Its been a crazy week or so...

So, its been a crazy two weeks..I adopted a kitten that I have named so far PITA, toying with other names (Pain in the A$$)..but, only say in the most lovingly way. Its been interesting to say the least, seeing as this is my first cat. I don't really like the 20+ attempt sneak attacks of my feet a day. Its like either she's sleeping or in attack mode. I completely slacked off on my workouts last week. I missed some of my walking days..but, I did keep up with the most important day of the week..my 8 mi walk over the weekend. It was weird because I did it at the gym. The most entertaining part was, I was able to read a book while I was walking. It was an endurance walk so I set my speed to 3.5 and went..thats a nice speed where you feel like you are going somewhere but still able to stare at a book with out falling on your face. (The book I was reading was Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen...which I loved..I love her writing..such a fan. Can't wait to read her new one.) It was nice to be inside in the A/C..but, I missed being able to be outside in the sunshine, seeing trees galore and actually feeling like I'm accomplishing something by knowing that I am going some place rather than on a stationary machine...

This week I've done much better with my training..I worked hard on my 3 mi days. My times have gotten much better ..Minutes have been melting off. This weekend, we are moving up to 10 mi on Sat..looking foward to it..Its prob going to take 3 hrs, but when I finish..I feel great...and am usually hungry as hell. Did make a mistake of going to Cici's last week..but, its alright..my diet has been going rather well this week as well..like tonight I made Jerk Chicken, with Couscous and peas...it was yummy..Pita attempted to get into my plate, so I would like to think that she agrees. I hope all of my hard work this week shows on the scale. I'd like to drop some more weight before I go back to work in a few weeks..I can't believe the summer has gone by so quickly! Alright just realized Glee was on...so I'm going to go watch Wheels for probably the 20th time.

Thanks Heishman!

Thank you Amy Heishman for reintroducing me and giving me a reason to be back on Blogger! ..though, I have to change it around a bit..not doing the Couch to 5k anymore. Instead I'm training to do the Avon 2Day Walk for Breast Cancer..which is a feat in itself...39.3 miles in two days...26.2-Day 1. Right now we are up to walking 6 miles for our endurance walks, which I love the long walk days..but, my walking and training buddy Kristy does not like..:D Next Saturday we are moving up to 8 miles! I have to find a new place to walk..we currently train mostly at the Greenway in Gastonia, but its going to start getting old to be walking back forth..esp on the end that seems to go nowhere and ends on Hudson. >.<>

Speaking of Avon Walk..we have scored our first real fundraising event..Pizza Night at Simonetti's in Belmont..so, local peeps be prepared..Event coming soon! August 15th, we are going to be at Simonetti's..He is going to be giving 10% of proceeds for the day to us! We have to bring the customers in..so, I'm in the process of creating a poster and hitting up my friends! :D

Just completed Week 2!!

I almost didn't go though. I've been sick all weekend and I should have completed the week on either Fri or yesterday which discouraged me, but the weather was nice so I decided to just go. I was the usual nervousness for training in my neighborhood, but I was like what the hell..just go. I wasn't as fast I was on the treadmill..but, I still made good time. My mile was 14:33 (according to my ipod) which it had been 14:04 on the treadmill..but, I figure there is nothing forcing me to go a certain speed out on the road so my time outside is more realistic. My legs were tired and I felt like walking a few times, but I pushed through anyway...The best part was two of my neighbors that I usually talk when I'm out walking Maddie stopped me to tell me that they were so proud that I was out there running! It felt nice to hear that others were noticing my efforts in a good light. My neighbor from across the way even said that inspired her to go back to Nutrisystem :)

So, now I am on to Week 3..I'm nervous, I think this is the point where you actually have to really start going distances..if anything I'm going to go really slow and go from there...I understand the whole science of endorphins (sp??) now..well, not completely...I feel so good when I'm finished with my workout. Its like I totally could just smile and laugh. GREAT feeling. I hope the weather stays nice..I'd like to continue to keep running outside..Well, time to get ready for another week with my kiddos! Usual Sunday Night ritual...laundry, dishwasher, dinner..I hope everyone has had a wonderful Sunday! :D

Hump Day is almost over..

