Week 2 Report

6.3 miles today in 1:26. Not too bad, but not terribly good either. I had a rough week. Donnell passed away on Monday and I had a hard couple of days. I skipped my runs on Mon and Tues, but ran on Wed and Thurs, and today's long run makes 3 times this week. I am still on track to completing my Jan goal of working out 3 times a week, so that is something.

Next week will be better!

Week 1 Report

5 mile run today at a 15 min pace. I felt really good this run, especially for the first one of the season. I won't be "fueling" on any run that is less than 2 hours. That includes energy chews and gels. I still plan to drink Liquid IV on any run longer than 1.5 hours. That also includes eating breakfast before my runs.

I also had some great PT runs thos week. I have a great workout schedule:

Mon: Vo2 Max Run. This is an interval type run. The speed intervals are super fast and help my body use oxygen more efficiently.

Tues: Strength training. I do different exercises such as pushups, lounges and crunches.

Wed: Tempo run. The intervals are slower than the Vo2 max runs but much longer, like 2 or 3 minutes longer.

Thurs: Hike. The hikes are only 1-3 miles in this program but the grades are mostly 10-15%.

Sat: Long runs with the group.

So excited for everyone to come in May!

Back to Square One... Again

I have re-started my Intro to Running program on my treadmill. Christmas really derailed me along with Chris getting promoted and changing schedules. I really try to do most of my running while he is either at work or while he is sleeping. My new running schedule is Monday and Tuesday mornings before work, Wednesday afternoon (my half day) and Thursday evening after work. Fridays will be a rest day and Saturday will be my long run with the training group: Sundays will also be a rest day.

Monday: Vo2 Max Run
Tuesday: Strength Training
Wednesday: Tempo Run
Thursday: Hike

I might swap Wed and Thurs if the hike is longer than 45 minutes. That way I can use my half day off to do it.

The Training Group Kick Off Breakfast was Saturday and I am really looking forward to running with them again this year. Amber, a friend from work, signed up with me. Knowing someone will be there every Saturday really is good motivation to get up early and go run.

I will not make my DietBet this month, but am OK with it. So far I am sticking to my January goal of working out at least 3x per week. I eat and drink what I want, knowing that I will be addressing my diet in the next couple of months.

I will try to post here after my long runs to give a week in review.

December Report

December Report

Dec 1: 223

Jan 1: 219.8

Monthly loss: -3.2

Total Loss: -25.2

I am so happy to see a loss for the month overall. November and December are the two hardest months and I managed to lose 6 pounds over that 8 weeks. I still had goodies and treats, I felt like I ate all the things I loved. I am such a fan of Intermittent Fasting. Even just loosing a pound a week is progress.  For my before/after picture my face is a little swollen on the right side. (I had oral surgery yesterday. They removed a growth from the inside of my lip.)

I am really looking forward to January I'd like to lose 5 pounds! My goal for dietbet is 4.7 pounds by Jan. 17. I think it's challenging, but doable!