Chickie.Monkey Wants 5K in Her Pocket

[chickie.monkey]

 

Hello! I usually train with the Rangers, but right now my main goal (and really only goal) is to get my 5K on. I figure there is no better place to be for this, than with you lot.  

 

A little bit about me:

I’ve been around NF off and on for about 3 years. I did pretty good my first year and then life happened, I lost my motivation and cares, and I drifted off, blah, blah, blah. I tried a few times to do challenges, but I never completed them. Finally, I came back for the last challenge and made it all the way through (yay!). I’m still feeling motivated, so I’m doing another one!

 

Goal #1 - Finish the Color Run on My Own 2 Feet

 

 

I signed up for my first 5K since I lost my way and it’s scheduled for May 14 (YIKES!!). My main goal here is to finish on my own. I don’t care how long it takes, I just want to do the whole thing and not be brought over the finish line in a first aid cart because I just couldn’t make it.

 

Last challenge I used Jeff Galloway’s Conditioning Plan. I will continue this until race day.

 

• Walk 5 times a week

Goal #2 - Continue 5K Training

 

 

After the Color Run I will start the 5K Training Schedule. At this point, I’m just walking, but the goal is to eventually be able to run.

The schedule plans for 6 days a week, but I’m being realistic. If I can do 6, great, but I think I’d be better able to complete 5.

 

• Walk 5 days a week

Goal #3 - Eat Better

 

 

This is so hard for me. I’m usually okay at work as I prep lunches or run to the store to grab a rotisserie chicken if I don’t have anything. Nights and weekends seem to be the worst. Generally when I’m watching TV and mindlessly eating, even after a healthy dinner. Dammit, I love food.

 

• Healthy lunches during the week
• Stop with the unnecessary snacking. Maybe start chewing gum?
• Eat real meals on the weekend instead of junk food throughout the day

Goal #4 - Quit smoking

 

 

I don’t smoke all that much, but I need to/would like to just stop. It’s dumb, it smells bad, it’s not going to put 5K in my pocket, and my wife has threatened to divorce me if I keep doing it.

 

That's about it. I hope you lot won't mind me hanging out with you for a few challenges.  

 

[Mike_d85]

Running is part of how I quit smoking.  It gave me something to do after dinner when my brain screamed "TIME TO SMOKE" and tired me out so I could sleep (when my brain also screamed "TIME TO SMOKE").

 

Good luck!

[chickie.monkey]

48 minutes ago, Mike_d85 said:

Running is part of how I quit smoking.  It gave me something to do after dinner when my brain screamed "TIME TO SMOKE" and tired me out so I could sleep (when my brain also screamed "TIME TO SMOKE").

 

Good luck!

 

Thanks! I don't smoke everyday, but when I do, I definitely notice a difference in my performance. I've cut back a lot just because it's hard to smoke when I'm huffing and puffing from the exercise. Now I just need to stop completely.

[starpuck]

Hey girl!   Here to cheer on my favorite chickie!     Good goals and plan!   They are SMART!    I know you can do this! 

 

HUGS!

[chickie.monkey]

Week 0 Wrap-Up

 

I really didn't do much this week.

 

I spent the weekend in my favorite get-away destination, Peachtree City, GA. It's so pretty and there are golf cart/biking/running trails everywhere. Me and a friend took some time on Saturday to hit up the path by the lake. 

Distance: 2.07 Miles

Time: 55:21

 

I was a little bummed when I saw my time, but when I looked at my last 2 miler, I realized I had shaved 5 minutes off. And this included technical difficulties I had (shoes weren't tight and my feet were wobbling when I started out and my new running tights weren't staying on right and I constantly had to pull over into the woods to *adjust*) and I also had to stop a couple times and take pictures because it was just so pretty. So, I guess technically, it wasn't all that bad. AND, I even threw in some running, or well, maybe not really running. Probably more like shuffling.

 

I also ended up signing up for a 5K down there in September. I've been going back and forth with it because there's a time limit, but my friends convinced me to go for it. My marathon bud said if I keep doing what I'm doing, I should have no problem. Fingers crossed!

 

I also signed up for the Rock N Roll Marathon in Nashville next year (5K, obviously) The goal for that one is to RUN!

[chickie.monkey]

Week 1 Day 1

 

Foods: did good until dinner. The wife and I went bicycle shopping (story to follow) and grabbed Culver's while we were out. We rarely eat there because it's pretty far away from us, but since we were there....

 

Moves: Didn't get 5k training in. When I got home we went straight to the sporting goods store. I did manage to get a short run/shuffle (ruffle?) in at work. I Ruffled in circles around my coworker while she smoked. 

