Okay today was the first day of training. The original plan was to meet at Eagle Creek & do our team training there. However, due to the illustrious ice storm of 20-11. The venue was moved to an office park complex over by W 71st & 465. So I woke up at 0500. For you civilian types that would be 5am. I left the house at 0545 and arrived at said destination just in time for sign in at 0715. Yes it took me an hour & a half to drive to a practice that last about 30 minutes. Of course there was breakfast afterwards at Le Peeps (all I can say is YUM-O.)
While driving in the near treacherous conditions I was reminded of how I've been made white as snow by the blood of Jesus Christ. I listened enjoyed some time of uninterrupted worship listening to local Contemporary Christian music on the radio. So this morning was not just a morning of strengthen my physical being but also my spiritual one as well. Looking forward to the next practice.
So you ask how did practice go: We had the option of running or walking for 20 or 30 minutes. I opted for 30 minutes. I started out walking but quickly realized I 'd warm up a lot faster if I jogged. So I jogged for about 10 then took walking breaks of about 45seconds to a minute. then would jog again. So I'd say I jogged about half & walked. I was told the loop was about a mile & I completed the loop in about 20 minutes. Which for today I was satisfied with. I was after all running on snow, which if you've never done is much like running in the sand and I've learned not to compare my almost 38 year old body with my 25 year old body. Because although I am a new creation in Christ, I am no longer the youth I was.
Saturday, February 5
Friday, February 4
Thwarted? Read Hebrews 12:1-2
Okay I'll admit that this time of year is not exactly the best time to take up training for an endurance event. Especially when one lives in Central Indiana, where the motto is; "If you don't like the weather just wait 5 minutes & it will change." The trouble with that is that it most often changes for the worst & not the better. Our recent ice storm is no exception.
I've not seen a sidewalk in this town for at least a month. There is at least 2 inch of solid ice covering most horizontal surfaces around here. I'm not quite as fast as the speeding trucks that zip through town driving well over the 30MPH posted speed limit, so I am reluctant to move my training outdoors. I will attempt to attend the first official team training tomorrow. It has been moved from Eagle Creek Park to some nearby office park that has manged to clear the roads through out. However, my car which we park outside (we don't have the luxury of a garage, yet) is stuck in the same layer of ice mentioned above.
I will not be thwarted though. I'm keeping my eyes on the finish. I continue to workout here at the house. Jogging in place on my mini trampoline to the Wii Fit Plus jogging program. I know its not the same but at least I'm moving. Just not in a forward direction and Curves has even been closed since Tuesday due to the layer of ice in their parking lot. What's next? Oh yeah snow is in the forecast for tomorrow & Monday. Anyone have a treadmill they want to lend me for the next couple of months: -)
Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight & sin which so easily ensnares us , and
I've not seen a sidewalk in this town for at least a month. There is at least 2 inch of solid ice covering most horizontal surfaces around here. I'm not quite as fast as the speeding trucks that zip through town driving well over the 30MPH posted speed limit, so I am reluctant to move my training outdoors. I will attempt to attend the first official team training tomorrow. It has been moved from Eagle Creek Park to some nearby office park that has manged to clear the roads through out. However, my car which we park outside (we don't have the luxury of a garage, yet) is stuck in the same layer of ice mentioned above.
Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight & sin which so easily ensnares us , and
LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE WHICH IS SET BEFORE US.
Monday, January 31
Amazed
The slogan for Curves is "The power to amaze yourself.' Well I'm amazed at all of you. I just can't get over how much everyone is rallying around me to help encourage & motivate me to stay the course for this challenge I've undertaken. I also continue to be blown away by the financial generosity of those around me. Thank you all that have already contributed and those that will either make a direct donation or attend one of our fund raising events.
Training update: Not much to report here. I've been continuing my circuit workouts at Curves and love they way they make me feel. I also love starting my day with some time in the word and sometime working out. I do however, struggle on the days that I don't go to curves getting up before the kids and getting my endurance workouts in. I'm motivated on the days I go to Curves because the owner has graciously offered to come in early on those days and open early so I can workout. I need to start thinking of my Wii as my training partner and since I have an appointment keeping it. Please help hold me accountable to those workouts. I tend to find them a bit tedious towards the end of the week, but until the weather improves I don't have a lot of other options. My official training program starts this Saturday, although I may be stuck training at home depending on how bad this storm we're supposed to get is. So please pray that the storm is not as severe as predicted and that winter weather abates soon.
Sorry there isn't much more exciting things to report. I imagine as the season begins my posts will hopefully become more intriguing.
Training update: Not much to report here. I've been continuing my circuit workouts at Curves and love they way they make me feel. I also love starting my day with some time in the word and sometime working out. I do however, struggle on the days that I don't go to curves getting up before the kids and getting my endurance workouts in. I'm motivated on the days I go to Curves because the owner has graciously offered to come in early on those days and open early so I can workout. I need to start thinking of my Wii as my training partner and since I have an appointment keeping it. Please help hold me accountable to those workouts. I tend to find them a bit tedious towards the end of the week, but until the weather improves I don't have a lot of other options. My official training program starts this Saturday, although I may be stuck training at home depending on how bad this storm we're supposed to get is. So please pray that the storm is not as severe as predicted and that winter weather abates soon.
