Well - since I last posted, I didn't bike and I didn't do yoga. I DID go on another 2 mile jog, and then one more. And a little bit of swimming yesterday but it wasn't much and hardly counts - except for when you spend 9ish hours at a desk you should at least pat yourself on the back for doing something remotely active.
In other fitness related activities, I watched that documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and started using a website to track my eating and workouts - at least for a bit so I can hone in on the big issues and try to do better. The documentary is about a couple dudes who are overweight, have chronic medical issues (probably from malnutrition) and work themselves back into better health by juicing. Like the one dude didn't eat solid food for 82 days or something. I'm certainly not considering anything that extreme but don't mind the idea of a bit of detox. I think it has to be more than a few days to really have significant impact but from a psychological perspective it could be the right amount of focus on what you're taking in to stop consuming processed junk and unhealthy food in favor of real food - fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, etc.
Just a consideration at this point. I think it would take a ton of planning and effort which I don't seem to have the ability to handle lately - I have cooked one meal in the last 2 weeks and have yet to figure out how to consistently bring my lunch to work. Old habits are long gone and I need to make it a priority again.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Running Journal #2
Today was another 1.5 mile jog. It wasn't something I came home from work dying to do but that's probably because I was hungry and tired and needed a break. I think it's best if I just get home, puff on the inhaler, change, and head out quickly, but I'm trying not to snack at work - which means I come home ravished. Then I eat. Then I wait. Then I feel lazy.
Needless to say it wasn't the same energy level I had on Monday but I still ran the whole way, despite increased asthma and allergy symptoms. Heat and humidity were lower though, and my walk home from the park was super nice. I think one of my favorite parts of running is just getting to be outside for a bit, staring at the trees and smiling at people while I listen to good music.
Hopefully my asthma won't be as bad next week - The next run planned is 2 miles on Saturday, plus a bike ride tomorrow and some yoga on Sunday. Simple enough!
Needless to say it wasn't the same energy level I had on Monday but I still ran the whole way, despite increased asthma and allergy symptoms. Heat and humidity were lower though, and my walk home from the park was super nice. I think one of my favorite parts of running is just getting to be outside for a bit, staring at the trees and smiling at people while I listen to good music.
Hopefully my asthma won't be as bad next week - The next run planned is 2 miles on Saturday, plus a bike ride tomorrow and some yoga on Sunday. Simple enough!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
#11
A long overdue update on my list - I bought myself a piece of jewelry - a cute little ring from an Etsy seller that I had my eye on. Not very expensive, but I love wearing it and it makes me smile knowing it was something special I did for myself.
Also I'm almost 3 months past 30 and have 19 things left on my list, 2 of which are probably not going to happen, 1 didn't work out due to weather and the others may or may not be in progress - and I can't help but think I need a new list. But I'm going to keep at this one until the end of the year at least. Surely many of the remaining items will happen. I hope I can make it so.
Also I'm almost 3 months past 30 and have 19 things left on my list, 2 of which are probably not going to happen, 1 didn't work out due to weather and the others may or may not be in progress - and I can't help but think I need a new list. But I'm going to keep at this one until the end of the year at least. Surely many of the remaining items will happen. I hope I can make it so.
Running
Back on the running bandwagon after 2 months off post-half marathon and just in time for the heat of summer. I'm not sure how I came to the conclusion that I wanted to spend more money on another 12 weeks of training and one very long 13.1 mile run around town, but I did. I think it's mostly because I wasn't as happy as I should have been with my results this past April and my attitude was poor. I'd love a do-over and I can't help but think that being finished with school will give me the opportunity (and energy) to stick with my training. Plus I found a more reasonable program and I have some confidence knowing that I DID do it once before.
So I'm going to do a little journaling to track my runs and keep myself on target. I also want to keep my overall goals in mind. Namely: increase my fitness, feel better, improve my speed, and develop a real sense of pride in my accomplishments. And of course, stay positive all along.
Training for the October half marathon begins the last week of July so until then I'm working on getting back to the 5k. Yesterday was my first run - 1.5 miles, 95 degrees (lower humidity though), after work. Remembered my iPod, forgot my watch, kept myself going slow and steady and just enjoyed being outside. It was a good run and I didn't have to do any walking (just when I got a sip of water). By the end I was tired, but not too sore today. Planning on getting back out there tomorrow for another 1.5 again without my watch - didn't miss it and kept my focus on my surroundings and how I felt instead of how many seconds I had left before I would allow myself a walk. It was a good start.
So I'm going to do a little journaling to track my runs and keep myself on target. I also want to keep my overall goals in mind. Namely: increase my fitness, feel better, improve my speed, and develop a real sense of pride in my accomplishments. And of course, stay positive all along.
Training for the October half marathon begins the last week of July so until then I'm working on getting back to the 5k. Yesterday was my first run - 1.5 miles, 95 degrees (lower humidity though), after work. Remembered my iPod, forgot my watch, kept myself going slow and steady and just enjoyed being outside. It was a good run and I didn't have to do any walking (just when I got a sip of water). By the end I was tired, but not too sore today. Planning on getting back out there tomorrow for another 1.5 again without my watch - didn't miss it and kept my focus on my surroundings and how I felt instead of how many seconds I had left before I would allow myself a walk. It was a good start.
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