<p>Dad II</p>
<p>Doable but I’d put it a year or two out and focus on a 5k, 10k before tackling a 1/2. Trying to do much too soon is setting yourself up for injury that will keep you out of the ball game. I’d recommend starting out with the couch yo 5k program that many of us started out with.</p>
<p>I too have crept up, although I only weigh myself once a week and tomorrow is my day. So I’ll see tomorrow if I need to do something – well, not drastic, but something.</p>
<p>My weight is tiny, though, as I am only a whopping 5’ tall and, lately 104.5 when I should be 103. So when I gain 1% or 2% of my weight, we’re really only talking a pound or two.</p>
<p>I’m not complaining, but one must stay on top of these things or they get out of control!</p>
<p>Well, I was hoping for a walk/jog this afternoon, but the skies opened and it’s been pouring rain. So, off to the muggy basement, with the biggest fan blowing directly on me, for Burpee Fusion. 108 swings (45 pounds). 54 burpees. That was pretty rough. I think the only reason I kept going was that my random play on the iPod gave me the fantastic live Sympathy for the Devil from the Stones’ 1969 live album, Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out. I guess you could say, the devil made me do it…</p>
<p>Now, it’s a shower and then, LOBSTER TIME! I’ve already steamed it halfway and it’s cooling in the fridge. Pick it out of the shell, sautee it in butter, and away we go!</p>
<p>Still $3.99 a pound for live lobster at the local grocery store. I think my two little ones add up to about 2 1/4 pounds. With the broccoli, I guess it’s gonna be about a $10 dinner. And, that’s why I don’t eat fast food.</p>
<p>Thanks. I was a lot younger (early 30s) and faster when I did that stuff.</p>
<p>I am up a couple of pounds, too, mainly as a result of the trip to PA last weekend and the non-stop eating. Now I am in Colorado, with more eating, but we stay pretty active. We stopped for lunch in Leadville and it is over 10,000 feet. I was a little dizzy just walking down the street! Important to stay hydrated. Now in Crested Butte which is 8800 feet. Running is stupid. Got up this morning early before our flight for 3 miles. The streak continues.</p>
<p>The lobster sounds great, iDad.</p>
<p>I hope BCE is OK! He may be starting his training for Rio.</p>
<p>DadII- try a 5K then 10K. Lots of people do a “bucket list half marathon”, but as ohiopublic said, it is a good way to get injured.</p>
Variety in exercise is a good thing, as it is in lots of things. Just Plain Running does bring injuries.
And DadII, congratulations on winning the contest!
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<p>I hope so, too. I wasn’t worried last night. I figured he probably had all kinds of stuff going on with the corporate team. But, I figured we’d have a report by now.</p>
<p>I think I saw a toe waggle, so I feel a little more comfortable that BC will return when he catches his breath.</p>
<p>A colleague and I have decided to sign up for a training program to run a 5K in Nov. And the general manager of a gym I visited called and agreed to offer me a Nov to May every year schedule. </p>
<p>I am really enjoying the newly found energy and would love to complete a 1/2 in my life. That being said, I will take it graduately. </p>
<p>In my college days, I did play soccer and ran 10Ks. I just need to get back in shape again.</p>
<p>I’m the one who should be asking you the questions then, Dad II. I’ve got my first 5K coming up in a couple of weeks if all goes as planned. Any tips for me? :)</p>
<p>There is one thing that has me scratching my head though – why were you running in safety shoes???</p>
<p>I started logging my weight after having crept up three or four pounds over the course of the last year. I lost four pounds in three weeks without even trying! It’s really amazing how effective it is! I seem to be pretty steady with a 30% carb. It probably helps that we are drowning in vegetables from the CSA we joined.</p>
<p>I can’t really run anymore…too tough on my ailing knees. But I do walk with a friend. DadII, even for walking, I have a really good pair of well fitted shoes. I don’t want blisters and I don’t want shin splints. Shoes are your foundation…don’t scrimp on them.</p>
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<p>Post of the Day!!! BUT- TJMaxx had extended hours! Another possibility.</p>
<p>Still hoping to hear from BCEagle.</p>
<p>40 minute cardio dance class</p>
<p>Today’s nutrition:</p>
<p>Cals 1554
Fat 96 g
Carbs 56 g
Fiber 35 g
Protein 115 g
Sugars 11 g</p>
<p>56% fat
30% protein
14% carbs
(thanks, idad)</p>
DT, we have just decided to sogn up. Our first session is next week and the actually running of the 5K is in Nov. You are much more advanced than us if you are ready to run in a couple of weeks. So, I really don’t have any tip for you.
Here is a link to the type of shoes we were issued.
[Men’s</a> Caterpillar Steel Toe Work Shoe CAT-P89660: STEEL TOE SHOES](<a href=“http://www.steel-toe-shoes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CAT-P89660&Category_Code=Mens-Athletic]Men’s”>http://www.steel-toe-shoes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CAT-P89660&Category_Code=Mens-Athletic)
They are actually very comfortable to walk in.
Have you followed many of my other discussions on this forum? I don’t really want to turn this nice thread into an arguement some of the CCers would love to start with me. Let’s just say that putting two kids throuht colleges takes the priority and most of our resources.
Just to see how far am I ready for a 5K run. I went running on the street tonight. The down hill parts are o.k. but even a slight uphill took alot more effort than I anticipated.
25 minutes none stop running and then went back on track for another fast pace lap.
I am pretty sure I could finish a 5K within 30 minutes now. As long as the route is relatively flat.
<p>Dad II, my hubby says those look like pretty comfy steel toes, as steel toes go. We’re glad you got running shoes, though! :)</p>
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<p>That’s more like it! With the way you exercise, that’s gotta be better than those sub-1200 calorie numbers!</p>
<p>If I can hold my midnight snack to 1 ounce of pepperoni (and can continue to lay off the nuts and apples), I’ll be in a definite deficit for the day:</p>
<p>1519 calories</p>
<p>99 g fat
86 g protein
73 g carbs</p>
<p>19 g fiber
15 g sugar</p>
<p>58% fat
22% protein
19% carbs</p>
<p>Those shoes are not what I expected, DadII, but you will still be better in the Asics.</p>
<p>I agree with MOWC: I was expecting the Timberland work boots, like these: [Timberland</a> Classic 6" Premium Boot Wheat Nubuck Leather - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways](<a href=“Timberland classic 6 premium boot wheat nubuck leather timberland + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com”>Timberland classic 6 premium boot wheat nubuck leather + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com)</p>
<p>Where’s BC? I hope everything is ok.</p>
<p>I had my 2nd ART session yesterday. It looks like I am going to be a little more difficult to fix. He had thought that one treatment would do the trick, but when I tried to run a little this week, I’m not feeling pain, but do feel some tightness. I don’t want new pain so I stop when I feel that. </p>
<p>We decided to try a more aggressive ART (apparently he was taking it easy on me last week :eek:) This session was actually less painful than last week, but there were a couple of real “ouch” moments. This week I’m to walk on the treadmill at 5% incline until I can do it for 20 minutes with no issues. All this assumes that I’m not just being overly sensitive to the calf, which I probably am to some extent. I do not want to re-injure this thing.</p>