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1a. My first 5K
From: Heidi Williams
1b. Re: My first 5K
From: Pippylngstkng
1c. Re: My first 5K
From: Robin
1d. Re: My first 5K
From: Kelley
1e. Re: My first 5K
From: Kelley Perrigin
2a. Re: Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did!...
From: Pippylngstkng
3a. Re: Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did!...
From: Robin
4. Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did! , 6/7/2009, 12:15 pm
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1a. My first 5K
Posted by: "Heidi Williams" heidiwilliams@teacher.com missedmiracle2001
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 5:40 am ((PDT))
Hi all. Sorry I have been MIA lately...the last 2 weeks I have been finishing school and packing my classroom because I need to switch schools next year. I have been reading, but not posting. I am looking forward to reading and posting regularly after school ends this week. I did want to pop in and share my reflections of my first 5K that I typed up to scrapbook for myself. I am mostly posting this to show people that they can do it..I weigh around 242lbs at this point and most people were completly surprised that I would attempt it. It didnt turn out as I planned it in my mind, but I did finish. Here are my reflections:
June 4, 2009
My First 5K
About 10 days ago, my sister Becky emailed me about a 5K race that was taking place near her house. It was the first 5K she ever participated in and she wanted me to sign up and do it with her this year. Not much time to train, especially with the end of school looming and the need to pack my classroom up because I was switching schools for next year. On top of that, it rained for nearly a week leading up to the race. I was ok with it because I did a lot of walking prior to the race and some interval running too. I knew I wouldn't be able to run most of the race, but as long as I finished it, I was fine with that. Becky told me she would stay with me no matter what. I also signed up my oldest son, Aaron, who is almost 13 to participate in the race with me for more moral support. The morning of the race was beautiful. We left the house at 7am and I listened to my exercise music the entire ride to get myself pumped. We got to Lansdale just before 8am, and the race began at 8:30. Once we got to the race we did stretching. Becky's boot class was there so there were a lot of people there encouraging each other on. I was nervous, especially when Becky said that the beginning could be intimidating because everyone is running at first. When the race began, we all ran. To my surprise, Aaron stayed with us for a matter of 3 seconds before he darted ahead! We never saw him again until the finish line. I ran as far as I could and told Becky that I needed to walk a bit. We did, then ran, and alternated as I could do. Unfortunately, I overdid it, and did not do as I had planned. My plan was to do as I practiced before, fast-paced walk warm up, then run for 90 seconds, walk for 90 seconds, etc. and keep a steady pace. Instead, I ran until I couldn't run anymore and I just wore myself out. I ended up walking the majority of the race. I DID finish the race, but I was so disappointed that I lost the mind game. I didn't do what I planned, and found myself self doubting myself throughout the race. If I could have stayed in the mind game, I would have been more successful. Near the end of the race some of the people in Becky's boot camp came back around and encouraged us along. That was the best part of the entire race. Really, that meant a lot. I came in 275 out of 280 runners, and it took around 51 minutes (Aaron finished in 33 minutes!). I didn't really care about the time, but how self defeated I felt by the end. I was actually almost in tears at the end, because I was sure I was dead last (ok…my sister let me go in before her and the last of the runners may have just been people helping with the race that come in at the end so no one has that feeling of being last…I will never know though). I crossed the finish line and was almost hyperventilating. I had to just keep walking to catch my breath. Everyone was so positive though. Someone even said, think of all those people just laying in bed at home while YOU are here exercising. That was so true. My right shin was absolutely killing me so when we got home I iced it and took some ibuprofin. I did this twice during the day, and surprisingly it does not hurt too bad today. So…my reflections on my first 5K…next time I need to be in the mind game, bring my ipod with my music because I find I can walk/run to the beat and it keeps me moving, don't overdo it at the start….let all the people pass me if I need to and go at MY pace (these people are not carrying around an extra 80lbs like I am!), and just be happy to finish the race. This was my plan, and I did not follow through on it, but I DID finish. So…maybe next time, I will get through in less time, and be happy that I accomplished this (and hopefully I will be dragging around less weight!).
