We took a trip to Utah last week and from that, I have gotten really behind on everything. For workout purposes, the week of Thanksgiving I ran 7 miles. Suck-y. But that's what happens on vacation. I ran once before we left and I tried to get a family 5k race on Thanksgiving morning. A few ran. And it was fun. I ran a 28 minute 5k. That's 4 minutes faster than my last 2! I was ecstatic!
Anyway, life has kind of been a roller-coaster these last 2 weeks. With sick girls and emotions crazy, it's been hard. From the last time I updated til now.
This last week I ran a total of 14 miles! Awesome, right? I had a big accomplishment last week as well. I ran my first 6 miles! Friday. With the stroller. It was pretty hard but something inside me just kept me going. I could hardly walk after finishing. But I did it! I ran it in 1 hour and 10 minutes. I used that run to decide if I want to do a 12k race this coming weekend. The only thing keeping me from doing it is the money. It's $30 but I am running another 5k on the 17th with some friends. And that was $20. These races are adding up! I might just do my own 12k. But I like the competitive feel of the race. Decisions.
I've lost another pound. Getting ridiculous. I was hoping to be to 130 by now. But I'm not. It gets kind of frustrating. Especially when I know people who are dropping 30+ lbs in the same amount of time as me. But...I think they are cheating. haha HCG? I should probably not compare but man, I wish I could drop weight like that. Just a healthier way.
Anyway, I'm feeling really good. Crazy to think that just two months ago I could barely run a mile and now I'm running 6 without stopping. It's awesome. Well that's all for now. I have an easy week this week. Possibly a 12k on Saturday...check back then :)
I love reading your blog. You are so fun and I'm glad you are running. If you ever want to run a race that is too expensive just jump in it and don't pay. I did it all the time. You can start with everyone and at the end just jump out right before the finish line. Time yourself.
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Haha that's a good idea!! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteEmily you are doing soooo awesome!!!! All of that accomplished in just 2 short months! It's crazy what we can really accomplish if we put our mind to it! Before I got prego (and deathly ill) I was on a great roll working out and eating healthy. I lost 27 lbs- with a goal to lose 40. Well, when I got so sick....i did lose the other 18. haha. not by method of choice. I kept a blog too... You can check it out if you want. skinnyginny.blogspot.com But it is so amazing like you said how you really do have more energy and are more productive throughout the day! Way to go!!!
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