Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Turning a corner...

The 20 minute run is done - book it.  My daughter and I kicked it out on Sunday.  For the first time since I started this C25K program, I really think I can run this upcoming 5K.


Mind you - the pace was a slow plod (about 12 min/mile), but hey - I'll take it.  I'm trying to think of the last time I ran 20 minutes straight through, and the year I'm coming up with is 1987.  Holy shit, that was 26 years and 83 pounds ago.

My job duties are transitioning right now, so I'll be taking a "blog break" until mid July.  Here are some notes for future me to consider and reflect upon when I return:

Running:
The Color Run is done by now.  How did you do?  Have you kept up with running?  Any plans for future races?  When you started the C25K program, you professed your continued hatred for running.  Is that still the case?

Other exercise:
Still working out with the kettlebell?  You've been thinking about adding some more exercises to the routine you do, or increasing the work interval times and decreasing the rest times.  Have you?

Weight:
The amount of weight you are losing each week has started to slow a bit, which we were expecting.  You told yourself you wouldn't let this discourage you.  Is that still the case?  Hopefully, you're in the low 230's now.  Does your wedding ring fit yet?  How about those 38" waist pants that you've been keeping in your closet for fucking ever?

Diet:
I'm assuming you're still logging everything.  Do you still feel good with your calorie target at about 1800/day?

Good luck, and see you in about a month and a half!