February 2011
65 posts
108.41
No… that’s not my weight. That, folks, is the number of miles I’ve put in during the month of January alone! Amazing! I can’t even believe it!
WIM was frustrating once again. LW: 131.2, CW: 131.4. Gain of .2lbs. I know that isn’t a big deal, but it’s a gain two weeks in a row. I’m still doing everything right. Hubby says it’s probably...
January 2011
71 posts
happytrails2me-deactivated20111 asked: 12 miles is awesome!!! it really scares me, thinking that I will be doing that very soon!!!!
GOOD JOB, Heidi :)
oh and you are gonna do GREAT at that 1/2!!!!
GOOD JOB, Heidi :)
oh and you are gonna do GREAT at that 1/2!!!!
A NEW FITBLR!! AAAHHHH!!
HUBBY JOINED TUMBLR!!! FOLLOW HIM (Tristan)!!! The newest fitblr in town, YAY!!! Apparently reading my blog has opened his eyes to the coolness of the fitblr community ;0)!
His page is completely naked so far… a work in progress I guess you could say, but what do you expect five minutes after creation =) I know you’ll make him feel welcome, just like you all have done for me! So...
Sunday Run & Other "Stuff"
It was supposed to be a Saturday morning “let’s kick the weekend off right” run, but there just weren’t enough hours in the day yesterday to break away for two straight. So I vowed to myself, no matter what, Sunday morning WILL be run time. And it was.
It wasn’t a great run. But, it got done. Two weeks ago I ran for 2 hrs 3 mins. The mileage on my Nike+ said I...
Anonymous asked: Hey Heidi,
I hope you're having a great weekend! Just wanted to let you know that something special will be on its way to you sometime this week :) I hope you like it!!
(And don't pay any attention to the address, as it's not being sent from where I live. Tee hee!!)
<3 Your Secret Fitblr Buddy <3
I hope you're having a great weekend! Just wanted to let you know that something special will be on its way to you sometime this week :) I hope you like it!!
(And don't pay any attention to the address, as it's not being sent from where I live. Tee hee!!)
<3 Your Secret Fitblr Buddy <3
@Mollie - I doubt it! Seriously! But, it’s still be cool if your hubby would make one too. He’d instantly have a TON of “followers”.
@Pmonahan - There’s only room for one man in my life (and another that is 7 and thinks he’s a man). HA. Sorry to disappoint.
Hubby
Starting today he is reading through my blog from day 1. He’s always known about it and has read some posts, but not all of them.
I hope by the time he makes his way to the end (or at least gets to this post since I have no idea how long it will take him…) he’ll realize that I have/had nothing to hide, that I love him immensely, and that if it wasn’t for his love &...
An hour on the elliptical is complete! Long run...
Anonymous asked: Happy Friday!! Just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Got anything fun planned?
<3 your secret friend :)
<3 your secret friend :)
Not Fitness Related
But, definitely contributes to a happy healthy Heidi…
Yesterday was one of those days where when I sat down trying to think of one thing I was thankful for and I couldn’t do it. There were too many! (Some days I struggled to find even ONE thing, but I set a goal for 2011 to be thankful for at least SOMETHING every single day for a reason. Let’s be honest, there is always...
Man on a Mission
Chad Ridge. That’s his name. Check out his video!
This Maine man is on a health journey! He auditioned for Biggest Loser and didn’t make the final cut. That didn’t get him down or cause him to give up. It made him work harder. With the support of his family, friends and community he’s creating his own destiny. I watched this video and got chills. His upbeat spirit and...
Anonymous asked: Hello my happy, healthy Fitblr Buddy :) I'm so excited to get to be your motivational little elf! It will be a miracle if I can make it 6 months without somehow accidentally revealing myself to you!
I'm looking forward to hearing all about your half marathon!
<3
Secret Fitblr
I'm looking forward to hearing all about your half marathon!
<3
Secret Fitblr
Long Run Solution
So, I signed on for the 50 books in 2011 challenge. I love reading. It’s good for the mind. I’m doing well with it and I’ve already completed 4 books (and started number 5). I have a running list on my page so feel free to check it out and let me know if you details on any of them.
One of the books that I’ve read (just finished) is Long Run Solution by Joe Henderson. ...
I GOT MY FITBLR BUDDY!!!
AAAAHHHHH!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! SO EXCITED TO LET THE FUN BEGIN (and motivation of course)!!
H
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Redo of Week 7
So, with the half marathon less than 4 weeks away I’ve decided to get back on track and seriously follow the training plan once again. I haven’t veered too far from it, but I started it earlier than 10 weeks out so I had some “extra” time in there. Week 7 is the last week before taper so redoing this week and following the plan through to the end seems to make sense to...
ok- so where did everybodies reply button go to?
runningmyassoff:
Is tumblr messing up again?
edit- weird. now they are back. Anyone else having this problem?
