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Today was so cold and gray; it’s hard to believe anyone was at the gym. I have VERY exciting news. I lost another pound last week AND…..Today I ran for 20 straight minutes!!! No walking, just running! I was so scared I wouldn’t make it, but I did. It’s amazing, I felt like I could conquer the world. I know I’ll be ready for my race in April….I must confess though, I was Fat-Skinny Girl today. I ran 20 minutes, but indulged in free pizza and dessert. Oh well, win some lose some J
Today I ran for 8 minutes, not once, but twice, that’s so unreal!!!!! The Nike iPod lady let me know I ran my fastest mile to date. I ran 1.96 miles in 32 minutes. I can’t wait until I break the 2 mile point; I’m so close I can taste it. I’ve got some things planned to get my new running website up and “running”. That’s cheesy I know…
Nothing really exciting today, I went to the gym; I did three 5 minute running intervals spaced by 3 walk intervals. It feels good to be able to run without feeling like I’m a second from quitting. I’m eating a lot better, which of course makes me feel better….oh but there was this lady with these super long Tweety Bird false eyelashes and bad makeup walking around the track, that gave me a good laugh, enough to pull me through the last run…. I’m cooking up a website… I’ll keep you posted. I played the wii fit for the first time, this time I did break a sweat, I’m not so good with the tight rope, But it killed it with the running, go figure?
I got a Wii, its soooo much fun. Boxing, tennis, bowling, fishing, it’s great. I almost broke a sweat, and my arm is definitely tired. This is not your traditional game console.
Another good run…This time hurt a lot less, it was much less painful than that Indian woman threading my eyebrows, which do look fabulous….. I guess beauty costs….It was too cold to run outside, so I went to the gym. I felt so cute in my new matching outfit, anyway, I ran in 5 min. intervals for about 30 mins, 13 of which were jogging. Then I went to the workout room and did the elliptical with arms, for 30 Mins. Then I went grocery shopping and bought broccoli, spinach, fruit, salad etc.
Good News, I went to the mall and bought some new Nike’s that have the slot for my Nike iPod sensor and it works like a charm. Bad News, I went to Mrs. Fields Cookies, Worse news, they had buy 3 get 3 free. Not as bad news, I shared…that’s like negative calories right???? LOL! Anyway, I ran/walked the track at the gym, after I ran into my ex-best friend’s brother and sister AND my ex-boyfriend’s Uncle. I think I need a new gym… Nonetheless, I did just under 2 miles in 30 minutes, it was a lot easier than Monday’s workout, and did the elliptical for 20 mins.
For the 1st time, I felt like I didn’t have to force myself to go to the gym…dare I say it almost felt like a habit…any way, I’m at the next stage in my training (5 min running intervals) and today, I almost quit. Not b/c I was too tired or out of breath, but the burn in my legs, man it was awful, felt like punishment…then I did a little mind over matter, and completed my 30 min run/walk. Also it helped to see the old man who cheered me on the last time. After all this, I took a few minutes to re-coop and stretch, then I tried this fun little machine, it’s like an elliptical and stair climber in one. It was cool to see what tall people see, as you have to step up pretty high off the ground. Anyway I completed 20 long minutes on this contraption, and called it a day. My inaccurate Nike charts are attached. By the way Tyler Perry and Oprah both agree that it’s cathartic to write, so you’ll definitely see more these emails. Thanks!
While everyone else was in the Love Zone, Me and the lil sister hit the gym. I was amazed at all the available parking spots, everyone was at home eatin’ chocolate and I was burning calories around the track. I have to toot my own horn and say I lost 3 lbs last week! However to my disappointment, my Nike iPod distance tracker thingy has failed me, it was only picking up like every other step. I think it needs to be calibrated. Anyway, it was a great workout, and I increase the intensity on Monday. After 27 minutes around the track, we hit the workout room and did 20 minutes on the elliptical machine (Level 3)…but, I must tell the truth, I too indulged on the V-day cake and chocolate J
