My first "competitive" run was yesterday. I have been training for it, running outsdie 3 to 4 times a week trying to build up my endurance and adjust to running outside, and on average go about 3 miles. Yesterday's run however was for 5 miles. Needless to say I'm sure, I was starting to panic about my ability to finish, and was hoping and praying not to come in dead last, which became my two main goals. I said that I wasn't going to worry about time, but in my head I was secretly praying to finish below 1 hour 15 minutes, or roughly a 15 min pace.
There is something to be said for adrenaline. Not only did I finish, and not finish last, but I managed to finish at 1 hour 3 minutes, running around a 12 minute 43 second pace, which is admittedly slow, but for me, is my best pace ever. I felt great, and can't wait to do another. I had the wonderful support at the race of my fellow runners - Dad, Karen, Rachel, and Jamie, and our own personal cheering section, Mom. Thanks to all of you! I couldn't have done it without you! Pictures to follow soon!
Showing posts with label Challenge. Show all posts
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
July Challenge - Results
Here are the results of my July challenge, it did not go as hoped. I did not work out for 31 days straight as planned, as a matter of fact, I started off HORRIBLY slow… and did nothing for the first five days but celebrate the 4th with great (but not healthy) food…
1 – Nada
2 – Nada
3 – Nada and I ate badly at a great BBQ
4 – Nada and again ate badly
5 – Nada
6 – Yoga Meltdown challenge (and let me tell you, Ole Jillian is not messing around…)
7 – Ab Challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
8 – Yoga Challenge
9 – Ab challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
10 – Yoga Challenge and 15.5 mile bike ride (which left my back and butt in agony for two days…)
11 – Nada (gave my poor back a break after the day before)
12 – Ab Challenge and ran 1.2 miles (would have been longer if not for the thunder and lightning that started .5 mile in, boo)
13 – 1 hour weight training at the gym – arms, legs, core
14 – Yoga Challenge
15 – Ab Challenge, Run 3 Miles
16 – Yoga Challenge
17 – Run 3 Miles
18 – Yoga Challenge
19 – Ab Challenge, Run 2.5 Miles
20 – Yoga Challenge
21 – ab challenge, 3 mile Run
22 – Nada
23 – 2.75 Mile Run
24 – Nada
25 – Nada – came home sick as a dog!
26 – Nada – still sick
27 – Nada – sensing a pattern, so pathetic…
28 – Nada
29 – 2.75 mile run
30 – Yoga Challenge
31 – Yoga Challenge
So the results are 19 of 31 days I worked out; I won’t call it a failure, cause working out period is success, but I blew it on the challenge front this month. I have discovered that while the Yoga Meltdown was a good workout and I think benefited my balance and flexibility, I get very bored with video work outs.
Today is my first official run, the Flat Five. I’m nowhere near where I thought I would be for this run as far as training goes, so I hope to finish, without making a fool of myself.
Next up, the August Challenge! Same idea as the month before, alternating regular work outs with an additional challenge; this month’s focus, buns & thighs!
1 – Nada
2 – Nada
3 – Nada and I ate badly at a great BBQ
4 – Nada and again ate badly
5 – Nada
6 – Yoga Meltdown challenge (and let me tell you, Ole Jillian is not messing around…)
7 – Ab Challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
8 – Yoga Challenge
9 – Ab challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
10 – Yoga Challenge and 15.5 mile bike ride (which left my back and butt in agony for two days…)
11 – Nada (gave my poor back a break after the day before)
12 – Ab Challenge and ran 1.2 miles (would have been longer if not for the thunder and lightning that started .5 mile in, boo)
13 – 1 hour weight training at the gym – arms, legs, core
14 – Yoga Challenge
15 – Ab Challenge, Run 3 Miles
16 – Yoga Challenge
17 – Run 3 Miles
18 – Yoga Challenge
19 – Ab Challenge, Run 2.5 Miles
20 – Yoga Challenge
21 – ab challenge, 3 mile Run
22 – Nada
23 – 2.75 Mile Run
24 – Nada
25 – Nada – came home sick as a dog!
26 – Nada – still sick
27 – Nada – sensing a pattern, so pathetic…
28 – Nada
29 – 2.75 mile run
30 – Yoga Challenge
31 – Yoga Challenge
So the results are 19 of 31 days I worked out; I won’t call it a failure, cause working out period is success, but I blew it on the challenge front this month. I have discovered that while the Yoga Meltdown was a good workout and I think benefited my balance and flexibility, I get very bored with video work outs.
Today is my first official run, the Flat Five. I’m nowhere near where I thought I would be for this run as far as training goes, so I hope to finish, without making a fool of myself.
Next up, the August Challenge! Same idea as the month before, alternating regular work outs with an additional challenge; this month’s focus, buns & thighs!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
July Challenge
I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ll say it again, I’ve got some AMAZING friends, and I’m so very thankful for them. They are the kinds of friends that motivate, challenge, support, assist, and best of all (if there had to be a best) laugh with you when you need it the most.
In this group of friends, there are a few of us that have been working out, trying to kick our butts back in to shape, or train for a run/race, whatever. In June, we did an Ab Challenge together, only took 15 minutes or so, 5 different exercises, and we did it almost every day since June 11 or so. The July challenge is going to be Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown. Deal is since most of us are also running or otherwise working out so we will do the Meltdown four days a week. Hmm…I run three days a week, so I guess that means July 1 marks the day of my first month of attempting to work out every day. Considering my first run/race is August 1, let’s hope I can still walk at the end of the month!
We’re doing measurements and before and after pictures (for ourselves), nothing more humbling than that! And to report on the running outside effort, it is improving, my legs are getting more used to the concrete, shin splints aren’t as bad as they were, and I actually find it more motivating to run outside than at the gym but I sure do miss that AC!
In this group of friends, there are a few of us that have been working out, trying to kick our butts back in to shape, or train for a run/race, whatever. In June, we did an Ab Challenge together, only took 15 minutes or so, 5 different exercises, and we did it almost every day since June 11 or so. The July challenge is going to be Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown. Deal is since most of us are also running or otherwise working out so we will do the Meltdown four days a week. Hmm…I run three days a week, so I guess that means July 1 marks the day of my first month of attempting to work out every day. Considering my first run/race is August 1, let’s hope I can still walk at the end of the month!
We’re doing measurements and before and after pictures (for ourselves), nothing more humbling than that! And to report on the running outside effort, it is improving, my legs are getting more used to the concrete, shin splints aren’t as bad as they were, and I actually find it more motivating to run outside than at the gym but I sure do miss that AC!
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