This is totally frustrating.
I thought I had stumbled upon something genius when I began working out in the mornings. I got my workout out of the way early and could enjoy the rest of the day.
However. Working out so early has had an unintended effect.
I am hungry ALL THE TIME. I constantly am snacking, way more than I normally would if I worked out after work. I had noticed it the past few days and had just written it off as weakness. Then I really began thinking about it and talked to a few co-workers who are runners (as in, marathon runners) and discovered it's not just me.
It's the workout time. Apparently, early workouts make you hungrier throughout the day; i.e. after working out, your metabolism is higher and remains higher. So now what do I do? I want to keep working out in the mornings, but I also want to lose a few more pounds. If I am constantly snacking throughout the day, then it becomes harder for me to eat healthy, as well. (I am so all-or-nothing.) So it becomes a lot more likely I will end those days with a DQ blizzard (as I did yesterday) or pizza (two days ago.)
Ironic, huh - I am working out more and am struggling more than ever to maintain my current weight. So I need to find an alternative to help control my hunger. Otherwise I'm in deep trouble!!!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thoughts on eating
Here are some great links about food while training.....
http://www.marathon.ipcor.com/Marathon-training-diet.htm
http://www.thedietchannel.com/Marathon-Training-and-Nutrition-Fueling-for-Long-Runs.htm
More to come...I have a bunch of my own, as well....
http://www.marathon.ipcor.com/Marathon-training-diet.htm
http://www.thedietchannel.com/Marathon-Training-and-Nutrition-Fueling-for-Long-Runs.htm
More to come...I have a bunch of my own, as well....
A sample schedule
Here is a sample schedule....just FYI
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm
Again, that's why it's important to be able to run that 3 miles by the start of September. That's the base, people - that's what you should be spending August doing!
If you need help getting to this level, check out this link:
http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/5-Knovice.htm
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm
Again, that's why it's important to be able to run that 3 miles by the start of September. That's the base, people - that's what you should be spending August doing!
If you need help getting to this level, check out this link:
http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/5-Knovice.htm
How I'm feeling
I am feeling really fatigued right now. Plus, I can't stop snacking.
My legs hurt. It's kind of odd, because I haven't pushed myself too hard this week, but my legs just feel really tired and sore. I guess that's my body's way of telling me to rest.
Also, I am constantly fighting temptation to snack. Right now, I am not all that hungry, but I can't stop thinking about chocolate. I already had half an oatmeal cookie and a bunch of pretzels, but I still can't stop thinking about food!
My legs hurt. It's kind of odd, because I haven't pushed myself too hard this week, but my legs just feel really tired and sore. I guess that's my body's way of telling me to rest.
Also, I am constantly fighting temptation to snack. Right now, I am not all that hungry, but I can't stop thinking about chocolate. I already had half an oatmeal cookie and a bunch of pretzels, but I still can't stop thinking about food!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Who Has REALLY Signed Up?
Okay, so we're all participating in the daily blog...but who has REALLY SIGNED UP for the half marathon? C'mon, tell us the truth. The only REAL excuse you might have is that you're waiting until after you pay August's rent....now spill it! what.
This week it's 1.5 miles.
I know I know, my goal for this week is only a mile and a half. But next week it will be 1.75 - 2 miles. And the week after that? 2.5 miles. I'm slowly getting up there! But I don't want to push it too hard or else I might give up. I have time so I'm using it. And that's what YOU should do too!!
p.s. I still need eating tips!! Anything you'd suggest that will make my body stronger, burn more calories, and fuel my insides to run for a longer period of time? ;)
p.s. I still need eating tips!! Anything you'd suggest that will make my body stronger, burn more calories, and fuel my insides to run for a longer period of time? ;)
Monday, July 27, 2009
A first
I woke up at 5 a.m. today. To go running.
I have never, ever done this before - worked out before work - though it's something that has always seemed like a good idea. And it was really hard to force myself to get out of bed, especially because I didn't sleep well last night and went to bed later than I'd planned. It was still freakin' dark when I got up!
Thankfully, I have a trail right outside my apartment, so once I began running, I felt OK. Great, in fact. It was really peaceful and quiet. I ran 20 minutes, took a break and walked for five and then ran another 15. I'm not paying as much attention to distance right now - though I'd estimate it was over 3 miles total; I am more concerned with just building endurance. I had to stop to walk because, as always, I had a bad cramp on my right side.
It feels weird to have already worked out. Now when work is done, I can actually leave and go straight home and have the rest of the evening to do productive stuff, like watch TV and pig out!
I'm kinda liking it!
I have never, ever done this before - worked out before work - though it's something that has always seemed like a good idea. And it was really hard to force myself to get out of bed, especially because I didn't sleep well last night and went to bed later than I'd planned. It was still freakin' dark when I got up!
