Well i should have written about this last Sunday. But let's just say i was totally exhausted. I gave it hard for the first 10k (averaging 4min and 30 sec/km) and then after that brought it down a notch. I didn't realize when we started the race that my friend Jessica was aiming for a 1:40:00 finishing time. I thought she was aiming for 1:50:00 which was the rough time i was aiming for...but really i was aiming for under 2 hours and guess what? I DID IT. 1:56:38. Jessica saw me coming up to the finish line and rooted me on and we sprinted together to the finish line! This is my 3rd half marathon under my belt in 6 months. I was thinking about doing the Bluenose Half Marathon but have decided to give my body a rest from training so hard. So i will put that on the goal list for May 2011. Right now i am still running just not giving it as hard and not training for a half. So my distance per week will go down considerably. I haven't ran all week but plan on getting a run in on Sunday. That's the thing you have to remember that after a big race right like you need to let your body rest from running. Mind you i still was working out doing weights and the eliptical for cardio. But that's what you call active rest:) And i feel great this week! Got some really awesome workouts in.
The next goal on the horizon? The NB body building competition in November. Which will include working out pretty much the same as i do now and altering my eating habits a bit by being even more strict for 3 months prior to the competition. I plan on entering in the Figure model category. I am very excited to try something new and to compete in a different way. I will keep you all posted on my progress as i go along!
Remember to keep working out and keep up the clean eating:) Keep yourself motivated as much as you can. And don't be afraid to fire off questions, i love helping people out and giving advice on what i know and have researched!
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