So, I did it. Sort of. I skipped a few days... but whatcha gonna do? Life happens. However, I definitely got into a routine of working out 5-6 days/week instead of 3-4... so that's something. And, I ended with a bang... two 5K runs this weekend! Did I stop and walk a bit occasionally between the Ks? Yep. Am I OK with that? You bet.
On to a new goal: increase my weekly mileage by at least 1 mile/week for the next 12 weeks. So, I'm at 7 or so now, so by the end of this, I should be running 19-20. Then I'll be ready to dive in to the 1/2 marathon training schedule.
Good thing Daylight Savings is here! (I've been counting the days...) I can run outside after work now! Woo hoo!
(I used to run outside after work in the dark... until one night I tripped and broke my finger, of all things. I had Tucker with me, and it was on a sort-of busy road, and thank God he didn't freak and run into traffic. Anyway, that incident scared me into only running in the daylight, which I'm sure is a much better idea.)
Last year at this time I was training for the Rock & Roll Half Marathon in Nashville and was running... oh... 25 miles/week. Awesome, right? I mean, not to toot my own horn, but I NEVER thought I would be able to do that.
I went, I ran (most of it) and I finished it. Woohoo! Then I took a "break" from running. Like... for 6 months. And, now, well... I suck. Comparatively, anyway. I can barely do 3 miles in one shot, and some days I can't even do that. And my weekly mile count? Oh, about 7. Maybe. Not to mention I've gained some weight. Boo.
So, I've decided I need a new goal, and since this blog has held me accountable on my 30-Day Challenge, I think by posting this, it will be the extra motivation I need to JUST DO IT. *swoosh*
No, no, not the WHOLE marathon! Are you CRAZY?! I'm planning to run the half... and run the entire 13.1 miles this time. No walking. Yes, it's 7 months away... which is good since (as I stated before) I suck at the moment.
Anyone want to do this with me? Last time, my dear friend and maid of honor, Jennifer, trained in Ohio as I trained here in Charlotte and we met up in Nashville to kick some ass. She beat me. :) But this year, she is busy growing a human, so no running for her.
Perhaps it's been an annoying sort of week, hence I'm annoyed and angry. I promise it won't always be this way... I'm usually a pretty happy person, believe it or not.
Here are some examples of things that have annoyed me this week... phrases that should be banned.
1. I could care less.
If you could care less, then you must care some. What you mean to say is you couldn't care less. That means that right now, you care the least amount that you possibly could, hence you could not possibly care any less.
2. Bless your heart.
This is a southern-ism. It sounds harmless... even sweet, right? Wrong. What it really means is "Wow, are you stupid!" For example... "Oh, you made the coffee today? Bless your heart." That does not mean "thank you" for making the coffee. It means "Don't you know how to make coffee? This is the worst coffee I've ever had! Wow, are you stupid!" Now you know. Don't be fooled!
3.Going forward.
Instead of what? Going backward? Riiiiight.
4. No offense, but...
Um, this means that person is about to offend you. Why say this? It doesn't make the next words any less insulting. "No offense, but this logo looks like my cat threw up all over it." Oh, OK, great. None taken. Thanks for saying "no offense" because it magically created a shield around me through which no insults can penetrate. Thanks for protecting my feelings... JERK. No offense.
Do you have pet peeves like this? Or funny corporate jargon? I once had a boss who thought "jettison" meant "do it FAST" when it really means "to throw away." Hehe... "Sarah, jettison those designs for the website." OK, yep, I'll toss 'em!
Ahhh... onward to a better week! I wish you all a good one!
Well, I'm half way there and I've only skipped one day! I've read (uh... don't ask me where!) that when it comes to most life changes, it takes 2 weeks to create a routine. I think that might be a low estimate, but hopefully 30 days will be enough. I love getting home and just knowing that my night will, at some point, consist of a workout because... well... it's the routine. Hopefully this means that when these 30 days are up, I'll keep gettin' it*.
As far as changes, I think I've lost a bit... but I don't know for sure because I hate scales. I was seeing a nutritionist a couple years ago and the guy actually told me I look like I weigh less than I actually do - and that I have dense bones or something. It's one thing for a friend or random person to tell you that - but ever since this professional told me that, I've decided scales are crap. I'd rather measure by how my clothes fit. And they are *slightly* looser. Yay! But still a long way to go before my skinny (and probably out of style by now) jeans fit again.
Still, I ate some junk this weekend (Mexican food), but... no looking back! ONWARD to health!
*"gettin' it" is a southernism meaning "keep going". Hehe.
