My bootie bounce!

Today I start my Marathon training with my honey Rod. We are going to rock this!!!

First Blog Post - the dream begins!

As our push-up and jog/run forum explodes I realized how infectious encouragement and support is on this site. We are doing it baby! See, each of us are realizing that there are no limits to what we can and can not do.

As I was chating with Katie on the forum I realized that you know what a marathon...5k? nah!!
No I'm going for it!! So I called my honey up and told him what I want to do. LOS ANGELOS MARATHON 2010!!! I want the whole year to train. I feel fit enough to take this baby on. With my honey being Kenyan and all it's in his blood. It's not about time. I want to see what I can do. If it's 10 miles of the the whole marathon then so be it. I just want to set a long term goal and accomplish it.

I'm at a stalemate with my weightloss. There's not much more I can do to get the scale moving other then to finish the move Rod and I planned in May. Then I will have 100% control over my food. I've made changes all the way around and I need a jumpstart - a goal that will make me be proud - proud of how far I've come.

So Rod and I will have a serious talk about it tonight. I will need my teammates and tribemates to help encourage me and support me with love as well as tough love!!!! I want to do this and I will do this!!!!!

I don't care if I walk/jog/run or limp the thing - all I know is I want it for me. I'm starting to realize that I have a spark and interest in living life that never once was there till I became a Buddyslimmer and exercise enthusiast. I found my niche and I will claim it.

On the subject on weightloss - I'm beginning to see why I have a hard time losing weight. There's a mental block. See, as much as I'm doing this for myself...I also want the approval of my lifemate - my honey. To him, I'm at a decent weight, too small for his taste as he likes thicker women but just enough meat left for him to grab on to.

So whether or not I lose 1 more lb. I want to enjoy life today. I want to do things and not worry about how many calories I ate and what the scale tells me. I'm wearing a solid size 7 and a 5 here and there. I am wearing small and medium shirts. I fit into all my old small clothes. So for that reason I will enjoy the journey.

So the Marathon - is my way to continue to tone up and get fitter and live a full life!!!!!!! And I'm taking my honey on the ride with me. This is something we can do together.

I'm rambling but that's because I'm excited for what's to come!!!
So my question is - WHY ARE YOU LOSING WEIGHT?

Tonight I became a stripper Post 3.3 Miles Baby



LA MARATHON TRAINING #1

Goal: Walk/jog the 1 mile to the gym and run on treadmill for 1 mile

What accomplished: WALKED/JOG/RAN 3.3 MILES!!

I came home to our conversation about the Marathon. R u shocked as I am? He said he’s not ready and that he’s out of shape!!!! I took one look at his monkey loving face (our nickname) and said you are 34 years old….we are doing this for US!!! One year for an eventful one day that we can tell our children about! He said are you serious? I said no shi* sherlock!!!! He said he would “walk” - whoooooooooaaa what happened to the “MAN” who “Ran” from LA to Long Beach???? Nah baby boy, you are going to train with me and we are going to do this - come hell or high water!!!

So I told him we doing this - no if’s ands or buts about it!

So he took off for LA to buy some tires for our car - blow out last night. And I decided to scrap my Athletics training class.

Yep you guessed it-I tested the waters tonight! See I need to take baby steps…SO I did

I took a warm up walk..then started setting goals - to the first stop light - no stop….ok walk….to the next longer stop light no stop…….I continued like that. Before you know it - I was taking a cool down walk around my apt complex on home to stretch out and eat.

WOW! WOW! I didn’t know I had it in me. I was so use to the comfort of the gym I was scared to venture out into the streets! So tonight - I stripped and took it down to skin level. I’m doing this - one baby step at a time.

There is no stopping me now!!! Guys, if you want to come a long for a ride…let me know. We can do this. Jo - today I started living my life!! Thank you hon for opening my eyes with your blog. You are my inspiration!!!!!!!

I will need lots of encouragement from you! So please when I whine -slap me k????

ACCOUNTABILITY:
EXERCISE: 3.3 miles walk/jog/run
Vitamin: yep
Water: 140 oz

Breakfast: 2 sv. of oatmeal w/ 1/2 cup steamed apple, 1 large fuji apple,
Snack: gogi berries, nuts and clam chowder 220
Lunch: steamed chicken thigh w/ 3 cups lettuce w/ fish sace dip
Snack: 1/2 asian dry noodle, 1 small Asian home made sausage w/ 1/3 cup rice, 1 small pc of mozerella
Dinner: 5 oz steamed/PAM fried tilipia w/ 1/2 cup rice, chips nd 2 more asian sausage



AHHHHHHHHHHHHH THE DORITOS ARE CALLING MY NAME!!!!!!!!! And I ate a few! AHhhh I can't believe I gave in!!!

Getting Started Training Basics

Marathon Training Program:
Getting Started - Training Basics

There are many topics pertaining to the fundamentals of marathon training. These will be highlighted throughout the sub-topical pages of this web site. Listed below are the most important considerations of which you need to become aware when you make the decision to begin training for your marathon. Runners take your mark, set? train!

