Category Archives: My Progress

My Week

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First thing to say was it was a big weight loss this week.  I had been more focused (other than eldest’s birthday), and it obviously paid off.  A few more weeks like that (the focus not necessarily the big weight loss, although that would be nice) and I’d feel I’d be back right on track.

Again this week I ran more than was on my plan.  Last Sunday I woke up feeling off colour, so I decided not to run.  Instead I ran on Monday with a friend, Tuesday did my interval sessions, and ended up running twice on Wednesday, once with my friend and once with my daughter.  So I decided to go on the turbo on Thursday for a change and had a rest day Friday. It was parkrun Saturday and finally I did a longer slow run on Sunday-something that I had missed doing. So again it was a packed week, but I must make sure I am not going too far into the short, faster stuff and losing all the endurance that I had built up marathon training.

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

 

 

 

My Week

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First thing to say was I put on weight.  Second week in a row.  Both fully deserved, as I have been sticking to the plan maybe 75%.  Meals have been good, but little extras have crept in.  I need to fully focus as that’s what brings results.  My leader gave me a good tip of writing down why I want to lose weight, but also why I don’t.  I do feel my focus reforming, especially as I have so many running aims to complete this year, and weight loss will only help.  So it’s time to focus, focus, focus.

As for the running, well I over ran this week.  A series of events (friends asking me to run with them) meant I ran Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Unsurprisingly my run on Thursday, although absolutely beautiful as I ran alongside the canal path, was very tough.  For someone that is used to running 3-4 times a week, it was overkill.  Maybe at some stage I will be running that much, but so far (touching wood) I have been luck with illness and injury.  I don’t want to push my luck.

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

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It was back on the running plan this week, after a gentle week post London.  With a 10k at the end of May I have taken a 10k plan and shoehorned it into the dwindling number of weeks!  My aim is to run 3-4 times a week, including parkrun whenever possible.

So this week started with an interval session, which had me puffing!  They are tough, but I do feel the benefits-I think.  then a 3 miler and on Saturday a parkrun PB! Whoopie!  And a 4 miler to finish off.  It feels odd to do shorter distances after so long building up the miles, but I do have to remind myself I am only 2 weeks post marathon and they say the body needs a day a mile (i.e. 26 days) to recover.  Down size: I put on weight this week.  I do want to lose weight as I know I am not at target yet, and I want to get quicker!  So I do need to sort myself out and start losing regularly again.

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

My Progress

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My Week in numbers

Stayed the same

4 runs

2 exercise classes

1 zumba class

1 aqua aerobics class

My week in words:

Not too disappointed as I have had some great weight losses recently. Probably been over doing the food at the weekend, but it’s tricky post long run, and I am conscious not to eat everything in sight but equally, often I am hungry.  But will take this week, as long as I start losing again quickly!

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

My Progress

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My week in numbers:

1 1/2lb off

4 runs

2 exercise classes

1 zumba class

1 metafit class

 

My week in words:

Another good week with lots of exercise and I stayed pretty much on the plan (apart from daughter’s birthday and half marathon day) so was pleased with the loss.  Really hoping to shed about a stone before the marathon and hopefully I’ll keep this up.

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

My Progress

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My week in numbers:

3 ½ lbs off

4 runs

3 exercise classes

1 zumba class

1 aqua aerobic class

1 metafit class

 

My week in words:

A great week and it meant I hit a stone mark!  Yesss!  Very pleased back on the exercise wagon and feeling good about the healthy eating plan.  All good!

All the best,

Woody running spoon

My week

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My week in numbers:

1 1/2 lbs off

4 runs (including 1 parkrun)

0 exercise classes

My week in words:

I was totally shocked that I lost weight this week.  I fell off the wagon big time this week as it was half-term, and I also had a cold.  But maybe the previous two weeks where I had been much better helped.  Who knows?  Maybe it’ll catch up with me…

For the first time in a long while I didn’t go the gym.  And I missed it big time!  But at least the running is on track, and the marathon training is still going well.

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

My Progress

 

My week in numbers;

Didn’t weigh in

4 runs (including 1 parkrun)

1 zumba class

1 metafit class

My week in words:

There wasn’t an ulterior motive for not weighing in.  In fact I didn’t decide not to until quite late in the week.  The reasons were due to a cancelled parkrun and picking up a friend.  But I am fairly happy with what I ate all week, and again I couldn’t attend all the classes I wanted to due to work commitments.   running is going well-but half term looms…

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

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My week in numbers;

2lbs on

3 runs

1 zumba class

My week in words:

I am not surprised by putting the weight on, as I ate out the evening before I weighed in.  But I am disappointed in myself as on Thursday I had my first blow out.  Not a massive one, but I did feel disappointed in myself.

Added to that was the lack of exercise.  I have been thinking about reducing down my classes as the marathon training increases, but this lack of classes was due to real life getting in the way .  Only positive of this week is that marathon training is still on track.

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon

My Week

My Progress,

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My week in numbers:

1lb off

4 runs (including 1 parkrun)

1 body pump class

1 aqua aerobic class

1 zumba class

1 metafit class

My Week in words:

A pound is a pound, and you always want more, but I am satisfied.  I am still running and exercising consistently and to be honest Christmas is a distant memory and I am back in my old routine fully.  I have had several compliments recently which is always lovely and helps me to keep the motivation when I think I have so much more to go.  I just think ‘what will people say when they see me and I have lost double this!’

All the best,

Woodyrunning spoon