Eerie Erie 2012

Last Saturday I ran the Eerie Erie 5k with two of my grandkiddos, 

while my daughter ran the 10K!

Family Picture!

My partner!

Jonah, was way ahead of us and averaged a 7:27 pace!

You can't see it in the photo but Lucy ( the labradoodle) was dressed in a cow costume and was wearing a sign " Eat More Chikin"!!

Emma took 2nd place in her age group!

You can see my pace on my sidebar..at least until Saturday when I will take another run!

Happy Thursday!

~ SHAWN ~

W9D2

I haven't quit

I'm still running

I'm on the last week of my 9 week training program and feeling strong!

Today I forgot to reset my watch after my warm up

so this pace included my walking warm up.

My fastest pace during this run was 12:04 min/mile,

for me, that is progress in the right direction!!!

Life has been busy and my blogs have taken a backseat!

I have been on a quest to learn quilting and it has been a challenge! The measuring and precise cutting has been my downfall.  I love to sew but have always had a pattern to follow, now I have to read the ruler and make sure I'm on the right line...oh for better glasses! 

Hopefully, I can sit down soon and visit all of your blogs and catch up with the  Blogosphere!

For now, Blessings to all!

~ SHAWN ~

W4D2

Just chugging along, following the plan!

Today was the 4th week and the runs are getting longer and the walks shorter. I can feel my stamina increasing and I have added an additional 5 minutes to each day!

Here is a recap of the run/walk. I had an additional 5 minute warmup, 5 minute run/walk plus a 5 minute cool down.




Hope you are enjoying your week!

~ SHAWN ~

W3D2 of the Couch to 5K training plan

Just a quick update to let you know I'm sticking to the big IT!!!

Yes, I have stayed on track with the plan and I feel stronger everyday.
I can not believe ( how quickly the mind forgets) the difference in my Fibro and my mood swings are so much better. I can honestly say, I feel happier and more content than I have in a long time. Let's pray this will last!!

I still need to loose a few pounds. Since going vegetarian, I have gained a little over 5 pounds. Before you think anything, on a 5'2 frame that is too much! Besides, I can't fit into most of my clothes, I have a muffin top. Yes, all of the weight went to my belly and upper hips!

I have probably substituted carbs for protein and that doesn't work. I was much better last winter,  I made lentil soups every week and that was satisfying to me and my weight stayed on track. This summer I have tried different pasta dishes, salads, fruits, vegies and Ice cream!!!  Awww, that may be the clue!!  I need more than a SALAD!

 Here is the walk/run for today. I also did 5 min warmup and cool down.




Enjoy your weekend,
~ SHAWN ~

W2D1

After working 13 hours yesterday,  I really wanted to stay in bed this morning.  Instead,  I got up and hit the trail. 

After my 5 minute warm up, this week uses a 90sec run/2minute walk pattern for 20 minutes, followed by a 5 minute cool down.
Although I can run for a longer period, I have decided to follow this plan as written.  I'm not in a hurry and I need to build what has been lost over the last 10 months.  Plus, it's fun listening to the Drill Sargent's voice on this app.!




This pace felt good , my heart rate was lower (which is usually quite high) and my legs felt strong.

I hope you are having a wonderful week!!

~ Shawn ~

Starting the Couch to 5K plan

Last Thursday I decided to bite the bullet and get back out on the trail. My Fibromyalgia was getting worse, I was a constant couch potato and had lost my strength. It is time to get moving!

Today was the third day, I'm so happy to be back and I already notice the health benefits of running!
I'm not a sore and my mental state is much improved!

This is a very easy plan to start building my base miles!   It starts with a 5 min warmup, then 20 min walk/jog followed by a 5 min cool down. I'm going to stick to this plan for the next few weeks and see where it takes me.



I'm excited and I plan to run the EERIE-ERIE fun 5k in October.   Hopefully I can talk two of my Grandkiddo's to join me!


~SHAWN~

It's been a long time, Baby!

Honestly, I can not say that I'm back but, what I will say, I enjoyed my little jog today!

Maybe, I need the accountability of posting on this blog. 

Maybe, I need to again make running a habit.

Maybe, I need to get off of my butt and join the world!

I'm Back!

A New Year, A New Healthy Lifestyle!!

Finally, finally I'm back on the trail! The weather was beautiful today, the perfect day to get back on the running trail. I started out with a mile walk then slowly (ever so slowly)  added a few quarter mile jogs.  I was tense wondering if I would be able to jog, wondering if I would feel pain in my foot, wondering if there was a remote possibility that I would be able to run a Marathon again.

Yes, that has been one of my biggest worries, wondering if I could run another Marathon. I...Think.. I ...Can!!

WooHoo!!!!




I hope you had a wonderful Holiday! Here is to a Happy, Healthy New Year filled with LOVE!