Hiya!
Sorry for the hiatus-- always a zillion things going on, no? This week, it was attending to my sore calf. I went out for a run last Sunday and out of nowhere, it started to hurt. After researching calf strains online, I realized that heading out on a run partially dehydrated is NOT a good idea... apparently that's a major cause. So too is a lack of stretching. Rap my knuckles, please :) (But not my calves!)
However, I had a wonderful massage this morning and got that knot worked right out! A few more days of icing and resting, and I should be Boogie-ready!! I'm talking about Boogie the Bridge, of course... this Sunday! Will you be running or walking? Got a 5k or 10k or 21.1k goal to conquer? Or maybe you'll be one of those wonderful people cheering us on!! We need you. *I* will need you, especially at about the 17 or 18k mark when my body starts screaming "WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME? YOU WANT TO STOP!! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO STOP!!!"
I don't want to stop :)
Good luck to anyone else taking part in Boogie!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Therapy needed... stat.
Oh my GOSH, do I need to go out for a run. I am having a REALLY bad day. I'm stressed to the max at work, got in a phone fight with my mother last night, and am pondering some pretty big life questions at the moment.
I know the short-term cure would be a nice long RUN... but I am stuck at work until 7pm. But I swear, at 7:01pm I am going to rush home and get into my running gear and BOOK IT for as long as I can until it gets dark. Yup, I'm THAT stressed :)
Running has always been a good stress release for me... what are some of yours? I've mentioned before that mine used to involve food an awful lot (specifically, cookies) ;) Anyone else managed to break a similar bad habit?
On another note, what a fantastic circuit class and open house at the Fit Centre on Saturday! Grueling though... I was sweatin' buckets! Congrats to our winners... it would be nice to hear from you guys on this blog, to find out what worked so well for you... or from any of you, really! Inspire us!
I know the short-term cure would be a nice long RUN... but I am stuck at work until 7pm. But I swear, at 7:01pm I am going to rush home and get into my running gear and BOOK IT for as long as I can until it gets dark. Yup, I'm THAT stressed :)
Running has always been a good stress release for me... what are some of yours? I've mentioned before that mine used to involve food an awful lot (specifically, cookies) ;) Anyone else managed to break a similar bad habit?
On another note, what a fantastic circuit class and open house at the Fit Centre on Saturday! Grueling though... I was sweatin' buckets! Congrats to our winners... it would be nice to hear from you guys on this blog, to find out what worked so well for you... or from any of you, really! Inspire us!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Fast, yummy recipe!
First off, a big thank-you to trainers Amy and Lorilee for working my chest and arms SO BADLY the last couple of days, that I'm typing this with noodle arms ;)
Secondly, a big thank-you to trainer Amy for giving me a great recipe tonight! I happened to mention I was trying to think up something creative to make with ground turkey. She told me to mix it in a bowl with one egg, some mustard (I used a mix of yellow and dijon), and some curry (mix it well so the curry spreads evenly). Either bake it in a loaf or in muffin cups (my choice, to reduce the mess and cleanup!)... I baked 'em at 400F until they were cooked... AWESOME! I'm a curry lover... AND a fan of easy dishes to whip up... so this was a goodie.
Looking forward to circuit class and the open house in the a.m.! It's a tight race for Biggest Loser... best of luck to those of you in the running for the big prize!!!
Goodnight!
Secondly, a big thank-you to trainer Amy for giving me a great recipe tonight! I happened to mention I was trying to think up something creative to make with ground turkey. She told me to mix it in a bowl with one egg, some mustard (I used a mix of yellow and dijon), and some curry (mix it well so the curry spreads evenly). Either bake it in a loaf or in muffin cups (my choice, to reduce the mess and cleanup!)... I baked 'em at 400F until they were cooked... AWESOME! I'm a curry lover... AND a fan of easy dishes to whip up... so this was a goodie.
Looking forward to circuit class and the open house in the a.m.! It's a tight race for Biggest Loser... best of luck to those of you in the running for the big prize!!!
Goodnight!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Support = Success
Trainer Lorilee is the best.
I asked her to revamp my nutrition plan, especially for when I start my marathon training in June. I sent her my detailed training plan, which shows the gradually increased running distances in each of the 18 weeks.... and she developed such an awesome plan for me. Three different calorie counts depending on the day!
My training plan per week consists of 4 running days, 1 cross-training day (could be cycling, swimming, yoga, whatever), and 2 rest days. So on my rest days, because I still want to lose weight, I'll get an allowance of 1200 calories. On the three days per week when I do shorter runs, I'll get 1600 calories. I'll do one long run per week, and on that day (plus the day before, when I'll need the extra carbs), I get 1700 calories. We'll watch my training performance and adjust accordingly if need be.
