3 mile walk/run with Jay and Em....Abi keeps managing not to participate!
It is not easy for me to exercise with other people!!!!
Everyone goes too fast or too slow.......what will I do when I start out at the actual 5 K event????
Also, I realize that, If I am on day 7--there is only 18 more days! YIKES!!!!!!!
I must get serious this week!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Days 5 & 6
Friday--I attempted the 3.1 mile run....I probably ran close to 2 of the 3 miles, but not consecutively. My new theory, if I can continue to lengthen the amount of time that I run and shorten the amount of time that I walk, eventually the running times will blend together and I will be running the whole time! I have a ways to go.
The fun thing is that I am "training" almost every day, and in the evenings we are doing a family run or run/walk. Not always the whole family, but most of us.
I didn't sew on Friday, like I had hoped. However, the family went to the grand opening of the Tanger Outlets in Mebane! We wanted an opportunity to meet Stacy London ("what not to wear"). We stood in line for approx. 1 hour, were about 5 people from getting pictures made with her....and they whisked her away to accomodate her very tight schedule!
Abi was horribly disappointed!!!! (we all were.)
We got a couple of pictures, but we didn't get to meet her. We did overhear her comments to folks, she was very positive and affirming of everyone she spoke to.
Day 6, Saturday--Nutcracker rehearsal for the girls, all day long. Nutcracker rehearsal for Jay all morning! Costume work for me, all day long. Although, I have wonderful people who work with me and are doing a beautiful job!
Wonderful conversation with a group of Nutcracker workers and cast, about a 5K to support the work of the theatre---next year.
Did not want to run or walk either one! However, Em wanted to go for a run, so I put on my clothes and off we went, Jay and Em went about 2 miles, I went one and came back home. Guess I am not in a very good mood, have been around too many people for too long.
Hope today is a better day!
The fun thing is that I am "training" almost every day, and in the evenings we are doing a family run or run/walk. Not always the whole family, but most of us.
I didn't sew on Friday, like I had hoped. However, the family went to the grand opening of the Tanger Outlets in Mebane! We wanted an opportunity to meet Stacy London ("what not to wear"). We stood in line for approx. 1 hour, were about 5 people from getting pictures made with her....and they whisked her away to accomodate her very tight schedule!
Abi was horribly disappointed!!!! (we all were.)
We got a couple of pictures, but we didn't get to meet her. We did overhear her comments to folks, she was very positive and affirming of everyone she spoke to.
Day 6, Saturday--Nutcracker rehearsal for the girls, all day long. Nutcracker rehearsal for Jay all morning! Costume work for me, all day long. Although, I have wonderful people who work with me and are doing a beautiful job!
Wonderful conversation with a group of Nutcracker workers and cast, about a 5K to support the work of the theatre---next year.
Did not want to run or walk either one! However, Em wanted to go for a run, so I put on my clothes and off we went, Jay and Em went about 2 miles, I went one and came back home. Guess I am not in a very good mood, have been around too many people for too long.
Hope today is a better day!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Day 4
Today, I "cross-trained"! Went to the gym, did some "sprints" on the elliptical and did some strength training...then my favorite---squats with a weighted ball on the bosu ball!
I will be sore tomorrow! It has been a while since I was in the gym for weight training.
My plan for tomorrow is a 3.1 mile run at a slow pace. If I can make it, then next week, I will work on my speed.
Also, tomorrow, I must sew! Fritz needs a new suit, because he is a growing boy, and we cannot send him to the party in an ill-fitting suit. Also, he must be comfortable! This year, he will have a secret pocket in his jacket, so that he can easily find the mouse.
Another sewing task, that I may work on tomorrow, is butterflies! This year, the flower dance will be visited by a lovely butterfly! Now, I must make her lovely! My plan--two old pink tutus that had partially dry-rotted...rot has been cut away, and the tutus will be dyed, repaired and added to. The end result--if I am good--will be 2 lovely monarch butterflies with a little bit of Degas inspiration. I will attempt to post pictures.
I will be sore tomorrow! It has been a while since I was in the gym for weight training.
