Kim's quest for the 1/2 marathon

[Hockeychic]

I decided that this was the best place for me to keep track of my ups and downs. Since I have about 21 weeks to get ready for the 15K and just over a year for the 1/2 I think it will be interesting to be able to look back all my training.

Have done some training already, only walking and stationary bike with a bit of weight training. I have picked this Sunday to kick it into high gear as it will be 21 weeks this Sunday will be the Minnie.

I also have to lose about 30 - 40 pds before I seriously train for the 1/2 and have given myself until May to lose that weight. The exercise for me isn't the problem I am really enjoying it. The eatting is the tough part, mostly with this time of the year. Also trying to learn to eat well for my training but eat less cause I need to lose weight. I know exercise alone won't do it if I still eat too many calories per day. After a 10K walk or 15K on my bike I am starving. Not sure if that means I am not eatting enough before I exercise but I have read that it is better to work out on a empty stomach as it burns your fat stores? This may be old info but it is what I am doing.

I haven't set any time goals for the 15K or 1/2. As I haven't walked any of these distances I have no idea, I did a 10K walk in 1 hour 33 mins. That was also during a snow storm and extra winter clothing so I was really happy with that. Maybe a gold will be do the 15K in that same time???? Sound realisitc?

Main goal is not to get swept!!!!

I hope checking in here on a daily basis will keep me motivated.

First goal nutrition wise is to cut out pepsi. My name is Kim and I am a popoholic!!!!

Kim

 

[kimwim8]

Hi Kim (from another Kim!)!!

Welcome to the WISH journals. I am also considering the 1/2 marathon for 2008. Well, not considering....more really really wanting to do it!

Keep us posted on your progress. We're all here for the same reason. To be healthier people. I've made some great friends through this board!

Cutting out the soda is a GREAT start!

 

[Hockeychic]

Hi Kim

Thank you for the encouraging words. I have thought about the 1/2 for the last 2 years and just decided to do it. I am going to do the Minnie in May as well, I love Disney so to reward my weightloss with a run there is the best.

Hope to see you there in 08!!!!

Kim

 

[kimwim8]

Is the Minnie a 1/2 marathon too?

How's the soda challenge going? Did you get to start yet?

 

[Hockeychic]

Happy New Year.

No the Minnie is only 15K. Pop challenge is not going to good but I am working on it. How are you doing.

New year, new numbers

Weight 179.....yikes I have gained 9 pounds in December.......
Measurements
B: 44.25
W; 38
H: 44,25

Kim

 

[goldcupmom]

Happy, Healthy New Year, Kim! And a Belated Welcome to WISH!!

Keep going on the Pop Challenge - it's tough, but worth it!

 

[Hockeychic]

Thank you Julie for the encouragement. It will be hard for me to give up pepsi, it is my only addiction but it is truly an addiction. I will be cutting back to slowly be able to give it up completely.

Exercise went great yesterday, I also had a great NSV, I went to grab a bag of chips which I did and normally would eat about 1/4 of the bag, had 4 chips and put them away......yaaaaa me.

Watched the documentary Super Size me last night.....OMG, I love McDonalds but I may never eat at a fast food restaurant again.....if that isn't motivation I don't know what is.

I hope to check in my progress daily.

To anyone reading my journal, have a great day.

Kim

 

[Hockeychic]

MOnday morning check in.

I walked or biked 74 kilometers this week
weight 172
B:43.25
W36.5
H 43:5

See you next Monday

Kim

 

[momof2minnies]

Hey Kim,
Keep up the great work! Our starting points are just about the same. I would love to do the Minnie but I am afraid to make the commitment then fall short of training goals. Also I do not fly well and the timing for our family to go with me is not good because of high school sports schedules. I am always envious of people who do the races at WDW it must be so cool to round a corner and have all that in front of you- I think I would cry!!
Linda

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Kim,

A belated welcome to the WISH journal board!

How is the soda challenge going? I totally know the feeling, I used to drink so much soda every day, I am talking 4-5 cans a day, it was ridiculous. Well, first of all, I just stopped buying it at the supermarket, which limited the amount I drink at home. At work, I started out by limiting myself to one a day, and now I hardly ever even buy one at work. It was very hard in the beginning but after about 6 months, I hardly ever drink soday anymore. So, keep it up, it is very hard but you can do it!!!

Good Luck with your training!

Laurie

 

[Hockeychic]

hockeygirl and momof2minnies, thank you for the kind words, I have only had 2 sips of pepsi since Jan2nd. Really don't even crave it any more.

