Treadmill Nirvana and other ramblings

[toystoryduo]

Oh Sunny!

You have come so far and you have accomplished so much! I am so proud of you! You look great! Just think about where you were last year and where you are today. You are such an inspiration to me and what a wonderful example you have set for your children, too!

I hope you have a wonderful day, Sunny!

 

[jay-nee]

How you doing today? I hope better. I was up to my DMs when you were going through your downs. No worries girl. You do so well...in spite of your downs...

I've gotta jet, but I wanted to tell you how impressed I am with you pix!

I'll catch up soon...

Happy Thursday!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Wow, Sunny! You look amazing!!! If you were the biggest one running the 10k then the others must have looked anorexic and sickly! I think maybe it was all in your head. Maybe you now have a thin person's body but still struggle w/ a large person's thoughts and self-esteem. I made it to my goal several years ago but always thought I was the "fattest one in the room." Now when I see photos of me at my goal I realize it was all in my head! Sadly I am even bigger now than when I started the first time but I'm working on it!

 

[Tera]

Sunny - You look FANTASTIC!!!! I want to see a picture of those "hard-body-running-legs" You have got to feel so great about how far you've come. Hopefully I'll be posting a goal picture of me soon.... I might need your help

Have you been trying the Core program? How's it going? It was tough the first week, but when I had the right foods in the house, it was easy. I still find myself writing down what I eat, just to keep track.

I'll be out of town for the next two weeks. I know you'll do awesome and we'll be celebrating LIFE with you in 5 weeks!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tracy Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to visit you (all) soon!

Jay-nee-- THanks! I am feeling so much better now. Of course I know the onslaught will return But I'm happy for now

Tasha-- I know some of its in my head. I can be the same weight and see myself fat one day and thin the next I suppose all those years of negative self image don't melt off with the weight.

Tera-- I'm kindof doing Core, but still counting my points as if I'm flex. I still need to work more on changing my food choices. Core foods definitely are more satisfying-- just not as much fun! I'm glad to help if you need photo-positing help!

OK, my big news:

Well I have two big news items:
1) I'm 5'7"!!!! My whole life I have been 5'6 1/2". I went for my preop and they measured me as 5'7" I asked her to check again and she said I was definitely 5'7". OK, so that means my drs note goal isn't as far off from WW as I thought. I think its all the weight lifting and Pilates. I have always had bad posture (slight scoliosis), and now I have good posture.

2) I ran 18 miles this morning!!!!!!!!! I already wrote the details in the marathon weekly thread so I'm just going to cut and paste them here. I'm psyched


from Marathon Weekly Thread:

The Brain Split Theory

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TOday was my first 18miler. I woke up at 4:22AM, but laid in bed unti the alarm went off at 4:55. A quick chug of protein powder/crystal lite, greased up and dressed I was out the door by 5:18 and on the bike path by 5:28. (I have NEVER been a morning person in my whole life). I started super slow, my first mile was 12:00, second was 11:00 then settled into a 10:00 pace pretty much throughout. I stopped at Starbucks at my 6th mile for a potty/coffee break. The only other stop was at mile 14 to fill water bottles and mix my powdered gaterade stuff. I did one goo at mile 6 along with my coffee and that seemed to be enough. I only suffered one major shower sting. My fanny pack left a pretty bad gash in my back where the buckle laid. My overall time was 201 minutes, my actual running time was 186 minutes minus the stops. I felt like I could have made 20 if I had set the Commando to do it.

This brings me to my Brain Split Theory. Somewhere around mile 14 I started questioning why I am doing this. It seemed reasonable when I set out, but now I just want it to stop. But my feet kept going. I had allot of time to ponder (3+ hours in my head while my feet moved). I came to the conclusion that at the onset of the run there is a peculiar split that takes place in the brain. Some portion I'll call the Lunatic Commando gets a direct order to run X miles no matter what. The rest of the brain (the conscious Me) doesn't have any say after this directive is set. The Me isn't really even aware that such a meeting took place, not until Me wants to stop. Once I came to this theory I started searched for that Lunatic Commando. I wanted to SHUT HER DOWN. But alas, she is clever and eluded me. So I settled myself in for the last 4 miles without quipping. I noticed I had shoe puddles and decided that was probably what sent me out searching for the Commando. I swear she's crazy. If I gave her the directive to go a 100 miles she'd probably kill me trying.

