Shutting her down.

I am not going to blog here anymore. I am not moving forward with my running. I am looking for other avenues that I have talked about before on this blog.

I am not going to be recording my #500in2010 here either unless I start walking. I am not really loving that idea. So...

That is it for now!

P.S. I am OK!!

:D

Lame-0

Not much to report, except that my weight is climbing back up the ladder. And I am not exercising really at all. I am eating too much. and not getting enough sleep. My knee still bothers me.

I would say that I am a lump on a log right now. Something has to change for the better! I am going to go to Zumba again tomorrow. I need to MOVE!

Wed thru Sunday.

I didn't run at all. I think my knee is feeling pretty good. Last Tuesday I tried out Zumba. It was a great class. I hope to try it again this week. And maybe a run to see how the knee is doing.

I only did my walks back and forth to school for the balance of the week.

2 walks back and forth to school x 3 = 6 km

Plus the walking we did at the wedding I shot on Saturday. I figure I walked a couple of km's. = 2 km

Didn't run on Sunday either. I also worked on Sunday! Crazy work weekend! All worth it however!!

8 km = 5 miles. I guess the little walks count. Not exactly what I pictured for this week. Pants are getting tighter. Pants are getting tighter. Face is getting rounder.

#500 in 2010 = 5 miles (Tues - Sunday)

Here is to a better week with way more miles. I feel rather bummed about this total!!

Weekly total = 6.86 miles

Monday and Tuesday.

Yesterday, I walked back and forth to school. 2 km

Today, I walked to school and back. 1x. 1 km.

My knee is still bothering me. SO, not too sure about running tomorrow.

#500in2010 = 1.86 miles

Sunday! - A change is as good as a rest!

I had a great day with my husband today. Burnaby, to North Van, to West Van. Up Grouse Mountain. They call it the Peak of Vancouver. It is breathtaking!! Saw the Cleveland Dam in Vancouver. Went to Deep cove. Busy busy. It was rainy, then sunny. And, up on the top of Grouse it was 4 degrees and SNOWING. We got back down, and sunny. Got to love Vancouver!

We did a lot of walking today. We also saw three timber wolves in a habitat at the base of Grouse Mountain. I think we live in such a beautiful place. I also saw Paul Plakas on the Grouse Tram. My husband spotted him on there. He is the kick ass fitness trainer on the network Slice. He must have been filming up there as he was with a crew.

It was a good day! No runs today.

Just walking today. We figure about 3 km of walking. Most delightful scenery. And the best honey donuts you have ever tasted! Sometimes you just have to splurge.

Last night we were watching the Housewives of Altanta. One of them used the phrase... "You need to get skinny vision." I liked that. LOL.

#500in2010 walk today 3 km = 1.86 miles

#500in2010 total miles for the week = 12.45 miles (darn knee)

Saturday

I miss her. Yes, that is me. August 2008. Size six pants, extra small top.

So, I didn't run on Wednesday. Sore knee.

I haven't done much. Just my walks, and I can feel my jeans getting tighter by the second. Ugggh.

Friday - #500in2010 = 1.25 miles

Saturday - #500in2010 = 1 miles (walked to and from an appointment)

#500in2010 = 2.25 miles

I will most likely not be running tomorrow as I have some wedding scouting to do! I hope to run on Wednesday, try the 4 hills and hope for the best. Not the kind of week I was hoping for at all. I am really disappointed.

I will not give up. Even if I cannot run, I have a plan B. But it will not add up the miles. However, it could be a lot of fun. Pole Dancing for fitness, and Zumba classes are on the horizon!

I am also seeking out a life coach. I think it is time to break through the barriers!

Thursday

I walked to and from school 2x's and took the long way. Last night, I discovered that my right knee was hurting after the hills I guess.

I didn't run tonight. Will see how I feel and hopefully run on Sunday. *fingers crossed*

3 km = 1.86 miles

Wednesday - 3 Hills

Tonight, was a hill night. I forgot about the hills. I knew they were coming up, however when I got the RR I remembered. Ooops.

I survived them!

7.44 km run including the 3 hills

50:15 time

6:46 km avg

5:22 max

553 calories burned tonight

#500in2010 = 4.62 miles

Grey Day

Monday, 2 km walk back and forth to school x 2.

Tuesday, 1 km walk back and forth to school.

3 km = 1.86 miles

The sky is so grey today. I miss the sunshine. I also miss weighing 150 pounds.

Sunday Success

I ran a half marathon distance today! I haven't been able to run this distance for about 1 year! Today was a huge accomplishment on the road to recovery.

21.27 km

1641 calories burned

2 hours 18 minutes and 34 seconds of running

Avg pace 6:31 km

Max pace 4:55 km

#500in2010 Sunday = 13.22 miles

#500in2010 = week total in miles = 22.07

Friday's stuff

Walked back and forth to school 2km.

#500in2010 = 1.25 miles

Thursday

Well, today was a hard day to motivate myself to get out there to run. I missed last night, and of course when it was time to get ready I didn't want to. I procrastinated. My husband put on my socks as I layed there on the ground. Just laying there. I didn't want to go run. However I FORCED myself to get up and get going. I am glad I did. The run wasn't that great. However, good enough.

6.25 km

468 calories

6:49 avg

4:49 max

42 minutes of running

1 tall decaf non fat latte at Starbucks afterwards. Talking with friends. Love that!

I also walked back and forth to school 2x's. So 2 km.

8.25 km total today (see it adds up right!!)

#500in2010 = 5.12 miles

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Monday, nothing. Recovery from my huge busy run and walk the day before.

Tuesday. 2 walks to school and back. 2 km.

Wednesday 2 walks to school and back. 2 km.

I didn't run last night. I was mentally and physically exhausted. So, I went out for a burger and onion rings with my hubby. Then I had tea and cookies at my parents house. It was the right way to do the evening. I hardly ever take a break. However, yesterday I just felt plain worn out. So, I stayed home, cuddled with my littlest babe. And painted 50 toenails in a bright pink. Perfect. Just what I needed, and so did my girls. I also took my son to the ortho yesterday (and his friend Jen) and then I took him for a haircut, and for new socks. Whew.

Today, I feel much stronger. I cannot wait to get out there and run! Sunday, I have a 20k coming up!

Later!

#500in2010 = 2.48 miles (4 km)

Sunday! Playing catch up!

Wow. I haven't been a very good blogger this week! I have been a busy bee thus no time to blog!

Friday, two days ago. Walked two and from school 2x's = 2 km

Saturday an adventure out with the family, and a walk around a lagoon. And then some = 1.5 km

Friday and Saturday km = 3.5 km

Sunday, today. I have been very active.

19.16 km run this morning, and I was out shooting an engagement session and we walked round for 2 hours. On the beach, on the sand. Up some stairs, along train tracks. 5 km of walking, so my total k's for Sunday is 24.16 km (19.6 + 5 km)

19.16 km run this morning
2:01:02
avg 6.19 km
max 4:56 km
calories 1464


Km total for Friday, Sat and Sunday = 27.66 km

#500in2010 Friday, Sat and Sunday converted to miles = 17.18 miles


Weekly total in miles this week #500in2010 = 27.38 miles total

Thursday

Back from a cold and windy 6.75 km run plus two walks back and forth to school. 2 km + a windy garbage pick up all over our street (.5 km). I picked up two bags of flying garbage. Yuck. (a neighbour garbage can blew over, and all the contents)

#500in2010 = 9 km = 5.60 miles today

Update

Whoa, life has been busy! I have hardly any time to get on here and update!

Yesterday I walked to school and back, 1 km. Then I ran last night (forgot my Garmin, however got data off of my friend Kevin (thank you Kevin! I have missed running with you so very much!) 6.39 km

So, 7.39 km yesterday

#500in2010 = 4.60 miles for Wednesday

I have been eating too much Easter chocolate. Tonight it stops! It doesn't even taste that good anymore. So, done with that.

Tonight I run.

Later!

Easter Sunday = AWESOME Day!

