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Fitness Update - Week 49

Sunday December 7--Fitbit log 778 steps

Monday December 8--Strength Training 30 min (NTC Body Flexor)Fitbit log 5,441 steps

Tuesday December 9--1.5 miles 21:53 min (Nike+ indoors) Fitbit log 9,448 steps

Wednesday December 10--Fitbit log 7,068 steps

Thursday December 11-- Fitbit log 8,685 steps

Friday December 12--2.0 miles 27:32 min (Nike+ indoors) Fitbit log 13,162 steps

Saturday December 13--Fitbit log 6,705 steps

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Organizing Project - Week 1

The first month of organizing projects is going to be mainly clearing out excess and clutter.  I have a lot of this and in order to really organize I need to simplify and only organize items I actually need and use.

The project for week 1 was to toss unused healthcare items and expired medications and then re-organize the items I actually use and that are current.  Over the years I have experimented one to many times with different healthcare items such as skincare products, lotions, lip balms etc.  I just need to stick to the products I know work for me and that I like.  I know which shampoo and conditioner works best for my hair.  I know the skincare routine and products that work best for my skin and I just need to continue using those same products and get rid of everything else that is just sitting in my bathroom taking up space.

I decided to start with this project because I knew it would be an easy one for me and I would feel that sense of accomplishment when it was finished. 

I went from a pile of products to just the basics.

Before

After

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Fitness Update - Week 48

Sunday November 30--Fitbit log 5,384 steps

Monday December 1--1.0 mile 20:05 min (Nike+ indoors) Fitbit log 10,077 steps

Tuesday December 2--1.5 miles 22:02 min (Nike+ indoors) Fitbit log 10,958 steps

Wednesday December 3--Strength Training 30 min (NTC Body Flexor) Fitbit log 7,537 steps

Thursday December 4--SICK (walked around Temple Square though) Fitbit log 6,831 steps

Friday December 5--SICK Fitbit log 2,327 steps

Saturday December 6--2.0 miles 28:22 min (Nike+ indoors) Fitbit log 10,841 steps \

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I love to see the temple!

 

Organizing Projects -Refocusing

Well I really blew it.  I had planned to blog about my organizing projects each week.  Life got busy and I just couldn't focus on one project at a time.  This is why right now my place is a bit of a mess.  I have these great ideas in my head of how I want to organize my place.  The only problem is that the place I picture is not where I currently live.  It is a dream of my future home that doesn't exist yet.  So I need to change my focus a little and organize the space where I currently live.  Now to make a plan which I am really good at and then to follow through with that plan and that is the part where I tend to fail.  Not this time!  Ha ha someone yell at me if I fail to post about an organizing project each week.

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Month in Review-November 2014

November was a good month.  I had a little time off during the month and had a little staycation.  My parents were out of town during that same time so I had some quiet time at home.  I discovered that when you don't have to go to work all day it is much easier to enjoy cooking and cleaning at home. It was fun to plan out a menu for the week that my parents were out of town and then to cook for my sister and brother.  They helped out a lot and we had a great time at home by ourselves.  We missed our parents though.   They were able to have a great vacation in Hawaii and when they asked what I wanted them to bring home for me from Hawaii I told them I wanted the beach.  They brought it to me.  I love my little beach.

I ended up in a partial cast halfway through the month.  I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my right hand and wrist.  I was told I have carpal tunnel and needed to have surgery.  I went and got a second opinion after reading that surgery should be the last resort and there are several things to try first.  Thankfully the second doctor had a different diagnosis.  I have severe tendonitis in my right thumb and the very early stages of carpal tunnel plus something else in my right wrist called TFCC Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex. We decided to treat the tendonitis first since that is causing the most pain.  This required a special cast that I have to wear for 4 weeks.  It is removable so I can shower without it and I am able to take it off and stretch for an hour each day.  

 

 

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  My favorite meal of all time is Thanksgiving dinner.  Last year I learned how to do the dinner on my own.  This year my mom was feeling a lot better so I just helped.  I love being able to help my mom in the kitchen.  She is an amazing cook and I have learned a lot from her. 

