Races from the Past

I just realized I have never shared any of my races from the past.  I haven't done too many, I really got into it last year.  It's been fun.  As I've been starting to run a little more and work towards my next 10 K I've been thinking about my races from the past and how I'd like to improve.  Whenever I do a race all I'm thinking about is going against myself and beating my time from the race before.  

This was my first Race.  The Biggest Loser 5K March 2011.  It was so much fun!

 

(w/ Daris)

After the race....I look beat...haha.  We took pics and got autographs from some of the past Biggest Loser contestants.   

(w/ Sam, Love him! :)

(w/ Sarah....isn't she cute, so sweet too!) It started to rain after I finished.

 (w/ Ada & Adam...very cool)

Ada signed "Be the Standard" on my shirt...I think that has a lot of power and meaning to it.  I do want to be the standard, I want to be an example, not only to my children and family but to others as well!

My stats:

3.1 miles/5K  Time: 34:28

In my division/age/gender: 18th out of 80

Overall: 129 out of 572

I felt pretty good for my 1st 5K!

Then, I took on my 2nd race ever....a 10K...6.2 miles.  

Kanab 10, May 7, 2011

  

Haha...the kids couldn't look into the Sun.  I love that they were there to see me finish!

My stats:

 44 out of 107 women.  

There was 167 total running. 

My official time was 59:22

Now I'm working to beat that dang time for my next 10K in 35 days....yikes.  I hope I can do it!

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In that same Month on May 28, 2011 I did a Midnight 5K with my sister in law and mother in law.

It was an interesting experience but I couldn't see a darn thing while running, I thought I might trip in a pot hole and fall...scary! Plus I had a fever and felt very sick....blah.  It wasn't too good.  I still beat my 5K time though.  Yay!

It's funny I can totally see how my body has changed since then.

Overall: 228 out of 625 peopleMy Stats:

101 out of 402 women

24 out of 79 in my age group

Time: 29:46

Doing races has really helped, giving me something to really work toward.  During the summer I didn't really stay consistent with running and I stopped running for a while during the winter.   When I started back up with it in January 2012 I felt like I had to start back over a little bit.  But, I don't want to go that long again without running.  It's weird how I dread it but enjoy it at the same time...LOL.

Wish me Luck for my next 10K...eeekk! I workout every day besides Sunday, but I only get a chance to run Fridays and Saturdays every week.  Any tips for me to improve my time and get faster??

Have a great weekend! My measurement stats are coming tomorrow. Plus, be on the look out for a really Fun review and Giveaway of something that has to do with Scrapbooking in the next couple weeks....so excited for this! :)

The Moment of Truth....

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I last took my measurements and weight 2 weeks ago.  I will not get on a scale or measure again until the 2 week mark.  So, we'll see if there is any difference again next time.  I was hoping to go down in weight this time, but NO! It's kinda disappointing that the scale is not budging between 139 & 140.  It sorta ticks me off!! But, I know I shouldn't focus so much on a number, I know I'm building muscle and as long as my inches keep changing I will be happy!  But, still it is frustrating. I know I still need to drink more water.  I have not had less than 7 workouts in a week, sometimes I get 8, but I will not go below 7.  I am doing okay with my eating.  I can do better this week.  So, here you have it....

The Measurements.

I did a few more measurements this time, I'll do this from now on to get a better idea of what's happening.

Weight- 140 (what's the deal?? But inches are a little smaller, so I can't complain)

Waist around belly button-31 3/4

Natural high waist- 29 1/4

Hips (right at top of hip bones) 34 3/4

Hips (right below hip bones) 37 1/4

Chest- 33 3/4 :( this is soooo sad.

R. relaxed arm (right in between elbow and shoulder)- 11 3/4

L. relaxed arm- 11 1/2

R. thigh (right in between knee and and hip)- 20

L. thigh- 20 3/4

R. calf (right between ankle and knee)- 14 1/4

L. calf- 14 1/2

Last time 1/13/12
Weight- 139
Waist around belly button- 32
Natural Waist- 29 1/2
Hips (around hip bone area)- 36 3/4
Chest- 34
Right Relaxed arm (bicep)- 12
Left arm (bicep)- 11 3/4
Right Thigh- 21 1/4
Left Thigh- 21 3/4

I can't always go by weight or inches but in how I feel.... and I feel great! I love having exercise as a complete habit and high again.  I will be doing a 10K on March 17th, so I'm working to hopefully beat my last 10K time.  That is the goal.  That would feel awesome!
I track all my workouts on www.dailymile.com.  It would be fun to have some friends on there.  I think it's another great place to have support and keep each other going.  I have no friends so far :( So, if you'd like to start keeping track of your workouts, see how you've improved and have friends keep you going check it out! Become my friend. You can track any type of workout not just running. I hope to see you there!

