Happy Thanksgiving!! I'm looking forward to spending the day surrounded by family and good food, but first I'm going to be walking/running a Turkey Day 5K. =) I mapped it out on googlemaps and found the perfect 5K loop. Hubby said he'd come with me and we'll bring the lab as well. I think this should become a yearly tradition.
Hope you all have a nice, relaxing day.♥
Showing posts with label 5K. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5K. Show all posts
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Moving for 31 days
Today I took my dog on a 3.5 mile hike. It was so pretty today. The sun would peek out from the clouds every once in a while. It poured rain a few times, but for the most part it was lovely.
View from the top of the ridge.
Since I'm eating Paleo for the entirety of October, I thought I'd give myself another challenge....to get some exercise in every single day. I will crossfit M, W, and F......the rest of the week can be anything from a hike, a walk, whatever.....just as long as I get in some exercise every single day.
You know what else I'm going to do different this October?? I'm not going to buy one single piece of Halloween candy. None. For me that's a huge deal. I'd always buy several bags of various mini candy bars and many times I'd eat most of the candy and have to buy more before the 31st. This year the cycle of binge eating candy stops.
I leave for Boise on the 31st and I really want to be as fit and I can be before my 5K run with my sister. It's the final countdown! Do you have any goals for October?
View from the top of the ridge.
Since I'm eating Paleo for the entirety of October, I thought I'd give myself another challenge....to get some exercise in every single day. I will crossfit M, W, and F......the rest of the week can be anything from a hike, a walk, whatever.....just as long as I get in some exercise every single day.
You know what else I'm going to do different this October?? I'm not going to buy one single piece of Halloween candy. None. For me that's a huge deal. I'd always buy several bags of various mini candy bars and many times I'd eat most of the candy and have to buy more before the 31st. This year the cycle of binge eating candy stops.
I leave for Boise on the 31st and I really want to be as fit and I can be before my 5K run with my sister. It's the final countdown! Do you have any goals for October?
Monday, September 2, 2013
Running in the rain
I woke up today to rain. I forced myself to go running anyway. It actually felt quite invigorating. I can hardly believe how my running endurance has changed since I first started this program. The first week you run just 60 seconds and then walk for 90 over and over. Those 60 seconds seemed like an hour! My legs would cramp up and I'd get terrible side aches. Now I'm able to run for 3 minutes at a time. I don't get cramps or side aches anymore either. I'm really starting to look forward to running that 5K with my sister in two months.
I have a house full of healthy food so there are no excuses this week why I can't get my workouts in and nourish my body properly.
Have you ever heard of Bountiful Baskets? It's a fabulous nonprofit organization that gives you tons of fresh produce for only $15 a basket. You get between 5 and 6 different varieties of fruit and 5 to 6 varieties of veggies each week. It's a great way to eat healthy and not break the bank. You can order as often or as little as you like. There is no sign up fees, no commitment, just good food for a great price. Check it out!
www.bounitfulbaskets.org
I have a house full of healthy food so there are no excuses this week why I can't get my workouts in and nourish my body properly.
Have you ever heard of Bountiful Baskets? It's a fabulous nonprofit organization that gives you tons of fresh produce for only $15 a basket. You get between 5 and 6 different varieties of fruit and 5 to 6 varieties of veggies each week. It's a great way to eat healthy and not break the bank. You can order as often or as little as you like. There is no sign up fees, no commitment, just good food for a great price. Check it out!
www.bounitfulbaskets.org
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
sprinting
Today was a running day. I'm still using the Couch to 5K program and am totally loving it. So in general you have a warm up, which is brisk walking, then intervals of running and walking followed up by a cool down walk. Each week you run a bit more and walk a bit less until you are basically running the whole time. Anyhoo....today on my last interval I decided to sprint. I'm obviously the most tired by the time I get to the last running interval but I wanted to see what I could do. Oh My Goodness, it felt like I was going to die!! I just kept telling myself that it was only a couple minutes and that I can do anything for a couple of minutes. I did it and it felt great! Woohoo!!!!! I go see my sister in 10 weeks. I'm looking forward to running this 5K with her. =) I feel like I'm doing everything in my power to be physically ready.
I'm going to make that sweet and spicy paleo hash again for lunch like I had yesterday. I've been dreaming about it all morning. mmmmmmmm!!!
Tomorrow is crossfit. I'm crossing my fingers that I have a bit more energy that I did on Monday.
