I am a very competitive person. On Wedneday and Sunday nights I play basketball with a group of guys at a local church gym. It is a lot of fun. I know I've talked about that before but I have a different mindset than I use too.
When it is my team' s turn to play we choose who we will guard from the other team. Last year, I would choose the slowest guy, least athletic guy, or simply someone who doesn't play hard. Not this year. I want the guy that is faster, more athletic, and better than me. Yes, I know that I may set myself up for failure but to this point it has played off fairly well for me. Because of the results from 1010in2010, I am now faster and have more endurance. It's only been two months; who knows what six months could mean. Maybe it'll be that I am faster than him. :)
On a different note, I took the day off and me and Carol went thrift store shopping. It is something that we really love and after reading AlmostFit's post on Thrift Store shopping....I really wanted to go.
I got a nice frame for 6 bucks...It's heavy duty too!
Calories: 2115 cal.
Workout: 4.06 miles
- 2.75 basketball
- 1.31 treadmill
2.24.2010
2.23.2010
The Heart of a Leader
Tonight was the night of the school basketball team's last game for the season. For the eighth graders - it was their last as a Patriot. As I've talked about before, I teach at a small private christian school and there is a sense of unity that is very strong in the school. It is a K4-8th grade school which just celebrated it's tenth anniversary this year.
I mentioned the eighth graders as tonight was their last game as a Patriot. Yes, I know, they are only in the eighth grade and they still have a high school career ahead of them, but they showed more heart than I have ever seen in most adults.
The girl's basketball team record before tonight was 15-1 (or some crazy stat like that - they had only lost one game). Tonight they played a team that was very good. Our girls played so hard for so long. The other team would substitute 4-5 girls at a time while our 3 year program produces 8-10 girls for the team, some of which are in the 5th grade. The eighth graders have been at the school for the entire length that it has been open and wanted to win so badly to close out their Patriot career on a positive note. The girls ended up losing by 25-30 points...something that they were not accustomed too but how they reacted to this new thing was wonderful to watch. They pushed, fought, hustled, and pressed on until the very last second. They could have simply stopped fully knowing that they were going to lose but chose to hold their heads high and fight until the end. I applaud their efforts and admire the heart of those eighth graders who took on a leadership role even when things didn't appear to have a
"positive" outcome.
It's the same with what many of us are trying to do. As I strive for better health - sometimes it may just be easier to throw in the towel and stop eating healthy, working as hard, or do anything at all. I choose what I know is right. I choose to work hard even when it may seem impossible to win. Despite what the temporary outlook may look like - I know what the long term can look like.
As corny or weird as it sounds - I witnessed the heart of a leader tonight in the form of three eighth grade girls who failed to quit despite the certain outcome.
Calories: 2121 cal.
Workout: 4.32
I mentioned the eighth graders as tonight was their last game as a Patriot. Yes, I know, they are only in the eighth grade and they still have a high school career ahead of them, but they showed more heart than I have ever seen in most adults.
The girl's basketball team record before tonight was 15-1 (or some crazy stat like that - they had only lost one game). Tonight they played a team that was very good. Our girls played so hard for so long. The other team would substitute 4-5 girls at a time while our 3 year program produces 8-10 girls for the team, some of which are in the 5th grade. The eighth graders have been at the school for the entire length that it has been open and wanted to win so badly to close out their Patriot career on a positive note. The girls ended up losing by 25-30 points...something that they were not accustomed too but how they reacted to this new thing was wonderful to watch. They pushed, fought, hustled, and pressed on until the very last second. They could have simply stopped fully knowing that they were going to lose but chose to hold their heads high and fight until the end. I applaud their efforts and admire the heart of those eighth graders who took on a leadership role even when things didn't appear to have a
"positive" outcome.
It's the same with what many of us are trying to do. As I strive for better health - sometimes it may just be easier to throw in the towel and stop eating healthy, working as hard, or do anything at all. I choose what I know is right. I choose to work hard even when it may seem impossible to win. Despite what the temporary outlook may look like - I know what the long term can look like.
As corny or weird as it sounds - I witnessed the heart of a leader tonight in the form of three eighth grade girls who failed to quit despite the certain outcome.
Calories: 2121 cal.
Workout: 4.32
2.22.2010
Attempt a 5k Every Week
My workout just got finished and I'm drinking my post-workout smoothie. I am one tired person. The workout just seemed to drag on and on but let me tell you - it was working me out. I have decided to step up my workouts on the treadmill from here on out.
Yesterday, I only did 1.something on the treadmill and nothing the day before. My back has been hurting all week and I have been fighting it. That was partially the reason I did not get on the treadmill on Saturday. The February goal is 103.23 miles and it will not be hit. The average pace for the year based on 365 days for 1010 miles is 2.76-7 miles/day. That is no problem. The problem is that I took 12 days off in January and 7 so far this month. That leaves a lot of make up distance for me. I will hit the February 2.76 avg/day goal but will not hit the 103.23 miles (feb avg/day goal plus miles not done from Jan). I am hoping to make it up in March though. I am confident that I will hit the 1,010 mile goal. I'm going to be trying to finish before the year is up. I can do it.
My workout consisted of me first walking one mile. I have decided that I will make an attempt at running a 5k on the treadmill every week. Most likely on Monday or Tuesday. I want to be able to run the entire thing. Tonight after I walked the mile I began my first attempt at a 5k on the treadmill. I ran 1.5 miles at 4.5 m/h speed. Then I stopped running. That was as long as I could run but was happy with that run being that I don't run any kind of distances on purpose! I did end my session with 4.10 miles.
I do believe that the mindset and focus is definitely there and is becoming fixed or permanent. I like it.
Calories: 1865
Workout: 4.1 miles
Yesterday, I only did 1.something on the treadmill and nothing the day before. My back has been hurting all week and I have been fighting it. That was partially the reason I did not get on the treadmill on Saturday. The February goal is 103.23 miles and it will not be hit. The average pace for the year based on 365 days for 1010 miles is 2.76-7 miles/day. That is no problem. The problem is that I took 12 days off in January and 7 so far this month. That leaves a lot of make up distance for me. I will hit the February 2.76 avg/day goal but will not hit the 103.23 miles (feb avg/day goal plus miles not done from Jan). I am hoping to make it up in March though. I am confident that I will hit the 1,010 mile goal. I'm going to be trying to finish before the year is up. I can do it.
My workout consisted of me first walking one mile. I have decided that I will make an attempt at running a 5k on the treadmill every week. Most likely on Monday or Tuesday. I want to be able to run the entire thing. Tonight after I walked the mile I began my first attempt at a 5k on the treadmill. I ran 1.5 miles at 4.5 m/h speed. Then I stopped running. That was as long as I could run but was happy with that run being that I don't run any kind of distances on purpose! I did end my session with 4.10 miles.
I do believe that the mindset and focus is definitely there and is becoming fixed or permanent. I like it.
Calories: 1865
Workout: 4.1 miles
**I am in the 800's for distance left**
2.21.2010
Change is Happening
People at church continue to tell me that I am looking thinner. I am happy with the results thus far but will continue to push forward to that 1,010 miles. It is becoming easier to put the miles away and stay focused on what I am doing. Tonight I just used my iPod for entertainment while running. I put it on shuffle and listened to what came up -- it was nice.
As for the title, I can't tell everyone what that change is but only that change is happening. I know the suspense is killing you isn't it?!
Today was only a 1.26 mile workout but it was past 11:00pm and we live in a second level apartment. I can't be too mean and workout very late.
Calorie Intake: 1952 cal.
Workout: 1.26 miles
**Be sure to check the Miles Tracker on the Right Side Bar to see monthly figures and Miles accumulated to date!!!!!!!**
As for the title, I can't tell everyone what that change is but only that change is happening. I know the suspense is killing you isn't it?!
Today was only a 1.26 mile workout but it was past 11:00pm and we live in a second level apartment. I can't be too mean and workout very late.
Calorie Intake: 1952 cal.
Workout: 1.26 miles
**Be sure to check the Miles Tracker on the Right Side Bar to see monthly figures and Miles accumulated to date!!!!!!!**
2.20.2010
2/20 & a New Layout!!
I've decided to add a bit more to my blog and as you can see there is more to this blog now. I have added multiple pages - aligned on top - to give you all of the info. I have some before photos along with recipes, workout fun, fitness logs, and soon to be updated...My Story. It is still under construction but I'm digging the new things that have been added.
Another new thing that I will be doing is, instead of writing all of my food down, I will be giving you the number of calories that were taken in throughout the day. I still have to log my food so that I can get the correct amount but I will not be posting all that I ate. My meals don't have a lot of variety with them but if they do I will be sure to add that as well. Tomorrow I will get out of the 900's in terms of miles to go - NOT weight. It might be better for my brain to know that I will not have to see that number again this year.
Another idea that I had was to do a weekly recap. It would include things such as miles logged, miles per day, and I'm sure I'll think of something else. It would not include beginning and ending weight - I will only do that at the beginning or end of a month as that is not my main focus.
Be sure to check out all of the new pages and be sure to take part in them all. Remember that miles until goal achieved is now at the RIGHT side of the page attached to Monthly Miles Tracker.
My calories for today are a bit over what I was shooting for. My goal for each day is 2000 calories. I could go lower but I think that 2000 is enough to maintain awesome metabolism and low enough to see the body turn into one awesome cut of a man.
Calorie Intake: 2252 cal.
Workout: none
Another new thing that I will be doing is, instead of writing all of my food down, I will be giving you the number of calories that were taken in throughout the day. I still have to log my food so that I can get the correct amount but I will not be posting all that I ate. My meals don't have a lot of variety with them but if they do I will be sure to add that as well. Tomorrow I will get out of the 900's in terms of miles to go - NOT weight. It might be better for my brain to know that I will not have to see that number again this year.
Another idea that I had was to do a weekly recap. It would include things such as miles logged, miles per day, and I'm sure I'll think of something else. It would not include beginning and ending weight - I will only do that at the beginning or end of a month as that is not my main focus.
Be sure to check out all of the new pages and be sure to take part in them all. Remember that miles until goal achieved is now at the RIGHT side of the page attached to Monthly Miles Tracker.
My calories for today are a bit over what I was shooting for. My goal for each day is 2000 calories. I could go lower but I think that 2000 is enough to maintain awesome metabolism and low enough to see the body turn into one awesome cut of a man.
Calorie Intake: 2252 cal.
Workout: none
2.19.2010
100 Mile GiVEaWay Winner is...
Congrats!! I will try to send you a message through the blog so that we can set up the contact stuff.
THANKS everyone for entering!!!
2.16.2010
Feb 16 - 19 & the 100 Mile GiVEaWAY
The GiVEaWay is over and the Winner will be announced later tonight.
GIVEAWAY PRIZE OPTIONS: (ONE)
1. Small 1 GB mp3 player.
2. Athletic Dri-fit style of Shorts.
3. Marshmellow style of Headphones. They go into your ear for a comfy fit.
4. $15.00 gift card from Walmart.
Each gift is around 15 - 20 bucks. If you win then you get to choose one from the list. There are multiple ways to enter into the giveaway.
Here's how to enter:
2. Mention this giveaway with link in blog posting ---- BE SURE TO COMMENT LETTING ME KNOW YOUR NAME AND A LINK TO YOUR BLOG POSTING
3. Become a follower of this blog.
4. Comment on this Post telling me which post has been your favorite so far this year.
5. Refer a friend to this giveaway and have them tell me -- you will get another entry.
Each thing that you do will equal one entry. You can have a total of five entries into the giveaway easily. You can tweet about this posting and giveaway daily until Friday for an extra entry each day. That is a total of eight entries into the give away. That's insane!
This is an awesome way for you to receive something for free and me do all of the hard work! :) I don't mind shipping internationally as long as it does not cost more than $10.
Thanks and I hope you win!
~Seth
Workout:
02-16-2010 = 5.66
02-17-2010 = 4.45
02-18-2010 = 0.00 - very sore today for some reason...took my off day today
02-19-2010 =
Today I hit the 100 Mile Marker!!!! It was great to hit that mark and I am celebrating by doing a giveaway for you! It is an accomplishment. I have already done more excercise than I did ALL of last year. I did 5.66 miles tonight and I am one tired kid. If you look on the right side of my blog you will see the remaining miles left on the 1010 goal along with the current month's goals and successes. It is a permanent thing so it will be easier to watch.
