So, it's in the works. Just have to call my Dad and see if he wants to run it with Aaron and I. It's in Albany, NY(http://www.altamont5k.org/) and it looks like there is going to be a crazy amount of people compared to my 1st one with no more than 60.
My first 5k time was 29:38 (I think) and I won 1st place for my age group (20-26) which isn't saying much, considering there were only about 60 people racing. But, it did make me feel good. I felt especially good because I was under 30mins. And that was my goal. I was fairly new to running so I still wasnt sure of breathing, and pace, and all that fun stuff. Now, I'm pretty positive that I've got it down. I only run outside because the weather is fantastic so I haven't hopped on the treadmill to see what I can do 3.2 miles in yet but, the next rainy day, I'm going to.
My 1st 5k, Aaron literally had to push me at one point to keep me from stopping. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to need that this time. But that could be me just being overly cocky. But I've worked really hard at this running thing, and I believe that I can do it.
My goal time is:
27mins. It would be awesome if I could keep up with my Dad (who got 25mins at my first 5k) and maybe I will.. but it would be BETTER, if I could keep pace with Aaron. (who can do it in 22minutes or less)
Either way, I can't wait to hear from my Dad so we can all sign up together!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
My 1st post
This was my first weight loss blog post. Jan 06th 09
My neighbor and I are tired of being fatasses so we've started running. Yesterday was our first day. We went to the gym on base and hit up the tredmils. We made it our goal to run a mile without stopping. Which we did. But holy hell! I have never in my life run a mile in more than 8 minutes! That's when I knew I was waaaay out of shape! It took me 13mins and 19secs. It was really depressing.. buuut we have decided to stink with it so far and ran again tonight. We didn't go to the gym. We just ran outside in our neighborhood. And the weather is crap! Raining and 32drgrees! Buuurr.. so we bundled all up and ran another mile. But we did it waaaay faster this time. About 8 minutes! I have no idea what was going on at the gym..
So anyways, this will be my own little weightloss blogger thingy. I am determined to get rid of this mommy pooch and fat thunder theighs before hubber and I go to Puerto Rico in September. I HAVE to look decent in a bikini! I HAVE to! Or else I'm not going.. '
So, as of today. Jan 6th,09 I weigh in at 145lbs. My goal - 130lbs.. or 125 would be great.. no wait.. okay I'm going to make my goal 120. That is what I was before I got pregnant with Noah..
Okay so goal weight - 120lbs by September.. that shouldnt be too hard! Yay
SO...
As of this morning. (July 22nd 2009) I weighed in at 131lbs. So in 6 months I've lost 14lbs. I think thats pretty kick ass. All of it has been from working out and eating better. I'm no longer flabby and unhealthy. I'm toned and I feel great!
And here is my "LIST" that I made back in January of goals that I wanted to accomplish by September.. lets see how I'm doing:
1-To feel better about myself. I'm sick and tired of being self conscience about what I look like.
2-To keep up with Aaron.
3-To keep up with my kids. I want to be able to run and play and all that fun stuff.
4-To wear a bikini in Puerto Rico!
5-To live longer!
6-To have a better attitude towards things. Life in general and being healthy and losing weight helps with that.
7-To wear shorts even! I never wear shorts, EVER and it'd be nice to not have to worry about my flabby legs anymore.
8-To run more than 3 miles without stopping
9-I have no reason to be over weight. I'm 25 (or will be in 2 days) and am at my prime.
10- To fit into a 5 again
Well, I feel way better about myself and am way less self conscience.
I still strive to keep up with Aaron but on a dead sprint, he kicks my ass.
I can keep up with the kids.
We're not going to Puerto Rico now but I still wear a bikini and feel good about it
I hope I'm prolonging my life by staying active
I have a way better attitude. Even Aaron says I'm less grumpy.
I wear SHORTS! Me! I do! Crazy, right? But I've got some kick ass toned legs and I'm not afraid to say it.
Ive ran a 5k without stopping (3.2 Miles) and I got an even better time then I thought I would. (under 30 minutes)
I'm not over weight. I weight 131.
Annnnnnd grand finale--- I can fit into an American Eagle size 6. Okay, so it's not a 5.. buuut it's a 6 and I'll take it. (for now)
It's July. And all of these goals were to be accomplished by September. I think I'm ahead of myself. I'm kind of excited. I love seeing that fat girl just being erased from my life. I love being in shape and looking good! I dont care if you dont think I look good, I feel it and thats all that matters! (see what I mean? I totally have a better attitude!)