I'm going to make that sweet and spicy paleo hash again for lunch like I had yesterday. I've been dreaming about it all morning. mmmmmmmm!!!
Tomorrow is crossfit. I'm crossing my fingers that I have a bit more energy that I did on Monday.
Monday, July 22, 2013
When life hands you lemons............
It's been a rough 24 hours. My husband and I have been battling some major issues with our marriage our entire 11 years together. I found out yesterday that what I thought was behind us, is now staring me right in the face. AGAIN. I cried until 4am and then finally fell asleep. I decided to switch Monday's crossfit to Tuesday since I had NO energy to go after only a few hrs of sleep. Instead I will start my couch to 5k program today.
This is my plan for this week.
Monday~ C25K
Tuesday~CrossFit
Wednesday~CrossFit
Thursday~C25K
Friday~CrossFit
Saturday~C25K
I'm going to do my best to channel my hurt and anger to fuel my workouts. I can only fix me. I can't fix others. I have no control over the choices that others make. I can only control me. I think I'm going to have to repeat that to myself over and over but it's true and it needs to sink in.
Instead of dwelling on my own sorrows today, I'm going to take my kids to the movies and possibly the library. I'm thankful my husband is gone on business for the entire week. It'll give me a chance to collect my thoughts.
I hope you all have a very positive week ahead.
This is my plan for this week.
Monday~ C25K
Tuesday~CrossFit
Wednesday~CrossFit
Thursday~C25K
Friday~CrossFit
Saturday~C25K
I'm going to do my best to channel my hurt and anger to fuel my workouts. I can only fix me. I can't fix others. I have no control over the choices that others make. I can only control me. I think I'm going to have to repeat that to myself over and over but it's true and it needs to sink in.
Instead of dwelling on my own sorrows today, I'm going to take my kids to the movies and possibly the library. I'm thankful my husband is gone on business for the entire week. It'll give me a chance to collect my thoughts.
I hope you all have a very positive week ahead.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Cinderella
I didn't sleep well last night. I woke up with a sore throat. It's overcast and staying curled up in bed sounded lovely. BUT I still got up and got my plump behind to CrossFit. I fought with myself about it all morning. I'm glad I'm starting to listen to the "angel" voice more than the "devil" voice. The more I force myself to go the more I realize that I can do this. I can become an athlete. I can take control of my life. I can become the person I've always wanted to be.
I was talking with my mom on the phone this morning and I told her that I feel like I'm stronger mentally.....more than I ever remember. She told me that she felt like I'm finally becoming the person I was meant to be. That statement made me feel great and awful all at the same time. Great because it feels good to be doing what I was born to do, and yet awful because I've wasted 33 years. I know what you are thinking, YOU CAN'T DWELL ON THE PAST. THE PAST IS THE PAST. You are right.
I saw this quote on another blog yesterday and it really resonated with me.
I've had a few people tell me how brave I was for changing my life and starting crossfit. It bothers me a bit because I don't feel brave, I don't feel like I have any courage. But this quote kind of brought it all home for me. Maybe courage isn't being fearless.....maybe it's just continually trying and working towards your goals despite the occasional obstacle.
Today's warm up was two rounds of running 200 meters, 8 ring rows, and 8 toes to bar. I did (what I think are called) V-ups instead. I've been reading some info on running. I wanted to see if I could find any tips on how to do it more efficiently. Today I tried to slow it down just a smidge and lengthen my stride. It felt a little better. Megan told me that my running looked better today, so maybe I'm actually doing something right! Speaking of running......I'll be going to Boise in Nov to visit my sister. I'm flying in on Halloween and staying a few nights. I'm going to run my first 5K while there. I'm super excited and totally freaked out. It definitely gives me something to work towards in the mean time.
Our skill set was weighted pull-ups. Again, can't really do pull-ups, so I did 5 rounds of 5 negative pull-ups on the rings. I've never used my muscles so much in my life. I've worked out throughout the years, but never really with weights or weight related exercises. It's pretty much been pure cardio. Cardio was never really tough. I might get tired or winded, but it was never "hard". I never felt like I was going to die. I pretty much feel like I'm going to die each and every time I set foot in my crossfit.
Our WOD was 4 rounds of rowing 500 meters. Again we couldn't get less than a 3 second difference in our times or we'd have to do 25 burpees. Oh my flippin word. I remember the pain and agony I felt last Wednesday, and it was back to haunt me again. It's funny the thoughts that run through your brain when you get scared.....maybe I should fake an injury, maybe I could sneak out and no one would notice, maybe I could row only three rounds and not tell anyone.....the list goes on and on. My first round I clocked in at 2 min 14 seconds.
