Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: And We're Off and Running!

Congratulations on getting those runs in! I use m...

2010-01-11T11:08:56.462-06:00

Congratulations on getting those runs in!

I use mapmyrun.com for most of my walks, but the Couch to 5K program I'm following trains by time. There are these cool podcasts with cues to tell you when to walk/run . . . great for running outside, and even on the treadmill it's a lot more fun than having to watch the clock!

http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/podcasts/podcasts.html

http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

Love the Anchorman reference :) B and I always say...

2010-01-06T19:20:51.439-06:00

Love the Anchorman reference :) B and I always say yogging!

I am learning to like running outside, but I am similar to you & like to know how far I am running! I have been known to ride my mountain bike in the same loop & find mileage that way! (I have a odometer on my mountain bike)

I feel that wearing designated workout clothes makes me so much more likely to work out & feel better about myself!

I think you raised yourself a good kid! I can'...

2010-01-06T13:06:11.049-06:00

I think you raised yourself a good kid! I can't believe the high school track is off-limits like that.

Thanks for all the comments about mapmyrun. I tried to use it once before but oddly enough, the un-named dirt roads I was walking on weren't available for mapping! Now that I've been reminded, I'm going to try again.

I just want you to know that I have repeated that ...

2010-01-06T11:00:48.844-06:00

I just want you to know that I have repeated that lasar story to anyone who would listen.

Cracked my shit up! LMAO as I think about it again.

You are an athlete!

I have the nike plus attachment for my ipod... the...

2010-01-06T08:27:57.269-06:00

I have the nike plus attachment for my ipod... they do make one to use without and ipod that comes with a thing you wear around your wrist and it pugs into a regular usb port. I think they are about $60. They have a good website to keep track of your running and setting goals. Or like someone else said a cheap pedometer.

But I do love my nike plus... check it out.
http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/commerce/nikeplus?hf=4294967065#/?ll=en_US&ct=US&pid=275945&cid=102201&pgid=275946&p=PDP

uh DAMN? :) look at you already kicking 2010 in t...

2010-01-06T05:16:16.406-06:00

uh DAMN?
:)

look at you already kicking 2010 in the arse and taking names.

I love me some Anchorman and have me NO RUNNING tips to proffer.

yet :)

I need to run more first.

LMAO...Max's comment cracked me up...I love it...

2010-01-06T00:27:37.607-06:00

LMAO...Max's comment cracked me up...I love it...Khris

I love that your running. I used to run when I was...

2010-01-05T19:01:48.779-06:00

I love that your running. I used to run when I was younger and 'thinner'. Can't wait to do that again.
That sign and your sons comment was hilarious. :)
Debi

Actually, you are totally right to love your new p...

2010-01-05T17:46:02.650-06:00

Actually, you are totally right to love your new purple Asics long-sleeved shirt. I remember it from your previous post and you ROCKED it. It makes you look very lean and athletic and is a great color, too.

The clothes make the man...or the clothes make the...

2010-01-05T16:16:57.562-06:00

The clothes make the man...or the clothes make the athlete? You are the athlete, the clothes are just the cool accessories! =)

I'm really surprised that you couldn't get on the track. Interesting!

Max is a hoot! That was funny!

I know what an American mile is. It's a half ...

2010-01-05T16:12:48.571-06:00

I know what an American mile is.
It's a half hour - your ass on the couch in front of a sitcom.

And the laser joke was funny.
Stunned!

HAHA...that is hilarious! He said "I am stunn...

2010-01-05T15:47:47.529-06:00

HAHA...that is hilarious! He said "I am stunned!" HAHAHAHAHA.....

As far as figuring out the distance, I'm with Helen - I use mapmyrun.com

I see you've got enough suggestion to map your...

2010-01-05T14:00:38.728-06:00

I see you've got enough suggestion to map your route. Before I had the Garmin I used a Dutch site to measure my distance.

I would measure the distance because even if you should follow the C25K program it isn't said that you actually run 5K after the program is over because everybody runs at a difference pace. For example when I finished my 5K program the last session was 30 minutes and then you should run 5K but I had to run 37 minutes to finish my first 5K.

You could also consider to sign in at dailymile.com You can map your route there too and keep track of your running miles but also of your fitness sessions. If you do: please add me as your friend. We could motivate each other.

And last: I should take a day of rest between 2 running days. It's adviced everywhere. You can do other training on that day if you want too.

xxx

Found your blog yesterday....love it! I also use ...

2010-01-05T13:45:08.794-06:00

Found your blog yesterday....love it! I also use the Nike + and found it to be really helpful.

I hear ya on the cute workout wear. It seems like...

