I Wouldn't Believe It If The Garmin Didn't Say It

Monday, December 12, 2011

Julie isn't regularly blogging her thrice-weekly runs. This we know. But I assure you all is going okay (except my pitiful (okay completely lacking)) stretching routine after it is all said and done).

As long as it isn't raining, I have been going outside. I did get lazy for a bit and I was wearing my brace instead of taping. I decided to start taping again. But that means I have to wear running shorts. Today's running temperature: 32. Yikes. Thank heavens for a fleece hat, long sleeve fast dry shirt, and freebie gloves from the Turkey Trot! My legs were c-c-c-c-cold!

I was up to 20 minutes today. I do not really peek at the Garmin when I run, except to spot my time. Plugged the Garmin in when I got back, and my AP was 9:56. Get.out.of.here! I sure do have to spit a lot when I run. Not sure what that is about? But it must be done.

I felt like bathing in chicken noodle soup when I got home. Holy cow!

  

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NIMAWEYGH 12/13/2011 12:50AM

I do so admire you runners. I have never taken it up but that does not mean I don't to one day. So when I see stories like this is just inspires me to keep on trudging on and one day I to will be a runner girl. Report Inappropriate Comment

RICHOJOHNSON 12/12/2011 4:32PM

Nice - Love your background image here too - SO TRUE Report Inappropriate Comment

-DYET- 12/12/2011 3:04PM

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SAC 2 Tracking Blog

Sunday, December 04, 2011

I'm on Team 12 with friendly faces from BLC. Very happy to continue my accountability during such an important and challenging time! I'll be tracking my progress in this blog (editing/updating) because it will be good to see how it goes!

STARTING WEIGHT (DEC. 7) =
END OF WEEK 1 WEIGHT (DEC 14.) =
END OF WEEK 2 WEIGHT (DEC. 21) =
END OF WEEK 3 WEIGHT (DEC. 28) =
END OF WEEK 4 WEIGHT (JAN. 4) =

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WEEK 1 (DEC. 7TH THROUGH DEC. 13TH)

“HYDRATE AND EAT RIGHT” MIDWEEK CHALLENGE - DEC. 7TH - DEC. 8TH =
“LET IT SNOW” WEEKEND CHALLENGE – DEC. 9TH - DEC. 12TH =

Did you eat in your range every day this week?
Did you get in at least 20 minutes every day this week?
Did you post on your team thread every day this week?
Did you get in at least 7,500 steps every day this week?
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WEEK 2 (DEC. 14TH THROUGH DEC. 20TH)

“FITNESS FRENZY” MIDWEEK CHALLENGE – DEC. 13TH - DEC. 15TH =
“ALMOST ANYTHING GOES” WEEKEND CHALLENGE – DEC. 16TH - DEC. 19TH =

Did you eat in your range every day this week?
Did you get in at least 20 minutes every day this week?
Did you post on your team thread every day this week?
Did you get in at least 7,500 steps every day this week?
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WEEK 3 (DEC. 21ST THROUGH DEC. 27TH)

“HOLIDAY RUSH” MIDWEEK CHALLENGE - DEC. 20TH - DEC. 22ND =

Did you eat in your range every day this week?
Did you get in at least 20 minutes every day this week?
Did you post on your team thread every day this week?
Did you get in at least 7,500 steps every day this week?
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
WEEK 4 (DEC. 28TH THROUGH JANUARY 5TH)

“5-DAY CHALLENGE” – DEC. 23RD - DEC. 29TH =
“NEW YEAR, NEW YOU” WEEKEND CHALLENGE – DEC. 30TH - JANUARY 2ND =

Did you eat in your range every day this week?
Did you get in at least 20 minutes every day this week?
Did you post on your team thread every day this week?
Did you get in at least 7,500 steps every day this week?

  

The Spark Team That Sealed My Spark Success

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I am sure we all have Spark Friends. But we likely have a core group/team that sucked us in and motivated us along the way, no? For me, the most influential team has been the Biggest Loser Challenge (BLC). I started in round 9, and we are now (gasp) opening signups for round 18!!!

Why is the Biggest Loser Challenge so special?

Friendships

Challenges (a few each week plus weekend challenges (for when we are tempted most))

Accountability (you ate that doughnut, now what does it do to your weigh in (and your team's standings)?)

Motivation (nothing better than a pat on the back or feedback along the way!)

If you are interested in giving the team a try, then sign up for the next round! We will start right after the holiday season (when we need back on the wagon stat!). www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/g roups_individual.asp?gid=53906

  

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VIAFREE 12/14/2011 12:37PM

I am looking foward to round 18, cant wait! Round 17 was the first team I stayed committed to since being on SP since 2009. I hope to reach 1/3 of my goal next round.. Woot Woot! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELDORADO_MOM 12/5/2011 6:04AM

BLC17 was my first, I wish I would have found this earlier - it makes SparkPeople for me! Report Inappropriate Comment

ORGANIC811LFRV 12/1/2011 7:34AM

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CAVEPRINCESS65 11/30/2011 9:17PM

Sounds like a great team. Thanks for sharing - I may have tom check this out once I finished my other challenges Report Inappropriate Comment

JERSEYGIRL24 11/30/2011 9:09PM

I was in the BLC for the first time this past round, as a Forest Green Pixie. It was an outstanding experience for the reasons you note. I lost about 10 lbs., and I know I could have done better. I am so looking forward to the next round!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALYSSASHIVELY 11/30/2011 9:01PM

I'll go check it out. Sounds like just the kind of team I was looking for. Thanks for sharing! :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

Thankful Blog

Monday, November 28, 2011

Well...I sure know how to skip days of blogging ;)

All is okay. I still have tailbone discomfort, but I could only sit out for so long. I could not just 'do nothing'. No way. No how!

And that is why I am thankful. For the way I think. For what I do. Sure I will eat something but I don't say 'shame on you!'. I say 'so what are you going to do to burn that off?' 'What choices will you make for the rest of today...or tomorrow...because of the choice you just made?' It's about balance. We have to find it in our own time, and in our own way.

My body did not like Thanksgiving. At all. Okay...maybe the green beans. Everything else...it hated. I think it has finally recovered from the debauchery ;)

Running is coming along. This week is 18 minutes per run, then a regimen of PT. I am finding that I need to take a breather between running and the PT (ST really). Even 10 minutes. Just to recover and do well on the ST portion.

I was really pleased with how the Garmin displayed my pacing. I am finding that often now and it shows that my conditioning and pacing is where I can be consistent. I am not all over the map, so to speak...going out too fast and then clamoring to recover. It was a little warm out there today for late November, but breezy. Good overall!

  

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ORGANIC811LFRV 11/29/2011 6:34AM

I love your attitude hon! Report Inappropriate Comment

Week 4, Day 1

Monday, November 14, 2011

Well, today was a struggle. I fell while descending stairs on Saturday evening. Had a plate of food and drink for my oldest. Landed right on my tailbone. This slowed today's pace by nearly 2 minutes. And it did hurt while I ran, but not as bad as it could have...thanks to Ibuprofen.

At least I got out there. I didn't do anything yesterday except eat right. Off to see how I handle the PT portion of today.

  

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CHUCKIECHIEF 11/14/2011 2:10PM

Take care of your injury and good luck staying on track. Report Inappropriate Comment