Good times...
Tuesday 13/06/06:
Well the weather did work in my favour, much to my surprise it was about 6 degrees at 5.45am, but the wind had subsided and the rain had cleared for a while. I was expecting much worse, but the only real evidence from yesterdays storm was broken tree branches and other debris across the footpaths, that I had to avoid. Did an out and back route on the main roads and actually got quite warm:
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 30mins (6kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Then during my cooldown walk, just a minute or two from home (hate walking before and after my run as to me its time I could be spending running, but it seems to keep the shins and other niggles in check) some large cold drops started to fall from the sky and it was lit up by lightening, followed by thunder! By the time I was on my porch stretching it was pouring down again! Talk about good timing!
Back into the normal eating pattern now too, but have to say that over the weekend I indulged myself far more than usual. Lots of eating out, drinking wine and having treats while my sister was visiting! I eat pretty healthily most of the time anyway, as I just really enjoy fresh fish, lean meats and love fresh vege and most fruit, so that makes it pretty easy. However I do have a sweet tooth at times and absolutely LOVE chocolate! I am generally able to avoid it by just not having it around, but when it is around I totally indulge! One of my biggest vices, if I'm not being good, is a Black Forest chocolate bar and a can of 'V' !! Very naughty indeed, luckily I don't give in to the temptation very often! Also love rich, creamy sauces and dressings, cream, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. Again, I just don't buy them unless its for a special occassion, as if they are around I just can't resist! When I am running well I am far more likely to eat (and drink) well. When I get injured and motivation wains, my eating habits tend to deteriorate too. Comfort food has a lot to answer for! Fortunately that is not the case right now and as my running milage slowly increases again, so is my water intake and the amount of good, healthy food going in...
Well the weather did work in my favour, much to my surprise it was about 6 degrees at 5.45am, but the wind had subsided and the rain had cleared for a while. I was expecting much worse, but the only real evidence from yesterdays storm was broken tree branches and other debris across the footpaths, that I had to avoid. Did an out and back route on the main roads and actually got quite warm:
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 30mins (6kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Then during my cooldown walk, just a minute or two from home (hate walking before and after my run as to me its time I could be spending running, but it seems to keep the shins and other niggles in check) some large cold drops started to fall from the sky and it was lit up by lightening, followed by thunder! By the time I was on my porch stretching it was pouring down again! Talk about good timing!
Back into the normal eating pattern now too, but have to say that over the weekend I indulged myself far more than usual. Lots of eating out, drinking wine and having treats while my sister was visiting! I eat pretty healthily most of the time anyway, as I just really enjoy fresh fish, lean meats and love fresh vege and most fruit, so that makes it pretty easy. However I do have a sweet tooth at times and absolutely LOVE chocolate! I am generally able to avoid it by just not having it around, but when it is around I totally indulge! One of my biggest vices, if I'm not being good, is a Black Forest chocolate bar and a can of 'V' !! Very naughty indeed, luckily I don't give in to the temptation very often! Also love rich, creamy sauces and dressings, cream, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. Again, I just don't buy them unless its for a special occassion, as if they are around I just can't resist! When I am running well I am far more likely to eat (and drink) well. When I get injured and motivation wains, my eating habits tend to deteriorate too. Comfort food has a lot to answer for! Fortunately that is not the case right now and as my running milage slowly increases again, so is my water intake and the amount of good, healthy food going in...
posted by Vicky @ 6/13/2006 08:20:00 pm
1 Comments:
At Wed Jun 14, 11:49:00 am,
Chris said…
I've always thought how I would go as a runner in a colder or wetter climate than Melbourne's. Well done on getting out there, and very good timing!
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