I've been in the mood for running. Ok so not running really but exercising with my hubby and he would rather run if he HAS to exercise. So Saturday after he officiated when we went and bought me some real running shoes. And by the amount we spent, we HAVE to go running. Yep I was looking for a pair for about $40 or so; he spent twice that amount. So today if it's not raining, guess who has to go running... US!
I have my new phone with an app and music and I'm going to start over on the C25K with a new app that is actually called Ease into 5K by someone else but reads the same way but will tell me when to stop and start so Hoss isn't yelling at me and getting funny looks.
So we'll try this again and see what happens.
I truly enjoyed our first go round with it because it was a good time to talk to him and be by ourself. But then we just stopped and never picked it back up. I want to get him in shape for his officiating camps and if I benefit -- AWESOME :)
Showing posts with label c25k. Show all posts
Showing posts with label c25k. Show all posts
2.13.2012
9.23.2011
Who wants to participate
We have gotten off on our week to day system but that's ok. Yesterday we started Week 4. I know I said I was going to stay on Week 3 until I felt more comfortable with it but nope couldn't do that. I knew I would just stay on Week 3 and never move past it. So I pushed on ahead.
This week we are doing jog a lap walk 200 jog 2 laps walk a lap and repeat. OMG! I didn't complete it because Hoss was cramping but I totally jogged my 2 laps. And then was able to complete another lap, I just didn't do the final 2 laps. But next time I will! Ok I will attempt. Hoss wasn't doing too hot so I quit early when he finished he two rotations.
Went to the doctor yesterday. He didn't give me any advice concerning the weight loss attempt (boo!) but whatever. I did talk to him about the sleepiness/exhaustion and now I'm just waiting on blood work to be read to see if there is something there or something else.
I liked his scale better than mine but not much better. It showed some weight loss but nothing significant enough for me to be happy about. The nurse suggestion was the old building muscle but couldn't explain the tightness of ALL my pants.
So I guess I'm gonna have to break down and start some kind of livet (Hoss's word for diet because really who want to participate in something with die in it) grumble grumble grumble... I hate those things because I don't eat veggies and that's what they want. But first I'll start with cooking more from home and then work my way up to the real deal :) (because maybe if I procastinate enough I won't have too!)
This week we are doing jog a lap walk 200 jog 2 laps walk a lap and repeat. OMG! I didn't complete it because Hoss was cramping but I totally jogged my 2 laps. And then was able to complete another lap, I just didn't do the final 2 laps. But next time I will! Ok I will attempt. Hoss wasn't doing too hot so I quit early when he finished he two rotations.
Went to the doctor yesterday. He didn't give me any advice concerning the weight loss attempt (boo!) but whatever. I did talk to him about the sleepiness/exhaustion and now I'm just waiting on blood work to be read to see if there is something there or something else.
I liked his scale better than mine but not much better. It showed some weight loss but nothing significant enough for me to be happy about. The nurse suggestion was the old building muscle but couldn't explain the tightness of ALL my pants.
So I guess I'm gonna have to break down and start some kind of livet (Hoss's word for diet because really who want to participate in something with die in it) grumble grumble grumble... I hate those things because I don't eat veggies and that's what they want. But first I'll start with cooking more from home and then work my way up to the real deal :) (because maybe if I procastinate enough I won't have too!)
9.20.2011
I did it!!!
OMG!!! I actually ran two laps! actually 3 in total and not at once but two full laps :) Week 3 was 200 run/200 walk 400 run/400 walk and on day 3, I finally did it!!
And I biked yesterday evening and walked this morning. Looks like we are back on track :) I go to the doc Thursday for a BP checkup and I'm gonna talk to him about the weight gain and the tiredness that I've been experiencing. Not looking forward to that conversation.
But back to C25K, I'm gonna stick with Week 3 for at least another week and see if I can comfortably do Week 3.
Let ya know next week :)
And I biked yesterday evening and walked this morning. Looks like we are back on track :) I go to the doc Thursday for a BP checkup and I'm gonna talk to him about the weight gain and the tiredness that I've been experiencing. Not looking forward to that conversation.
But back to C25K, I'm gonna stick with Week 3 for at least another week and see if I can comfortably do Week 3.