 

Smoking: had one as I just took it without thinking. It wasn't until after I was done that I realized I wasn't doing that anymore.  After that, I continued to go out, but I would either ruffle in circles or do step-ups on the curb while my work wife smoked. 

 

My wife has been banging on about how she will go exercise with me if we get bicycles. So, we hit up the store this evening to look at bikes. It turns out I can not ride a bike at the moment because my stomach has too much fat and is interfering with my ability to pedal. Really??!! I mean, REALLY??!! Believe it or not, all I could do was laugh. It's just so damn absurd. So, I'll just keep doing what I'm doing. I'm sure I'll be able to ride a bike eventually. 

[Calanthia Cobbin]

Have you looked at the Zombies run 5k app? I'm doing it right now and it's basically like a C25K program but with zombies chasing you  It got my big butt off the couch for the past month and today I ran for a full 10 minutes without stopping! 

[chickie.monkey]

 

Have you looked at the Zombies run 5k app? I'm doing it right now and it's basically like a C25K program but with zombies chasing you  It got my big butt off the couch for the past month and today I ran for a full 10 minutes without stopping! 

 

 

That is freaking amazing!! <3

[starpuck]

The Zombies, Run app is amazing.   I used it today (have been using it for years) and am on Season 4!    The episode today really really pulled me in and I FELT I WAS RUNNER 5 FOR REALS.   So many feels.   What's going on!?!?!

 

Keep at it ladies.  It's amazing.    And... true story.  In high school, I was excused from having to run the mile due to asthma.    In my 20s I often quoted, "Run?  Only if a bear was chasing me!"   At 33, all my teammates were doing these fun run 5ks and I didn't want to be left out.  So I started the C25K program.      It. Works.   I can run 5k non-stop (if I run slow enough) and when I was at the peak of being consistent with it???   I once ran 5 miles straight!!!!!   

 

 

[Calanthia Cobbin]

Seriously! I love any program similar to C25K! I've found one for swimming that I want to do sometime and I also want to do the couch-2-sprint someday so I can do a Spartan race! 

[chickie.monkey]

17 hours ago, Starpuck said:

The Zombies, Run app is amazing.   I used it today (have been using it for years) and am on Season 4!    The episode today really really pulled me in and I FELT I WAS RUNNER 5 FOR REALS.   So many feels.   What's going on!?!?!

 

Keep at it ladies.  It's amazing.    And... true story.  In high school, I was excused from having to run the mile due to asthma.    In my 20s I often quoted, "Run?  Only if a bear was chasing me!"   At 33, all my teammates were doing these fun run 5ks and I didn't want to be left out.  So I started the C25K program.      It. Works.   I can run 5k non-stop (if I run slow enough) and when I was at the peak of being consistent with it???   I once ran 5 miles straight!!!!!   

 

 

 

I remember this. You had also said you would NEVER run more that 3 miles. I had so much excites for you. My Hero! This is an example of why you are such an inspiration to me. LURVE YOU!!!

 

15 hours ago, Calanthia Cobbin said:

Seriously! I love any program similar to C25K! I've found one for swimming that I want to do sometime and I also want to do the couch-2-sprint someday so I can do a Spartan race! 

 

THERE'S ONE FOR SWIMMING?!?!

 

 

What is this thing of awesomeness you are referring to?!!

[chickie.monkey]

Week 1 Day 2

Foods: did good until dinner, again. Wife wanted to order in. I tried to be good, but there wasn't much to choose from. I ended up with a chicken pasta dish. But it had spinach and I didn't eat all of it and it was post "run," so it's okay, right? Bahaha!

Moves:

30 min 1.18 miles

I happened to notice that I did the same distance a bit ago, but I managed to shave some time off. Not much, but some. Baby steps!

Smoking: All good. None had!

[starpuck]

48 minutes ago, chickie.monkey said:

Week 1 Day 2

Foods: did good until dinner, again. Wife wanted to order in. I tried to be good, but there wasn't much to choose from. I ended up with a chicken pasta dish. But it had spinach and I didn't eat all of it and it was post "run," so it's okay, right? Bahaha!

Moves:

30 min 1.18 miles

I happened to notice that I did the same distance a bit ago, but I managed to shave some time off. Not much, but some. Baby steps!

 

Smoking: All good. None had!

1) You made the best choice with the options you had, then followed it up with moderation?      "okay?"  No.  FABULOUS!  Great job!!!

2) Oh, Tess.  I remember Tess.     Progress in moving is not linear.   So don't let time and distance be a hang up.  It's just random data.    A+ girl!

3) Fantastic!    I may poke at you for insight into what has worked for you on that... my sis needs to quit but is struggling so hard.

[chickie.monkey]

22 hours ago, Starpuck said:

3) Fantastic!    I may poke at you for insight into what has worked for you on that... my sis needs to quit but is struggling so hard.

