Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Rushing Through My Day

I got to do the walk I was hoping to today which was great, and I knocked ten minutes off of my time from when I did it last month which was even better! My husband and I must have been practically flying today to take that big a chunk of time off. There weren’t too many people on the path, but I don’t remember seeing anyone on foot except for joggers pass us by.

While I’m on the subject of joggers, I have to mention that we just went out for a quick evening stroll to close out the day. As soon as our feet hit the pavement I asked my husband, “do you want to jog?” After shaking the mildly terrified look from his face he agreed and we immediately began to do just that. I managed two minutes before I tapered off into my walking speed!

I’m not really sure where that sudden burst of energy and enthusiasm came from, but I’ll take it! Of course now I have somewhat deluded visions of looking into the C25K program that I hear everyone talking about and of running a 5K and maybe eventually a 10K race. (I just looked up how long a marathon is and did you know it’s over forty-two kilometers long?! Seriously? At least I know I’m not that deluded yet!) What is wrong with me? I need some type of therapy to help me return to my senses! Where’s that television remote and package of ding dongs!?!

FOOD & BEVERAGES:
- 9 glasses of water throughout the day
- 4 prune plums
- 1 toasted whole wheat English muffin with 1 light Laughing Cow wedge, tomato, and pepper
- 2 bananas
- 2 1/2 cups of celery with 2 Tb. light peanut butter
- 3/4 cup fat free peach yogurt

EXERCISE:
- 1 hour and 50 minute walk
- 15 minute walk of which the first 2 minutes were jogged
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12 comments:

  1. SummerSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    LOL! That is how I fet a few months ago, before I got sick. You are doing so great. WTG!!!

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  2. EnzSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    If you can jog 2 minutes then you can do the C25K. Week one is only jogging/running 60 seconds at a time.

    I'm doing it - slowly - but I am advancing.

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  3. Diane, Fit to the FinishSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Wow! To knock 10 minutes off a walk is amazing, and you can do the C25K. That program is awesome, and it sounds like you are ready!

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  4. IreneSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    LMAO!! Great post!!
    love it!!
    you are terrific...keep it up
    Love,
    Irene

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  5. RettaSeptember 15, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    You're doing great!!! Keep it up. I haven't heard about the program you mentioned. I'd be interested in something like that but because we live in farm country, I wonder where I'd go to work at it. Walking the roads here isn't a good thing considering farm dogs run loose. Maybe I could train at the local high school track!

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  6. The Road Curves AheadSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I did C25K and have done two 5k's already with my third coming in a couple weeks... and if I can do it then you can do it. I had never run for a full minute let alone two before I started.

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  7. MelissaSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Do it, do it, do it. I swear, you'll feel so good about yourself. Do the C25K!!!!!!!! I'll be here cheering you on!!

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  8. SheilaghSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Brilliant, Well Done You!!!

    I am delighted for you.


    Sheialgh

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  9. KathleenSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I was so happy to find your blog. In April, I stepped on the scale to a weight of 270 lbs. My highest weight. I am trying to lose weight. I have lost 23 lbs. since then. Reading blogs such as yours, is giving me the support and the confidence to hang in there. Thank you so much, Hugs, Kathleen

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  10. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Hey, that's great! I find that if I start off fast and furious, my heart rate tends to stay elevated longer through my workout, even if I slow down.
    Keep it up!

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  11. TammySeptember 15, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my goodness, I think this is just the post I needed to read today...I have been secretly thinking about the C-thingy too. I've got embarassment issues about starting yet though. My stomach is so big and hangs down so low, that when I try to job, it makes these hideous, loud, flapping noises when it hits the tops of my thighs....try not to picture that..and especially if you've just eaten, lol. I say go for it!!! I'm telling you...just as soon as I get this ridiculous stomach shrunk up enough to not make loud noises while I'm jogging...I'm going to do it!!! I would love to cheer you on!! :)

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  12. 266September 15, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Wow!!! Encouragement overload!

    And, Tammy, you very nearly made me snort water out my nose!

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