WOW…It Has Been Longer Than I Thought…
Until I signed on here and saw the date of my last post, I really didn’t realize how long I’ve been away. I must say thanks to those of you who have sent me messages asking where I’ve been. It’s nice to know that people are checking up on me.
Truth is, I’ve been GREAT.
I’m training for a 10K…running three time per week…a short 2-mile run during which I try to improve upon my time (last time was 17:15), an interval run where I alternate between sprints and walking/jogging and then my long run which is currently at 5.5 miles. Initially, my goal was just to run the whole 10K, but I now KNOW without a doubt that I can do that so I’m thinking about a goal time…maybe 57-60 minutes…I don’t know…putting a time in writing scares me. Anyway, as someone who always hated running, I honestly cannot believe that I’m calling 2 miles a "short" run and that I’m actually running more than that at one time and REALLY enjoying it. In a sense, I’ve already accomplished so much…actually running the thing will just be icing on the cake.
I’m also working on my PT certification…passed my tests and doing the internship now…I’m thinking I’ll do a little personal training during summer break and go from there.
My daughter’s soccer season is in full swing and son’s baseball season is starting up so schedules have had to be adjusted…with all that and work, free time is in short supply these days, but I don’t think I would really want it any other way.
I’ve been experimenting with the diet. Trying to figure out the best way to balance the desire to get super lean (I’ve put on a little weight and would like to lose about 7-10 pounds) and stay there while providing enough of the right type of calories to fuel my running. So…currently I’m following about a 50-55% carb, 30-35% protein and 10-20% fat diet and my calories are in the 1900-2200 range on most days. I’ve been doing this for about the last 4 weeks and feel great. I think I’ve lost about a pound or so…NOT great, but I’ll take it…and I honestly don’t know about the body fat%…I THINK it has gone down slightly, but very slightly…so, next step maybe cut down a little on the calories????? I don’t know….why does it have to be so hard? Any runners with advice out there? Please share…
That’s it for now…everyone have a WONDERFUL Sunday and an AWESOME week!!!
February 17, 2008 at 7:41 am
First of all let me say it is fantastic to hear from you again and to hear you’re still working hard and stayinfg fit. You’ve been missed around here for sure. I used to be a runner but to be honest I never paid much attention to my diet. I think that if you basically just stay with the clean eating you’ll be fine but I did notice that if I ate more carbs before I ran my energy levels were higher as was my recovery. Hey don’t be a stranger, Okay???
February 17, 2008 at 7:43 am
You’re alive! it must be sinter break. congrats on getting halfwayh through the school year. good luck on the 10k (which in my world is a financial report, so remember to certify the truthfulness of your 10k or you will go to jail.) lol
February 17, 2008 at 8:00 am
Hey, I am so glad to hear from you and to see you are doing well. Congrats on the PT certification, you are going to be a great motivator to alot of people,
February 17, 2008 at 8:52 am
Ooo!!! A 10k! Awesome!! There are a couple of books out there I’d recommend: Performance Nutrition, The Runner’s Diet, Fast Track, and Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook.