In For a Penny...

[jamesq]

...In to lose pounds.

There is to be an SCA invasion of the Wednesday evening Weight Watchers meeting next week. A bunch of us were decrying our current unacceptable fitness levels so we decided to go back into it together.

Realistically, this will be my second time joining. I quit a few months ago and I've been in denial about that ("I haven't quit, I'm just taking a break" That's lasted several months), so this is a good way of getting back into it.

Another good way is to set a goal. My goal is to compete in the Royal Victoria Half-marathon this year (I competed in 2007). So I've registered in the race this morning.

Now to actually be able to do this, I have to train, and train pretty hard. I'm currently in week 5 of the 13 week course to enable me to run 10k non-stop. 1/2 marathons are a hair over 22k, so I need to finish this program and immediately start on the training for 1/2 marathons. I only have 19 weeks so that leaves me with 11 weeks for training up to the next level. It'll be cutting it rather fine, but I've done this before.

Anyone else who wants to join us in our WW invasion next Wednesday, let me know (or just show up - Wednesday, 6:30pm @ Sunbow Professional Centre 1430 19 Avenue NW).

And hey, if anyone wants to join me for a wee 22k run in Victoria in October, let me know.

Comments

[thebrucie.livejournal.com]

Good luck, let me know what you need for roommate support.

[jamesq]

Healthy meals.

oh man.

[nosarious.livejournal.com]

I'd love to do that run in Victoria. Of course, in October I'll be in Washington. Hopefully.

[ophelia-is-dead.livejournal.com]

that's so awesome! and you're right, you've done this before. that will for sure help. your muscles will remember and love you for trying again.

[gifted-spirit.livejournal.com]

I rejoined again this week too. must be the spring push to 'spruce up' that motivates that last bit to push us through the doors.

Congrats.