Looking back I wish I had kept a spreadsheet with my weigh-ins/measurements. I track it on My Fitness Pal but there is no easy way to look back and see how far you’ve come. I might make this a little project and try to determine my weight/measurements from the beginning and input them in a spreadsheet. I feel I could see progress and patterns better. If someone asked me for advice, I would tell them to do this.
I have been busy in the running world. On March 2nd, I got a new 5K PR. I participates in the Run for Ryan House and am considering doing it again next year. I wasn’t 100% satisfied with the race (parking was a HUGE issue – I walked 2 miles to the race & back) but the cause is such a great one. Only by a second but I will take it. I honestly thought I’d have a much worse time. I walked a bit, there were hills and I had to stop at water stations. There were also no corrals and at the start I got stuck behind many walkers who did not practice good race etiquette They walked 3-4 abroad and did not stay, or even move, to the right. I take this as an even bigger victory than a one second better time because I was slowed down throughout the course just means I ran faster overall!
On Saturday I participated in the Kiss Me I’m Irish 8K and I plan to do this one next year but aim for the 17K. I liked the course. I liked that it was close to me so I got to sleep in a tad. I liked that I got a new PR. I liked that my friend participated and I had someone to talk to before and after instead of wandering aimless and entertaining myself.
Annnnd… I finally got some good pics of me running! Here is the ones from Saturday (by Zazoosh Photography)
In the second pic you can tell I am really moving… Look at that pony tail fly!
Up next on the run front is another 8K on 4/13. It is the K’s for Kids then I have a 4.2 mile race on 4/20 (Pat’s Run). And I don’t know what else. I want to keep building my miles. I have a half planned for November!
In other fitness related news: I walked a 3K on Sunday for Make a Wish and then climbed 3/4 of Camelback. I say 3/4 because we were forced to turn around before we got to the more “rock climbing” up the last hump. I learned an important lesson. Always check your gear, especially if you haven’t used it in a while. You see, my hiking boots fell apart. Literally The bottom rubber came off. I got the minimalist experience without really wanting it. 😉 There was enough cushion to get down without the bottom of the soles but I felt like the biggest idiot. We are going to attempt in 2 weeks and so I need to find some new shoes in that time.
Also planning to do another short walk on 3/23. This one for MDA. I am all for working out and supporting a good cause!
Tell Me: What have you done lately to stay active? Do, or would, you do walks and runs just to support the cause? Have you ever had a gear issue that has impacted your workout or made you feel like a dumbass? If so, tell me about it. We can all commiserate together.