Didn't get much sleep last night. Got to bed at 12:30 p.m. only to be awoken around 3 I think. A pee accident in a bed. So, kind of disruptive. Up at 7:30 for a long run. I also ate a lot more than normal last night (dinner with friends) and had two glasses of wine. Over a period of many hours. I also drank tea. So, I though with this combo, maybe not the best for a longer than my usual normal Sunday long run.

I had decided I would run 18 km this morning. I have been training hard. I was ready! I have had no pain. I was more afraid of maybe feeling pain again. That awful pain that might take me out of running again. That has had me scared of trying anything more than my usual 13 km. That was my furthest distance in the last month or so. So, today I worked harder. To try to go the distance again. I am tired of feeling fearful of this. Letting fear hold me back from doing something that completes me. I see ALL sorts of body types out there running further, and faster than me. There are also those who run a lot slower than me. So, I believe this is all a matter of mind over matter. Not listening to those who say maybe you shouldn't. Maybe you should do less. Maybe the timing is not right.

So, as I said I decided today was the day this was going to change for me. I am READY. Today I more than proved this to myself. I ran over 19 km this morning. I ran with one of the 'turtles' from my marathon clinic. Jean. I LOVED the run today. Amazing weather, amazing friends. I did it, and not only did I do it. I did it WELL! Finishing strong, upright and a smile on my face. My salty face! (need better nutrition next week!)

So, here i go. I have made the decision to move forward, and to learn from my past mistakes and try out a different approach to running. And today, I did it! I haven't run an 18/19 km since my marathon training! This is HUGE progress. This is amazing! This is awesome.

I have missed these long runs. They make me feel like a runner! I have missed that feeling!

I cannot wait until next week! I am doing it again! Thank you Jean for the best run ever! xo

19.12 km
2:04:08 time
Avg 6:30 pace
Max 5:19 pace
1472 calories burned!

#500in2010 sunday miles = 12 miles

#500in2010 = Weekly grand total = 23.48 miles

Happy Easter!

Thursday

So, I got two walks in today, back and forth so, 2 km.

My run tonight:

6.15 km
460 calories burned
6:56 avg
5:10 Max

A lot slower run tonight. I helped take the group out, so I did a lot of slower running, and backtracking.

2 km + 6.15 km = 8.15 km

#500in2010 = 5.06 miles today

Wednesday

I am here. Just an extremely crazy few days!

I have been walking back and forth to school, and tonight I ran.

Today, is Wednesday, and I walked yesterday and today. Monday was WET! So, I drove.

Today's run:

6.34 km
39:15
480 cals
6:12 avg
5:18 max

So, my walks = 3 km, +1 km today = 4 km + my run today 6.34 = 10.34 kms

#500in2010 = 6.42 miles

Sunday Summary

Oh my goodness. I think this rainy run goes down as the WETTEST run EVER. It was also a most amazing run for me. I felt amazing, unlike the three runs during the week. I also had gels this morning. One pre run, and one about half way through my run.

I think it was the extra food I ate over the weekend. I think I am too hungry most of the time. So, I will see how it goes this week.

Tweak what I am doing.

So, my run:

12.45 km
1:18:37
952 calories burned
Avg 6:19 pace km
Max 4:51 best

There were so many puddles, and the rain was just DOWNPOUR. Crazy wet run. During the run I could ring out my ponytail. When I got back, I could wring out my arms, and my top. And my hair again. Crazy prune feet.

I am thankful to Steve, who gave me his warm jacket, and bought me a latte at Starbucks. That, is the best part of running, enjoying the fun and talk with my running friends. We laugh. A LOT. I am happy to be a part of such a wonderful and supportive group! Love them all.

#500in2010 Sunday run = 7.75 miles

#500in2010 Weekly Total = 22.11 miles

Friday Night Run

Well, that run wasn't that great. The last couple have runs have been a bit of a struggle. I think it is lack of sleep, the busy pace of my life and eating a bit different, and probably not enough of the good stuff.

Anyways, I did it. I do feel more energetic, and happier right now. Lots to accomplish this weekend!

5.65 km
407 calories burned
Avg 6:46
Max 5:12

+ 1 km of walking today to school = 6.35 km

#500in2010 = 4 miles

Inspiration

I posted to my murrayvillemom blog a bit about who inspired me, and her name is Sylvie Ruegger. I am totally amazed by her strength of spirit and her commitment to her sport. She was amazing to listen to!

I am going to head out on a run sometime today, to keep my km's up. I am happy it is Friday!

Later!

Run Thursday

Got out for my clinic night, had an awesome yoga instructor come in and give us some wonderful poses/stretches for runners. NICE!

We ran tonight, 6.20 km in 40:09

474 calories

avg pace 6:29

best 5:27

#500in2010 = 3.85 miles

Going to try to run tomorrow night, and of course on Sunday. Nice long run!

Wednesday Run

OK, I got out for a run today. I am tired today, as I haven't slept a whole lot in the last few nights. Last night I slept about 3 hours I think.

I had to push myself out the door. I had to make the decision to put on my run gear and go. I could have easily stayed home and worked. However, I didn't. I don't want to do that to myself. I deserve the time to run! I deserve a bit of time to work on myself. So, I did it, and after I was done I was happy about it!

I was at a photography conference for three days and I did a lot of walking. No running. So, I will count the trips I made from the parkade, into the hotel, and back out.

I also haven't been on the scale for a long time as my period came and went and I seem to bloat up quite a bit, so I get discouraged. So, tonight I decided to face my truth. And the truth was 173.0 on the nose. So, I guess I am SLOWLY making progress.

Walks from Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday = 3 km

My walks to and from school today = 2 km

Run tonight on Wednesday evening = 5.48 km

So total km's from Sunday evening until tonight, Wednesday = 10.48 km

#500in2010 = 6.51 miles

I will be running tomorrow night as well. I am excited about tomorrow because I ran today, I want to run tomorrow. I am looking forward to watching the scale dip from the 170's into the 160's again. That will feel amazing! It has been awhile that is for sure!

Sunday - Wet run oh my!

I had a super wet run this morning! Soaked right down to the skin, and my toes look like little prunes!

6.40 km

41:40 time

avg 6:31 km

max 5:12 km

calories burned 492

#500in2010 = 4 miles Sunday

#500in2010 total for the week = 20.24 miles

Friday Night

Just got back from a gorgeous run in the sun!

8.68 km

56:01 time

6:27 km avg

4:25 km max

663 calories

add my 2 km walk to and from school.

#500in2010 FRIDAY night 10.68 km = 6.64 miles

HELLO Friday!

Last night my clinic began, and so I work towards my new goal! It certainly feels good to have a goal!

5:40 km run

34:48 time

403 calories burned

6:27 avg pace in km

4:20 max pace in km

2 km walking yesterday back and forth to school in the glorious sunshine!

#500in2010 = 7.40 km to miles = 4.60 miles yesterday, Thursday

I am going to run today as well. Saturday, a rest day. Sunday running.

A finishing photo

I was on a mission to get under 60 minutes, as I posted in my last post I was able to do that!

Here is a little blurb about my clinic that starts tonight! I cannot wait to get started, and of course my goal is to lose some more weight of course, and to kick my PB time for this race! My PB was in June 2008. I ran a 10 km in 56:34 and placed third in the women's category. I know I can do this again!! I need to knock about 3 minutes from my time. (well just over 2.77!)

Darlene’s 10k Run: This clinic is designed for those comfortable with 6k distance. It will start with Run 10mins, Walk 1 min for the First 2 weeks then steady running during the week and 10’s and 1’s on the Sunday Run. This Clinic builds to 13k over 11 weeks.

I will post my run later! Another run in the sunshine! Woot!

just call me slacker cath!

OK, can this be any more of a bad angle here?! LOL

I got roped into helping with the warm up. I was having too much fun as you can tell!

Wooping it up for the crowd!

Having too much fun it looks like! My friend and running instructor from the 10 km clinic Darlene on my right and Pat in red on my left.

