This week I FINALLY had a good loss. WHOOO! Who knew that not skipping workouts would pay off?!
This week: -2 pounds
Total since January 2009: -13 pounds
Total since August 2009: - 7 pounds
Total since January 2009: -13 pounds
Total since August 2009: - 7 pounds
My trainer was so proud of me he brought my Halloween candy! Haha. Only 1 fun size piece though... too bad. That 1 piece was delicious though!
Of course now that I've lost 2 pounds this week, all I can think about is Giordano's stuffed spinach pizza... mmmmm.
But don't worry... I am staying strong! Since I'm going to Champaign this weekend I will be doing enough drinking and eating Friday and Saturday to last me for a looong time. No need to get a head start on all the WW points I'll be consuming!
Now in other news - I have made some BIG plans! Well, big for me at least. My friend over at It is Everlasting has inspired me! I have decided to start training for a 1/2 marathon! Ah. (To my real life friends who read this blog - I hope you did not just die from a heart attack). I have professed MANY times that I HATE HATE HATE running, so I'm not even really sure WHY I want to do this... I guess just to challenge myself and prove that I CAN do it? And to give myself something else to work towards in my work outs besides the numbers on the scale?
So in order to start my training, I am following the Couch to 5k plan and am going to run the Turkey Trot 5k in Dallas on Thanksgiving Day.
Yesterday I did Week 5 workout 2 of the Couch25K (C25k), which is:
- 5 minute brisk warm-up walk
- 8 minutes jog
- 5 minutes walk
- 8 minutes jog
I actually did it relatively easily! On the last 8 min jog I even stretched it out and jogged for 10 minutes. (I know for you experienced runners out there this sounds totally pathetic... but I am NOT a runner, so it's pretty impressive for me!) Tomorrow I am going to spin class, so my next C25K work out will be Friday, and I'm supposed to jog for 20 minutes straight. I'm not gonna lie... I'm pretty nervous about this. I don't think I've ever jogged for 20 minutes straight in my life... even in high school when I was playing basketball and working out like crazy.
If I am able to successfully complete the Turkey Trot 5k, I will start training for the half. I am going to try to run a 1/2 in Hawaii in February. One of my good friends from undergrad is now playing basketball at Hawaii Pacific University, and I was planning on going to visit him in February anyway, so I am going to try to time the visit to be the same time as the 1/2 marathon there. I found a 12 week 1/2 marathon training program online that I'm going to attempt to follow... Not gonna lie, when I look at it right now, I get frightened. But I have about 16 weeks as of right now to train, so i think I'll be okay.
Now, for all you runners out there - any advice for me as I begin this training journey? Any gear that you guys use that you find especially helpful or not helpful? I am thinking about getting a heart rate monitor... my trainer suggested Polar. I think they have some without a chest strap, which is what I'd prefer, but I wanted to ask if you guys use one and what you think. Also - do any of you use Nike+? What do you think about it?
Let me know in the comments or shoot me an email: legallyfabulous1@gmail.com
XOXO,
Of course now that I've lost 2 pounds this week, all I can think about is Giordano's stuffed spinach pizza... mmmmm.
But don't worry... I am staying strong! Since I'm going to Champaign this weekend I will be doing enough drinking and eating Friday and Saturday to last me for a looong time. No need to get a head start on all the WW points I'll be consuming!Now in other news - I have made some BIG plans! Well, big for me at least. My friend over at It is Everlasting has inspired me! I have decided to start training for a 1/2 marathon! Ah. (To my real life friends who read this blog - I hope you did not just die from a heart attack). I have professed MANY times that I HATE HATE HATE running, so I'm not even really sure WHY I want to do this... I guess just to challenge myself and prove that I CAN do it? And to give myself something else to work towards in my work outs besides the numbers on the scale?
So in order to start my training, I am following the Couch to 5k plan and am going to run the Turkey Trot 5k in Dallas on Thanksgiving Day.