Thankfully, I have a trail right outside my apartment, so once I began running, I felt OK. Great, in fact. It was really peaceful and quiet. I ran 20 minutes, took a break and walked for five and then ran another 15. I'm not paying as much attention to distance right now - though I'd estimate it was over 3 miles total; I am more concerned with just building endurance. I had to stop to walk because, as always, I had a bad cramp on my right side.
It feels weird to have already worked out. Now when work is done, I can actually leave and go straight home and have the rest of the evening to do productive stuff, like watch TV and pig out!
I'm kinda liking it!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
someone new to invite
so i started my training today...
DAY 1 - got home from work and put on my running clothes...then i went to the grocery store with amber.
i'm hoping for a bit more progress on day 2...
i don't know how to invite someone but my roomie wants to join to...can you send an email to amber.sharp@target.com...
reag do you know her gmail acct???? :D YAY
DAY 1 - got home from work and put on my running clothes...then i went to the grocery store with amber.
i'm hoping for a bit more progress on day 2...
i don't know how to invite someone but my roomie wants to join to...can you send an email to amber.sharp@target.com...
reag do you know her gmail acct???? :D YAY
Hooray!!! Our group is expanding!!
I have very exciting news, people! Lisa, Reagan's friend, has decided to join us!
AND, yesterday I was over at my friend Kim's house, and she and her husband Brian are going to do this, too! Now, Kim just got back from doing a marathon in Hawaii (the full), so she is a bit out of our league, but maybe she could provide some tips and advice. This will be Brian's first!
Also, my friend Joani might be in, too! I also mentioned our race to my friends Colleen, Kate and Shan, but they all have declined, saying something about being pregnant or just giving birth to an 8-pound human being. AS IF that's a good excuse.
AND, yesterday I was over at my friend Kim's house, and she and her husband Brian are going to do this, too! Now, Kim just got back from doing a marathon in Hawaii (the full), so she is a bit out of our league, but maybe she could provide some tips and advice. This will be Brian's first!
Also, my friend Joani might be in, too! I also mentioned our race to my friends Colleen, Kate and Shan, but they all have declined, saying something about being pregnant or just giving birth to an 8-pound human being. AS IF that's a good excuse.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Running ISN'T hard. period.
p.s. I'm here to say that running actually ISN'T hard. If you pace yourself, you will do just fine. Yesterday I started my "training" and ran a mile and a half. I know I know, it was only a mile and a half. BUT I still did it. And I'm setting small goals for myself. Usually, I'll increase the treadmill speed by .2 every 2-3 minutes, and that's where it becomes hard. Yesterday, all I did was run at a constant pace and I sure was sweating a whole lot by the end. But I could have definitely ran more! ;) Try it, see what happens.
Need Some Eating Tips
Hey guys!
So I'm currently at Coffee Bean (California's version of Starbucks) and eating a chocolate muffin (that's delicious by the way) and a blended latte. WTF?! Can I PLEASE start eating healthy so it matches my soon-to-be-healthier-than-ever lifestyle?????????????
Any tips would be greatly appreciated....great pics Ame! :) :)
<3 Reagan
So I'm currently at Coffee Bean (California's version of Starbucks) and eating a chocolate muffin (that's delicious by the way) and a blended latte. WTF?! Can I PLEASE start eating healthy so it matches my soon-to-be-healthier-than-ever lifestyle?????????????
Any tips would be greatly appreciated....great pics Ame! :) :)
<3 Reagan
To get us in the mood
You can't tell, but I am nervous as HELL! This was right before my first sprint triathlon in 2008 in Naperville. We were delayed by rain for over an hour.
Reagan and I hiking in Runyon Canyon just outside of L.A. in June. What a great experience!
Taken at a recent race, the 5K Bastille Day in the West Loop, just a few weeks ago. It didn't pour like last year, which actually turned out to be a cool experience.
These have certainly been defining moments in my life - times when I've felt really alive and in awe of my surroundings. In each of these instances, I have felt inspired, motivated and empowered.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
OMG, those look soooo good. I would love one fresh out of the oven with a huge glass of ice cold 1% milk, what.
I promise I'll never do this again
But LOOK at these wonderful, warm, delicious-looking brownies!!
OK, sorry folks. I'll never post up pictures of yummy food again. But seriously, I am craving one of these right now. Even though I just had a huge chocolate eclair ice cream cone last night. Oh, God. I'm in SERIOUS trouble. How am I going to get through this?
I guess the real point of this posting is: Official training starts in September, so get your junk food eating habits out of the way NOW!! Love all you guys!
Isn't it hard enough?
Isn't this race hard enough without wearing a dang elvis costume?? This guy is awesome.
Check out this hot guy!
Here is some inspiration. We will get to see Elvis, live and in the flesh!!This picture is from a previous Vegas Rock N Roll. I want to wear a costume, too!
Officially entered!!!
