I'm not sure why... but I had one of the best runs I've ever had this morning. It felt so easy and I pushed myself so much farther than I normally do. I shaved more than 1:00 off my regular pace.
I think I was pacing myself a little differently and when I felt my heartrate get up - I readjusted my pace and just kept going. Fitness Level test was a 5 today as well and I burned 520 + calories.
Not bad for an Ol' Gram-MAW!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Good article to pass along
Thi is a GOOD article! I follow lots of good tweeters on Twitter.
Here's a good article posted today. I love to retweet!
4 Ways to Gain Slim-Down Support: http://bit.ly/tB9jS (via @Health_Fitness8)
Here's the full link:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/slim-down-strategies-0
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Here's a good article posted today. I love to retweet!
4 Ways to Gain Slim-Down Support: http://bit.ly/tB9jS (via @Health_Fitness8)
Here's the full link:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/slim-down-strategies-0
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Weekend of debauchery creates a set back. I've been so good for so long. And this weekend I was SOOOOOOO bad.
We went to San Antonio, ate, drank a lot & now I feel terrible.
I have a big week ahead though. 1st tennis lesson Mon. night. I'm going to swim Tues. evening. Doubles tennis Thurs. night. In addition to my morning runs.
And then Sun. morning I run my 1st 5K at the Komen Race for the Cure.
Wish me luck!
On a side note: We saw dozens & dozens of cyclists today in the LAF ride on the back roads to Wimberly. Very inspiring!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wow it's raining really hard. So I just did a little workout....just to get my heart & lungs pumping.
Walked .25 then took off & ran a mile. Feels good to be so dedicated to fitness that I would brave this weather. It really wasn't bad. However I can't use my phone the way I like in this rain. Can't get my precious iPhone wet!??
Love yourself today!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I had a tough workout this morning. I had to stop suddenly between miles 2 & 3. But I soon resumed and even ran a good 3rd mile.
I'm also enjoying the imapmyfitness app on my iPhone. It automatically saves the stats of my run. I like to also add my mental stats then Twitter it here. I hope it's capturing.
I also got to see a shooting star as I finished. Now how many people can say that this morning?So many good things happen when you take the time to be good to yourself. What did I wish for? Better go buy a lottery ticket!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Lots of Progress - Learned Something TOO!
I enjoyed a very physical day on Thursday. I had planned on having a sub for tennis so Thursday morning I got up and did 3 tough miles. I pushed myself to run longer than I had on Tuesday. It felt great! I also discovered imapmyfitness app on my iPhone. Very handy little tool! More about that after I've had a chance to use it more.
Then about noon I found out that Brooke wouldn't be able to play. It was fine, my elbow's feeling really good. I invested in the brace my Dr. recommended and I was really excited to play. However, I usually take it easy on mornings I'm going to play tennis because I don't know if my legs can handle it. Well they CAN! I played great tennis! My elbow didn't hurt (except for just a few twinges on some serves). And I was tracking the ball, and moving as well as I ever do (caviat being that I have never moved well anyway)!
So, I think when I'm scheduled for doubles I'll go ahead and push myself to run on those mornings! I've estimated that I burned 891 calories yesterday (might be = to the pho I ate). When I get back to singles, I will probably need to "save the legs". But, I can still push my training when I'm playing doubles. Good to know!
I did have phys therapy this morning at 7:00 which only gives me about 20 minutes to work out... so I just walked 1 mile this morning, enjoyed the brisk autumn air with a big old cup of coffee. I do think I will try to stop in at the gym this afternoon and swim 10 laps. I'll report back here if I achieved that goal today. ;-)
I don't really believe anyone reads this... but I want to put out in the universe that I would love to hear about others who are on the same journey I am on. Women who... may be past their prime physically but, want to enjoy their lives and their body to the fullest NOW when we can really appreciate it. Let's face it, I took good health and fitness for granted in my 20s and spent those years very overweight and unhealthy. I just want to read about what YOU did today. Feel free to contact me here or via twitter.com/40yearoldathlete.
Be good to yourself today and take some time for yourself! You deserve it. Do something physical! Don't think about what you're not capable of but appreciate and enjoy what you CAN do. You'll be able to do more tomorrow.. and the day after.. and the day after that. Enjoy the journey!
Then about noon I found out that Brooke wouldn't be able to play. It was fine, my elbow's feeling really good. I invested in the brace my Dr. recommended and I was really excited to play. However, I usually take it easy on mornings I'm going to play tennis because I don't know if my legs can handle it. Well they CAN! I played great tennis! My elbow didn't hurt (except for just a few twinges on some serves). And I was tracking the ball, and moving as well as I ever do (caviat being that I have never moved well anyway)!
So, I think when I'm scheduled for doubles I'll go ahead and push myself to run on those mornings! I've estimated that I burned 891 calories yesterday (might be = to the pho I ate). When I get back to singles, I will probably need to "save the legs". But, I can still push my training when I'm playing doubles. Good to know!
I did have phys therapy this morning at 7:00 which only gives me about 20 minutes to work out... so I just walked 1 mile this morning, enjoyed the brisk autumn air with a big old cup of coffee. I do think I will try to stop in at the gym this afternoon and swim 10 laps. I'll report back here if I achieved that goal today. ;-)
I don't really believe anyone reads this... but I want to put out in the universe that I would love to hear about others who are on the same journey I am on. Women who... may be past their prime physically but, want to enjoy their lives and their body to the fullest NOW when we can really appreciate it. Let's face it, I took good health and fitness for granted in my 20s and spent those years very overweight and unhealthy. I just want to read about what YOU did today. Feel free to contact me here or via twitter.com/40yearoldathlete.
Be good to yourself today and take some time for yourself! You deserve it. Do something physical! Don't think about what you're not capable of but appreciate and enjoy what you CAN do. You'll be able to do more tomorrow.. and the day after.. and the day after that. Enjoy the journey!
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