 

Yummy turkey!

I also had a wonderful time with my three favorite kids.  Ethan and Ella each had a sleepover during the month.  Ella enjoyed a night with the girls doing make-up and painting nails.  Then we took some pictures of Ella all dressed up.  She is such a beautiful little girl and I love her so much.  For Ethan's weekend I ended up not feeling well so I missed out on some of the fun.  Apparently a huge Nerf battle took place.  In the morning I spent some time with Ethan just talking and playing games.  He is such an intelligent boy and I love talking to him.  We also enjoy playing video games together.  Later in the afternoon the girls (Ella and June) came over and we had a great time just playing together.   

 

Ella

Nap Time---not really it was just fun to lay on pillows together.




Overall November was a month spent with the family and I loved every minute.  Family is so important to me and I love that everyone is close.  We will get to spent more time together over the holidays and I look forward to December and Christmas.  It will be so much fun. 

 

Christmas Time is Here!

 

Fitness Update - Week 47

Sunday November 23--Fitbit log 6,243 steps

Monday November 24--Fitbit log 5,905 steps

Tuesday November 25-2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 3,965 steps

Wednesday November 26--Fitbit log 5,316 steps

Thursday November 27--THANKSGIVING (DAY OFF)

Friday November 28--2.0 miles 34:50 (Nike+ Indoors) Fitbit log 9,960 steps

Saturday November 29--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 11,237 steps

Fitness Update - Week 46

Sunday November 16--Fitbit log 0 steps (Battery dead)

Monday November 17--Fitbit log 0 steps (Battery dead)  

Tuesday November 18--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 8,965 steps

Wednesday November 19--Fitbit log 5,316 steps

Thursday November 20--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 9,886 steps

Friday November 21--Fitbit log 5,867 steps

Saturday November 22--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,256 steps

Fitness Update - Week 45

Sunday November 9--Fitbit log 4,523 steps

Monday November 10--Fitbit log 5,905 steps

Tuesday November 11--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,295 steps

Wednesday November 12--Strength Training 60 min Fitbit log 4,396 steps

Thursday November 13--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 8,887 steps

Friday November 14--Fitbit log 4,820 steps

Saturday November 15--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,256 steps

Fitness Update- Week 44

Sunday November 2--Fitbit log 3,211 steps

Monday November 3--Fitbit log 4,789 steps

Tuesday November 4--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,099steps

Wednesday November 5--Strength Training 60 min Fitbit log 4,337 steps

Thursday November 6--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 9,394 steps

Friday November 7--Fitbit log 4,694 steps

Saturday November 8--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,201 steps

Fitness Update - Week 43

Sunday October 26--Fitbit log 5,029 steps

Monday October 27--Fitbit log 8,195 steps

Tuesday October 28--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 11,173 steps

Wednesday October 29--Fitbit log 4,322 steps

Thursday October 30--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,022 steps

Friday October 31-- Fitbit log 5,335 steps

Saturday November 1-- 3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 12,032 steps

  

Fitness Update - Week 42

Sunday October 19--Fitbit log 3,842 steps

Monday October 20--Fitbit log 5,102 steps

Tuesday October 21--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 9,965 steps

Wednesday October 22--Fitbit log 4,985 steps

Thursday October 23--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,681 steps

Friday October 24-- Fitbit log 4,581 steps

Saturday October 25--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 6,788 steps

Fitness Update - Week 41

The exercise part is easy for me now.  I am still having a hard time with the nutrition.  I know I can do this I just need to find a menu that works for me that I can stick to. 