Let ya know next week :)
9.13.2011
Good idea, bad idea
Good idea: trying to take on the Couch to 5K. Really, it is -- lose a little weight, get in a better shape (not quite so round =D), spend time with my awesome hubby. The list could go on!
Bad idea: trying to take on the Couch to 5K. Seriously, it sucks! Yesterday I attempted Week 3 Day 1 -- MAJOR MISTAKE! I was sick sinus-wise yesterday morning and not really feeling better but surely I could tough it out. We had a busy night so as soon as Hoss came home we went out. MAJOR PROBLEM! 6:45 is apparently THE TIME to go to ASH and it was CROWDED! Did I mention I get run-shy when there are people around especially the stupid CrossFit people (They are BEASTS!) It's stupid I know but I feel judged. So instead of doing to round of jog 200/walk 200, jog 400/walk 400... I did 2 200 sets and quit.
Yes, it pains me to say, I QUIT. I felt bad but I couldn't do it. Between wanting to throw up and all the people (did I mention kids on scooters and bikes on the track WT!!) and the skeeters and life in general, it just wasn't working for me. Not that I felt (or anyone else for that matter -- kind of sucks if you think about it) that I could even do a single 400.
So Wednesday we will try Day 2 and see what happens. It WILL be at night (say 8ish) and might have to snag Hoss's iPod and go that route. Still hate that I quit but it's done.
Now I just have to move past this feeling that I need to throw up -- I might just be sick :(
Bad idea: trying to take on the Couch to 5K. Seriously, it sucks! Yesterday I attempted Week 3 Day 1 -- MAJOR MISTAKE! I was sick sinus-wise yesterday morning and not really feeling better but surely I could tough it out. We had a busy night so as soon as Hoss came home we went out. MAJOR PROBLEM! 6:45 is apparently THE TIME to go to ASH and it was CROWDED! Did I mention I get run-shy when there are people around especially the stupid CrossFit people (They are BEASTS!) It's stupid I know but I feel judged. So instead of doing to round of jog 200/walk 200, jog 400/walk 400... I did 2 200 sets and quit.
Yes, it pains me to say, I QUIT. I felt bad but I couldn't do it. Between wanting to throw up and all the people (did I mention kids on scooters and bikes on the track WT!!) and the skeeters and life in general, it just wasn't working for me. Not that I felt (or anyone else for that matter -- kind of sucks if you think about it) that I could even do a single 400.
So Wednesday we will try Day 2 and see what happens. It WILL be at night (say 8ish) and might have to snag Hoss's iPod and go that route. Still hate that I quit but it's done.
Now I just have to move past this feeling that I need to throw up -- I might just be sick :(
9.06.2011
Help me!!
I'm beyond discouraged here. I'm what 2 months in and that stupid scale says I've gained all the weight lost plus some and that's with a new battery!
What's the point of doing all this walking and even running if there is no change.
Yes, the scale is just a small part but my clothes are still not fitting. Put on a skirt today and can't zipped the stupid thing up all the way. Before I could! No where else have I noticed a difference in my clothes (good or bad).
Seriously this is stupid if that's how it's gonna be. Why slave away trying to do the right thing if it doesn't make a difference.
Yep, I feeling the urge to quit.
Yesterday, Hoss and I did the last day of Week 2 of C25K -- shouldn't have been hard but we were both HURTING!! I didn't think I would make it, then I didn't think Hoss would make it to the car! I have this HUGE knot in my calf and I was totally limping on my walk this morning. But other than calves and shins area, the running hadn't been as bad as it used to be. Still hate it.
It was funny though, Sunday I was in soo much pain in my legs especially the thighs and Hoss said I was having running withdrawals! Whatever... but maybe he was right :)
Don't know when or how we'll complete Week 3. Was hoping to start tonight but Hoss seems to be working and it would be 2 days in a row running but this weekend is full again and I'm not sure when we could complete it. Oh well guess it really doesn't have to be completed in a 7 day period, just completed... right?
What's the point of doing all this walking and even running if there is no change.
Yes, the scale is just a small part but my clothes are still not fitting. Put on a skirt today and can't zipped the stupid thing up all the way. Before I could! No where else have I noticed a difference in my clothes (good or bad).
Seriously this is stupid if that's how it's gonna be. Why slave away trying to do the right thing if it doesn't make a difference.
Yep, I feeling the urge to quit.