I love the new positive Jackie.
In a few days, I'll make another list of goals and then 6 months from now, I'll see where I'm at.
This is my weight loss blog
So my new blog as of Jan 6,09My neighbor and I are tired of being fatasses so we've started running. Yesterday was our first day. We went to the gym on base and hit up the tredmils. We made it our goal to run a mile without stopping. Which we did. But holy hell! I have never in my life run a mile in more than 8 minutes! That's when I knew I was waaaay out of shape! It took me 13mins and 19secs. It was really depressing.. buuut we have decided to stink with it so far and ran again tonight. We didn't go to the gym. We just ran outside in our neighborhood. And the weather is crap! Raining and 32drgrees! Buuurr.. so we bundled all up and ran another mile. But we did it waaaay faster this time. About 8 minutes! I have no idea what was going on at the gym..
So anyways, this will be my own little weightloss blogger thingy. I am determined to get rid of this mommy pooch and fat thunder theighs before hubber and I go to Puerto Rico in September. I HAVE to look decent in a bikini! I HAVE to! Or else I'm not going.. '
So, as of today. Jan 6th,09 I weigh in at 145lbs. My goal - 130lbs.. or 125 would be great.. no wait.. okay I'm going to make my goal 120. That is what I was before I got pregnant with Noah..
Okay so goal weight - 120lbs by September.. that shouldnt be too hard! Yay
SO...
As of this morning. (July 22nd 2009) I weighed in at 131lbs. So in 6 months I've lost 14lbs. I think thats pretty kick ass. All of it has been from working out and eating better. I'm no longer flabby and unhealthy. I'm toned and I feel great!
And here is my "LIST" that I made back in January of goals that I wanted to accomplish by September.. lets see how I'm doing:
1-To feel better about myself. I'm sick and tired of being self conscience about what I look like.
2-To keep up with Aaron.
3-To keep up with my kids. I want to be able to run and play and all that fun stuff.
4-To wear a bikini in Puerto Rico!
5-To live longer!
6-To have a better attitude towards things. Life in general and being healthy and losing weight helps with that.
7-To wear shorts even! I never wear shorts, EVER and it'd be nice to not have to worry about my flabby legs anymore.
8-To run more than 3 miles without stopping
9-I have no reason to be over weight. I'm 25 (or will be in 2 days) and am at my prime.
10- To fit into a 5 again
Well, I feel way better about myself and am way less self conscience.
I still strive to keep up with Aaron but on a dead sprint, he kicks my ass.
I can keep up with the kids.
We're not going to Puerto Rico now but I still wear a bikini and feel good about it
I hope I'm prolonging my life by staying active
I have a way better attitude. Even Aaron says I'm less grumpy.
I wear SHORTS! Me! I do! Crazy, right? But I've got some kick ass toned legs and I'm not afraid to say it.
Ive ran a 5k without stopping (3.2 Miles) and I got an even better time then I thought I would. (under 30 minutes)
I'm not over weight. I weight 131.
Annnnnnd grand finale--- I can fit into an American Eagle size 6. Okay, so it's not a 5.. buuut it's a 6 and I'll take it. (for now)
It's July. And all of these goals were to be accomplished by September. I think I'm ahead of myself. I'm kind of excited. I love seeing that fat girl just being erased from my life. I love being in shape and looking good! I dont care if you dont think I look good, I feel it and thats all that matters! (see what I mean? I totally have a better attitude!)
I love the new positive Jackie.
In a few days, I'll make another list of goals and then 6 months from now, I'll see where I'm at.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Hills
This is the "hill" that I try to walk everyday. It's pretty massive. Can you imagine running it? Me neither. Aaron runs it like it's his job though. LOL This is at the top, looking down
This is the weight that I push. LOL. About 70lbs of cuteness.
This is me, half way up.
Oh, and this is the bottom..
FINISHED!
Anyway, this is just one of the hills. If you get to the top of this one, you'll come to an intersection. Go straight through it and there is another mile of hills. Only one is as steep as this but there are also more. The other "hills" are the ones I run.. they're still pretty rough.. but man do you feel a nice burn afterwards.
All together it is 3 miles. I walk them regularly. At least once a day. Now Ive got my neighbor doing it with me and we're going to try and start doing it twice a day. And on the days when she doesnt want to or can't, I'll run. (as long as Aaron is home to watch the boys b/c I still haven't gotten my double jogger)
I'm getting there. Still stuck at 135. But hey, it's not 140!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
