Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Update ... Its been too long
Wow, so I totally forgot about this page in the midst of my hectic schedule. Running is getting easier and easier. Last weekend I ran my first 8 mile stretch without stopping. I have signed up for a 10K run to support a local school foundation on Saturday. I am scheduled to run 9 miles on Sunday ( according to my training plan) so I think I might continue running after the 10K until I reach 9 miles. It doesn't sound like fun, but I'd rather get my run out of the way when it is almost over, than to start all over again the next day. However, I am feeling pretty confident that I will be able to run it without any problems. Now all I need to do is raise enough money to actually be able to get to run in my Half-Marathon in April. I am soooo excited!!
Lindsey is getting really excited now too! He has discovered that it is not his knees that were hurting him, but rather his IT band. After learning how to stretch it and a new brace, he is able to comfortably run 3 miles. So, he has signed up to run a 5K at the same race as my 10K!! I hope to remember to post some pictures of our race for you this weekend.
Have a splendid night!
Lindsey is getting really excited now too! He has discovered that it is not his knees that were hurting him, but rather his IT band. After learning how to stretch it and a new brace, he is able to comfortably run 3 miles. So, he has signed up to run a 5K at the same race as my 10K!! I hope to remember to post some pictures of our race for you this weekend.
Have a splendid night!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The First 5 Miles!!
I can't believe I just ran 5 MILES!! Today's run was hard. Not sure why, but it was hard to get into a good groove. I guess it was because my mind knew how far I was actually going to run today. I always take my phone with me when I run. I like having the ability to call for help if I need to and there are a few applications that I use as well.
The first app that I use while running is called GPS PAL. This is a free app from Columbia. I like it because it is easy to use and you don't have to stay in the app for the tracking to keep going. Here are the stats from my run today:
Time: 59:58
Net Elevation: -9 ft (gotta love Florida)
Total Descent: 439 ft
Total Ascent: 429 ft
Average speed: 2.8 mph
Top speed: 6.3 mph
Average pace: 12:05 /mi
Total distance: 5.0 mi
My first 3 miles averaged 14:27/mi , so I am ecstatic that I was able to achieve such a great time on my first 5 miles. However, I nearly collapsed when I got back home. I literally had to sit and drink for a few minutes before I could do my cool down stretching. While I was resting (feeling like I was dying) I received an amazing email! My first donation came today while I was out running. I am so grateful to my family and friends that are able to help me reach my goals!
Alright, now... the other application that I use when running is iPhone's music app. However, it is not music that I listen to. It is books! Thats right. The teacher who spends all of her extra money on books is also listening to books as well. :-) I feel like the idea just came to be, but then I am reminded of the power of subliminal advertising. There was a comercial during the olympics with a man running to books like the Odessy and the Iliad. I, however, am running to books that my students would/ could be reading. I am currently listening to one a little above the reading level of my students, but I do have a few that could read it. I am currently running to Eragon. I have always wanted to read it, but due to its length, I have chosen other smaller books that my students would enjoy. (Just for clarification, I read them to be able to recommend them. How can I say that they would enjoy it if I have never read it.) I have a few books lined up for when Eragon is finished. Like a few Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books which are great girly third grade books.
Well, thats all for now. I'll try to update again before next sunday. :-)
The first app that I use while running is called GPS PAL. This is a free app from Columbia. I like it because it is easy to use and you don't have to stay in the app for the tracking to keep going. Here are the stats from my run today:
Time: 59:58
Net Elevation: -9 ft (gotta love Florida)
Total Descent: 439 ft
Total Ascent: 429 ft
Average speed: 2.8 mph
Top speed: 6.3 mph
Average pace: 12:05 /mi
Total distance: 5.0 mi
My first 3 miles averaged 14:27/mi , so I am ecstatic that I was able to achieve such a great time on my first 5 miles. However, I nearly collapsed when I got back home. I literally had to sit and drink for a few minutes before I could do my cool down stretching. While I was resting (feeling like I was dying) I received an amazing email! My first donation came today while I was out running. I am so grateful to my family and friends that are able to help me reach my goals!