I am here. I really am. After my harsh run on Saturday, and and another run on the Sunday my body was beat UP! So, I took the last few days off. I ran tonight, and of course I walked to school with the kids a couple of times. All of which I will record here today.

I also have my heavy awful cycle which makes running a challenge on the heavy days. I am also all bloated, and really haven't been eating the best. So, I ran tonight. I MADE myself run tonight. I ran 6 km. It felt hard. I am worn out. That time change, and all of my busy of my life is catching up to me! I need to take it down a notch and get some good rest!

This evening I registered for the 10 km clinic again. I am going to beat my time of 59:10.9 (Saturday's race) which I thought I would do way better, however the hills were killer. I don't think I will run that one again. At the 6 km I was just at 30 minutes. And then the hills started and that is where I lost the time.

I placed 38th out of 110 runners and eighth in my category.

So, with a positive mind, I will run a WAY better time in May for my next goal race. Secretly I want to beat my PB. SO, we will see about that closer to the goal race. I am just happy I did sub 60, so I guess I achieved that goal.

Tonight:

6.05 km

39:47

6:35 km avg

5:06 km best

463 calories

Two walks to school in the last two days = 2 km

So, 6.05 + 2 km = 8.05 km

#500in2010 = 5 miles

I will run tomorrow, and on Friday. Rest Saturday, longer run Sunday!

Sunday Summary

Just got back from a 7 km run. Oooh am I sore from yesterday. My thighs, even my abs! Wow. I have decided to take a repeat of the 10 km clinic, and run a bit more distance on the Sundays with my friend Darlene. I just love her! She and I have a great time, and a similar pace. So, that is the plan!

7.13 km

46:43 time

6:33 km avg pace

5:18 max pace

535 calories

#500in2010 Sunday = 4.43 miles

Total #500in2010 for the week = 21.08 miles

Saturday Race

Well, that was a crazy 10 km race today! I am not sure of my official time (still waiting on the results) but I do know I ran a sub 60 minute race today. I am curious to see how I placed.

There were CRAZY steep hills on the course, and so that was challenging! I had to walk up some of the hills. SOOOO steep! The good thing about hills, what goes up, must come down! I could cruise downhill.

I will add the details after!

10.10 km distance = 6.28 miles #500in2010

Tomorrow morning an easy 7 ish.

Wednesday Run

8.66 km run

54:24 time

Avg pace 6:17 km

Max pace 5:13 km

Calories burned 654

Great run tonight. Going to get a run in tomorrow, then a day of rest, and Saturday morning race, Sunday morning run!

#500in2010 = 5.37 miles tonight

Tuesday - Last Clinic Night

Run tonight:

8.02 km

51:40

Avg 6:27

Max 4:39 km

598 calories burned

Awesome run tonight! Cannot wait to run tomorrow!

#500in2010 = 5 miles

Sunday Run - 13 km

Wearing my lucky shirt, and waterbelt today! What a difference of losing almost 20 pounds makes, in both clothing, and just running!

Went out for 13 km run with my group. My longest run to date since after my injury. I felt great!!! We conquered a very long uphill. I was SO glad to see the top of it! The rest was beautiful. Also, I wore my new runners. Awesome!

My lucky shirt fits again (a bit snug) and my water belt that I love fits again! I am super happy about that!

I also weighed myself this morning, and yesterday morning and I have dropped some pounds which is also a bonus! I am weighing in today, instead of tomorrow morning. I am always a lot more hungry on Sundays after the longer runs :D

This week is my last week of this ten clinic. I am not sure where to go from here. I will be making some running goals/decisions this week. Saturday is my 10 km race. I hope to do it in under 1 hour. I don't think I will beat my pb. I am OK with this. I am just happy to RUN!

The weight details:

Was: 175.8

Current: 173.6

Down: 2.2 pounds

Starting weight January 4th = 192 pounds

Total pounds lost to date: 18.4 pounds

28.6 pound to go until goal weight of 145 pounds

The run details today:

13.03 km

1:23:32 time

Avg 6:25

Max 4:59

Calories burned: 1006

So, #500in2010 today = 8.09 miles

This weeks #500in2010 total is: 27.36 miles

Friday and Saturday

There have been troubles with blogger for the last couple of days for me! I am still here!

I haven't run since Wednesday night. I have been fighting a cold, and sore throat. So, I loaded up on the Oil of Oregano and so far so good. I also chose not to run. Thought I would conserve my energy.

However, I have still got my daily walking in.

Yesterday, back and forth to school. 2x = 2 km

And today, walking around the mall etc, running errands 2 km. I make it a point to park far away and get my exercise in!

So, for Friday and Saturday = 4 km or 2.48 miles

#500in2010 = 2.48 miles

I am feel good today, after a good long sleep, and a bit of a sleep in I feel awesome. I am looking forward to my 13 km run tomorrow morning!

Next week, I am back on track!

P.S. I also bought jeans in size 11 (down one size) and I bought shirts in size medium. Obviously I am losing more on the top than the bottom. The bottom is always harder with all of my loose skin to tuck into my pants. I think I would be smaller on the bottom with a tummy tuck :D

Thursday

Well, I thought this would be the week I would kick it up, but my body has different plans. I am fighting a wee cold. Hopefully it turns into NOTHING. So, I have decided to not run tonight. And, hopefully get out tomorrow night. *fingers crossed*

Did some walking today. 2.5 km with the kids back and forth to school.

#500in2010 = 1.55 miles

Wednesday 7 km

I am getting a bit of a stuffy nose. I felt OK on my run however. Running pretty much always makes me feel better!

7.16 km

46:16

635 calories

Avg 6:29

Max 5:12

+ 1 km walk to and from school.

Purchased myself some new runners tonight as well. It was time! So, tomorrow my feet will feel like they are running on little pillows.

#500in2010 = 5.07 miles

Tuesday

Tonight is a clinic night. I still have to register for my 10 km race weekend after next!

Last night we had fast food. We ate Burger King. I loved eating it, but afterwards I felt really gross. And still do today. No more burger/fries/onion ring splurges anymore. Yuck. Not worth it.

So, today I stared to feel better when I walked back and forth to school. Did an extra little loop too, with my little girls.

I will update this post tonight...toodles. OK, back to update.

I registered for the race. Cannot wait to run it!

My run tonight:

8.88 km

58:49 time

788 calories

Avg 6:37

Max 4:51

+ My morning loop of 2 km

#500in2010 8.88 + 2 km + 10.88 km = 6.76 miles

Monday Weigh In

Isn't kind of a bummer when I ran over 27 miles this week (43+ km) and all I lost was .2 pounds?!

Oh well. I feel bloated, and figure it will go away this week. Maybe I will lose a couple of pounds?

My weight today (dropped into 175 yay!) 175.8 pounds. 30.8 pounds left to lose.

Well, anyways. I enjoyed this week. Had a treat or two.

This week, I am going to work ever harder! Watch out #500in2010!!

P.S. We walked about 3 km yesterday (Sunday) afternoon as a family = 1.86 miles yesterday afternoon #500in2010 (so, I will add that to this weeks total, as I submitted my miles in already for Sunday total)

And then yesterday, I walked 2.5 km. = 1.55 miles

Monday #500in2010 = 3.41 miles total

Sunday Summary

My run this morning, chased by a barking dog. And tummy troubles again. All in all, I am happy I finished my run this morning.

12.05 km

1:21 time

1092 calories burned

6:47 avg pace

5:20 max pace

500 in 2010 = 7.50 miles today

Weekly #500in2010 : 27.09 miles total

Saturday

I didn't run last night. I had plans to run, but I chose to watch Olympic hockey instead, and of course watch the medal presentation (GOLD!) Once in a lifetime chance to watch on TV. I can always run more next week. It will be very boring without the Olympics to watch.

Hubby and I actually went out for a nice pasta dinner, and some wine. I ate the bread too. It was better than running :D

My pants are starting to get loose (my size 12's) and hopefully in another five-ish pounds I can be in size 10's again. That will feel good!

Tomorrow off for about an 11 km run with my group. I cannot wait. It was odd not running last night. However, time off is also needed once in awhile. I think it will make my run awesome tomorrow!