2nd round: 2 min 9 seconds
3rd round: 2 min 15 seconds
4th round: can't remember
I know I didn't owe any burpees so I was at least 2 min 17 seconds.
During my 4th round I stopped for about 3 seconds to catch my breath and relieve my burning legs and arms. Megan came up behind me and told me to keep going. Ugh! I started up again and my shoe fell off. Instead of stopping again I just kept pulling as hard as I possibly could. I finished. I grabbed my shoe and sat down and tried desperately to catch my breath. Everything hurt, everything ached, my body is so not used to this type of torture.
I'm beyond thankful I didn't owe any burpees. I think I would've burst into tears if I did. I did cry on my way home....AGAIN. I'm confused why crossfit makes me cry so much. Oh well. As I drove home I passed the grocery store, and as I drove by I saw the reader board highlight their sale on donuts. Dear Jesus, help me! I drove right on by, got home and collapsed on the couch. I did it. I finished another grueling workout.
I was talking with my mom on the phone this morning and I told her that I feel like I'm stronger mentally.....more than I ever remember. She told me that she felt like I'm finally becoming the person I was meant to be. That statement made me feel great and awful all at the same time. Great because it feels good to be doing what I was born to do, and yet awful because I've wasted 33 years. I know what you are thinking, YOU CAN'T DWELL ON THE PAST. THE PAST IS THE PAST. You are right.
I saw this quote on another blog yesterday and it really resonated with me.
I've had a few people tell me how brave I was for changing my life and starting crossfit. It bothers me a bit because I don't feel brave, I don't feel like I have any courage. But this quote kind of brought it all home for me. Maybe courage isn't being fearless.....maybe it's just continually trying and working towards your goals despite the occasional obstacle.
Today's warm up was two rounds of running 200 meters, 8 ring rows, and 8 toes to bar. I did (what I think are called) V-ups instead. I've been reading some info on running. I wanted to see if I could find any tips on how to do it more efficiently. Today I tried to slow it down just a smidge and lengthen my stride. It felt a little better. Megan told me that my running looked better today, so maybe I'm actually doing something right! Speaking of running......I'll be going to Boise in Nov to visit my sister. I'm flying in on Halloween and staying a few nights. I'm going to run my first 5K while there. I'm super excited and totally freaked out. It definitely gives me something to work towards in the mean time.
Our skill set was weighted pull-ups. Again, can't really do pull-ups, so I did 5 rounds of 5 negative pull-ups on the rings. I've never used my muscles so much in my life. I've worked out throughout the years, but never really with weights or weight related exercises. It's pretty much been pure cardio. Cardio was never really tough. I might get tired or winded, but it was never "hard". I never felt like I was going to die. I pretty much feel like I'm going to die each and every time I set foot in my crossfit.
Our WOD was 4 rounds of rowing 500 meters. Again we couldn't get less than a 3 second difference in our times or we'd have to do 25 burpees. Oh my flippin word. I remember the pain and agony I felt last Wednesday, and it was back to haunt me again. It's funny the thoughts that run through your brain when you get scared.....maybe I should fake an injury, maybe I could sneak out and no one would notice, maybe I could row only three rounds and not tell anyone.....the list goes on and on. My first round I clocked in at 2 min 14 seconds.
2nd round: 2 min 9 seconds
3rd round: 2 min 15 seconds
4th round: can't remember
I know I didn't owe any burpees so I was at least 2 min 17 seconds.
During my 4th round I stopped for about 3 seconds to catch my breath and relieve my burning legs and arms. Megan came up behind me and told me to keep going. Ugh! I started up again and my shoe fell off. Instead of stopping again I just kept pulling as hard as I possibly could. I finished. I grabbed my shoe and sat down and tried desperately to catch my breath. Everything hurt, everything ached, my body is so not used to this type of torture.
I'm beyond thankful I didn't owe any burpees. I think I would've burst into tears if I did. I did cry on my way home....AGAIN. I'm confused why crossfit makes me cry so much. Oh well. As I drove home I passed the grocery store, and as I drove by I saw the reader board highlight their sale on donuts. Dear Jesus, help me! I drove right on by, got home and collapsed on the couch. I did it. I finished another grueling workout.
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