I love to run; I really do. It has truly been a joy so far, and that is such a relief!
For now, I really feel that I have found a way to exercise that is challenging and, dare I say, relaxing, at the same time. I still have a week to go before I will be running the full 30 minutes - straight, and I know that I will be able to do it! I could not have said that two months ago!
I have also discoved something very interesting about myself as a runner that I did not think possible. Once this 8-week program is complete, instead of trying to go as fast and as far as I can in 30 minutes, I am feeling a strange urge to slowly work my way to 45 minutes and up! As a former sprinter (during my high school days), I would have never thought I would have these leanings, and I am so excited for the possibilities. Who knows; maybe I'll sign up to run the half-marathon next spring!
Speaking of the marathon, I just want to say how very proud and inspired I was on May 1st to have my brother (who ran the full marathon) and my mom (who ran the 1/2) as guests at my house that weekend. You gave it your all even in those cold and wet conditions. You did yourselves, your family and Julie Welch (a victim of the OKC bombing) proud!
Blessings,
Missi
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Day 59
Well, it's been a week since my last post, and I am hoping to be more regular from here on out.
I am feeling so much better and have even returned to my running routine. I started back at the Week 7 schedule, though (which I had just completed the morning of "the incident"), and that has proven to be a nice confidence builder, since I was not sure how taking a week off would affect my overall fitness. Turns out, not very much!!
It's hard to believe that my finger injury is now ten days old, and my visit today to the orthopedist resulted in the VERY uncomfortable removal of the stitches. And I am embarrassed to say that I uttered a couple of curse words during the procedure. Tracy said that it was uncharacteristic and a little funny, so I shouldn't worry about it too much! So I won't ;-)
Until next time,
Missi
I am feeling so much better and have even returned to my running routine. I started back at the Week 7 schedule, though (which I had just completed the morning of "the incident"), and that has proven to be a nice confidence builder, since I was not sure how taking a week off would affect my overall fitness. Turns out, not very much!!
It's hard to believe that my finger injury is now ten days old, and my visit today to the orthopedist resulted in the VERY uncomfortable removal of the stitches. And I am embarrassed to say that I uttered a couple of curse words during the procedure. Tracy said that it was uncharacteristic and a little funny, so I shouldn't worry about it too much! So I won't ;-)
Until next time,
Missi
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Day 52
Hi Friends,
Sorry that it has taken me a few days to get back to my blog! Here's the reason for the delay: I am injured! And no, it's not from running, ironically! It's from stacking wood!
This past Saturday, in the late afternoon, I was helping my husband stack some wood for the wood pile when my right ring finger was crushed between two logs!! My quick-thinking and medically-savvy Dr. Hubby quickly surveyed the wound and rushed me immediately to our doctor's office (thankfully he was working on Saturday) where an exam and x-rays revealed a severed tendon, broken bone and wounds that needed stitches! Yikes!
Tomorrow, I am going for my first consultation with the hand surgeon for his assessment of what needs to be done from here on out!
Overall, I feel really well, except when I accidentally bang my splinted and heavily bandaged bum finger on something, and then it's instant nausea. I am also a little bummed that I have not been able to run this week but will return to my regimen as soon as doctors allow.
I'll keep you posted on my recovery!
Missi
Sorry that it has taken me a few days to get back to my blog! Here's the reason for the delay: I am injured! And no, it's not from running, ironically! It's from stacking wood!
This past Saturday, in the late afternoon, I was helping my husband stack some wood for the wood pile when my right ring finger was crushed between two logs!! My quick-thinking and medically-savvy Dr. Hubby quickly surveyed the wound and rushed me immediately to our doctor's office (thankfully he was working on Saturday) where an exam and x-rays revealed a severed tendon, broken bone and wounds that needed stitches! Yikes!
Tomorrow, I am going for my first consultation with the hand surgeon for his assessment of what needs to be done from here on out!
Overall, I feel really well, except when I accidentally bang my splinted and heavily bandaged bum finger on something, and then it's instant nausea. I am also a little bummed that I have not been able to run this week but will return to my regimen as soon as doctors allow.
I'll keep you posted on my recovery!
Missi
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Week 8 Schedule
Week 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Run 27 min. Run 20 min. Run 28 min. Walk easy Run 29 min. Run 30 min. REST
Walk 1 min. Walk1 min. Walk 1 min. 30 min. Walk 1 min.
