I'm hoping to begin this month with a bang, and keep up with my training the best I can.
I hate that I missed Saturday but was still sick. To make matters worse, Braden got the same bug I had, so we were both sick most of the day. bah. I have finally regained my energy and will get out and run tonight.
This month is going to be a busy one for sure! We have dance recital on the 16th, the twins are being christened on the 17th, Father's day on the 17th, Half marathon on the 23th, Chicago work trip on the 25th... I'm tired already just thinking about it.
But we are getting closer and closer to the big day, I think when the countdown clock hits the double digits I'm going to start panicking. lol
Keep on running, marathoners!
Monday, June 4
Friday, June 1
Not a good training week
The holiday on Monday just threw my whole week off. I didn't train on Monday, I didn't train on Tuesday. I did go on Wednesday and trained (even though there was so light right) for 30 minutes. Yesterday, I was in Hattiesburg all day long. It wasn't too hot but gosh, it was humid. I was sticky by the time I got home, and my hair looked like a poodle's.
By the time I got everyone fed, it was raining so I called it a day.
Woke up this morning with some sort of stomach bug. I'm not sure if it was something I ate, or a bug. Anyway, took 2 different types of medication, waited until they started working, and then headed to work. I have a slight headache, and I'm not feeling 100% today. I'm hoping I'll feel better by tomorrow morning, otherwise I'll have to forgo the run and do it Sunday alone. I don't want to do 11 miles alone. *sigh* So keep fingers crossed that I get my energy back by 4 AM tomorrow (that's what time I have to get up to make it by 6).
I need to get more gels too. My husband, the "energizer bunny", decided to see if the energy jelly beans actually worked. So he ate them. Ok, he does NOT need any help in the energy dept. I think he ended up going to bed sometime around 1 AM. nuff said.
I hope to see you in the morning.
By the time I got everyone fed, it was raining so I called it a day.
Woke up this morning with some sort of stomach bug. I'm not sure if it was something I ate, or a bug. Anyway, took 2 different types of medication, waited until they started working, and then headed to work. I have a slight headache, and I'm not feeling 100% today. I'm hoping I'll feel better by tomorrow morning, otherwise I'll have to forgo the run and do it Sunday alone. I don't want to do 11 miles alone. *sigh* So keep fingers crossed that I get my energy back by 4 AM tomorrow (that's what time I have to get up to make it by 6).
I need to get more gels too. My husband, the "energizer bunny", decided to see if the energy jelly beans actually worked. So he ate them. Ok, he does NOT need any help in the energy dept. I think he ended up going to bed sometime around 1 AM. nuff said.
I hope to see you in the morning.
Tuesday, May 29
Aaachooo!
Allergies. The poor air quality the past few days hasn't exactly helped. Congestion, headaches, sneezing. Add bloating, crankiness, and you have a deadly combination.
Saturday's run was great. Teamed up with Amy again (thanks Amy!) and finished at a decent time. I'd like to increase my pace, I want to finish in less than 8 hrs. But one day at a time, right?
Didn't get my haircut because I was too sleepy/tired by the time I got home. My son Cade was very clingy, I think he still was feeling crappy so that made it even worse. Try holding 2 toddlers, and making room for a 5 yr on the recliner. Fun times.
Headed to church Sunday morning. My niece was being confirmed, I'm her godmother and confirmation sponsor, so I had to be there early. Made it with just 5 minutes to spare. The more I try to be on time, the more I'm late. What's going on? It was a beautiful (long) service, but had to leave before I had a piece of cake at the reception because Candace was hungry.
Went home, and did nothing the rest of the day. Played with the kids and that's about the extent of my XT for Sunday.
Slept late (until 8) on Monday. I still remember when sleeping late meant getting up at noon. ha! Then we headed to Mother in Law's house for lunch. The kids had a great time, I had a chance to relax, we stayed all afternoon and came home around 5. I was so sleepy and didn't get my run in *blushing*. Why are Monday's so hard?
I'm looking forward to next month. My mom is finally coming home on June 7. I can't wait! I'm very much a "momma's girl".
*warning* vent to follow *warning*
I didn't start this whole marathon to lose weight. But I figured I would lose some weight because it came with the territory. Guess what? I have lost NOTHING and have actually gained a few pounds. It is so frustrating! I checked the BMI and according to that scale, my BMI (26) is on the overweight range.
My issue has more to do with my clothes no longer fitting than with the numbers on the scale. The longer I train, the bigger I get. I no longer know what to do. I'm not a junk food eater. My biggest splurge is a Coke once per week, I eat small portions, and I think I eat fairly healthy (no cheeseburgers on a daily basis, no ice cream at night, etc).
So why are the pounds NOT dropping? I thought maybe I didn't really have anything to lose BUT according to the BMI scale, I'm not where I should be! I haven't exercised this hard in my life, not even before the kids. I did weight training before I had kids but never had I gotten this much exercise. I know I have at least 10 lbs to lose, so why am I not losing them?
Ideas, suggestions? I've started Weight Watchers again to see if that helps. It helps to think about what's going into my mouth so I'm going to try and see what happens.
Saturday's run was great. Teamed up with Amy again (thanks Amy!) and finished at a decent time. I'd like to increase my pace, I want to finish in less than 8 hrs. But one day at a time, right?
Didn't get my haircut because I was too sleepy/tired by the time I got home. My son Cade was very clingy, I think he still was feeling crappy so that made it even worse. Try holding 2 toddlers, and making room for a 5 yr on the recliner. Fun times.
Headed to church Sunday morning. My niece was being confirmed, I'm her godmother and confirmation sponsor, so I had to be there early. Made it with just 5 minutes to spare. The more I try to be on time, the more I'm late. What's going on? It was a beautiful (long) service, but had to leave before I had a piece of cake at the reception because Candace was hungry.
Went home, and did nothing the rest of the day. Played with the kids and that's about the extent of my XT for Sunday.
Slept late (until 8) on Monday. I still remember when sleeping late meant getting up at noon. ha! Then we headed to Mother in Law's house for lunch. The kids had a great time, I had a chance to relax, we stayed all afternoon and came home around 5. I was so sleepy and didn't get my run in *blushing*. Why are Monday's so hard?
I'm looking forward to next month. My mom is finally coming home on June 7. I can't wait! I'm very much a "momma's girl".
*warning* vent to follow *warning*
I didn't start this whole marathon to lose weight. But I figured I would lose some weight because it came with the territory. Guess what? I have lost NOTHING and have actually gained a few pounds. It is so frustrating! I checked the BMI and according to that scale, my BMI (26) is on the overweight range.
My issue has more to do with my clothes no longer fitting than with the numbers on the scale. The longer I train, the bigger I get. I no longer know what to do. I'm not a junk food eater. My biggest splurge is a Coke once per week, I eat small portions, and I think I eat fairly healthy (no cheeseburgers on a daily basis, no ice cream at night, etc).
So why are the pounds NOT dropping? I thought maybe I didn't really have anything to lose BUT according to the BMI scale, I'm not where I should be! I haven't exercised this hard in my life, not even before the kids. I did weight training before I had kids but never had I gotten this much exercise. I know I have at least 10 lbs to lose, so why am I not losing them?
Ideas, suggestions? I've started Weight Watchers again to see if that helps. It helps to think about what's going into my mouth so I'm going to try and see what happens.
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