Monday, April 6, 2009

Today we finally had a day without the threat of rain, snow or a blizzard!
I was able to get out and walk again. The weather was so nice I took off my jacket and was plenty warm in only short sleeves. It looks like I will only have one day of rain coming up in the next week! I am going to try and fit in four miles five times this week.
I started my walk today with the mindset of just getting in four miles no matter how long it took me. I unexpectedly ran the first 1/2 a mile and then alternated walking and running! I ended up running at least a mile total today. I also figured out that I run slower than I normally walk. Does anyone know if that is normal?
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I find that on days when I workout and really burn calories that I am so much less tempted to cheat. I make sure that I am fueled up before my workout with carbs and that I have some protein or simple sugar (fruit) after. I normally just throw a string cheese in my bag and eat it on my drive home.

9 comments:

  1. I run way slower than I walk. I think if you aren't a "runner" that it's normal to run slow. But I could just be trying to make myself feel better :)

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  2. Way to go! I ran out side today.. I am not a "runner" and so my run is kinda slow.. and I usually run a half mile then walk a half mile ect. so today I did 2 miles and it was lovely to be outside

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  3. I totally run slower than I walk, you're not alone!

    Great job! :)

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  4. I just found your blog and you just totally motivated me to start up with WW again!!

    I started online about this time last year, and I lost about 10 lbs in two months, but with summer and bbq's I just fell out of the routine.

    I am currently at my highest weight, and I'm going to start with WW again tomorrow! Thank you for the motivation! I'm going to put a link to your blog on mine!

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  5. Yay, my goal this week is to run at least 3 times and do 2 different activities besides running.

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  6. I haven't begun to run yet..Training for a 5k run and just started walking today! I'm scared to death I'm gonna blow out my knees or ankles at my weight, not to mention my clutz gene!! lol.

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  7. I just found your blog and you are so motivating! I just started WW a few weeks ago but have been a little discouraged. I'm excited to hear more about your journey. I was also a YL leader in college-- so fun! :)

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  8. Definitely the days I run, I am less tempted to cheat. It's like, why did I do all that work for nothing?

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  9. Yes, I am more motivated to eat good foods when I work out. Although I often think I can eat more than I can...

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