Anyway, the fact she took the time to do this doesn't surprise me. That's partly what factored into my decision to sign up for the marathon... because I knew I'd have that support from the Fit Centre. And that's HUGE. I know I've mentioned before how much fitter I am because of the Fit Centre training I've been doing... and how much it's improved my running, especially my endurance... but to have that support on the mental and nutritional side as well is SO important. I knew I had to take advantage of this special gift I've been given to work with these trainers, and make this marathon happen THIS YEAR.
What are some of your big dreams? Would love to hear them!
I know people have had trouble posting comments. Don't get confused when it asks you to pick a profile from the drop-down menu. Just pick "name/url" and type your name in (leave 'url' blank) and it should work!
Happy dreaming!
I asked her to revamp my nutrition plan, especially for when I start my marathon training in June. I sent her my detailed training plan, which shows the gradually increased running distances in each of the 18 weeks.... and she developed such an awesome plan for me. Three different calorie counts depending on the day!
My training plan per week consists of 4 running days, 1 cross-training day (could be cycling, swimming, yoga, whatever), and 2 rest days. So on my rest days, because I still want to lose weight, I'll get an allowance of 1200 calories. On the three days per week when I do shorter runs, I'll get 1600 calories. I'll do one long run per week, and on that day (plus the day before, when I'll need the extra carbs), I get 1700 calories. We'll watch my training performance and adjust accordingly if need be.
Anyway, the fact she took the time to do this doesn't surprise me. That's partly what factored into my decision to sign up for the marathon... because I knew I'd have that support from the Fit Centre. And that's HUGE. I know I've mentioned before how much fitter I am because of the Fit Centre training I've been doing... and how much it's improved my running, especially my endurance... but to have that support on the mental and nutritional side as well is SO important. I knew I had to take advantage of this special gift I've been given to work with these trainers, and make this marathon happen THIS YEAR.
What are some of your big dreams? Would love to hear them!
I know people have had trouble posting comments. Don't get confused when it asks you to pick a profile from the drop-down menu. Just pick "name/url" and type your name in (leave 'url' blank) and it should work!
Happy dreaming!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Random
I came across a great quote that I wanted to share:
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice your gift." Steve Prefontaine
...compelling, no?
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice your gift." Steve Prefontaine
...compelling, no?
Would you rather...?
a) train for and run a marathon
b) give up chocolate, wine, AND cheese
In my last post, I spoke about the sheer terror of b)... and now, my colleague Tara Holmes is trying to convince me to run the marathon she's doing in Victoria this October.
Oh wait, now there's a third option:
c) give up chocolate, wine, AND cheese... because you're training for and running a marathon
...excuse me while I go dry-heave in the corner.
Here's the thing. I really, REALLY want to run a marathon at some point in my life. It's on my bucket list. But I'm not stupid... I realize the time and energy commitment this requires. I'm also aware that training for an October marathon means running excessively in the HEAT of a Kamloops summer. I'm also aware that I can solve that dilemma by forcing myself to wake up at 5am to go running... joy! I am also aware that I am NOT a morning person. So to sum up, training for this marathon is going to require a major lifestyle adjustment.
But then again... I am in the best shape I've ever been in right now (and still working to improve it), thanks to the Fit Centre, and I'm really happy with my running ability right now. And I have a meeting with trainer Lorilee this Friday night to go over my nutrition plan and develop a program that would match my training needs... IF I decide to sign up... so I do have that added support.
And reflecting on my last post, about setting concrete goals... well, a marathon definitely IS one in itself. But I think the training will force me to be super accountable about what I put into my body. Never will the whole "food for fuel" concept be so important.
But... still. A marathon?! REALLY? Am I really going to do this to myself?
Back to the dry-heaving...
b) give up chocolate, wine, AND cheese
In my last post, I spoke about the sheer terror of b)... and now, my colleague Tara Holmes is trying to convince me to run the marathon she's doing in Victoria this October.
Oh wait, now there's a third option:
c) give up chocolate, wine, AND cheese... because you're training for and running a marathon
...excuse me while I go dry-heave in the corner.
Here's the thing. I really, REALLY want to run a marathon at some point in my life. It's on my bucket list. But I'm not stupid... I realize the time and energy commitment this requires. I'm also aware that training for an October marathon means running excessively in the HEAT of a Kamloops summer. I'm also aware that I can solve that dilemma by forcing myself to wake up at 5am to go running... joy! I am also aware that I am NOT a morning person. So to sum up, training for this marathon is going to require a major lifestyle adjustment.
But then again... I am in the best shape I've ever been in right now (and still working to improve it), thanks to the Fit Centre, and I'm really happy with my running ability right now. And I have a meeting with trainer Lorilee this Friday night to go over my nutrition plan and develop a program that would match my training needs... IF I decide to sign up... so I do have that added support.
And reflecting on my last post, about setting concrete goals... well, a marathon definitely IS one in itself. But I think the training will force me to be super accountable about what I put into my body. Never will the whole "food for fuel" concept be so important.
But... still. A marathon?! REALLY? Am I really going to do this to myself?
Back to the dry-heaving...
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