August 30th, 2011 | 14 comments | Getting Fit

So I weighed myself last week and I’m down 13 pounds. Which is almost halfway to my 30 pound goal. Which may eventually turn into a 40 pound goal but more on that later.

I’m not weighing myself this week because it’s that week (you’re welcome for the TMI) and I’m pretty sure that getting on the scale this week wouldn’t be productive for anyone, so I’ll check back in next week when I’m not bloated beyond recognition and all that jazz. Also, next week is my one-month follow up to my first doctor’s appointment, so that’s exciting.

In other news, I was working at the Chicago Triathlon Expo for CSC and seeing all these ridiculously fit people was a total inspiration overload. I mean, there were the people where you could totally tell they’re a triathlete because they’re so hot and toned and just LOOK like they enjoy all of the multisport activities that they dedicate their life to. And then there were all of these other people who, if I was being shallow and totally stereotypical, don’t look like triathletes. Which isn’t to say that I didn’t think they couldn’t do it, but more like “holy shit, anyone can be a triathlete.”

No, I’m not registering for a triathlon. Baby steps.

But I did register for the Bucktown 5k yesterday. Partly because Martha, one of the women that PROskydiving sponsored for a 5k earlier this summer, is running it and asked me to join. Also partly because the race packet includes a track jacket that is pretty sweet looking. But also because I’ve been working on this walking turned jogging turned running routine in the morning and it’s not THAT BAD and I think I could totally do it.

Can you say SNAZZY?

I registered yesterday and said “okay, the routine I do in the morning is a 5k, now I just need to work on running the whole thing instead of warming up, jogging, walking, jogging and walking again.”

Today I did my little warmup and then RAN THE WHOLE DAMN THING. I was going to do my warmup, then jog, then walk routine after I cross the major road and then run again when I get to the end of that street, but I just kept going. Originally I was thinking, “hmm, get to the first driveway then you can walk” but that turned into “okay I’m here but I’m not dying so let’s go for the next driveway” and then that turned into “okay looks like we’re going to run the whole damn thing” and guess what? I didn’t die!

Who am I and what did I do with my “I only run if I’m chased” counterpart? This is bananas!

So, all things considered, I’m OBSESSED with the iMapMyRun+ iPhone app. If you’re not familiar, it uses GPS to track your runs and time and pace and thus calories burned and IT’S LIKE I AM COMPETING WITH MYSELF and it’s totally awesome.

I also purchased a snazzy new pair of Brooks Glycerin 9′s at the Triathlon Expo. They’re so hot looking it’s stupid. And they’re totally comfortable, it’s like running on clouds, which is handy, considering my other obsession that has to do with the sky and things of that nature.

Badassery.

Nicole wrote a post today about how she’s training for a half marathon and she’s writing about her training and it’s okay if your topics change as you change and all that. I say hell yes.

Right. So skydiving and running seem to be the focus here now.

If you run and have an iPhone – what kind of case do you use? There are a bajillion reviews on Amazon.com but I tend to trust what you guys say more than some Joe Schmo on Amazon… Help a sista out!