Juneathon, DONE!

I don't like that this is my last blog for Juneathon. I'm already thinking about next year! Slightly sad that I didn't run the whole 30 days but I did manage 22, which I'm really proud of.

Today I swam, I noticed that I'm getting better. 10 minutes after work isn't easy as I was hot and achy. The back is improving every day, so as the Osteopath has told me to avoid the gym for a week. I'm going to take a few days rest! Actually I'll probably go swimming on Friday morning, as it's weigh day.

As I few Juneathoners have mentioned their weights, I will too! As I'm following Weight Watchers too, I should have lost something. I've lost nothing! Exactly the same weight as I started. Interesting and annoying. I think my eating what I like at the weekends is the reason.

I've been avoiding the total stats information, as I really don't like numbers and having to total create a decent set of understandable stats something I can do easily.

As I've done more then 1 activity on some days I just counted the running or the main activity.

Here are my 30 days of stats.

22 Days - Running

5 Days - Swimming

2 Days - Pilates

1 Day - Walking

TOTAL KM: 56.86 km

I'll miss reading everyone's blogs, but seeing as I've also learnt to use blogger and google reader I will still be able see what you're all up to.

Stats

Activity - Swimming

Time - 10 minutes

Distance - 12 lengths.

Running again, just!

Weigh in day and an attempt to run is today's agenda.

I wanted to try out Slim Jim's Gym (catchy name) today, as it the other gym I can use with my menbership. I'm lucky that all 3 gyms are within my work area and Liverpool Street station. It's a 'city' gym, which is open 24hours Monday to Friday and it's closed at weekends.

I wondered down to the changing rooms, which are massive and have hair and make-up stations. I was so impressed I took a picture!

I've now drunk 2 large glasses of rose, so my blog is gonna be a little squiffy!

I started running and after 10 minutes, my back really started to hurt. I carried on for the full 15 and I'm now starting to wish I had finished. My back really hurts. I'm can't sit at my desk for long and even with a few glasses of wine, it still hurts. I have a birthday weekend, so I'm not going to think about it and drink until it stops hurting! (not really, but it makes me sound hardcore)

Stats
Activity - Gym Running
Distance - 2.41km
Time - 15.01 mins
Calories - 169
Pace - 6' 12"
WW Activity Points - 2

I'm a Mayor

The back is still not good, so today is the last time I run. I have an appointment to see the osteopath tomorrow, so I'll be swimming for the rest of Juneathon. I don't want to give up now. I've done 3 weeks! My gym still has cold water and no air conditioning, so going to another gym will be nicer.

This mornings foursquare checkin meant I am now the Mayor of Bankside Heath Club hurrah! According to the stats, it only took 12 checkins. If I'd have know that I would have been mayor ages ago!

The run today wasn't bad and my back didn't hurt while I ran, but sitting down at my desk has made the pain come back. :-(

I have a pile of washing to sort out tonight, so I thought I would get my post done this morning. Now for my morning cuppa.

Stats
Activity - Gym Running
Distance - 3.25km
Time - 20.09 mins
Calories - 277
Pace - 6' 11"
WW Activity Points - 2.5

It's Football Friday

I have another busy weekend planned, so this is going to be a quick post.

Today's was a shorter one, my muscles are starting to ache all the time. I woke up feeling like I'd had no sleep I hate that. I had a cheeky weigh in at home and knew I had put on some weight this week, so I was dreading Weight Watchers.

After 2 days not not being able to use my iPod, I made sure the thing had power and that I would be able to use my Nike+ stats. I think the technology is making me more obsessed. Now I have nikey levels to make me/keep me motivated.

Another false start with the new legging meant I had to hoik them up a few times or they would have ended at my ankles. I must have look ridiculous. Eventually my sweaty body kept them up and I didn't need to hold them up.

I manage a respectful 2.2 km. Couldn't be arsed to go swimming, so I spent the extra time straightening my hair.

As I suspected a little gain on the scales today. 1.5lbs which is rubbish, but my leader was really lovely and said the extra exercise I'm doing will take a while to catch up with my body. I told her my shape and changed and that I didn't feel heavier. She said the scales aren't always right and that I should stick with it. Interesting, but that still means I should hand over my cash! Might stop going before our holiday in the Lakes. Although I do still want the keychain, so maybe I'll stop once I get that. I need to loose 4lbs for that. I'm an idiot!

