HILLS...MY FRIENDS AND MY FOES
Today was my first official 5K walk. My goal was to complete it and I achieved that goal--I didn't even come in last! All the ladies ahead of me have belonged to the Road Runners for years and have done the Indy Mini multiple times. Aunt Therese led the entire time. It is amazing how quickly those little legs of hers can move.
The race started at the top of this huge hill up in Shrine Hill. I was able to jog down the entire hill w/o feeling exersion. It was great, I felt like I could go all day long. My "strategy" so to speak was to jog until winded then walk until rested. I especially took advantage of the flat lengths of road and the down hill slopes to jog. The incline of the hills were a killer, especially that first one I enjoyed on my way down because I had to climb back up it to get to the finish line.
Aunt Therese introduced me to a lot of the ladies. Everyone was soooo nice and encouraging. They all seemed to be thrilled that I was going to be participating in the Trained In Terre Haute this winter to prepare for the Mini.
The only thing that I would change about today was that I was so excited and nervous I forgot to stop and get my protein shake on the way to registration. Therefore, I did the race on an empty stomach. I really think I will perform better in the future when I eat something first. With all that said I did finish 7 seconds quicker than last Saturday's Heart Walk. It amazed me, with all the jogging that I did, that my time wasn't better than that. I'm not going to be hard on myself b/c those hills were tough and slowed me down quite a bit.
The ladies told me that those are the hills that they use to train on for the race. Aack! I was hoping it would be at least another year before that hill and I came into contact again.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
"HONEY, THERE GO THOSE FREAKY NEIGHBOR GIRLS AGAIN..."
What was a conversation that could be heard in my neighborhood tonight? My "little neighbor girl", Kimberli (she is 33ish) and I didn't get to go for our walk this evening so we opted for the next best thing...squats and lunges around the neighborhood. Well, maybe around the neighborhood is a bit of a stretch...maybe more like down the side walk. (We would not dare do this in broad daylight).
It was definitely a burning experience. I hope to continue w/ this for three days a week and we are talking about jumping rope as well.
The neighbors were wrong when they thought they had seen it all this summer--Kim and I would have cocktails in our lawn chairs neighbor watching. From margaritas and giggles to squats and lunges. What will those crazy girls come up with next? (I have been wanting to learn the cha cha cha) :^)
What was a conversation that could be heard in my neighborhood tonight? My "little neighbor girl", Kimberli (she is 33ish) and I didn't get to go for our walk this evening so we opted for the next best thing...squats and lunges around the neighborhood. Well, maybe around the neighborhood is a bit of a stretch...maybe more like down the side walk. (We would not dare do this in broad daylight).
It was definitely a burning experience. I hope to continue w/ this for three days a week and we are talking about jumping rope as well.
The neighbors were wrong when they thought they had seen it all this summer--Kim and I would have cocktails in our lawn chairs neighbor watching. From margaritas and giggles to squats and lunges. What will those crazy girls come up with next? (I have been wanting to learn the cha cha cha) :^)
Saturday, September 23, 2006
RAIN OR SHINE!
The Heart Walk was this morning. Unfortunately it was not shining but fortunately it was not raining.
My choice was to walk a 1 mile fun walk or a 3 mile more funner walk (they didn't call it that, I did). We stepped off at 9:00 a.m. and I crossed the finish line at 9:48--I thought that was pretty awesome.
I lead our team for most of the walk until the last quarter mile--then some gal sprinted for the end. Although I jogged periodically I couldn't bring myself to sprint!
Today has brought about an interesting dilemna--how am I going to be able to walk 13 miles w/o going to the restroom? The last half a mile today was quite uncomfortable. Anyone got any suggestions?
My most important lesson today was to never take a teenager who hasnt' gotten his daily allotment of sleep. Nat was such a grouch.
Thank you for all your support! It has really pushed me on when I didn't think I wanted to go any further.
Love Yas!
The Heart Walk was this morning. Unfortunately it was not shining but fortunately it was not raining.
My choice was to walk a 1 mile fun walk or a 3 mile more funner walk (they didn't call it that, I did). We stepped off at 9:00 a.m. and I crossed the finish line at 9:48--I thought that was pretty awesome.