Looking forward to it, however I think it will be a raining one. Got to love our Westcoast weather!!

Until tomorrow, where I will update my 500 in 2010 challenge.

Cheers!

On my own Thursday

Tonight, as I was gearing up, I watch the Canadian Women's hockey team kick some serious A$$ and win GOLD for Canada.

I missed the medal ceremony, but I will catch it on the repeats tonight on CTV. I am not a hockey lover at all, but I was actually cheering and screaming! It was good!

Go CANADA Go!

So, my run tonight:

6.20 km

46:42 (really slow as I was experiencing tummy troubles, so I had to walk a bit to get finished up) I wanted to run 8 km tonight, darn it!)

549 calories burned

7:32 avg (see, slow but good anyways, at least I was out!!)

5:00 max

All in all, good times!

So, my 6.2o km run + my 2 km walk back and forth to school = 8.20 km

#500in2010 = 5 miles

Wednesday - 6 hills

8.11 km run tonight, including six hills in the rain.

58:01

724 calories burned

Avg 7:09

Max 5:34

A good night that is for sure! Hills are done, and now we will be increasing our mileage again!

#500in2010 = 5 miles

Going to get a run in tomorrow night too.

Tuesday

Clinic night tonight. We ran about 6 km.

In the rain, and it was cold tonight. I am glad I wore my gloves that is for sure!

6.40 km

40:35 time

564 calories burned

6.21 av pace km

4.41 max pace km

Tomorrow, six hills!

#500in2010 = 4 miles + 1.25 miles = 5.25 miles total

I forgot to add in my 2 km walk yesterday! oops! Last day of sunshine and good weather for the next week or more around here! (will include those 2 in there!) = 1.25 miles added in the total above.

Yesterday, Monday.

I am just catching up from a most busy pro-d day with the kids. And last night, we took the three big kids into DT Vancouver. So, did we walk a lot! We were out on our feet for three hours last night. We walked stairs, we walked steep hills and hardly any complaints from our 10, 8 and 7 year olds.

We pretty much walked what we did last week, except we went a bit longer and further. We just walked a bit slower!

It was a great night, and we were on Robson Street at the CTV booth when the Canadian Ice Dancing got their GOLD! The streets of Vancouver were ELECTRIC. It was amazing! I am going to be sad when the Olympics are over.

So, we walked 7 km yesterday. It was awesome!

#500in2010 = 4.34 miles on Monday

I will post my miles from today, tonight. Still more walking to do today, and of course tonight with my run club.

Later!

Monday Weigh In

I weigh 176.0 on the nose.

I have lost 16 pounds since January 4th. That is 7 weeks, and about two pounds a week. Just right!

I have 31 pounds to lose. The same stupid pounds I lost two years ago. Except, this time I am taking more time to enjoy a treat here and there. Trying to make LASTING changes. And, so far I feel no deprivation. I wake up happy each morning knowing I am working towards an attainable goal.

Next weekend, I have my own boudoir session! Eeep. That will help me get my miles in this week! **session has been rescheduled now until April. Bummer.

And to keep doing what I am doing!

Sunny Sunday Summary

Well, what an amazing day for a long run in the sun! I haven't run 11 or over for quite some time. So, today felt like a big accomplishment. I took the group out for the run today, and it was a gooder.

11.77 km

1:17 mins

1058 calories burned

Avg 6:33

Max 4:57

#500in2010 Sunday = 7.31 miles

And my weekly #500in2010 = 35 miles (I walked a bit where it wasn't recorded on my Garmin, and enough to round up!)

(35 miles = 56.32704 kilometers this week)

Yesterday, was Friday

Happy Weekend! The sun is shining! I feel great!

I ran with my old running friends last night. We ran for about 6k.

6.15 km
549 calories
41.26
Avg 6:44
Max 4:40

Period is done. Thank goodness.

#500in2010 = 4 miles

Tomorrow, I take our group out for an 11 km run. I am looking forward to a sunny run! Woo!

Thursday

Walked back and forth to school with the kids (in beautiful sunshine!)

I walked back and forth 3x's = 3 km

#500in2010 = 2 miles

Late Wednesday (Part 2 of 2)

OK, tonight was 5 hills night.

7.76 km
52:21
710 calories burned
Avg 6:45 (nice and easy 4km warm up to the hill)
Max 4:35

Plus, add 2 km walk today, so:

#500in2010 9.76 km = 6 miles

Tomorrow, I am not running at all. Have a business meeting, so a day of rest. Same with Saturday.

Early Wednesday (Part 1 of 2)

OK, so we mapped our walk through the downtown core of Vancouver. It was awesome!

Cliff and I walked approximately 4 miles tonight! Woo! (we mapped our route!)

#500in2010 4 miles tonight. Every step was worth it!

Tuesday - On my Own

Tonight, I am skipping run club. Going to check out the Olympic festivities.

So, I did a run on my own today in the sunshine. It felt like Spring, and my water belt just fits again. I am very happy about that1

7.6k run
51:48
682 calories burned
Avg 6:49
Max 4:51

And, I walked 2x's back and forth to school, plus add the 1k I forgot about yesterday = 3k.

#500in2010 - 7.6k + 3k = 10.6k = 6.5 miles

(And, I will be walking like a maniac tonight. I am not going to count it however. I don't want to wear my Garmin LOL.)

Tuesday - Treat

Yesterday, I actually forgot 1km (I walked 2x's to school and back!) So, after my exercise today, I will add it to today's total. #500in2010.

Run Monday

This #500in2010 is really inspiring me to become active again. In my head I see the number climbing, and it makes me happy. I should be in the 100 mile mark tomorrow. I am a quarter mile short! Thank you to Laura and Erin for this challenge. Today I did an extra run to 'Virtual Insanity' by Jamiroquai thinking of Laura. It was good!

I walked back and forth to school = 1 km

Run tonight:
7.60k
55:00
662 calories burned
Avg 7:14k (slower due to a large hill, and some walking to cool down)
Max 5:11k

Feeling great on my runs these days! Tomorrow, I need to run an 8K on my own, as my parental units are giving us an opportunity to go hang out dt Vancouver to see the Olympic fever that has hit! I am so excited (and I will wear my Garmin to calculate my k's as we will be doing a lot of walking!)

Oh, and I jumped on the scale anyways this morning and I was only up .2 overall. So, that was good.

#500in2010 1k + 7.6k= 8.6k = 5 miles

Weigh In - Sunday

So, because it is Valentines Day, and I am heading out to get a special dinner or something somewhere with my honey. I have decided to weigh in a day early. I of course, usually do it tomorrow (Monday). But heck, I will do it today instead. I want to enjoy, and not be a slave to the scale.

So, todays weight is:

177.6 (down a pound) 32.6 to go.

Down 14.4 total from January 4th. Nice and slow!

I will be running tomorrow to make up for tonight ;D

LSD - Sunday Run 10K

Another beautiful run this morning. It didn't rain either! Awesome.

Happy Valentines Day. I did my heart some good too!

10K KK Inspired Route
10:10k
1:06
916 cals burned
Avg 6:32
Max 5:15

Quite a few hills too.

#500in2010 today: 6.25 miles

Grand total for the week #500in2010: 27.75 miles

Friday - Another run in the rain

Well! The Olympic Opening Ceremony is on right now, I was really enjoying it, however got my run gear on and met a favourite group and went for a 5k run in the rain and the wind!

I am glad I went! Tomorrow, no running. I have an important shoot tomorrow, and a lot of other errands to do tomorrow.

So, the details of tonights run:

5k
32:01
435 cals
avg 6:30
max 5:08

+ 1k walk today to school and back.

#500in2010 - 6k = 4 miles

I am bloated and I am getting some spotting so my cycle is gearing up. I will probably not lose a pound this week, but that is OK. It will come down after the bloat goes away like last time.

Thursday

Well, I got out for a 6k ish run tonight in the rain. By myself. Needed the stress relief today. Was ready to port the kids away to another land. LOL.