Another change that has taken place on 1010in2010 is that there is a tracker near the top of the page counting down until my first 5k. I'm kind of pumped about it.
I will continue to make changes to this posting until the giveaway is over. My workouts will be posted below the rest of the post by date each day.
For the giveaway: Here are the options for the prize that you can choose! They are not large items -- the last one might be bigger though! Prizes will most likely come from WalMart.
Another change that has taken place on 1010in2010 is that there is a tracker near the top of the page counting down until my first 5k. I'm kind of pumped about it.
I will continue to make changes to this posting until the giveaway is over. My workouts will be posted below the rest of the post by date each day.
For the giveaway: Here are the options for the prize that you can choose! They are not large items -- the last one might be bigger though! Prizes will most likely come from WalMart.
1. Small 1 GB mp3 player.
2. Athletic Dri-fit style of Shorts.
3. Marshmellow style of Headphones. They go into your ear for a comfy fit.
4. $15.00 gift card from Walmart.
Each gift is around 15 - 20 bucks. If you win then you get to choose one from the list. There are multiple ways to enter into the giveaway.
Please leave your Name and Email Address in a Comment and list the entries that you've done.
1. Tweet this post with link. (I will need your Twitter name) - mine is MistrTyler2. Mention this giveaway with link in blog posting ---- BE SURE TO COMMENT LETTING ME KNOW YOUR NAME AND A LINK TO YOUR BLOG POSTING
3. Become a follower of this blog.
4. Comment on this Post telling me which post has been your favorite so far this year.
5. Refer a friend to this giveaway and have them tell me -- you will get another entry.
Each thing that you do will equal one entry. You can have a total of five entries into the giveaway easily. You can tweet about this posting and giveaway daily until Friday for an extra entry each day. That is a total of eight entries into the give away. That's insane!
This is an awesome way for you to receive something for free and me do all of the hard work! :) I don't mind shipping internationally as long as it does not cost more than $10.
~Seth
Workout:
02-16-2010 = 5.66
02-17-2010 = 4.45
02-18-2010 = 0.00 - very sore today for some reason...took my off day today
02-19-2010 =
2.15.2010
February 15th & Excessive Coffee
I believe I may have had too much coffee over the last couple of days. I drink a glass every day and don't think that it is that bad for me. The last few days though -- I might have had an overload of such coffee. I normally reward myself on Saturday with a Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte w/slice of either Pumpkin bread or Banana Nut. However, I also stopped on Sunday, and now today -- I was invited to go to the nearby town to their local coffee shop and hang out. In fact, that is where I am at right now. I've taken a picture of my coffee just to put up on here so that you can see the delight of my eyes.
I'm going to have to work out harder to pick up the deficit that this has included. Not that I can will where my calories are being taken away from or that I can control that but it has been nice just to go get some work done in such a cool atmosphere. I will be putting up some information soon on another post discussing the negatives and positives of coffee and all that that may entail.
I also ran into my brother while here at the coffee shop.
Food Intake:
1. 1 3/4 cup Raisin Bran Cereal
2. hard boiled Egg
3. 12 oz Sprite
4. Apple
5. 16 oz of water
6. 12 oz of Hazelnut/Vanilla Latte -- yum.
7. 2 bean burritos
8. 4 oz grilled chicken with italian dressing
9. salad w/romaine lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers and a little ranch
10. mixed berry smoothie
11. 60 + oz of Water
Workout: Treadmill - 3.02 miles
Miles til year goal: 915.63
I'm going to have to work out harder to pick up the deficit that this has included. Not that I can will where my calories are being taken away from or that I can control that but it has been nice just to go get some work done in such a cool atmosphere. I will be putting up some information soon on another post discussing the negatives and positives of coffee and all that that may entail.
I also ran into my brother while here at the coffee shop.
Food Intake:
1. 1 3/4 cup Raisin Bran Cereal
2. hard boiled Egg
3. 12 oz Sprite
4. Apple
5. 16 oz of water
6. 12 oz of Hazelnut/Vanilla Latte -- yum.
7. 2 bean burritos
8. 4 oz grilled chicken with italian dressing
9. salad w/romaine lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers and a little ranch
10. mixed berry smoothie
11. 60 + oz of Water
Workout: Treadmill - 3.02 miles
Miles til year goal: 915.63
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