I'm signing up for Juneathon again... but every time I do an 'athon' I am always annoyed that my blog name is not only not unique it's COMMON! I am not a common girl, so this annoys me.
I have set up a new blog using my twitter username at http://queenoficeni.blogspot.co.uk/
Please come and follow me there if you are interested (or even if you aren't, you could just pretend)
This will be my last post here.. sob..
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Slam Dunk
I thought about getting up to run this morning, when DH got up at 3:30 to go out and do 3 miles, a little thought wandered across my mind and poof... it vanished. Next thing I knew it was 7am and I hadn't set my alarm!
The seed was sown though and I thought if I could get home earlyish I could get a 5 miler in before tea. I did get home earlyish, but the prospect was looking less and less inviting. I thought - I could do 3 miles, 3 miles is better than no miles. Then I thought what the heck, split the difference and do 4.
So 4 it was, I set off and it was very windy, but at least no rain, so I wore my new Mizunos, they are wonderful trainers and it felt good to be in them again. After half a mile I wanted to stop so I did the bargaining thing where I promised myself I'd run at least 1 mile. Of course by then I was on the main road and was NOT stopping and letting all the people in the stationary traffic think I was wimp! at 2.5 miles I had a phone call from work saying they couldn't set the alarm.. grrr. I told them to leave it and sort it in the morning. Set off again. 10 minutes later another call to say the COULD set the alarm.. which was good news, but I was annoyed to have to stop twice and take calls!
Finally I was up the last hill and on the home straight and for the first time feeling good about it all. I'm glad I went. I'll be even happier when I wake up in the morning and it's February 1st. This means I'm not exercising at all and plan on getting a bit drunk! (probably after work) It's also my birthday month, the month the sun starts to shine a bit more, and everything in my world feels a little brighter.
So Janathon has been up and down. I'm very pleased to have finished the month dry and also have stuck to my resolutions on chocolate and biscuits which frankly I am amazed about. I've had a brilliant diet week, I hope it continues, as I know I need a few in a row! I will be blogging from time to time, but no pressure.. bliss!!
The seed was sown though and I thought if I could get home earlyish I could get a 5 miler in before tea. I did get home earlyish, but the prospect was looking less and less inviting. I thought - I could do 3 miles, 3 miles is better than no miles. Then I thought what the heck, split the difference and do 4.
So 4 it was, I set off and it was very windy, but at least no rain, so I wore my new Mizunos, they are wonderful trainers and it felt good to be in them again. After half a mile I wanted to stop so I did the bargaining thing where I promised myself I'd run at least 1 mile. Of course by then I was on the main road and was NOT stopping and letting all the people in the stationary traffic think I was wimp! at 2.5 miles I had a phone call from work saying they couldn't set the alarm.. grrr. I told them to leave it and sort it in the morning. Set off again. 10 minutes later another call to say the COULD set the alarm.. which was good news, but I was annoyed to have to stop twice and take calls!
Finally I was up the last hill and on the home straight and for the first time feeling good about it all. I'm glad I went. I'll be even happier when I wake up in the morning and it's February 1st. This means I'm not exercising at all and plan on getting a bit drunk! (probably after work) It's also my birthday month, the month the sun starts to shine a bit more, and everything in my world feels a little brighter.
So Janathon has been up and down. I'm very pleased to have finished the month dry and also have stuck to my resolutions on chocolate and biscuits which frankly I am amazed about. I've had a brilliant diet week, I hope it continues, as I know I need a few in a row! I will be blogging from time to time, but no pressure.. bliss!!
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Wind in the willows
Where were we.. oh yes, Janathon.. cough.
Ho hum, Monday I texted DH to tell him I was going to walk after work. Meanwhile I got stuck in a traffic jam and it was pelting down with rain and the wind was so strong it was buffeting the car. I wimped out.
Tuesday I GOT UP TO RUN!! Yep I did 3 miles in the dark, before work, and attempted a 10 minute per mile pace and came in slightly under. Win.
Today was supposed to be my day off, I vaguely remember those! I had to go in for a meeting so walked into town and back which is about 3.5 miles. Biscuits etc on the table, is it too soon to say I think I've cracked it? I've done 30 days with no chocolate or biscuits and haven't really come close to giving in. The alcohol thing has been harder, but it still feels good to say I haven't had a drop since New years Eve, mostly thanks to the husband and his willpower! I would have caved last weekend without a doubt. Don't come looking for me on Friday night, I plan on being DRUNK. Which will probably take one glass!
Diet - I've been logging on MFP since Monday and doing really well. my danger zone is from when I get home from work until we have our evening meal. Especially when the husband is on day shifts as we don't eat until 7pm. I had to give myself a good talking to. I am not going to DIE from being hungry for an hour, and I should either plan to eat earlier on my own, have a small snack to tide me over, or just suck it up and live with it. A mixture of those things has been working so far. I'm confident of a loss this week.