I look forward to being a more active part of this group soon...
Heidi
starting weight 273.8lbs/current weight 242lbs
5'7"
started Jan 2009
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1b. Re: My first 5K
Posted by: "Pippylngstkng" imonlyhumn@gmail.com pippylngstkg
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 6:27 am ((PDT))
Heidi, thanks so much for sharing with all of us. What a story! I am so very
proud of you for doing the 5k! And you finished it with lil to no training
for at least a week prior. WTG girl! You are awsome!!!! I know that you had
a plan. But you did it!!!
Hugs, Deb
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From: "Heidi Williams" <heidiwilliams@teacher.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 7:40 AM
To: <Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Serious-Weight-Watchers] My first 5K
> Hi all. Sorry I have been MIA lately...the last 2 weeks I have been
> finishing school and packing my classroom because I need to switch schools
> next year. I have been reading, but not posting. I am looking forward to
> reading and posting regularly after school ends this week. I did want to
> pop in and share my reflections of my first 5K that I typed up to
> scrapbook for myself. I am mostly posting this to show people that they
> can do it..I weigh around 242lbs at this point and most people were
> completly surprised that I would attempt it. It didnt turn out as I
> planned it in my mind, but I did finish. Here are my reflections:
> June 4, 2009
> My First 5K
>
> About 10 days ago, my sister Becky emailed me about a 5K race that was
> taking place near her house. It was the first 5K she ever participated in
> and she wanted me to sign up and do it with her this year. Not much time
> to train, especially with the end of school looming and the need to pack
> my classroom up because I was switching schools for next year. On top of
> that, it rained for nearly a week leading up to the race. I was ok with it
> because I did a lot of walking prior to the race and some interval running
> too. I knew I wouldn't be able to run most of the race, but as long as I
> finished it, I was fine with that. Becky told me she would stay with me no
> matter what. I also signed up my oldest son, Aaron, who is almost 13 to
> participate in the race with me for more moral support. The morning of
> the race was beautiful. We left the house at 7am and I listened to my
> exercise music the entire ride to get myself pumped. We got to Lansdale
> just before 8am, and the race began at 8:30. Once we got to the race we
> did stretching. Becky's boot class was there so there were a lot of people
> there encouraging each other on. I was nervous, especially when Becky
> said that the beginning could be intimidating because everyone is running
> at first. When the race began, we all ran. To my surprise, Aaron stayed
> with us for a matter of 3 seconds before he darted ahead! We never saw him
> again until the finish line. I ran as far as I could and told Becky that I
> needed to walk a bit. We did, then ran, and alternated as I could do.
> Unfortunately, I overdid it, and did not do as I had planned. My plan was
> to do as I practiced before, fast-paced walk warm up, then run for 90
> seconds, walk for 90 seconds, etc. and keep a steady pace. Instead, I ran
> until I couldn't run anymore and I just wore myself out. I ended up
> walking the majority of the race. I DID finish the race, but I was so
> disappointed that I lost the mind game. I didn't do what I planned, and
> found myself self doubting myself throughout the race. If I could have
> stayed in the mind game, I would have been more successful. Near the end
> of the race some of the people in Becky's boot camp came back around and
> encouraged us along. That was the best part of the entire race. Really,
> that meant a lot. I came in 275 out of 280 runners, and it took around 51
> minutes (Aaron finished in 33 minutes!). I didn't really care about the
> time, but how self defeated I felt by the end. I was actually almost in
> tears at the end, because I was sure I was dead last (ok.my sister let me
> go in before her and the last of the runners may have just been people
> helping with the race that come in at the end so no one has that feeling
> of being last.I will never know though). I crossed the finish line and was
> almost hyperventilating. I had to just keep walking to catch my breath.