Sunday October 12--Fitbit log 7,429 steps

Monday October 13--Fitbit log 7,184 steps

Tuesday October 14--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 13,065 steps

Wednesday October 15--Fitbit log 5,316 steps

Thursday October 16--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,284 steps

Friday October 17-- Fitbit log 5,442 steps

Saturday October 18-- 3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 13,237 steps

The Single Life - Online Dating Sites

Dating in the modern world sure is different.  I decided to give in and try some online dating again.  I was on LDS Singles online about 4 years ago and did not have any luck.  A friend at work told me about a new dating app called Tinder.  It sounded like fun so I thought I would try it out.  I met a couple guys and went out on a few dates.  It was fun to be dating again.  Unfortunately these were not the type of guys that would be potential future partners for me.  Tinder seemed to be more of a hook up site.  I was cautious about the guys I spoke to and actually met.  The two I did date were respectful but our values just didn't match in the end.  I have decided that I want to try LDS Singles Online again.  I really want a man who shares the same values as I do and who is an active LDS man.  After dating a couple non-members I realized just how important the church is to me. We will see how it goes.  I never thought I would be doing online dating but I know many people who have met their future spouse this way so I thought I would give it a try.

I don't like to admit this but I hadn't been on a date in almost 8 years as of September 2013.  I guess I just gave up and decided I was fine being single.  I enjoyed my life for the most part but I felt like something was always missing.  It has been fun to be back out in the dating world this past year and even though I still haven't met my future spouse at least I am socializing again.  I have learned a lot about myself this past year and dating has helped me grow in many ways.  It has been a good experience this time around.

Fitness Update - Week 36 but week 40 of the year

Since I am not currently training for any races I thought I would change the week number to the week of the year instead of following my training week numbering.  Next year I am planning to begin training again (for a race that is yet to be decided) and will start with week 1 of the year so it will work in tandem with the weeks of the year.  I am super excited and came up with a great plan today.  For the next couple months I am really going to focus on my nutrition plan.  I have the walking and running part down for now and although I have been slacking the past couple weeks I know what I need to do to get back to maintaining that part of my fitness program.  I am a really poor eater so I know that is holding me back.  I am also low in many vitamins (B12, D and Iron) because of my poor nutrition and that has taken a toll on my body lately so it is time to focus on that for a while to get healthy and hopefully lose some more weight. 

Sunday October 5--Fitbit log 6,243 steps

Monday October 6--Fitbit log 5,905 steps

Tuesday October 7--1.65 miles 26:18 min (ON) Fitbit log 3,965 steps

Wednesday October 8--Fitbit log 5,316 steps

Thursday October 9--1.94 miles 29:06 min Fitbit log 6,484 steps

Friday October 10-- Fitbit log 4,960 steps

Saturday October 11--Fitbit log 5,337 steps





 

 

Fitness Update - Week 35

Sunday September 28--Fitbit log 137 steps

Monday September 29--Fitbit log 5,715 steps

Tuesday September 30-- Fitbit log 3,965 steps

Wednesday October 1--3.07 miles 55:15 min Fitbit log 7,350 steps

Thursday October 2-- Fitbit log 5,181 steps

Friday October 3-- Fitbit log 4,960 steps

Saturday October 4--Fitbit log 5,337 steps

Fitness Update - Week 34

Sunday September 21--Fitbit log 2,394 steps

Monday September 22--Fitbit log 0 steps

Tuesday September 23-- 2.80 miles 42:35 (LS) Fitbit log 6,708 steps

Wednesday September 24--Fitbit log 5,385 steps

Thursday September 25-- 2.69 miles 40:28 min (LS) Fitbit log 6,432 steps

Friday September 26-- Fitbit log 4,460 steps

Saturday September 27--Fitbit log 1,574 steps

Fitness Recap - Week 33

Sunday September 14--Fitbit log 4,166 steps

Monday September 15--1.0 mile 19:55 min (LS) Fitbit log 12,395 steps

Tuesday September 16-- Fitbit log 5,667 steps

Wednesday September 17--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 9,957 steps

Thursday September 18-- 1.0 mile 19:55 min (LS) Fitbit log 5,714 steps

Friday September 19-- Fitbit log 4,362 steps

Saturday September 20--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 9,579 steps

Disneyland Tips & Tricks

My favorite vacation place to visit is Disneyland in California.  I have been there many times throughout my life.  I am often asked questions about Disneyland.  For example, what hotels do I recommend, what time of year do I usually go, how to make the most of the days in the parks, etc.  So I thought I would add a series about my Disneyland Tips & Tricks for anyone who might be interested.  This is only my opinion and I am not affiliated with Disney or any Disney travel sites. 

