Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 01/18/2008
• Time: 15:00:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00
• Distance: 3.5 miles
• Average Pace: 8:34.29/mile

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I did it!! This is my second time running 3 miles and 30 minutes in the past week!! (I forgot to blog my first time…oops!)

I feel like I’ve conquered a big roadblock in my struggle with becoming truly fit. Today’s workout felt tough but doable. I am astonished at how quickly you can train your brain to view 30 minutes as a reasonable treadmill workout. A month ago, if I could do 10 on a treadmill I was doing great. I could do 20ish outside, but the treadmill scared me. Although I can’t wait for spring to come so I can more easily run outdoors (imagine how far I will be able to go by then!), I’m inspired to go longer and faster on the dread-treads.

Now if i could only conquer this stupid emotional/nighttime eating…

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 01/15/2008
• Time: 19:00:00
• Total Time: 00:31:00.00
• Distance: 3.5 miles
• Average Pace: 8:51.76/mile

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i got on the dread-mill and pushed it for 20 minutes. my new music helped sometimes i feel like i have bad form on the treadmill… i’m worried i will screw up my outdoor running form

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 01/09/2008
• Time: 19:00:00
• Total Time: 00:21:00.00
• Distance: 2.3 miles
• Average Pace: 9:07.95/mile

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Breakfast- Special K Red Berries, nonfat milk, 1/2 wheat bagel with all-natural peanut butter (450)
Mid-morning- String cheese, saltine crackers, Special K protein water (190)
Lunch- PB&J sandwhich (only because the spoiled kids i babysit wouldn’t eat the first PB&J I made for THEM!… yeah, no excuse, but still, i was hungry…) (350)
Mid-afternoon- Salad, mini bagel with cream cheese, Pria bar (no, not all at one time) (350)
Dinner- Zesty Southwestern Chicken soup, tortilla chips, salsa, toast (400)

1,740… (ish)… ugh…. trying to lose a few so this isn’t the greatest eating day. i aim for 1,500 when i’m active.

point is, i’m an emotional eater, and its not noticeable to many except myself… something i really need to get over…blah… night time is the worst, i’m sure i’ll consume another 200 before i hit the sack…

Health:

• Date: 01/08/2008
• Mood: Normal
• Sleep Pattern: Normal

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yeah, my average pace is nothing to brag about, but at least i went out and ran. running is so mental for me that the hardest part is the first 30 seconds. i never run in the dark, but i kept to the main streets because the gym was the last place i wanted to be, yet i knew i HAD to run. my first steps were slick (washington snow) and i was relieved because i had already found an excuse to quit… but i knew that if i just walked up my street to the main road i would be fine.

so i did, and i ended up going out for more than 20 minutes, which is pretty good for me right now. i may not be able to feel my ears yet, but it was a nice, brief cardio session to sweat off some stress.

i want to be able to run an easy 3 miles in the next week.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 01/08/2008
• Time: 17:00:00
• Total Time: 00:27:00.00
• Distance: 2.7 miles
• Average Pace: 10:00/mile

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This is my training blog which I am using to keep track of my fitness progress.

Please come by and read my blog. I will help me stay motivated and keep me on track as I achieve my fitness goals!

I’m a woman from Washington USA, born in 1986.

My goals are: Run 365 miles (in training) this year.
Finish an 8K without stopping.
Complete a half marathon.
Strength train, even when there are big, scary men in the weight room.

My other favorite activities include: Climbing, my power toning class.

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