2010-01-05T12:26:25.755-06:00

I hear ya on the cute workout wear. It seems like I'm buying something new every other week! Definitely gives you a lift for working out.

Look at you go Miss Shelley! That is awesome and I...

2010-01-05T12:24:22.357-06:00

Look at you go Miss Shelley! That is awesome and I am with everyone else: either a pedometer OR mapmyrun will help you figure it out.

If you have a GPS enabled phone, I'd check out...

2010-01-05T10:53:00.728-06:00

If you have a GPS enabled phone, I'd check out www.sportypal.com.

It is FREE!

I wrote a review on my blog.

http://kgershman.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-reviewsportypal.html

BTW...my nearest highschool also has their track locked. I don't have kids and therefore don't get my tax dollars worth for the education side...and I can't even use the stinking track???

Oh well...gubmint...what can ya do?

Kyle

kgershman.blogspot.com

mapmyrun.com LOVE IT!! I used it a TON before I ...

2010-01-05T10:52:50.553-06:00

mapmyrun.com LOVE IT!! I used it a TON before I got my Garmin. Great tool!!!

If you want a cool sticker motivational (I love those!) go to http://thewwchick.blogspot.com to a post around Jan 1st and print off an activity calendar and put stickers on it. It makes me such a sticker whore!!

I am only 1 day into my C25K program so I got noth...

2010-01-05T10:25:26.351-06:00

I am only 1 day into my C25K program so I got nothin on your distance dilemma! However, I do want to chime in on the workout gear. I used to wear old teeshirts and worn out sweatpants to the gym. Once I met my husband he insisted I buy workout gear. He was right. I feel more confident and athletic wearing clothes that were meant to work out in! Add the fact that I sweat like crazy, wearing the proper wicking material helps too - I don't feel like a drowned rat in an oversize teeshirt! So, I agree, it is worth the $$ to invest in a good workout wardrobe!

Hi Shelley! Yes, I was going to say pedometer too...

2010-01-05T09:38:03.927-06:00

Hi Shelley! Yes, I was going to say pedometer too. I love mine, and think it is amazingly accurate (I'll link to the one I have) but also I agree with Lori that your stride is different. When I went to the HS track Sunday I went around 4 1/2 times to make a mile according to my pedometer, but the track is most likely a 1/4 mile track, so the pedometer was off a bit. Still, I think its pretty accurate, because I have done the car thing and then compared the same route with my pedometer.

http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-112-Digital-Pocket-Pedometer/dp/B0000U1OCI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1262705777&sr=8-1

that is an omron pedometer HJ-112 if the link doesn't work! I love it because I can just stick it in my pocket and it counts great!

I use a Nike+ that goes with my iPod. It gives yo...

2010-01-05T09:13:21.837-06:00

I use a Nike+ that goes with my iPod. It gives you a good estimate of your distance. If you calibrate it (which I have not done with mine) it will work VERY well.

When I started running 15 minutes was the most I could do. I am up to about 90 minutes now. I would say to run every OTHER day and for the first few weeks go as slow as possible.

I too love buying new running clothes, it definitely makes me feel like an athlete!

I so agree with you on the athletic gear! I somet...

2010-01-05T09:08:57.594-06:00

I so agree with you on the athletic gear! I sometimes wear my favorite stuff just around the house if I need an energy boost. But then again, I may be slightly strange.

Good on you for the run! You ARE an athletic.

Here's to adult-onset ATHLETICS!

Go Speedracer, Go! :) I'd say a pedometer (th...

2010-01-05T08:36:42.847-06:00

Go Speedracer, Go! :)
I'd say a pedometer (they're super cheap) and mapmyrun.com Either way.

So are you going to go running in this subarctic temps we are having right now? It's supposed to be worse tomorrow! Hubby told me it might get to 19 degrees. 19? Come on! That's hibernating weather.

And I still haven't seen Anchorman. I have got to rent it. LOVE Will Ferrell. :)

I use mapmywalk.com to figure out distances. I m...

2010-01-05T08:07:33.774-06:00

I use mapmywalk.com to figure out distances. I map out routes to take. The problem with pedometers is that your stride is different when you walk versus run, so unless you only run with no walks, it won't be all that accurate. I might also suggest getting a bike computer and then you can ride around the trails to get distances. Not to mention having it on your bike will tell you a lot of stuff riding, too :D

I almost always travel the same routes that I have mapped out as I usually run for distance, not time.

Definitely the NIKE+-I have one and I love it,very...

2010-01-05T08:05:30.771-06:00

Definitely the NIKE+-I have one and I love it,very affordable too. My son is a senior in HS and would run with me while training for cross country. I loved running with him,and he promised me we would run some races together this year.boys and their moms,huh?:)