Half marathon training officially starts next week. I should be running tomorrow (note the should and imagine the sense of doubt that word entails) we'll see.
There, you're all caught up! One more day to go, although I haven't really done myself proud with Janathon this month, I am proud of my other achievements and am pretty happy with where I am.
Ho hum, Monday I texted DH to tell him I was going to walk after work. Meanwhile I got stuck in a traffic jam and it was pelting down with rain and the wind was so strong it was buffeting the car. I wimped out.
Tuesday I GOT UP TO RUN!! Yep I did 3 miles in the dark, before work, and attempted a 10 minute per mile pace and came in slightly under. Win.
Today was supposed to be my day off, I vaguely remember those! I had to go in for a meeting so walked into town and back which is about 3.5 miles. Biscuits etc on the table, is it too soon to say I think I've cracked it? I've done 30 days with no chocolate or biscuits and haven't really come close to giving in. The alcohol thing has been harder, but it still feels good to say I haven't had a drop since New years Eve, mostly thanks to the husband and his willpower! I would have caved last weekend without a doubt. Don't come looking for me on Friday night, I plan on being DRUNK. Which will probably take one glass!
Diet - I've been logging on MFP since Monday and doing really well. my danger zone is from when I get home from work until we have our evening meal. Especially when the husband is on day shifts as we don't eat until 7pm. I had to give myself a good talking to. I am not going to DIE from being hungry for an hour, and I should either plan to eat earlier on my own, have a small snack to tide me over, or just suck it up and live with it. A mixture of those things has been working so far. I'm confident of a loss this week.
Half marathon training officially starts next week. I should be running tomorrow (note the should and imagine the sense of doubt that word entails) we'll see.
There, you're all caught up! One more day to go, although I haven't really done myself proud with Janathon this month, I am proud of my other achievements and am pretty happy with where I am.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Pretend it's Friday
So I could go back to confession, but really what's the point unless things are going to CHANGE! In saying that, I have exercised every day, just been lazy about the blogging!
Friday, I had an impromptu day off. I was having lunch with the ladies, so I opted to walk into town which was about 3.5-4 miles round. It was good but SO cold, one of those rare UK days where I needed a hat! (didn't have one, have never been able to pull off looking good in a hat)
I stomped back, paths still very slippy and I felt strangely shattered when I got in. Nothing to do with lunch or alcohol as I'm still DRY since New Year! However lovely central heating and I woke up 2 hours later! We watched Alex Cross and I recommend you don't. It was awful, depressing, rubbish story, unconvincing acting and useless fight scenes. The only up side was Matthew fox who played a very convincing psycho!
Saturday: Even more snow. DH went to the gym, but I just wasn't feeling it! The dog needed to go out and so I pulled on my flowery wellies and we stomped around the local golf course. He is in that picture, but he's white! Also my finger is in that picture. I don't know why I have no followers on instagram :)
We came back and for once the dog was thrilled to go in the bath, mainly for the warm water I think!
A lazy ish rest of the day. Last night we watched Looper which was pretty good. Time travel films always make my head hurt!
Friday, I had an impromptu day off. I was having lunch with the ladies, so I opted to walk into town which was about 3.5-4 miles round. It was good but SO cold, one of those rare UK days where I needed a hat! (didn't have one, have never been able to pull off looking good in a hat)
I stomped back, paths still very slippy and I felt strangely shattered when I got in. Nothing to do with lunch or alcohol as I'm still DRY since New Year! However lovely central heating and I woke up 2 hours later! We watched Alex Cross and I recommend you don't. It was awful, depressing, rubbish story, unconvincing acting and useless fight scenes. The only up side was Matthew fox who played a very convincing psycho!
We came back and for once the dog was thrilled to go in the bath, mainly for the warm water I think!
A lazy ish rest of the day. Last night we watched Looper which was pretty good. Time travel films always make my head hurt!
Thursday, 24 January 2013
those spiky things
Today has been a better day all round! For starters I had the morning off so no rush to get up and moving. When I finally did, the postie bought these:
Yes those babies are Mizuno Wave Alchemy, my favourite running shoe for people who need motion control like moi. However I also take size 9 which makes trying to get running shoes made for girls (slimmer heels, different support areas) and in girly colours is nigh on impossible. Especially in any kind of sale. However I hate wearing boys shoes. I'm scarred for life by my mother making me wear boys shoes to school (yup I was 5ft 8 and had size 8 feet aged 11) and I also happen to like being feminine even when grunting, gasping, sweating and attempting to do that thing people call running. Therefore after many months of trying to get a pair of these in any kind of sale, I coughed up and paid almost full price. £90.. say it fast, it doesn't seem so real.