A run always helps with that! So, I am back, and I am feeling relaxed and ready for the evening! Survivor starts tonight! Woo!

I wouldn't have gone for a run tonight in the pouring rain and cold evening. However, this challenge *500 in 2010* is making me kick it into overdrive! Tomorrow I will run with my old group! I always like running with my old buds!

6.14k run
43:49 (time)
554 calories
7:09k avg
5:21 max
(Obviously I run slower without anybody to push me LOL)

Well, that is good!

#500in2010 - 6:4k = 4 miles

Wednesday - 4 hills

Tonight we did four hills in the rain.

We run there, run our four hills, and then run back. I was tired on my fourth hill. Just like last week, I was tired on my third hill. Two more weeks of hill training! We go up to six hills for the 10K clinic.

I am feeling bloated, I guess my cycle is trying to make its way again. Yuck.

Oh well! I am just glad I can run again!

Tonights Run/Hill training:

6.82k (and actually may have been more, I think I may have not recorded a hill or two)
47:44
601 calories
avg 7 km (some walking in there, so a bit slower which is good for hill night)
max was 3:24 km

All good!



1k walk today to school and back + 6.82k + 7.82k = 5 miles #500in2010

Tuesday - Run Night x 2

Hello Tuesday!

This #500in2010 is making me work a lot harder. I am motivated to move into the top ten again. I was there once I think, maybe 2 x's until I fell, and then fell again. And of course had that puke bug. So, I have had some obstacles to move around, and of course didn't get the k's/miles that I wanted. And, of course to see my parent units way up there in second place, makes the competitor in me come out. Yes, I like to compete. Mostly against myself. So, today I decide to RAMP up my GAME. I am not going to put my whole plan on here (because of spying eyes i.e. my parents LOL) so I actually sat down and devised a plan.

That is all I am going to say tonight. Physically I am feeling very strong. I am losing that dreaded extra weight and my runs have been going great. And, I am walking back and forth to school quite often. It all adds up. This I know.

So, there I go. A plan.

*fingers crossed*

So, my exercise for today:

2 km walk back and forth to school

Run Club:
6.25 km
42.27
543 calories
avg 6:46
max 5:07


Extra run with husband chasing me on his bike (after I got home from run club) LOL
5.35 km
36:30
480 calories
avg 6:50
max 5:08

(and a good calorie burn today of over 1000! Woot. That helps offset the big old portion of splurge nachos yesterday!)

SO, my KM total for today is: 13.6 km or converted to miles: 8.5 miles #500in2010

Tomorrow we do our hill training, 4 hills and there are four weeks left until our goal race.

A few weeks to my boudoir session.

Week 5 - Monday Weigh In

OK, remember I didn't weigh in last week, as I injured my foot and didn't get much accomplished.

So, I thought get on that darn scale. I had a good week last week. I got out running 4x's.

So, weigh in today was 178.6

Down 2.2 from two weeks ago. That makes me happy, the scale is moving down.

Onto another week!

33.6 pounds to go until goal!

10k Sunday!

So, I managed to run for 10K pain free. That my friend, is progress. I couldn't be any happier. And to run with two amazing women, extra bonus! Thank you Louise and Kristina! It was great to run into the double digit kms today! I fee great! Thank goodness.

I feel I am getting back into shape (muscle memory!) and my body is changing again. I couldn't be happier. My size 12's are getting baggy. I am having my own boudoir session shot at the end of February, so good timing :D

So, for todays 10k. I LOVED the particular route! I haven't done it for quite some time! Nice.

10:01K
1:04
893 calories burned (added some back with a Starbucks Vivanno mmmm)
avg 6:26
max 5:14
Ran nice and steady, and slower of course for LSD. Awesome

For #500in2010 - Sunday Run: 6.25 miles

And for for #500in2010 this weeks total in miles is: 20.75 miles

This was a great week for me finally! Yay! Tomorrow I am back for a weigh in!

Friday!

SO, I got my 2km walk in this morning back and forth to school.

Took a 5km group out for a run. We did the 'Super Fun Run' and it rocked. Ran it nice and 'slow' and encouraged who I could.

5.28k
38:27
avg 7:17
max 5:17
455 cals. (I keep typing cakes LOL)


#500in2010 :: 7.28 km = 4.5 miles total

Thursday

#500in2010 - .5 miles so far.

Wednesday Update

I had a great run tonight. I am so happy!

6.25k
39.13
543 calories burned
6:17 avg
4:11 max

I will also be running on Friday. Taking a group out for a friend.

Walked back and forth to school x 2 = 2k + 6.25K = 8.25k

#500in2010 5 miles today

Bingo!

OK, I ran tonight, and I managed the three hills. It was great!

I am looking forward to running tomorrow, and of course a 1oK on Sunday! Woo!

6.53K
45.22
591 calories burned

#500in2010= 4 miles

Hopeful

#500in2010

Monday: .5 miles


Tonight, should be hill training for me. Of course, I haven't run since my trip up on Thursday night. Swelling has gone down, but foot doesn't feel *just right* yet. I may try to lace up my runners and see what happens tonight.

My feeling is that I have missed now some bigger runs that I may not be able to keep up. Sunday will be a 10K run. I am not even sure I am able.

SO. I am left with unanswered questions. So frustrating. Oh well, I am prepping as if I am going to kick ass on the three hills. Being positive here.

I will update later.

Sunday

A little update:

#500in2010 - 5.75 miles only this week.

This is due to mega flu/puke bug hitting our house hard this week, and of course my foot injury.

I am a bit discouraged. OK, VERY discouraged. No exercise, and making a couple of bad choices.

Everything is on hold for now.

A new twist

Yes, I twisted yet the OTHER foot/ankle tonight. Stepping off of a curb. I am not sure if I can even exercise or run tomorrow. I have ice on it *fingers crossed* and now my hubby has the puke flu. Poor guy!

From Sick to Sweet!

Tonight I felt good enough to run with my group. So I did. It is that darn #500in2010 that made me do it!

6.6k run
42.49
6.29 av
5:18 best
Calories burned 592

#500in2010 - 7.1km = 4.5 miles (I added in the .5mile from today in this total)

Sick

Yesterday, I got what the rest of the family got. It wasn't too much fun. Puking is no fun. Yuck. I had to have Cliff come home from work early so I could just rest. I stayed on the couch all day, and slept a lot.

This morning I am feeling a bit better. Not a whole lot of energy, and sad that I couldn't run. But before I started feeling sick, I actually did my morning video.

I think at the end of the six weeks, I will do one EXTRA week to make up for the missed exercise sessions.


Had 4 glasses of water, and now a bowl of oatmeal and blueberries. I also walked to school. #500in2010 - 1km or .5 mile. I am hoping I can run tonight!? I will play that thought out later.

Week 4 - Monday Weigh In

Well, the hard work paid off. After last week only losing .2 was pretty discouraging. However, today I am happy to report I lost THREE pounds this week.

Previous Weight 183.8
Current Weight 180.8
loss of 3 pounds
total loss 11.2
35.8 pounds to go
BMI - overweight (from obese four weeks ago)

If I keep working out hard, recording my calories, drinking my water, having my vitamins it looks like I *could* drop into the 170's by next Monday.

Today, I will start week 4 of Slim in Six! Two more weeks to go! I just keep pressing play! (and wake up and put on my workout gear so the moment I get back in the house, I am ready to workout!)

Happy Monday! And a nacho splurge tonight!

#500in2010 - 2K or 1.25 miles

Sunday Summary

It is has been a crazy weekend. So many of our kids are throwing up. I was up on the couch until 5 a.m. And then out the door at 8 to go for my long Sunday run.

I am just happy that so far I am feeling fine, and so is Cliff. And three other kids. This means ALL of them have had it now. I hope it is the end of the puke.

Run today:

8:27K

54:41

751 calories burned

avg pace 6:37

max 4:51

Two major hills. Long hills. I survived and I feel GREAT! I LOVE my running group.