Run 2 min. Run 9 min. Run 1 min.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Run 27 min. Run 20 min. Run 28 min. Walk easy Run 29 min. Run 30 min. REST
Walk 1 min. Walk1 min. Walk 1 min. 30 min. Walk 1 min.
Run 2 min. Run 9 min. Run 1 min.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Day 47
Okay, as I have alluded to in previous entries, I have made some changes in my overall diet, mostly because I want to have a healthy relationship with food, which is the ONLY way for me to have a sustainable, healthy lifestyle!
Until a few years ago, I literally could eat anything I wanted, whenever I wanted, and never really gain any weight. That is not the case now, and, at first, it just galled me to know that, if I wanted to be a leaner, healthier me, I was going to have to alter my eating habits. Yikes! That sounded too much like a DIET, which made me feel lonely and overweight.
So here's what I have been doing, instead, that seems to work. I am eating a lot of lean meat with vegetables. I am also eating carbs BUT without fat (ex. pasta with tomato sauce, cereal w/skim milk, flavored rice, oatmeal, fruit). And, I am not completely depriving myself of a special treat if an occasion presents itself (a doughnut with my daughter at school, some Easter candy, etc.) Everything in moderation!
Also, the running schedule has kept me honest, to a degree! I have noticed that on the days I "splurge" a little, my run seems hard from the "get go!" So, I don't splurge very often. My body is becoming accustomed to being treated with respect, and THAT is joyful!
Blessings,
Missi
Until a few years ago, I literally could eat anything I wanted, whenever I wanted, and never really gain any weight. That is not the case now, and, at first, it just galled me to know that, if I wanted to be a leaner, healthier me, I was going to have to alter my eating habits. Yikes! That sounded too much like a DIET, which made me feel lonely and overweight.
So here's what I have been doing, instead, that seems to work. I am eating a lot of lean meat with vegetables. I am also eating carbs BUT without fat (ex. pasta with tomato sauce, cereal w/skim milk, flavored rice, oatmeal, fruit). And, I am not completely depriving myself of a special treat if an occasion presents itself (a doughnut with my daughter at school, some Easter candy, etc.) Everything in moderation!
Also, the running schedule has kept me honest, to a degree! I have noticed that on the days I "splurge" a little, my run seems hard from the "get go!" So, I don't splurge very often. My body is becoming accustomed to being treated with respect, and THAT is joyful!
Blessings,
Missi
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Day 45
Wow! Today marks the third day in a row that I have run!
That is a first for me BECAUSE it is the first week of this program that I have been asked to do that! And I have to admit that it sounded a bit daunting, as I have grown accustomed to running every OTHER day!
Here's what happened: I DID GREAT! I'm not even kidding. My heart rate, my stride and my music were all in sync. It was exhilirating. I love doing something that is truly good for ALL of me.
My heart is healthy; my head is clear; my sleep is restful; my energy is up; my clothes fit better; my spirit is joyful, and the Lord is pleased!
It was a good day!
Blessings,
Missi
That is a first for me BECAUSE it is the first week of this program that I have been asked to do that! And I have to admit that it sounded a bit daunting, as I have grown accustomed to running every OTHER day!
Here's what happened: I DID GREAT! I'm not even kidding. My heart rate, my stride and my music were all in sync. It was exhilirating. I love doing something that is truly good for ALL of me.
My heart is healthy; my head is clear; my sleep is restful; my energy is up; my clothes fit better; my spirit is joyful, and the Lord is pleased!
It was a good day!
Blessings,
Missi
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Day 44
Today, I weighed myself! I don't do that very often because I do not want to be unhappy with the results. I know that scales vary and that what the numbers say doesn't always accurately gauge overall appearance of weight loss!
Take me for instance. I started this exercise program on March 14th and weighed in at 128 pounds - which is heavy for me! Today, I weighed in at 122 pounds. Now, that is only 6 pounds, but my body composition would make you believe that I had lost more than that! And the way my clothes fit tells me, even more, that I need to keep up the good work!
I am definitely putting in the work, and the results are evident in the way I look and feel. I don't need a scale to measure my success!
Until next time,
Missi
Take me for instance. I started this exercise program on March 14th and weighed in at 128 pounds - which is heavy for me! Today, I weighed in at 122 pounds. Now, that is only 6 pounds, but my body composition would make you believe that I had lost more than that! And the way my clothes fit tells me, even more, that I need to keep up the good work!
I am definitely putting in the work, and the results are evident in the way I look and feel. I don't need a scale to measure my success!
Until next time,
Missi
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