I tried them on, but was not going to wear these babies out for my run today as the ground is still covered in ICE! However I did pull on a pair of these which my husband lovingly bought so I did not end up on my ass.
I have to say they were pretty effective. The ground was really treacherous and in a few places I could feel how slippy it was and see it was just frozen and smooth. However I didn't lose my footing once. I wouldn't like to run a very long way in them, and also they do feel weird on ground that doesn't have the ice (kind of like running in football boots on tarmac) but they will be very useful if we have any more weather like this. I ran 3.2 miles, fairly carefully so no records (or bones) were broken. Job done.
Work this afternoon where I was busy, therefore entertained. I also had a few technical enquiries which I love. Nerd that I am.
I came home to just the dog, we settled down to watch some TV and he looked at me adoringly - at least until I had finished eating.
I've completed a half marathon training plan. I would love to PR, and need to run at 9:55 pace to be able to do that, which is quite challenging for 13.1 miles. (who am I kidding, it's challenging for 3 miles at the moment!) It's a goal. I think it's achievable if I can stick to the plan!
I tried them on, but was not going to wear these babies out for my run today as the ground is still covered in ICE! However I did pull on a pair of these which my husband lovingly bought so I did not end up on my ass.
I have to say they were pretty effective. The ground was really treacherous and in a few places I could feel how slippy it was and see it was just frozen and smooth. However I didn't lose my footing once. I wouldn't like to run a very long way in them, and also they do feel weird on ground that doesn't have the ice (kind of like running in football boots on tarmac) but they will be very useful if we have any more weather like this. I ran 3.2 miles, fairly carefully so no records (or bones) were broken. Job done.
Work this afternoon where I was busy, therefore entertained. I also had a few technical enquiries which I love. Nerd that I am.
I came home to just the dog, we settled down to watch some TV and he looked at me adoringly - at least until I had finished eating.
I've completed a half marathon training plan. I would love to PR, and need to run at 9:55 pace to be able to do that, which is quite challenging for 13.1 miles. (who am I kidding, it's challenging for 3 miles at the moment!) It's a goal. I think it's achievable if I can stick to the plan!
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Forgive me blogger, for I have sinned
It has been 3 days since my last confession blog and I admit I have been RUBBISH. Although it has not been a total fail, let me explain...
Monday I weighed in and had gained 1.4 pounds, despite a pretty awesome week. I KNOW all the reasons this happens, but it still p****d me off. As everyone in the UK knows we've also had a horrible week weather wise, it snowed very heavily and has frozen on the footpaths making it treacherous for running (so I keep telling myself) I've also slept really badly two nights, mainly due the the dog howling (foxes I think!) and my darling husband's car breaking down, then him being badly treated by the RAC making me ANGRY and I find it hard to wind down after I've wound up! Blah blah, excuses.
Tuesday I should have got up to run, but didn't! I had a really long journey to my first meeting and was very tired, so chose to try and sleep in, foiled by the bloody dog again. After a long day at work I stopped off to see my mum who is in poor health and I went home to cook a stodgy calorie filled meal for the family and even bought cheesecake. (not just any cheesecake, M&S New York cheesecake!!) I then made healthy soup and aimed to be better today. I slept better last night despite being woken a few times by the devil dog.
Today I have eaten healthily, but still have not been able to motivate myself to do anything extra to getting myself to work and essentials around the house. I did buy the dog a bone, If he howls tonight it's going to be wedged down his throat.
So I feel a bit of a Janathon failure. I did so well last year, walking every day when I wasn't running, but I've found it hard to dredge up that kind of energy. Tomorrow I have the morning off (Yay!) so am planning a run of indeterminate length and a kick up the backside every second step from my healthy self who wants to get back on top!
In the 'not a complete fail' category. 23 days of no chocolate and no biscuits. Today at the meeting there were CHOCOLATE HOB NOBS in front of me for the whole 3 hours and I never wavered. This afternoon I was alone in the office with an OPEN BAG OF MALTESERS!!! I did have to ping my elastic band over that one! I don't think I've ever gone this long and to be honest I'm quite resolved. I may have been over indulging in other areas, but on the whole I'm eating FAR less sugary crap and hopefully my body will eventually thank me for it. I hope it thanks me by losing 21 pounds :)
Monday I weighed in and had gained 1.4 pounds, despite a pretty awesome week. I KNOW all the reasons this happens, but it still p****d me off. As everyone in the UK knows we've also had a horrible week weather wise, it snowed very heavily and has frozen on the footpaths making it treacherous for running (so I keep telling myself) I've also slept really badly two nights, mainly due the the dog howling (foxes I think!) and my darling husband's car breaking down, then him being badly treated by the RAC making me ANGRY and I find it hard to wind down after I've wound up! Blah blah, excuses.
