November 23, 2018 marked a new beginning for me. That was the first day I committed to being a better version of myself. A healthier version of myself. It was my first step in true self care: physically, mentally & spiritually. I committed to 12 weeks at first but I knew deep in my soul, I wanted a lifetime commitment. In 2010, I was at … Continue reading Say Hello
I owe a huge thanks to the one and only, Marcus (@barefoot_trainerđź‘Ł). In my eyes, it will never be enough to say thank you to him, because I owe him a million plus infinity of thank yous for challenging me and changing my life. One year ago today at 7:15am, I did my very first personal training session with Marcus. Today, 365 days later at 6:15am, I will walk … Continue reading Thank You Marcus
Last November, I walked into Flow Training Centre with one target in mind…get my shit together. Like I said in My Fitness Journey: Better Than Yesterday, I didn’t have a target weight loss. I didn’t have a target lift goal. I was only armed with a list of Why a Personal Trainer Now and Why I Can’t Do this Alone. I didn’t know then but my trainer, Marcus, (@barefoot_trainerđź‘Ł) would … Continue reading A Changed Life
Today is my 6 month of anniversary of when I changed my life. This time for the better and for the healthier. It’s not been easy. Sometimes it seemed way to damn hard. It has definitely been sweat inducing. An occasionally tear fell at the end of weeks where nothing seemed to change and my mind wanted to give up. I’m not where I want … Continue reading My Fitness Journey: 6 Months In
I walk every day to work. It’s not a hard walk. Relatively flat and it’s a little over 5.4km (3.36 miles) round trip. There are days it sucks (rainy days), but mostly it was a way for me to do a little bit of exercise every day. Was it moving mountains? No. But it got me off my ass. Getting up early wasn’t an option … Continue reading My Fitness Journey: Better Than Yesterday
I’ve been feeling whoa-is-me for the last few months. If you follow this blog or me on Twitter you might be aware that I’ve lost weight over the last year and half or so. Now that I’m back in the South, I’ve put on about 5 to 10lbs in the last two months. I have no one to blame but me. I didn’t immediately take … Continue reading No Gym Membership Required
T-minus 11 week away from half marathon Starting measurements for the week: 128lbs with a 35.5 bustline, 30 chest, 37 hips Monday, August 5th 2.14 miles – 24.32 minutes – 11:31 average pace (my best yet) The training chart said to do 2 miles so I listened today. Last week, I just ran 4 every time I ran, figured I should at least hit the … Continue reading Half Marathon Training Round 8
T-minus 12 week countdown … 12 weeks far enough away and yet close enough to be scary Starting measurements for the week: 128lbs with a 36 bustline, 30 chest, 37 hips Round 4Â for comparison: 130lbs with a 36 bustline, 31.5 chest, 38 hips Monday, July 29th 4.13 miles – 51.11 minutes – 12:23 average pace I actually felt like I was runner for the first … Continue reading Half Marathon Round 7
Week 5 Monday, July 15th Nada…I don’t know what it is about Mondays that make it so hard to do anything. Tuesday, July 16th 4.04 miles – 60.35 minutes – 14:56 average pace I might as well have been running through hell with Satan chasing me with a flamethrower. At one point, I actually pondered if I could boil my insides from the heat outside, … Continue reading Half Marathon Training Round 5 & 6
Half Marathon Training Round 4 Â Â Â Starting measurements for the week: 130lbs with a 36 bustline, 31.5 chest, 38 hips Monday, July 8th Nothing Tuesday, July 9th 2.34 miles – 29.25 mins – 12.34m pace Best pace in my training and my knees nor the Texas size blister on my heels didn’t bother. Felt invincible. Wednesday, July 10th Jillian Michaels – Body Shred – … Continue reading Half Marathon Training Round 4