I lead our team for most of the walk until the last quarter mile--then some gal sprinted for the end. Although I jogged periodically I couldn't bring myself to sprint!
Today has brought about an interesting dilemna--how am I going to be able to walk 13 miles w/o going to the restroom? The last half a mile today was quite uncomfortable. Anyone got any suggestions?
My most important lesson today was to never take a teenager who hasnt' gotten his daily allotment of sleep. Nat was such a grouch.
Thank you for all your support! It has really pushed me on when I didn't think I wanted to go any further.
Love Yas!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
UPCOMING HEART WALK...
Nat had a friend pass away Saturday morning in her sleep. It has been determined that she had undiagnosed heart problems. Her passing has been very devestating for the students and marching band.
The individuals that I have spoken with, that knew her personally, all said she was the most amazing young lady. She was a loving soft heart. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. Just last week she witnessed a young guy eating all alone at lunch. She got up and moved her entire table full of friends over to have lunch w/ him and introduce themselves.
Tonight, as Nat was telling me about the visitation, I was wishing there was a way that we could honor her. Shortly after that I realized that the heart walk is this weekend. We have decided to wear ribbons that have been created in her honor.
Every day is precious--I know I can take that for granted some days. Reach out and hug and kiss your kids as much as any teenager will allow you.
Nat had a friend pass away Saturday morning in her sleep. It has been determined that she had undiagnosed heart problems. Her passing has been very devestating for the students and marching band.
The individuals that I have spoken with, that knew her personally, all said she was the most amazing young lady. She was a loving soft heart. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. Just last week she witnessed a young guy eating all alone at lunch. She got up and moved her entire table full of friends over to have lunch w/ him and introduce themselves.
Tonight, as Nat was telling me about the visitation, I was wishing there was a way that we could honor her. Shortly after that I realized that the heart walk is this weekend. We have decided to wear ribbons that have been created in her honor.
Every day is precious--I know I can take that for granted some days. Reach out and hug and kiss your kids as much as any teenager will allow you.
Friday, September 15, 2006
BUDWEISER, BRATS, AND COLD STONE CREAMERY....
The Budweiser Clydesdales have been in town this week for the Air Show taking place this weekend. I have been dying to see them--today I got my chance. This afternoon they were at Baeslers during lunch time. There was a team of eight horses w/ the old fashioned wagon. They are such awesome animals. I am fairly tall and I felt like they were at least 2 feet taller than me.
This evening friends from work and I attended the downtown German Oktober Fest. I have a feeling that the brats, saurkraut, and german potato salad were not on the low carb end of the spectrum. I did make two good choices--I didn't drink any beer and I went back to the gym this evening when Nat and a friend went to see a movie (INVINCIBLE w/ Mark Wahlberg--he highly recommends it).
There has been a new Cold Stone Creamery in town for a couple of months and I have managed to bypass it, until thi evening. I guess I figured since I had not really eaten very healthy this evening that this would be a good time to try it. Oh My Gosh, that place is sinful. I don't think I will be able to eat anything until Monday to make up for all the calories I consumed. Boy do I feel like a Clydesdale right now!
The Budweiser Clydesdales have been in town this week for the Air Show taking place this weekend. I have been dying to see them--today I got my chance. This afternoon they were at Baeslers during lunch time. There was a team of eight horses w/ the old fashioned wagon. They are such awesome animals. I am fairly tall and I felt like they were at least 2 feet taller than me.
This evening friends from work and I attended the downtown German Oktober Fest. I have a feeling that the brats, saurkraut, and german potato salad were not on the low carb end of the spectrum. I did make two good choices--I didn't drink any beer and I went back to the gym this evening when Nat and a friend went to see a movie (INVINCIBLE w/ Mark Wahlberg--he highly recommends it).
There has been a new Cold Stone Creamery in town for a couple of months and I have managed to bypass it, until thi evening. I guess I figured since I had not really eaten very healthy this evening that this would be a good time to try it. Oh My Gosh, that place is sinful. I don't think I will be able to eat anything until Monday to make up for all the calories I consumed. Boy do I feel like a Clydesdale right now!
Monday, September 11, 2006
STEPPIN IT UP...