Tuesday I should have got up to run, but didn't! I had a really long journey to my first meeting and was very tired, so chose to try and sleep in, foiled by the bloody dog again. After a long day at work I stopped off to see my mum who is in poor health and I went home to cook a stodgy calorie filled meal for the family and even bought cheesecake. (not just any cheesecake, M&S New York cheesecake!!) I then made healthy soup and aimed to be better today. I slept better last night despite being woken a few times by the devil dog.
Today I have eaten healthily, but still have not been able to motivate myself to do anything extra to getting myself to work and essentials around the house. I did buy the dog a bone, If he howls tonight it's going to be wedged down his throat.
So I feel a bit of a Janathon failure. I did so well last year, walking every day when I wasn't running, but I've found it hard to dredge up that kind of energy. Tomorrow I have the morning off (Yay!) so am planning a run of indeterminate length and a kick up the backside every second step from my healthy self who wants to get back on top!
In the 'not a complete fail' category. 23 days of no chocolate and no biscuits. Today at the meeting there were CHOCOLATE HOB NOBS in front of me for the whole 3 hours and I never wavered. This afternoon I was alone in the office with an OPEN BAG OF MALTESERS!!! I did have to ping my elastic band over that one! I don't think I've ever gone this long and to be honest I'm quite resolved. I may have been over indulging in other areas, but on the whole I'm eating FAR less sugary crap and hopefully my body will eventually thank me for it. I hope it thanks me by losing 21 pounds :)
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Gym Bunny
Lovely lazy Sunday which involves several cups of tea and us pretending we aren't going to the gym. We've been going almost every Sunday for about 3 years but we still play the game. Today the husband wasn't playing and was all ENTHUSIASTIC! I asked him to tell me where the aliens had taken him, but he just bounced out to clear the car of snow.
The gym was pretty full, and all the treadmills were in use. Shock horror! Quite often on a Sunday I am put to shame by a blind guy who runs at a very fast pace on the treadmill while singing along to his tunes. After he runs, he rows and lifts weights, finding his way around the gym by touching the equipment with his toes. The gym helpfully replaced all the treadmills with touch screen ones so he puts blu tack on the buttons to know how to turn the speed and incline up and down. He goes with his wife, although she does her own thing. On remembrance Sunday there was just the 3 of us in a row on the treadmills, and I was touched by how he kept asking her 'is it time' as the screens were on but there was no sound, and we stood for the 2 minutes silence quietly while other people in the gym ignored it completely. Anyway, I digress.
Today I stepped, ran, did weights and core exercises and foam rollered which HURT! My hip has been aching a lot and I think it's a combination of lack of stretching and needing new running shoes. After that we went in the pool and I sat and massaged my legs with the jets in the spa pool while husband did lengths. Sauna, Steam room, and we left tired and shrivelled!
Healthy lunch, lazy afternoon which may have included a lovely Sunday nap. Weigh in tomorrow, I'm not feeling very confident. I would love to have lost a pound at least. But will try not to cry if I haven't!
Missing the alcohol a lot more than I thought I would, this weekend I've had several cravings which is interesting. Abstaining for the month will do me good.
The gym was pretty full, and all the treadmills were in use. Shock horror! Quite often on a Sunday I am put to shame by a blind guy who runs at a very fast pace on the treadmill while singing along to his tunes. After he runs, he rows and lifts weights, finding his way around the gym by touching the equipment with his toes. The gym helpfully replaced all the treadmills with touch screen ones so he puts blu tack on the buttons to know how to turn the speed and incline up and down. He goes with his wife, although she does her own thing. On remembrance Sunday there was just the 3 of us in a row on the treadmills, and I was touched by how he kept asking her 'is it time' as the screens were on but there was no sound, and we stood for the 2 minutes silence quietly while other people in the gym ignored it completely. Anyway, I digress.
Today I stepped, ran, did weights and core exercises and foam rollered which HURT! My hip has been aching a lot and I think it's a combination of lack of stretching and needing new running shoes. After that we went in the pool and I sat and massaged my legs with the jets in the spa pool while husband did lengths. Sauna, Steam room, and we left tired and shrivelled!
Healthy lunch, lazy afternoon which may have included a lovely Sunday nap. Weigh in tomorrow, I'm not feeling very confident. I would love to have lost a pound at least. But will try not to cry if I haven't!
Missing the alcohol a lot more than I thought I would, this weekend I've had several cravings which is interesting. Abstaining for the month will do me good.
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