This Week

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I realized a couple of weeks ago that I was regretting entering The Biggest Loser contest at work.  At first I thought this would just help me focus on my goal.  I have found that it is counter-productive for me.  I am focusing on a number on the scale…  a goal I never set.  I know that if I strive for eating healthy and exercising I will lose weight.  It just won’t be on a timeline.  Today I am starting to understand that I need to ignore the contest or it will drive me crazy.

I have had some aches and pains that are on the edge of injury.  I am committed to continue to run.  I did a strength training workout this week as well.  I chose not to do a second strength training because I was already in pain on Thursday and I was afraid I would injure myself.  I think it was the right choice.

Yesterday I did run six  minutes walk one minute.  I have never done that before.  I think six minutes is the longest I have run and that was with an equal walking interval.  It was really hard and by the end I am sure I would have walked faster.  But I kept going.  Next week is eight minutes.  I am both terrified and excited about the prospect.

This morning my pastor made me think about how far I have come in the past few years.  I have had victory over things I never thought I would and that has allowed me to even consider tackling my health.  I am so glad I am not in that place anymore.  Sometimes remembering where we have been gives us the courage to move forward.

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Admin said…
What you need to post for those out of towners is the weather and snow conditions you ran in. That takes bravery. My daughter & husband just returned from Winnipeg and said the snow is piled high and it was around minus 30. What is the lowest temperature you will run in? I used to not take the dog out if it was lower than minus 25.
8:33 PM
Kyla said…
6 minutes is a big deal. Is this a program with the running room?
Increasing by 2 minutes is big too...good luck. You can do it...you just have to think you can and have it set in your mind before you start that you will do it
8:27 AM
Misty said…
Rosalie - yes that is a good point. Last week wasn't as bad because the sidewalks aren't as icey. Cold doesn't stop me from running outside. My coldest so far is about -35C (I have really good gear.) It is active weather that would be more of an issue. So far I have been lucky that I have been able to run outside every time I needed to.

Kyla - yep it's The Running Room. I am hoping the two minute increase will be partitially offset by the fact I only have to do it twice:-)
4:36 PM
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