i did it! i got up this morning at 7:30 and I ran (and walked, and breathed heavily, and sweat, ALOT)! i went about 1.5 miles which was on the agenda for today. like i said, i didn't run the entire time, but i know i can work up to it.
actually this morning, i had no clue how far i had gone but i ran/walked for about 25 minutes. this evening i used google maps to determine how far the circle is in my development.
just my luck, starting at my house and going in a complete circle and then ending about a block past my house is ONE MILE! it's perfect!
today
no, i did not run wed or thursday morning but i have valid excuses.
ok, so there isn't really an excuse. but, wednesday i had to be at work at 7:30 and 5:30 is just TOO early for me to run.
and thursday i had the day off and i won't lie... had too much wine that night and stayed up too late skyping my handsome boyfriend. 7:30 just wasnt going to happen.
this morning, again success. i got up at 7:45 (i have the day off again) and did 2 miles. i mixed walking and running. i felt a little better this morning so i know that with practice and determination it will all work out and i will be running miles in no time. i'm just excited to run one mile without stopping. when i can do that, i know progress has been made!
maybe some of you are wondering how i am adjusting to being back in america? well, i am adjusted just fine. it took me about a week and a few days to not be jet lagged. i am on a normal sleeping pattern now. getting adjusted back to the food (taste wise) was easy! it did upset my stomach for about a week but now i am doing fine. i have even adopted a "healthy eating" plan. no, it's NOT a diet. i am just eating better foods, and staying away from junk food. its making me feel really good throughout the day!
tim & i have adopted "No Fry July". no fries for the month of july.
it hasn't been too hard, minus when i took the kids i nanny for to Chic-Fil-A and i had to order the fruit cup with my sandwich... lame (yet healthy and tasty).
i hope that i can keep up with my exercise and healthy food choices for life :)
any advice fellow healthy friends for recipes, healthy snacks, running tips, etc?
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Post run: Stretch, stretch, stretch! It's way more important to stretch after the run to prevent injury and help strengthen your running muscles! There are some great yoga poses for runners, too.
Of course your favorite dietitian has to comment on this! :) I'm excited for your mini-marathon endeavor! It's such a crazy, but awesome experience. If you like zucchini, try this recipe out, http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/06/baked-zucchini-sticks-grow-eat-ave.html. Ryan said they were kind of like French Fries! Haha (Oh and in the recipe I just used Italian bread crumbs and didn't add the other spices.)
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