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

[Charlefours]

I would love to do the Princess with you but it won't work this next time. I am hoping for a trip in May to celebrate my master's graduation. I am possibly looking at the 5k in October (2011)...if you want to consider it.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Weigh in day today!!!!!

Current Wt-201lbs
this weeks loss is 1.4lbs.

Total loss in 6 weeks is 14lbs

My home scale told me this week and even today that I was in the 100's. over the weekend it said 198.8 and today 199 but I am going by my work scale so I was a little disappointed to see a 2 still. I wanted to get into the one hundereds and not look back anymore. Maybe by the end of the week the scales will all be there. I stress over the numbers way to much I know!

I am feeling alot better and healthier. Im not getting headaches like I used to. I can move alot easier and I dont focus on food all day long. I am even going through a stressful time at work and still have been able to stay on the plan. I tried zumba tonight by using videos on you tube. I really liked it and I am going to use that as my cross training workouts on my non-running days.

 

[mikamah]

Hi Lindsay!!

I read through most of your journal, and love all the pictures you shared. Your boys are so cute. You look great, and you can really see the difference since you lost 10 pounds.

I feel like we are definitely on a similar path. I started between the bl at 213, and am 209 today. Planning to get under 200 before august. Plus I've done ww so many times too.

It's so great to get to know so many people here through wish, and then to actually plan to do the princess, and get to meet you in person will be great. Lisah0711 and I are planning to walk/run it, and we'll see how the training goes in the fall as to which plan from the marathoning for mortals book we do.

Keep up the great work!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Lindsay!!

I read through most of your journal, and love all the pictures you shared. Your boys are so cute. You look great, and you can really see the difference since you lost 10 pounds.

I feel like we are definitely on a similar path. I started between the bl at 213, and am 209 today. Planning to get under 200 before august. Plus I've done ww so many times too.

It's so great to get to know so many people here through wish, and then to actually plan to do the princess, and get to meet you in person will be great. Lisah0711 and I are planning to walk/run it, and we'll see how the training goes in the fall as to which plan from the marathoning for mortals book we do.

Keep up the great work!!!

thanks alot Kathy. Yes it is so awesome to meet people and really get to know each other before the race. I am hoping to run most but I am going to see how my training goes through the summer and fall. I am at the 4 mile point and am still able to run most of it. I do take a few quick walk breaks but I find once I walk its harder to start up again. But either way Im hoping we are in the same corrals since its our first race. I would love to be able to wait and start the race with others that I know. I think it will be a lot of fun. I am not giving myself a time goal, I think I can complete it in less than 3 hrs but Im not worried about that. I just want to do it, have fun, and maybe get a few pics along the way. I mean who can run past mickey and not take a pic right. Thats my goal for getting faster....so I have extra time to take pictures.

 

[mikamah]

I don't know how the whole corral things work, so it will be very interesting. I think if I'm at a 12 min mile pace before we go, that will give me ample time for pictures too, and to enjoy the scenery. I just want to finish it, but I hope to be at a pace in my training that I won't be struggling to not be swept. I'm pretty much 15 min miles walking and running, and usually do 2-3 miles. I find toward the end of 3 miles, my running is slowing and my walking is probably as fast or faster than the running. I probably run 4-5 min, walk 2-3, but if the running feels good, i'll go 8-10 min straight. I did 2.5 miles straight once, and my hip paid for it for a couple weeks, so at my weight right now, the intervals are better. I can't afford to hurt myself, and I hope as I lose more weight, my joints will be able to handle more.
I am a picture fanatic, so I definitely need to have time for pics with characters.

 

[Charlefours]

I hope you are doing well Lindsay! Congratulations on the weight loss!! Keep up the great work!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Week 7
Total Loss this Week: 2.4lbs
Total loss in 7 weeks: 16.4lbs

I am so proud of myself. My initial goal was to loose 6 pounds a month. I want to reach my goal of 60lbs loss by the princess 1/2 february 27th, 2011. If I can stay on the plan I think I will be able to do it.