The first part of my series will be the best times to go from my experience.

Least crowded times

September:  Once school has started and after the Disneyland Half Marathon which is usually the last weekend in August and sometimes runs into September.  There will be a few rides closed since they tend to do maintenance during the off season.  Haunted Mansion will be closed as they prepare it for Haunted Mansion Holiday.  If you go later in September you may start to see the Halloween decorations as well. 

May:  The first part of May before school ends. 

January:  Avoid January 1st but the rest of the month is not crowded.  There will be a few rides closed as they take down the holiday decorations:  Haunted Mansion and It's A Small World

Other good months:  February, March (Avoid Easter weekend if it falls in March) April (Again avoid Easter weekend if it falls in April)

Least crowded during the Holidays.  My favorite time to go to Disneyland is during the Holidays. 

October:  If you enjoy Halloween go at the beginning of the month.  It gets more crowded the closer you get to Halloween.  As I mentioned above you can sometimes see the Halloween decorations at the end of September as well. 

November and December:  They usually start decorating for Christmas the second week of November.  This is also one of the best times to go.  Day after Veteran's Day to the week before Thanksgiving is the best time for November.  December 1-December 17 is best for the month of December but avoid the first weekend in December when they do the Candlelight Processional.  It is packed that weekend.  It is a really neat thing to see though if you can get in.

Times to Avoid if possible

June, July and August:  It is packed in the parks during the summer.  Yes, you can still enjoy yourself but plan to stand in line and plan to be hot. 

Holidays:  New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Long school break weekends or weeks:  UEA (Utah Education Association Break) and Arizona's education break tend to be pretty crowded weekends.  They often fall at the same time.

Race Weekends:  You can go to the runDisney website to find out when they have Race Weekends.  It gets very crowded during these weekends as all of the out of town runners stay in the parks.  I was there recently August 29-September 1.  It was packed.  I have never seen the parks that crowded before but I have also never been in the middle of summer.  I don't like to go when it is crowded.  I still had a lot of fun while I was there because I have learned a few tricks on how to enjoy the parks when it is crowded.  In one of my later posts I will share these tricks since I understand that not everyone can go during the off-season times due to children in school, time off of work, etc. 

I hope this helps a little with your planning.  My favorite time to go is November 12-November 20 because the Christmas décor is usually up or will be by the end of that time and it is not crowded.  The weather is also usually perfect this time of year.  My second favorite time to go is in April either before or after Easter break.   Stay tuned for more tips and tricks.

Fitness Recap - Week 32

The first half of the week I was still recovering.  My blister was finally starting heal.  My legs were no longer sore and I could walk up and down the stairs like normal again.  Finally on Wednesday I decided to try a long walk again.  I had to cut it a little short because my foot started to hurt but it felt good to be out again.  I did a short walk indoors on Thursday and then I went back out on Saturday for a shorter walk again.  I am hoping that next week I can get back to my normal workout schedule and add on my new fitness plans which include a new eating plan and some cross training.   

Sunday September 7-- Fitbit log 4,940 steps

Monday September 8--Fitbit log 7,504 steps

Tuesday September 9-- Fitbit log 4,791 steps

Wednesday September 10--1.78 miles 37:44 min (ON) Fitbit log 11,978 steps

Thursday September 11--1.0 mile 20:06 min (LS) Fitbit log  8,583 steps

Friday September 12-- Fitbit log 6,725 steps

Saturday September 13--1.64 miles 31:08 min Fitbit log 11,710 steps

Post Half Marathon Fitness Update

I have decided to continue to post my workout information.  It is a fun way to see my progress and to keep track of my exercise.  I am not currently training for anything.  I am just wanting to get healthy and lose some weight in the process.  I didn't lose as much as I had hoped before my Half Marathon.  I still have a long way to go and I need to step it up.  One day I will probably do another Half and I hope to PR next time.  I plan to do a couple 5Ks and 10Ks first and then I will look at doing another Half.  In the meantime my focus is just to get my weight and health in control.