 

Girl, it IS a struggle. Yesterday was a bad day; I smoked several.  Today I'm feeling it. My lungs hate me. All I can say is keep trying. Exercise has helped me. Lots of water and a CRAP load of gum.

[chickie.monkey]

Week 1 Day 3

 

Honestly, yesterday was pretty much a wash. I did manage a good lunch, but everything else went in the crapper.

 

I was all set to go do my ruffakle, as I call it (run/shuffle/walk), but it was just so freaking hot! I was worried that I hadn't had enough water and that I would end up severely overheated. That usually ends in an incredibly painful headache that I just didn't want to deal with. I'm either going to have to make sure I drink more water during the day (which I am going to make a grand effort to do today) or get my arse out of bed in the morning and ruffakle when it's cooler. As much as I hate mornings, I'll do that if it means I don't have to get on a treadmill. Ugh, treadmills.

[Calanthia Cobbin]

On 5/11/2016 at 10:23 AM, chickie.monkey said:

THERE'S ONE FOR SWIMMING?!?!

 

 

What is this thing of awesomeness you are referring to?!!

 

The version I have seen is this, which I haven't had a chance to try yet but I plan to sometime. I'm pretty sure there are others out there too

[Calanthia Cobbin]

I also just found this one that seems pretty cool especially for people that are working on technique or are new to swimming  

[starpuck]

Hey chickie!

 

Just checking in here!

 

[chickie.monkey]

On 5/13/2016 at 0:34 PM, Calanthia Cobbin said:

 

The version I have seen is this, which I haven't had a chance to try yet but I plan to sometime. I'm pretty sure there are others out there too

 

On 5/13/2016 at 0:37 PM, Calanthia Cobbin said:

I also just found this one that seems pretty cool especially for people that are working on technique or are new to swimming  

 

Now I just need to find a decent pool! Or drag my ass out of bed in the morning and get down to the pool at 0'darkhundred before the lanes fill up. Also, need to perfect my flip turn and not inhale the entire pool in the middle of it. haha.

 

[chickie.monkey]

9 minutes ago, Starpuck said:

Hey chickie!

 

Just checking in here!

 

Hey darling!! I was just getting ready to post an update. Thank you for checking on me. Mwah!

[chickie.monkey]

Week 1 Wrap-Up

 

Goal #1 - Finish the Color Run on My Own 2 Feet

Done!!! And I wasn't even the last one to cross the finish line. In fact, I'm pretty happy with my time: 1:11. I really thought it would take much longer than that. 

Obligatory Instagram collage:

 

 

• Walk 5 times a week 2/5 Yep, totally counting the 5K. Really need to improve on this. MOAR days!

 

Goal #3 - Eat Better

• Healthy lunches during the week 5/5 I did so good on this one! I bought me a rotisserie chicken on Monday, and ate on it all week. Added in a veggie steamer and was good to go!
• Stop with the unnecessary snacking. Well... See below.  
• Eat real meals on the weekend instead of junk food throughout the day Uh, about that. I think I ate every Cheeze-It that ever did Cheeze-it over the weekend. I need to stop letting them into my house. *anger face*

Goal #4 - Quit smoking

Still a work in progress. I'm fine on the weekend. Don't even think about it. It's when I get to work and I'm with my smoking co-worker that I have the hardest time. STAY STRONG!!!!

 

[starpuck]

Yaaaaay Chickie!  I LOVE THOSE PICS!

That smile!   WHOLE FACE SMILE! Yus!  Just beautiful girl!   *HUGS*

 

Great job on the healthy lunches.   And you've addressed a dangerzone snack and came up with a way to avoid it better going forward.  

 

Sounds like a great week to me!

 

[Polgara19]

Congratulations on the Colour Run!  That was my first 5k last year, and it was a fantastic experience!  

 

Congratulations again!

[chickie.monkey]

Congratulations on the Colour Run!  That was my first 5k last year, and it was a fantastic experience!  

 

Congratulations again!

Thank you! It was great fun. I chose it because I knew it would be fun and laid back. Perfect choice for dipping my foot in the 5K pond!

[Mike_d85]

20 hours ago, chickie.monkey said:

Week 1 Wrap-Up

 

Goal #4 - Quit smoking

Still a work in progress. I'm fine on the weekend. Don't even think about it. It's when I get to work and I'm with my smoking co-worker that I have the hardest time. STAY STRONG!!!!

 

 

That sounds familiar.

 

habit is a bit of a problem.  I did two things to take care of that: First, I got one of those electric cigarettes (the ones that are apparently being made illegal), but really it was something I could go through the motions with.  Second, I started reading on my breaks.  The work wife will either get over it or you should work divorce her anyway.