Only 43.6lbs to go.

I am excited to take another picture of myself next week to see if there is a noticable difference. I definitely feel great and my clothes are fitting much better. I actually fit into a pair of pants that I grew out of after vacation in sept. I tried them on in the beginning of march and couldnt even close them now I can wear them and they are comfortable and not even tight in the waste.

My next race is planned for sunday june 27th. I am running with one of my best friends...and when I say running with I mean waiting around for the race to start and meeting up with her at the finish line. She runs a 5K somewhere in the 26-28 minute range. Much Much faster than me. Shes an awesome running and has done marathons and half marathons for years. It should be a fun race. Its at a local AA baseball park we have here. Its the iron pigs stadium which is called coca cola park. They are the feeder team for the phillies. For those of you who know a little bit about me know I am a huge phillies fan. They actually announce your name over the speaker as you run into the stadium. I think that will be the best part.

 

[mikamah]

Congrats on your loss this week. You are well on your way and you will make your goal by the princess half. Such a great feeling to get back into old clothes too. You're going awesome, Lindsay.

 

[carissanboys]

Congrats on your weight loss, Lindsay! sounds like you're doing awesome.

I'm also planning on using the half-marathon training from the Marathoning for Mortals.

Good luck on your race next weekend!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

So today was week 8 weigh in day. I was a little bummed this week. Only lost .2lbs. I do know why....the past few days I over ate a little and didnt focus on drinking the water I needed to. I am back on the bandwagon and hopefully will have a better week next week.

Total Weight Loss for 8 weeks= 16.6lbs

Staring picture 4-26-10

4 week picture 5-24-10

8 week picture 6-22-10.

 

[mikamah]

Wow, Lindsay, you can really see a big difference in your pictures. Your legs are looking so much more toned from the running too. You must be so proud. You are such an inspiration.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Thanks Kathy! You are inspiring too. I am very proud of what I have done so far although I am feeling lately like I still have so far to go. I am really nervous about going on vacation and loosing my momentum. Last week I only lost .2 and now the scale has not moved in the past few days either. Im trying really hard to stay OP! I just really want to get all this weight off and I guess Im getting scared that I will let myself fall into old habits. Thanks for the constant support and motivation, it is so helpful having others to go through this with.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

IRON PIGS 5K 6-27-10

I just got back a little while ago from my race this morning. It was a difficult one. Heres a review:

At 9am it was 86 degrees and the humidity was so thick. The race started on the field of our local single A baseball stadium...The Iron Pigs (Phillies). We ran out of the stadium. I started off running pretty quick as I feel like I have to keep up with the pack. Then came the first hill not even a 1/4 of a mile into it. I ran it and then saw it was a decent down hill so I tried to let my body just go while running down. I thought not so bad there shouldnt be to many more of these, right. Nope shortly after the bottom of the hill we headed up another one. This one was steap and long........I stopped and walked. Then it leveled off for about 1/4 mile. Shortly after I saw the 1 mile marker in the road. I was like wow that was a hard first mile. I didnt have a watch on so not sure what my split time was but I felt like it took forever.

I kept running and was getting really overheated. The sun was really blazing at this point and there was no shade. Luckily ahead I saw the water station and this was the 1/2 way point. I grabbed 2 cups. 1 for my head and 1 to drink. I have to admit it felt good pouring the water over my head but it only lasted for a few minutes until I felt like steam was coming off of it again. Then it was a few up and down slopes and I saw mile 2. I felt like I was finally getting in a groove.

