A few weeks ago, I jumped on board with a couple of friends to commit to a 5K on St. Patrick's Day. I was nervous, but excited, because it was a goal to work towards and it would be a great opportunity for bonding.
In track, I was a sprinter. I didn't run millions of miles every day. I had quite a bit of endurance in high school thanks to year-round soccer. So, you can imagine how nervous I was to commit to run 3.1 miles. I look at this number, now, and shake my head.
Last weekend, I committed to run a HALF MARATHON. I'm not great at math either, but add 10 miles to that 3.1. That's right. 13.1 miles.
At this point, I can totally run 3 miles just fine. Piece of cake. And the great thing is, I love it. I really miss running, abs, and weights. I mean, I was an athlete for over 10 years. Of course, they don't make you do abs and weights when you're on a 6-year-old mob soccer team, but alas, an athlete for over 10 years. Exercising is in my blood!
Anyway, enough of this. I am SO pumped to have committed to run a half-marathon with some of my closest friends. It's going to be intense, but it's also going to be awesome.
Follow our training at http://bondingbetweenmiles.blogspot.com/ and let me know if you'd like to join the team!
Side note: This post was originally to talk about blowing (50) and (88) out of the water. Goal (50) is to run at least once per month; Goal (88) is to do abs once per week for six months. Bam. Done.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Update: The Last 14* Days
Gee. It's been a while since I last updated. What's the word? Things have been going well.
(15) My apartment and car seem to be keeping clean (15)
(16) Working on Book #2 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (16)
(28) Fruit galore!
(29) Seems like my rent check IS paying for something. The fitness center and I are becoming close.
(31) I've been avoiding my journal in order to get more sleep. This week's goal is to start getting ready for bed BEFORE it's absolutely time for me to go to bed.
(33) Not doing extremely well. I'm pretty sure movies are my personal stress-relief tool.
(34) Progress!
(46) Call me Hostess on March 5.
(50) I'm going to blow this one out of the water. I'm now training for a half-marathon.
(52) Compliments a-flowin'!
(55) I was in Rapid City last weekend - and had a wonderful time!
(63) I have been paying more attention to this. It's very possible that a few minutes of cleaning my desk each day is relieving stress.
(69) & (70) Check! Birthday lunch!
(73) Hopefully this goal will start when I get that library card. Perhaps in March!
(88) A weekly ab workout? HA. This goes hand-in-hand with (50) as I'm training for a half-marathon.
(93) Last weekend's winter traveling added a candle to my kit. Progress!
(97) First step: buy a new hard drive - check!
More details to come!
*UPDATE: Er..make that 12 days. I can count. I'm just looking forward to Monday!
(15) My apartment and car seem to be keeping clean (15)
(16) Working on Book #2 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (16)
(28) Fruit galore!
(29) Seems like my rent check IS paying for something. The fitness center and I are becoming close.
(31) I've been avoiding my journal in order to get more sleep. This week's goal is to start getting ready for bed BEFORE it's absolutely time for me to go to bed.
(33) Not doing extremely well. I'm pretty sure movies are my personal stress-relief tool.
(34) Progress!
(46) Call me Hostess on March 5.
(50) I'm going to blow this one out of the water. I'm now training for a half-marathon.
(52) Compliments a-flowin'!
(55) I was in Rapid City last weekend - and had a wonderful time!
(63) I have been paying more attention to this. It's very possible that a few minutes of cleaning my desk each day is relieving stress.
(69) & (70) Check! Birthday lunch!
(73) Hopefully this goal will start when I get that library card. Perhaps in March!
(88) A weekly ab workout? HA. This goes hand-in-hand with (50) as I'm training for a half-marathon.
(93) Last weekend's winter traveling added a candle to my kit. Progress!
(97) First step: buy a new hard drive - check!
More details to come!
*UPDATE: Er..make that 12 days. I can count. I'm just looking forward to Monday!
Monday, February 14, 2011
5K Training
After a phone call with my good friend Lauren, I must admit that I am relieved that I don't have to train for a 5K in four weeks. We were planning to run the St. Patty's Day 5K in Sioux Falls, but decided to wait for summer. Call us frugal, but we weren't going to pay $35 registration fee without a guaranteed t-shirt!
Anyway, I'm feeling more relaxed about my training schedule. About.com has a free 8-week training schedule for 5Ks that I plan to follow, even though I probably won't run a race in 8 weeks. I think it will be a good re-introduction to running.