Alright, now... the other application that I use when running is iPhone's music app. However, it is not music that I listen to. It is books! Thats right. The teacher who spends all of her extra money on books is also listening to books as well. :-) I feel like the idea just came to be, but then I am reminded of the power of subliminal advertising. There was a comercial during the olympics with a man running to books like the Odessy and the Iliad. I, however, am running to books that my students would/ could be reading. I am currently listening to one a little above the reading level of my students, but I do have a few that could read it. I am currently running to Eragon. I have always wanted to read it, but due to its length, I have chosen other smaller books that my students would enjoy. (Just for clarification, I read them to be able to recommend them. How can I say that they would enjoy it if I have never read it.) I have a few books lined up for when Eragon is finished. Like a few Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo books which are great girly third grade books.
Well, thats all for now. I'll try to update again before next sunday. :-)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The 1/2 Marathon
The following letter perfectly explains the 1/2 marathon that I am running:
Dear Family and Friends,
On April 27, 2013, we will be running the
Country Music ½ Marathon to raise money for a great cause and we need your
help.
We will be running on behalf of Powered by Hope, as members of Team
TobyMac. All money donated will benefit
New Hope Academy, the school in Franklin, Tennessee which has sparked a
cultural movement to empower the poor and bring hope to the hopeless.
New Hope Academy exists to serve low-income
families by providing an excellent, Christ-centered education in an atmosphere
where meaningful relationships form across racial, socio-economic and cultural
lines. Opportunities are created and hope is nurtured. But that is only the
beginning.
New Hope has proven that investing in children
from disadvantaged situations creates a ripple effect of transformation in
their families, neighborhoods and the entire communities, causing them to reach
for a brighter future than they ever thought possible.
New Hope Academy has faithfully reserved 50
percent of its seats for children from low-income families for 15 years. The
funds we raise will go to support their Scholarship Fund, enabling these
children to achieve their God-given potential with your help.
We have committed to raise a minimum of $1,000
each as members of Powered by Hope. We
hope to exceed that amount and you can help if you could be 1 of 25 people to
donate $50 toward the goal. Please join us to provide hope and
opportunity to children in need.
All donations are 100% tax deductible. We
encourage you to donate online using our personal fundraising webpages:
Rebecca’s Page: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/rebeccastuart/powered-by-hope-2013---team-tobymac
Lindsey’s Page: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lindseystuart/powered-by-hope-2013---team-tobymac
You
may also donate by check by sending your check to: New Hope Academy, 1820 Downs
Blvd., Franklin, TN 37064. Checks can be made out to New Hope Academy with Powered by Hope and my name in the Memo line. Thank you for your contribution.
Sincerely,
Lindsey and Rebecca Stuart
The fitness life as begun....
My first fitness challenge was Insanity. Insanity is an at home video workout program created by the same people as P90x. It was intense and I am still in disbelieve that I actually finished the full 60 days. Due to Insanity I was able to lose 10lbs and 3 dress sizes. Most importantly, because of Insanity I was able to begin my next fitness challenge .... a half marathon.
I completed my first 5K in the beginning of November. Since then, I have begun a training routine that will allow me to work myself up to 13.1 miles. I have watched my average mile go from 15 minutes to 11.5 minutes. The farthest I have gone so far is 4 miles (the 11.5 average mile day :-) ). This Sunday is my first day running 5 miles. I will let you know how that goes.
I thank God every time I run for the ability to be able to run!
I completed my first 5K in the beginning of November. Since then, I have begun a training routine that will allow me to work myself up to 13.1 miles. I have watched my average mile go from 15 minutes to 11.5 minutes. The farthest I have gone so far is 4 miles (the 11.5 average mile day :-) ). This Sunday is my first day running 5 miles. I will let you know how that goes.
I thank God every time I run for the ability to be able to run!
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