We are in week 3 of the challenge and it all seems to be going really well. I am personally down a few lbs since the start of the challenge, and I can already feel a difference in my clothing! Wahoo! I've run over 25 miles in the last week and my goal is to hit 1000 in the year 2012! I can do it!
Yesterday, I ran for a solid hour with a friend of mine. We did roughly a little over 6 miles. It was 28 degrees outside, snowing, and the ground was icy in some spots. We ran from the city dock down to Spa Rd. I must confess, I never felt better after a run. She had me run/walk 3/1 intervals. It really made a difference to be able to take a break every 3 minutes and just walk fast. I certainly felt less tired and I got to go a lot longer than I can normally go. Running outside, time also goes by much faster. The run was over much sooner than I had thought it would be!
As for my fellow challengers, everyone seems to be doing really well. For the most part, everyone (with the exception of 2-3) has lost weight. I'm really excited to see how this goes for 9 more weeks and to see if we have anyone that really loses a lot! What is inspiring is to see the people that have lost a lot and have kept it OFF! You know that this isn't easy...so seeing them make the lifestyle change is just really exciting and motivating!
For this week's challenge, I have the group doing interval training either through walking/jogging or on the treadmill at varying speeds/inclines. I think everyone will admit that it is really hard! For me, I think we have to jumpstart our bodies and really force a change. Also, just getting in the habit of getting things done will get them one step closer to getting active!
So we'll see how weigh-in goes on Friday! I am feeling pretty optimistic!
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