On Sunday morning, I ran 2.71 miles, which was .71 miles longer than planned. That'll happen when the sidewalks are not where you planned them to be (haha). It also took longer than anticipated, because our fabulous heat wave resulted in ice-covered sidewalks.
After a few up's (I can do this!) and down's (Why am I doing this?), I reached my apartment building feeling like a million bucks. I finished my workout with a short cool down walk, 100 abs and a post-run meal.
Fun fact: I am using MapMyRun to log my miles and map my routes.
Anyway, I'm feeling more relaxed about my training schedule. About.com has a free 8-week training schedule for 5Ks that I plan to follow, even though I probably won't run a race in 8 weeks. I think it will be a good re-introduction to running.
On Sunday morning, I ran 2.71 miles, which was .71 miles longer than planned. That'll happen when the sidewalks are not where you planned them to be (haha). It also took longer than anticipated, because our fabulous heat wave resulted in ice-covered sidewalks.
After a few up's (I can do this!) and down's (Why am I doing this?), I reached my apartment building feeling like a million bucks. I finished my workout with a short cool down walk, 100 abs and a post-run meal.
Fun fact: I am using MapMyRun to log my miles and map my routes.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Back on Foot
(50) Go out for a run once per month (treadmills count)
It's official. I'm back on foot. I'm hoping to kick my monthly goal to the curb (unofficially) and run a few times per week. Wish me luck.
Fun fact: The key I paid $10 for does not let me into the fitness center after hours. However, I was too jacked to run to sit on the couch this afternoon, so I ran outside. A bit chilly, but probably a lot warmer than it will be this week.
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(88) Complete an ab workout once per week for 6 months.
In addition to the running, I'm also workin' on the ol' abs. My college track coach made us do 500 every day. I'm taking baby steps (100), but hopefully I'll be up to 500 by the end of the 6 months. Also hoping it will have become a good habit after 6 months and I'll just continue. Wish me luck (again).
It's official. I'm back on foot. I'm hoping to kick my monthly goal to the curb (unofficially) and run a few times per week. Wish me luck.
Fun fact: The key I paid $10 for does not let me into the fitness center after hours. However, I was too jacked to run to sit on the couch this afternoon, so I ran outside. A bit chilly, but probably a lot warmer than it will be this week.
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(88) Complete an ab workout once per week for 6 months.
In addition to the running, I'm also workin' on the ol' abs. My college track coach made us do 500 every day. I'm taking baby steps (100), but hopefully I'll be up to 500 by the end of the 6 months. Also hoping it will have become a good habit after 6 months and I'll just continue. Wish me luck (again).
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Kiva Loan 100% Funded!
Wow! It's a great feeling to get an email that the Kiva loan I donated to yesterday has been funded 100 percent, just a few hours later!
I'm eager to watch the progress of this entrepreneurial group from Mexico. I'm also eager for them to pay back that money, which I can redistribute to another group or Kiva's operational budget. I think that is a cool part of the process. I'll definitely lend to another entrepreneur.
I'm eager to watch the progress of this entrepreneurial group from Mexico. I'm also eager for them to pay back that money, which I can redistribute to another group or Kiva's operational budget. I think that is a cool part of the process. I'll definitely lend to another entrepreneur.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Re-Evaluating
Over the last week, I've been debating whether a few list items were too ambitious. Some days, I don't even have the weekend to myself to complete my to-do list. (This is good news for Kiva!)
18.Dedicate one hour per week to clipping coupons and creating grocery lists Complete 26 Things project
19.Dedicate two hours per week to creating a monthly budget and maintaining it Create a monthly budget and dedicate one hour per month to maintain it
33. Watch no more thantwo four movies by myself per week
37. Dedicate two hours perweek month to practice and re-learn Spanish
39. Dedicate one hour per week to researching new, healthy recipes,and two hours to cook them clipping coupons, and creating grocery lists
These changes involve $10 to Kiva. I was going to donate as I go, but now I realize the minimum donation is $25.Well, I don't see any point in waiting!
I lended funds to Angeles Maravillosos Group, that would like to expand a tamale sales business to include bread, atole, and coffee. They're 84 percent funded...bump them up to 100 by lending too!
18.
19.
33. Watch no more than
37. Dedicate two hours per
39. Dedicate one hour per week to researching new, healthy recipes,
These changes involve $10 to Kiva. I was going to donate as I go, but now I realize the minimum donation is $25.Well, I don't see any point in waiting!
I lended funds to Angeles Maravillosos Group, that would like to expand a tamale sales business to include bread, atole, and coffee. They're 84 percent funded...bump them up to 100 by lending too!
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