This is random... I just received my shirt number for the September 5km run in the post today, and it's number 1!!!
Either I was early registering, or I'll be running on my own. Either way... PRESSURE
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Monday 16 August 2010
Getting back on track...
Yesterday I went week at the knees. After 12 days of clean, healthy eating, I ended up having a massive burger, chips, coke and lots of ice cream at the cinema yesterday.
Now I think the key is to not get down about it. When I had that major binge a few weeks ago, I got down about it and ended up eating more and more, day after day. The way I need to look at it is to move forward and think 'yeah, I enjoyed all the junk yesterday, here's to the next time'.
Things are looking good so far, plenty of water, healthy home made Chinese food and a tricep/chest session. I know if I get through this day, then I'll be back on track.
I once spoke to a personal trainer who said you need a day once a week where you go off the rails (within reason), saying that you're basically like a computer that's left on all the time. You need to press Ctrl+Alt+Del or switch off at least once a week. I know a lot of people would read this and love the sound of it, but I think with the gains I'm trying to make, I should perhaps aim for relaxation only once every two weeks until I get to a more desired weight.
Now I think the key is to not get down about it. When I had that major binge a few weeks ago, I got down about it and ended up eating more and more, day after day. The way I need to look at it is to move forward and think 'yeah, I enjoyed all the junk yesterday, here's to the next time'.
Things are looking good so far, plenty of water, healthy home made Chinese food and a tricep/chest session. I know if I get through this day, then I'll be back on track.
I once spoke to a personal trainer who said you need a day once a week where you go off the rails (within reason), saying that you're basically like a computer that's left on all the time. You need to press Ctrl+Alt+Del or switch off at least once a week. I know a lot of people would read this and love the sound of it, but I think with the gains I'm trying to make, I should perhaps aim for relaxation only once every two weeks until I get to a more desired weight.
Friday 13 August 2010
Second 5km Completed!
I'm very pleased with my latest 5km run from last night. I managed to complete the run in 34 mins and 22 secs, almost 4 mins fast than my last time!!!
It was a very, very tough course because it was quite hilly and had lots of different gradients. This one was a proper 'race' as opposed to a 'fun run', so it had people in their from professional/amateur running teams.
I decided to stick with a couple of the slower people at the back to pace myself, but then I got a bit cocky and went ahead of them half way through the race, only for them to catch up and overtake me when I ran out of steam towards the end.
Here's how it stands so far:
July 5km - 34.02
August 5km - 30.22
September and October races have also been booked, bearing in mind October's is a 10km obstacle course, not a 5km run. If I can find a 5km run towards the end of October, I may consider doing that too, but I won't get too boosted just yet!
Eating and exercising going very well, hopefully will be pleasantly surprised for the next weigh in on September 1st.
It was a very, very tough course because it was quite hilly and had lots of different gradients. This one was a proper 'race' as opposed to a 'fun run', so it had people in their from professional/amateur running teams.
I decided to stick with a couple of the slower people at the back to pace myself, but then I got a bit cocky and went ahead of them half way through the race, only for them to catch up and overtake me when I ran out of steam towards the end.
Here's how it stands so far:
July 5km - 34.02
August 5km - 30.22
September and October races have also been booked, bearing in mind October's is a 10km obstacle course, not a 5km run. If I can find a 5km run towards the end of October, I may consider doing that too, but I won't get too boosted just yet!
Eating and exercising going very well, hopefully will be pleasantly surprised for the next weigh in on September 1st.
Sunday 8 August 2010
On the road...
Gotta quickly say I'm very impressed with myself today (haha). I'm at Cardiff Mela all day today and got up early and made all of my meals to take with me and some pre-mixed protein shakes too.
It's been a good week with food and exercise. Next 5km run coming up soon. I'll keep you posted.
It's been a good week with food and exercise. Next 5km run coming up soon. I'll keep you posted.
Friday 6 August 2010
So far so good(!)
Ok, it just takes one day of some good, clean, healthy eating and exercise to get back on track... and hopefully I'm back on track for good. I've done all my weight sessions and cardio and will do some hill running tomorrow, plus I've been eating well since the start of the week. I'm already under that 85kg mark, now I need to keep it like that until the end of the month.
Tuesday 3 August 2010
August Weigh In
Dear oh dear. More pathetic news with the weigh in this month. Let's just get on with it.
1st June - 79.5kg (12 stone 7.3lbs)
1st July - 85kg (13 stone 5.4lbs)
1st August - 85kg (13 stone 5.4lbs)
Pathetic isn't it? ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC!!! Especially when you hear what happened last month. Things were going brilliant in the first three weeks of July. Three weights sessions a week, two running and one football. Plenty of exercise and spot on food habits. Decent amount of protein, less carbs, no more than 2000 calories. In fact I was doing so well, I got down to 80.9kg in July. 80.9KG!!! AND I ENDED THE MONTH ON 85KG!!! WHAT?!?
Everything I had achieved in three weeks was undone by just over a week of binging, take aways, chocolates, ice cream, junk and booze. It's put me back to where I started (I'm counting July 1st as the real start of this challenge). A second month goes by and here I am saying the same thing, 'I'll do better next month' yaddah yaddah yaddah.
There IS NO CHOICE now. I have a the next 5km run on the way in the next few weeks, I have about ten weeks to go until that massive 10km challenge and this is all preparation for the Three Peaks mountain climbing challenge next year. I need to go cold turkey. Straight. Just get on with it.
Positives I can take away from last month include the fact that I lost over 4kg's in three weeks. Since I've got a lot of excess flab on me now, it should hopefully work out the same over the next three weeks. Another thing I was impressed was during those three weeks, I went out twice to a restaurant and made brilliant choices. One was for dinner, so I had a big chicken salad with water and no carbs because it was at night, and one was for lunch, so I had chicken and brown rice with water. These are exactly the things I would eat at home and I took that template with me when eating out. At least there are some good things to take away from last month.
I'll check in a few days time and let you know how I'm getting on. 5km training later on today.
1st June - 79.5kg (12 stone 7.3lbs)
1st July - 85kg (13 stone 5.4lbs)
1st August - 85kg (13 stone 5.4lbs)
Pathetic isn't it? ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC!!! Especially when you hear what happened last month. Things were going brilliant in the first three weeks of July. Three weights sessions a week, two running and one football. Plenty of exercise and spot on food habits. Decent amount of protein, less carbs, no more than 2000 calories. In fact I was doing so well, I got down to 80.9kg in July. 80.9KG!!! AND I ENDED THE MONTH ON 85KG!!! WHAT?!?
Everything I had achieved in three weeks was undone by just over a week of binging, take aways, chocolates, ice cream, junk and booze. It's put me back to where I started (I'm counting July 1st as the real start of this challenge). A second month goes by and here I am saying the same thing, 'I'll do better next month' yaddah yaddah yaddah.
There IS NO CHOICE now. I have a the next 5km run on the way in the next few weeks, I have about ten weeks to go until that massive 10km challenge and this is all preparation for the Three Peaks mountain climbing challenge next year. I need to go cold turkey. Straight. Just get on with it.
Positives I can take away from last month include the fact that I lost over 4kg's in three weeks. Since I've got a lot of excess flab on me now, it should hopefully work out the same over the next three weeks. Another thing I was impressed was during those three weeks, I went out twice to a restaurant and made brilliant choices. One was for dinner, so I had a big chicken salad with water and no carbs because it was at night, and one was for lunch, so I had chicken and brown rice with water. These are exactly the things I would eat at home and I took that template with me when eating out. At least there are some good things to take away from last month.
I'll check in a few days time and let you know how I'm getting on. 5km training later on today.
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