#500in2010 total this week: 18.5 MILES

And of course, it is a weigh in day for me tomorrow morning. I hope I have made some progress!

Oh, and week four of six start for me tomorrow for Slim in Six!

Friday Night

Well, it is Friday already! This week was slow, yet fast.

I am feeling my sides, and muscles in places I didn't think I had muscles. I did my second day of the BIU- SIS DVD. Oh wow. I feel myself getting stronger. That feels GOOD! That DVD was 1 hour.

Eating was good too. Last night we went to White Spot. I ordered the garden burger, easy on the ranch. And sweet potato fries. I had half of the burger, and about 10 fries in the dip (very light) and I was stuffed. I packed it up, and Cliff had my leftovers for lunch today.

I have been taking my vitamins, drinking all of my water. I can tell my stomach is shrinking. I like it!

Tonight, I met some of my old group that is now in the 5K group. We ran together and it was nice. Perfect night for a run!

5.48K

35:26

478 calories burned

(Big calorie burn day today, double that I would think)

Anyways. That is my day.

#500in2010 I walked 2K today (FINALLY no sickies!!) and then my 5.48K + 7.48K or 5 miles.

A good day!

And I'm feeling good!

A happy Cathy!

Side view in my size 12's and size large top.

And a front view.

OK, you know those jeans that just don't fit right. But they did say 10 pounds ago. Since having all of these kids, and they have stretched my stomach/hip area out quite well. So, I have a lot of loose skin to shove into my pants. It is not pretty. (Saving for a tummy tuck too, after my veins are done in my legs this winter)

Well, my other two pairs of jeans are in the wash (I have been living in workout gear lately!) So, I grabbed my size 12's light blue denim of the hanger. And, I held them up to my body and thought, these are going to fit again. And voila. They are on. And they are comfortable again. And, I am wearing a purple shirt that was feeling too tight (size large) and it fits SO much better. Wow. Change. Feels. GOOD.

I know I am not a supermodel, but today I feel like one! I am so pleased that my hard work is starting to take effect. I looked through my closet after my shower and looked at my jeans. Most of them are size eights, there are a pair of size six, and a size five. I know that in the spring these are all going to fit. And I cannot wait for that! I am so excited. Like I have said before, nothing tastes as good as thin feels. These little moments make the hard work feel like I am reaching a goal again. It feels good!

I also tried on my small pink hoodie, and I can actually zip it up. 10 weeks ago, I could hardly put it on! It of course looks like I am stuffed into a sausage casing today LOL. So, not wearable, but hey it is step in the right direction! My running jacket too. I tried it on this morning and I can now zip it, and it can fit on my hips/stomach but of course, sausage casing! I am *this* close to being able to wear my size M running shirt. Oh how I have missed you running shirts!! I have my eye on some running gear that is for sure. I will reward myself with a new spring/summer running gear.

I cannot wait! Now that my period is almost over for this week, I think I will see that reflected on the scale on my Monday weigh in. Woot!

This morning I did an hour DVD called BURN IT UP. OMG. It was tough, and I was sweating like crazy! I am sore right now. However, I did it and I LOVED it. Less than three weeks to go!

Tomorrow I will try to fit a run into my schedule.

P.S. The pink hoodie I am talking about, is the one in the blog post below. OH how I love it, and miss wearing it!

Hump Day - Week Three, Day Three & a Run

Today was a good day, and a bad day. Sick child in the house, a lot of puke. But manageable. My day was so much better than yesterday. I am tired, yes. But happier for sure.

It had to be my decision with regards to running. No pressure. Max 15k. And suddenly all feels right in my world again. I have no rush to run a half or try for the full. I KNOW I can do it.

So, today I did BIU, for 48 minutes (between puke clean up--really!) and laundry. Lots of laundry.

And, a good run tonight as well, and it was nice to run with my friend Louise. It is nice to have friends with fitness goals I must say! It is nice to run and chat about our lives. The runs go a lot quicker that is for sure!

7.13K run

47:51

avg 6:43

best 4:36

Calories burned: 637

#500in2010 - 4.5 miles today

Tomorrow I am doing a brand new DVD called BURN IT UP. And I will do that to the end of the six weeks! I hope it goes well tomorrow!

Week Three - Day Two and a Run!

Ah, the good old days :D (Well, June 2008)

10k, 3rd place in my category. 56:34 (PB for me)

Well, today was one of THOSE days. Yup. A not so nice day, but was better when my cousin popped over with a coffee and a scone for me. And a good hug. And a talk, and suddenly life felt better!

I did my SIS, RIU DVD of 48 minutes, and I can totally feel myself getting stronger which feels great. I also switched into the 10K clinic. And tonight was my first run with the group and it was GREAT. It felt right, and I was right where I wanted to be.

Today, was a good calorie burning day. Last night was our splurge night (nachos, and they were very good) which we give ourselves once a week. Highly enjoyed it. Got really full fast!

I have only eight weeks until our goal race in March. I plan on taking off 2 pounds per week, and hope to run that race 16 pounds lighter. That would make me, 168 pounds. That would be a good start! And of course, I want to beat my 10K time (56:34-Run for Remembrance)

Tonights Run

"Glover Lover"

6.28k

42.04

545 calories burned

avg 6:42

max 4:51

#500in2010 - 4 miles

Week 3 - Monday Weigh In

Well, after almost 7 days of spotting, my cycle/period kicked in today. How annoying is that?!

I am only .2 down in weight as I am bloated. I think next week by Monday more should roll off my body! (YES PLEASE!) I weighed a 183.8 this morning. Hard to swallow when I worked so VERY hard this whole week. Oh well, blame the horrormones.

It was a lot easier to lose weight the first time (after Coco, and breastfeeding) these periods are brutal! Yuck. I have noticed night sweats, and tired. Maybe I am in perimenopause?! I am 38, heading to 39. Not sure.

So, this cycle was 33 days apart, and the month before 27 days apart. Still 'normal' but really annoying.

Enough about that.

So, I did my slim in six, week three, day 1 this morning. I LOVE it! I am feeling a lot stronger already! I cannot wait to see what happens with my body shape in the next three weeks. My running clothes are getting looser! That is good!

Tomorrow, I jump down to the 10k clinic, and I am excited about it! I am so thankful to be able to run!

Chilly Chase 2010 - 5K race this morning

Here is me nearing the finishing chute. Not very attractive, and I felt very winded. But hey, I did it. I can see from these images where I have to take off the weight. I don't like how I look at ALL. However, I know I am working on this.

Thank you Nikki for taking my photos, and sharing them with me!

Pre race of course. Note, the top image, I stripped off the layer, and my hat. I got very warm quickly!

Well, I did it! So did a lot of my friends, and first time race runners! It is so exciting to watch first time racers finish a race! For many of our clinic participants in the LTR, this was their very first experience! I totally remember that very first time and how exciting is was!

This is my very first race this year of course, and my last race was actually the Chilly Chase 2009, when I ran the 15k. I find it amazing at how fast life can change in a year! Last year, in the shape of my life, this year coming off an injury, and then my stupid fall in the garage yesterday.

However, I am pleased that I managed to complete the 5k pain FREE!! This is a miracle in itself. It felt great to run! Fun to hang out with my friends. Nice to have Cliff and Courtney there to cheer me on!

Chilly Chase 2010 - 5k (not official, but from my trusty Garmin)

5.19k ( bit over)

30:33

avg 5:57

max 3:33

Calories 477

Thank you to Nikki and Susan for the wonderful LTR clinic! You both are the best!

Cathy xo

P.S. Christina! I am so sorry we never met up!!! I would have loved to have said hello!! How did you do?

Edited to add:

Placed 33/101 runners

Placed 9 in the 30-39 category!

27:40.8 (chipped time!)

#500in2010 I did 8.19k this week or, about 5 miles. So yuck from last week, but I needed to rest! It was the right choice.

Tomorrow::Race Day

So, I went to my physio and I am OK. I can certainly run the 5k tomorrow. I feel so down because last year I could easily run 15k. So, it will be weird to ONLY run the 5, but atleast I am out there running right! That is the goal.

