This morning I went on an hour and a half walk down the Rillato River Walk. This was my first time on this trail and I fell in love with it!! I have a feeling this is going to be my new training tool to get my to start running. I really want to start running again and what a better way than on this path. It will get me outdoors and not so bored like I get with the treadmill AKA DREADMILL!!!
However, in order for me to run I need shoes to run in....wouldnt that be nice to have comfy shoes that dont give you blisters on y our feet, and everytime you walk you have to waddle like a penguin. Well I guess thats what I get for leaving my shoes at my parents and having to resort to my old, shoes that are way to small. Those are going out!
So along with needing new running shoes I was looking at the Nike iPod. I could be rockin and running! I have to think about it because im not sure how much the Nike shoes cost, I will have to find out. I already have the iPod so thankfully I dont have to buy that! I have to really think if I need it because I have other costs to worry about like BILLS!
Eating has been good, better than before. Of course I have some temptations thrown at me and all I can do is try my hardest to push them and get over it.
One thing I learn every single day is im only human and that I make mistakes and I should be happy im healthy and trying my hardest to make a change. I should be happy for how far I have come!!
Onto other news, this weekend I fly to San Fransico for a mini vacation!
Im super excited!!! I need some time away and what a better way than in the amazing city!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!!!!!!
P.S. Im going to get to everyone's journal!!! Sorry its taken me so long!!!
Posted By: hey alexia
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01/09/2008 15:16
Holy Cow
This is the first time I have seen your blog...you did good girl! You lost so much weight ! You should be so proud!
I bought the Nike Ipod kit and shoes last year. It is neat to keep track of all your workout data on the Ipod and even be able to upload it to the Nike Plus site to keep a record. However, the "pod" that goes in your shoe does work somewhat like a pedometer, and depends on your stride length for it's accuracy. I was walking on a 1/2 mile path last year when I got mine, and depending on whether I was walking faster or slower from time to time, the voice that tells you how far you've gone would come before or after my actual measured mile. Sometimes it was just barely off...other times a good bit off!
I got mine when they were first introduced, and bought the shoes, but since that time, you can now buy "pod" holders that can be fastened to your shoe laces, meaning you can use the pod with any shoe. I was not happy with the Nike shoe, so I quit wearing them...Brooks is the only shoe that I can consistantly get a good fit from pair to pair. If you already have the Ipod, you can get the shoe pod/transmitter kit at Target for 29.95, and I saw the Pod holder for shoelaces at Fleet Feet Sports(if you have one in your area)for about $10 or less. If you want to try it out, that might be the best way to go before investing in a $100 pair of shoes that might not be suited to your foot. I'm sure others that have used can tell you of their experiences, and maybe clarify better than I! Happy (running) Trails!
Yay, I'm excited that you'll be running! Maybe we could go run sometime. I haven't done rillito yet, just walked it for just half a mile near the Trader Joes on Campbell. Maybe that's where I'll go for my Saturday run.
Have fun in SF! I love it there, we usually go every November for a Salsa even. I can't wait to go back.
~summer
Posted By:
01/09/2008 19:13
Wow...
your pictures are truly amazing! I hope how soon I can post "after" shots like yours...haha. The new trail you have pictured is beautiful, I can see why you'd want to run there. :) Have fun in San Francisco...I've always wanted to visit the West Coast...I've been sheltered here in Virginia for too long...haha.
To live so close to such a beautiful trail! I wish I had something like that close to where I live.Running is all about the shoes that's for sure. There is nothing worse than blisters! You mini-vacation sounds lovely! Have a wonderful time!
Posted By:
01/09/2008 20:22
Running!
Running outside is so awesome. I am scared to run on a treadmill. Disaster seems to follow me.
Sounds like you are doing great in 2008 so far! Keep up the great work. You're my EP Eliminator!
You gonna drop in on me?! I know how hard it is when all you want to do is sightsee & stuff, but if you have time, let me know. I'm just a hop, skip, & a jump away. Promise me you will go to Nordtrom at the San Francisco Center!!! It's 6 floors of heaven....and they have a spa!! Oh, but what do you care, so does the one in Scottsdale! LOL The spa at Nordstrom are quite rare, ya know.
Bridget is right about the ipod kit. It sounds like a good idea, but its not accurate. It also makes it harder to listen to music. Every time I would hit pause, it would stop calculating my pace. Ugh.
I wonder if we have a trail similar to that in the Phoenix area. It looks awesome!
have fun and I love your mentality that you're only human. We should eat right 85 - 90% of the time :)
Posted By:
01/10/2008 09:33
check you out!
Hey, where is your updated pics! I think that I am going to start doing mine monthly on here, maybe it will help me see my progress. Have fun on your mini vacation! I am going to Gatlinburg Tn next week and Orlando the following weekend. I love getting away from things for the weekend! Take lots of pics. Hey do you have a myspace?
