SpinCycler’s BodyBlog

5.1 miles in 56 minutes last week!

6 miles in 70 minutes this week!

I am ADDICTED!!!

My new personal challenge is…. every time I think something negative about my body I have to come up with two positive things to say about myself.

For example: My stomach looks flabby….I have come a long way since I started my fitness journey loosing 3-4 inches in my waist AND I am really athletic.

I think this is going to help with my self image.

And finally I am competing in the In and Out Challenge….

Check it out here:

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tlcinwdm/2008/09/24/in-and-out-challenge/

…with running. I have been training for a 10-mile race to be held the 2nd week in Novemeber and I am really enjoying it. My record so far is 4 miles in 46 minutes, which for me is fantastic. I have a great partner which makes training much easier and pleasant. I don’t know how I did it without one — actually I didn’t:)

I haven’t come up with a goal time for the race just yet except to run the entire thing. But I think 2 hours for 10 miles would be a reasonable goal. Any thoughts? Any tips for runners, such as nutrition pre/post run? Any sites/ books you recommend? I am a sponge for this kind of stuff.

I hope all is well with all my bodybuilding.com friends! 

I am back from vacation and feeling like a new person. On Thursday, the boyfriend and I went on a 6 hour bike ride around Vancouver and through their amazing city park. Friday, we hiked Lynn Canyon (a rainforest) for about 3-4 hours, and Saturday, we hiked 7 km straight up a mountain and camped in the middle of no where. It really pushed my limits but was so amazing! The next morning we did another 2 km to view Lake Girabaldi and the glacier that feeds it and then came down the mountain 9 km. I hurt all over but feel like I can do anything.
 
I taped my goal weight (117) over the scale so I can’t see what I actually weigh, but I feel smaller. I am waiting a couple of weeks before I check out the progress. I just know I can reach it by Nov. 27 (the birthday). I feel great, and I can’t wait to use this renewed peace and sense of self to get where I want to be in life and enjoy the journey on the way.