Sadly because of the horrible blister on my right foot I was not able to maintain my walking like I had hoped.  I stayed in California for a couple days after the race.  We went into Disneyland about 2 hours after I finished the race and I could barely walk.  I knew I needed to keep moving so my legs didn't cramp up so I managed to walk around for several hours before I headed back to my hotel to rest. Monday morning I woke up very sore.  I had to change my plans because walking really hurt.  I went to the store and picked up some band-aids and moleskin and covered my huge blister and the few smaller blisters on the sides of my feet so that I could do a tour of the Queen Mary in Long Beach.  I had planned to go to The Grove in LA later but I was in pain after the tour so I went back to my hotel and just rested again. I watched the fireworks from my hotel room and then fell asleep early.  I slept better than I have in a long time.  Tuesday I went to Disneyland by myself.  It was my personal celebration day.  I was feeling a little better and lasted a little bit longer then the previous day.  I decided to head back to my hotel around 5:00 and pack up to go home the next day. Once I got home I decided that I needed to rest my foot because the blister just wasn't healing.  I stayed off of my feet as much as I could.  I was a little sad because I wanted to get out and walk.  I had hit that runner's high and I didn't want to lose it.  I also knew that the longer I stayed away the harder it would be to get back into the routine.  But it was more important to heal so I stayed off of my feet and decided I could wait a week. 

Sunday August 31-- HALF MARATHON 3:51:02 Fitbit log 50,267 steps

Monday September 1-- Queen Mary Tour Fitbit log 12,353 steps

Tuesday September 2--  Walking around Disneyland Fitbit log 14,653 steps

Wednesday September 3--Fitbit log 5,695 steps

Thursday September 4--Fitbit log 4,442 steps

Friday September 5--Fitbit log 10,121 steps

Saturday September 6--Fitbit log 9,742 steps

Disneyland Half Marathon

I did it!  I finished my first Half Marathon.  What an amazing experience!  I can't believe I actually did it.  It was super hard but it was also very fun.  Sunday morning I woke up at 3:00 am to start getting ready for the race. We had to be to the corrals by 5:15 am because the race started at 5:30.  I was in the very last corral so I didn't actually start until close to 6:30.  I was nervous and excited at the same time.  I got my race outfit on and ate my protein bar and drank some water so I would be hydrated and fueled for the start.  We walked over to the corrals and I went my separate way to the last corral.  The excitement and mood was unlike anything I have ever experienced.  I did my stretches and a little dancing while we waited for our turn to start.  After hearing Let It Go 7 times and hearing the same jokes over and over it was finally Corral J 's turn. 

 

 

We were off and the race began.  I did really well for the first three miles.  We ran through  Downtown Disney and then into California Adventure.  The cast members cheered us on as we ran through.  It was exactly the motivation I needed.  As we entered Disneyland I got even more excited.  I ran through the castle and kept telling myself that I could do this.  As we reached the 5K mark around Big Thunder Mountain I was 4 minutes ahead of the pace and I had run my best 5K ever 51:33.  I was feeling great!  I stopped to get a picture in Toontown with two green army men from Toy Story. 

 

 

