A former Sylvan teacher had mentioned to me at one time that she had a blog. I have since "followed" her and read her posts. I then stumbled upon a few of her friend's blogs, and their friends' blogs....And now I find myself going back to read them.
Here are two "non-friends" that I find myself going back to read on occassion:
What blogs to you read?
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Week 3 Couch to 5k Training
I am not going to lie. I thought week three of training for this 5k was going to be make it or break it time. I really thought I was going to give up on myself and quit.
These were all thoughts that went through my end when I first started. But, I am proud to say I have done this workout three times this week, and it has been cake, relatively speaking. My entire life I have used my heart problems as an excuse not to do something. But no more! I am putting my foot down....until next week when I have to run 5 minutes continuously.
It is human nature right? Consistently saying "I can't." This phrase has been my mantra my entire life. Call it a midlife crisis, but I am tired of I can't. I come from a family of runners. Cousins, aunts, uncles....they all ran. So, as the big 3-0 draws near, I am becoming a runner. Follow me on my journey. Feel free to join in. Post your comments. But mostly, be inspired. If I can do it, then you can do it.
Check it out at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
- 3 minutes of continuous running....without stopping?
- These people have got to be crazy.
- Isn't this entitled Couch to 5k?
- The Couch people are eating ice cream and watching The Biggest Loser, dreaming of being able to get in shape. The Couch people are the coulda/woulda/shoulda's that are still waiting for the magical wand.
- Why can't I just relieve stress the old fashion way of eating and eating and eating.
- 3 minutes
These were all thoughts that went through my end when I first started. But, I am proud to say I have done this workout three times this week, and it has been cake, relatively speaking. My entire life I have used my heart problems as an excuse not to do something. But no more! I am putting my foot down....until next week when I have to run 5 minutes continuously.
It is human nature right? Consistently saying "I can't." This phrase has been my mantra my entire life. Call it a midlife crisis, but I am tired of I can't. I come from a family of runners. Cousins, aunts, uncles....they all ran. So, as the big 3-0 draws near, I am becoming a runner. Follow me on my journey. Feel free to join in. Post your comments. But mostly, be inspired. If I can do it, then you can do it.
Check it out at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Sunday, May 1, 2011
My first 5k!
I DID IT! Never did I think I would complete a 5k! Some how a few coworkers decided that we should train to do one. This was on my bucket list I created a while back. Maybe I am experiencing an early mid-life crisis. Regardless of what it is, I decided to do it.
This all started when a group of us decided to participate in Live Healthy Iowa. I was the team captain, and I did not want to take my job lightly. I decided I wanted to set an example for my kids. I was working out on my own at home....not spending anything except for maybe $10 on some DVD's. One of these was a Dancing with the Stars DVD, and the boys and I had oodles of fun doing this together. I know I looked like a complete fool, but memories is what counts. Then the talk began of running. I used to think running was like physics or geometry. You learned it for High School or college, and then you did not need to know it anymore. I also used my heart murmur as a reason to not have to do anything.
I started a training "regimen" that included increasing my walking and running each week. (I like the word regimen because it sounds so technical to what I am trying to accomplish). I went to a 5k put on my the Humane Society, knowing full well I was not going to be able to run the entire thing. My goal: to not be the last to finish. SUCCESS!
Lessons Learned from this 5k:R
Running outside is very much different than running on my treadmill in the basement.
Wind sucks!
If you put your mind to it, you can do it.
I am planning on running another one at the end of June, and I want to run most of this one. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. I KNOW I CAN!
This all started when a group of us decided to participate in Live Healthy Iowa. I was the team captain, and I did not want to take my job lightly. I decided I wanted to set an example for my kids. I was working out on my own at home....not spending anything except for maybe $10 on some DVD's. One of these was a Dancing with the Stars DVD, and the boys and I had oodles of fun doing this together. I know I looked like a complete fool, but memories is what counts. Then the talk began of running. I used to think running was like physics or geometry. You learned it for High School or college, and then you did not need to know it anymore. I also used my heart murmur as a reason to not have to do anything.
I started a training "regimen" that included increasing my walking and running each week. (I like the word regimen because it sounds so technical to what I am trying to accomplish). I went to a 5k put on my the Humane Society, knowing full well I was not going to be able to run the entire thing. My goal: to not be the last to finish. SUCCESS!
Lessons Learned from this 5k:R
Running outside is very much different than running on my treadmill in the basement.
Wind sucks!
If you put your mind to it, you can do it.
I am planning on running another one at the end of June, and I want to run most of this one. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. I KNOW I CAN!
Message of Hope
Today in church our Pastor's sermon was about hope. Hope that we would succeed. Hope that we would be forgiven. Hope we will be good Christians. I took this to heart today. I hope to have secure employment. I hope to be in the position to purchase a house as we have outgrown our current house. I hope for a lot of trivial things. But, I also hope for the health of my children and family. I hope that one day that my children will grow up to be citizens that contribute to society in a positive manner.
With a lot of things "up in the air" at this point, I decided it was time to put my words on paper. I have always thought that I could not be a stay at home mom, but as I think about it more I might be able to be. Income wise, that will not happen. I want my children to be able to have family vacations and experience things I never did. Finding a job is difficult enough, but since this is the second time in 10 months, I should be a pro! I vow to stay positive in this new journey, and I promise myself to not cry on a daily basis...WHY? Because I have HOPE!
With a lot of things "up in the air" at this point, I decided it was time to put my words on paper. I have always thought that I could not be a stay at home mom, but as I think about it more I might be able to be. Income wise, that will not happen. I want my children to be able to have family vacations and experience things I never did. Finding a job is difficult enough, but since this is the second time in 10 months, I should be a pro! I vow to stay positive in this new journey, and I promise myself to not cry on a daily basis...WHY? Because I have HOPE!
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