inspired by a post on swizzlepop's blog, reasons why I'm awesome...
1. Because I stuck to my goals for the weekend. Yeah, I ate the cake, but I also ate only raw veggies for the rest of the reception with a smidgen of dip. I also got the 8 miles in! (which is probably why I'm blogging right now - i doubt i can get up from this chair)
2. Because I am about to start a new position at work in January. It requires going through a rigorous 6-week boot camp of 10-12 hour days, but I know I can do it and I can't wait to be out on the road training clients and being utilized to my fullest potential!
3. Because last weekend I had to go and kidnap all of my skinny size 12 jeans from a friend I had permanently 'loaned' them to (or so I thought!)
4. Because I saved $15 with my coupons today! Cha-ching!
5. Because I finally realized that I don't need Joe's family's approval to know that I'm awesome. Damn it, I just am!
Here's to a terrifically awesome week!
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
5k = 3.1. So why am I nervous?
Tomorrow is my first 5k. I am suddenly fearful that every measurement I've taken of my regular walking route is only 2 miles instead of 4.5. I am just sure that the entire 5k will be a 20% incline. Or perhaps I'm only anxious because I'll be wearing spandex in public.
I'm trying really hard to just focus on the free t-shirt and the perfection of the 5k playlist. I'm sure that after my 4-hour hiking (mis)adventure on Saturday, tomorrow's walk/run will be a piece of cake! (that means "easy", not followed by a celebratory piece of literal cake)
The playlist for my 5k works out like so:
1. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
This song has been my #2 playlist spot following KT Tunstall's "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" for at least the past 3 months. I had to drop KT for the race. The pace is just too slow and only one warm-up song should suffice. I'm not sure I could get my groove on if I dropped them both, however.
2. Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
Sure to turn a regular walk into a bounce.
3. Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
I've been digging Amy since a friend sent me Rehab a year ago. "he walks away, the sun goes down", this tune makes me feel like i'm on a mission!
4. Suspicious Minds - Dwight Yoakam
This one jumps me up to 124bpm, but Dwight makes me not even notice. Plus, Joe digs this one, so it stays.
5. Crazy on You - Heart
Nothing gets me more motivated than Ann Wilson's voice. Damn.
6. All These Things That I've Done - The Killers
I pray that I'm climbing a hill during this segment of the playlist. This song was made for that purpose, I'm sure of it!
7. Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
A fast-paced, yet mellow song to trick the mind.
8. Get Back - The Beatles
For my Joe-Joe.
9. The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
After realizing that she's only nearly every playlist I make, I think she must be my girl crush.
10. Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
This one could easily be replaced at any moment. I've just heard it too many times. But still, a good solid motivating walking song.
11. Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
I feel the need for a break after the last few songs. And another bonus, this one gives me my daily recommended intake of cowbell.
12. Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
Ahh yes, the ear-slicing classic. Hark?! Is that more cowbell I hear??!
13. Lose Control - Missy Elliott
Will probably be on every walking playlist I ever make. I never get tired of it.
14. The Way You Move - Outkast
Showin' a little ATL love.
15. Shallow - Ryan Adams
It just wouldn't be right to not include him.
16. It's My Life - Gwen Stefani
I've always loved this remake, even more than the original. Sometimes the remake is just better!
Original:
I'm trying really hard to just focus on the free t-shirt and the perfection of the 5k playlist. I'm sure that after my 4-hour hiking (mis)adventure on Saturday, tomorrow's walk/run will be a piece of cake! (that means "easy", not followed by a celebratory piece of literal cake)
The playlist for my 5k works out like so:
1. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
This song has been my #2 playlist spot following KT Tunstall's "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" for at least the past 3 months. I had to drop KT for the race. The pace is just too slow and only one warm-up song should suffice. I'm not sure I could get my groove on if I dropped them both, however.
2. Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
Sure to turn a regular walk into a bounce.
3. Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
I've been digging Amy since a friend sent me Rehab a year ago. "he walks away, the sun goes down", this tune makes me feel like i'm on a mission!
4. Suspicious Minds - Dwight Yoakam
This one jumps me up to 124bpm, but Dwight makes me not even notice. Plus, Joe digs this one, so it stays.
5. Crazy on You - Heart
Nothing gets me more motivated than Ann Wilson's voice. Damn.
6. All These Things That I've Done - The Killers
I pray that I'm climbing a hill during this segment of the playlist. This song was made for that purpose, I'm sure of it!
7. Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
A fast-paced, yet mellow song to trick the mind.
8. Get Back - The Beatles
For my Joe-Joe.
9. The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
After realizing that she's only nearly every playlist I make, I think she must be my girl crush.
10. Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
This one could easily be replaced at any moment. I've just heard it too many times. But still, a good solid motivating walking song.
11. Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
I feel the need for a break after the last few songs. And another bonus, this one gives me my daily recommended intake of cowbell.
12. Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
Ahh yes, the ear-slicing classic. Hark?! Is that more cowbell I hear??!
13. Lose Control - Missy Elliott
Will probably be on every walking playlist I ever make. I never get tired of it.
14. The Way You Move - Outkast
Showin' a little ATL love.
15. Shallow - Ryan Adams
It just wouldn't be right to not include him.
16. It's My Life - Gwen Stefani
I've always loved this remake, even more than the original. Sometimes the remake is just better!
Original:
This was me a year ago. I resemble a pumpkin!
The playlist above will run one hour and 33 seconds.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
5 Miles Playlist
The walking shoes are out. The playlist has become an art. I've logged 15 miles in the past four days and quite frankly I'm having a hard time making myself NOT walk tonight (my aching legs tell me otherwise). These cool evenings bringing the first signs of fall don't help the urge either.
The scales have barely budged, so I'm hoping this does the trick. That goal for October is now quite unrealistic, but my body is definitely changing. I'm starting to really see a difference. FEEL a difference. But why does it always have to disappear from the chest area FIRST? Sheesh!
The scales have barely budged, so I'm hoping this does the trick. That goal for October is now quite unrealistic, but my body is definitely changing. I'm starting to really see a difference. FEEL a difference. But why does it always have to disappear from the chest area FIRST? Sheesh!
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