Frustrating couple of weeks !!

The past 2 weeks have been very frustrating for me !!! I took a couple of days off after the mother's day run and then did 2 days of bootcamp. I didn't think it was possible to get any sicker but I did and now I had to take all of last week off. :-( Along with the cold, I ended up with a flare up of arthritis in my right foot. It always turns into a vicious circle when I can't take my meds because I am sick and then I end up with a flare up. :-(
My cold is finally getting better after another round of antibiotics for a sinus infection, so hopefully after getting back on my meds this weekend my foot will get better.
My plan is to return to training on Tues. :-)

It's also going to be a busy week getting ready for the Treasure Island fundraising event on Saturday. We haven't sold as many tickets as we would have liked so if you or any of your friends want a fun night out, we really need your support. :-)
Myself and Heather (one of the other participants) did another interview with Global Morning News so we are hoping that will generate a few more ticket sales.
We have so many great items like a hockey stick used in the olympics and signed by the entire womens hockey team, a washer and dryer set, westjet tickets anywhere westjet flies and tons more.
Only 1 week to spread the word and get your tickets. :-) Thanks to everyone that has already purchased tickets, can't wait to see you at the event.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend !!

Mother's Day 10km Run/Walk !

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms !!!! Today was the Mother's Day Run in Calgary. Wow there were like 3400 people in the race, it was a crazy amount of people !!! The morning started out with some rain and some snow to get us started. I was registered for the 10km, I haven't done a 10k since I walked the one last Oct so I thought it was going to be a whole lot easier this time around. Well I have been battling this nasty cold for almost 2 weeks so my 10k today was a pretty rough one. The last 2 or 3 k are somewhat of a blur as my head was a complete fog and I was really having a hard time breathing and seeing black spots. :-( I seriously don't remember crossing the finish line but my team mates assure me I did ... they insist on the fact that I crossed the finished line flashing everyone ... I'm pretty sure that wasn't the case..lol They did say I finished in about an hour and 33 minutes. My goal was an hour and half so I'm okay with what I did, being it was a struggle most of the way. My trainer's significant other was doing the run with me and I'm so glad she stuck with me the whole the time. Thanks Jo !!! Thank you to my trainer Kev, Jo and my team mates for taking care of me after the race when I needed to be taken to the first aid tent. I knew I was in trouble when I finally came back to reality and that's where I was. :-( Everyone there was awesome though and after about an hour and a half I was able to go home. After a very long hot shower to warm up cause I was absolutely freezing and an afternoon nap I don't feel too bad. Dam cold definietly got the best of me today. So now my trainer wants me to take a couple of days off and get some rest. I understand why but none the less it's very frustrating.
On the bright side, knowing I can finish in an hour and half sick, I can't wait to do a 10k when I'm feeling my best and can beat that time !!!
How ironic that it wasn't even my arthritis that caused me all the grief today at this race !!!

Only 3 weeks until our big fundraising event...very exciting !! We still need to sell some tickets so ask your family and friends to join you for an evening of fun and great prizes. (2 westjet tickets anywhere westjet flies). Thanks for your support !!! :-)

What a day !!!!

Today was a tough day for sure !!! I got hit with a nasty cold on Thursday and it's run me down pretty good. None the less I still worked out Thursday night and today I did my 5km City Run with hubby and his work team. I walked the first km with hubby and the kids and then did my run/walk for the rest of the 5km. Even though I could hardly breath cause my head and sinuses are completely stuffed up, I still managed to finish with my best time yet ! :-) I only wonder how much better I would have done had I felt better ... my new best time is 45.50. 3 minutes faster then the last race I did. Not huge but I'm happy everytime it gets better !
After the race I proceeded to our Saturday morning bootcamp with Kevin and the team. I wasn't sure I was going to make it through but I did. Totally couldn't focus on the exercises we were doing had to keep asking "what are we doing"...sorry Kev !!! Total head fog for sure.

I really need to kick this cold cause I am doing the 10km next sunday in the Mother's Day Run/Walk !!!

Have a good week everyone !!!

Cheers

Wow !!!!

Really that is all I can say is ... WOW!!! I finally hit one of my mini goal weights and it is such an awesome feeling!!! I can't believe that I have lost a total of 40lbs since I started this journey, 20 of that being just since January. Although I still have a long way to go, having a 1 in front of my weight instead of a 2 is the best feeling ever !! This milestone has boosted my motivation to a new level.
Bootcamp 4-5 times a week and doing a 5km run/walk in the mornings is very busy but I'm very excited to see the weight coming off and getting stronger.