I'm officially entered!!! Just signed up at:
http://las-vegas.competitor.com/register/
http://las-vegas.competitor.com/register/
Dang that's a lot of money....but worth it!!
Hey guys!!
Ame, you are already inspiring me. I need to sign up. I think once I do that I will really be serious about it. What is the link? Sorry if you already gave it to me....
So who's in FOR SURE?? Is it just me and you? Or you too Katie?!?! I still need to ask Amyjo. And maybe Lisa.
I can't wait to start running....and experiencing all of the perks that go along with it...feeling good about myself, getting healthy, wanting to eat better, and of course, looking HOT!
Ame, you are already inspiring me. I need to sign up. I think once I do that I will really be serious about it. What is the link? Sorry if you already gave it to me....
So who's in FOR SURE?? Is it just me and you? Or you too Katie?!?! I still need to ask Amyjo. And maybe Lisa.
I can't wait to start running....and experiencing all of the perks that go along with it...feeling good about myself, getting healthy, wanting to eat better, and of course, looking HOT!
What the hell I'm thinking...
I don't mind working out. But I hate running.
I run, but I hate it. I run because when I'm not running, and I see other people who are running, it makes me feel lazy and out of shape. So you see, I want to quit running. But I can't.
So when I run, I run short distances. A 5k is all I've ever aspired to, and I've accomplished it several times. I've always felt like that was enough.
But now my girlfriend is attempting to make me feel physically inferior by running this half marathon. I've never even run a 10k, much less 13 miles. Neither has she. In fact, she usually finishes the 5k slower than I do. But now, if she runs this half marathan, and I don't, I'll feel like a slacker once again.
And yet, my hatred of running remains.
This commercial pretty much sums it up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MitGV7bomY0
I run, but I hate it. I run because when I'm not running, and I see other people who are running, it makes me feel lazy and out of shape. So you see, I want to quit running. But I can't.
So when I run, I run short distances. A 5k is all I've ever aspired to, and I've accomplished it several times. I've always felt like that was enough.
But now my girlfriend is attempting to make me feel physically inferior by running this half marathon. I've never even run a 10k, much less 13 miles. Neither has she. In fact, she usually finishes the 5k slower than I do. But now, if she runs this half marathan, and I don't, I'll feel like a slacker once again.
And yet, my hatred of running remains.
This commercial pretty much sums it up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MitGV7bomY0
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Our pre-training goals
Hi guys!!
Hopefully, you are really considering doing this. Here are our goals before we actually begin training.
1) Sign up! Duh.
2) Before training starts, we need to be able to run/walk a minimum of 30 minutes. It should take between 10 and 12 weeks to train. The race is on Dec. 6, so we should probably begin training around early September. So we have the next five weeks to get to the point of being able to run/walk for 30 straight minutes.
If you are starting from scratch, just start out by walking 10 minutes, if that's all you can do. Gradually add in some running, but it's fine to do a mix of running and walking the next few weeks. Again, the overall goal is to be able to run straight for 30 minutes or do a combination of running/walking for 30 minutes by the start of September!!!
Hopefully, you are really considering doing this. Here are our goals before we actually begin training.
1) Sign up! Duh.
2) Before training starts, we need to be able to run/walk a minimum of 30 minutes. It should take between 10 and 12 weeks to train. The race is on Dec. 6, so we should probably begin training around early September. So we have the next five weeks to get to the point of being able to run/walk for 30 straight minutes.
If you are starting from scratch, just start out by walking 10 minutes, if that's all you can do. Gradually add in some running, but it's fine to do a mix of running and walking the next few weeks. Again, the overall goal is to be able to run straight for 30 minutes or do a combination of running/walking for 30 minutes by the start of September!!!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
the first entry
HELLOOOOOO ALL!!!!!!!!
Hi guys! I am so excited to start this dang thing up! So I have made all of you administrators, which means you can post too.
I know it's a little early to start training, but it's not too early to start thinking about it.
So here are the basics
What: Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon in Las Vegas
Where: Las VEGAS!!! (That's in Nevada, people.) Ha.
When: 6:15 a.m. Dec. 6, 2009 (Sunday)
How much: Sign up is $100 before Aug. 15
Web site: http://las-vegas.competitor.com/
Why: Why the hell not? What do you have better that's going on in your life? That's what I thought.
Hi guys! I am so excited to start this dang thing up! So I have made all of you administrators, which means you can post too.
I know it's a little early to start training, but it's not too early to start thinking about it.
So here are the basics
What: Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon in Las Vegas
Where: Las VEGAS!!! (That's in Nevada, people.) Ha.
When: 6:15 a.m. Dec. 6, 2009 (Sunday)
How much: Sign up is $100 before Aug. 15
Web site: http://las-vegas.competitor.com/
Why: Why the hell not? What do you have better that's going on in your life? That's what I thought.
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