First 5km of 2014

All suited up hubby and I walked over the freeway to the start of the race in our suburb. I was struggling to keep up but in the end was super impressed with a 29min finish. Boojah!

Technology

I suppose for those who have gotten it right it's easy. But I just cannot seem to find an app that is easy to use. Was all geared up to enter every minute of sweat inducing activities.  I tried it. Tried more than one app. But it became a workout on its own. Would have been amazing to see every calorie burned the hours etc. Just not worth it.
I just want to train whenever and as hard as I can and know by the amount of sweat dripping everywhere that I did good.
This doesn't mean I don't use technology at all. Today I used a very cute little mp3 player and it was super. Except for the ear pieces. But I will get around that one. The phone was way to restrictive. This little device clips onto my shirt and is feather light. Bonus. Music in my ears for full workout. And thanks to free downloads I got some pumping tunes. Nothing like music to get you going.

2014 You Beauty

So this summer holiday has been rather good. Slept a lot at beginning and felt rather broken but thank goodness it helped. Started seeing a Chiro which helped loosen up my back and I was able to tackle yard work. So proud of what I accomplished there. Food is still my biggest enemy and I wolfed down tons of yummy naughty foods. So I have expanded. But I still feel strong. Empowered actually as I know exactly what is necessary.
Today hubby and I signed up to Virgin. Not ideal. But there were many factors to change things up. It was a long frustrating process which put me off. But we done it and I will do this.
Also have already lined up some fun runs. Want more medals darnit! LOL.
My neck is being stubborn so xrays next week. Typical.
Come on. Let's do this. More ME time. Less GRRR. More ROAR.

Epic BurnOut!

It's official! My body has finally said stuff you and the broomstick you rode in on.
After months of serious stress and tension and non stop crazy shit the day we leave on "holiday" I wake up with a swollen lip from a fever blister. Which stresses me out even more as I had a big radio interview too. Slept a lot first two days. Went horseriding, had a marvellous ride and then my husband gets thrown off. Oi vey! End of holiday. Feel worse anyway so better to rest at home.
My birthday on Monday sucked big time. Broken body. Broken husband. No spoils.
Go to doc barely functioning, not even sure how I managed to get there as I didn't feel like I was within myself. Examines me and says oh boy! Two injections and a bag full of meds later I'm home bound for bed and no gym for a while. Eish. There goes the summer challenge. Although I'm eating horridly I'm still losing weight, so I suppose that's not a good sign either.
I was way too active today but I do feel a bit better.
Here's hoping I can start thinking of only me from now til new year.

Big Walk

Pouring with rain. Practically flooding. And where am I ... at a fun walk. Not something anyone would expect from ME.

I walked a bit but the crowd was getting to me. So the first chance I got I set foot. My poor Nike's wished they were waterproof. There were deep puddles everywhere.
Got some nasty comments along the way coz I was running. And got hugely slated for my outfit.  Pffft at least I was dry.
Got my medal. Booojah. Added to my collection.

Fun FUN RUN

Got last minute word on a fun run 18 October and entered day before. The new running buddies were so awesome. Lovely people. Took a bit of strain as there were quite a few up and down hills. But still managed to keep my normal time of 30mins for 5km.
Had some nasty people to avoid which put a damper on the run but just long enough to push ahead. LOL!

Oh boy

So over the weekend I got the bee in my bonnet to gut a depressing room and turn it into a home gym. I thought the project was going to be too big as I'm insanely busy. But I took two afternoons and it was done. Repainted and all.
We have so much equipment but it was shoved in garage. I'm so happy we finally have what I've dreamed of. Now just for some inspirational posters and then to use it. Haha.
All in good time to as fate would have it. This mornings training was met by - We all doing summer challenge so are you!
Uhm ok do I have to.
Yes you wanna lose weight dont you?
Talk about blackmail. Measurements and all taken. Goal set. Then I messaged later to say there's no way I can manage that high goal. LOL!
THEN I had a major flat afternoon coupled with numbing headache.
Chip n Dip Lemon Twist Donuts for dinner. Major fail. I suppose I'm trying to fail before I even begin as I really don't want another challenge on my plate. I just want my holiday to come. NOW!