My plan for tomorrow is a 3.1 mile run at a slow pace. If I can make it, then next week, I will work on my speed.
Also, tomorrow, I must sew! Fritz needs a new suit, because he is a growing boy, and we cannot send him to the party in an ill-fitting suit. Also, he must be comfortable! This year, he will have a secret pocket in his jacket, so that he can easily find the mouse.
Another sewing task, that I may work on tomorrow, is butterflies! This year, the flower dance will be visited by a lovely butterfly! Now, I must make her lovely! My plan--two old pink tutus that had partially dry-rotted...rot has been cut away, and the tutus will be dyed, repaired and added to. The end result--if I am good--will be 2 lovely monarch butterflies with a little bit of Degas inspiration. I will attempt to post pictures.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Day 3
Today I thought I completed 3 miles in 35 min. This was walking and running--about 1/2 running. I went back and checked the mileage....it was only 2.8 miles.
But, I will take that. That is still a reduction in time for me, and greater endurance in the running part.
Last night, Em (check out her blog at http://emscorner-ejk.blogspot.com) and I had a conversation about the Gallup for the Gravy 5K. She asked me what kind of time one would need to win...she wants to come in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in her age group. I told her that I just wanted to complete the race and run the whole thing. Maybe I should have bigger goals! I must say, I am having fun! I used to run, years ago, while I was in college. That was my form of exercise. I would run 2 - 3 miles about 3 or 4 times each week.
Now, i am wishing that I never stopped!
Tomorrow, I need to head to the gym and do some strength training. I will take a break from the run/walk for tomorrow--or maybe I will use the elliptical...
But, I will take that. That is still a reduction in time for me, and greater endurance in the running part.
Last night, Em (check out her blog at http://emscorner-ejk.blogspot.com) and I had a conversation about the Gallup for the Gravy 5K. She asked me what kind of time one would need to win...she wants to come in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in her age group. I told her that I just wanted to complete the race and run the whole thing. Maybe I should have bigger goals! I must say, I am having fun! I used to run, years ago, while I was in college. That was my form of exercise. I would run 2 - 3 miles about 3 or 4 times each week.
Now, i am wishing that I never stopped!
Tomorrow, I need to head to the gym and do some strength training. I will take a break from the run/walk for tomorrow--or maybe I will use the elliptical...
Monday, November 1, 2010
update
AND now it is 14 mos. later!!!!
Life is crazy and I can never think of anything to write here!
Something new that is happening---my family is training to run a 5K on Thanksgiving day we have 24 days left to get ready.
I have been walking 2 - 6 miles at least 3 times each week, but I haven't been running...although I can walk as fast as I can run. I can easily do 3 miles in 45 min. I would love to be able to do 3 miles in 30 min. I know that I can knock some time off, but I do not know if I can knock of 15 min. in 3 weeks, but I guess i can work on it.
24 days.....i want to do this and do it well so that my family and I can be proud!!!!
Life is crazy and I can never think of anything to write here!
Something new that is happening---my family is training to run a 5K on Thanksgiving day we have 24 days left to get ready.
I have been walking 2 - 6 miles at least 3 times each week, but I haven't been running...although I can walk as fast as I can run. I can easily do 3 miles in 45 min. I would love to be able to do 3 miles in 30 min. I know that I can knock some time off, but I do not know if I can knock of 15 min. in 3 weeks, but I guess i can work on it.
24 days.....i want to do this and do it well so that my family and I can be proud!!!!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Finally....an update
Wow! This is pitiful, I haven't posted since the 2nd month of the year!!!! Now, it is September!
I will say that it has been a very busy year, full of many fun and exciting opportunities and some challenges along the way.
I am thinking of ways that I can be more disciplined about utilizing this space, without boring others to tears! So, having said that, check back in a few days to see if I have made any progress.
I will say that it has been a very busy year, full of many fun and exciting opportunities and some challenges along the way.
I am thinking of ways that I can be more disciplined about utilizing this space, without boring others to tears! So, having said that, check back in a few days to see if I have made any progress.
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