I am officially running the Maple Grove 1/2 Marathon in May, and the Garry Bjorklund 1/2 Marathon in June. I am so excited!
I will be doing the Garry B. with my inspirational hubby and my awesome sister in law; her hubby is doing the full Grandma's Marathon. We had a great time last year; this year will be no different. Hopefully I can avoid the GI issues I experienced last year...UGH!
As far as the Maple Grove 1/2 marathon, I will be running that with my new friend via Moms RUN This Town, Courtenay (and I am hoping that we could get a couple more signed up for the 1/2 with us....but we'll see...) There are also several ladies from my chapter who are signed up to do the 5k. This should be an awesome, though perhaps challenging race. Lots of hills, I hear....but that's okay. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? I am mostly excited because so many members of my chapter are planning to be there, and it's SO convenient being right in my city and all - that definitely makes it nice.
Last year, when I had been stuck in my weight for several months, the thing that got me unstuck was when I began training for the Garry Bjorklund. I am hoping the same thing happens this year. As it is, I have slightly increased my mileage (running 4 or 5 miles at a time rather than 2 or 3 as I had been) and am noticing less fluctuations. I am actually hoping to hit a brand new low tomorrow when I weigh in....I'll keep you posted on that...I haven't been able to stop thinking about Girl Scout cookies this week so one slip up could send me back in the other direction, weight wise. Because seriously. There is no eating "just one" Girl Scout cookie. Nope. If I were to buy a box and open them here in my office (yes, I have boxes in my office...coworkers have been buying them)... my intentions would be to have one or two after lunch. If I am honest with myself, the reality is that the box would be empty by the end of the day. Aaah...Samoas...thin mints...shortbread...I'm not picky. I am not a cookie racist. All cookies are welcome in my tummy. Ahem...enough about that....
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Selasa, 19 Februari 2013
Thankful
I've been stuck for months, but I'm close to getting un-stuck. I can feel it!
Contributing to that is the fact that I'm finally getting into a regular fitness routine...Monday night Zumba (and extra cardio as time allows). Wednesday night runs. And weekend work outs. Soon to include long runs for half marathon training.
I am especially excited about and thankful for my running group. I led a chapter in my previous city, growing it from 2 to 75 members (including a dozen regulars). I moved last fall, and basically started over. We're now up to over 30 members in my new group, and a lot of them are becoming regulars already. We've done a couple of breakfast meet ups and our second run is tomorrow. I've already met some amazing, inspirational women and I'm so excited about what is to come for us!
Seriously, if you are at all interested in running or want to get going but aren't sure where to start - check out a running club. There are tons of them out there catering to different people with different needs or preferences.
Mine is a free, laid back mom's running group (Moms RUN This Town). It has thousands of members and nearly 500 chapters nationwide and in Canada. There are other mom groups out there as well. All are run differently and have their perks - Just find one that works for you and join!! Don't be scared-just do it! You'll get motivation, be inspired, have fun and make great friends. I highly recommend it!
Contributing to that is the fact that I'm finally getting into a regular fitness routine...Monday night Zumba (and extra cardio as time allows). Wednesday night runs. And weekend work outs. Soon to include long runs for half marathon training.
I am especially excited about and thankful for my running group. I led a chapter in my previous city, growing it from 2 to 75 members (including a dozen regulars). I moved last fall, and basically started over. We're now up to over 30 members in my new group, and a lot of them are becoming regulars already. We've done a couple of breakfast meet ups and our second run is tomorrow. I've already met some amazing, inspirational women and I'm so excited about what is to come for us!
Seriously, if you are at all interested in running or want to get going but aren't sure where to start - check out a running club. There are tons of them out there catering to different people with different needs or preferences.
Mine is a free, laid back mom's running group (Moms RUN This Town). It has thousands of members and nearly 500 chapters nationwide and in Canada. There are other mom groups out there as well. All are run differently and have their perks - Just find one that works for you and join!! Don't be scared-just do it! You'll get motivation, be inspired, have fun and make great friends. I highly recommend it!
Selasa, 12 Februari 2013
Reflection
It is hard not to get caught up how many pounds I have left to lose (7 for sure, then a re-evaluation to see how I feel). It is so easy to get frustrated by the fact that I am the same weight now, as I was in August. (That is 6 months without movement, mind you. Besides for gaining and re-losing 10 lbs between September and December). I hate looking at myself in the mirror only to be greeted by a forever-bloated midsection, coupled with some sagging skin on my lower stomach.
So I have to try and remind myself about what is important. I might have a bit of weight left to lose, and I might be completely and totally stuck. And no, my stomach is not a pleasant sight to see (YIKES). But I have put 85 lbs behind me. Better yet, I have become active and healthy. Regardless of the number on the scale - I can work out hard. I do Zumba regularly (thanks for introducing me, Danika!). I can run a half marathon and do a 5k in 27:25. And I've even become a different person in general - doing things and trying things I never would have done or tried before, simply because of my low confidence level. THOSE are the things I should try to focus on. Why do I (and a lot of people) just focus on the negative? Why is it so hard to celebrate what we've done already or how far we have come? I don't know, but it is. I (and we) should try harder to work on that. We are amazing, whether we are 400 lbs or 100. Whether we are weight-loss success stories or starting the journey. Whether we have failed once before or 1000 times before. We are amazing!!! We have to start remembering that, because I have a feeling it would help us go farther than we even know we can go. It's all about believing in yourself.
So I have to try and remind myself about what is important. I might have a bit of weight left to lose, and I might be completely and totally stuck. And no, my stomach is not a pleasant sight to see (YIKES). But I have put 85 lbs behind me. Better yet, I have become active and healthy. Regardless of the number on the scale - I can work out hard. I do Zumba regularly (thanks for introducing me, Danika!). I can run a half marathon and do a 5k in 27:25. And I've even become a different person in general - doing things and trying things I never would have done or tried before, simply because of my low confidence level. THOSE are the things I should try to focus on. Why do I (and a lot of people) just focus on the negative? Why is it so hard to celebrate what we've done already or how far we have come? I don't know, but it is. I (and we) should try harder to work on that. We are amazing, whether we are 400 lbs or 100. Whether we are weight-loss success stories or starting the journey. Whether we have failed once before or 1000 times before. We are amazing!!! We have to start remembering that, because I have a feeling it would help us go farther than we even know we can go. It's all about believing in yourself.
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