Have a great weekend!

Ready for Big Changes

The 3rd Monday in January is shown to be the most depressing. Hmmm....I'm not a big fan of Mondays for some reason... and that is an interesting fact.  Let's change that on this day! Listen to some Happy Music, treat yourself with something fun today. Sign up for a Race!  I did....I signed up for a 10K for March 17th.  It's been a while since I ran a race and I've only done one 10K in my life, it was last year!

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I'm also ready for a Big Change! I'm pretty active, I do okay at eating right. But, I have not reached my Ultimate Goal.  I need to practice better Portion Control for sure.  I'm ready to have BIG progress and all I know is that one good way to keep me motivated and going is to share it with you.  I will not let you down, I will not let myself down.  I'm ready to be in the best shape of my life.  Why not now? In my 30's.  Why not now and keep it going for the rest of my life...??!!

To find out your healthy weight range check out this chart

I'm 5'4, so I'd love to be about smack in the middle with 125.  So, that is my goal! 125, it seems like a good number, and very doable. (It's about 15 lbs from now) I want to hopefully reach that by May 19. A good reminder date for me, because it's mine and my hubby's Anniversary. Plus it's just in time for Summer!! But, I want to also be more toned and have it show! 

Hopefully I'll share an amazing "After" Pic in 3 1/2 months or so.  If not my complete "After" hopefully definite progress.  

To see my Fitness Story from the beginning Go Here!

How Am I going to get there??? I'm going to keep working out.  I will get no less than 7 workouts in a week.  I rest on Sunday. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays I work out 2 times a day (morning and night). Plus I'll be training for a 10K so I'll hopefully have some good run time in there somewhere. By Workout I mean I break out into a good sweat on each workout. I'm hoping to get 8 or 9 workouts in each week, but that doesn't always happen, so I will make sure I have no less than 7 each week. To follow my workouts go Here

The big part I will have to change is my eating.  I haven't been doing to bad, but nothing has changed in my weight.  So, I must need to change something in my diet.  I will not deprive myself because I know that only leads to binging and I want to eat in a way that I can the rest of my life.  I'm going to try for lean proteins, good carbs, lots of veggies and hopefully no processed foods and refined sugars all week, giving my self one free day a week (with still definite portion control on that day).  I will practice portion control on all days.  I want to get good at making meals we like but using healthier food substitutions in recipes, etc.  I WILL drink 64 oz of water each day! Maybe this is one reason I haven't budged on the scale....???

We will see how this goes! I hope you follow along.  I will just imagine you are because that will keep me going :) I'll share as much as I can as I go.  Please encourage, send me eating tips or anything that may help.  If you want to make your own goals and try a long with me that would be fun!

Let's do this! I'm ready!

My Progress

It's been a while since I last took my measurments.  I last did it back in June.  Although my weight hasn't changed much, I love to see that all my hard work has paid off and I'm making progress, building muscle and feeling soooo great! It's such a difference than how I felt even a year or so ago.  I love the feeling of feeling Healthier and fitter!!  Wahoo!  A Healthy BMI for me would mean I need to weigh 129 (I'm 5'4).  That would be awesome. But, we will see what happens.  As long as I feel great and I'm continuing to exercise and eat a balanced diet I don't care what I weigh.  It would feel great to get there though, I'm not going to lie. It's only 10 pounds away!

Current Measurements 1/13/12

Weight- 139

Waist around belly button- 32

Natural Waist- 29 1/2

Hips (around hip bone area)- 36 3/4

Chest- 34 (I need a little help in this area...haha, I got nothing)

Right Relaxed arm (bicep)- 12

Left arm (bicep)- 11 3/4

Right Thigh- 21 1/4

Left Thigh- 21 3/4

Last measurments (6/24/11)

Weight- 138

Waist around belly button- 33.5

Natural waist- 32.25

Hips- 38 1/2

Chest- 34

Right relaxed arm- 11.8

Left relaxed arm- 12

Right Thigh- 22.2

Left Thigh- 22.5

Have a fun weekend!!