> Everyone was so positive though. Someone even said, think of all those
> people just laying in bed at home while YOU are here exercising. That was
> so true. My right shin was absolutely killing me so when we got home I
> iced it and took some ibuprofin. I did this twice during the day, and
> surprisingly it does not hurt too bad today. So.my reflections on my
> first 5K.next time I need to be in the mind game, bring my ipod with my
> music because I find I can walk/run to the beat and it keeps me moving,
> don't overdo it at the start..let all the people pass me if I need to and
> go at MY pace (these people are not carrying around an extra 80lbs like I
> am!), and just be happy to finish the race. This was my plan, and I did
> not follow through on it, but I DID finish. So.maybe next time, I will get
> through in less time, and be happy that I accomplished this (and hopefully
> I will be dragging around less weight!).
>
> I look forward to being a more active part of this group soon...
> Heidi
> starting weight 273.8lbs/current weight 242lbs
> 5'7"
> started Jan 2009
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1c. Re: My first 5K
Posted by: "Robin" michelina500@yahoo.com sweetybird68
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 11:05 am ((PDT))
Heidi, you should be very proud of yourself for doing the 5k. You will get faster with time and as you lose more weight. Just think, you did better than those who didn't even get up off the couch to do it, or those who were still in bed. Even if you had finished dead last, you still would have done better than those people. So good job! :)
Robin K.
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--- In Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com, "Heidi Williams" <heidiwilliams@...> wrote:
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> Hi all. Sorry I have been MIA lately...the last 2 weeks I have been finishing school and packing my classroom because I need to switch schools next year. I have been reading, but not posting. I am looking forward to reading and posting regularly after school ends this week. I did want to pop in and share my reflections of my first 5K that I typed up to scrapbook for myself. I am mostly posting this to show people that they can do it..I weigh around 242lbs at this point and most people were completly surprised that I would attempt it. It didnt turn out as I planned it in my mind, but I did finish. Here are my reflections:
> June 4, 2009
> My First 5K
>
> About 10 days ago, my sister Becky emailed me about a 5K race that was taking place near her house. It was the first 5K she ever participated in and she wanted me to sign up and do it with her this year. Not much time to train, especially with the end of school looming and the need to pack my classroom up because I was switching schools for next year. On top of that, it rained for nearly a week leading up to the race. I was ok with it because I did a lot of walking prior to the race and some interval running too. I knew I wouldn't be able to run most of the race, but as long as I finished it, I was fine with that. Becky told me she would stay with me no matter what. I also signed up my oldest son, Aaron, who is almost 13 to participate in the race with me for more moral support. The morning of the race was beautiful. We left the house at 7am and I listened to my exercise music the entire ride to get myself pumped. We got to Lansdale just before 8am, and the race began at 8:30. Once we got to the race we did stretching. Becky's boot class was there so there were a lot of people there encouraging each other on. I was nervous, especially when Becky said that the beginning could be intimidating because everyone is running at first. When the race began, we all ran. To my surprise, Aaron stayed with us for a matter of 3 seconds before he darted ahead! We never saw him again until the finish line. I ran as far as I could and told Becky that I needed to walk a bit. We did, then ran, and alternated as I could do. Unfortunately, I overdid it, and did not do as I had planned. My plan was to do as I practiced before, fast-paced walk warm up, then run for 90 seconds, walk for 90 seconds, etc. and keep a steady pace. Instead, I ran until I couldn't run anymore and I just wore myself out. I ended up walking the majority of the race. I DID finish the race, but I was so disappointed that I lost the mind game. I didn't do what I planned, and found myself self doubting myself throughout the race. If I could have stayed in the mind game, I would have been more successful. Near the end of the race some of the people in Becky's boot camp came back around and encouraged us along. That was the best part of the entire race. Really, that meant a lot. I came in 275 out of 280 runners, and it took around 51 minutes (Aaron finished in 33 minutes!). I didn't really care about the time, but how self defeated I felt by the end. I was actually almost in tears at the end, because I was sure I was dead last (ok…my sister let me go in before her and the last of the runners may have just been people helping with the race that come in at the end so no one has that feeling of being last…I will never know though). I crossed the finish line and was almost hyperventilating. I had to just keep walking to catch my breath. Everyone was so positive though. Someone even said, think of all those people just laying in bed at home while YOU are here exercising. That was so true. My right shin was absolutely killing me so when we got home I iced it and took some ibuprofin. I did this twice during the day, and surprisingly it does not hurt too bad today. So…my reflections on my first 5K…next time I need to be in the mind game, bring my ipod with my music because I find I can walk/run to the beat and it keeps me moving, don't overdo it at the start….let all the people pass me if I need to and go at MY pace (these people are not carrying around an extra 80lbs like I am!), and just be happy to finish the race. This was my plan, and I did not follow through on it, but I DID finish. So…maybe next time, I will get through in less time, and be happy that I accomplished this (and hopefully I will be dragging around less weight!).
