Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Trainer Notes
We're nearing the end of the FT Transformation and we're making a strong push towards the finish! It's hard to believe it's almost over already, but the progress Alicia has made has been great! We are very proud of Alicia for her fantastic 5k a couple weeks ago. She ran an excellent time for her first race! (I am still trying to convince her that running is fun, but unfortunately I haven't gotten her to agree with me yet). In addition to the race, Alicia has shown some other remarkable fitness improvements. This week she was able to do a plank for a minute and a half with no problem. She also did a wall sit for 3 minutes!....while holding a 25 pound weight! Obviously all her hard work has made a difference....not only on the scale but with her strength, endurance, and general health as well.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Free Stuff
Hello Everyone.
I apologize for the delay in providing an update. There will be a video coming regarding the successful completion of the first 5K I ran. I've received so many inquiries so I will tell you that I completed it in 35 min 52 sec (YAY!!!) and I walked less than 30 seconds the entire race. I needed to get my breathing under control, so I power walked for 2 stints of about 10 seconds and tried to do a third but was encouraged to push through because I was close to the finish line. I was (and still am) very proud of myself. I was really nervous and doubted that I would be able to run the entire race because prior to that, I had only run a max of 2 miles and only once outside for that distance. I had everything on my side though....the weather was absolutely perfect, I was well rested, and I had two great supporters running with me the entire time. So of course, people are asking me what's next????, a 10K, a half marathon, a triathalon??......uhhhhh, NO! I have no desire to do any of those.
Ok, I may do some more 5Ks and who knows what I will be inspired to do after that. People are also asking me if I enjoy running now......uhhhhh, NO AGAIN! hehehe, but I enjoy the benefits of it, so I will continue running in my quest to achieve my weight loss. I've also been asked if it's easier to complete my workouts. NOPE, you know why? Because as I complete one set of exercises with ease, my trainers increase the intensity, the weights, the reps, etc. So it doesn't get easier but I'm able to endure longer because I'm in better shape and my heart is in better shape. I've noticed that I can jump right into another exercise after I've completed one.......whereas when the competition started, I needed some time to recoup before beginning something else. Things like that really excite me and keep me motivated.
Oh, something else I've observed about myself. It's difficult for me to pass up free stuff. Ex. At the beginning of the UNCF walk/run, a radio station was handing out a bar of some sort. I didn't even know what it was but I HAD to stop and get one. I had no where to put it but after all, it was free. Of course, all those running with me yelled at me to put it back. So Mary said "Just because it's free...doesn't mean you need it!" I asked her to please type that statement & print it out for me. She typed it on nice sturdy paper, printed it and put it up in my cube at work. I so needed that. I'm serious. Another ex. On the plane ride to & from New Orleans, I accepted a beverage (although I wasn't thirsty) and a cookie treat of some sort (although it was not tasty) but I didn't say no when asked. At the hotel, I accepted water and an apple "for later" although my bag was already super heavy and I didn't need to add another pound of anything to it. I don't really understand why I do it but it's something I'm working on.
My quote for this week: "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face...you must do the thing you think you cannot do - Eleanor Roosevelt
Marina's thoughts: Congratulations on successfully completing your 5K, Alicia! Now you know what you are already capable of and now the sky is the limit!
As always, I appreciate everyone's continued support.
Until next time.........
Alicia
I apologize for the delay in providing an update. There will be a video coming regarding the successful completion of the first 5K I ran. I've received so many inquiries so I will tell you that I completed it in 35 min 52 sec (YAY!!!) and I walked less than 30 seconds the entire race. I needed to get my breathing under control, so I power walked for 2 stints of about 10 seconds and tried to do a third but was encouraged to push through because I was close to the finish line. I was (and still am) very proud of myself. I was really nervous and doubted that I would be able to run the entire race because prior to that, I had only run a max of 2 miles and only once outside for that distance. I had everything on my side though....the weather was absolutely perfect, I was well rested, and I had two great supporters running with me the entire time. So of course, people are asking me what's next????, a 10K, a half marathon, a triathalon??......uhhhhh, NO! I have no desire to do any of those.
