Week 2 of Training

Week 1 of training didn't go as well as I thought.

First I am way more out of shape than I had previously thought. Fixable - I'm not worried.

Then it was Memorial Day weekend, and I ate out a lot. And ate some processed foods. My body rebelled immediately. So I'm back to my regularly scheduled eating.

By the way, I'm down to 25 days until my first 5k of the year. The Color Run!

So! On to week of training #2!:

WORKOUT 1	WORKOUT 2	WORKOUT 3
5-10 minute warm up jog or walk. Alternate 30 seconds of running all out, with 100% effort, with 60 seconds of SUPER easy jogging or walking. Repeat 6-8 times. 5-10 minute cool down jog or walk.	2.5 mile run. Run the second half faster than the first.	5 minute warmup , then 24 minute run. Take occasional 30 second walk breaks if needed

STRENGTH TRAINING
Do this routine twice during the week, 2-3 sets, 1-2 minutes between sets

Split Squat – 12 each leg
Step Back Lunge – 10 each side
Push Up – 10
Side Plank – 30 seconds each side
Hamstring Curl on Yoga Ball – 10

Training Week 1

Well here it is - my first week of training's assignment:

WORKOUT 1	WORKOUT 2	WORKOUT 3
5-10 minute warm up jog or walk. Alternate 30 seconds of running all out, with 100% effort, with 60 seconds of SUPER easy jogging or walking. Repeat 6-8 times. 5-10 minute cool down jog or walk.	1-2 mile run. Run the second half faster than the first.	20 minute run. Take occasional 30 second walk breaks if needed

STRENGTH TRAINING
Do this routine twice during the week, 2-3 sets, 1-2 minutes between sets

Split Squat – 12 each leg
Step Back Lunge – 10 each side
Push Up – 10
Side Plank – 30 seconds each side
Hamstring Curl on Yoga Ball – 10

Awaiting the assignment

Anxiously awaiting my first week of runs from my trainer... I keep hitting Send/Receive every 5 minutes. The anticipation to begin the new adventure is riveting!

I'll keep you posted...

Back on track with marathon dreams...

Well it's been a very very long time since I have written ANYTHING on this blog. I think the last time I wrote was 2009. Um wow - lots lots has happened. Well I got married, quit Onpoint, got a new wonderful job as a software trainer, and am very happy where things are going.

After I got married, I did a bad thing. I STOPPED running. I know, I know - DUMB DUMB DUMB. But in my defense, I was in post-wedding glow, and really I wanted to focus on being a newlywed, you know what I mean? Well that turned into me giving up having to make 2 dinners all the time (one vegetarian, one carnivore). That, along with some stress at work and home, I gained a whopping 40-something pounds. NOT GOOD. I undid some of what I accomplished.

Fast forward to this past Christmas, and my father becomes very ill. At the end of February, the doctors tell my Mom and I that there is nothing they can do. All we can do is make him comfortable, and wait for him to pass. In the last few days of his life, he was coherent, and I enjoyed talking with him. I told him how much I loved him. He passed on March 5, 2014.
It was a very sad moment for me. I have always been very close with my parents. It's 2 months later, and I am still grieving.

However, sometimes in the face of tragedy, positive things can arise. My father died of things that could have been prevented.
Multiple co-morbidities, such as type II diabetes, COPD from smoking 3/4 of his life, cardiomyopathy from decades of poor eating habits-red meat dominant, high-salt,high-fat foods in grandios portions. All preventable. His death unneccessary.

A month ago, I decided to make a change. I decided that I didn't want to ever put my kids through such a sadness for things I could prevent. I decided that I would go back to a plant-based diet, and get back to running. I was able to convert my mother with this as well. I started reading up on plant-based atheletes. Fell in love with Scott Jurek's book, and Rich Roll's Podcast, which turned me on to Forks over Knives and Genetic Roulette, and learned about GMOs, Monsanto, and the power of the local Food Co-op. (which I promptly became a member of).

So the results thus far? Well I'm a month in, and I have lost 20lbs. My mother's CEA dropped by an amazing 7 points, and she is feeling great, and the biggest miracle of all - my carnivore husband has joined on the vegan wagon. I am so proud of them both!

As for running, I am ready to get back on track. Here's the breakdown:

The goal: to run the Burlington Marathon next year.

The method: start with the Color Run 5k next month, throw in a 10k, another 5k, then a half-marathon in the fall... then winter training, and then the marathon.

