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Clifford Chinn
Fitness Guru
Posts: 415
Clifford Chinn
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they haev to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary.
Impossible is NOTHING.
(I freakin LOVED that ad campaign)
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2008 19:07 - Edited by: TEAMCHINA
I missed my goal of a 25 minute run, but I finished my first 5k ever today at 27:57. Not bad, considering that prior to January I'd never tried running anything further than one and a half miles and my initial time for this run was in the 40 minute range. All and all, I'm proud to have finished it in under 30 minutes, but I had too much juice left at the end, which tells me I didn't push hard enough during the run so, being the usual perfectionist that I am, I know I could have done better and, next time, I will! Save nothing for the walk back to the car!
As far as todays run, it was a little cold today so I had trouble breathing initially (getting over a sinus infection and I'm not used to cold air in the lungs), and it's been too cold for me to be outside training (it actually snowed last weekend... in Seattle! That's not weather, it's BS!) for the past few weeks so I pretty much ran this after several weeks on a treadmill, but it felt good to get this one done. I've got another run on May 10th, and it's even earlier in the morning so I better get used to the outside running conditions quick! (Let's see if I can't get my 25 minute run then!)
No finish-line photos because my friend that was supposed to be on camera duty slept in; she was out until like 6am last night or something, heh.
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Neesha D
Fitness Guru
Posts: 291
Neesha D
I'm at student, working to get a Masters in Computer Science. I like to read, write, run, climb, and swim. Although I haven't climbed much recently. I'm currently training for a half marathon on Aug. 17th.
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2008 19:25
Congrats. 
I seem to have a hard time pacing myself for runs, in the sense that I always run way to slowly and always feel like I could keep going when I finish.
It's hard to figure out how hard to push yourself so that you don't finish feeling like you could run it again, but also so you don't bomb after the first half.
Good luck on the next one, and let us know how your time improves.
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Mindy Lu
traineo Regular
Posts: 47
Mindy Lu
I'm a dancer, just now learning how to take better care of my body! I'm also a foodie and an advertising professional - not sure which of the three I like best. I like snowboarding, calico kittens, collecting badass hoodies and sneakers, poker, crude humor, the fine arts, and colorful socks.
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2008 20:39
YAY CLIFF!! I've already said this but I'm so proud of you!
(and yeah... i'm the friend that totally slept in...)
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Lori S.
traineo Newbie
Posts: 4
Lori S.
Lori. Started out 2 years ago at 224...went thru a divorce and lost 30 lbs easily. :) Over the past year I have just changed my eating habits and started to become more active.
I'm loving how I look. I haven't been this weight for over 10 years!
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2008 21:29
Awesome news!! Way to go!!
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THE NEW ME
The Master
Posts: 2856
THE NEW ME
HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002
HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170
CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07
-LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148-
achieved
new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15
not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5
(total weight loss during challenge=
15.5 pounds)
-RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7
new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed
new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and
Dec 15.-achieved
-LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved
CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15
-LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead)
-RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07
new goal-6 miles by March 15 at
5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun)
-LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6)
6 month progress
-lost 25. 4 pounds
-lost 9% body fat
-ran 0-5 miles
Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15
-goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer
-main goal gain lean mass
Daily goals-
-follow meal plan and move every day
Goal of beating personal best-
run a marathon
weekly goals
-gain muscle to the best of my ability
3 month goals
-see above-reestablish every 3 months
12 month goals
-maintain all the above goals
ultimate long term goal
-be fit, healthy and confident with body
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# Posted: 26 Apr 2008 23:02
congrats cliff! thats amazing! great job!!!
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Danielle Gorman
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 83
Danielle Gorman
I am a student in university so we all know what that means....
The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back.
23 pounds down, 27 to go.
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# Posted: 27 Apr 2008 00:55
Congratulations! I hope that on my first 5k my friend doesn't sleep in...:P
But great milestone!
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Clifford Chinn
Fitness Guru
Posts: 415
Clifford Chinn
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they haev to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary.
Impossible is NOTHING.
(I freakin LOVED that ad campaign)
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# Posted: 27 Apr 2008 05:04
Quoting: mindymlu (and yeah... i'm the friend that totally slept in...) Haha, I wasn't naming names!
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Cindy N
Fitness Guru
Posts: 733
Cindy N
Goals This Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk
Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days
Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days
Goals Last Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though
Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close!
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :(
Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse
May Goals:
Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE!
Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12
Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5)
Upcoming:
Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting)
10K in September 2008
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# Posted: 27 Apr 2008 14:42
Awesome, Cliff!!! You didn't miss your goal by much, and while still recovering from a sinus infection too! Congrats!!!
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Kathy O
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 200
Kathy O
I have been working out regularly since Sept 07. I've been here several times in the past BUT this time the change is going to last a LIFETIME!!
I am the mother of a ten year old competitive figure skater (which takes alot of my time). I work fulltime and my hubbie works away. Time is a challenge!!!
I would like to lose 20lbs by July 1.
I resolve to:
Short term (by June 1, 2008):
1. Get back on track after my vacation in Cuba (April 7 - 16, 2008)
2. cardio 5x/week including trying to get back to running if my achillis tendon will ever heal!
3. weight train 3-4 x per week
4. Drink 64 oz water per day (this will be the biggest challenge!)
5. Obtain a Normal BMI (154 lb)!
Midterm Goals (by July 1, 2008):
1. Continue with short term
2. Try to increase mileage to run a 10 km race around Canada Day (July 1, 2008)
3. Try to find a 10 km race to run between June 15 - July 15, 2008
4. Obtain goal weight (currently set at 150 lb but maybe 144 lb) - BMI around 23
5. Continue weight training
Long term (By March 31, 2009):
1. To still be at this in 12 months time (the exercise and health habits not the weight loss part!)
2. To maintain a BMI of around 23!
3. To run a half marathon...if all works out...Myrtle Beach Half Marathon Feb 2009
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# Posted: 27 Apr 2008 20:29
Wow that is great! The first run takes alot of getting used to race conditions as well. Great time for going from treadmill to road race!
My problem is starting off too fast...I get caught up with the crowd and forget all about my training and sprint the first portion and then fade half way through.
We have to come to a happy medium...start out just fast enough while having enough to make it to the end with nothing left over!
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Cynthia P
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 180
Cynthia P
My current weight loss journey started in October 2006 with 112 pounds to lose.
Check on my progress at http://www.garbagethatgoo.com!
It's not my first time losing weight, but I feel committed to making it the last time. I mean to reach goal and stay there!
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# Posted: 27 Apr 2008 22:02
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