It has been awhile since I've updated my blog on my progress with everything.
First off, let's talk about my weight loss goals. So far I have lost a total of 15 pounds. WOO! I'm back in the size pants I wore last summer, which means I'm track to be in my high school size jeans by the end of the year. Seeing results has made it more motivational to continue with my healthy eating habits and my workout routines.
Speaking of workout routines, my half marathon training has help IMMENSELY! I'm running 2-4 miles 3-4 times a week now. I unfortunately have not been able to do the group training runs with Team In Training, but I've staying up on the mileage week by week. One thing I have learned while running is to control my pace. In the beginning of the week I usually run an 11:00 min mile, as the week goes I lower the time by 30 seconds. I think it's helped my endurance and to strengthen my leg muscles. I've started adding sprints and walks in between the runs too.
SOME STATISTICS:
First Run: Average time 14:30/mile, lots of walking in between running
Current Runs: Average time 10:30/mile, occasional walking
I've adjusted my time by 4 minutes! (Thank you Nikeplus for helping me keep a record). I've discovered that using Pandora radio keeps me more entertained during my runs, considering it plays a variety of music. The playlist I origionally designed made me unmotivated and bored, since I knew ALL of the songs coming up.
Now that it's starting to get hot has Hyades, I'm going to swim laps. I have to measure the distance so I can have a proper count of "Mileage". Not really sure how to do that though.
Now to update everyone on my fundraising, I have received $60 in a check form that I need to send to LLS so my website total will be updated. I have sold over 150 wristbands, which is roughly $300, so we are at about $1,200 raised. I still have 2 fundraising events, more wristbands to sell, and a "Pennies for Paxten" jar for spare change. My husband and I have decided to sell Koozies too, who doesn't want a nice soda/beer can cover? I'm making a sugar body scrub and ceramic drink coasters also. I've sent out over 70 letters to family, friends, and major businesses asking for donations. So far I haven't had any luck, but it's not too late to get a few extra dollars. My minimum was to raise $1,000 so anything about that won't disappoint me--even though I set my goal at $10,000.
