A day late but 3 1/4 lbs off (3 1/2 stones so far)

Well the SEVEN weeks holidays are here and fitting in the running is more of a challenge. I did a 5 mile run on Monday and didn't push myself too much as my ankle and hamstring was a bit tight, but on Tuesday (yesterday) I did 40 mins fartlek on the treadmill and only 10 mins on the X trainer (had to cut it short as it was the holidays and didn't have much time). I did though go to a step circuit class in Llanishen LC for an hour later in the day when Ian got back from work. It was a nice change and a chance to work on my top half with the weights, and catch up with the instructor who I haven't seen in years.

So just a quick blog to say I've lost 3 1/2 stones now and am chuffed :-)

2 lbs off this week :-)

Also got some good runs under my belt and some new routes, one being Hendre lake as seen on the pictures. My new belt is fine now, I've adjusted it and it's snug around my waist so no "chaffing", and the water bottle is staying put. I've pinched Ian's old portable radio and am listening more to the radio now for a change.

Just got back from a 8 1/2 mile run in the rain, I wore a black top as my hair is a nightmare and is still running *tsk*.. the only thing is by mile 5 my hamstring was hurting on my right leg, I think with my bad toe I've been over using it and not running properly and it's got tired. My toe is now fine so I'm trying to use my left leg more to push off from. I'll see what it's like tomorrow and make a decision about running or have it as a "rest day".

Yesterday was a good session at the gym, 40 mins fartlek on the treadmill and 20 mins on the X trainer (number 10, on hills), then 40 minutes weights and 100 sit ups. Must get the top half evened out now as I'll be like popeye on the bottom halfand wimpy on the top lol. Will try the 10 mile run this week down to Newport and back, have to get up to 13 for the Half marathon in October!!

Another weigh in success :-)

*I thought I'd add a picture of myself "pre run" standing awkwardly in my very cluttered kitchen*

After last weeks 1.5 lb loss (which I was very pleased about) I was hoping for more this week as I'd put in a lot of running. So standing on the scales this morning I found I'd lost 5lbs!!!! I'm over the moon, I think it goes to show running is the best weight loss exercise and the most enjoyable (in my book anyways).

I popped into Moti (running shop) in Albany road yesterday to ask them about water bottles and camelpaks etc. I ended up with a running belt (I did have another one but can't find it)and a bottle which fits snuggly in the "holster" .. or so I thought. I went out today for a run and it started working it's way out of the holster and became every annoying, every position it bounced and was uncomfortable. So after all that I was back to square one holding a heavy uncomfortable fiddly water bottle. On the plus side I had some hydrating tablets to put in my water which made the difference as I'm always thirsty and I did feel better for it.

Also on a plus side I did push myself (after yesterdays 1 hour circuits class and 40 mins of fartlek training on the treadmill), and managed over 13K which is over 8 1/2 miles. I did feel it towards the end as I was pretty stiff from yesterdays sessions. It was a lovely run down to Roath park, around and back. Lots of scenery and sunshine..

So a rest day tomorrow to let my aching bones recover!

1.5 lb loss this week :-)

It's been hard to get out and run these past few weeks with Toby off, the only times I can is around midday when the temperature is at it's highest. Not by choice it's when he is taken out for a few hours by his care workers.

I have managed Mon 21st June 5 miles (8k)
Tues 22nd June 5.33 (Just over 8.5k)
Wed 23rd June 3.86 miles (6.21K)
Thurs 24th June 5.16 miles (8.3K)
Fri 25th June 5 miles (8K)
Mon 28th June 6.22miles (10k)

and today Tuesday 29th June 5,10 miles (8.2K)

I've ordered some more trainers too, SAUCONY Pro Grid Omni 7 as my others are losing their bounce. The toe is still swollen and uncomfortable but trying to rest it when I can.

Just need to get a good play list going on my MP3 and some longer routes, also a few biking sessions down Taff Trail would be good.

A late entry.. 3 lbs off for Tues 22nd June.

Plus the running is going very well, managed good times and speed and even running up the steep hills which used to crease me as they are killers around here. The only downside of losing weight is that my clothes are drowning me.. I've got a few days/nights out coming up so will have to get a couple of nice but cheap tops or they will be too big soon and it's a bit of a waste of money!

My toe is still twice the size, I wear flip flops or go bare footed when I'm not running to give it a break. I know I shouldn't run but I'll go stir crazy otherwise. Also my running shoes are losing the "bounce" so will look online and order another same pair at a fraction of the price! I did treat myself to a FETCH running top as pictured, I love it.

Next time I Blog I "hopefully" would have lost 3 stone altogether, it has surprisingly been quite easy, I think it's the running which "doesn't" give me an appetite afterwards, oh and egg and soldiers ;-)

3 1/4 lbs off and going back to the gym.

Well I've managed to lose 3 1/4 lbs without running and the gym. I think it was all the painting and glossing, and the stress of a birthday party etc. As you can see the toe is looking somewhat better but isn't totally healed.

I bit the bullet and went back to the gym yesterday, I was getting very depressed and down about not being able to run/gym it. It's still pretty sore and hurts with the trainer on but numbs up after a while. I managed 1 hour on the Cross trainer number 11 on a cross train, I did book in for a Spin class right after with my friend but thought against it last second.

Not sure what's happening next week as Toby has 2 weeks holiday from school which messes up my gym routine (pesky kids ;-)). I just can't wait until I can run again and then I can at least run in the night when OH gets back from work.

So this week will be a week of solid X training me thinks x

6 lbs off this week..

I don't know how but I'm over the moon. Last Saturday I managed a 10K, I was so pleased that the old me is coming back. To be honest I didn't do much last week just 3 times I went running/training as it was half term, I was very busy though.

Disaster struck Sunday afternoon, I was mopping the floor and I clipped the side of the door hard, my little toe made a clicking noise and I knew I'd broken it, AGAIN! This will be the third time I've done this.. I did try to put my trainer on on Monday to try to gym it on the Crosstrainer. I couldn't even put a sock on properly for the pain, and the trainer was very painful. So no more running/Gym/Zumba for at least a week and then I'll see what it's like.

I'm going stir crazy already! So I'm throwing myself into painting my Daughter's room to keep active. I miss running and am actually starting to feel depressed and cranky :-(..