The other day (I think thursday), near the end of my 4th week of the 6 week challenge I realized something...I think I'm hurting myself. My lung capacity has gotten better, and I feel like I could run farther, but my foot/ankle has been getting more and more painful. I don't think I'm going to continue to run for now. I'm not sure what I'm going to do as a replacement, but I want to do something. A friend suggested training in a pool, so I might give that a try. Other than that, maybe a bike or something.
Feels like a bit of a failure, to be honest. I guess if I keep going it'll be ok, even though I'm not running. Any exercise is better than none.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Chubby face magee.
Today was my day off of running. I would normally get two days off in a row (Saturday and Sunday), but we missed a day during the week and had to make it up.
I'm beginning to admit (at least in my head) that it's going to take more than running to get healthier and to lose weight. I haven't been eating terribly, but the last couple of days I have been. I haven't felt like I have lost any weight, nor have I felt any healthier.
It doesn't help that I shaved off my goatee, which makes my face look much, much fatter.
Maybe my fat face will motivate me?
Here's hoping.
I'm beginning to admit (at least in my head) that it's going to take more than running to get healthier and to lose weight. I haven't been eating terribly, but the last couple of days I have been. I haven't felt like I have lost any weight, nor have I felt any healthier.
It doesn't help that I shaved off my goatee, which makes my face look much, much fatter.
Maybe my fat face will motivate me?
Here's hoping.
Friday, August 20, 2010
I think this is going to hurt for a while
We're (my wife and me) are on week three of our 6 week challenge of running 5 times per week. We upped the running portion for week 2, but kept it the same for week 3. I'm not really bothered by this, because at least we're running.
I think i can tell my lungs are getting used to some cardio. There are a couple key parts of my body, however, that still get quite angry with me. My lower back, and my left ankle, to be exact. My lower back because I'm a big man, and my left ankle for the same, I think. The doc told me a while back that I had tendinitis in my left ankle, and when it acts up, it sort of sucks. Anyway, I'm not really complaining...I think it'll all get better as I get stronger and lighter...which won't be for a while yet. I'm hoping not, but am pretty sure that this is going to hurt for quite a while. Well, as they say, if there is no pain, there is no gain.
So, that's my update. Next week I hope to up my running time to a minute, but I don't want to hurt my ankle or back to the point I can't run. I was telling Jenn the other day that if it weren't for those two things, I could run for longer. Eventually!
I think i can tell my lungs are getting used to some cardio. There are a couple key parts of my body, however, that still get quite angry with me. My lower back, and my left ankle, to be exact. My lower back because I'm a big man, and my left ankle for the same, I think. The doc told me a while back that I had tendinitis in my left ankle, and when it acts up, it sort of sucks. Anyway, I'm not really complaining...I think it'll all get better as I get stronger and lighter...which won't be for a while yet. I'm hoping not, but am pretty sure that this is going to hurt for quite a while. Well, as they say, if there is no pain, there is no gain.
So, that's my update. Next week I hope to up my running time to a minute, but I don't want to hurt my ankle or back to the point I can't run. I was telling Jenn the other day that if it weren't for those two things, I could run for longer. Eventually!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Week 2 - Hot Day, grumpy man
Today was a fairly busy day. We moved out of the house we were house sitting and into my in-laws house for a little while. My family is coming to the city/area for an anniversary celebration and my brother and sister-in-law are staying at my in-laws with my wife and me.
Today was pretty hot, and I don't really deal well with heat. By late afternoon I was already starting to feel the effects of the heat on my body, and worse yet, my mental state/emotions. I was ok during supper, but could feel my body getting warmer and warmer. We had yet to go for a run, and couldn't skip another day (we missed yesterday, but are going on Saturday to make up for it). We're also doing a 6 week challenge where we run a certain amount of times per week for 6 weeks. Anyway, I was basically feeling pissed off, and I'm still feeling the left overs of that...I ran, and it sucked, and I didn't feel like talking, or taking encouragement from Jenn, or anything at all really. It was one of those moods. I hate it. When I get overheated to that point it sucks. I've dealt with it on and off for years now...I've never been a hot weather kind of person. I guess I should be thankful we have a short summer? The run is done for the day, and tomorrow is a new day, thankfully. My body hates running. My knee hurts a bit and my ankle started shooting pain if I stepped on it wrong...all signs of obesity. This is one of the many reasons I'm doing this. Healthier body, more energy, possibly a longer life, I'll be able to enjoy my kids and wife (when I have kids), less aches and pains, hopefully better handling of the heat, etc. Anyway, my wife is trying to sleep and I'm clacking away. Good night all.
Today was pretty hot, and I don't really deal well with heat. By late afternoon I was already starting to feel the effects of the heat on my body, and worse yet, my mental state/emotions. I was ok during supper, but could feel my body getting warmer and warmer. We had yet to go for a run, and couldn't skip another day (we missed yesterday, but are going on Saturday to make up for it). We're also doing a 6 week challenge where we run a certain amount of times per week for 6 weeks. Anyway, I was basically feeling pissed off, and I'm still feeling the left overs of that...I ran, and it sucked, and I didn't feel like talking, or taking encouragement from Jenn, or anything at all really. It was one of those moods. I hate it. When I get overheated to that point it sucks. I've dealt with it on and off for years now...I've never been a hot weather kind of person. I guess I should be thankful we have a short summer? The run is done for the day, and tomorrow is a new day, thankfully. My body hates running. My knee hurts a bit and my ankle started shooting pain if I stepped on it wrong...all signs of obesity. This is one of the many reasons I'm doing this. Healthier body, more energy, possibly a longer life, I'll be able to enjoy my kids and wife (when I have kids), less aches and pains, hopefully better handling of the heat, etc. Anyway, my wife is trying to sleep and I'm clacking away. Good night all.
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