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Hi! And welcome back to my blog! For those of you who are new here; hi! I'm Sarah and welcome to the written version of my thoughts!
Today, as promised in the previous post (Post : Cerita Semalam) I'm gonna update you on this month's challenge. For those of you who have absolutely no idea about what I'm talking about, no worries, here's the deal.
I've decided that every month I will set a goal to reach. I decided to do this because :
A) I've never joined a marathon, and I always talk about joining a marathon. what better way than actually finally joining a marathon!
B) I went through a life-changing experience. (Check out the 'Trip to the Oncologist' entry to read it in full) and I realise that even though I am cancer free, life is very short.
C) I want to actually become lean. and feel what its like to not be 'chubby'
D) I'm too comfortable in my comfort zone, so this is my way of breaking out of my comfort zone.
Because of the factors above (and many other factors) I've decided to participate in the TM Fan Run which is organised by the telco provider here in Malaysia.
Now back to the main topic :
THE UPDATE OF MY PREPARATION
Its been 2 weeks of training and I have another 2 weeks to go.
(disclaimer : I'm not a professional training or any sort, I do whats best for my body and I exercise with caution and hopefully don't injure myself along the way)
Now, I'm not starting as a completely newbie. I've ran long distance before and I consider myself 'able to exercise without collapsing'. However, I've never went for a 10 KM run. So I do consider myself fresh in this area and I learn from various sources and people who actually do marathons and long distance runs.
WEEK 1 :
Day 1 (7/8/2014)
Run/Walk - I took it easy, because it was quite sometime since I last ran. So I went slow, but I went for distance. I ran about 2.4 KM in 26 minutes. I felt normal as I took my time and I didn't rush into sprinting. I also track my running with Nike+ running & Polar GPS & Heart rate monitor. It gives me a general idea of my distance, speed and time. However, I'm not going for speed. I'm training to be able to finish strong.
Day 2 (8/8/2014)
Cross training - I actually created a program fro myself using Nike+ Training Club. Its difficult for me to physically get my butt to the gym to exercise or go for a swim. So what better way than to create a program and have my phone act like my little personal trainer. (I sound like I'm being paid to advertise them....-__-) but no, I'm not being paid (although I think they should hahaha)
Day 3 (9/8/2014)
Run/Walk - I went further than before. 3.15 km in 26 mins. I was really pushing myself and I am quite proud.
Day 4 (10/8/2014)
Horse Riding - ok so today I cheated a bit. After Riding, I went out and had a huge meal for myself followed by coffee and cake. hahaha
Day 5 (11/8/2014)
Rest day - rested. Like for real. hahaha
Day 6 (12/8/2014)
Run/walk - 3.15 KM
Day 7 (13/8/2014)
Run/ Walk - 2.88KM
WEEK 2:
Day 8 (14/8/2014)
walk : 1 KM- Walked to the office
Day 9 (15/8/2014)
Run : 1 KM- Morning Run.
Day 10 (16/8/2014)
Horse riding : in the rain!
Day 11 (17/8/2014)
Rest day
Day 12 (18/8/2014)
Cross-training-worked on my upper body
Day 13 (19/8/2014)
Run : 2.4km 20 mins. This was a time run. I managed to complete 2.4 km in 20 mins. went slow and steady and the final few seconds where I pushed on to beat the time. I realised as I was doing that, I was constantly telling myself to stop and slow down. That I wouldn't be able to beat the clock. I'm glad I stopped myself from doing that and I pushed on. (According to Khairul, who has the ability to see people's aura, my personality contradicts each other. I don't do it to other people. But I do it to myself. 1 side of me is friendly, supportive, great and an extrovert. The other side to me is that I am cold, harsh and an introvert. which is true. But I am genuine when I work. Just that I constantly bring myself down)
Day 14 (20/8/2014)
Cross-Training: intense 30 min workout using Nike+ training club. I also created a program for myself to work on. That involves a variety of work outs and running. Also balances out the rest days (as you can see, I lack in that. hahaha)
And that's it! my workout progress so far. :D its getting late and I think its time for me to say good night and for those of you who's day just started, good morning!
Till next time!
Xx,
Sarah
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