>
> I look forward to being a more active part of this group soon...
> Heidi
> starting weight 273.8lbs/current weight 242lbs
> 5'7"
> started Jan 2009
>
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1d. Re: My first 5K
Posted by: "Kelley" kvail@triad.rr.com kelleyvail
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 12:34 pm ((PDT))
Way to go Heidi! So you didn't do like you had planned - but you DID
finish - and most importantly you learned what NOT to do for next time!!
Great job!!!
Kelley
228.4/225.8/140
First mini goal - 219
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1e. Re: My first 5K
Posted by: "Kelley Perrigin" tinychilover@gmail.com kperrigin
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 1:16 pm ((PDT))
Congratulations Heidi! I have my first 5K scheduled for November. Yes, it
does shock some to see us bigger girls run. I am at 206 and hope to be at
least to 190 by the first Saturday in November when my race is.
I always said I wanted to do one but never attempted running. My personal
trainer found out I wanted to do one and since she used to be a running
coach decided that would be something we would work on together. Now we run
in each of our weekly sessions. She is even going to run it with me even
though her regular pace is about 2 times as fast as mine at this point.
Congratulations again! Keep up the good work!
Kelley
On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Kelley <kvail@triad.rr.com> wrote:
> Way to go Heidi! So you didn't do like you had planned - but you DID
> finish - and most importantly you learned what NOT to do for next time!!
> Great job!!!
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2a. Re: Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did!...
Posted by: "Pippylngstkng" imonlyhumn@gmail.com pippylngstkg
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 6:28 am ((PDT))
Angela, it sounds like a great goal! I have the same one. I have been
sidelined with a bad hip and then ...nevermind. It's gonna sound like an
excuse and it is an injury, lol... not gonna dwell. Just say that I have the
same goal! We can do it!!!!
Hugs, Deb
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Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 10:30 PM
To: <serious-weight-watchers@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [Serious-Weight-Watchers] Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What
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> WOW 17 miles! Well I brisked walked one! Felt really good and wasn't as
> out of breath as normal. I hope to work up to four miles a day this month.
> I know it dont sound like much but I'm an out of shape author who has been
> typing and sitting for four years straight!
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3a. Re: Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did!...
Posted by: "Robin" michelina500@yahoo.com sweetybird68
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 11:10 am ((PDT))
Tory, how many marathons have you run now? I haven't done one yet, but have run two half marathons and will probably do another one on Halloween. I think I'm going to shoot for a marathon by next June.
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> Ran 17 miles with my marathon group. :)
> Tory Klementsen, MCP A+
> IT Educator
> Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
> www.journey-fitness.com
> www.jfrunners.com
> www.teechur.com--school website
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4. Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did! , 6/7/2009, 12:15 pm
Posted by: "Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com" Serious-Weight-Watchers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 11:57 am ((PDT))
Reminder from: Serious-Weight-Watchers Yahoo! Group
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Our Daily Exercise Thread: Share What You Did!
Sunday June 7, 2009
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
(This event repeats every day.)
Notes:
Did you know that daily exercise:
Can help to reverse pre-diabetes?
Can reduce your cholesterol and triglycerides?
Can increase your HDL, the good cholesterol, and lower your LDL, the bad cholesterol?
Can strengthen your heart and lungs?
May prevent osteoporosis?
Can reduce your risk of stroke?
Can help you sleep better?
Can help with depression?
Can lengthen your life?
Can help promote and maintain weight loss?
What exercise did you do today?
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