But the good news is I finished, resumed command and have very little soreness to remind me I went 18 miles this morning.

Never underestimate the power of the Commando.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

you look great sunny!! congrats!!! hope you have a great weekend

 

[Tasha+Scott]

WOW, Sunny! Eighteen miles is absolutely amazing!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Well Maintenance Week#2 was ok. I weighed 161.8, 1.8 lbs above goal. That's acceptable for making LT, but geeze, its cutting it a little close I really have to get my act together. The problem with insane long runs is I get this attitude that I deserve to eat what ever I want afterwards, but its just not true. I had 4 donuts over the weekend Bad Sunny

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I might not make my exercise challenge this month My vein surgery is on Monday, the 25th which means the 24th is probably my cutoff for exercise minutes this month.

On Sunday DD wanted to go running! She's a naturally thin princess who doesn't like to move or sweat So I was shocked. I took her to the bike path and we "wogged". I had her do 3 minutes walk for every one minute run. We did a total of 2.0 miles. I discovered it was really fun to be a coach. Maybe I can become a coach some day. Now the trick will be to get her back out there agian!

Gotta run,
Sunny

 

[pearlieq]

Wow. I am really in awe! 18 miles is amazing. What even cooler is that you inspired your DD to try it out!

Maybe there is a future for you in coaching. Definitley something to think about.

Keep up the great work! You're doing an awesome job and you look fabulous!!!

 

[Cruise04]

You look awesome - I've been glancing through your journal and I just wanted to say congrats on all that you have accomplished. I can't even imagine running a mile let alone 18 - you rock!!!!

Keep on
Chris

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Sunny, don't worry if you can't make your min. this month! Surgery is no minor thing and seems like a good reason to cut yourself some slack this month! And, yes, you should be a coach. I am trying to work myself up to running again and wouldn't mind having a coach like you!

 

[keenercam]

Sunny -- I know I've said this before, but you really blow me away. Look at all you have accomplished. I wanna be you when I grow up . Seriously, though, you look so beautiful and content and I can't begin to imagine what it took to bring yourself to run 18 miles. You must be so incredibly proud of yourself.

I have to tell you -- I think you'd make an amazing coach. You are compassionate, but having been there yourself, I think you would be compassionate but not a pushover. Wanna be my coach?

Keep up the amazing work you are doing (and limit yourself to one donut a day, chickie!). You are truly inspiring so many of us!

 

[toystoryduo]

Sunny,

You continue to amaze and inspire me. I agree with what others have said: you would definitely make an excellent coach!

I hope you have a healthy and happy day today!

 

[calena]

You inspired DD to go running! Good for you. A good role model at home. That is great. The coaching idea is neat too. I loved my swimming class yesterday because it was like having a coach to give me hints and help me along. The same teacher also does running classes, but I decided to do the swimming one this summer. I think a lot of people are interested in having someone as a coach to help with form/technique/challenges etc.
Hope the surgery goes well. I will also not meet my goalin July . My ear infection and just not wanting to push my body too hard and slow recovery has made my exercise numbers pathetic so far... but it is still better than ZERO!

 

[Cruise04]

Hope you are having a good weekend!

Keep on
Chris

 

[jay-nee]

Wow, DD "wogged!" Cool. Obviously, your running has had a good influence on her! Wahoo!

Well, wanted to stop by and say "hi!"

Happy Sunday!

 

[Tera]

Hey Sunny - Sorry I haven't stopped by in awhile. We are currently out of town, but wanted to check up on you. Sounds like your still doing well with maintenance, dispite being so close. I'm sure it's hard with all the activity your doing to keep yourself from letting things slip once in awhile and remember, it is okay, just don't make a habit of it. Of course that's what you have us for

Keep up the great work and in 4 more weeks, we'll be celebrating lifetime with you

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Sunny! Just checking in to say I hope your surgery went well and I hope you are having a smooth recovery!

 

[Cruise04]

Hope everything is going okay and the surgery went well.

Keep on
Chris

 

[pearlieq]

Sending

I hope all went well and that you're recovering quickly!