So...W2D2 completed! Is it weird that my legs hurt when I'm walking, but feel better when I am in the running portions??? I hope this pain in my shins eventually go away, because its getting annoying..I don't want to slow down but its painful!! It feels good to be one of the elite's at the YMCA who is running..though everyone is probably thinking that I am weird because I go through intervals of running, walking, running, walking, etc....I'm getting to the point where I DON'T CARE what people thing of me...which is a struggle for me. I think I'm going to have to buy new gym shoes soon..my shoes are starting to feel worn. Would it be bad to run in X-trainers? (Until I can afford to go out and buy some new nike's) I really don't like those shoes so its probably not going to happen.

In other news..I'm officially signed up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, which I am totally pumped for! My team, the Streetwalkers (funny, huh? Kristy came up with the name..:D) and I are getting together to brainstorm what we need and want to do for fundraising this weekend. Each of us has to come up with $1800 each. Total of $7200!! I think we can do it though! I'm thinking raffles, bbq sales, email campaigns, etc. I'm working on writing my testimonial for my walk page but, here is a link to my Avon Walk page. Alrighty...I'm going to find some trouble to get into. Good Night!

Happy March!!

I think this has been the fastest February I've had in a long time. It just flew by! So...W2D1 DONE! It was tough though...I need to make sure that I stretch before I run...my legs started to hurt almost immediately, it weird I didn't feel winded at all but, my legs were hurting. I hope this is just growing pains and goes away before the end of the week. I'm proud of myself..I kept going even though my legs hurt and the temptation to stop was "running" wild. So, here's my question..who should I trust...the treadmill said I ran a mile in 16:33, but, my ipod said I ran a mile in 14:32..which I totally want to believe my ipod because that was fantastic!! But, I don't know who to trust..both of them could be inaccurate. I hope my time just keeps going down..I'd like to ultimately run the mile around 10 minutes..but, we'll see..I don't know if that is going to happen.

My day was a pretty good one. Work was relatively drama free..the kids were happy..I somewhat followed a healthy diet with one exception. I did pretty well portions. My exception is that one of my coworkers gave me a pack of peeps. I so could not resist them! They were delicious! I didn't eat them in one sitting but the whole pack was gone before I left work. I really don't feel too bad about it. I usually only get peeps once a year and this could be my feast for 2010. I do have to say, I miss Target's red peeps...they were the best. Now, onto dinner...what should I make that is going to hold me for the rest of the night...Yesterday was a disaster...I didn't eat a complete meal so I snacked and binged periodically through the day. If I don't have enough food in the house that is when my healthy eating goes out the window. Oh to be rich and not worry about how much it is going to cost to go to the grocery store. Well, I think thats that for now. Its high in sodium but, I'm thinking red beans and rice for dinner. Yummy!

Maddie, enjoying the sunshine!

Busy, Busy Day...

So, it was a gorgeous day here in the neighborhood (Cramerton). I feel like I had a really productive day. I took my dog Maddie for a 1.25 mile walk and then took her home and then I did my C25k training. It was a little bit more difficult this time around, I did it outside instead of on the treadmill..but, I felt really good afterwards! I'm pumped to start Week 2! I need to get my diet in track so I can start losing weight! I'm feeling better from the exercise, so now I need to get my eating habits in check!

Once I was finished with my training..I ran inside and got ready to go. Kristy, Lisa, and I all went to Charlotte and registered to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I'm super excited! Somehow, we decided to make me the Team Captain for our team the Streetwalkers (Kristy's idea!)..so i'm pumped..we need to finish the online registration process and then we can start hitting people up for money, and training..though I am already feeling good since I'm working on my 5k's!

So, now I'm trying to think of ideas for fundraising..so far we've thought of a raffle, using Cici's Pizza and possibly some other things. I'm actually going to post my blog for once onto my facebook account..so, any ideas?

It was a Lovely Saturday!