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I’m getting my lazy self out there…

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So I’m encouraged.  I’m encouraged by your comments, I’m encouraged now that I know people read blogs still, I’m encouraged to read the emails in my inbox telling me to get over my winter-self and get my lazy ass back out running.

So I did it.  I printed the 10k training schedule I’ve had on my desktop forever and I pencilled in dates to be at each goal.  I marvelled at the fact that Saturday is a day off, whereas Sunday is the longest run of the week – do they not take into account the likelihood that I might be unable to lift my head off the pillow on many Sunday mornings?  Do the writers of these training schedules have any social activity that might somewhat inhibit Sunday training?  From here on in several things will happen.

1.  I will buy new shoes.  I have holes in the top of my running shoes, at the big toe.  I know.  The top.  I can only imagine that my big toes overexert themselves every time I lift my foot. 

2. I will follow said schedule.  Except for the slight change outlined in point 3 below.

3. Saturday will become Sunday and Sunday will remain the day I lie in bed ‘til 9am hoping that I didn’t just bust my whole nutritional plan for the week by eating bad takeaway and consuming unmentionable social drinks.

4. I shall start this training plan on Monday morning by, wait, let’s see, completing a 20 minute run.  Holy cow, we are starting with a 20 minute run? 

So there we go.  I’m putting it out there.  I’ve been running for a year now so this decision shouldn’t be hard but it’s time to get serious.  See my serious face?  The one the kids run from. See, it’s really going to happen.

Anyone want to join me?  Monday is a 20 minute run, Wednesday is a 20 minute run, Friday is a 20 minute run, Saturday is a 30 minute run and Sunday is the day we lie in bed ‘til 9am holding our thumping heads cursing the chinese takeaways from the night before.

And a treat – yep – here’s a treat… as a thank you for all your encouragement in my last post.  Yep, it’s a 10 year old layout from me.  This time next week I’ll be able to post a pile of layouts using new CHA product.  For this week you get the old stuff.  Wasn’t I cute?  No? 

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68 responses to “I’m getting my lazy self out there…”

  1. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    YAY for YOU!!!! I will cheer you on form the sidelines!!! I am not a runner…but I just might join you on a few brisk walks now and then! LOL =) LOVE that serious face…my kids run from mine, too!
    Oh…and that layout is cute…and brings back sooooo many memories of the cut and paste cardstock days!!! He-he…loving the Mrs. G’s bumble bees! I have many layouts with them also!
    Have a Fabulous weekend!!!

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  2. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    YAY for YOU!!!! I will cheer you on form the sidelines!!! I am not a runner…but I just might join you on a few brisk walks now and then! LOL =) LOVE that serious face…my kids run from mine, too!
    Oh…and that layout is cute…and brings back sooooo many memories of the cut and paste cardstock days!!! He-he…loving the Mrs. G’s bumble bees! I have many layouts with them also!
    Have a Fabulous weekend!!!

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  3. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    YAY for YOU!!!! I will cheer you on form the sidelines!!! I am not a runner…but I just might join you on a few brisk walks now and then! LOL =) LOVE that serious face…my kids run from mine, too!
    Oh…and that layout is cute…and brings back sooooo many memories of the cut and paste cardstock days!!! He-he…loving the Mrs. G’s bumble bees! I have many layouts with them also!
    Have a Fabulous weekend!!!

    Reply
  4. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    YAY for YOU!!!! I will cheer you on form the sidelines!!! I am not a runner…but I just might join you on a few brisk walks now and then! LOL =) LOVE that serious face…my kids run from mine, too!
    Oh…and that layout is cute…and brings back sooooo many memories of the cut and paste cardstock days!!! He-he…loving the Mrs. G’s bumble bees! I have many layouts with them also!
    Have a Fabulous weekend!!!

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  5. Bev. Avatar
    Bev.

    Good girl you!! I’m off caravaning for two weeks Monday, but with a hip-replacement to look forward to upon my return, don’t somehow think I will be doing much running this trip. HOWEVER, will be looking forward to the CHA layouts upon my return.
    Keep up the good work Nic, you have SO much spirit!

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  6. Bev. Avatar
    Bev.

    Good girl you!! I’m off caravaning for two weeks Monday, but with a hip-replacement to look forward to upon my return, don’t somehow think I will be doing much running this trip. HOWEVER, will be looking forward to the CHA layouts upon my return.
    Keep up the good work Nic, you have SO much spirit!

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  7. Bev. Avatar
    Bev.

    Good girl you!! I’m off caravaning for two weeks Monday, but with a hip-replacement to look forward to upon my return, don’t somehow think I will be doing much running this trip. HOWEVER, will be looking forward to the CHA layouts upon my return.
    Keep up the good work Nic, you have SO much spirit!