We left the parks and headed out the backlot to the streets of Anaheim.  I knew that the one and only big hill was coming up so I prepped myself for it.  As we approached the overpass (THE HILL) I  just repeated to myself: I can do this, I can do this.  It was easier then I thought.  Thank goodness for the training in my hilly neighborhood.  I ran down the other side and continued on.  I was finally at the 10K mark and when I saw my time 1:45:50 I knew I was still ahead of the pace time.  It was my best 10K!  I was still feeling great.  I made it another mile and a half and then I hit the wall.  Around mile 8 1/2 I felt a blister starting on my right foot.  I couldn't stop thinking about it and I started to slow my pace.  We hit mile 9 and I saw the final pacer women right behind me.  I panicked.  We had to stay ahead or right with the pacers or we had a chance of being swept and pulled from the race.  I did not want to be swept so I pushed myself to stay ahead.  I knew I had 1 mile to go and I would be safe.  The pacers had mentioned that at mile 10 they add a little extra time before sweeping anyone.  I started to drag and fell behind the pacers.  I was so nervous but I was also super sore at this point.  I just wanted to give up.  Thankfully right when I needed it we entered Anaheim Stadium.  I absolutely love baseball and the Angels are my second favorite team (Red Sox are my fave.) It was so amazing to be able to run through the stadium.  It was filled with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts cheering us on.  I saw myself on the Jumbo Tron and I picked up the pace.  The 10 mile mark was just outside of the stadium.  I had just barely made it past the last sweeping point so I knew I was cutting it close.  As I left the stadium I could still hear the cheers and I saw mile 10.  I pushed myself to get ahead and thankfully never saw the sweeping flag.  I had made it.  By this point I told myself that I was so close that I was not going to give up.  Around mile 11 my blister was so painful and I could feel it moving between my big and second toes.  I just prayed that I could finish.  I thought about all the people who had been cheering me on at home and throughout the race.  I felt everyone pushing me to finish.  As we approached the parks I knew I could finish the race.  I ran past a woman who was really struggling and ready to sit down.  I pulled her up and said "Don't stop we can do this."  She walked with me for a few minutes and we pushed each other along.  She thanked me and said she would be fine.  She slowed down a little so I went on ahead.  I will never forget the last mile.  We were running through the parking lots and there were cheerleaders from the local high school along the paths cheering as loud as they could.  It was the final motivation I needed.  We got to a crosswalk where people were waiting to get into the parks and they cheered us on.  We were the last group of runners. It was so cool to have people cheer for us and tell us we were so close and that they believed in us.  I just wanted to see the finish line.  I was exhausted and so ready to be done.  I finally rounded the corner and saw the finish.  I really wanted to run across but my right foot was so sore that I just couldn't do it.  As I crossed the finish line I felt a huge sense of accomplishment.  It wasn't until they put the medal around my neck that tears came.  I had finished! I had run/walked 13.1 miles.  It really was an amazing experience.  It was extremely hard and I probably won't be doing a race that long for quite a while. My race time was 3:51:02.  My only goal was to finish but now I have a time goal to work with for any future races. I truly believe that if you can dream it you can do it. Dreams really do come true!  

Training Update - Week 31 Final Training

It's my final week of training before the big day on Sunday.  I cut back so I will be ready for the big race. 

Sunday August 24--  Fitbit log 4,289 steps

Monday August 25-- 2.0 miles 35:14 min Fitbit log 7,648 steps

Tuesday August 26-- 1.0 mile easy walk Fitbit log 6,784 steps

Wednesday August 27--1.0 mile easy walk Fitbit log 6,441 steps

Thursday August 28--Fitbit log  1,129 steps

Friday August 29-- Walking around Disneyland Fitbit log 17,962 steps

Saturday August 30 -- Walking around Disneyland Fitbit log 16,761 steps

Training Update - Week 30

Sunday August 17-- Fitbit log 4,589 steps

Monday August 18--2.0 miles 31:03 min Fitbit log 12,778 steps

Tuesday August 19--Fitbit log 9,292 steps

Wednesday August 20--1.72 miles 35:13 min Fitbit log 9,073 steps

Thursday August 21--1.0 mile 18:58 min Fitbit log 6,583 steps

Friday August 22-- Fitbit log 4,456 steps

Saturday August 23 --9 miles 2:41:48 hour:mins Fitbit log 6,639 steps

Training Update - Week 29

Sunday August 10-- Fitbit log 5,655 steps

Monday August 11--Fitbit log 5,293 steps

Tuesday August 12-- 2.50 miles 50:25 min Fitbit log 11,770 steps

Wednesday August 13--1.0 mile 15:45 min Fitbit log 8,243 steps

Thursday August 14--Fitbit log 1,570 steps (Fitbit Battery died again)

Friday August 15--Fitbit log steps (Fitbit Battery dead)

Saturday August 16--5.0 miles 1:32 hour Fitbit log steps (Fitbit Battery dead)

