No exercise today, but lots of other house chores accomplished. It's okay because since Monday it's the first day without exercise in it. I am such a better person as a result!
Those 5 days included a total of 4 hours (3 one hour sessions and 2 half hour sessions). They included running and cross-training; 3 days running outside and 2 sessions at the gym.
I need to keep that schedule / trend going for so many reasons. Every part of my life is better when I take time to exercise. Too often I forget this, but thankfully I can remember and implement it again.
I am worth it. I will take the time for me. In doing so, I end up having more quality time for and with others.
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Chosen luxury - time / fitness focus
I was proactive!!! Today's chosen luxury was time (same as yesterday). However, yesterday it was time with my Son (I guess that ended up being family focus) and today it was time for me to fit in the fitness focus. I had such a great run, and now feel so reenergized and renewed!
Last week, the fitness focus maintained a proper position. I completed 5 days of exercise (3 runs and 2 cross-training sessions at the gym) for a total of 3.5 hours. This week was unfolding horribly until today, when I promised myself a run. It happened!
This run reminded me that half the battle is getting out on the road. Once that was done, staying out was easy. I ran for 1 hour and felt great. I ran slowly, but my goal was time rather than distance.
Last week, the fitness focus maintained a proper position. I completed 5 days of exercise (3 runs and 2 cross-training sessions at the gym) for a total of 3.5 hours. This week was unfolding horribly until today, when I promised myself a run. It happened!
This run reminded me that half the battle is getting out on the road. Once that was done, staying out was easy. I ran for 1 hour and felt great. I ran slowly, but my goal was time rather than distance.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Remembering why I run, again....
Busy days have sprouted busier days, without fitting in my runs. Among all of the choices I make, I must choose me. Today, I did that and tonight I feel fulfilled. It was hot and I ran a too slow for 4 miles, but I did it and that's what matters. My iPod provided music, my Garmin provided structure, my mind provided wandering, and my body provided strength. The result was pure pleasure.
Some things did not get done today, but that happens everyday -- what changes is what gets done or not. I am glad that my running got done today! I will relish that accomplishment while I collect my thoughts as the day draws to a close.
Some things did not get done today, but that happens everyday -- what changes is what gets done or not. I am glad that my running got done today! I will relish that accomplishment while I collect my thoughts as the day draws to a close.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Chosen Luxury - Running Revamp - Garmin Forerunner Trainer
Tonight, I downloaded the Garmin Training Center CD for my latest luxury, a Gramin Forerunner 205/305 GPS-enabled trainer for runners. This is fabulous!
Obtaining this product was simple with the new system I have in place, given that I want what I want when I want it. Often, I get overwhelmed with information/product overload. Now, rather than searching too much for not, I simply spend a bit of time on Consumer Search, part of about.com, and decide what product would satisfy my needs. Then, after a quick switch to the Amazon website, my research and purchase are complete. A day or two later, my chosen luxury arrives, and I am stresslessly satisfied.
I have run several times with my Garmin, with huge success. After taking the few minutes to download the Traning Center, I have discovered a new toy that will bring me such pleasure.
While I could spend too much time with my new toy, I am satisfied to know that my satisfaction is high regardless of my use level. For example, I have not even begun to understand the heart rate functions. I can save them for another day. For now, I will digest the fun I have had thus far....
Obtaining this product was simple with the new system I have in place, given that I want what I want when I want it. Often, I get overwhelmed with information/product overload. Now, rather than searching too much for not, I simply spend a bit of time on Consumer Search, part of about.com, and decide what product would satisfy my needs. Then, after a quick switch to the Amazon website, my research and purchase are complete. A day or two later, my chosen luxury arrives, and I am stresslessly satisfied.
I have run several times with my Garmin, with huge success. After taking the few minutes to download the Traning Center, I have discovered a new toy that will bring me such pleasure.
While I could spend too much time with my new toy, I am satisfied to know that my satisfaction is high regardless of my use level. For example, I have not even begun to understand the heart rate functions. I can save them for another day. For now, I will digest the fun I have had thus far....
Monday, February 7, 2011
Weekly Wanderings - week 5
This week began with my birthday and ended with family time and then the Super Bowl. Each day was different, with office time, another snow day, and figuring what February will bring.
On the fit front, I ran 3 times. Though I wanted more, what I got was wonderful. I could dwell on what I didn't get, but I choose to focus on what I got -- 3 renewing runs!
February primarily will concern food and fit focus factors. I have several activities planned with my extended family, and I nicely am in a routine of Sunday visits with my Mom. I made some changes to my finances. I will spend February seeing how they play out, and deciding what lies ahead. Goals for this month are taxes and FSA issues.
On the fun front, I am so pleased to have realized that fun for me fits in more often than I previously thought. For February, I don't feel that I need specifically to focus on fun. Rather, it will be a byproduct of my food and fit focuses!
On the fit front, I ran 3 times. Though I wanted more, what I got was wonderful. I could dwell on what I didn't get, but I choose to focus on what I got -- 3 renewing runs!
February primarily will concern food and fit focus factors. I have several activities planned with my extended family, and I nicely am in a routine of Sunday visits with my Mom. I made some changes to my finances. I will spend February seeing how they play out, and deciding what lies ahead. Goals for this month are taxes and FSA issues.
On the fun front, I am so pleased to have realized that fun for me fits in more often than I previously thought. For February, I don't feel that I need specifically to focus on fun. Rather, it will be a byproduct of my food and fit focuses!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Weekly Wanderings -- week 4
This week was so scattered. Each day my thoughts took me on new adventures. My actions primarily were obligatory, doing what needed to be done. I fit in the focus factors sufficiently.
Happily, the fit focus moved forward nicely. I worked out 4 times, 3 of which were runs. One of my runs was outside and was absolutely awesome. One run was very early in the morning because I knew it was the only time I could take for myself.
Happily, the fit focus moved forward nicely. I worked out 4 times, 3 of which were runs. One of my runs was outside and was absolutely awesome. One run was very early in the morning because I knew it was the only time I could take for myself.
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