Just finished Week 2. Alicia snuck in an extra 5 mins to my long run this week. I see you Alicia, I see you. My plan has me running for time vs. distance while working with Alicia. All my training plans in the past have been to attain a certain amount of mileage each run when I go out. Running for time has been taking the pressure off because it doesn’t matter how slow I go, when the timer is done I am done. The weather this week was cooperative too as it wasn’t as hot or muggy as it had been. During my long run there weren’t even as many bugs as my dog Copper and I went out in Bare Cove park early Sunday morning.
Week 1 as I mentioned I was anxious and excited. Week 2, I knew what I had on my plate and I just had to get it done. I missed one running day thanks to being out too late at the Journey/Def Lepard concert, but it was a date night and so fun so one run at this point is not the end of the world. Plus Alicia gave me a pass. I may not be able to do that as much later on during this training cycle so I will take it now.
I really appreciate the 1:1’s I have with Alicia because she pushes me to do things that I would look at on my own and be like, nope, that’s not happening. I have never found myself to have a lot of arm strength and to do something like a push up on a bar is nerve wracking to me. But I did it, sort of, but I did it.
My group sessions, I knew what the majority of the exercises were and when I actually followed the plan, not adding an extra set like I did last week, I could get through it! I have been worried in the past when I try to do an online workout class, I don’t push myself or I don’t choose the right area to spend time on or the right weight to lift. This way it’s planned out for me and Becky is always right there to help me through it.
But, the workouts aren’t the hard part for me. It’s my food. This last week, I only lost .6 of a pound. And I know the numbers are not the only thing to watch for, it still isn’t easy. I try to look back at the week I had and see where I might have made better decisions. The pizza and breadsticks on Saturday night, yes I ate less then I normally do but that’s probably one. The wrap I had Sunday with french fries. I did choose grilled chicken instead of crispy but maybe a better side would have helped there. I know it takes small changes to make a difference, but if I try to do it all at once and cut out everything, it won’t stick. As I plan and prep this week, I’ll see where I can continue to substitute in some healthier options for my meals so that I can still have that wrap, but maybe I do veggies on the side.
Well, time to go make my Peanut butter protein balls to have an easy quick healthy snack. I have been making them with my son as a fun thing to do together. And they are pretty good too. Wish me luck!
