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Female, 36, WA
"Each day is a gift and should not be wasted nor taken for granted."
1:42am, November 11, 2008
When running is not enough! Mood
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

I have just come to the conclusion that my running schedule is not going to change my body in certain areas any longer, and now I have to add to my exercise schedule weights in order to see the results I want. CRAP! I love running, and I love being outside and I love fresh air and I loath being stuck in a small space looking at four walls. Don't really seem to have any other option, but not super giddy about it. I guess with work and school starting back up in a week, and sports getting ready to start I feel like I am already strapped for time. Now to add 2 more days of exercise to our schedule seems crazy. Blah, blah, blah. I'm all done complaining, now I am going to just suck it up and get to it. I guess griping won't change by body either.LOL

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  1. JEB2007

    Do what I do - I used to walk/jog/cardio 5 days a week until I met with a trainer and he suggested swapping a day or two of cardio with weights, or at least adding the weights. I've noticed some definate changes and have even bumped up the reps or weight after only 3 months. It's helped with my cardio endurance also. I'm training for the half-marathon in April, so I know what you're going through! After a year or more of being overweight, I've decided I've had enough. It's a total lifestyle change, but it's worth it. Congrats on getting your goal weight! I'm still working towards mine.


    JEB2007

  2. wrknprogress35

    Well, that's one way of looking at it...or, before you do your cardio, maybe 2 days a week, do a circuit first, then run. I find this to be the best way to maximize my time in the gym. Right now, with the weather being so humid, I haven't been running outside at all...so i'm stuck in the gym anyway. So, on the days I lift...I do this first, then my cardio. I find that 30 minutes of cardio on top of the lifting, is more than enough. It will take some juggling, no doubt...but I have not doubt you'll figure it out. You can message me if you would like some templates for circuits...or at least some ideas...i'd love to help you with that:)


    wrknprogress35

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Just ran 6! Mood
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Okay, I just ran 6 miles for the first time in my life, and I am so excited. Right now I feel pretty good, tomorrow will tell. As I was running I kept thinking that my goal to run a 1/2 marathon might be bigger than I am. Knowing I have only accomplished less than half the race leaves me feeling like, "What am i doing? I guess I will just keep working and stay positive.

UPDATED GOALS

Run a half marathon

Progress 45%

Distance (miles)

6

Encouragements: 1

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