I am so pumped to do the big marathon in January, I have totally told myself if I want to do this I must eat clean and excercise and so far I am doing great.

How are you all doing??

Weight 170
B: 42.25
W: 37
H: 43.5

Kim

 

[momof2minnies]

Good morning Kim,
We are at the exact same weight but I have not measured myself. I am a little frustrated because I hit a plateau. I work out like crazy and my husband who doesn't even go for a walk is only 3 lbs. behind- he may have even passed me by now but is afraid to tell me. You sound like you are doing great. I'm glad you don't miss the pepsi I know that must be tough one. I can't give up my morning coffee.Keep me posted.
Linda

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Kim...sorry I've been M.I.A. How's it goin?? I see you've lost all 9 pounds you put on in December!! That's SO great!! You're also losing inches!! I wish I had tracked that too. That's a great thing to track.

How's the training going?

Keep up the awesome work, girl!

 

[hockeygirl]

Hi Kim,

Sounds like everything is going well for you! Way to go on the soda challenge, I wish I could have given it up that quick! It took me almost 6 months to do what you did in a few weeks...Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Laurie

 

[Hockeychic]

Hi Linda, DH and I weight the same and I hate that. He is only about 4 inches taller then me but he is has alot of muscle....me no so much . Keep up the good work, one thing I was told is that as I gain muscle I need more calories to sustain that so you need to eat a bit more so your body doesn't go into starvation. Makes sense I guess, I don't know how much fact there is behind that statement but thought I would pass it along.

Kim, thank you for the encouraging words again, you are awesome. Training is going good. I am working on distance right now, and some strength training. How are you doing????

Laurie, I was so surprised also I gave it up so quick I have tried many times before and didn't last the day. I think I just must have been ready cause it really wasn't that hard and I am so pleased about that, if I didn't get rid of the pop I would be consuming alot more calories per day and would be further behind in my progress. Since we both have hockey in our user names what is your connection to hockey? I love it, my fav sport, DH and I use to play and my DS played for a few years. DD played boys rep for many years then changed to girls rep but has recently gave it up for a social life, she use to be at the rink 4 to 6 nights per week and had no time for friends.

Thank you all again for the encouragement.

Kim

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Kim,

I love hockey, actually my favorite sport. I started playing about 6 years ago, because my ex-boyfriend played and I used to go see him all the time, so finally I borrowed equipment and started playing myself. I started out playing as a center/wing, but my team needed a goalie so I started playing goalie and here I am 6 years later still playing. I love it, right now I play on 3 teams, a women's team that travels around NY, NJ, CT, and PA playing other women's teams, and then I play on two different men's league teams at a local rink. I figure I better play as much as I can now because once I have kids I probably won't have the time to play as much. And my DBF also plays so that makes it easier for me to get out 3 nights a week to play, since he doesn't mind!

Laurie

 

[Hockeychic]

Well gainned a pound but lost some inches so not all bad.

171
B 42.25
W 35.75
H 42.5

Laurie, that is great, definatley get it all in now, that is when I quit but DH conintued until about 3 years ago, but I was OK with it I was done had played my entire life. But still my favorite sport to watch.

Thank you for the info on the blisters, I am so worried this is going to stop me from getting in all the training I am going to have to do. I have given up the far fetched notion that I would do a Goofy, but haven't decided between the 1/2 and the full. Really want that Mickey Medal.. but also want to have fun that weekend and not be freaked out if I can do it. I think I have some time to decide.

Kim

 

[Hockeychic]

Forgot my Monday measurements....yikes

Anyways as of today not much change.

169
B 42.5
W 36
H 41.3/4
Kim

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Kim-I hope the training is going well....I saw your questions on the weekly thread about training programs and nutrition. Those people are great, there were so many good responses....now I am thinking about nutrition and what I need to do to eat better.

I hope the blisters are doing better!!! Take care of them now, don't worry too much about the training yet, just get your base training in and work your way up to the longer distances. It is great that you are looking for a training plan to follow. I am using Hal Higdon's novice half marathon program. I will officially start it on Feb. 5 to get ready for my half marathon in April.

Keep up the good work--and I see you lost 2 lbs this week!! Good for you!

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey Laurie

Ya they are some awesome people over on the weekly thread, I have learned so much from you all. Thank you for all your encouraging words and good luck on starting your training next week.

169
B 42.25
W 35 3/4
H 42


Kim