Training Update - Week 28

Sunday August 3 -- Fitbit log 4,389 steps

Monday August 4--2.55 miles 51:10 min (ON) Fitbit log 12,225 steps

Tuesday August 5-- Fitbit log 2,993 steps

Wednesday August 6--1.0 mile 15:23 min (ON) Fitbit log 6,399 steps

Thursday August 7-- Fitbit log 4,134 steps

Friday August 8--  Fitbit log 4,146 steps

Saturday August 9--6.0 miles 1:45 hour (LS) Fitbit log 6,703 steps

Training Update - Week 27

There are just a few more weeks until my Half Marathon.  I did a lot better on my training this past week.  I am really enjoying training on the track.  On Saturday I finally accomplished a goal that I have been talking about for weeks.  I walked to the top of my neighborhood to the East gate and then jogged down to the bottom of the neighborhood to the West Gate and walked back home.  It was a total of 3 miles and I finished in under an hour. I was excited to mark this off of my training finally.  The walk up to the East gate is all up hill from my house and at times I was completely out of breath and ready to turn around but I kept going and made it to the top. I also reached a couple other milestones the past couple weeks.  

1. I have logged 500 miles on my Fitbit.

2. My walk/run pace is between 15:00-16:00.  I was able to maintain a 15:00 minute pace for 2 miles straight which was exciting for me.  I should have been at this pace months ago.  It has been a long road for me and I am glad I was finally able to reach this goal. 

Sunday July 27 -- Fitbit log 6,110 steps

Monday July 28--2.08 miles 35:30 min (ON) Fitbit log 10,043 steps

Tuesday July 29 -- Fitbit log 6,307 steps

Wednesday July 30--2.0 miles 35:00 min (ON) Fitbit log 10,625 steps

Thursday July 31-- 1.0 mile 20:00 min (ON) Fitbit log 9,033 steps

Friday August 1--  Fitbit log 4,336 steps

Saturday August 2--3.0 miles 51:10 min (ON) Fitbit log 12,723 steps

Training Update - Week 26

Sunday July 20 -- Fitbit log 3,313 steps

Monday July 21--2.0 miles 37:41 min (ON) Fitbit log 8,315 steps

Tuesday July 22-- Fitbit log 6,245 steps

Wednesday July 23--2.0 miles 35:04 min (ON)  Fitbit log 7,451 steps

Thursday July 24-- Fitbit log 4,408 steps

Friday July 25-- 2.0 miles 35:00 (LS) Fitbit log 10,239 steps

Saturday July 26-- Fitbit log 2,542 steps

Training Update - Week 25

Sunday July 13 -- Fitbit log 1,749 steps

Monday July 14--Fitbit log 4,000 steps

Tuesday July 15 --2.08 miles 35:19 min (ON) Fitbit log 10,888 steps

Wednesday July 16-- Fitbit log 34 steps

Thursday July 17-- 2.08 miles 35:04 (ON) Fitbit log 10,606 steps

Friday July 18-- 1.0 mile 15:25 min (ON) Fitbit log 5,181 steps

Saturday July 19-- Fitbit log 2,877 steps

Training Recap – Week 24

I started training on the track over by my church building this week.  The track is fairly flat and I found it is helping me to focus on my pacing, breathing and form.  I should have done all of my weeks of walking and running on this track.  If I had I know I would be way ahead by now.  According to my GPS watch if you walk around the track 5 times it equals a mile.  On Tuesday I was enjoying my music so much that I ended up walking an extra mile.  I almost have my pace where I want it to be but I would like to add more running.  However, I have come pretty far in just the past few weeks and I am feeling better about my training. Unfortunately, my anemia kicked in over the weekend and I was pretty dizzy and tired so I wasn't able to get out on Saturday to do my long run.  I was pretty sad about it which is so not like me.  I actually missed my walk/run and found that I am starting to enjoy it.   Oh and I finally found my Fitbit charger so I was able to start using it again.