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  8. Bev. Avatar
    Bev.

    Good girl you!! I’m off caravaning for two weeks Monday, but with a hip-replacement to look forward to upon my return, don’t somehow think I will be doing much running this trip. HOWEVER, will be looking forward to the CHA layouts upon my return.
    Keep up the good work Nic, you have SO much spirit!

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  9. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    YES! I’m glad to hear you’re getting back on track. Printing a schedule and buying new shoes… definitely signs of commitment. Not to mention putting it out there on the internet for all to see! I will definitely be back to check up… errr, I mean, check IN on you.
    <3 Barb
    PS That LO is toooo funny. Was that your screen name? Spongewhat?

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  10. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    YES! I’m glad to hear you’re getting back on track. Printing a schedule and buying new shoes… definitely signs of commitment. Not to mention putting it out there on the internet for all to see! I will definitely be back to check up… errr, I mean, check IN on you.
    <3 Barb
    PS That LO is toooo funny. Was that your screen name? Spongewhat?

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  11. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    YES! I’m glad to hear you’re getting back on track. Printing a schedule and buying new shoes… definitely signs of commitment. Not to mention putting it out there on the internet for all to see! I will definitely be back to check up… errr, I mean, check IN on you.
    <3 Barb
    PS That LO is toooo funny. Was that your screen name? Spongewhat?

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  12. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    YES! I’m glad to hear you’re getting back on track. Printing a schedule and buying new shoes… definitely signs of commitment. Not to mention putting it out there on the internet for all to see! I will definitely be back to check up… errr, I mean, check IN on you.
    <3 Barb
    PS That LO is toooo funny. Was that your screen name? Spongewhat?

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  13. Bea Medwecky Avatar
    Bea Medwecky

    Love the LO. All the cute die cuts. Aren’t you glad scrapbooking has grown since those days?
    I’m glad you are buying new shoes. One should never embark on a new fitness routine with holey shoes 🙂

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  14. Bea Medwecky Avatar
    Bea Medwecky

    Love the LO. All the cute die cuts. Aren’t you glad scrapbooking has grown since those days?
    I’m glad you are buying new shoes. One should never embark on a new fitness routine with holey shoes 🙂

    Reply
  15. Bea Medwecky Avatar
    Bea Medwecky

    Love the LO. All the cute die cuts. Aren’t you glad scrapbooking has grown since those days?
    I’m glad you are buying new shoes. One should never embark on a new fitness routine with holey shoes 🙂

    Reply
  16. Bea Medwecky Avatar
    Bea Medwecky

    Love the LO. All the cute die cuts. Aren’t you glad scrapbooking has grown since those days?
    I’m glad you are buying new shoes. One should never embark on a new fitness routine with holey shoes 🙂

    Reply
  17. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Congratulations on making a plan and putting it in writing for all of us to see! Cheering you on from Texas!

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  18. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Congratulations on making a plan and putting it in writing for all of us to see! Cheering you on from Texas!

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  19. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Congratulations on making a plan and putting it in writing for all of us to see! Cheering you on from Texas!

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  20. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Congratulations on making a plan and putting it in writing for all of us to see! Cheering you on from Texas!

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  21. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Do you have a link to the 10k training schedule….you & Cathy Z have me inspired to get my butt moving. Would love to have a copy of it if you have a way to share. Thanks

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  22. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Do you have a link to the 10k training schedule….you & Cathy Z have me inspired to get my butt moving. Would love to have a copy of it if you have a way to share. Thanks

    Reply
  23. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Do you have a link to the 10k training schedule….you & Cathy Z have me inspired to get my butt moving. Would love to have a copy of it if you have a way to share. Thanks

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  24. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Do you have a link to the 10k training schedule….you & Cathy Z have me inspired to get my butt moving. Would love to have a copy of it if you have a way to share. Thanks

    Reply
  25. Beverley Avatar
    Beverley

    Well … I’m about to go out and walk a half marathon … then I think I’ll take a week off but my plan is to try again with the couch to 5k programme … 10k sounds a little out of my reach at the moment but who knows, maybe I’ll get there one day. And nice layout from 10 years ago … it may look different from your current style but the skill and attention to detail is still very much there.

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  26. Beverley Avatar
    Beverley

    Well … I’m about to go out and walk a half marathon … then I think I’ll take a week off but my plan is to try again with the couch to 5k programme … 10k sounds a little out of my reach at the moment but who knows, maybe I’ll get there one day. And nice layout from 10 years ago … it may look different from your current style but the skill and attention to detail is still very much there.

