Still running-now dieting too. Lost 10 lbs. No diet today- baklava, birthday cake, hot dog, frozen yogurt from Costco, and 1 1/2 protien bars. Holy smokes I feel full!
I don't think I will need to eat for the rest of the night. Oh well back on the diet tomorrow. No real harm done.
Starting to thaw- I am sure I will be running outside by next week wahoo!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Still Running
I still run daily, still running my 3 miles. Cant wait till I can get outside. Still doing the 10 minute miles. Funny to think that I run at least a 5K everyday. The Human Body is such a miraculous machine!
I had someone ask me the other day how I was doing on my goals. I'm still running was my reply. I have a love hate relationship with running. I hate that Everything hurts, I am not very good at it, My feet are big, I am 55 lbs overweight. The turns in the church gym seem endless. I love that despite all of these things I run, it is free, I can push myself as hard as I choose, in some small way I am honoring Heavenly Father by using the body that he has given me.
So, though I am not dwelling on the hard things- I do want to mention them, because if you are going to try a marathon you don't want to go into it thinking there are no challenges.
"You are what you eat" This may be cliche, but it is true. If I eat junk the day before I run like junk the following day. You may as well throw the sweets, chips, fats, fries, burgers, ice cream (you get the idea)away. You can not run on those empty calories-not for a sustained period of time. FYI 3 cups of green salad with out any thing on top is 20 calories- have you ever tried to eat that much salad? Add light dressing-90 calories. Apple-40 calories very filling and sweet, Lindt truffle 200 calories. 1 cup low fat plain yogurt, 1 cup fruit(berries), 1/3c granola about 300 calories-totally curbs my sweet tooth fills me up and helps me feel like I am not depriving myself. Don't forget importance of proteins, carbs, and fats. Educate your self! You need all the healthy calories you can get.
Give your self goals to hit. When I look at the clock I say I have five minutes to run 10 (1/2 mile) laps. I like the 5 minute timer- because its to easy to get overwhelmed by 20 laps and 10 minutes for me. If I just try to run a 10 minute mile with out a timer, I normally make it in about 12. So the clock helps me measure my success.
Shoes are essential. Because I have been turning corners for a month I am going to have to get some new shoes soon. I hate to do it, and burn through another pair before I even get out to run, but I just can't afford a stupid injury.
Rest is essential. Sleep and giving your body days to recoup. If I don't get 8 hours, I don't run well. It usually hits me by about day 4. And it takes about 4 days of good sleep to get back the stamina I lost. The training guide I use has me run 2 days rest 1 day run 1 day rest 1 day run long run 1 day rest 1.
I like it! I love feeling like- just make it through today and tomorrow I can rest. Just make it 30 40 50 minutes and I can take a break till Thursday.
Everyone says don't miss your long runs. I have found that once I do a long run-as slowly as I choose, I have more strength to run the shorter runs faster. Which leave me running the next weeks long run faster-even though the distance has increased.
Injuries that you don't have to worry about-side stitch, Pain around knee cap, sore feet, sore back, basically any sore areas will heal and get stronger. Shooting pains or sharp pains need attention, like shin splints or anything that feels like a shin splint in any part of your body. Some times pains come from improper shoe fit, or lack of stretching warm up and cool down. If you want to be a runner think like a runner. Which means read books, and talk with other runners. Education is power even in running.
When you walk your body receives twice the force that it does when your standing, but when you run it receives 7 times the force. That take a large toll on your body. Give your body the time it needs to preform the way you want it to.
So now my mileage is up to 3-4-3-6, 16 miles a week. I plan on maintaining this for about 2 more weeks. Then I will have a little more time to run in the mornings. I want to get good and strong. No injuries this time!
I had someone ask me the other day how I was doing on my goals. I'm still running was my reply. I have a love hate relationship with running. I hate that Everything hurts, I am not very good at it, My feet are big, I am 55 lbs overweight. The turns in the church gym seem endless. I love that despite all of these things I run, it is free, I can push myself as hard as I choose, in some small way I am honoring Heavenly Father by using the body that he has given me.
So, though I am not dwelling on the hard things- I do want to mention them, because if you are going to try a marathon you don't want to go into it thinking there are no challenges.
"You are what you eat" This may be cliche, but it is true. If I eat junk the day before I run like junk the following day. You may as well throw the sweets, chips, fats, fries, burgers, ice cream (you get the idea)away. You can not run on those empty calories-not for a sustained period of time. FYI 3 cups of green salad with out any thing on top is 20 calories- have you ever tried to eat that much salad? Add light dressing-90 calories. Apple-40 calories very filling and sweet, Lindt truffle 200 calories. 1 cup low fat plain yogurt, 1 cup fruit(berries), 1/3c granola about 300 calories-totally curbs my sweet tooth fills me up and helps me feel like I am not depriving myself. Don't forget importance of proteins, carbs, and fats. Educate your self! You need all the healthy calories you can get.
Give your self goals to hit. When I look at the clock I say I have five minutes to run 10 (1/2 mile) laps. I like the 5 minute timer- because its to easy to get overwhelmed by 20 laps and 10 minutes for me. If I just try to run a 10 minute mile with out a timer, I normally make it in about 12. So the clock helps me measure my success.
Shoes are essential. Because I have been turning corners for a month I am going to have to get some new shoes soon. I hate to do it, and burn through another pair before I even get out to run, but I just can't afford a stupid injury.
Rest is essential. Sleep and giving your body days to recoup. If I don't get 8 hours, I don't run well. It usually hits me by about day 4. And it takes about 4 days of good sleep to get back the stamina I lost. The training guide I use has me run 2 days rest 1 day run 1 day rest 1 day run long run 1 day rest 1.
I like it! I love feeling like- just make it through today and tomorrow I can rest. Just make it 30 40 50 minutes and I can take a break till Thursday.
Everyone says don't miss your long runs. I have found that once I do a long run-as slowly as I choose, I have more strength to run the shorter runs faster. Which leave me running the next weeks long run faster-even though the distance has increased.
Injuries that you don't have to worry about-side stitch, Pain around knee cap, sore feet, sore back, basically any sore areas will heal and get stronger. Shooting pains or sharp pains need attention, like shin splints or anything that feels like a shin splint in any part of your body. Some times pains come from improper shoe fit, or lack of stretching warm up and cool down. If you want to be a runner think like a runner. Which means read books, and talk with other runners. Education is power even in running.
When you walk your body receives twice the force that it does when your standing, but when you run it receives 7 times the force. That take a large toll on your body. Give your body the time it needs to preform the way you want it to.
So now my mileage is up to 3-4-3-6, 16 miles a week. I plan on maintaining this for about 2 more weeks. Then I will have a little more time to run in the mornings. I want to get good and strong. No injuries this time!
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