Today was a very good day. This often happens on the day after a tough one, IF, I handle the difficult one in a positive way. I felt great about how yesterday was handled and this fueled a fabulous one today.
I felt driven to accomplish some things today. I made great progress at work, was able to capture a very short nap on a break and returned to work this afternoon ready to finish the workday. I ran a couple of errands after work before heading out to the lake for a jog along this weekend's Carter's Run for Autism 5K course.
I skipped ahead in the C25K program, all the way to the Free Run--where you jog as long as you want/can. After a few stretches, I started and didn't stop one time during the course. I finished back at my vehicle, looked down at the C25K app long enough to notice how far I jogged: 3.07 miles. So close! Just three tenths shy of a 5K! I've been buzzing all evening, since.
It feels great to state a goal, something I've never accomplished and quite honestly had a hard time convincing myself it was even possible, then working toward it and seeing it through. It wasn't too long ago when I was overly excited about jogging five minutes without stopping. How quickly it can progress! I'm thrilled.
I did run into an issue at the end. I didn't know how to stop the free run. There's no time limit. I hit pause--and that just stopped the music. I pressed everything else besides the "quit" button--then thought, well--I guess I should try that one. Pressed it and the app wanted to make sure I realized what I was doing. I cancelled the quit and it kept going. I just wanted my stats!!! It kept going. I was done. I hit quit again, this time confirming my intention and hoping it would then give me a report. Nope. It acted like it never happened. What??? That just happened!!!!
I picked up some fried catfish for dinner tonight, pairing it with my favorite sweet potato veggie pan prepared medley. It was fantastic.
Hitting the pillow feeling wonderful about this day. I'm confident, come Saturday, I can get through the 5K without stopping or walking.
My Tweets Today:
Dark roast with half & half (2 tblspns) X 2 cups. Good Wednesday morning! 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/uTBbX1Aeco
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Two scrambled whole eggs topped with 126g avocado seasoned w/saltNpepper, 6.4oz pear & 80g strawberries. 470 cal. pic.twitter.com/45aPBP12aV
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Getting a head start on the water today. Goal is to get this 4 cups in before a lunch refill. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/ghIYhTy7gY
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
4 cups water bottle refill. May be the earliest I've hit #watergoal #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/QEk65uaMcI
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/OVBDb72E1E
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Bean (130g) & Muenster (2 slices) tostadas w/32g olives, lettuce, tomato & 30g lght sr crm. 229g cantaloupe. 491 cal. pic.twitter.com/VA6SbutDim
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Afternoon dark roast to go with 3 tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/dfNFrJumPB
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Afternoon fruit: 4oz banana & 161g gala apple. 153 cal. pic.twitter.com/XedJ90FJpw
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Training run at the lake starts now. This is where the official 5K will be this Saturday morning. I'm going to run the course. #letsdothis
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
I press "quit" on top right hand corner. It queried, "are you sure?" And I'm like, "heck yeah, I'm sure!!" Then stats lost. Uhg. Oh well.
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Frustrated look. On the C25K Free Run, how do you stop it? I ran 3.07 miles, 3/10 away from a 5K & I wanted stats!!! pic.twitter.com/GxhloGtsqk
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
3.07 miles. I don't know if it's because I'm at the lake in the wide open spaces, or what. But my inner voice suggested I stop several times
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
The accountability of the pre-tweet, app, stated goals to support friends and knowing the GPS was locked in & the clock was ticking, fueled.
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
The lake has outdoor showers. That's tempting. Very tempting. pic.twitter.com/K1SqnKhilp
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Natural string cheese. 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/RCSH5VV7WD
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 23, 2015
Barista just politely offered me some complimentary pastry samples. Oh dear, if she only knew. :) There was a time... pic.twitter.com/NJEyha48bj
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
A few things... pic.twitter.com/DAjGGz9PQ4
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
Grande (medium) size dark roast pour over with 2 tablespoons half & half. My "treat" for running 3.07 this evening! pic.twitter.com/RkPpq5zbJi
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
To the gentleman who pulled out in front of me: Your impatience just cost me $83 dollars in broken eggs. #eggshortage pic.twitter.com/LUvBZGzILS
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
Okay, $83 might be a slight exaggeration and my bad for not securing them in the most protective way. But still! My goodness... :)
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
I'm fairly predictable. I just know what I like! Tonight's familiar side dish. Sweet potato, zucchini and red onion. pic.twitter.com/zU8iMwXK6g
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
Two cups with dinner exceeds #watergoal #watertracking #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/rX2i5EBLO4
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
Dinner in MFP... pic.twitter.com/ThpRsPnPbK
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
One of my favs. Fried catfish (approx 1.33 filets, strip cut), swt.potato (345g), zucchini & onion w/oospray. 689 cal pic.twitter.com/m55Rr4ib3o
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
7oz pear & 166g apple served on the plate my youngest daughter made in kindergarten. :) #lastfoodofday 203 cal. pic.twitter.com/hqWofHAPPu
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 24, 2015
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
Oh no, the broken eggs!! They're so high right now:(. Wow, congrats on your 3 mile run! Jane
ReplyDeleteJane, thank you!! I know! The egg shortage due to bird flu is seriously affecting my budget! :) The price has effectively doubled around here. I use about 28 eggs a week... nearly 8 bucks worth at the current prices... It's like I have a 32 dollar a month "egg payment."
DeleteThe run was so important to me. I wanted to prove I could do it. Now, I'm planning a good elliptical session tonight instead of a run, then I'll be ready in the morning. Wish me luck on the official 5K tomorrow!! Excited and a little nervous, too! Thank you so much, Jane!
Good luck, Sean! You'll do great!
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