I ran the same run I did with my brother and dad on thursday but this time I measured it because they said it was 8km but with a time like 37minutes I was not convinced (even though I pushed myself so hard). So I measured it and it was 7.4km. So 37 minutes was still a really good time and still really happy with that. Even more so because when I ran by myself I only ran 10 seconds slower. Today I ran 10km and I went running with my new orthotics. They felt terrible. I really should not have run with them for such a long run. Especially where I run because I run around the bridges from South Perth (home) to the causeway around to the city and back across the Narrows bridge then back home. I could not cut across due to water!! So I had to stop twice (once to stretch and another to take the orthotics out). My shins are sore and have big blisters on each foot. I should have known better since I am a podiatrist. However with two stops my time was not too bad (53 and half minutes).
I have added some cross training into my training, a) to give me some variety in training, b) not so much strain on my legs. So yesterday I did a 30km bike ride.
I have been eating really well but craving lots of foods lately and getting very hungry. I think it is because of all the long distance stuff I am doing. All in all a pretty good week. Will weigh myself monday so I hope all is good on the scales.

Well I better be off. Have a great weekend all.
Love Amy
xx

I ran the same run I did with my brother and dad on thursday but this time I measured it because they said it was 8km but with a time like 37minutes I was not convinced (even though I pushed myself so hard). So I measured it and it was 7.4km. So 37 minutes was still a really good time and still really happy with that. Even more so because when I ran by myself I only ran 10 seconds slower. Today I ran 10km and I went running with my new orthotics. They felt terrible. I really should not have run with them for such a long run. Especially where I run because I run around the bridges from South Perth (home) to the causeway around to the city and back across the Narrows bridge then back home. I could not cut across due to water!! So I had to stop twice (once to stretch and another to take the orthotics out). My shins are sore and have big blisters on each foot. I should have known better since I am a podiatrist. However with two stops my time was not too bad (53 and half minutes).
I have added some cross training into my training, a) to give me some variety in training, b) not so much strain on my legs. So yesterday I did a 30km bike ride.
I have been eating really well but craving lots of foods lately and getting very hungry. I think it is because of all the long distance stuff I am doing. All in all a pretty good week. Will weigh myself monday so I hope all is good on the scales.

Well I better be off. Have a great weekend all.
Love Amy
xx

The hardest run ever!!

I decided to wait for my dad to go running with him tonight. We were getting ready for a run when my brother said he will join us. It was good to start with as he pushed me. There were 3 tough hills in there tonight and I was buggered after each one. I don't think it helps when you have something to eat one hour before a run. I just wanted to bring it all up but I was starving and couldn't wait till dinner. Anyway after the last hill there was about 2.5km to go and I swear I sprinted the whole way to keep up with Andrew (he is soooo fit). All in all I did 8km in 37 minutes so i'm pretty happy with that! Felt terrible when I finished but feel really good now. As dad said I only have to run that 2 more times for the half marathon! hahaha But I definately won't be running it at that pace. I have been eating pretty well and had a drop in the scales which is promising! Trained well yesterday as well. Looking forward to rest day tomorrow and then 12km on thursday.
Hope everyone is is going well.

Love Amy
xx

On the mend

I just read yesterdays post and i'm sorry about all my whingeing. I am feeling so much better today. I had our state conference yesterday and today and even though I didn't make it yesterday I did today. It all went really well. I got another pair of shoes (free!). I even think i'm going to go for a light run tomorrow. I won't push it but I really want to get back into it. 4 days with no training! I am getting very aggitated and need to do something. I'm not planning for record distances or times but just to ease back into it for next week. Having a quiet night in by myself I might add. My parents are out, my boyfriend has a mates birthday (he did offer to stay in with me, which I thought was sweet but would have felt too guilty) and my brother is never home. So i am going to bed really early tonight. Probably earlier than I thought coz geelong is getting done at the moment! Not much else to report. Hope your having a great weekend.

Love Amy
xx

Tonsolitis!!

I have been really sick the last few days but am feeling more like myself tonight. I started to get an itchy throat on tuesday at work but didn't feel bad in myself. I had a nap after work and then went and did an 11km run and felt awesome (did it in 53.45)- I have had some pain in my shins lately but I had nothing. I have even had running orthotics made for my feet (one of the perks of being a podiatrist, that and free running shoes!!) so I will now have a pair for normal walking and a pair for running. After the run I started to go downhill. Mum had cooked dinner but I could hardly eat any- just felt like throwing up. Then during the night I woke up with the worst sore throat and aching neck and shoulders. I still went to work wednesday but by the time I was leaving my glands were like tennis balls, i could hardly swallow and my body ached all over. That night I woke up drentched in sweat and my sheats were wet too- so gross!! I had a huge fever. It was awful. Anyway off to the doctors who said I looked absolutely terrible and couldn't believe the size of my glands. She said I was lucky the infection had not spread to my kidneys or i didn't have rheumatic fever. I was pretty glad too!! Anyways given strong antibiotics and slowly starting to feel better. I have hardly eaten as it hurts to swallow and been drinking heaps to make sure nothing happens to my kidneys!! I am starting to miss my running, so i hope all my hard work has not gone down the drain with my really good times the last few weeks. Anyways enough of my whineging. Hope everyone is going really well. I have been reading everyones blogs.

Love Amy
xx

Ps. I promise to blog more frequently so please keep reading!!
xxxxx

Sorry it's been soooooooo long!

Hi all,

I can't believe how long its been since my last post. Work has been flat out and time has just got away from me. I have been keeping up with everyone else post. Well i'm into my last week of my program. I don't think i'll make it to my goal weight (but very close) but I have already set my new goals. I have entered myself into the half marathon in perth in Sept and have already started training. I have completed the city to surf before and have always enjoyed running so i'm now going to take it the next step further. I am so excited. I did a 10.5km run yesterday in 52 minutes so was pretty happy with that. I have decided I am not going to have professional photos taken just yet as I want to be at my goal weight before I have them (3 more kilos to go!). I have learnt so much about myself in the last 12 weeks and want to thank Sue and Sharleen for everything. You are both inspirational and will continue to take in all that you have taught me. Thanks heaps. I will still continue to blog. When I do have photos taken I will post them.

Love Amy
xx

Sorry it's been soooooooo long!