I broke my record set on Saturday. I did .37 miles more. 10.37 miles. I’m proud I me, but I want to go further!!
I read more of “The Help” today. It seems like when I read and run, I don’t realize how far or how long I’ve gone. I think that’s a good thing. It helps get over the mental aspect of the running.
I’m ready for Clay to come back to the gym with me. I miss doing my weights.
Yes, there’s a meaning behind that 10. More about that later.
I’ve hit a new milestone this week. Well, a couple of them. For one, I have a job that is, at times, stressful. I sometimes succumb to the stress and I vent it. I will lose my cool. It’s nothing I’m proud of…at all. In fact, I feel like a horrible person because of it. 😦 However, I chose to let calmness reign this week. I’d focus on the moment and just relax.
I’ve lost more weight this week because of it. No stress. Just calm.
About that 10.
Today, I broke a new running record. I went 10 miles!! 10. I burned 1247 calories because of it. I feel so good about myself. 10 miles. Wow.
:)…and I lost 2 pounds since Thursday.
All day today seems like its been my day. 🙂 My schedule meeting at work usually takes 3-4 hours. It only took 1.5.
I upped my resistance on the machines and free weights. It felt awesome!! Yes, it hurt, but was worth it.
During my cardio, I ran 5.7 miles to Dolly’s music. I’ve never done that before. I loved it. 🙂
I’ve been thinking a lot about the new roller coaster, Wild Eagle. I want to ride it so bad. It’s my goal to ride it this year. I can’t wait. When my feet leave the ground and take to the skies, I’ll have a better since of accomplishment. It’ll be the culmination of years of hard work.
It’s crazy to think just how far I’ve come when it comes to running. Back in the fall, I couldn’t do more than 6.5 miles…occasionally, I’d do more, but it took more than I had to give. Now, I’m pushing past that almost everyday. It’s just the first time I’m recognizing it.
Clay and I did weights that mainly focused on biceps, shoulders, and back. I need to strengthen my right shoulder. It is pretty week. I’ll get there. It may take a while, but I will get there.
I did 6.31 miles of running today. According to my heart rate monitor, I burned over 700 calories doing it. Pretty awesome. 🙂
Friday and today have been such great days of pushing myself in the gym. I don’t want to fall into the same temptations at the gym like I have. No complacency. Run until I fall over? If that’s what it takes to keep it fresh.
Clay and I did weights today, then he had me do sit ups. I haven’t done them since middle school. I hated them. Today, I was afraid of looking dumb, but he made me do them anyway. I did 10. It was tough, but I did them. I’m very grateful he pushes me like he does. I need it.
I did my run. Yesterday with my 9 mile run, I wanted to break that record. I wound up doing 9.12. My legs started to give out on me. I just gave in. I figured it was time to stop. 9.12 is still a great task.
My heart rate watch is telling me I burned 1800 calories in the gym today! Wow! That’s incredible! I’m doing it!!
I know they say that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but not for me today!! My goal today at the gym besides the 4 mile minimum was to push myself further.
I did.
I did 9 miles. I burned over 1000 calories. I’m so incredibly proud of myself. I got very emotional. For once, I put myself first and made myself a priority. This is a direct outcome.
I’m so elated!!
I weighed myself to find that I had gained 2 lbs. I wanted to give up and not go to the gym. I came to the gym and wanted to give up. I can’t stand that about myself. I always want to give up.
I didn’t. I ran. I watched an episode of “The Biggest Loser.” I ran 8.12 miles and burned 933 calories. It was awesome. I’m glad I ignored my inner-doubt.
It was awesome.
I really miss doing these challenges. I have been told by a couple of friends that they really did help them out. So, even if one person finds it helpful..I’ll do them. 🙂 I’m just going to continue the last challenge I posted…it’s an important one!
JoMay Challenge #5 (Continued)
September 5, 2011January 8, 2012
Take your body weight…divide it by half. That’s how many ounces of water you need to drink for the next week! You got this!
To help out, and for a chance to win prizes, check out the Brita website…and sign up for the Brita 30-day challenge. 🙂 Check it out here!!
I don’t think you guys know just how much I used your encouragement today in the gym. When I first start running, I set little goals for myself. Today, like all the rest, was 4 miles. I wanted to push further, so I set it at 5.
I wanted to try and break my 7.11 miles from yesterday. Around mile 5.3 or so, I was going to call it. Then, I pictured everyone that has commented on my blog, on my Facebook, and “liked” a post. I pictured you guys saying “don’t give up,” and “keep going.”
On one of the TV’s, a “Biggest Loser” ad came on and promoted a character on there named Chism. The ad said we all have a story. The VoiceOver, I’m assuming, told a part of Chism’s story. Then the picture of Chism with the words “You can do it Chism!” came on.
I pictured myself with “You can do it Joie.” I kept going. It was the motivation to focus on my determination. I can do anything. Like Bob has said on the show, “unless you’re dying or throwing up…don’t give up.”
I would up doing a best of 8.30 miles and burning 932 calories. 🙂 I’m so proud of myself!!
I’m really learning to “trust the process” and “believe in myself.” It’s keeping me going. 🙂
The first gym day of the new year! New Beginnings! How exciting. The gym was full of revelers devoted to doing better in the new year! How awesome. Statistically, most won’t commit. I hope they do. I hope this is the year we all decide to do better. I’ll save my resolutions for another post, but so far so good.
I’m so excited about tomorrow night!! “Biggest Loser: No Excuses” premieres!! Yay!!!!!
Like I said, my first day back of the year and I did awesome. On the Treadmill, I walk/jogged 1.17 miles and on the Elliptical I did 5.43 miles. That’s a total of 6.60 miles. 🙂 I burned 918 calories!!
I think I’m doing great. 🙂
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