Yesterday I did Week 5 workout 2 of the Couch25K (C25k), which is:- 5 minute brisk warm-up walk
- 8 minutes jog
- 5 minutes walk
- 8 minutes jog
I actually did it relatively easily! On the last 8 min jog I even stretched it out and jogged for 10 minutes. (I know for you experienced runners out there this sounds totally pathetic... but I am NOT a runner, so it's pretty impressive for me!) Tomorrow I am going to spin class, so my next C25K work out will be Friday, and I'm supposed to jog for 20 minutes straight. I'm not gonna lie... I'm pretty nervous about this. I don't think I've ever jogged for 20 minutes straight in my life... even in high school when I was playing basketball and working out like crazy.
If I am able to successfully complete the Turkey Trot 5k, I will start training for the half. I am going to try to run a 1/2 in Hawaii in February. One of my good friends from undergrad is now playing basketball at Hawaii Pacific University, and I was planning on going to visit him in February anyway, so I am going to try to time the visit to be the same time as the 1/2 marathon there. I found a 12 week 1/2 marathon training program online that I'm going to attempt to follow... Not gonna lie, when I look at it right now, I get frightened. But I have about 16 weeks as of right now to train, so i think I'll be okay.
Now, for all you runners out there - any advice for me as I begin this training journey? Any gear that you guys use that you find especially helpful or not helpful? I am thinking about getting a heart rate monitor... my trainer suggested Polar. I think they have some without a chest strap, which is what I'd prefer, but I wanted to ask if you guys use one and what you think. Also - do any of you use Nike+? What do you think about it?
Let me know in the comments or shoot me an email: legallyfabulous1@gmail.com
XOXO,
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Seriously you are going to totally amaze yourself with what you can accomplish. I'll be cheering you on from STL all the way. If you are doing weight training I recommend running 3-4 days a week, no more. That's what I did and it worked out great. I found that any more than that and it's just too much. I use a Polar HR monitor and love it. I've heard that the Nike will lie to you after about 6 miles when tracking distance. If you want to really splurge a Garmin Forerunner will do both calories and distance. I am dying to get one.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, seriously amazing!!! I can only think of one could reason to run these days...being chased :) You go girl !!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's so ambitious! Good luck!! I am sure you will do really well with the running!
ReplyDeleteYAYAYAY!!! You are going to do so well, I am so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that the Nike + is pretty unreliable, from several different people...I have a Garmin and I freakin' love it, but it is kinda pricey.
that's awesome!! please keep us posted with how the training is going for you! I keep saying I want to start training for a marathon, but haven't done it yet.. this makes me want to do even more :)
ReplyDeleteI was so excited reading this whole post. I have a Polar heart rate monitor and it has been great. My mom gave it to me a month ago…because ONE month ago I started running again. It had been 2 plus years since I ran! I DO NOT LIKE IT, but I needed to pick up my workouts because I am not losing weight at the speed I should be! I DID The couch to 5 K challenge too! My 1/2 marathon running friend who is also an attorney sent it to me. I have now run 5K 6 times in the past 2 weeks. Um…my first time it took me 40 minutes. I am down to 35 now…which is pathetic for real runners, but whatever. I am just happy I didn’t pass out during it! MY good friend runs a 5 K in 22 minutes. My goal is 25. I AM also doing a Turkey trot! It is 4 miles rather than 5 K and I have walked it the past few years…so I am determined to run it this year!
ReplyDeleteAlso, running marathons, half marathons and triathlons are VERY common for attorneys. It is the same competitive personality trait in both work and endurance sports!
I weigh in tomorrow. I am scared…I drank and ate too much last weekend…
GOOD LUCK!
I just finished week 5 of couch to 5k and love it, I'm also hoping to find a Turkey Trot where I am.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest running tip is to load the ipod with songs that will either push you to go faster OR that you will sing along with in your head so much you forget you're running.
Beyond that, I'm not enough of a runner yet to give you any better advice!
I agree with Law Girl - loading your ipod with songs is key! I never do cardio w/out my ipod
ReplyDeleteGood for you! My suggestion is to buy dri-fit clothes (to prevent chaffing -ew) and running socks. I have a Garmin and loooove it. I've become slightly obsessed with tracking my calories...I know Costco sells them cheaper than a running store does.
ReplyDeleteI ran my first 5K a couple of months ago and didn't train. At all. I did relatively ok, but I've been running some and hope to beat my time in the next 5K. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you!!! You'll do just fabulous and YAY for the 2 pounds lost. :) Keep up the great work. XOXO
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to do one too. You go girl! So happy for you. xoxo
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