10 … Bantering Blonde

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Fiona Bryan

I feel like we need to explore a name for the weekly check-ins. We are all having “aha” moments and major mental breakthroughs … this is no longer about a race and we need to start reflecting that. So let’s get on that….’mkay?

Those of you following us on our journey will start to see people coming out of the woodwork making all kinds of crazy declarations that are going to push them to BE MORE and DO MORE than they ever imagined. **giddy**

Ok, so my week was not fantabulous but it was actually ok. I struggle with allergies and the cotton wood came out fierce last week. Our lawns and streets and screens were clogged with the white cotton of ick. The trooper within pulled this out….

Monday - Core Power Yoga 60 mins

Tuesday- 6.5 miles 1:10 (easy run)

Wed/Thurs/Fri – Allergies and lack of sleep!

Sunday – 33minutes 2.66 miles (very easy run)

So, not awesome but at the same time I still put in almost 9 miles and the 6.5 distance gave me a peak distance to train down from for my 5k race next Saturday #RaceRelax weekend in Atlanta with @theblogrollers! My goal is to run a sub 30min 5k… totally doable!

Tune in to @momactive on MomTV on Wednesday at 10pm ET – we’ll be talking training schedules and plans, getting out of your own head and over the mental hurdles! We may have a super duper top secret special guest popping in ….. ooooh la la

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Recap of Week 3, Now Week 1, of Half Marathon Training

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Michele

: Image by ScrappinMichele via Flickr

It still hasn’t really hit me that I’m training to run 13.1 miles. Every time I say it people look at me like, you? run 13.1 miles? Yeah, Good Luck with that! I’m still struggling with it. For me, visualization is HUGE. I need to see something to understand it. I can’t think in my head about running or think about how that room will look in red. I need to see it! That is my focus this week. To do what I can to get my mind on track.

I ran twice this last week and worked out once on my EA SPORTS Active. Next week I plan to add Yoga to my routine at night. Yoga always gets my mind and body in sync.

My body really wants to do this, but my mind keeps saying, “uh, can you really do it?” I haven’t convinced myself yet that I can and I know that until I believe it, it won’t be possible. Now, having said that, I really need to stop focusing on the 13.1 mile run. After 1 mile, I think “that would be 12.1 more miles to go.” After 2 miles “that would be 11.1 more miles to go.” I need to set smaller goals and forget about the 13.1 miles. It is 18 weeks from this Saturday. I have time to work towards that. AND, as I was talking to Fiona today I realized, I can walk 13.1 miles today. I know that I can do. It’s the running part that is tripping me up. So, why am I freaking out?

These are the steps I’m going to take this week.

1. Put my training schedule on my calendar. Seeing it each day will make it real. It’ll be my appointment and I’ll work everything else around it!

2. Run 2 – 20 minute runs during the week and 1 30 minute run on Sunday. My goal is to do a 60 min long run in 3 weeks.

3. Put up some pictures of me running. This will help me visualize myself as a runner and remember who I’m active for….ME!

4. Start using running podcasts during my runs to take my mind off the run. (Fiona suggested the JogTunes Indie Podcast)

You will also no longer see the words, “training for half marathon” on my weekly recaps. I’m going to rename my training, ScrappinMichele’s Active Training. I’m training for life, not a half marathon.

I have decided to use my daughter’s dance time to run. I usually sit in the waiting area and chat, but today, I will run at least 20 minutes. I’m going to go put my running clothes on right now (at 1:45 pm) because that way I’ll have no excuses… I’ll be ready!

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What mental hurdles do you have when tackling a new fitness goal?

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Week 1 Wrap-up for ScrappinMichele

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Michele

I wish I could report that I am back on track and working out and eating right and well on my way to running a half marathon. Believe me. I considered lying and telling you all that I ran 3 days, but I can’t do that. I promise I wick always be honest with you even if I am embarrassed.

I did manage to get in one really good hour long cardio workout last Tuesday and that was it. This week I am focusing on getting back into the routine of working out. I am at a point right now where unfortunately it isn’t taking a high priority in my day. Each day this week I am going to focus on getting in at least 30 minutes of some type of exercise. Three days I will focus on running.

What do you do to get yourself back in the habit of working out when you have gotten off track? I need all the ideas I can get.