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AM I CRAZY? Wait don't answer that. :) A 5K by Thanksgiving? Maybe. I am afraid to even go there, LOL. I am such a competitive person, that's one reason I was good at sports when I was younger. I do love me a challenge.
I started thinking about it last week, looking at the calendar and wondering if I could do it. One thing that is completely realistic is how I'm feeling on the treadmill... it still hurts a bit when I first get going, but after 10 minutes I'm warmed up and starting to hit my stride and by 20 I am completely loose and I am starting to feel like I could keep going for a while, right now I'm up to 25 mins, so tomorrow I'm going to try 30. That doesn't include the 5 minute warm up after stretching when I first get there, before I move on to the weight machines.
Even if I am not 5k ready in the fall that's ok, I will still be moving toward my goal and feeling even better about myself! So, maybe it will happen... we'll see. One day at a time.
Onward.
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1505 kcal
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Fat: 35.94g | Prot: 81.74g | Carbs: 225.26g.
Breakfast: Nature Valley Bar Peanut Butter, half and half, coffee. Lunch: Kashi Go Lean! Crunch, Del Monte Mixed Fruit, Chobani Nonfat Greek Yogurt, green grapes. Dinner: Light Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing, Garden Salad, Healthy Colors, Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Breast (Skin Not Eaten), Uncle Bens Whole Grain Rice. Snacks/Other: Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bars - Giant Chocolate Fudge, green grapes, Tiny Twist Pretzels, Low Fat Honey Graham Crackers. more...
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3548 kcal
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Exercise:
Circuit Training - 30 minutes, Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 5 minutes, Resting - 13 hours and 50 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 15 minutes, Housework - 1 hour, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 20 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Jan, you can totally do that! Remember, running outside is different than running inside. Now that the weather is getting nice, it is great to be out in the fresh air. I can not run on the treadmill at all, it is somewhat of a combination of bifocals and equilibrium playing tricks with my balance.
11 Apr 11 by member: HealthyBabs
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Jan, I don't think you are crazy. I call your condition inspired. A 5K in November is certainly a realistic goal for you to have. With your determination and competitive spirit, I am sure you can achieve this! Go for it! Why do I have the theme from "Rocky" playing in my head? It will probably stay in my head all night!
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Thanks very much to both of you! Six months, seven if I plan for around Thanksgiving, you know I think that probably is plenty of time. I'll certainly be in much better shape physically by then with a lot less body fat. MSL I know all about that d@mned song, I have had visions of running up those steps LOL. Maybe a visit to Philly might be in my future. :O)
11 Apr 11 by member: AuntieJan
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