After a good chat with Dr. Leif I have decided to hold off any distances over 15K for the next two years. I am going to wait until all six of my kids are in full day school. I will be almost 41 in two years. Well, in my early 40's I will be in a new racing category (bonus!) and I will have the daytime to train and I will obviously get more sleep and have more energy. This is also important. It is just that I am so GOAL driven. So, I will strive to improve my 5, 10 and 15k times.

I will run half marathons and my first full in my 40's. I am good with that decision no more pressure. I would rather run, than be disappointed if I were to get injured again. So, I moved down from the half clinic, to the 10k gradual build (which goes up to 13k) PERFECT.

Today, I did something stupid...I fell down two garage steps and rolled on my foot/ankle. All is OK. I just need to ice.

So, that is that. I switched clinics, I am still working out to my strength DVD's 6x a week (Dr. approved this for me!) and my 10K training. Now, I wonder what my goal race is?

Week 2 - Friday

I am still here. I have been eating right, and doing my daily tape. Tomorrow will finish up week 2! Four more to go.

My knee is still a bit sore. Off to physio I go tomorrow. Get a check up! I am hoping my 5k race will be good to go on Sunday. If not, I am going to go check out boxing on Monday.

I will not run tonight either. Just want it to feel good!

So, there is my update. Oh, and I am back into my jeans (my smaller--bigger jeans) feels good! So, I must be doing something right!

As for #500in2010. Not a good week that way. I think so far I am only at 3k.

Week 2 - Wednesday

Yesterday, I did my workout. I walked 2 k, and the day before (yesterday) 1 k. I sat down, and when I got up my knee (THE knee) that knocked me out of exercise for 7 months hurt. So, needless to say I felt angry. I iced my knee and I rested it.

I also made an appointment with my physio. See him on Sat.

Today it feels normal. So?! I am not sure now.

I wanted to run last night, and was sad that I could not run. Oh, and my period is on its way today. Grrhhh. After having six kids, the cycle I get is not fun. Well, it never was but it is nasty now. :D

So, all in all I hope today is a good day. I will MAKE it a good day. I am going to try my DVD this morning and of course I am supposed to run for the next three evenings. And, my 5k race is on Sunday. So *fingers crossed*

If my knee continues to hurt, I will drop back in clinics, or maybe stop running again. Not worth it. I am thinking boxing might be what I do next. If my plan does not work...

Week 2 - Monday Weigh In

Well, all of that hard work paid off (and I even slipped in a piece of cake--very small slice) this week.

I am down eight pounds! And that leaves 39 pounds to go to goal of 145.

I worked hard, and MADE/FORCED my self to MOVE seven days this week. I will continue that trend this week as well.

I have my whole week planned out, and I am sitting here in my workout gear. When do I work out? During the day as soon as I get back from dropping off my my big kids to school. That leaves only two kids, and the house is pretty quiet. So, I fit it in where I can.

Usually I walk, but today is SOOOOO wet and dark that I will drive them.

I would LOVE to see my weight dip into the 170' s by next week. That is the plan!

Today, I will do my 48 minute RIU tape.

Happy Monday!

Day Seven - Day of Rest? Not.

Rest? Not really. I ran 8k this morning, and boy did I feel every extra pound jiggling and a blubbering. I felt SO beat down, but I completed it.

I wanted to quit, but I kept pushing. I survived. I hope today was just an 'off' kind of morning. I didn't eat before I ran (because we got home late after a dinner party) and so I felt a bit sick on my run. Hunger. Thirsty. Lead legs. I even had to take an extra walk break.

Yup. Fat and out of shape. Oooh how I don't love that feeling.

Last night was a great dinner out with friends. I skipped the appies, skipped any drinks. Drank lots of water. Ate a piece of homemade lasagna (made with low fat stuff) a half cup caesar salad (no bacon bits or parm) and I left the white sourdough with butter (my FAVE--I am the granddaughter of a baker) and I had a small sliver of homemade chocolate cake with a bit of icing. Delish. I kept drinking water. I didn't feel deprived. I was actually STUFFED! And, enjoyed beautiful company. Isn't that awesome!

We got to bed about 1, and this morning me alarm went off for my run. The whole house was asleep. It was hard to get up and out. So, I didn't get a whole lot of sleep. That is another problem. Lack of sleep for me.

So, that is my day so far! Today we are off to a celebrate a baptism of a sweet little boy Evan. My cousin's second son. So, more food issues to deal with. But hey, food is a fact of life right. Have to find the right balance.

Run:

8:07k

55:55

avg 6:56

max 5:12

Calories burned 715! Good score.

As for #500in2010 this weeks total: 27.28k converted to miles: 16.9510 mi (can I round up to 17 here Laura?)

Day Six - Workout done and weekend challenges

Well, my workout is done. My kids like to workout with me. On and off I had Cameron (doing crunches and push ups with me.) Catie and Caroline did a bit of the cardio. I just smile when they do this! They get so excited to do it with me. LOVE it. Today, I was actually able to do the whole DVD which felt great, because on Tuesday, not so good. I am feeling way stronger, and I think I am starting to feel my abs underneath all of this blubber.

Today is day six of my plan. I of course started on Monday. I have always had success starting at the beginning of the year, because it is a fresh new year. I love having a clean slate.

Whenever the food calls my name, I just say to it. You are just *blank* you don't control me. So far it just works!

I have stayed at my calorie level of around 1300-1500 per day. It is working! I record EVERTHING I eat at livestrong.com and it allows me to chart my water with a click of a button. And, also add in my exercise (which allows me to eat more if I wish!--LOVE that) I totally think this helps!

For weekend challenges, it is that going over to a friends house to eat, and tomorrow a baptism. So, food of course maybe not the best choices. I will give myself a bit, but realizing I am weighing in on Monday morning. That should keep me from cheating. I don't really cheat. I like being on this plan.

Last night I had Subway (a six inch, with a bag of baked lays and 1 square of dark chocolate) and it felt like a cheat. And, I was actually going to have a few cookies but I was too FULL! Crazy how the stomach shrinks down so quickly!

I was watching Dr. Oz last night on TV. Talking about waist management. Not weight management. He just makes so much sense, and light bulbs just click when I read his book, or watch him on TV. His program, that Cliff and I used two years back when I lost the weight, well I still use ideas from then. And they work! They really do. I still eat a small turkey roll up with fresh salsa for lunch. Or, a handful of nuts before a meal. And, I eat the same breakfast everyday. This time, 1/3 cup of oatmeal and half a cup of frozen blueberries. SOOO satisfying, and filling. AND healthy. And then food is just for eating. No fuss, no obsessing.

I realize this has to be for life, and not just a fad. So just like Dr. Oz said last night...you have to wake up EXCITED about your eating/your plan. If not, you are bound to fail. I couldn't agree more.

The eating is a no brainer, leaving time to do the things you REALLY need to do. Like exercise daily. Did I tell you how much I love to exercise?

And, when eating well, EVERYTHING tastes so much better. Life just feels better!

Happy Weekend!

Tomorrow, I submit my #500in2010. Tomorrow, we do about a 6k run...I am so excited to run with my half group. I LOVE them.

Friday - Day Five

Well, it is Friday! I have survived five days so far. Feeling really good, and confident!

Drank all of my water, ate really well. Stayed within my calorie range.

Did my 47 minute RIU DVD this morning with two of my kids. Tonight, I ran. Finally back at 10/1's! Mentally I am BACK! Feel like a runner again, even though my body doesn't look very much like one LOL.

Run:

5:05k

37:31

432 calories burned

Awesome run in the rain! Next week is our goal race already! Woo!

My fingers are so cold, I have to go have a shower to warm up!

Oh, #500in2010 I did 2k today walk, + my 5:05K run. So, 7.05K

Happy Friday!

Day Four

Today was a good day. I felt less sore, and I feel way less hungry. When I eat, I get full really quickly. Tonight, I am not as crazy for night eating. I like this healthy eating. Everything tastes better, and I have WAY more energy!

