XSMOKER's CalorieKing Blog
1st Run with HRM
Thursday, June 14th 2007
So today I had my first run using a heart rate monitor. It was kind of weird to use it. I'm going to have to look up training with it. I set a zone and stayed w/in it for most of the run, but found that it actually slowed my pace. I'll play with it to figure out how to use it best for my workouts. I thought it would be uncomfortable, but it wasn't. It was actually very comfortable to use, but man was it sweaty when I finished my run.Long Day
Wednesday, June 13th 2007
Ugh today has been a long day and it isn't even close to over yet. I've also been craving sweets, alot! It's getting a frustrating. I already caved and had some m&ms, hopefully that will be all. I did Get Ripped to the Core today. Wow, it tired me out. I really like these workouts and hope to see results.I also got my HRM today. I bought a Timex HRM through walmartonline.com , tomorrow I'll wear it while I"m running.
Half-Marathon Completed
Sunday, June 10th 2007
Well...today I ran the North Olympic Discovery Half-Marathon. I came in somewhere around 2hr41min, but I'm not sure of the exact time. I have to wait for the results to be posted online. IT was raining and cold and my parents and kids were getting wet. I thought I stopped my stop watch as I crossed the finish line, but didn't so I had to subtract about 5 mins to get a good guess for my time.I must say for a first distance experience, this was great. It started out with beautiful weath...
Friday
Friday, June 8th 2007
I got my run in this morning and it was great. I'm not fast, but I do get there and back. Sunday is the half-marathon and I'm excited and nervous already. I wish my husband was here with me. Eating has gone okay today. I always forget how good apples taste until I eat one. Then I end up wondering why I hadn't had one in such a long time. We are going to have Round Table Pizza for dinner tonight. A little treat for us since we won it at the ball game lastnight.Done
Wednesday, June 6th 2007
Okay, my workout is done. I managed to avoid the disaster of peanut butter cookies yesterday. I had one serving and one serving only. I divided up the cookies among my kids and I got the odd cookie out this morning, so a half serving for me. I'm proud of myself. Thankfully, there will be no birthday cake for me today so I don't have to worry about that! I wish my hubby was home though.