Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Time to get serious
As I said my runs are still a struggle. I get through them, I get my miles in, but I am having very few runs that I define as a good run. A good run to me is not necessarily fast (a relative term at this point) it's a run that I can get through and feel strong and like I could keep going when I am done. That happens maybe once a week for me. And I am blessed with the best summer running weather ever! I think a few things factor into this, 1 is my weight and 2 is that up until this post pregnancy running, I never ran alone. I always met friends, I always chatted my way through runs. Now I only run with someone once a week (my long runs) and I have nothing to do but be alone with my head and for some reason my head tells me that I should walk a lot on my runs. Grrr. I make it through my long runs without walking and yet I can't get through a 4-5 miler without walking. I seem to go out to fast, crash, walk a little, then run again. Oh well it is what it is. I told myself today that I am giving myself until 139 to still do these little walk breaks, then I am going to really concentrate on pushing myself. My feet...well that's just a whole different story. I basically hobble around, but it's manageable pain at this point.
Still haven't gotten on my bike, my mom was here last week and I never got around to it. soon, soon.
Harper is doing awesome. She is so so chatty. I love just sitting and "talking" to her. I wish she could stay this size forever.
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- Mnowac
- distance runner attempting to run a marathon in every state, vegetarian foodie, mediocre triathlete, sucky swimmer, mommy to Harper, tea lover, coffee drinker, animal saver, hubby snuggler, race addict, full time working 31 year old living in cleveland
Marathons so far
- Sept 2012 - Corning, NY - TBD
- April 2012 - Louisville, KY - TBD
- Sept 2011 - Erie PA - 4:25
- June 2011 - South Bend IN - 5 hrs+ (it was 98 degrees!)
- Dec 2010 - Rehoboth Beach DE - 4:26:06
- Nov 2010 - Huntington WV - 4:11:44
- Oct 2009 - Towpath - Cleveland area OH - 4:30:35
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2 comments:
I gained 43 pounds while I was pregnant. I only lost like 10-15 without trying. I swear my weight watchers because it holds you accountable. I also was in a group with some friends (one we did on our own without paying) and we posted everyday.
So you had to own what you ate everyday plus weigh in once a week. I was able to get down to 118, 2 lbs from pre-pregnancy.
However, since stopping weight watcher and starting running I am up to like 122. (I know you want to slap me right now)
SO I am going to start weight watchers when school starts back! Good luck with everything. It is much harder to keep off weight after baby for some reason.
Good luck with you're new plan, though I think you look beautiful no matter what. That's a nice picture of you - good color in your face! Smoochies!
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