Ok, so I never really stopped working out, I just stopped doing anything more than running. And well, that can get boring to write about after a while. Add to that the fact that I have had a hard time understanding why my body just doesn’t want to let go of the last ten pounds I am at a stand still.
I have been to the Doctor and run test after test after test. I have tried different things and still I remain the same. My Doctor tells me I should just get used to I am almost 40. I was getting pretty discouraged and felt bad to come here and whine about it. But, after talking to a couple of people that told me they missed my Workout Wednesdays, I decided to raise it from the dead. And perhaps with raising the weekly accountability I can try some new things and figure out why things aren’t working for me.
So please pick up your running shoes and join me, whether it is for a run a walk or some of the exercises I will be demonstrating. Join in and enjoy. If you don’t run and want to get started there are a couple of ways to do it. By yourself with the Couch to 5k or locally with others and The Running Room. I just kept adding distance to my running until I reached that 5k and that is how I got here. I did run years ago and it just seems to come back to me when I lace up again.
Will see you next week, where I hopefully can raise my abs from the dead too!
**disclaimer: I am in no way a Doctor or Physical Trainer. I am going to share with you my thoughts and ideas about how to get into shape again. I strongly advise consulting a medical professional prior to starting any workout routine as well as a professional trainer. I am in no way responsible for any injury you may sustain from trying any of my suggestions.
Since I missed last weeks Workout Wednesday, I thought I would post it today with the results of our Winterman Running yesterday.
Hubby did the half marathon (yes, he is THAT crazy) in 1hr 56min. Which is amazing. We had a morning of good temperatures and some snow which made footing difficult. Not too cold but also a tad bit slippery. Hubby has run in this before so he was prepared.
Since I was running I had to rely on Zoom Photo to capture us so these two photos are courtesy of ZoomPhoto.ca.
I have never run in the snow, so I was not so prepared for my feet feeling like they might slip out from under me at any given moment, so my strides were shorter and the hills were harder (this is the same course I have run for the CIBC Race for the Cure the last two years) add to that the chest cold I have had for a week and a half and the fact that our treadmill broke (a new belt is on the way) so I hadn’t run for a week and a half. I think I did pretty good at 33min 19sec. I was really hoping to get below 30min, but it just wasn’t going to happen yesterday. I was thinking this was my first timed run ever, but Hubby reminded me that back in 2000 I ran/walked the 5k with some friends from work and it was timed. I was able to look up my time from ten years ago and I did the 5k in 41min 41sec. Pretty sad considering I was 15lbs lighter and ten years younger!!
My plan is still to do the 10k in May and surprise Hubby with it, so my training to get past the 5k will continue, let’s just hope it is a nice day in May for the run.
I missed posting last week again, but life has been just hectic around here. My exercise routine is pretty much comprised of fast walks and running when I can right now. I have done three 5k’s in the last two weeks and countless walks. I feel I am not doing enough for me and need to really add some strength training in. Hopefully, once my Sister and her brood have left and my other Sister returns I can get into it full swing.
One thing that I have done is registered for the Winterman 5k on February 21st. Now I don’t usually run outside in the Winter, so I need to pick up some pants and a jacket on the cheap, any suggestions are welcome. Hubby is running the Half that day so he will be gone for a while. This will be my first timed event. The other runs I have done are all not-timed. It is also an official Winterlude event so I feel like I am participating in Winterlude in my own little way. And depending on how I do, will help me to see how much training I need to get in before the 10k in May. I haven’t registered for that yet as I am still a bit nervous to fully commit to it. I suppose if I do then I won’t be able to back out of it.
In addition it’s mid-February and we have booked our Beach vacation for the summer. We are going for TWO weeks this year!!! So, really I have four months to get in fabulous shape and buy a new bathing suit. Can I do it??
Encouragement is welcome.
**disclaimer: I am in no way a Doctor or Physical Trainer. I am going to share with you my thoughts and ideas about how to get into shape again. I strongly advise consulting a medical professional prior to starting any workout routine as well as a professional trainer. I am in no way responsible for any injury you may sustain from trying any of my suggestions.
