Getting back on track

Hello there!  Now that it is officially a new year and the Biggest Loser has entered into a new season I’m feeling inspired to run once again. However, to be able to run like I dream of will take time and dedication. On a positive note I do feel like I am up for the challenge. 

It's been one week

Alright everyone, it has been one week since I last posted something on this blog and I have not attempted to run at all.  I have a good attitude in my head and want to be an active participate in my quest to run,
 but I feel like I am always short on time~especially now with the Christmas quickly approaching and with the Web 2.0 masters class winding down.  I am also getting stressed thinking about when I will get my Christmas shopping started let alone completed. 

Hopefully during Christmas break I will be able to get on the right track.

Something to think about

It has been one week since I last posted something on to this blog.  I am still struggling with finding the time for my quest to run and for taking care of myself.  I am feeling overwhelmed with teaching, working on my masters, getting ready for Christmas and all of the other activities I have going on.  I need to make it a point to get on the tread mill tonight. 

My husband just got home from school and informed me that he signed up for a marathon today and it is all down hill.  Sounds like the best kind to me.  The marathon is on May 21 in Ogden, Utah.  Maybe I should consider signing up for a 1/2 marathon if they have on.  Maybe that is what I need to get me moving in the right direction. 

I guess it is something to think about. 

No More Excuses

Alright, the time has come to get back on track.  I can’t use having company or Thanksgiving as an excuse anymore.  I will only spend a few minutes catching up on reading some blogs and then I will change into my workout clothes.  After taking a break from my routine it is always difficult to get in the right frame of mind to exercise again. 

Wish me luck getting back into the swing of it again.

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. 

I have to admit I have not been doing a good job at running this week.  Finding the time to run has been challenging this week with family flying in for the holiday, preparing for meetings at school ( I had 7 Evaluation Team Meetings and Individual Educational Plans to develop) , and other obligations.  Hopefully, I will get back on track as the weekend approaches. 

Take Care and enjoy your Thanksgiving.  I can hardly wait to have my mother’s turkey dressing.  It is the best!

Running Out of Time

Since the last time I posted, I have been keeping very busy.  In fact, I have been struggling to find the time to accomplish everything on my “to do” list and I feel like 24 hours is not enough time in one day.  However, I have managed to find the time to utilize the Tread Mill 4 out of the last 7 days. 

My husband shared with me a running schedule that helped him when he first started running.  Yesterday, I pushed my self and felt wonderful after.  In fact, I could hardly wait to attempt the schedule again today.  However, I woke up very stiff and slow moving.  All I could do was walk on the tread mill today.  Maybe tomorrow I will be more successful at following this schedule. 

Warm up- 5 minutes of walking –build to a jog

Run for 30 seconds/ Walk for 60 seconds (4 times)

Run for 60 seconds/Walk for 60 seconds (3 times)

Run for 30 seconds/ Walk for 60 seconds (2 times)

Cool down- 5 minutes of walking

Thanks for all the support and kind words. 

The treadmill

The treadmill is officially dust free and I have actually used it for two consecutive days.  Although I am far from my first goal of being able to run a mile without stopping, I am encouraged by the fact that I am moving and actually using the treadmill again. 

I am so inspired by the participants on the Biggest Loser.  I keep telling myself “if they can do it, so can I.”  Suddenly reality hits and I remember they have Bob and Jillian to kick their butts.  Last night I put the treadmill right in front of the TV so it would feel like Jillian was yelling at me to move it.  Oh,  the things I will do to motivate myself! J