How?: I hired a running coach! Not a personal trainer - a running coach. And she's a good one too. I felt comfrotable with her, and she really has a lot of great experience. So I think she will get me to my goal.

I will be blogging my journey - the highs, the lows, the achievements, the frustrations, everything. Come join me on my journey!
I hope to make my Dad proud!

Birthday musings

Today I am 31. I am no longer 30, but IN my THIRTIES. I was expecting to feel rather hesitant to jump into the 30's but I find I am very at ease about the whole thing.

It's 10pm, and I'm calling my birthday pretty much over. I'm ready to hit the hay, but before I do, I thought I would take a moment and look back at 30. I warn you this is going to be a rambling jumble of randomness, but I'm just writing my thoughts as they come through, unedited.. so here goes..

Am I where I thought I would be?
Did I accomplish what I wanted to?
Have a grown as a person, and acted as a good soul in the universe?
Have I given back as much as I should have?
Did I love as much as I should have?
Did I forgive as much as I should have?
Most importantly, did I learn anything this year?


I think this was the year that I learned a lot about myself. What I want. What I certainly don't want. Whether it was work, or my goals, my dreams, for myself, I now have a clearer picture.

I have also been through a lot with Dave.. got engaged, Davey's kidney issue, Dave starting his own business, my issues at work, my issues with work, my issues with work....

Other happenings
I bashed my f**n car against a tree in my driveway. What a F**n idiot..
I got whiplash, and now I'm seeing a chrio.. whom is awesome by the way.
I've gained an obscene amount of weight because I basically sat on my ass all year.
I dropped my online class because I just have had no motivation for it, which means there's something else afoot I need to attend to, since that is very unlike me to not love school. (my guess is that I'm in the wrong subject matter duh, leelee)
I've driven myself into a fine corner at work.
Dave and I discovered snowshoeing.
I also taught him how to play golf.
We made some of the best wine ever created.
I found out what it was like to be scared in your core that the one you love was sick. It's never easy no matter how many times you go through it.
I went to Baltimore (place I've never been)
read many good books
walked out of a movie (Watchmen OMG.. it was horrendous)
Had a great brunch with great friends
Spent some great time with family
Watched my Mary graduate
Reconnected with old friends
Made new friends from the unlikeliest of circumstances
Had my faith tested severely
Took the "law" into my own hands.
Planned a wedding
De-planned a wedding
Re-planned a wedding
Found many things to laugh at with THO
Many inside jokes
mornings together
lounging in PJs
porch conversations
and the list goes on and on..




Here's what I need to fix..without going into too much detail.

I have to get real about a few things.
I have to be honest with myself on a few things.
I have to let go of a few things.
I have found the simple things that make me happy, however I have let the one or two stressors affect my entire picture.. must keep things separate.
I must let go and trust.. there's no reason NOT to.
and everyone thinks I'm hard on myself. I don't think I'm hard ENOUGH on myself. But if what they say is true, then I shall try hard to be more kind to myself.

Put all together it may seem that have had difficulty, but it's just a mere laundry list of things I need to work on, and remind myself.

SO here's what's ahead.

I will fix several of the issues that I have been dealing with.
I will do more for myself,and hopefully spend more time with my handsome one.
I will work very hard to let go of the obstacles that I create for myself - for most of the issues I think there are in my relationship, or at work, or for myself, I am making mountains out of molehills.
I will get back to my healthy self. Starting in 8 hours as of right now..
I want to try at least one new thing
I want to hang out with my family more. I miss them.
I want to be a better friend to my friends. I have not done so well in keep in touch, or getting together. I miss them all and want to remedy that this year.

As far as Davey goes, I just want to be the best person I can be for him and for me. I want him to be happy.
I want to make him happy.
I want to be the partner he deserves
I want to be the partner I always wanted to be.


I would really like to get involved in some sort of community event or charity thing. I have no idea yet, but there are so many fun events for good causes.

I would really like to focus on my bike this year. And maybe get back into golf.
Snowshoeing is a MAJOR MUST this winter.. right from the get go.. no excuses.. We have really nice snowshoes now, let's use them.

And yes I know I'm a geek, but.. I miss playing chess.


I would really like to get some sort of game night going with Dave. .I don't care if it's freakin Chutes n ladders.. but we need to socialize with other couples once in a while.

Work..[edited by the censors]

Ok, so I have rambled enough. I look forward to the adventure that lies before me.
I cannot wait to see what the next 365 days has in store for me..

Goodnight!

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