Sep 08 2008
getting in shape
5K training is going really well. Last night I jogged 3 miles non-stop (5K is 3.1 miles). So now I know I can complete my goal of not having to walk at any point in the race, and I still have 3 weeks of training left. So now I can concentrate on getting into a good running groove (it takes me a good 1/2 mile just to find my pace). Also, even though I aid I didn’t care about my time, I think it’s pretty obvious that I do care 
I’d really like to finish my 1st 5K race in under 30 minutes. I think i can do it, but time will tell (my 3 mile jog last night took 31:35).
Weight Watchers works really well (obviously, the running helps). I like that I can eat anything I want as long as I keep the portions down … that system works well for me. I’m down to 152 (160 before I started) and I’m starting to feel better and better about myself. Fitting into medium size coats and t-shirts is awesome. For some reason, though, I find myself constantly worried about winter creeping up on me which means less activity and more eating – bad news. Weight Watchers is too expensive to do continuously, so I may have to get back to it in the spring if things go bad over the winter. Time will tell.
Hey,
Glad to hear that the running thing is working out so well for you.
what is it that i hear about you not running in the winter? what you don’t like to sweat and then have it freeze to you? ridiculous! (you won’t catch me running even in winter)
keep up the good work
Jax
thanks jackie
hey! I’m impressed you’ve already gotten to 3 miles! That’s great! As an “exercise nerd” I am continually amazed that the human body can adapt so easily with proper training. the body can do anything! facinating! You’re going to do great at your race!
thanks beth … i hope you’re right … and i agree about the human body