I have no reply button either… just reblog. CRAZY!
Do people really do this TMI/Random Question/Ask thing on Tuesdays? I’ve never played, but I’m game. Ask away.
Tumblr Tuesday
Goes to Cortney (happilyconfused). She ran a 5.2k this past weekend and did an awesome job. I am so proud of her for sticking with and completing the C25K program (and jumping into the race). I can’t wait to see her smiling, bubbly face in just a few weeks! EEK!
H
Edit: I’ve probably recommended her before… but she deserves it!!!
I couldn't be more proud.
Of hubby that is…
So, tonight is WIM. I was REALLY hoping to break 130. I was so close last week with 130.7. So, drumroll please…. LW: 130.7, CW: 131.2; Gain: .5 lbs. Yup, no luck on reaching the 120’s. I’m not discouraged though. I know I’m doing everything right and my time will come.
On the other side of things, hubby did SPECTACULAR!!!!
He weighs in with...
“If only we could look at the beauty of our life, of this planet, and of humanity...”
– Robert Muller, A Planet of Hope (on my desk calendar this month)
Pat's Twenty Four: In every Run →
pmonahan:
There’s something special in every run.
A runner’s high
A run where your lungs feel strong
A run where your legs feel strong
A run that seems to fly by
A run that burns stored fat
A run that takes you somewhere new
A run that’s longer than you ever thought you could run
A run that’s…
Every word of this is TRUE!!!!!!!!!!
It's Monday...
And I’m in a CRAZY fabulous mood! Not sure why, but I’[ll take it any day of the week!
I’m looking forward to WIM tonight (even if I did eat an ENTIRE pint of Ben & Jerry’s last night). I was over my calories by 1200… BUT was under the day before by 1100. My net over for the entire week was only 39. Not too shabby.
AND
I found that I REALLY enjoyed and...
I DID IT!
2 LONG freakin’ hours on the elliptical. Thank you all for your support and encouraging words that I was NOT “cheating”.
I must say, I feel pretty flippin’ great right now (aside from the ridiculous cough - glad I didn’t run outside!)! Over 1100 calories burned. 9.77 miles “elliptical-ed” (based on revolutions… so who knows how accurate this...
@davidlamb
Come to NH next month and you can have one too.. FOR FREE!
happilyconfused asked: I'll be cashing in on those BIG HUGS next month!!!!
I'm cheating... Kinda...
But, for all good reason… I think…
So, cold temps don’t scare me anymore. After 12 miles last weekend, while it was 2 degrees, I’ve learned to handle it and dress appropriately. Snowy and icy sidewalks don’t scare me either with the sweet spiky things I have for my sneakers. Even the long “times” don’t scare me anymore. I ran for 2 hrs 3 min...
Missing all my tumblr friends...
Work has been crazy due to someone being out sick all week. I made it through, but once again have had to neglect checking tumblr 230498340 times a day…
But, I’m back for the weekend anyway!! Watch out!! You’ll be ready to get rid of me by Monday ;0)
So, fitness update…. I didn’t do much this week. My knee was quite tender after the 12 mile run last Saturday. ...
One Month from Today will be EPIC!
Mark the date folks, 2/20/11!!!
Several fitblrs (spread across the US) will no longer be half marathon virgins. INCLUDING ME!!
There will be AT LEAST 5 fitblrs taking over the small town of Hampton Beach, NH.
There will be lots of beer (or girly drinks… for me) and food afterwards to celebrate.
IT WILL BE EPIC. I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Edit: Or has Cortney...
And so it ends...
Hubbys mend-a-body experience is over. He lasted 1 and 3/4 days. I don’t think I could have made it through 1. He’s 6’1 and currently weighs 250. He ate about 250-350 calories yesterday total. I am not even sure that’s healthy. Tonight he was so hungry when supper came he just said “forget it”.
Honestly, I think he is actually upset with himself for...
Tumblr Tuesday
My recommendation this week goes to Jen (brownberryruns). You wonder why? Read her latest post called ’The Jorney is Worth it’ (here). She is spot on and there are big things in her future.
H
WIM - SO CLOSE!
LW: 132.3, CW: 130.7, Loss: 1.6lbs!!!! YAY!!!! I’m so close to the 120’s I can taste it!
I’m shocked. Well, I shouldn’t say that.. I was hoping and expecting a loss. But, my progress this month has me dumbfounded. At my last December (12/27/10) weigh-in I was 135.8 so I’ve lost 5.1lbs already! We’re only half way through the month (with two more...
