Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Keeping Track
Another one of my goals for 2012 is to keep a record of miles I log. I did really well at this back in 2010 when I was training for my first marathon. After that was done and over with, I stopped.
I print out a little calendar (www.vertex42.com) with my work days highlighted and hang it next to my regular calendar in the kitchen. So, I decided that I will use that calendar to keep track of not only my work days but also the miles that I log...it's out in plain sight, it's fast, it's easy, it's free. When I am done with the month, I will total my miles and slip the calendar in to a three ring binder. It's nice to have a visual of my hard work for the week and it will also help me keep track of how many miles are on each pair of shoes...speaking of which, I am in desperate need of a new pair...but that's another post.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Swallow This
Along with my racing goal for 2012, I also have a couple more that pertain to living a healthy lifestyle and I will be sharing those over the next couple of days.
From the time I got pregnant with Kaitlyn to about a year after Collin was born, I took my vitamins faithfully...like my life depended on it. For about a year and a half now, it's been hit or miss with me. I will remember for a month or so and then miss a few days and before I know it, two months have gone by. So, this year I plan to change that.
Along with my new scale, I also have a new bottle of Women's One A Day on my kitchen counter. I was taking about five or six different vitamins, but I have decided to keep it simple for now...plus the very thought of fish oil burbs and that darn nasty after taste of the vitamin B complex has me wanting to dry heave a couple of times. One vitamin, once a day...I can handle that.
From the time I got pregnant with Kaitlyn to about a year after Collin was born, I took my vitamins faithfully...like my life depended on it. For about a year and a half now, it's been hit or miss with me. I will remember for a month or so and then miss a few days and before I know it, two months have gone by. So, this year I plan to change that.
Along with my new scale, I also have a new bottle of Women's One A Day on my kitchen counter. I was taking about five or six different vitamins, but I have decided to keep it simple for now...plus the very thought of fish oil burbs and that darn nasty after taste of the vitamin B complex has me wanting to dry heave a couple of times. One vitamin, once a day...I can handle that.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Plans for 2012
I bought a new scale for 2012. I haven't had a working one since summer. I am using that as my excuse as to why I have gained eight pounds in 2011...just let me have this one excuse and then I promise I won't make any more this year. So, with my new scale and my new motivation for the new year, I am planning on being bikini ready by Spring Break.
I ended 2011 with a four mile run outside...without a bunch of layers on. It was wonderful and gave me some quiet time to myself to reflect on the year that I had. I was so thankful to be able to end my year that way.
Then, the very next day, the first day of 2012, I started my year out with 6 miles on the treadmill. I would have much rather been pounding the pavement, but I was afraid I would get blown away...heck, I am just a sissy lately when it comes to the cold. Even though I was on a treadmill, I decided to challenge myself with not only speed but also incline. I delivered a real butt kickin workout and was so thankful when I hit that six mile mark and I could stumble off of that machine. I don't think I have been this sore after six miles in a while. It was just what I needed.
In 2011, I fell short of finishing a half marathon in under 2:10. So, that is my goal for this coming racing year. I want it so bad. I have been looking over several races for the upcoming year and I am thinking my year is going to go something like this:
April 28th (my 30th birthday!!!) - The Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon - Really hoping to reach my goal on my birthday!
May 20, 2012 - The Rockford Half Marathon - Love this race...the course is nice and it's close to home.
June - The Milk Days 10K - If I have this weekend off, I am thinking I will give it a go.
August 18th - The Warrior Dash - This race was so much fun when I ran it in 2010...looking forward to getting dirty and having some fun this year!
August 25th - The 10 mile CRIM - I've lost count but I am thinking this will be my 5th one. I am hoping that I will be running next to my sister again this year and maybe my Dad...and hoping we can get my Mom, Aunt, and a few cousins to come along and at least walk.
Sept - I would like to run another half but we shall see...I might just be focused on my training
October - Another full marathon. I am still deciding between a rematch in Chicago and the Detroit marathon. I have some time, but I do know that I will get another 26.2 under my belt in 2012.
I am looking forward to another year of running! Happy New Year everyone and have fun working on your 2012 goals.
