Morning Run Anyone?

So, This Year  2013, I started doing what I never thought I would I would do: running. 

I now have a passion for running after many years of chanting "I don't run".

Now the biggest hurdle in my way is my desire to run early in the morning before work.  This is what competes with my sincere love of sleep. 

Why you may ask would I even want to run first thing in the morning?  well, for many reasons!  Physical exercise first thing in the morning can be the most effective thing we can do for our bodies in terms of weight loss.  Also, it can be so liberating to step out into the cool morning air and breathe in the freshness of the day that is to come. 

This past Saturday morning I was at the Newport Beach pier at 5:30am, why is a different story - I'll stick with the point.  I saw some very committed people come out in the running gear, to their morning stretches and go for a long run in the cool morning, beach breeze.  I thought to myself "How great they must feel during and afterwards". 

So after years of wishing I liked running, to starting to jog, to running a 5k, to training for 10k & then a 15k, I want to wake up bright and early (may not be bright - daylight savings time) and run in the crisp morning air.

So the point of my blog is to ask my friends to push and pressure me into doing it.  Encourage me to get up and "be the change I want to see".  CheesyI urge you, push me, get out with me a run!  but meaningful in some respects

That's all.

So, This Year  2013, I started doing what I never thought I would I would do: running. 

I now have a passion for running after many years of chanting "I don't run".

Now the biggest hurdle in my way is my desire to run early in the morning before work.  This is what competes with my sincere love of sleep. 

Why you may ask would I even want to run first thing in the morning?  well, for many reasons!  Physical exercise first thing in the morning can be the most effective thing we can do for our bodies in terms of weight loss.  Also, it can be so liberating to step out into the cool morning air and breathe in the freshness of the day that is to come. 

This past Saturday morning I was at the Newport Beach pier at 5:30am, why is a different story - I'll stick with the point.  I saw some very committed people come out in the running gear, to their morning stretches and go for a long run in the cool morning, beach breeze.  I thought to myself "How great they must feel during and afterwards". 

So after years of wishing I liked running, to starting to jog, to running a 5k, to training for 10k & then a 15k, I want to wake up bright and early (may not be bright - daylight savings time) and run in the crisp morning air.

I am also signed up, as of yesterday, to do The Aloha 5k Run in San Diego in September.  The race starts at 7:30am - so I better be ready for morning cardio!  The coolest part of the run, there is Hawaiian music/bands playing at every half mile - I can't wait.  Sign up and run with me!

So the point of my blog is to ask my friends to push and pressure me into doing it.  Encourage me to get up and "be the change I want to see".  Cheesy, but meaningful.  So I urge you, push me, get out with me a run!  but meaningful in some respects

That's all.

My Paleo Diaries Part 2

I am on Day 26 of my Paleo Diet and I have to be honest - I have been cheating just a little bit.  I find that working long hours does not cater itself to health food, but instead comfort food.  Just an example, I work at a DoubleTree hotel which key symbol is The Cookie - a 1oz, 320 calorie, buttery, nutty, chocolate goodness.  WAIT - Just to be clear I have not had a cookie.  It is however very hard to stick to a clear diet when those around those who are eating The Cookie.

At our mid-challenge weigh in at Chalk Fitness on Saturday, January 26th I was surprised by my results!  I lost 4lbs of fat!  Wha?!?!  Way too cool!   I am a little worried about the final weigh in this Saturday the 9th!  eep....I hope my results are even better or at least the same as my last weigh in.  :)  We'll See!  But hey, I lost 4 pounds!!!!!!!

More over, I am interested in seeing how the final work out challenge will go for me.  4 weeks ago on our initial weigh in and work out:

30 straight minutes
5 Burpees
10 Swings - 18lb Kettlebell
50 Meter Shuttle Run
*Repeat*

I was working out next to these 2 girls, which I like to call "The Power Twins" (they are totally not related but competative and ambitious!)  They called themselves Pace Partners and while I was next to them I tried so hard to keep up!  I acheieved an amazing number of 20!!! WOAH! Man o Man was I one tired little girl.

I initially wanted to "leave room for improvement" on my first go at it, but those Power Twins inspired and challenged me!  On Saturday, I hope to at least get 1 more rep in there but I want to get 25, we'll see, those burpees are killer!

I leave you now with this - the shirt I will wear on Saturday for my final weigh in & final challenge!

Thank you for your continued support!  I encourage everyone to work out and sweat - it makes you feel better in SO many ways!

If you're Orange County, please come visit us at Chalk Fitness - The Friends that Sweat Together, Stay together!