Distance - 2.2km
Time - 13.25 mins
Calories - 155
Pace - 6' 02"
WW Activity Points - 1

Run Deepa Run

I've not done a long run this week and with weigh day being tomorrow, I have to use Market Sports and I will probably swim tomorrow. Which reminds me I have to refill my shampoo and conditioner bottles.

I made a little detour to the gym to see if I could spot the fat cat of Southwark. I wanted to take his picture, to prove that he's a big fella! I was too late I woman had already spotted him and was stroking him. I'll try again next week. I will take his picture by the end of Juneathon.

Having enough clean running gear is getting to be a challenge too. I bought a new pair of size 12 leggings. I've never bought a size 12 in my life! Then again, I bought a smaller size on purpose.

I started off well, but had to pause to pull the leggings up. They weren't too big, just needed adjusting. The iPod had already died on me, so I plugged into the telly. I started on level 8 and after 10 minutes, moved to 9. After 20 minutes, I moved it 9.5 for the last bit. I did start clock watching for the last 5 minutes, I was finding it hard to keep going. I was already sweating buckets and aching, but I had to keep going. It was such a good run, I really liked that I beat my 4k time again!

I was really glad I had Pilates at lunch time. It's one of my favourite exercise activities. My teacher is good cos and makes sure you're doing the exercises correctly. From the ones we did today, I'm sure it's gonna hurt tomorrow!

Stats
Activity1 - Gym Running
Time - 26.45 minutes
Distance - 4km
Calories - 273
WW Activity Points - 3.5

Activity2 - Pilates
Time - 60 minutes
WW Activity Points - 2.5

Another Day Another Run

I'm bash the blog out this morning, so I can enjoy the evening watching crap telly. Chris going to a a geek drinks thing, so I have the telly to myself!

It is press day and I should have started working, but I start at 10 and I still have 12minutes...

I bought a new t-shirt from the Nike Outlet in Salford at the weekend. I made Chris take a picture of me this morning, cos I like that it says Run Run Run. Simple thing init!

I'd forgotten my waterbottle, so decided to get the one from my desk. I put my lunch in the fridge and headed to the gym. Once I go into the changing rooms I realised that I'd left my iPod on my desk, too late to go back upstairs and I was gonna have to go for it with out any sound or Nike+ stats. Oh well.

I manged a decent 20 minutes and upped the level for the second 10. The gym is being rubbish recently and the showers have been cold. Today was a cold shower morning. I don't mind it once in a while, but once a week is rubbish. It's hot in the changing rooms and trying to put on make-up while still sweating it not easy!

Stats
Activity - Gym Running
Time - 20mins
Distance - 3k
Calories - 199

Spa Morning and a Visit to Leicester

This morning I went straight to the hotel gym. I'd booked a back massage for 9.30am and knew I needed to get the running done, so I didn't undo the nice work. This time I had to use the broken treadmill, which didn't let me change the level. I had to run on level 8.9 the whole time. My Nike+ worked all the way through and I have proper stats.

The therapist lead me to the relaxation room, to sit before my appointment. It big sofas, relaxing music and a water fountain. I necked loads of water, cos I was thirsty and hot from the run. She chose a massage oil good for exercised muscles and worked her magic. Lovely

Before we drove back to London, we went to visit my parents in Leicester. Actually it was to eat a home made dinner and to visit my nephew Aryan. He's nearly 4 months and I try and see him when I get chance.

Stats
Activity - Gym Running
Distance - 2.2km
Time - 14 mins
Calories - 147

Spicy Hot Poached Beancurd

A hangover isn't the best way to start the day. The hot night and the small amount of wine last night are clearly to blame.

To celebrate our 5 years since we met anniversary, I decided that Chris and I should spend the weekend in one of our favourite cities, Manchester. The last time we stayed in a hotel, that had a good spa and gym, called the Macdonald. There is an ulterior motive...

We finally left the London via the recycling centre in Leyton. We had a few wine bottles, that needed to be thrown out. The drive wasn't too bad, we made it in just over 4 hours. With a 30 minute stop at the services.