Sorry there isn't much more exciting things to report. I imagine as the season begins my posts will hopefully become more intriguing.
Saturday, January 29
Sleeping Late?
This was my last Saturday to sleep "late" for a while. Elias let me sleep until 7:30. Next Saturday I'll be getting up at 5 so I can head out the door at 6 to make it out to Eagle Creek by 7:15. Since I've only been there once I'm making sure to allow some cushion time to arrive and find where the team meets up.
Yes I know that is probably strange that I've only been to Eagle Creek Park once & have lived in Central Indiana for almost 15 years.Training Update: Today is a rest/ active work day. Read no actual "exercise" but massive amounts of house work going on. We have just emptied the remaining contents of our previous home into this one & now must find places to hide store it. So in short a lot of lifting, moving, pushing & pulling will be going on around here today. When its all done the house should be presentable. Just don't ask to see the garage. That will be a project for warmer days.
Friday, January 28
I'm So Excited & I Just Can't Hide It...
Okay this post will cover a lot of territory so please buckle up for safety.
1st - Team in Training Kick Off Party last night was a blast. We're going to be waking/running with a great group of people. Who are both positive & encouraging. Not to mention we've got some top notch coaches to train me. Ever heard of Ashley Johnson, he's the head coach for Indy Mini-Marathon? We also have a great Staff Lead Jessica to help us with
2nd - There was also a chance to sign up for the Team last night at the party. Guess who joined the Team? Oh come on take a wild stab in the dark? Okay, I'll give you a hint. He's the other two legs of my Seat. Wow! You guessed it Tim. Yes that's right folks. Tim is going to train & complete the mini-marathon with me. He & I will also be FUNd raising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
3rd - We're planning a Euchre Tournament for March 5th to start about 1:30. More information to come. Please save the date.
Bottom line there will be lost of things going on in our live over the next few months. So you just might want to click the little button on the right over there that says follow so you are certain not to miss any of the news.
Training Update:
Did my Curve's circuit today.
The official training schedule starts next Saturday. What I like is that each workout is based on training for a given amount time & not distance. This is how I've trained in the past with my running. I find for me it is very effective. Plus most of the workouts (at least until March) are under an hour so I should be able to complete these at one time and not have to break them in half.
1st - Team in Training Kick Off Party last night was a blast. We're going to be waking/running with a great group of people. Who are both positive & encouraging. Not to mention we've got some top notch coaches to train me. Ever heard of Ashley Johnson, he's the head coach for Indy Mini-Marathon? We also have a great Staff Lead Jessica to help us with
2nd - There was also a chance to sign up for the Team last night at the party. Guess who joined the Team? Oh come on take a wild stab in the dark? Okay, I'll give you a hint. He's the other two legs of my Seat. Wow! You guessed it Tim. Yes that's right folks. Tim is going to train & complete the mini-marathon with me. He & I will also be FUNd raising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
3rd - We're planning a Euchre Tournament for March 5th to start about 1:30. More information to come. Please save the date.
Bottom line there will be lost of things going on in our live over the next few months. So you just might want to click the little button on the right over there that says follow so you are certain not to miss any of the news.
Training Update:
Did my Curve's circuit today.
The official training schedule starts next Saturday. What I like is that each workout is based on training for a given amount time & not distance. This is how I've trained in the past with my running. I find for me it is very effective. Plus most of the workouts (at least until March) are under an hour so I should be able to complete these at one time and not have to break them in half.
Thursday, January 27
Wednesday, January 26
Yeah, I'm sore!
I've been getting up 3x/week at 5:30 to go to the Curves in New Castle to workout before Tim has to leave for work. They don't actually open until 7 but the owner come in at 6:30 to let me workout. I have to say that I was very surprised when she said she'd do that for me.
If you've never done a Curves workout & are a woman I highly recommend it. Its fun, fast & effective. I really pushed it today & now I have that nice healthy sore muscle feeling.
I hope tomorrow I'm not too sore to do my cardio only workout. On my "off " days I sleep in until 6:30 & get up and run on my mini-trampoline. No its not the same as walking or jogging, but, I figure its safer than going out in the dark & trying to walk on the edge of the road since the sidewalks here are all snow covered. I guess I need to find a school with a track my official training calendar starts in 8 days. I think. I guess I better drag it out & double check.
Along with all this physical training I'm also working on letters to mail out to potential donors & planning a Euchre Tournament for March. I've never endeavored to raise so much money on my own. I have to admit I'm a bit daunted by it all. I just hope that I can at least make my minimum goal. So if you're reading this don't hesitate to check out my LLS Team in Training Fundraising page. You are able to donate right online. Every little bit helps.
If you've never done a Curves workout & are a woman I highly recommend it. Its fun, fast & effective. I really pushed it today & now I have that nice healthy sore muscle feeling.