Today, I did the 50 minute tape, RAMP it UP. And tonight I started my half marathon clinic. It was awesome!

So nice to be back there with old friends! Tomorrow, second to last clinic night for the LTR. FINALLY 10/1's! Yay!!

4.13 km

25:36

378 calories burned

avg 6:12k

max 5:05

And a big hill.

Tonight was a straight training run, no breaks. I DID it! I did it. It felt amazing.

A quote to inspire me. Taken from my clinic email.

Oh, and #500in2010 1k more (walking back and forth to school)

Lastly, a motivational quote....

"You also need to look back, not just at the people who are running behind you but especially at those who don't run and never will... those who run but don't race...those who started training for a race but didn't carry through...those who got to the starting line but didn't in the finish line...those who once raced better than you but no longer run at all. You're still here. Take pride in wherever you finish. Look at all the people you've outlasted."

Day Two - Start it Up (again)

So today, I did the basic 25 minute tape SIU. On my running days-3x's per week I will do the SIU. Sunday will be my day off from the DVD's.

Feeling great, and eating is right on. Drank lots of water. All good.

I still miss night eating. I have been drinking red rooibos tea at night. It is OK, but it is not a good as Subway, chocolate, cookies, wine, nachos. You know, the stuff I am not having any part of anymore.

If I want to be an athlete, I need to eat like an athlete right? I am OK with it, but it still takes some getting used to again.

I am also tracking my calories/water/exercise on livestrong.com "My Plate" I like it, it is easy and fast and keeps me in check. My fit and healthy friend Louise also gave me her eating program, so I have been starting to follow that. Eating well feels good. Eating crap does not.

So, my run:

Last time I will run 8 minutes and walk 1 minute. Tomorrow is a straight run of 3-4k and Friday is a LTR clinic night (They overlap a bit) and we move up to 10/1's! I have been waiting and working so hard to get there, and FRIDAY, we are there! Yay!

5K Resolution Run

5:03K

34:17

448 calories burned

AP: 6:49

BP: 5:05

Good run! I already FEEL lighter. But obviously don't look it. But hey, give me a few more months.

Oh, and I walked 1 km (back and forth to school today)

So today #500in2010 = 6:03 k

Day Two - Ramp it Up!

Just press play.

I did that today. I did RIU today, it was almost an hour, and boy am I feeling every muscle in my body! I also walked to school with the kids #500in2010 started! I am running Wed, Thurs, Friday and Sunday. I LOVE this feeling of activity. After being so down, and inactive this feels WONDERFUL. I feel like the old me, and full of energy.

Yesterday was difficult not to eat at night. It has been such a habit and a reward to me. So, I felt a little angry. But, I got over it. Today, I feel great and I feel myself getting healthier. I visualize myself in my size sixes again. How awesome that felt. That night eating is no good, and it has to go. Once in awhile this is OK, but for the most part, NO.

I will lose the weight, and I will keep it off. No more of this losing stuff again. It will be all about maintaining!

Edited to add:

1 km walk #500in2010

500 miles in 2010

My friend Laura, along with her friend Erin have a challenge!

I took information off of Laura's blog! Count me in Laura and Erin! I will do in Kilometre's however...

500 miles = 804.67200 kilometers

Do you want some support reaching your fitness goals this year?

Erin and I have challenged each other to a road race. First one to run 500 miles in 2010 wins some serious bragging rights. Even if I lose, I'll still be so excited to run 500 miles in 2010.

Do you want to join us? We're doing our race through Nike+ but you don't need Nike+ to join. If you want to join us, starting TODAY, track the miles you run, walk, use the elliptical, or bike (4 miles on bike = 1 mile running). Every Sunday, email me, comment somewhere, hit me up on twitter, whatever to get me your total for that week. I'll list everyone's totals every Monday morning and we can cheer each other on.

We're using #500in2010 as a twitter hashtag if you want to join us trash talking there. If you want to join on Nike+, send me your user name. Let's make 2010 a healthy year!

Day One - Start it Up!

Oh really. Day one? Yes. Day one. I am too tired to get out of bed at 5 to do my exercise DVD. Plan B, do it when the kids are in school and only two at home. Check. Done.

I did the Slim in Six 'Start it Up' DVD, and also the stretch DVD portion. It was hard, I was sweating. I am out of shape. I am happy to be working on me again.

I got on the scale this morning, and I was 192 pounds. Whatever. I knew it was bad, but hey I am working towards correcting that. Plus, I has my last splurge for quite some time. Thus, a bit more in weight I guess. So, I will go from 192 today, to 150/145 ish by May 2nd, 2010. That gives me a good solid plan. I am going hardcore again. Not giving up. Doing this.

So, Slim in Six (just press play 6 times a week, for six week) I am ready. I am doing this! I am really excited actually. I took my depressing 'before' photos on two camera phones, but not sure how to get them on here. So...those will have to wait. I also took most of my measurements as well.

And, this week I will be running on Wed 8/1's, Thursday a straight run of 2-5 k's for my half marathon clinic, and of course Friday which will be FINALLY 10/1's. I am so excited to be able to run for ten minutes again. Oh how I have missed running! And of course Sunday I will run with my new HM group. Love them already!!

So, I have 47 pounds to lose from my original weightloss of 90 pounds. Not so bad I guess, as I didn't do ANY exercise for 7+ months. So, today it changes. I change. I will knock those pounds away. Pound by pound. Step by step.

Happy New Year!

And it is a new year! Happy 2010. Time to do it again.

Yes, lose some of the weight again. I haven't officially been on my scale, but I would venture to say I have 40 pounds to lose AGAIN of the 90 I lost before. Plus a few more. I am going the whole WAY! I blame the weight on me, what I shoved in there. My injury. My downer eat everything I can to make it feel better. Nobody forced me. I did it. I will lose it again.

A bruise to the old ego, but hey. I have done it before, and before that. Thankfully running will get me back on track. I am almost finished my 10 week learn to run program. I have officially registered (this morning) for the half marathon clinic. A bit nervous, but I know I can do it. I will put trust in my body to get me through.

Today also marks 5 years of running with the RR. And so today my friend Louise (from the very first FWO clinic ran with me today too!) We have been friends for 5 years. I just love how wonderfully supportive she is, and has such a profound and happy effect in my life. She's a keeper! Love you Louise!! Thank you! xo

Tomorrow, like many of the other people in the world embark on their weightloss/fitness goals. I too will get started tomorrow. I plan on it! I did it before, I will do it this year too! I plan on an injury free year! Not running for over 7 months was challenging, and depressing for me.

Not this year, it is starting off with a bang! I am so excited about this year! As I get closer to 40, I know I want to be in the best shape of my life. I want to get so healthy and fit! I want muscles. So, I have a lot of work ahead of me.

I have been visualizing myself as the 'smaller' me. The healthier version of me. This current version has too much padding, and I don't like it one bit. It is true when 'they' say nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. I truly feel this is the truth.

From Today:

6.10k

43:27

547 calories burned

And a hill too! I can feel that in my abs right now, and my legs. Running hills. Awesome (so I tell myself this right now) It will get better. It will get easier. With each pound I drop, the better I will feel. And the hills will get easier. Running with an extra 40 pounds up a hill=NOT fun.

I am hoping that on May 2nd, 2010. (My half marathon race date) that I will be back to 150 pounds (or less) and able to run my time of my first half marathon in Victoria, or *better* my fingers are crossed, and I am going to do everything in my power to get there! I still want to prove everybody wrong and run a marathon. Hopefully within the next two years. When I turn the big *40*

S0, today all the crappy crap food goes into the garbage. All of my good habits will start tomorrow, and I will not waver. I am doing this.

Time to go get showered, and buy some groceries.

I will be posting regularly again. I will take my before photos, and I will post my current weight, and body measurements. I have to be accountable, and this blog is the place to do it.

I totally HATE the way I look and feel. I do not like this padded version of my formerly fit self. I have let myself down, and I want to be a positive role model to my family. I cannot wait to do it!

Cheers!

Cathy xo