Brawling at the Gym!

Okay, well not really…but almost.  So I achieved my 5K goals, and decided to “reward” myself and take off a couple days from working out, which turning into an entire week… my body was so stiff, and my sexy toned calf muscles were beginning to turn into mush, it was definitely time to get moving again.  Since we were having a crap-tastic rainy April day, me and the lil sister hit the gym instead of the park.   We went up to the track and there were about 7 rude little teenagers, hugged up with each other, slow grinding against the wall and STANDING on the track, not mention the others who deliberately ran the wrong way.  Every time I went past, I said “excuse me”, So after about 30 minutes of “excuse me”, and into my 2nd mile, they were still in the way, I don’t know if it was the adrenaline rush, or DMX barking in my ear, but I yelled “Excuse me, Excuse me, Excuse me!, and one bad little girl, thought she didn’t need to move…would you believe I “moved” her??? What is wrong with me??!! Apparently her friend had to hold her back off from fighting me…but you know what?  She got her butt out of my way, I guess she figured if this chick is crazy enough to push me, I might not want to mess with her.  My lil sister, thought she was going to have to leave her private school education to the side and re-discover her hood fighting instincts…Way to go Carli, I was a great role model that night… but on a positive note, after doing 2.5 miles on the track, we did another 40 minutes in the weight room. 

My Big 5K Race Day! I MADE IT!!!!

Today was my Big Race Day.  I must admit I’m so proud to say, I Made It!  I jogged for 3.1 miles.  My 2 goals were to finish in under an hour, and not to come in last.  I met both of them!  While listening to the Rocky Theme song, I crossed the finish line in 54 minutes, came in  638^th Place, and ranked in the 89 %tile… and you know what, I’m PROUD about it!!!  Everyone asked, “So how does it feel?”  My initial response as I limped around was “I  hurt” …But in reality, 2 months ago when I started training; running for 60 seconds felt like cruel and unusual punishment.  Now, I’m planning my next 5K.  I’m extremely proud of my success and know that I can do anything I put my mind to.  I’m going to do the Susan G. Komen race for the cure in June.  I’d like to shave 15 minutes or more off my time while doing to for a good cause.  So, this time around, I’ll not only be “spamming” you as one of my best friends said, but also asking for donations… Thanks so much to my family and friends who came out so early on a damp morning,  and those who supported me with encouraging emails and phone calls…Check out my finish line pics!

I’m Ready for the World

Today could not have been better; it started off with a free tax day massage in Keiner Plaza downtown, and ended with a 5K run!  Yes you read it right, I actually did it.  I can’t freaking believe it.  And I did it in under an hour, 53 minutes to be exact.  I never thought in million years I could jog for 3 miles.  This time last year I was complaining about the walk from the parking garage to the weight management clinic.  Now 52 lbs later, and working out 3 times a week.  I feel a hard earned sense of accomplishment.  Even Lance Armstrong  had to congratulate me through my ipod on my long run yet!

A very long run

I keep telling myself, It’s now or never; the race is Saturday.  Today was an unpredictable April day in Saint Louis, will it rain, snow, shine, you never know.  I went to gym because it’s weather proof.  I went up to the track, calibrated my Nike iPod sensor, and got to jogging.  I jogged for 50 minutes!  That’s my longest jog yet.  I’m learning how to pace myself a little better.  I was still a little shy of 5K (3.1 miles), but hopefully by Saturday, I can do it. 

Working Out on Vacation

I worked out on vacation, not only did I work out on vacation, I got up and left the cozy condo early in the morning to go jogging.  I went to the gym on the resort because it was cold and rainy.  This time, I was prepared for the morning treadmill workout, I ate 1^st, and I disconnected the Nike iPod distance tracker.  The old guy on the machine next to me saw me huffing and puffing and sweating, and he said, “You’re going to kill yourself”, to which I replied, “Nope, I’m just trying live longer!” 

Attack of the Machines and the Bubble Guts

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! -  Okay, so you know that I missed my workout yesterday, I have dinner plans tonight, so I had no other choice but to make up for it this morning.  Yes, Morning, Even the dog was still asleep when I got up.  But I had to coach my self, “The gym is literally 2 blocks away, I have no excuses, and I laid out my clothes last night.”  I brushed my teeth, and Cliniqued my face and off I went.  It was so foreign, I honestly do not think I ever woke up early just to go work out.  Anyway I decided to do the treadmill, everything started off fine, I worked up a great sweat, and accidently hit the emergency stop button… so I started over and the Nike iPod lady says “Workout Paused” and the music stopped…did I ask it to pause?  NO!, so I say fine, I’ll just do the music only, I don’t need her.  Then I mistakenly hit the stop button again, I give it one more try, and about 15 minutes in, I accidently hit it yet again.  I was beyond frustrated, then came the bubble guts.  Uh oh, should I have eaten something 1^st? , should I have actually taken time to wake up before running?, my body was so confused.  Fast forward 10 minutes, and I’m picking toilet paper off my sweaty thunder thighs…gross I know.  But you know what, I said I’m here and I’m here to get ready for my race, so I went up to the track and did another 20 minutes of jogging.  I went home and took the best shower ever!

RunningIntoShape.com

I had to sacrifice my run this evening to go work on the podcast for my learning to running website (There’s a rough draft up, but it’s still under construction).  I was supposed to get up this morning, and go run, but the giant blizzard like snowflakes in April  scared me. 

Trying to Be Fly

I had a bad allergic reaction to some medication and had to take off on Wednesday, being lazy, I didn’t make up for it.  Me and the Lil Sis went to the park today and power-walked the actual race trail.  It’s quite intimidating and long.  It was a nice sunny day, and I was trying to be “fly” as I worked out.  I got the craziest looking tan from where my designer sunglasses covered most of face….think raccoon.