I did my personal best on the 5km yesterday morning at 46 min and 28sec. I am doing a 5km race with hubby and his work team this Saturday so I really want to beat that time. :-) And next weekend is the Mother's Day Run with Kevin and the Body Be Fit teams, that one I am supposed to be doing the 10km. I have to say I am pretty nervous about that one.

Our fundraising event is only a month away and we need to sell tickets. So please drop me a line and I can deliver or send you your tickets. Please invite your family and friends to the event as well, it really is going to be a lot of fun. You don't want to miss the chance to win 2 westjet tickets anywhere westjet flies and some of our great silent and live auctions, including a signed Hockey Stick by the Womens Olympic Gold Team.

Thanks everyone for your continued support !! Can't wait to see you at the event!

Cheers

I never thought I could do this much !!!

Oh my what a week !!!! Thank goodness tomorrow is a rest day...lol cause I'm going to need it for sure !!! Bootcamps Tues and Wed and tonight I did 2 hours in back to back classes. Not sure it wasn't the smartest thing I've done but hopefully after a rest day, Saturday training won't feel so bad. :-S
I'm alittle frustrated with my weight, although everyone keeps telling me I'm looking awesome the scale hasn't moved for 2 weeks ...grrrrr !!! I know stay off the scale but I can't, I'm so close to reaching a huge milestone, a weight that I haven't weighed for over 10 years.
Tonight at bootcamp Global was there to interview our group and take one of our training sessions so it looks like I might get my 5 minutes of fame..lol !! I have to say though, I totally suck at TV interviews, I was so nervous I honestly didn't even know how to answer her questions...lol !!! I had just finished one hour of bootcamp and was getting ready for the second hour so I was this big sweaty mess...lol Tomorrow night at 5:00pm should be interesting..lol !!! YIKES !! Please no comments..lol (Just kidding)

Great news about our "Treasure Island" event... we managed to get 2 westjet tickets for anywhere westjet flies as one of our doorprizes ... so get your tickets for the event it's going to be awesome !!!

Well, I am completely exhausted and alittle sore (hopefully the advil kicks in soon) but needed to share the day !!!

Cheers

A great workout week !!!

Wow ... I think I might actually be starting to get that addicted feeling..lol !! Bootcamp 3x this week plus (2) 6km run/walks and a workout with my personal trainer at the gym. Today was actually with my gym trainer from 9-10am and then bootcamp from 10:30 -11:30am. I was definetly tired by the end of bootcamp. It was kinda cool though, I took my kids with me and they were pretty excited to see what Mommy does when I say I'm going to workout or go to bootcamp. My oldest loved doing all the exercises along side the group. And my dear 4 year old daughter just wants to know why I was the fattest one at bootcamp (her words)..LOL !!
It was a beautiful morning and our Joints in Motion trainer is really awesome. I think it's fantastic he is taking so much of his own time to get us in shape. Thanks Kev !!!
My fundraising is now at 82% which is soo awesome !!! Thanks everyone !!! :-) Well I've been told I can have a rest day on Sunday cause I did so well this week so I'm definietly going to do that.

Tickets are now available for the May 29th fundraiser, it's going to be a great time and would love to see you there !!!

What the heck ....

So bootcamp evaluations were last Thurs and it was alittle tough but not too bad. So I'm alittle shocked on Friday when I can't move my arms and my body is as stiff as a 2x4..lol Could be my lack of workouts while on holidays set me back to sore muscles after a workout??? Was not happy about that all..lol So I decide on Saturday to push myself through the soreness and do a 5km walk/run. It was brutal, my body was not happy at all but I was able to complete it in 49 min (2 minutes slower than my personal best..grrr). So the rest of Sat was a bit of a tough day, not moving around so good. Thankfully Sunday was alittle better, after taking my weekly injection of meds Saturday night and getting a bit of rest. I decided to take Sunday as a rest day since Monday night is bootcamp and I really need to be able to do well.

The upcoming "Treasure Island" event is May 29th. It's going to be a fanatastic evening. Tickets will be available by the end of this week. $60.00 a person for an evening of live Reggae music, some awesome Caribbean tastings (the menu is awesome, stayed tune and I'll give you a sneak peek), and your very own treasure chest to win a door prize. There will be silent and live auctions, as well you can try your luck at the "big treasure chest" ! And don't forget to mingle with the Pirates and show your skill at the limbo contest :-) Only 230 tickets available and 9 Joints in Motion Participants selling tickets so don't miss out !!!

Have a great day and thanks again for all your support !!!