Lindsay's journal.....3 half marathons later and I'm still at it updated 7/12

[momof2minnies]

Great job Lindsay! Your family is adorable.Lots of journals around here to keep you motivated.

The shin pain will go away as long as you don't go too far too fast.

We have catered lunches at work too, oh it just kills me but the salad sure sounds good doesn't it? Pizza is the worst.Oh all that sodium.

Have a good day,
Linda

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

Lindsay, I had shin pain that started around week 5 as well. I ended up having to take a week off around week 8 to rest them, and I also got some Zensah calf sleeves that I wore when I ran and afterwards for a little while. I am having no problems with my shins at all now. I think it may be something that a lot of new runners have to work through. You can also find lots of strengthening exercises if you google shin splints.

It is so frustrating to really get going and then to start hurting somewhere. I think I am going to have to take a few days off to let my knee rest (the muscle/ligament on inside of my left knee feels very tight). I hope your shins feel better quickly!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Great job Lindsay! Your family is adorable.Lots of journals around here to keep you motivated.

The shin pain will go away as long as you don't go too far too fast.

We have catered lunches at work too, oh it just kills me but the salad sure sounds good doesn't it? Pizza is the worst.Oh all that sodium.

Have a good day,
Linda

Hi Linda,
Thanks for the compliments on my family. I am loving all the journals and threads on here. I have not been this motivated in years It is hard when you have a free lunch...you hate to turn it away. It helps with doing Weight Watchers you can still eat not so good items occasionally just as long as you count the points. So thats what I tried to do.

Lindsay, I had shin pain that started around week 5 as well. I ended up having to take a week off around week 8 to rest them, and I also got some Zensah calf sleeves that I wore when I ran and afterwards for a little while. I am having no problems with my shins at all now. I think it may be something that a lot of new runners have to work through. You can also find lots of strengthening exercises if you google shin splints.

It is so frustrating to really get going and then to start hurting somewhere. I think I am going to have to take a few days off to let my knee rest (the muscle/ligament on inside of my left knee feels very tight). I hope your shins feel better quickly!

Sorry to hear about your knee. I remember when I first started running about 1 1/2 years ago I overdid it and my knee was so sore and swollen I couldnt even walk the next day. So I am trying not to push too hard. I did find that running made it feel better so I think it may be more walking fast on the treadmill thats doing it. When I ran outside on sunday I didnt feel anything. So hopefully like you said I will just have to work through it and it will get better. I use to have shin splints during basketball season in high school and that was the worst....definitely dont want to go through that again. I will try some strength training to see if that helps too. Thanks for the tips.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Overall good day today. I couldnt resist having 2 slices of pizza at lunch. It was resturaunt style pizza and smaller slices. I did have some salad with a sm. amt of oil/bal ving dressing. I only had a small dinner so I think it balanced itself out. Today is my off day with running so I am just going to rest my legs tonight. Eventually in the next week or two I might start doing the wii active in between running but for now I am just starting slowly.

Breakfast 6
Lunch 12
Dinner 7
and 1 pt left for snack.
activity pts 0
flex pts 0

total pts 26

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Today was a great day! I am so proud of myself this week. I am eating good and running feels awesome. I have so much more energy and just feel so much better about my self. My run went great. It felt good. I did C25K W5D2- 2miles 25:40 I found that instead of walking I just go to a slower jog and it allows me to catch my breath but keep my shins from hurting. I tried walking at a fast pace and my shins burned like crazy. I am hoping to do my next run outside on saturday but will see what the day holds. Either way I will get it done.

Today's Food pts- I made an awesome veggie pizza tonight. 5pts for a pretty good size slice. yummy!

Breakfast-6
Lunch-7
Dinner-10
still have to eat 7 points tonight.

Activity points-4
Flex points used-0
total points......30

 

[Charlefours]

Hi Lindsay!

I popped over from you TR to follow along with you! I am right there with you though I have yet to complete a 5k. I am planning on doing the C25k starting Sunday. I hoped to start today but we are having new windows put in and I here hanging out at home working on school.

Have you thought about MyFitnessPal? I LOVE the site. Thanks for being an inspiration!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Lindsay!

I popped over from you TR to follow along with you! I am right there with you though I have yet to complete a 5k. I am planning on doing the C25k starting Sunday. I hoped to start today but we are having new windows put in and I here hanging out at home working on school.

Have you thought about MyFitnessPal? I LOVE the site. Thanks for being an inspiration!!

I am so glad you came over. I am glad I can inspire someone....I have had lots of people on these boards inspire me. I will love to hear how your running goes. Keep me posted. I am here to support you when needed. I did not know about myfitnesspal...I will have to check it out. Thanks.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I had a great day today. I was off from work and spent the day with my sons. My oldest had kgarten registration. It was beautiful here today. 80 and sunny!

I had a great day again with my eating. I did use a few extra points since I ate dinner at my Nana's house.

Breakfast- 4
Lunch- 13
Snack- 2
Dinner- 10
Total- 29

flex points used- 3
activity pts 0

Tomorrow is my last day of week 5. I am hoping to do this one outside. Will see how the day goes. I am going to help a friends family who owns a greenhouse tomorrow. They need help getting the place cleaned up and in order for the season.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

A little bit of a discouraging run for today. I think my expectations are just a little to high right now. I am a perfectionist so this running stuff drives me crazy. I get frustrated when I am too slow or feeling like "im gonna die" during a run. I am very competitive so it kills me to know I am always in the back and not the best. Ok with that being said let me tell you about my run today.

I decided to go outside since it is beautiful out today. It was already 60 some degrees at 730 this morning. I am the one who will be praying for the cooler weather on princess morning. Morning only then it can be warm the rest of the day.