    Reply
  27. Beverley Avatar
    Beverley

    Well … I’m about to go out and walk a half marathon … then I think I’ll take a week off but my plan is to try again with the couch to 5k programme … 10k sounds a little out of my reach at the moment but who knows, maybe I’ll get there one day. And nice layout from 10 years ago … it may look different from your current style but the skill and attention to detail is still very much there.

    Reply
  28. Beverley Avatar
    Beverley

    Well … I’m about to go out and walk a half marathon … then I think I’ll take a week off but my plan is to try again with the couch to 5k programme … 10k sounds a little out of my reach at the moment but who knows, maybe I’ll get there one day. And nice layout from 10 years ago … it may look different from your current style but the skill and attention to detail is still very much there.

    Reply
  29. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    YOU GO GIRL!

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  30. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    YOU GO GIRL!

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  31. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    YOU GO GIRL!

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  32. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    YOU GO GIRL!

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  33. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Well done Nic. I went back to the gym this week after a month off …to a new trainer and she worked me hard and I am hurting!! I am going to Adelaide in September to walk while my daughter runs in the City to Bay for the Heart Foundation…a big first for me. All my kids…5 of them.. will do the run wherever they are..Caboolture, Kingaroy, Adelaide and 2 in England. After losing their Dad to A heart attack my kids are very fitness conscious so now it is Mum’s turn.My son is doing his first and probably last marathon in August….did his last 3 hour run last week. I think he is amazing.
    Keep up the great work.Will think of you as I walk…at my age and with a brumby knee and some arthritis I am afraid running is out but there are other ways and I feel so much better after exercise. Have a great day.

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  34. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Well done Nic. I went back to the gym this week after a month off …to a new trainer and she worked me hard and I am hurting!! I am going to Adelaide in September to walk while my daughter runs in the City to Bay for the Heart Foundation…a big first for me. All my kids…5 of them.. will do the run wherever they are..Caboolture, Kingaroy, Adelaide and 2 in England. After losing their Dad to A heart attack my kids are very fitness conscious so now it is Mum’s turn.My son is doing his first and probably last marathon in August….did his last 3 hour run last week. I think he is amazing.
    Keep up the great work.Will think of you as I walk…at my age and with a brumby knee and some arthritis I am afraid running is out but there are other ways and I feel so much better after exercise. Have a great day.

    Reply
  35. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Well done Nic. I went back to the gym this week after a month off …to a new trainer and she worked me hard and I am hurting!! I am going to Adelaide in September to walk while my daughter runs in the City to Bay for the Heart Foundation…a big first for me. All my kids…5 of them.. will do the run wherever they are..Caboolture, Kingaroy, Adelaide and 2 in England. After losing their Dad to A heart attack my kids are very fitness conscious so now it is Mum’s turn.My son is doing his first and probably last marathon in August….did his last 3 hour run last week. I think he is amazing.
    Keep up the great work.Will think of you as I walk…at my age and with a brumby knee and some arthritis I am afraid running is out but there are other ways and I feel so much better after exercise. Have a great day.

    Reply
  36. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Well done Nic. I went back to the gym this week after a month off …to a new trainer and she worked me hard and I am hurting!! I am going to Adelaide in September to walk while my daughter runs in the City to Bay for the Heart Foundation…a big first for me. All my kids…5 of them.. will do the run wherever they are..Caboolture, Kingaroy, Adelaide and 2 in England. After losing their Dad to A heart attack my kids are very fitness conscious so now it is Mum’s turn.My son is doing his first and probably last marathon in August….did his last 3 hour run last week. I think he is amazing.
    Keep up the great work.Will think of you as I walk…at my age and with a brumby knee and some arthritis I am afraid running is out but there are other ways and I feel so much better after exercise. Have a great day.

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  37. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    You have really committed yourself now by telling us all about your plan. Am not a runner, I’m sticking to the pool thanks, but you go for it and I’ll be cheering for you. LOL

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  38. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    You have really committed yourself now by telling us all about your plan. Am not a runner, I’m sticking to the pool thanks, but you go for it and I’ll be cheering for you. LOL

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  39. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    You have really committed yourself now by telling us all about your plan. Am not a runner, I’m sticking to the pool thanks, but you go for it and I’ll be cheering for you. LOL

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  40. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    You have really committed yourself now by telling us all about your plan. Am not a runner, I’m sticking to the pool thanks, but you go for it and I’ll be cheering for you. LOL

    Reply
  41. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Mmmmmm, I think walking is more my style but I did do a bit of running in my hey day. My ‘hey days’ have long gone!! That layout brought back so many memories of those early scrappy days, but aren’t we glad we did those pages and preserved those memories?