I ended 2011 with a four mile run outside...without a bunch of layers on. It was wonderful and gave me some quiet time to myself to reflect on the year that I had. I was so thankful to be able to end my year that way.
Then, the very next day, the first day of 2012, I started my year out with 6 miles on the treadmill. I would have much rather been pounding the pavement, but I was afraid I would get blown away...heck, I am just a sissy lately when it comes to the cold. Even though I was on a treadmill, I decided to challenge myself with not only speed but also incline. I delivered a real butt kickin workout and was so thankful when I hit that six mile mark and I could stumble off of that machine. I don't think I have been this sore after six miles in a while. It was just what I needed.
In 2011, I fell short of finishing a half marathon in under 2:10. So, that is my goal for this coming racing year. I want it so bad. I have been looking over several races for the upcoming year and I am thinking my year is going to go something like this:
April 28th (my 30th birthday!!!) - The Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon - Really hoping to reach my goal on my birthday!
May 20, 2012 - The Rockford Half Marathon - Love this race...the course is nice and it's close to home.
June - The Milk Days 10K - If I have this weekend off, I am thinking I will give it a go.
August 18th - The Warrior Dash - This race was so much fun when I ran it in 2010...looking forward to getting dirty and having some fun this year!
August 25th - The 10 mile CRIM - I've lost count but I am thinking this will be my 5th one. I am hoping that I will be running next to my sister again this year and maybe my Dad...and hoping we can get my Mom, Aunt, and a few cousins to come along and at least walk.
Sept - I would like to run another half but we shall see...I might just be focused on my training
October - Another full marathon. I am still deciding between a rematch in Chicago and the Detroit marathon. I have some time, but I do know that I will get another 26.2 under my belt in 2012.
I am looking forward to another year of running! Happy New Year everyone and have fun working on your 2012 goals.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Not According to Plan
I really hate when things don't go according to plan. I am still dealing with some major stomach issues and nausea. The past two days total, I think I have eaten 2 yogurts, a few graham crackers, and a little bit of applesauce. I have no appetite and today I didn't even have the strength to exercise.
It seems like for the past couple of months everytime I set a goal for myself...or have a race to train for...I get side tracked by illness. So, day three and nothing to record. I am really hoping that when my alarm goes off tomorrow morning, that I feel back to myself again.
Day #3 - A big, fat 0
It seems like for the past couple of months everytime I set a goal for myself...or have a race to train for...I get side tracked by illness. So, day three and nothing to record. I am really hoping that when my alarm goes off tomorrow morning, that I feel back to myself again.
Day #3 - A big, fat 0
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Day Number Two
I went to bed last night with the worst headache...the kind that make you feel like you are going to throw up at any minute. When my alarm went off this morning, I was still not feeling too hot. I am determined to stick to my goal though. So, I got on my spinning bike after dropping the kids off at school and rode for forty minutes. I am still not feeling the greatest, but hopefully I will be back and running tomorrow morning.
Total for today - Spinning bike: 40 minutes
Total for today - Spinning bike: 40 minutes
Monday, December 12, 2011
Dia Numero Uno
This weather has taken a toll on my running. This cold makes me want to make a bee line for my bed, pull the covers over my head, and stay there until the next 60 degree day. It's made rolling out of bed for my 4AM workout difficult, which is probably why I have been averaging around 12 miles a week...sad, sad.
Yesterday, after sleeping through my morning alarm, I set a goal for myself and hope to make it out of my bed for my morning workout and get my mileage back up there. Today I did. One day down, six more to go. I need to get my butt in gear and make it through this winter still in decent shape.
Today, I did 3 miles on the elliptical. They felt good and I averaged 7:15/mile. Then I jumped on the treadmill for 2 miles. I averaged 9:56/mile.
Total miles for Day #1 - 5
Yesterday, after sleeping through my morning alarm, I set a goal for myself and hope to make it out of my bed for my morning workout and get my mileage back up there. Today I did. One day down, six more to go. I need to get my butt in gear and make it through this winter still in decent shape.
Today, I did 3 miles on the elliptical. They felt good and I averaged 7:15/mile. Then I jumped on the treadmill for 2 miles. I averaged 9:56/mile.
Total miles for Day #1 - 5
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