LeslieLou
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2011
Today, I had a crazy idea that I want to run a half-marathon. I'm not a runner and I never have been. I was inspired by a couple of W.I.S.H threads and started doing some research. If you're reading this (I'm shocked) and Thanks - I need all the help I can get!!
Today, I've taken a giant leap of faith in myself, with my husband Tom's help! We signed up for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, so there's no going back We also "bought" our free airfare.
This morning, while doing said research, I happened upon Jeff Galloway's plan for beginners and I thought, "I can do this"! (I have no idea if I can, but I'm going to try!). AND - what better motivation can there be than a trip to the happiest and most magical place on earth!?
My current weight is 138, I'm 5'1" and a size 8. I just recently started doing regular aerobic activity at my local Y and I'm feeling pretty good, though I still get sore when I push myself. I'm a dorky engineer and I work for a major agribusiness. I tend to work between 10 and 12 hours a day and I'm worried my work schedule will become a roadblock! I have two wonderful sons who are full of energy DS5, Gabe and DS2, Patrick. We're a military family - my husband just got back from Afghanistan in January and he came back in great shape! That's a big motivator for me to get back to pre-prego form! We were in my SIL's wedding 2 weekends ago and I saw some of the pictures, and while I looked good, I couldn't help but see the pudge I need to get rid of..
OK - enough about me!
This week, I'm travelling for work and I'm worried about being able to start this routine while I'm eating out every day and staying at a hotel.
My husband mentioned I need new running shoes and I have no idea where to start! I'll try to hunt down a good shoe store in Minneapolis...and while I'm out of town, I plan to shop at Target for some new workout clothes - I figure looking good will help me stay motivated!
I'm also unsure of how to easily do the run/walk approach on a treadmill?
And, I have Nike GPS for my iphone, but...someone mentioned there was an app that tells you the intervals so you don't have to keep track of time, but I can't find it...?
I can't wait to get started! I'm going to do Wed. Fri. Sun. instead of Jeff's Tues. Thurs. Sat. I assume that'll be ok. I need to do some major investigation on how to eat during this training journey.
I just hope I don't lose my motivation before my first running day comes! (T-3 days)
Today, I've taken a giant leap of faith in myself, with my husband Tom's help! We signed up for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, so there's no going back We also "bought" our free airfare.
This morning, while doing said research, I happened upon Jeff Galloway's plan for beginners and I thought, "I can do this"! (I have no idea if I can, but I'm going to try!). AND - what better motivation can there be than a trip to the happiest and most magical place on earth!?
My current weight is 138, I'm 5'1" and a size 8. I just recently started doing regular aerobic activity at my local Y and I'm feeling pretty good, though I still get sore when I push myself. I'm a dorky engineer and I work for a major agribusiness. I tend to work between 10 and 12 hours a day and I'm worried my work schedule will become a roadblock! I have two wonderful sons who are full of energy DS5, Gabe and DS2, Patrick. We're a military family - my husband just got back from Afghanistan in January and he came back in great shape! That's a big motivator for me to get back to pre-prego form! We were in my SIL's wedding 2 weekends ago and I saw some of the pictures, and while I looked good, I couldn't help but see the pudge I need to get rid of..
OK - enough about me!
This week, I'm travelling for work and I'm worried about being able to start this routine while I'm eating out every day and staying at a hotel.
My husband mentioned I need new running shoes and I have no idea where to start! I'll try to hunt down a good shoe store in Minneapolis...and while I'm out of town, I plan to shop at Target for some new workout clothes - I figure looking good will help me stay motivated!
I'm also unsure of how to easily do the run/walk approach on a treadmill?
And, I have Nike GPS for my iphone, but...someone mentioned there was an app that tells you the intervals so you don't have to keep track of time, but I can't find it...?
I can't wait to get started! I'm going to do Wed. Fri. Sun. instead of Jeff's Tues. Thurs. Sat. I assume that'll be ok. I need to do some major investigation on how to eat during this training journey.
I just hope I don't lose my motivation before my first running day comes! (T-3 days)