Acquire Knowledge

Read and learn as much as you can about marathon training. In addition to the large number of books on the topic, monthly magazines such as Runner's World frequently feature articles about marathon training and racing. Search the web for credible sites addressing the marathon. Check out the Running Links section of this site for a list of great web sites that features a variety of running and marathon-related topics. Additionally, ask others who have previously run marathons for their advice. Join a running club or an organization that promotes marathon training and racing. With so much information and training philosophies available for you to consider, assimilate all the data and find a reputable program that you feel both comfortable with and that meets your needs/goals. Above all, stick with ONE program. Don't haphazardly adopt several training plans and jump from one to the other. If possible, find a coach and follow his or her training plan. Finally, it is very important to consult with your coach on a regular basis so that your training program can be modified when necessary due to injury and/or fatigue. See Personal Training for information relating the coaching services we provide.

Equipment

The staff of a specialty running store can assist you in selecting the appropriate shoe model that meets your biomechanical needs.Purchase a new pair of running shoes from a specialty running store that employs staff knowledgeable about matching the right shoe with your biomechanical needs (e.g., foot type, foot stride, and foot strike pattern). See Choosing the Right Shoes section for more information. Use Cool-max or other synthetic blends apparel (e.g., socks, singled, shorts, etc.) that wick away perspiration and enhance your comfort level while running.

Record Keeping

If you don't already do so, keep a training log. Use a notebook, calendar, running log, etc. to record at a minimum, the following information: miles run, total time run, and shoe model worn. Records can also be kept on resting heart-rate, weather conditions, running route, your perceived exertion level, and much more.

The central reasons for keeping a log are three-fold. First, the log provides a history of your running, crucial to finding the possible cause of a running injury. Second, reviewing a running log can help determine the training methods that have been the most effective in the past regarding your best race performances. Finally, keeping a log is highly motivating, as few runners like to leave too many black spaces! However, do not become compulsive about your running just to "fill in the blanks" or to reach a specific weekly mileage total. I recommend also keeping a shoe mileage chart. By keeping a cumulative mileage total for each pair of the shoes you own, it is easy to determine when it's time to purchase a new pair.

Nutrition

For runs of up to 90 minutes or less, water is the drink of choice.The topic of nutrition will be discussed in greater detail in several sections of this site. For now, remember that regardless of the outside temperature, runners must be well hydrated not only to avoid heat complications but also to run effectively. For runs of up to 60 minutes or less, water is the drink of choice. It is also important to emphasize healthy foods in your diet while at the same time, limit fried and high fat foods. There is much debate now regarding the proper mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. My recommendation is to focus on including ample carbohydrate sources in your diet, aiming for approximately 65 percent of total daily calories coming from that area.

Supplemental Fitness Activities

Without a doubt, to run a marathon successfully, one must log the necessary miles leading up to the event. This is a concept known as sports specificity. It is also important to include some cross-training activities along with a regular stretching and weight training program to both reduce the risk of injury during this period and to facilitate total body conditioning. Cross-training is particularly important for runners who are just beginning to build a mileage base and need to strengthen the opposing muscle groups to reduce their chances of incurring an overuse injury during the mileage buildup stage.

If I told you why I wanted to lose weight we'd be here for days Nancy lol.

I'm sooooooooo PROUD of you for wanting to take on this challenge!! You are setting out into different aspects of being fit...from wanting to do a marathon and I read somewhere about rock climbing. All things that will keep on challenging you WHILE keeping you fit and healthy. LOVING IT!

You are going to do this and feel like you're in a different world when you cross that finish line. I will be there in spirit to cheer you on in the LA Marathon 2010. You can think of any of us when you're doing it and I know that will keep you going

ROUTE#1
FROM HOME TO IRVINE BLVD TO REDHILL TO WALNUT HOME
3.91 MILES

Originally Posted by 26215

If I told you why I wanted to lose weight we'd be here for days Nancy lol.

I'm sooooooooo PROUD of you for wanting to take on this challenge!! You are setting out into different aspects of being fit...from wanting to do a marathon and I read somewhere about rock climbing. All things that will keep on challenging you WHILE keeping you fit and healthy. LOVING IT!

You are going to do this and feel like you're in a different world when you cross that finish line. I will be there in spirit to cheer you on in the LA Marathon 2010. You can think of any of us when you're doing it and I know that will keep you going

*tears of joy* as I read this. Thank you for your support CAT!

I hope that you know - you get the itch to do it too Steph! This is one finish line I am looking forward to cross.

To think 2 months ago I couldn't phantom something like this.

I think with each passing day we just strive to be better, healthier individuals! Constantly wanting to challenge ourselves to finally realize that we've had it in us all along. We just needed that spark to be lit to figure it out. Now you're on a roll! This is contagious because I know that it will inspire others (like myself) to walk/run in races & marathons.

THANKS NANCY!

WILDCAT GOALS:
Goal:
-Marathon training
-Increase from 300 to 325 and 350
-Eat healthy and stop the Doritos eathunt!!!
-Enjoy each day as they come
-STOP THE STRESS!!!!!!!

Today - 300 push-ups, weights
Saturday - Step and yoga
Sunday- Kickboxing
Monday - 3 classes - won't change
Tues - 4 mile run/jog w/ less walking, weights
Wednesday - kickboxing, pilates
Thursday - off
Friday - 4 mile run jog w/ less walking, weights
Saturday - yoga and step - but done moderately