Run was later than usual today (only by an hour or so, but still), and since it's SUNNY! it was actually kind of warm. It's still pretty windy out here though.. but it feels much more like spring.
I definitely feel better about starting week 5 on Saturday, even though the 5mins are still not my favourite, but I could have run a bit longer after the second one today.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
C25K - W4D2
Pouring, again. Windy, again.
Had more pain in my shoulder during the last 5 min run.. guess I still don't know how to breathe.
Glad it's done!
Had more pain in my shoulder during the last 5 min run.. guess I still don't know how to breathe.
Glad it's done!
Monday, January 23, 2012
The list
It's January! Time for new starts, goals, etc... I figured now was as good a time as any to update the list.
1. Start a blog, and update weekly (not sure when I can cross this off though?)
2. Get my Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh award
3. Go skydiving or bungee jumping.
4. Go to Nicaragua or Ecuador (or anywhere international) to volunteer. This almost happened.
5. Hike the West Coast Trail
6. Get married. Happening FIVE months today. Scary.
7. Take a cooking class.
8. Get a dog. (I really hope this becomes possible.)
9. Take a photography course. Happening this Saturday!
10. Go to NYC. Hm... I should start planning..
11. Get a drastic haircut.
12. Learn Italian (because two other Latin languages are just not enough) I started, and withdrew. I really do not learn well with Rosetta Stone. However, I'm considering this done, because I tried, learned a few things, and let's face it.. with a language, learning is constant and never 'over'.
13. Go skinny dipping. No idea why I've never done this.
14. Be comfortable with my body in a bikini.
15. Become a BIT, or preferably, an RPBio.
16. Read a Jane Austen book (preferably Sense and Sensibility ;) )
17. Learn how to decorate cakes/take a cake decorating class.
18. Hike to the Lions.
19. Canoe/kayak the Bowron Lakes chain.
20. Go to a spa (this probably doesn't seem like much.. but it's me).
21. Sell some of my photos (I'm trying, I really am.. )
22. Start dragonboating again.
23. Go on a trip with the group (Disneyland?)
24. Try a yoga class.
25. Buy a Mac. Bought a new computer in the fall, so this isn't happening.
26. Do a chinup (R's suggestion)
I guess that means that I've only crossed off one thing, with two more pending. Ugh! This will take me forever...
2. Get my Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh award
3. Go skydiving or bungee jumping.
4. Go to Nicaragua or Ecuador (or anywhere international) to volunteer. This almost happened.
5. Hike the West Coast Trail
6. Get married. Happening FIVE months today. Scary.
7. Take a cooking class.
8. Get a dog. (I really hope this becomes possible.)
9. Take a photography course. Happening this Saturday!
10. Go to NYC. Hm... I should start planning..
11. Get a drastic haircut.
13. Go skinny dipping. No idea why I've never done this.
14. Be comfortable with my body in a bikini.
17. Learn how to decorate cakes/take a cake decorating class.
18. Hike to the Lions.
19. Canoe/kayak the Bowron Lakes chain.
20. Go to a spa (this probably doesn't seem like much.. but it's me).
22. Start dragonboating again.
23. Go on a trip with the group (Disneyland?)
24. Try a yoga class.
25. Buy a Mac. Bought a new computer in the fall, so this isn't happening.
26. Do a chinup (R's suggestion)
I guess that means that I've only crossed off one thing, with two more pending. Ugh! This will take me forever...
Sunday, January 22, 2012
C25K - W4D1
Well. Today's run was.. interesting. Instead of snow, today's run included lots of rain (I can't say pouring, because I've seen it worse, but it was pretty steady), about 4C, and some really awesome wind. At least the sidewalks were clear, and the danger of slipping was very low.
This week is a 5 min warm up, 3min run, 90s walk, 5 min run, 2.5min walk, repeated twice, and followed by a 5 min cool down.
I think this is the most challenging so far, and the first time I've really felt tired after. That could be due to the little bit of Zumba R and I did yesterday..
This week is a 5 min warm up, 3min run, 90s walk, 5 min run, 2.5min walk, repeated twice, and followed by a 5 min cool down.
I think this is the most challenging so far, and the first time I've really felt tired after. That could be due to the little bit of Zumba R and I did yesterday..
Friday, January 20, 2012
C25K - W3D3
It was a bit warmer today (only -2 when I left), but it was also misty. It snowed again this morning, so the sidewalks still aren't that pleasant.
Week 3 done, and on to week 4 on Sunday. Yay!
Week 3 done, and on to week 4 on Sunday. Yay!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
C25K - W3D2
Ok Vancouver.. I was way happier with the weather until this past weekend! I love snow, but Vancouver snow is so wet that when it freezes it just becomes ice. Not to mention that it rained after it snowed...
I got up this morning and found that it had snowed again, and that it was -7! I ended up going for a later run than I'd planned, because I was hoping that it would warm up.
Didn't happen, and I ran in 3 shirts (2 long sleeved, one tank) plus a rain jacket, long underwear under my pants, wool socks, my light hikers and a toque and gloves. Brr!!
I got up this morning and found that it had snowed again, and that it was -7! I ended up going for a later run than I'd planned, because I was hoping that it would warm up.
Didn't happen, and I ran in 3 shirts (2 long sleeved, one tank) plus a rain jacket, long underwear under my pants, wool socks, my light hikers and a toque and gloves. Brr!!
Monday, January 16, 2012
C25K - W3D1
I almost convinced myself that my run today wasn't going to happen. It snowed last night, leaving Vancouver coated in a few centimeters of snow. If it was further north, it wouldn't be an issue. But after it snowed on Friday, it warmed up a lot, and it's pretty icy underneath.
I went. I survived. This week is a 90s run, followed by a 90s walk, and then a 3m run with a 3m walk after, repeated twice. Not too bad! The 3 minutes is definitely a bit more tough, but unbearable.
Hope it's less slippy on Wednesday...
I went. I survived. This week is a 90s run, followed by a 90s walk, and then a 3m run with a 3m walk after, repeated twice. Not too bad! The 3 minutes is definitely a bit more tough, but unbearable.
Hope it's less slippy on Wednesday...
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