Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Yes.
Ran two miles at a slow conversational pace
Wednesday last week.
Woke up Thursday unable to weight bear
on my left heel.
If you squeezed my left heel,
I think I would have hit you, hit you hard!
After wearing a night splint, stretching, heel pad,
and anti-inflammatory med,
I feel much better.
This has set me back for week.
I am still doing 10 minute intervals,
just not running.
Will wait til I am pain free.
Meanwhile---
I am stretching, stretching, stretching,
and oh,
let us not forget taping.

As for weigh in...
no weight lose this week.
Standing at 162 pounds.

The Weight Post

It is time to talk weight, my weight.
I currently weigh 162 pounds.
Besides when I was pregnant, this is the most I
have ever weighed.
None of my jeans fit without major suck in
and a little discomfort.
I want to lose weight...
35 pounds of weight.
I am not asking to be down to my pre-pregnancy
weight of 111 pounds.
I know those days are over.
One look at my twin having tummy
reminds me of that!
But, I think 135 is a good weight to goal for.
I know, I know there are those who say
don't look at the pounds, but how your
jeans fit.
They are right.
But, for me I think I will feel good about 135 pounds
and my jeans fitting!
So, how do I plan on losing this weight?
Diet plans are not my style,
tried them and failed them.

First step for my is to get a workout and running
routine to be a habit, a routine habit.
This will be my toughest part,
but I know once this is accomplished,
I will feel better both physically and mentally, yah!

At the same time, I want cut back on my diet soda.
Tried the stop cold turkey thing
and failed.

Moderation is my new word.

So, I will still drink my diet soda, but cut back on it.
Maybe try a 20 oz bottle/day, right?

I want to increase my water consumption,
keep fruits handy for snacks.
When I feel hungry- try drinking some water first.
Then if still hungry- grab a fruit or yogurt.

Moderation, moderation, moderation.

I am going to weigh myself once a week
and post my weight.
How is that for motivation?
I think Saturday will be my weigh in date,
but might change that to Friday.
Never know what I might eat on a Friday night,smiles.

Hoping to kiss 35 pounds goodbye!

Saturday Run

Ran 2 miles this am.
Having a real hard time getting motivated about my running.
2 miles was a struggle, 2 miles!
I know I have to start somewhere,
but did not realize how far I had fallen
since my back injury a year ago.
The first mile has always been a struggle for me.
It takes me a mile to get my legs
under me, but usually after that first mile I am good.
Today, same thing---
got my legs after the first mile,
but my mental was just not there.
Running is half physical and half mental I am always reading.
They are right.

I will do a 10 minute interval this afternoon
and Sunday I will do a 10 minute interval
on the treadmill.
I plan to keep plugging along, forcing myself
to workout and run.
Hopefully, as my physical improves,
my mental will too.

Interval Training

Interval Training?
Heard of it, but never thought it was for me.
Decided this week to give it a try.
Need to boast my "getting back into shape" training.
Needed something that was not as time consuming
as running.
With 3 kids, I can not go to a hour class.
Plus, already struggling getting my two days of running in,
not able to add more running right now.
Also, I want some results fast.
A friend suggested interval training.
So..., here I am in my first week.
This is my plan so far:
4 days interval training/2 days running.
To start each interval session will be 10 minutes.
10 minutes doesn't seem long does it?
Let me tell you it is!
The key with interval training is the intensity
of your interval.
I am starting out 30 seconds of intense cardio
followed by 30 seconds of a weight movement
which includes both lower body and the upper body.
30 seconds is a long time
when the intensity is truly there!
I am hoping to increase to one minute intervals
in a few weeks.

Two days of running til my strength increases
then will increase to 3 days/week if time permits.

Well, there you have my plan for getting back into shape.
I also need to work on my healthy eating habits too.
But, that is another long post.

Happy training.

Starting Over Again

2011

Goal:
to complete a 5K
to complete a 15K
to complete a half marathon

times are unimportant as of right now-
finishing is.

Today treadmill- 20 minutes
10 minutes full incline with 2lb weights
10 minutes slow pace

Felt good.
So out of shape.
Made my goal for the day.

Tomorrow:
20 minute slow pace