and there was no way I was going to get up at 7 a.m. to go for a little jaunt.
Today:
It's been two weeks since I signed up for the half marathon, and I've 'run' about four-five times. I got a training schedule from a woman's marathon running book; I liked it because for the first few weeks it sets running time goals instead of mileage goals. Unfortunately, the program is a 20 week one and I only had about 15 weeks. I started at week 5, and so far I'm slacking. But I have faith in myself. If I can jog four miles, I'm sure I will be able to go for 13.1 miles... eventually.
I'm 23 and in relatively good health-possibly on the line of great health. In theory, this should be a greatly achievable goal. It should also be a great way for me to get to know myself. Setting a challenging goal is a way to push limits and see what your body and mind is capable of. I'm excited to succeed.
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