Recently I invested in stop watch to help me with my walking speeds. Yesterday I managed to do 14.5 minute miles! To shave time even further I started jogging intermitently. I am so excited, my original goal was to walk the Mini now I am thinking that I may be able to jog a good bit of it.
My goal for this week was to workout in the a.m. and walk in the p.m.--unfortunately we got some really horrendous rains this evening so I resorted to going back to the gym instead.
There is a guy at the gym that really chaps my behind. It amazes me that he has a half way decent body b/c he does not seem to actually use the machines. Far as I can tell he just sits there and stares off in space or checks out the chicks. This really burns me up b/c he always seems to be on the machine I need. I wish I could do as little work as he does and get the same results.
Today I tried on a pair of gouchos that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. Because of the cut I thought I would have to lose a few more pounds. Fortunately I didn't wait any longer b/c they are practically too big now. Woohoo!
Recently I invested in stop watch to help me with my walking speeds. Yesterday I managed to do 14.5 minute miles! To shave time even further I started jogging intermitently. I am so excited, my original goal was to walk the Mini now I am thinking that I may be able to jog a good bit of it.
My goal for this week was to workout in the a.m. and walk in the p.m.--unfortunately we got some really horrendous rains this evening so I resorted to going back to the gym instead.
There is a guy at the gym that really chaps my behind. It amazes me that he has a half way decent body b/c he does not seem to actually use the machines. Far as I can tell he just sits there and stares off in space or checks out the chicks. This really burns me up b/c he always seems to be on the machine I need. I wish I could do as little work as he does and get the same results.
Today I tried on a pair of gouchos that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. Because of the cut I thought I would have to lose a few more pounds. Fortunately I didn't wait any longer b/c they are practically too big now. Woohoo!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
PLATEAUS SUCK!!!!
I have pretty much been at a stand still for the last week or so. It has been so frustrating.
I have cut out all the junk and have been eating acceptable quantities of nutritional foods--I cannot imagine eating much less.
I fully anticipated gaining weight when I added weight training; however, I was under the impression it would drop off quickly as long as I continued to be consistent. One week is probably not a reasonable amount of time to allow to pass but you all know how impatient I am!
Tonight I kicked the resistance up a notch on the eliptical machine--next week I will kick up the time spent on it. Next week my goal is to absolutely go to the gym every morning and walk the track at Nat's school while he is conditioning.
My first practice walk is the morning of the 23rd--it is a fundraiser for the American Heart Assoc. I am gladly accepting any donations that you all may wish to contribute. Checks can be made out to the American Heart Assoc--I must have them by Sept 20th at the latest. Fortunately the contributions are not dependent upon my performance.
The other day when Nat and I were checking in at the gym the gal w/ the kick a$$ legs walked by. When I looked up I thought she was going to say "hi", remembering me from last week. She said "hi" alright...she said, "Hi Nathaniel". Turns out she was one of his middle school teachers. When I told him that she had the legs I wanted he said, "yeah, she has a hot body but she's mean!" Obviously, not one of his favorite teachers.
Thanks for listening to my whining!
I have pretty much been at a stand still for the last week or so. It has been so frustrating.
I have cut out all the junk and have been eating acceptable quantities of nutritional foods--I cannot imagine eating much less.
I fully anticipated gaining weight when I added weight training; however, I was under the impression it would drop off quickly as long as I continued to be consistent. One week is probably not a reasonable amount of time to allow to pass but you all know how impatient I am!
Tonight I kicked the resistance up a notch on the eliptical machine--next week I will kick up the time spent on it. Next week my goal is to absolutely go to the gym every morning and walk the track at Nat's school while he is conditioning.
My first practice walk is the morning of the 23rd--it is a fundraiser for the American Heart Assoc. I am gladly accepting any donations that you all may wish to contribute. Checks can be made out to the American Heart Assoc--I must have them by Sept 20th at the latest. Fortunately the contributions are not dependent upon my performance.
The other day when Nat and I were checking in at the gym the gal w/ the kick a$$ legs walked by. When I looked up I thought she was going to say "hi", remembering me from last week. She said "hi" alright...she said, "Hi Nathaniel". Turns out she was one of his middle school teachers. When I told him that she had the legs I wanted he said, "yeah, she has a hot body but she's mean!" Obviously, not one of his favorite teachers.
Thanks for listening to my whining!
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