Well I did C25K W5D3. I felt great while running on my treadmill but outside not so much. I was sucking wind and felt like my body was barely moving when I ran. I made it through the first 5 min run and then my next two 5 min session I think I walked about 1/4 to 1/2 of them. I made it to the 2mile mark at 29 minutes. I also didnt realize how much of an incline was around my area. For the most part I was running on an incline the slightest, not a hill by any means but it does make a huge difference than just running flat. I guess I cant expect miracles but it just made me wonder if I will ever be able to do this. I know its my first week of running....maybe I should have started at week one of the C25K.

I think I am definitely going to make saturdays my run outside day for sure. I cant count on the treadmill to totally get me ready for the 1/2.

Well I off to enjoy the beautiful day. Happy Saturday!

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

Lindsay, I think running outside is tougher for sure, but it is much more enjoyable once you make the transition. I had the tendency to run faster outside, so I got much more tired. On the treadmill, you know you are keeping your speed steady, and you also don't have wind resistance or ups and downs like you do outside.

Don't worry! Give it a couple of weeks and you will be fine!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

It was so hot today. 88-90 and very humid. We broke down and turned on the central air...I usually dont do this until 6/1 but sleeping last night was miserable. In fact by 3 am we had me, dh, ds5, and ds3 all in our full size bed. We only have 1 fan so we just directed it on us. I honestly felt like I was in a can of sardines. I couldnt go through that again.

I worked today for some extra bonus pay from 830-145. So I skipped lunch but we had our friends daughters 2nd bday party to go to so I had an early dinner. It was fun hanging out and letting the kids play outside. I was very impressed with my will power. I ate a normal size meal and that was that. No cake. No extra helpings. I was proud!

I am very excited to step on the scale tomorrow for my official 1 week weight in. I cant wait to share the good news!

Today's Food

Breakfast 7
Dinner 20 (this was at the party. Its an estimate)
sausage sand-8
1/2 hamburger 90/10 meat-6
pasta salad w bals vin/oil- 3
Chips and Salsa- 2
sugar free ital ice- 1

total- 27 pts
flex used 1

I only used 4 flex pts all week which is unusual for me. I always have these gone by the 2nd or 3rd day.

TTFN

 

[PrincessMama22]

Lindsay, I figured out how to log in. I will need your help to get this all figured out. You are inspiring me and I definately want to change my lifestyle and get into shape with you. I have to okay to fully commit to walking, running, and to participate in the 1/2 marathon!!!! All or nothing, right!!! I am so excited for the old me and for Disney(I'm such a little girl, giggling and all when it comes to Disney). Go Girls!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lindsay, I figured out how to log in. I will need your help to get this all figured out. You are inspiring me and I definately want to change my lifestyle and get into shape with you. I have to okay to fully commit to walking, running, and to participate in the 1/2 marathon!!!! All or nothing, right!!! I am so excited for the old me and for Disney(I'm such a little girl, giggling and all when it comes to Disney). Go Girls!!!

So glad you found your way. You eventually will be addicted to these boards! I am so glad I could inspire you. You definitely deserve time to do your own thing too. Running/Walking is a great outlet! and a trip to disney helps too! Are you interested in joining the team I am on. "The incredibles" its a group of women/men that are running or walking some in disney races and some just their own local races. They have a meet in disney and some people may even buddy up to run together but mainly its another support group to help us along our journey. Let me know if your interested and I can direct you to the right area to join. I am so happy your deciding to do this.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Ok everyone I just stepped on the scale for my first weigh in.......................
I am jumping for joy I lost 4.8lbs. I am so thrilled. It defintely keeps me motivated to continue on.

 

[carissanboys]

Ok everyone I just stepped on the scale for my first weigh in.......................
I am jumping for joy I lost 4.8lbs. I am so thrilled. It defintely keeps me motivated to continue on.

Congrats!! Seeing the scale move definitely helps with the motivation.

 

[Charlefours]

Congratulations!! for you!! I lost 2.2 this past week, so not bad!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Congratulations!! for you!! I lost 2.2 this past week, so not bad!

way to go Keep up the good work!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

So after seeing my weight go down this week I am pumped up to continue on. So here I go.......

Food Journal

Breakfast- 4
Lunch- 9
Dinner- 8

I still have 5 points left but I have no idea what to eat because I dont even feel hungry. Is this really mind over matter? Have I finally learned how to eat like a normal person. Instead of completely stuffing my face all the time.

Tomorrow is my run day. W6D1. The difference is running an extra 3 minutes in the middle segment of the run. I was thinking after my rough run outside on saturday maybe I should back up a bit in the program until I can run the program easily. Does anyone have any advice on this. Should I even expect it to get easy by day 3 of the week? When I am on the treadmill I hate to walk but when I am outside it is harder to run. Unsure of how to continue. My plan was to have the c25K finish up with my next race on 5/29.

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

Way to go with the weight loss, Lindsay! That is so awesome!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Thanks for all you supporters who picked me up when I felt down after my run on saturday. I am proud to report that tonight I moved on to W6D1 and completed it.....while running outside......and it felt great I did 2.1 miles in 29 min. .1 mile more than on sat. in the same time. I also was able to run when supposed to and followed the plan to a T. Even up a pretty good hill and few other moderate/gradual inclines. Not sure why the difference but I FEEL GOOD!

Food Journal:

Breakfast 6
Lunch 8
Dinner-13
Total- 27
Activity-5
Points left 4
Flex used- 0

I am off to find a yummy 4 point snack.

I havent had any bad "eating moments" yet but on friday I will be going out to lunch with my mom and nana...most likely to red lobster. Gonna have to plan this one out good ahead of time. We were suppose to go to NYC for the day but my mom is a lunatic and doesnt want to go know because of the car bomb incident that happened last week. She has me irritated