Once we made it to the hotel, I headed straight to the gym. I still had to get my Nike+ working! I liked having a mini mission. It keeps me motivated. The treadmill was quite impressive, it had a touch screen with integrated TV. The iPod Touch was a better choice, as it's bigger screen is easier to use, while you're running. The notes app, is also good to make a note of the treadmills stats.

We still had time to wonder the city before the England V USA game started. We headed to out favourite restaurant, Red Chilli in Chinatown, they do massive portions and they do an amazing chili filled bean curd dish (top i bowl) I didn't think the three chili icons meant that it was that hot! It blows your head off.


We waddled back to the hotel to watch the rest of the game in the bar. The Weatherspoons and bars around Piccadilly were full and neither one of us wanted to join the scary drunks. We ordered our drinks and sat next to a group of people, once we sat down we realised they were American! We didn't talk they were too engrossed in the soccer.

Stats
Activity1 - Gym Running
Distance - 2.48km
Time - 2omins
Calories - 177

Oh and the motive was the food! You guys should know me better ;-)

Red Wine Friday

I have a mission. I want to get my Nike+ working. Last night when I couldn't get it to work, I made Chris help me and he did it straight away. Now that the things are linked all I had to do was test it out.

I went straight to the treadmills to test out the Nike+, it still wasn't working. I gave up and carried on running. From now on I'm going to use the iPod Touch instead. It has the software already installed and isn't struggling to keep up the connection. Once I did the 15minutes running I headed to the pool. I've not swam for a few weeks. This morning I was quicker and wasn't out of breath so much. I managed 15 minutes, which is better that what I used to be able to do. It was really surprising to see that I wasn't out of breath. Before I started running I found it really hard to do 5 minutes. It's great to see the benefits of the extra exercise I've been doing.

Now it was time to head to Weight Watchers. The leader immediately greeted me with 'great the rain didn't stop you'. On the scales I went, I'd lost 1lb! Yay, but I still need to loose another pound to get my keychain. :-(

With my weekly progress I treated myself to a glass of red wine at lunch. I'm drinking one now too. I'm not a saint, just enjoying Juneathon!

Stats
Activity1 - Gym Running
Distance - 2.1km
Time - 15minutes
Calories - 144

Activity2 - Swimming
Distance - 13 lengths of a very short pool (325 meters)
Time - 15minutes

I have a new Gadget

I've not been able blog from work today. Wednesday is press day and in the world of TV listings magazines, once the schedules lock and the magazine gets printed.

An empty gym this morning. Very strange. I got to pick the treadmill I like, the one where you can't see in the mirror. I don't like seeing myself sweating and looking bright red.

I went straight to level 9. This morning I used the Jubilee line and didn't have the 30 minute walk, which gets me all hot and sweaty, even before I've made it into the gym. I decided I was going to run 2k and use the rowing machine for 15 minutes, which would make my cardio workout 30 minutes. I'm not a big fan of the rower, I don't really enjoy it. 15 minutes, is the most I've use it, but I don't think I got much out of it. I'm going to try the rower first next time.

Before I started Juneathon, I thought about getting the Nike+ Running gadget. I'm massive gadget fiend and want anything that's new. I'm also a Mac not PC! So the a gadget, that works perfectly with my iPod Nano (bought in 2005), is great. I ordered the Nikey thing using my nectar points, so all that swiping at Sainsburys paid off! It was delivered this morning, so I'm well exited about seeing my stats tomorrow. I'm gonna go, cos I need to read the maunal before tomorrows run!

Stats
Activity1 - Gym Running
Time - 14mins
Distance - 2km
Calories - 144

Activity2 - Rowing Machine
Time - 15mins
Distance - 2.6km
Calories - 135

4k Tuesday

I'm wearing my Weight Watchers pedometer today. No reason, just felt like it. I just took the picture to show how many steps I'd walked so far. (13.45pm)I think you're supposed to to 10k.

Anyway, back to Juneathon. Today I was determined to have a proper run. I've been tired and have done little runs. I had my Audio Fuel and I was ready. The gym was packed and I ended up with a treadmill without a telly. I quite like breakfast TV without the sound.

I started well and kept my pace consistent. By the 20 minutes, I was actually enjoying it. I managed my best run yet. I think I'm gonna do little runs during the week and a 4k one every Tuesday. That way I can see it I beat my previous time.

Stats
Activity - Gym Running
Time - 30mins
Distance - 4.1km
Calories - 204