...I am DONE. Exhausted.
So yesterday, a cold I've been trying to fend off (thanks to my co-workers) hit me hard when I woke up... I ended up skipping out on circuit class (sorry!) but the extra sleep did me good. I took it easy all day... got my grocery shopping done (nary a rice cake or jar of peanut butter in sight now!), watched the movie Precious (it's really good!) and cooked a healthy stir-fry for dinner (lean pork n' zucchini n' carrots n' red peppers n' onions, oh my!)
Today was a different story. I guess the rest helped, because I felt a zillion times better. So I went out for a run, hoping to make it through 12k today. I wore my brand-new running shoes (thanks to Runner's Sole for exchanging a previous pair that were too tight!) and tried some new energy chews (I'm experimenting as I prep for my half-marathon). I only ate a couple and didn't bring them with me, 'cause I thought I was only going to run 12k... but I felt SO insanely good while running (windstorm and all)... that I ended up running 21.1k! That's a half-marathon, baby... yeah! Ran it in 2:25:00, which I thought was respectable (especially given that I was running against that brisk wind for a lot of it).
But the fun didn't stop there. After stretching (using my classic Fit Centre moves) and showering (I was gross)... I got to work in the kitchen. I made a big batch of them sweet potato pancakes (yum), grilled a big batch of chicken (ugh) (sorry, gettin' real sick of chicken), made an experimental pot roast in my new slow cooker (well i did that before running... it turned out alright, but i needed to spice it up a bit more methinks!), sliced a bunch of veggies and some apples for the food dehydrator... after all that and the cleanup... I have now collapsed in front of the TV :) So I thought it was a good time to update the blog and reflect on the weekend.
It's amazing to me how one day, the body can tell you it needs rest; and the next day, be raring to go. I don't know if it was the new shoes, or the new chews (that rhymes! ha!), or something mental... but I felt lighter than the air I was running through today. I only started to struggle from 17K onward, and I was proud of myself for pushing through to the finish.
It made me realize today that my hard work at the Fit Centre is paying off in ways I didn't expect. I might chide myself that the number on the scale is not perfect right now... but my physical fitness has improved a LOT since I started the program last fall... and I am so grateful for that. I am warrior! Hahaha.
Now let's work on that mental fitness and motivation, ya? :) It's been a struggle the last couple of months... there's been a lot going on. But I finally feel as though my head is clearing... and I hope that bodes well for the rest of my fitness journey.
Hope the rest of you had a great weekend!
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Ok I am finally going to post Tracy,I can't just let you talk all alone!
Yes! I am finding this a struggle!
I joined oct 1 last year and it has taken me this long to get down the 30 something I have lost.I say 30 something because I tend to be gaining and losing the same 4 pounds each week!
My Fitness level, like yours, has gotten so much better, I look different(so I am told) but i still don't see it myself.
I love running and am saddened I missed joining the run club, I hope it's not to late for that!
I would like to say for me and I am sure for many of us, stress plays a huge part in the fitness/bulge battle we all seem to fight.
If it were not for the trainers at the fit centre and their motivation and pushing, I would not still be here, so a big thanks to all of you at KFF!!!
I am currently in Grande Prairie Alta. and missing the gym alot, but I have managed to get out for a brisk morning run each day!
See every one at the gym Wed.!
Tammy Nelson
hey Tammy! thanks so much for writing... i was starting to feel like i was talking to the wall ;) or at least, just Tracy Z. haha :)
wow, 30-something pounds... that's AWESOME! good for you!! but i know what you mean about the impact of stress. i am definitely an emotional eater... whenever something is on my mind, or i'm stressed or anxious, my hand is in the cookie jar... like, 12 times ;) hahaha!
and my weight has also been stuck... probably mostly because i've had a hard time sticking to the diet this time around... but also because i'm running pretty consistently as i train for this half-marathon, and i is HUN-GRY!!!! so that's been an issue.
anyway, good luck in your journey... and if you EVER want a running buddy (i usually run much shorter distances than what i did yesterday!) let me know! i'm all over it.
:)tp
HI Tracy, I too am guilty of letting you go it alone - thanks so much for blogging it helps this whole journey feel like a team effort - as do all the efforts of the super KFC group - it feels so comfortable to go to class and not feel out of place with all the extra #'s to lose - the other gyms scare the heck out of me - but KFC just feels like home and we're all made to feel so welcome - that has really been huge for me and kept me coming back for more of the torture (not really, just feels like it at the end of some days!) I am feeling so much better as far as energy and general fitness - it has been such a rewarding experience. Thanks to all.
thanks for sharing your thoughts, Leslie!! ya, it's nice to be surrounded by people you feel comfortable with, who have like-minded goals. i know everyone is inspiring each other!!!! keep up the great work.
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