I ran somewhat regularly from July-Nov of last year. I didn’t run much in December. I think I got to run twice maybe three times and that’s it. And by running I mean run for about 20-30 minutes with a few 30 second walk breaks in there somewhere (sometimes a few minutes of walking). I wasn’t consistently running without stopping all the time.
My main health goal for 2012 is to go back to the gym and lift 2-3 times a week and run the other 4-3 days for a total of 6 workout days every week. January is always a crazy month for me and I know I’m not in the right mindset to go back to the gym and stick with it. This time of year also has all the “new year resolution” people at the gym and it’s always hard to find a machine.
Rather than set myself up to fail right off AND to coincide with my 2012 “Good Enough” plan, I have decided to run ONE MILE every day during the month of January.
Just ONE MILE every day. That’s it.
I can do that. It’s only 15 minutes. It’s only 1 mile.
When Feb comes, I’ll make the decision whether to increase my mileage (probably to 1.5 miles every day) or not. Slowly but surely I’ll get to my year goal of being able to run 3.1 miles without stopping.
My old running shoes have taken a beating. I had been good and using them only to run. But then in December I started wearing them every day and they are worn out. So for my birthday Rick’s parents bought me a new pair of running shoes.
I have high arches and underpronate. I had been running in the Asics Gel Nimbus 12 but those aren’t carried anymore as the new version 13 is out. The Nimbus 13’s just don’t have enough area in the toe for me. I decided to try the Brooks Glycerin 9 this time. I’m not sure what I think yet. My calves have been sore the past two days but I think that’s because I haven’t run in so long (or done any form of exercise). My body has a tendency to hurt a lot the first week or so after I start exercising again. lol!
Here’s a look at my bad boys.
As part of my RUN ONE MILE A DAY plan, I am using the Photos 365 iPhone app to track each day. I had seen another blogger (can’t remember who) post a digital calendar showing her shoes for every day she ran. I thought that was a great idea and would be easy enough to do with my iPhone as I head out.
The Good, The Bad and the Have You Lost Your Mind?
I bought a full length mirror a few months ago with the idea of forcing myself to look at my entire body length more (not just look at my face in the bathroom mirror). I am definitely not one for looking at myself in the mirror – I tend to avoid them – but I thought this was a good way for me to keep myself on the weight loss path.
Earlier this week I had texted a friend this photo (Oh.. now don’t laugh. I’m sure you have texted weird s##t like this too.) It’s amazing what you kid yourself into believing. As I was sending this I thought “My thighs don’t really look THAT bad.”
Now jump ahead to today. As part of my running journey I wanted to take a “before” shot. So much for not looking THAT bad…
I can’t believe I’m even going to post this damn photo but I want to share more of my personal journeys on this blog. Hopefully this will help me be more accountable to myself. I mean… if this damn photo is out here then I sure as hell am going to work to have an “after” photo to eventually go with it. Right? Right? Yeah.. right!
I’ve always carried more weight in my upper legs and stomach. I guess I’m a pear shape.
HATE IT!
I also have a big “Kim Kardashian” bubble butt. Always have. I don’t think I’m going to get rid of much of that. But if I can slim my legs down in general I’ll be much happier.
So hopefully by the end of January I’ll see some improvement… with my long term goal of seeing a nice improvement come this summer.
Just ONE MILE every day. That’s it.
Hope to see you on the road!