Ok, I may do some more 5Ks and who knows what I will be inspired to do after that. People are also asking me if I enjoy running now......uhhhhh, NO AGAIN! hehehe, but I enjoy the benefits of it, so I will continue running in my quest to achieve my weight loss. I've also been asked if it's easier to complete my workouts. NOPE, you know why? Because as I complete one set of exercises with ease, my trainers increase the intensity, the weights, the reps, etc. So it doesn't get easier but I'm able to endure longer because I'm in better shape and my heart is in better shape. I've noticed that I can jump right into another exercise after I've completed one.......whereas when the competition started, I needed some time to recoup before beginning something else. Things like that really excite me and keep me motivated.
Oh, something else I've observed about myself. It's difficult for me to pass up free stuff. Ex. At the beginning of the UNCF walk/run, a radio station was handing out a bar of some sort. I didn't even know what it was but I HAD to stop and get one. I had no where to put it but after all, it was free. Of course, all those running with me yelled at me to put it back. So Mary said "Just because it's free...doesn't mean you need it!" I asked her to please type that statement & print it out for me. She typed it on nice sturdy paper, printed it and put it up in my cube at work. I so needed that. I'm serious. Another ex. On the plane ride to & from New Orleans, I accepted a beverage (although I wasn't thirsty) and a cookie treat of some sort (although it was not tasty) but I didn't say no when asked. At the hotel, I accepted water and an apple "for later" although my bag was already super heavy and I didn't need to add another pound of anything to it. I don't really understand why I do it but it's something I'm working on.
My quote for this week: "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face...you must do the thing you think you cannot do - Eleanor Roosevelt
Marina's thoughts: Congratulations on successfully completing your 5K, Alicia! Now you know what you are already capable of and now the sky is the limit!
As always, I appreciate everyone's continued support.
Until next time.........
Alicia
Friday, July 17, 2009
Excited
Hello everyone.
My quote for this week is "Victory belongs to the most persevering" - Napoleon Bonaparte
The quote contained a photo of a very fit runner. (hehe) Yeah, that's me! So tomorrow's the big day and I actually woke up this morning very excited. A stark contrast from my nervousness for the past few weeks. It's funny because I'm sure "real" runners are thinking, "what's the big deal? It's only a 5K." But for those that do not run (uhhhhh, ME), it IS a big deal. I am so proud of my fellow contestants that have set a goal to complete an event they've never done before and completed it. They have all given me a huge boost of confidence. I will provide results next week. Unless of course, I pass out and you read about it in the paper. J/K
Until next time.......
Alicia
My quote for this week is "Victory belongs to the most persevering" - Napoleon Bonaparte
The quote contained a photo of a very fit runner. (hehe) Yeah, that's me! So tomorrow's the big day and I actually woke up this morning very excited. A stark contrast from my nervousness for the past few weeks. It's funny because I'm sure "real" runners are thinking, "what's the big deal? It's only a 5K." But for those that do not run (uhhhhh, ME), it IS a big deal. I am so proud of my fellow contestants that have set a goal to complete an event they've never done before and completed it. They have all given me a huge boost of confidence. I will provide results next week. Unless of course, I pass out and you read about it in the paper. J/K
Until next time.......
Alicia
Monday, July 13, 2009
Running Outside
| Hello Everyone. Today at work, I was threatened (for lack of a better word) to get it together and run outside in preparation for the 5K I'm running on Saturday. So I ran 2 miles outside today (Monday). I've been preparing by running on the treadmill for quite some time now but never outside. I did not run 2 miles straight but I ran 4 sets of a half mile with a rest in between. My intention was to have started practicing running outside several weeks ago. I ran the first half mile in less than 5 minutes. One word: Mistake! I've never run that fast before and I felt it. I had to take a break of several minutes before I started running again. I was told it's very different running outside and I have to agree. The scenery is definitely better and kept me pre-occupied so I didn't notice the distance. But I have to learn to pace myself and I did so for the next three sets. I felt much better and only rested for about 1 minute. Oh, by the way, the person who threatened me was Andy, who just became certified as a trainer. Imagine that! He told me I have to listen to everything he tells me now. There must be something in the Become A Trainer Manual that stresses being firm with your clients. LOL Congrats Andy!! I'm very happy for you. You motivated me enough to get out and run today.....especially since I did not have a session today at FT. Now, leave me alone. J/K Until next time............ Alicia  |
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