December 4 (a few hours late)

2010 brought me back to life in a lot of ways. I took control of what I was eating and lost (depending on the week in 2010) between 23 and 29 pounds. Now I'm taking control of my exercise. Soccer is a thing of the past, it doesn't interest me as much anymore.

So I'm starting to run.

Today I ran a 5K beside a girl I taught in 1st grade and then again in 3rd grade. It was awesome! She was such a trooper! It was cold but it felt wonderful to be part of it!

December 3rd

I should be asleep right now because I'm running a 5K with one of my students early tomorrow morning.

But it's blog time.

One thing in 2010 that has made me Really happy is Skype. I first got on Skype at my aunt Martha's house in New York and got to talk to my cousins in Austin, TX. Then we Skyped with my brother and Sofia in San Diego.

Then I got my new computer (heart). And now I can Skype with my mom, my dad, my brothers, Joy Kevin and Owen, and tonight I got to meet my cousin's new baby via Skype!!

It's so comforting to see your family. It makes me feel warm.

Love.

Raining on my training

Well, ok, this week wasn't so easy...

Sunday evening, I met my new buddy Owen.

Monday was Math Night at school and I was literally at school from 7:45am to 7:20pm. No exercise that night.

Tuesday I walked Pheebs when I got home, but with after school club and a 6:30 meeting, I did not run.

Wednesday, I was planning to go run at the gym AND do a Pilates class... but I did not. I sat and enjoyed the company of roommates and television and went to bed early.

Today, I went to the gym RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL and Ran 1.5 miles, and walked 0.3 miles. So, that's it for this week!

Tomorrow, I am prepping my house and kitchen for the Pampered Chef party*** on Saturday.

Saturday, my plan is to go running before the party. If I get a lot done as planned tomorrow evening, I will be able to :)

Not giving up! Just sort of a tired/exhausted week...

Go Team!

*** if any readers want to come, please let me know! : )

Weekend 5K training

Ok, well...

Saturday at noon, I was at the gym and I ran 1.5 miles on the treadmill. With the warm up and cool down, I did over 2 miles. yahoo!

Today, I was supposed to walk for 30-60 minutes. I was planning to do it at dusk with Pheebs, when I could take pictures of the beautiful trees in our neighborhood. But something wonderful happened today and I spent my evening not walking but traveling.

And I don't regret not walking for this wondrous event! More details soon.

I'll walk tomorrow :)

Well...

Ok, so here's the week's 5K training update:

Monday, I rested and planned.

Tuesday, I ran 1.5 miles with Phebe and it was oh my.

Wednesday, I went to the gym with Kelly and walked 2 miles at 4.3 mph (techically a jogging pace, according to the machine, but I just power-walked it)

And today, Thursday, I met Kelly at the gym after school and ran 1.5 miles at in 16 minutes (a little over 1o minute miles).

Friday is my rest day and I will take it. :) So... all in all... good start.

Next week will be a challenge because I have more things in the evenings next week (Math Night at school Monday, after school club and an appointment Tuesday, dinner with a friend on Thursday). But I'll find time. I made this commitment.

Go Team!

Curious?

Are you curious if I ran today? I was supposed to do 1.5 miles.

Guess what?

I did it!

Not very well. I decided to run around my neighborhood using this AWESOME tool that my friend Kristin told me about. Google Map Pedometer You can use the trail markers to mark out a route wherever and it gives you the mileage! She's the coolest for sharing this.

So, I mapped out my usual walking route with Phebe and it turned out to be 1.5 miles. So I decided to run it today. But here's my problem. My neighborhood is CRAZY hilly. So, I almost died. And I walked twice.

Next time, I'll run in the gym on the treadmill while I'm building up my endurance. Also, Phebe wasn't the best running buddy. She likes to stop and smell things. I need to do this on my own and walk her after.

Day 1: run 1.5 miles. Check. Two walks, but I ran up two giant hills so it all balances out.

Ok, 5K.

I'm embarking on a journey. It'll be a quick one but it's coming at a very necessary time. Very early in the morning on Saturday, December 4, I am going to run a 5K race with the Girls on the Run. I will be running with one of my 3rd graders. : )

But it's time to get my butt into gear. I'm putting it on my blog because I need to be accountable. I'm telling you, the (maybe) 6 of you who read this, that I am going to start a running program.

I have about 5 weeks.

Here's the schedule for this week. I will be posting each day I have something to do.

Monday: Rest (today). I mean, I had to have a day to make this plan, for pete's sake.

Tuesday: Run 1.5 miles at gym for accuracy, then drive walking routes in neighborhood measuring for distance (plus phebe walk)

Wednesday: Rest or Run/Walk. I will be run/walking at the gym with Kelly

Thursday: Run 1.5 miles (plus phebe walk)

Friday: Rest

Saturday: Run 1.5 miles (plus phebe walk)

Sunday: 30-60 min walk (with pheebs!)

Ok! Here goes! I don't want that 3rd grade girl to be held back because of me!