It was about 40 degrees out today. I had long sleeves, long pants, smartwool socks, and my smartwool headband/balaclava. At first I wore it like a headband but then decided to put it over my throat and airways and that was much better. Breathing in the cold dry air felt like inhaling glass, esp after not running for a few weeks and covering up was exactly what I needed--much better. I just ran up to our old rental house and back (about 1.2 miles total)...I just want to get moving again so I can run when I am in Seattle for the next week and a half. I really need this to de-stress and to have some time to myself while I am down there....and I want to get new shoes so I need to run so I actually USE the new shoes that I will hopefully get before I head down there.
Overall it was a good run. I am glad I dressed appropriately. I need more lights/reflective gear--right now I just have a white shirt and clip my bike light onto my neck, but need more gear specifically for night since it gets so dark here so early. The only reason I got out when I did today was because it has been super clear out (hence the cold) and so it seems to be a little bit lighter a little bit later than it has been. Got to get back out there tomorrow too :)
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
woo hoo
got my butt back out there today. it was about 45 degrees out, still too warm for long sleeves apparently. it was a little slow and kind of hurt, but still good. can't wait to get out there tomorrow.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Yeah, I guess I do
I was asked by an annoying rude person today on my run (from the privileged position of their car window) if I also waddle when I walk. Granted, I had a just started my run, so I was kind of shuffling to warm up, but seriously, how uncalled for was that? How do rude people even stand themselves? I don't get it.
But, yeah, I guess I do waddle a little bit, since I am pretty bottom heavy. But you know what? These thighs and this bum can carry me for miles on feet and even more miles on a bike, so there. I don't see you out there with me 4 days a week. Someone has already made a career of "waddling" http://thepenguin.runnersworld.com/
During the run today, I tried hard to get past it, but for the first half of the run the sun was behind me or on my left, except for the cooler parts of the park, and I just watched my shadow the whole time. I have to say that I hardly waddle or shuffle when I run, but whatever. I know when I do lose weight, my form will get much better and this will be less physically demanding, but right now, it is what it is.
And I love my new shorts. They rode up a little...but no burning rash today, so that's good. Did a slightly shorter version of the course that I did yesterday, so about 7 or 8 miles in one day. Woo hoo.
But, yeah, I guess I do waddle a little bit, since I am pretty bottom heavy. But you know what? These thighs and this bum can carry me for miles on feet and even more miles on a bike, so there. I don't see you out there with me 4 days a week. Someone has already made a career of "waddling" http://thepenguin.runnersworld.com/
During the run today, I tried hard to get past it, but for the first half of the run the sun was behind me or on my left, except for the cooler parts of the park, and I just watched my shadow the whole time. I have to say that I hardly waddle or shuffle when I run, but whatever. I know when I do lose weight, my form will get much better and this will be less physically demanding, but right now, it is what it is.
And I love my new shorts. They rode up a little...but no burning rash today, so that's good. Did a slightly shorter version of the course that I did yesterday, so about 7 or 8 miles in one day. Woo hoo.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Why?
I used to run pretty regularly with my old roommates, Tania and Jason. That was really good, and I felt great when I was doing it. Then I went on a backpacking trip to/through Mexico and didn't go back to running. In October 2007, I went to the doctor, and my weight was at the point where I knew it was going to be a problem soon. I always said, "at least I don't weigh that much." I didn't weigh "that much," but I was right around the corner. It was around that time and all through the winter that I was pretty much a useless blob on my days off from work or school. I was tired ALL the time, was sleeping a lot, and was not eating well at all.
That was when I made time to go to the gym or to go swimming when I could fit it in, but it wasn't quite a priority. Once the weather started to warm up (kind of) in March-ish, I decided to head out for a run. It was pretty painful, though it felt good enough that I went back. I started at about 2 miles, and now am up to about 4. I'm running in a 5K this weekend--Angela could not believe that ("you? are you sure it's you?" She's funny). That should be interesting and fun! Maybe then I'll be a real running junkie, and hooked on races. Buying new running gear is also a pretty good motivator:)
I also try to swim 2x a week and am also taking an adult ballet class once a week. It's all going well, and I generally feel great and am eating better too, since I just don't feel very good if I don't eat well.
After a solid month of healthy choices and devoting myself to them (as shown by the workout log, rather than casual working out, etc) I am down about 15 lbs, but I'm not really keeping track, since that wasn't really the goal. The goal was to feel good and actually want to go workout, establishing healthy habits, which so far I have done pretty well. I have been feeling really good lately and my legs get a funny feeling in them on days when I don't work out, so even on rest days I may take a walk or something just to keep moving.
I should probably get some new clothes soon, since I have to wear a belt with ALL of my pants now so they stay on. But maybe I will just use that dough on some new Chacos....hmmm, decisions, decisions.
One of these days, I will get Jake to go with me. I am thinking that on the next long run day, I may have him chase/follow me on his bike. It would be nice to have a companion once in a while, though I get pretty zenned out when I run. Going for walks with him is pretty great though. Together we should really make more time for that.
That was when I made time to go to the gym or to go swimming when I could fit it in, but it wasn't quite a priority. Once the weather started to warm up (kind of) in March-ish, I decided to head out for a run. It was pretty painful, though it felt good enough that I went back. I started at about 2 miles, and now am up to about 4. I'm running in a 5K this weekend--Angela could not believe that ("you? are you sure it's you?" She's funny). That should be interesting and fun! Maybe then I'll be a real running junkie, and hooked on races. Buying new running gear is also a pretty good motivator:)
I also try to swim 2x a week and am also taking an adult ballet class once a week. It's all going well, and I generally feel great and am eating better too, since I just don't feel very good if I don't eat well.
After a solid month of healthy choices and devoting myself to them (as shown by the workout log, rather than casual working out, etc) I am down about 15 lbs, but I'm not really keeping track, since that wasn't really the goal. The goal was to feel good and actually want to go workout, establishing healthy habits, which so far I have done pretty well. I have been feeling really good lately and my legs get a funny feeling in them on days when I don't work out, so even on rest days I may take a walk or something just to keep moving.
I should probably get some new clothes soon, since I have to wear a belt with ALL of my pants now so they stay on. But maybe I will just use that dough on some new Chacos....hmmm, decisions, decisions.
One of these days, I will get Jake to go with me. I am thinking that on the next long run day, I may have him chase/follow me on his bike. It would be nice to have a companion once in a while, though I get pretty zenned out when I run. Going for walks with him is pretty great though. Together we should really make more time for that.
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