Yesterday, Hoss and I did the last day of Week 2 of C25K -- shouldn't have been hard but we were both HURTING!! I didn't think I would make it, then I didn't think Hoss would make it to the car! I have this HUGE knot in my calf and I was totally limping on my walk this morning. But other than calves and shins area, the running hadn't been as bad as it used to be. Still hate it.
It was funny though, Sunday I was in soo much pain in my legs especially the thighs and Hoss said I was having running withdrawals! Whatever... but maybe he was right :)
Don't know when or how we'll complete Week 3. Was hoping to start tonight but Hoss seems to be working and it would be 2 days in a row running but this weekend is full again and I'm not sure when we could complete it. Oh well guess it really doesn't have to be completed in a 7 day period, just completed... right?
8.26.2011
We'll wing it!
So because of Hoss's work schedule, we have to be flexible with our C25K workout. Last Saturday we decided that that day was just a trial. Today was going to be our second day... now we're changing that because of he got stuck today at work with 3 hours of OT and now we don't really have time to complete two more days before Tuesday.
Kind of sucks because I was actually looking forward to doing this with him today. Some alone time without the tv -- it's AWESOME but his job pays the bills so the sacrifice we make in our time together :(
Kind of sucks because I was actually looking forward to doing this with him today. Some alone time without the tv -- it's AWESOME but his job pays the bills so the sacrifice we make in our time together :(
8.24.2011
C25K Real day 1
Yesterday was a BIG DAY!! Weigh in for me -- back down to my prevacation weight :) and Hoss and I officially started the Couch to 5K training. And guess what!! I did ALL 8 FREAKING, STUPID jogging times :) I had a huge-a grin on my face when I finished 6 because it was 1/2 more than the trial time on Saturday. And then ruined it all by having funnel cakes at IHop :) sooo worth it though.
Looks like our next day will be on Friday and somehow we will have to work in one on Sunday but Hoss, I'm not seeing how that will work unless we get up in the morning, run in the heat of the day or do it at night.
And no I'm still not converted to this whole running stupidity. It's still dumb
Looks like our next day will be on Friday and somehow we will have to work in one on Sunday but Hoss, I'm not seeing how that will work unless we get up in the morning, run in the heat of the day or do it at night.
And no I'm still not converted to this whole running stupidity. It's still dumb
8.20.2011
PreDay 1
lol Hoss has decided that today's attempt was just a trial to see where we were at :) Basically we started the Couch to 5K today at oh 11:30 a.m. in LA. It was only 97 degrees. I know! Quite cool for us :)
Anyways basically the first week of the plan is 60 secs jog 90 secs walk for 20 minutes which Hoss figured up to be 8 times jogging. I know he's disappointed in me but I'm proud of what I did. Nope I didn't complete it, I probably (according to Hoss) jogged about 5 1/2 times. But I thought that was pretty darn awesome.
Let's face it, I don't have a runners body. Never did even when I thought running might be cool (I quickly changed that after day 2 of Freshman Cross Country -- momma didn't raise a fool). Not only am I 80+ lbs over weight for my barely 5'2" frame but most of that is top heavy.
But I'm proud still, I never actually quit. I had to stop to take something off for my ankles but I never really stopped moving.
Next week we start for real (because apparently you have to do this in a traditional week setting because we color within the lines :D) and hopefully by the end of week 1 I'll more than have the 8 times of jogging down so that week 2 is easier.
Here's to quality time with my Hoss :)
Anyways basically the first week of the plan is 60 secs jog 90 secs walk for 20 minutes which Hoss figured up to be 8 times jogging. I know he's disappointed in me but I'm proud of what I did. Nope I didn't complete it, I probably (according to Hoss) jogged about 5 1/2 times. But I thought that was pretty darn awesome.
Let's face it, I don't have a runners body. Never did even when I thought running might be cool (I quickly changed that after day 2 of Freshman Cross Country -- momma didn't raise a fool). Not only am I 80+ lbs over weight for my barely 5'2" frame but most of that is top heavy.
But I'm proud still, I never actually quit. I had to stop to take something off for my ankles but I never really stopped moving.
Next week we start for real (because apparently you have to do this in a traditional week setting because we color within the lines :D) and hopefully by the end of week 1 I'll more than have the 8 times of jogging down so that week 2 is easier.
Here's to quality time with my Hoss :)
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