Doing Good.

I am doing pretty good following the workouts on the "run" training program that the Mini gives out. My body is certainly looking forward to Cross Train Monday. That's for sure. I have also learned that I think of my accomplishments in terms of miles. So it is hard to do this plan because it is based on slower speed and working for time. Not...how fast can you run 4 miles w/o falling over or getting an asthma attack...which is how I have been training. So, just a different mindset there. I think I am on track and pretty excited about things!

Casey and I went to Dicks and bought heart rate watches. I am really a fan, even though it is a touch bulky for my taste. I hope to get used to it. It is pretty neat to get an accurate reading and see the percent of your max heart rate right in the middle of your workout.

I have determined that my legs and running shorts are not friends. So the next time you see someone in spandex (who's semi fit and running a million miles) don't judge. I have come to grips with the fact that I will probably be running in compresion shorts for a really long time. I can't stand some of the pairs of running shorts I have and at least with the spandex, there is nothing to get in the way.

Off to work. Happy Cross Training Monday!

day 2

I can't come up with a better title for today. I guess one could say "withdrawal." This diet thing is going to take a bit of getting used to, and today I caved. I bought my Speedway Coke Slushi in 32 oz. I had been going great and had said NO...but a stressful hour made me cave and next thing I knew, it was in my hands and I was in heaven. That's it for the week though. No more. Cut off.

I went to the gym straight after work. I did a 5 minute warm-up at 3.0 (on the treadmill) and then ran for 30 minutes at 5.5 and 5.0 (about 11 min at 5.0). I walked for 5 more minutes. I did a nice long stretch and left. I have to say that it was different. I am not used to running for time at a percentage of difficulty (easy for today)...but will certainly need to get used to it as it is how the training schedule is laid out.

Hmm. Today I may have made the conclusion that I may be consuming gluten in the form of oats and thus may need to eliminate my once a day quaker oatmeal packet (breakfast) and clif kids bar and turn to the trusted Bob's Red Mill GF Oats. I am not sure how I feel about this, but may entertain it when all the others are out of the pantry. I feel pretty good, but it seems like I have been getting some really bad spots on my face and it happens at least monthly. My new year's resolution was to get clearer skin...well, we are 26 days into it and i can count 5-7 spots on my face that are scabs...yes, like the ones you'd get on your arm or leg, not the facial scabs. These spots are like zits or pimples but are WAY worse. They feel like mountains and just are not what I had to battle in high school. This is something different...which has lead me to some research and yes, gluten is correlated to a form of acne...so I am not off base in my thinking there. We will see. I am not sure what I want to do with this info. At least I am honest, right?

I also want to write that I am going to try a fiber suppliment for the first time. It seems that is an area where I don't get enough grams simply because it is harder for me to find the foods and eat the foods that contain substantial amounts. So, we'll see.

I counted calories like no ones business (well, my husband did the tallying). I even measured out my night time bowl of cereal and 1/2 cup of vanilla soy milk. I am actally in shock at how much over eating I have done with regards to serving size. It is so easy to just pour a bowl and pour some milk and be done. Instead, after the measuring, I am satisfied. I must also say that a green granny smith apple with 2 tbs of peanut butter is a phenominal 10 am snack. :)

Ok, time for bed. Good night.

feeling inspired...probably a good thing

I am feeling inspired today. I know they say you aren't supposed to start a diet or a training regimine on a Monday...but I feel best when I do. So, I am officially in training mode for the Mini Marathon. May 8, 2010-for those of you not registered. I will be following as close as possible to the "run" program that the Mini puts out. I have also signed up for the training runs...the first of which is Feb 13. It is a 5k and I am not too worried about it. I am going to try and stick to my "diet." Pretty much that means I am going to stay away from all the dang sweets I've been craving. Uh Huh, good luck with that, right? :)

Today's workout consisted of a 30 minute bike ride (stationary) at about 12/13 mi/hr. Then I did some random weight sets...squats on BOSU ball with 20lbs, shoulder press and bicep curls on Bosu, tricep over the head on bosu, crunches on swiss ball (15 center, 15 per side), reverse crunches? with swiss ball at feet in plank like position, and 10 boy push ups. I was pretty spent after this workout.

Today I have had: 1 bowl quaker oatmeal, 3 turkey sausage links, 1 banana, 1 mixed fruit cup, 1 100 cal pack smart popcorn, 1 cup coffee with creamer, 5 gluten free fish sticks with mayo, brocoli and cheese-green giant single, 1 clif kids choc chip bar and some soy crackers. I believe for dinner I am having some chicken and corn. (it is only 5:40 pm) I will probably have a small snack when I get home so I don't sleep on an empty stomach.

I hope to update everyday. I hope this will keep me accountable. :)