Busy = NOT thinking about eating/food = LOSING weight
I've been OP for the past 2 days (even yesterday when we went out for sushi...I did phenomenally well!!!!!), I've been exercising..I'm just doing good.
I met up my friend, N., yesterday for some early morning tennis. I LOVE playing tennis and I love playing with her because she's better than me. Not that much better that she's bored but still better that I have to work hard. The only downside for her is, she's out of shape. She's out of breath, needs water, etc.
She's so determined to get back in shape and I think it's tough for her, a former athlete, to see someone like me (not a former athlete however I'll be damned if I won't be one here shortly!) in decent shape.
Anyways, she really wants to run the Detroit Marathon in October, however she couldn't find anyone to do it with her. Sssssooooo......I did agree to do it.
HOLY EFFING SH!T!!! 26.?? MILES!!
Oh lord...thats approximately 19 weeks away!! I currently run about 3.5+ miles in 45 mins. Not great time and I'm typically EXHAUSTED at the end of those 45 mins. So for the next 2 weeks, before I start my marathon training, I'm attempting to stabilize my breathing/heart rate, so if ANY OF YOU have any advice, web sites, knowledge...I would really appreciate the help!
We are running our first 5K July 4th, The Tortoise and the Hare (how fitting, eh?), and thereafter plan on doing a run every 2 weeks.
I'm totally GEEKED!!! I'm sure a lot of you have noticed my frustration with the scale lately, and I think this event is allowing me to focus on something else. Something impossible! Knowing that I want to participate in this event, being a rookie, and not wanting to fail is making me opt for healthier choices.
For example at dinner last night, I only had 6 rolls - 4 cali and 2 spicy salmon. Typically I have 9+. I allowed myself all the sashimi I wanted. The rest of my fam had Coldstone, I did not. I did try a CocoaVia bar...and oh my...delicious and I don't even like dark chocolate!
I dont know ... this could be a wave I'm riding but I hope not. I hope that from now until the marathon and thereafter, I'm a stellar WW!
that's awesome! i can't even commit to a 5K. i hope it all works out great!
ReplyDeleteaawww...thanks!!! me too!!
ReplyDeleteCan i use the M-word (M as in Marathon;-) ..or do i better refrain from it ...?
ReplyDeleteand yeah...the less sushi for you..the more for me !!!!!
KEEP IT UP !!
DU BIST DIE BESTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yup...how about a round of applause for me?!
ReplyDeletejk..jk..
sorry about the comments, i already got rid of it(non-commital...me?). do you think i should lie to the gap or appeal to their better nature? i can't freakin' decide.
ReplyDeleteI met one of my friends when she was about 190 and could walk about five miles a day but never thought of running. A year later, she was in a marathon like that and though she did not win, she finished it and she has become a total lean runner.
ReplyDeleteAhh, to have smaller boobage and to be able to run ;)
since i was cleaning away this morning and pondering "tortoise and Hare " ..do u know the German version of it ?? whats the title of it ....;-)
ReplyDeleteoh man, the bra issues. duct tape and ace bandage like the trannies has its merits.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Good for you, sister!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the marathon commitment. I hope to one day compete in one (well not compete, just finish one). I remember mentioning it to 2 of my friends who literally laughed at me. I've never forgotten that they laughed, and one day I WILL be in a marathon too.
~Les
yeah...i did go and buy a new sports bra...only $30
ReplyDeletehowever she did inform i went up in size...uhmm...how about a G?
yeah...seriously...shouldnt I be losing weight in my titties?
one more ...
ReplyDeleteund ja...i think way too much when i clean ..why would anybody call a 5k "tortoise and hare" ..
are they aware of the saga ?
who is smarter ...the running hare or the con-artist named "tortoise"
do they realize the end of the story ..what happened to the hare??
i think the even is sponsored by a company that is called the tortoise and the hare, oh smarty pants!
ReplyDeleteman, up a size, that sucks. but did you ever have a fitting before? maybe you were in the wrong size? i hear you though, i can't wait to go down a few sizes. my boyfriend's all worried "how many sizes down???" and i have to remind him where we're starting from, uhh there's nothing to worry about dear.
ReplyDeletehahahaha..PB is exactly the same way!!!
ReplyDeleteI do, I get fitted there every year, by the same lady! I don't understand it! Especally since I fit relatively comfortaly in my 38 DDD sports bra?!
I dont understand...
I'm on a similar plan with much less ambitious goals. I'm going to join a friend for a 10K at the end of October. Which seems really far to me!! I will keep checking back in with you to see how you are doing! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteok Duenneschen ...
ReplyDeleteso a company that sponsors races calls themselves "t...& Hare ..."??
Do they realize the hare drops dead at the end of the story ??
After all, its a Brothers Grimm fairytale ..
and ..i appreciate the smartypants..its much better as "fatpants" ;-))
I bought the book "The Complete Book of Running for WOmen" by Clair Kowalchik when I was training for my 10K. I really liked it. I went on to Amazon and they have some used for $4.05.
ReplyDeleteUnfortuntely I decided half way through my training that I am not a runner. I don't really enjoy it, and I was really forcing myself to do it. Some people are runners and some people are walkers. I am a speed walker. That's just the way it is. Anyway maybe look into that.
Good luck! I think it's great that you have a new goal to work towards. Can't wait to hear how the training and everything goes!
Wow, what a great goal to work towards to! YOU CAN DO THIS and I wish you best of luck and lots of motivation for it!
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