I hope tomorrow I'm not too sore to do my cardio only workout. On my "off " days I sleep in until 6:30 & get up and run on my mini-trampoline. No its not the same as walking or jogging, but, I figure its safer than going out in the dark & trying to walk on the edge of the road since the sidewalks here are all snow covered. I guess I need to find a school with a track my official training calendar starts in 8 days. I think. I guess I better drag it out & double check.
Along with all this physical training I'm also working on letters to mail out to potential donors & planning a Euchre Tournament for March. I've never endeavored to raise so much money on my own. I have to admit I'm a bit daunted by it all. I just hope that I can at least make my minimum goal. So if you're reading this don't hesitate to check out my LLS Team in Training Fundraising page. You are able to donate right online. Every little bit helps.
Sunday, January 23
Good Intentions
I've been plodding along quite nicely, sticking to my self made training schedule. My official Team in Training schedule doesn't start until February 5th. 
However, yesterday I slept right through my alarm & once I woke up at 8 it was a crazy busy day; had a chocolate tasting at 1, and preparations trying for a baby shower today at 3. So I decided to let yesterday be my rest day & I was going to get up today to work out. Well what do they say about good intentions.
However, yesterday I slept right through my alarm & once I woke up at 8 it was a crazy busy day; had a chocolate tasting at 1, and preparations trying for a baby shower today at 3. So I decided to let yesterday be my rest day & I was going to get up today to work out. Well what do they say about good intentions. Staying up until 11:30 with my loving hubby (LH) makes it very difficult to wake up at 6 to work out. What makes it even harder is that I'm using my cell phone for an alarm clock & the battery went dead in the middle of the night. Guess I'll have to work out twice as hard tomorrow & will definitely be in bed before 10 tonight. So back on track I go. I hope. Plodding along.
Won't be going to church today since neither kid should be in Sunday school. They both have exchanged their noses for leaking faucets. So as not to spread the health. We made the decisions to keep them home. So this does free up some time for more baby shower preparation & perhaps I can fit in a brief workout. I'll have to see if their is room enough in our living room with everyone up. This wouldn't be an issue if the weather would just warm up and melt some of this snow & ice & I could walk outside. I'm eager for spring.
Friday, January 21
A Speeding Turtle
Okay confession time: Up until about 3weeks ago I was not exercising regularly (read I was a certified organic couch potato). The worst part of that is that not only am I prior service army, but my bachelors degree is in Exercise Science and Wellness from BSU. So in short I should know better. Not only was I couch but I am also overweight. I don't mean I put on a few pounds over the holidays over weight but need to lose a significant amount of weight. My goal right now is 50 lbs. Which will put be within about 5 lbs of what I weighed at the end of college & about 10 less than what I weighed when I got married. What I think would be a healthy weight for me.
I decided that 2011 will be the year I start to get back on track with some of my goals. One of my goals is to run a marathon. I don't expect to win or anything but to start & complete a marathon before the end of the year I turn 40 (Aug 2014) was a goal I set for myself back at 25. My actual goal was before 30 but I got injured and then I gained all my weight. So I moved the goal out to 40. I've had a couple of children in my thirties so that has slowed progress a bit also. So here I am 37 with only a 2 1/2 yrs left to reach my goal. So I have to get serious. I've joined Curves, I workout at home some and I've signed up for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Team in Training (TNT) (More on this in a later post). My event is the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (May 7th, 2011)
So I'm a certified couch potato who will be completing a 13.1 mile race in less than 6 months. I don't move fast but I am moving. Just like the turtle in the fable I will finish the race through my steady, constant, plodding along. A speeding turtle that is what I feel like. I feel as though I'm zooming but know that in reality I'm just inching along. They say every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So pull up your chair and come follow along on my journey and lets see if we can get me to a run a marathon before the end of 2014. Assuming the good Lord tarries.
Off to go train,
I decided that 2011 will be the year I start to get back on track with some of my goals. One of my goals is to run a marathon. I don't expect to win or anything but to start & complete a marathon before the end of the year I turn 40 (Aug 2014) was a goal I set for myself back at 25. My actual goal was before 30 but I got injured and then I gained all my weight. So I moved the goal out to 40. I've had a couple of children in my thirties so that has slowed progress a bit also. So here I am 37 with only a 2 1/2 yrs left to reach my goal. So I have to get serious. I've joined Curves, I workout at home some and I've signed up for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Team in Training (TNT) (More on this in a later post). My event is the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (May 7th, 2011)
So I'm a certified couch potato who will be completing a 13.1 mile race in less than 6 months. I don't move fast but I am moving. Just like the turtle in the fable I will finish the race through my steady, constant, plodding along. A speeding turtle that is what I feel like. I feel as though I'm zooming but know that in reality I'm just inching along. They say every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So pull up your chair and come follow along on my journey and lets see if we can get me to a run a marathon before the end of 2014. Assuming the good Lord tarries.
Off to go train,
The Speeding Turtle
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