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  42. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Mmmmmm, I think walking is more my style but I did do a bit of running in my hey day. My ‘hey days’ have long gone!! That layout brought back so many memories of those early scrappy days, but aren’t we glad we did those pages and preserved those memories?

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  43. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Mmmmmm, I think walking is more my style but I did do a bit of running in my hey day. My ‘hey days’ have long gone!! That layout brought back so many memories of those early scrappy days, but aren’t we glad we did those pages and preserved those memories?

    Reply
  44. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Mmmmmm, I think walking is more my style but I did do a bit of running in my hey day. My ‘hey days’ have long gone!! That layout brought back so many memories of those early scrappy days, but aren’t we glad we did those pages and preserved those memories?

    Reply
  45. Dayna Howard Avatar
    Dayna Howard

    Hey Nic, where do you get your running schedules from? I really want to start running but don’t really know the best way to go about it???

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  46. Dayna Howard Avatar
    Dayna Howard

    Hey Nic, where do you get your running schedules from? I really want to start running but don’t really know the best way to go about it???

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  47. Dayna Howard Avatar
    Dayna Howard

    Hey Nic, where do you get your running schedules from? I really want to start running but don’t really know the best way to go about it???

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  48. Dayna Howard Avatar
    Dayna Howard

    Hey Nic, where do you get your running schedules from? I really want to start running but don’t really know the best way to go about it???

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  49. coach suitcase Avatar
    coach suitcase

    Hey! I like your blog’s style. Especially the pictures, there are very beautiful Thank you for sharing !

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  50. coach suitcase Avatar
    coach suitcase

    Hey! I like your blog’s style. Especially the pictures, there are very beautiful Thank you for sharing !

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  51. coach suitcase Avatar
    coach suitcase

    Hey! I like your blog’s style. Especially the pictures, there are very beautiful Thank you for sharing !

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  52. coach suitcase Avatar
    coach suitcase

    Hey! I like your blog’s style. Especially the pictures, there are very beautiful Thank you for sharing !

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  53. Deborah Alexander Avatar
    Deborah Alexander

    Glad to see you were encouraged by all the comments. Good on you for starting up the running. I started walking again last week and enjoyed the time out in the sunshine. Looking forward to your new layouts soon! Love the one from 10 years ago – it’s great looking back.

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  54. Deborah Alexander Avatar
    Deborah Alexander

    Glad to see you were encouraged by all the comments. Good on you for starting up the running. I started walking again last week and enjoyed the time out in the sunshine. Looking forward to your new layouts soon! Love the one from 10 years ago – it’s great looking back.

    Reply
  55. Deborah Alexander Avatar
    Deborah Alexander

    Glad to see you were encouraged by all the comments. Good on you for starting up the running. I started walking again last week and enjoyed the time out in the sunshine. Looking forward to your new layouts soon! Love the one from 10 years ago – it’s great looking back.

    Reply
  56. Deborah Alexander Avatar
    Deborah Alexander

    Glad to see you were encouraged by all the comments. Good on you for starting up the running. I started walking again last week and enjoyed the time out in the sunshine. Looking forward to your new layouts soon! Love the one from 10 years ago – it’s great looking back.

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  57. Ginger Avatar
    Ginger

    Good for you Nic on taking the challenge of running that 10K! I admire anyone who runs and you will feel amazing even after those early Sunday mornings!

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  58. Ginger Avatar
    Ginger

    Good for you Nic on taking the challenge of running that 10K! I admire anyone who runs and you will feel amazing even after those early Sunday mornings!

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  59. Ginger Avatar
    Ginger

    Good for you Nic on taking the challenge of running that 10K! I admire anyone who runs and you will feel amazing even after those early Sunday mornings!

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  60. Ginger Avatar
    Ginger

    Good for you Nic on taking the challenge of running that 10K! I admire anyone who runs and you will feel amazing even after those early Sunday mornings!

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  61. elin janne Avatar
    elin janne

    I don`t get this running thing, but I wish you all good things out there on the road!

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  62. elin janne Avatar
    elin janne

    I don`t get this running thing, but I wish you all good things out there on the road!

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  63. elin janne Avatar
    elin janne

    I don`t get this running thing, but I wish you all good things out there on the road!

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  64. elin janne Avatar
    elin janne

    I don`t get this running thing, but I wish you all good things out there on the road!

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  65. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    I always read your blog, but I don’t always comment

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  66. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    I always read your blog, but I don’t always comment

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  67. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    I always read your blog, but I don’t always comment

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  68. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    I always read your blog, but I don’t always comment

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