Marathon Week: We did it!!!

Jun 132011

We ran, we walked, we biked, we swam…

We sweated, we chafed, we cursed, we soldiered on…

Marathon Week has come to an end.

The premise was simple…26.2 miles over the course of the week. Some did more, and some did less…but nearly everyone who participated pushed themselves harder than they have in a long time. And that was really what it was all about.

For me, I completed Marathon Week with 30.19 miles in. I biked 5.7 of those miles, walked 24.40 miles, and ran about .9 miles. There wasn’t nearly as much running as I would have liked, but I will not discount any of what I did this week, because I rocked it! :)

And I want to know how you did!

I’d love to compose a post listing everyone who participated, and what their total mileage was. You can comment here, tweet me, Facebook me, email me, etc…etc…

I also want to thank everyone who participated. You made this challenge a success, and you all motivated me to carry on!

And CONGRATULATIONS! We did it!

WooT!

We're gymmin'!

Sep 222010

Throughout this entire journey, I’ve had access to three different places where I could work out.  They weren’t so much gyms though, as they were small fitness centers, which a few weight machines, a few cardio machines, etc…etc…etc…

It’s been great, and I’ve utilized them quite a bit, but for a while I’ve wanted a bit more.

So I joined a gym! :D

I recently signed up for a membership at Brick Bodies, which is a Baltimore area chain, and I have to say so far it’s been pretty awesome.

  • Each cardio machine has it’s own TV
  • It has an indoor pool, and kids are only allowed at certain times. WooT!
  • It has free weights
  • It has a boxing room
  • It has free group classes, including all the Body____ classes and Spinning.
  • It has my precious ARC Trainers :)
  • Etc…etc…etc…

The only downside is that it’s not open 24 hours, but honestly, it’s been a lllooonnnggg time since I’ve wanted to work out before between 11pm and 5am, so I don’t think this will be a major hindrance.  It also costs a bit more than I’ve had to pay in a while, even with a corporate discount through work, but I’ve spent more money on fast food and pizza these past few months, so I think this is a valid substitute.

Here is a nifty little layout for you, if at all interested:

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While you don’t need to have access to a fancy gym in order to have a really good workout program, I think it helps, and I’ve noticed that seeing other people working their asses off has helped with my motivation (which is surprising, because before I’d always be embarrassed to work out in front of others).  Hopefully this well help with my goals for the long haul…especially since I have a yearlong contract :P

Where do you workout?

Have a great day, everyone!

 

Rough waters ahead...

Aug 272010

This weekend, I will be over my parents to help celebrate my Stepdad’s and my Sister’s Birthday.

To celebrate that, as well as the end of summer in general, there is going to be a huge party.  There will be a lot of people, alot of liquor (see the poolside bar in the background?)…

…and lots…and lots…of food!

Here is an idea of what typical foodfare my parents parties:

  • Burgers
  • Hotdogs
  • Hot Potato Salad
  • Crab Dip
  • Seafood Salad
  • Homemade Mac and Cheese
  • Fried Chicken
  • Taco Salad
  • Chips and Pretzels
  • Cookies
  • Cake (It’s a birthday, duh?)
  • Whatever else other people decide to bring…

Not exactly a dieter’s paradise, especially a dieter whose MO is to eat anything and everything in sight. Bah!

I think I’ll be okay though, I can’t exactly skip the party (and I wouldn’t want to anyway), but I just have to keep control.  Hopefully since I’ve thrown it all out there on the blog, and since you’ll be expecting to know how it went, that will help with the willpower. :D

So Happy Birthday John and Katie.  I’m going to celebrate by not getting any fatter. :D

What are your weekend plans?  Any major temptations coming your way?

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