Do you guys remember this post - where I declared that I had whimsically signed up for a half marathon? Yikes!!! A half marathon! What in the world was I thinking? With my weight, running a 10k is a bad enough challenge. A half marathon? Like 21.1kms, dear reader, I must have momentarily been out of my mind!
I've got just about 3 months. And then there is this event in mid May. But I shall atempt the half. And please note that my voice is feeble. I have absolutely no confidence, I fear I will screw up my knees and I am simply going to train on my own. Because I want to try. And I know that running that much is going to take a lot from me. Hello, early morning runs.
I am also trying to focus on spending enough time with Chittu for I fear he is getting way too attached to Maami. I have moments of maternal instinct where I want to quit the job and stay home with my son, but I know such hasty decisions are never a good thing! But yes, I want to ensure that when my son wakes up in the morning either the Scientist or I are at home. So I have modified my work out schedule for the month of April. I will instead take advantage of my new found exercise at home joy and mix and match with other workouts that will give me a good combination of cardio, strength, core and stretching!
My aim for this month will be to seriously up the running mileage and down the weight. I am trying. I am also making small changes to my eating style. If I make any headway with weight loss, you know I will be sure to share.
Goals for April:
- Be able run 8k comfortably
- Hope to see 75 or lower on the scale
- Spend time with Chittu
- Continue to exercise in the evenings!
- I am expecting some serious stress at work and home this month - hope I will tide over without resorting to food!
hey u must try high intensity interval workout called tabata . I have been achieving great results with it.
ReplyDeletewill try to find out more about it!thankyou!
DeleteThe 'working mother's guilt' never really goes away does it! Half marathon is such a BIG goal-wow! I salute you and will definitely take some inspiration from you! You will loose so much weight with the training huh!All the best !
ReplyDeleteYes Sheetal, it never EVER does!!!
DeleteThanks for that appreciation. But I guess we will have to wait till I actually do it to make sure that I deserve any of your praise.
And the losing weight part ummm Idont know what to say. I am guessing I will have to go really easy on the food aka carbs to actually get to weight loss mode!