Sunday July 6 -- Fitbit log 0 steps (Fitbit battery still dead)

Monday July 7--Fitbit log 6,358 steps

Tuesday July --3.0 miles 1:05:42 hour (ON) Fitbit log 10,039 steps

Wednesday July 9--2.0 miles 37:41 min (ON)  Fitbit log 10,110 steps

Thursday July 10-- Fitbit log 5,833 steps

Friday July 11-- 2.0 miles 35:00 (LS) Fitbit log 10,239 steps

Saturday July 12-- Fitbit log 2,542 steps

Training Recap – Week 23

Sunday June 29 -- Fitbit log 3,801 steps

Monday June 30--2.0 miles 28:46 min (LS) Fitbit log 4,964 steps

Tuesday July 1-- Fitbit log 2,394 steps

Wednesday July 2--2.0 miles 28:46 min (LS) Fitbit log 7,183 steps

Thursday July 3-- Fitbit log 0 steps (Fitbit battery died)

Friday July 4-- Fitbit log 0 steps (Fitbit battery still dead)

Saturday July 5-- Fitbit log 0 steps (Fitbit battery still dead)

Training Recap – Week 22

Sunday June 22 -- 1.0 mile 18:26 min (ON) Fitbit log 5,135 steps

Monday June 23--Fitbit log 5,676 steps

Tuesday June 24-- Fitbit log 4,610 steps

Wednesday June 25--2.0 miles 28:46 min (LS) Fitbit log 8,740 steps

Thursday June 26-- Fitbit log 4,643 steps

Friday June 27-- 1.0 mile 17:10 min (ON) Fitbit log 6,529 steps

Saturday June 28--1.0 mile 17:10 min (ON) Fitbit log 5,662 steps

Training Recap – Week 21

I had a goal to finish 150 miles by the official start of summer.  I came really close at 143.25 miles. 

There are 10 weeks until the Half Marathon and I am a nervous wreck.  I don’t know what the course is going to be like and I haven’t been training up to par.  I have been doing better than a lot of people think but I am just not a runner.  I enjoy walking and being outdoors when it is cool.  I know training would be so much easier in the morning when it is cooler but like I have mentioned I am not a morning person.  So I am training in the evening after work and it is not very cool in the evening.   I hate being hot and it is getting hotter every day.  I really worry about feeling overheated on race day.  If anyone knows any tricks to stay cool I would greatly appreciate them.  Right now I plan to have some peppermint oil which is a cooling oil and really light running clothes on for race day.   

Sunday June 15 -- Fitbit log 6,560 steps

Monday June 16--Fitbit log 1,102 steps

Tuesday June 17-- 2.0 miles Fitbit log 5,002 steps

 Wednesday June 18-- Fitbit log 5,496 steps

Thursday June 19-- 2.0 miles Fitbit log 5,524 steps

Friday June 20-- 3.0 miles Fitbit log 6,862 steps

Saturday June 21-- Fitbit log 4,133 steps

Training Recap - Week 20

Sunday June 8-- Fitbit log 3,878 steps

Monday June 9--2.0 miles 28:46 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,387 steps

Tuesday June 10-- Fitbit log 7,818 steps

Wednesday June 11--2 miles 28:20 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,682 steps

Thursday June 12-- Fitbit log 4,816 steps

Friday June 13--1 mile 20:06 min (LS) Fitbit log 8,318 steps

Saturday June 14-- Fitbit log 2,307 steps

Training Update - Week 19

Another good week. Most of my workout was done indoors to my Leslie Sansone DVDs but I feel like I got a great workout in each time. 

Sunday June 1--Fitbit log 3,675 steps

Monday June 2--2.0 miles 28:46 min (LS) Fitbit log 13,868 steps 

Tuesday June 3-- Windsor Pilates 60 minFitbit log 5,875 steps

Wednesday June 4--2.0 miles 28:20 min (LS) Fitbit log 9,170 steps

Thursday June 5--1.0 miles 20:06 min (ON) Fitbit log 7,747 steps

Friday June 6--Windsor Pilates 60 min Fitbit log 5,464 steps

Saturday June 7-- 3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 11,825 steps