Tomorrow
Something big is happening at our house. My hubby is starting a diet. His idea. I had NOTHING to do with it.
Anyone ever heard of mend-a-body? It’s a big thing around our parts right now. After the initial detox period it sounds a LOT like eating paleo. All unprocessed foods. Protein, fruits and veggies. No dairy. No carbs (until you lose the first 20 lbs then you can add them...
"Change Your Mind"
So, in my hour of actually HAVING music this song came on and just “hit” me. It’s so true. Sometimes we just need to change our frame of mind.
“Change Your Mind” by Sister Hazel Hey, Hey Did you ever think There might be another way To just feel better, Just feel better about today Oh no- If you never want to have To turn and go away You might feel better, Might...
Euphoria
Euphoria - A feeling of great happiness or well-being.
My run this morning was euphoric. That’s the best word I can think of to describe it and how I felt during/after it.
I went to bed last night feeling much better than earlier in the evening and determined to run this morning. When I woke up and the temperature on the news told me it was 2 degrees, forget it. My mind was all, but made. I’ll...
W7D3 Half Training = DESTROYED!
More on this EPIC run later... but real life conversation with hubby this morning that started it all...
(7: 22AM - Me sitting up in bed watching the news. Hubby tossing around and turns to look at me.)
Hubby: How are you feeling this morning?
Me: Great.
Hubby: Going for your run?
Me: I don't know. Don't think so, it is only 2 degrees outside.
Hubby: What if it is 2 degrees on February 20th?
Me: I'll run the half anyway.
Hubby: Exactly.
(8: 06AM - Me all geared up starting my 2 hour run. Hubby fast asleep in bed.)
And this folks, is one of the reasons why I love my hubby.
Edit: To add - I ran 12.04 freakin' miles in 2 hours and 3 minutes!!!!
Update. WIN Edition.
Cramps are gone = WIN
Limited Ben & Jerry’s to one serving (I really wanted the whole pint) = WIN
Went over my calories by 520 for the day, but under yesterday by 645 = WIN
Watched The Other Guys with hubby = WIN (I found it funny that Kimi (iamlosingit) quoted the movie at the same time I was watching it…)
It’s now bed time and I feel 100% better. I’m ready to...
TMI...
but the shark has taken over my body and is tearing me apart tonight.
I’ve already consumed over my recommended calories on a greasy KFC dinner, AND I have a pint of Ben & Jerrys in the freezer ready. Feeling guilty, nope. I’ve busted ass all week and now I will do whatever it takes to make me feel at least a LITTLE better. (Plus, I have a 2 hour run coming up this weekend and...
My day...
Update…
Forgot my phone this morning. TOTAL SUCK! I live by that damn thing. Probably best I forgot it so I can learn to breathe without it…
Major snowstorm. Office closed, but I’m stuck here until hubby can get out… who knows if/when that will be.
So far, not a great day.
On the bright side, I feel good. I brought books to read. Have plenty of work to do. I...
You Gotta ...
iamlosingit:
love you more than than the food you put in your mouth.
love you more than sleeping in every morning.
love you more than your comfort zone.
love you more than making excuses.
love you more than other’s opinions.
love you more than the status quo.
love you.
Do this! She knows what she’s talking about!
Week 7 - Repeat
Due to the glitches of last week I decided to repeat week 7 of half marathon training. Tonight was intervals. 9 - six minute runs with 8 - three minute walk/jogs in between.
As an aside, I am kinda over running on the treadmill at the gym. 60+ minutes is starting to wear on me so I’ve decided I’d like to get outside whenever possible. So, on my way home tonight I stopped at the...
Tumblr Tuesday
My recommendation this week goes to Summer (bikinisummer). She’s great anyway, but her idea to come up with fitblr buddies is awesome! Follow her (and join in the buddy fun)!!!
WIM!!!
Was AWESOME!
LW: 134.3, CW: 132.3, Loss: -2!!!! GW: 125 (7.3lbs to go)
Skipping the elliptical thanks to the victory. Watching a movie with hubby… Easy A.
FYI - CAN’T WAIT TO GET A FITBLR BUDDY!!!! So awesome!!!!
H
Fitblr Buddies: Fitblr Buddies →
fitblrbuddies:
I have decided to start up Fitblr Buddies for anyone who would be interested in having a buddy to cheer on, send small gifts/cards to on holidays. In turn, you will have someone secret cheering you on.
Think; Secret Santa, but all year long.
As a Fitblr buddy you need to make sure you can commit…
Yay! Fun! Do it!