The last race I ran in was the Tour Decatur 5k about a year ago. I ran a bit more here and there after that and then pretty much just stopped running entirely until a few months ago.
There are a lot of reasons why I fell off the wagon with running; I was a bit depressed in our old apartment, I didn’t have a gym membership and couldn’t motivate to run outside in the Georgia heat, and I was stressed out with trying to find a new place to live while packing and starting to write a cookbook. All that is behind me now though. Since October I’ve been getting back out there running around my neighborhood and then pounding the treadmill at the gym after I signed up in January.
Today I signed up for the Tour Decatur 5k again, the same race I ran a year ago. I think it’s a fitting re-entry into racing, don’t you?
I don’t know if I’ll beat my PR or anything, but I’m glad to just be getting back out there.
In other fitness news, I mentioned in my last post that I’ve been doing Jamie Eason’s LiveFit trainer featured on Bodybuilding.com. I just finished week 2 (of 12) today and I already feel amazing!
I was so impressed with Janetha’s results on Meals and Moves that I knew I just had to give it a shot. While I knew I enjoyed strength training, I didn’t realize just how much. Before this program, I only knew how to do some very basic weightlifting, and I knew nothing about how to structure a routine or how to use some of the scarier-looking weight machines. With this program, everything is explained in detail and every recommended exercise is accompanied by a video clip showing just how to do it.
At just 2 weeks in, I’ll hold off on a more detailed review until later, but I can say that even after such a short time on the program I can already see muscle definition peeking out and though I’ve gained a few pounds in muscle, it’s obvious to me that I’ve already let go of a little fat.
The hardest part of the LiveFit program to me is the constant eating and guzzling of water! I feel like it’s a full time job to keep myself fed and hydrated. It’s a small price to pay though to look as fit and fabulous as Jamie!
So, it’s been a bit of a fitness-splosion going on over here! Hopefully after my 5k this month I’ll feel confident enough to start looking for a 10k to do, and maybe a half marathon later in the year if I’m feeling crazy.
Do you have any fitness goals for this year?
You go girl !!!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. I think I’ll go to the gym now…LOL.
That’s a great race – I love being able to look at the houses in that area. It almost makes you forget you’re running. 😉
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I actually live along the race route! Hoping Jeff can hand me a water as I pass.
I want to start running again, too. I have the opposite problem, it being awfully cold for many months of the year. I like to run in the winter time, but my lungs don’t enjoy it so much:/
I’ve been hesitant to run in the past month or two as I’ve had bronchial issues, but I think they’re mostly cured (for now) so I’m looking forward to putting some miles on the pavement!
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I’m the same, my lungs hate sucking in super cold air. Glad you’re feeling better!
I figure skate (as an adult). My next goal is to skate my new freestyle program in a low-key local competition three weeks from now. At the moment I’m just trying to keep training through the various bodily challenges that have come up.
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Very cool! Much respect to figure skaters. It’s harder than roller skating, it hurts more when you fall, and it takes great athleticism to make strong moves look graceful.
It actually hurts less than roller skating because you slide so well on the ice. Most of my falls I’d say don’t hurt at all. Most. How is your race and LiveFit training going Alayna? I have one week until my skate. It’s a little iffy because of various things that have come up (frown) still hoping I’ll be able to.
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LiveFit is going great, I can’t wait to share some more about it now that I’ve completed the first month. Good luck on your skate!
So glad you’re already seeing great results on that workout program, it’s been really inspiring seeing the progress so many have made – loved Janetha’s post!
And YAY for running!! =)
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yaaay livefit love!
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