A short while after another runner came up next to me and we chatted about the hills and how hot it was. She had a timer and said we were at 24 min. I thought thats pretty good since I passed the 2 mile a min or so ago. Then we see it. Another huge hill back towards the park. We stopped and walked. It was another one of those that is a spiraling hill with a gradual incline to the top. I walked most except half way up I got the urge to run some of it. At this point we were around the outside of the stadium. We had to contine running in a big circle around to the back of the stadium. As I was passing the entrance I contemplated just giving up so I could get a drink and sit down, but that wasnt an option. I just kept going. I ran the rest of the way which was mostly downhill or flat. Coming around the back I heard my husband yelling at me to run faster and my kids were cheering me on. I waved to them and my husband yells...."dont wave RUN!!!!" he cracks me up he's such a drill sargent. I made the turn into the stadium and saw my friend amy and an old high school friend courtney who was volunteering at the race. They cheered me on and amy yelled "almost there and your time is good...your at 37 min. I saw the clock and it said 37:10 I sprinted to the finish and believe it was 37:20 when I crossed. I did start 10-15 seconds back from the line and it was not a chip timed race. I am waiting for the official time to post. My goal was to get closer to 36 but I will take it considering the hills and heat. Im proud of myself and now have another race under my belt. Princess half here I come!!!!

Here are some pics from after the race and my kids exploring the park while I was running.

Me and my best friend amy. We have been friends since 9th grade which was 18 years ago. She is an awesome runner and came in first in our age group. Her time was 21 minutes and some sec. Shes awesome.

The boys were hanging in the dugout!

The boys standing on the on deck circle.

 

[VernRDH]

YAY Lindsay!!! Awesome job on the 5k!! Especially considering the 3 h's (heat, humidity and hills!!!) There is no stopping you now girlfriend!!!

Proud of you!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

thanks veronica!!!!!

 

[miztigg]

you look great!!! i have been training for my 1st half and itg is so hard in this heat i work night shift so I cant get up early and run i am NOT a morning person So i have been stuck on the treadmill in the ac . Just wanted to subscribe

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

you look great!!! i have been training for my 1st half and itg is so hard in this heat i work night shift so I cant get up early and run i am NOT a morning person So i have been stuck on the treadmill in the ac . Just wanted to subscribe

I know this heat is difficult. I try to run later in the eve. I tried one day to get up early but I just couldnt get out of bed. I prefer to run at night.

When is your half and how far have you gotten? Are you doing one around home or disney? Thanks for subscribing, I am always looking for new friends to chat with.

 

[miztigg]

my plan is to run the princess 1/2 im doing the C25K im in the 4th week but with the heat it has been so hard im goin to run at midnight tonight since im done work @ 11. I havent looked into any races in this area since im not ready yet. Im not too far from you looking forward to hearing more of your suscess

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

wow midnight. now thats dedication if I ever saw it. Be safe!

Where in nj are you near if you want to share that info if not thats ok just curious.

Thats awesome that you are doing the princess! I am dying to know the host resorts and the 2011 prices. I am so anxious to book the trip and register. I want it to be set in stone!

You should sign up for some 5K's in the fall it is a great way to get your feet wet with doing races. We have some fun ones around here in oct,nov, and dec so if your not too far I could give you the info. I really want to do a 10K before the princess so I can submit my time. I believe if you think you can complete it in 3hrs or less they move you up a corral. I just dont want to get stuck in a crowd of walkers/really slow runners. Im not fast by any means but I would rather start with a faster pace so Im not swerving around people. Well actually they probably will have to swerve around me so thats kinda selfish of me i guess. I think I can do 2:45 so we will see. Let me know how far exactly you are from me and if its not too far maybe if you come across any decent 10K in your area you could let me know.

Thanks!

Ps. sorry for the book!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I almost forgot to post my weekly weigh in results this week. I have vacation brain already and still have 4 more days to go.

Week 9

this weeks weight.............197.4 a loss of 1lb.
Total weight loss so far............17.6lbs

So far so good. I am pleased with my progress. I would love to see it come off quicker but I am learning good things take time.

I am debating on taking my scale with me on vacation. I know sounds a little odd but I think it may help to keep me in check.

I am going to officially weigh in again on thursday and then not again until 7/13. Hopefully they both will be good. I am going to try my hardest.

Thanks everyone!!!!