Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Small Successes

I ran 3.1 miles this morning!  It felt good, even if it isn't an amazing distance.  My goal is to run that distance a minimum of 1x/week and run 2 other days according to how my body feels.  If I only make it 1.5 mi, so be it.  Then I'll make my other workout days strength training and throw in a yoga stretch every now and again.  With this I'm hoping to not become an elephant (again) during this pregnancy (with both of my kids I gained 60 lbs) and hopefully keep up somewhat with my fitness level so I don't feel like I have to start again from the ground up after delivery.  I did get some disappointing, yet hopeful news.  Same news, two views.  Pregnancy has spurred my thyroid into under activity (I know, weird) and thus I'm gaining more than intended, I'm more fatigued and I'm terribly irritable.  BUT, I've started on meds that should help a lot of these symptoms and that is good news to me!!
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  1. StacyDecember 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Dianne,
    You Amaze me!
    I hope that someday I can feel the accomplishment of running a race. My siblings have done a couple of 5k's and I want really bad to do the one on the 4th of July, but I just don't think I have the courage to do it, in case I fail :) I just don't think my body is ready for that yet. Keep it up. You encourge me to want to push myself. Thanks

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  2. DianneDecember 29, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    You would be surprised what your body can do for you if you're willing to be patient and push a little further than you have before. You'd also be surprised to see all shapes and sizes at all 5K races. You cannot fail if you cross the finish line. No one cares what your time is, only you. I have a friend who runs 5Ks and she's well over 200lbs. She's working on that and she takes a good 45 min to finish, but she's doing it!! If it's a goal you really want to take on, then all it takes is a start. I started 2 years ago 50 lbs overweight and barely being able to jog for 1 1/2 min. I recommend the Couch to 5K training schedule (Google it) for anyone interested in getting started.

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  3. Suzy HDecember 30, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Ohh. This makes me want to try it. There's a book called, "Running with Angels" written by an LDS woman who lost weight by walking - then running. Eventually she ran a marathon. I wonder if I could...

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  4. DianneDecember 30, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Suzy - You totally could! I read that book, too, and really enjoyed it.

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  5. Suzy HJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Yes! Yes! Yes!

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