This year’s plan

Well, finally in a click, I’m loosing weight, more focused and determined. I’ve lost 10 to 12 pounds so far. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my running form. Each time I go out of late, I see that the way I run has changed. I motivation has changed to more of an aggressive nature. While I’ll be doing all the same races as before, I am also hoping to pursue a half marathon either this year or next year at the earliest. My weight is lower than it’s been in probably a good 10 years or more. So, basically, my plan is as follows:

1. Too loose weight
2. Exercise more
3. Speed training

I’ve been doing core training and back exercising lately which I think may be part of my improvement. I have had back trouble for quite a while. With some of the trainings that I’ve been doing, I’ve noticed that my back is slowly getting stronger. I lost my balance and kind of fell a few years ago and ever since then, one wrong twist and my back is OUT! I’m hoping to end this and so far so good. Bending over was never a problem, just twisting wrong. So with the above plan, I am working on improving myself. I have a good outlook for this year and am working my way to loosing my weight down to about 165.

Tuesdays training

Yesterday, I ran for 30 minutes instead again for distance. I found the benefits are no different so far. The only concern I have so far is when I time my runs for a specific distance. Guess, when I do this, I should run for distance and make note of the time. Being new to this format, I will have to figure things out as I go. The weather yesterday was really nice. There was a chill in the air and at the same time you could feel kind of a warming sensation. After taking Jobe out, when I realized how nice it was, a training run was in order. I started out slow and easy and kept up the pace until the return trip. I did to short tempos on the way back. Overall it was a good run. For a cool down, I walked for about 1/8 of a mile. I must confess, since it was a nice day, I thought that I would take my time returning home.

Have a great run!

Running 2009

Well, it’s that time of year again for me when I “restart” my running efforts. I typically take mid October through the end of the year off from running as a Winter Siesta. I don’t like the idea of being a block of ice with sneakers, so I won’t even begin racing until April. So, I am starting my running just in a few days. Regiment includes, a Herbalife lifestyle as well. Two to 3 days a week running and a daily does of Herbalife. Of my goals, I plan on loosing 12 pounds as my current minimum goal. Late last summer, I found out just how fast I could run in a short distance. Losing the weight should help me make myself into a running missile — I hope.

Afterburner run completed

Tower 12 12, requesting take off clearance on runway 2-niner, we are go for launch!

Just a funny and appropriate way to begin this post. While I do need more improvement from the
2 month break I had, I have made an interesting but real discovery about my running. I have always had a basic understanding of just how fast I could run. But, after the last two afterburner runs that I did, I have found that I am learning how to run even faster than before. At age 46, this is amazing for me. So, I have some investigating to do. I need to find out just how fast I can run and how far I can keep the speed going. I’m hoping there is something to this and I’m not imagining it. There is one common denominator that could be the answer. For the last year, I’ve been using Herbalife products faithfully. I’ve not been able to run like this until now. As I was into my afterburner run today, I saw or felt myself gaining speed in phases during the run. I didn’t even feel my legs tiring from the sprint. The only reason I stopped was because the end of the road was coming soon. I may be doing a race in September after all. That race, “The Milton Harvest Festival 5k” is a completely flat course with one lap. So, if nothing happens in the meantime, I may be doing a race?

First Run 2008

This afternoon with a temp of 54 and light to no wind (chilly), I first started my run with a short 3rd of a mile run with Jobe. His first run this year too. We ran down the street where we live. By the time we reached the half way point down the street, I was able to get Jobe to run a bit faster. When we got to the end of the road, we turned around and did a walk/run thing back to the house. Since this was Jobe’s first run this year too,I wanted to take it easy with him. As I type this post, he is “crashed” on the sofa with me.
Then 5 minutes after we returned to the house, I went back out and finished a distance of 1 1/2 miles. I wanted 2 miles, but, I guess, with Jobe, I kind of got it. I wasn’t properly fueld for the run. When I went to do the return run, I hit a very cold head wind. Total time with my run was 15 minutes and total overall was 25 minutes. Funny thing was, while I had to think about whether to run or not, Jobe didn’t have to think about it. I asked him and of course he was willing.

The right tools for your goals

For years, I’ve been striving to keep my weight down and have been dealing with the ups and downs of weight management. I’ve finally found the right tools for my goals! It’s called Herbalife! Yes, I do sell Herbalife, but I use it too! For the month of January, I lost 6 pounds with little or no exercise just by following a weight loss program using Herbalife products. I have a goal to loose up to 8 pounds by April when my 5k and 10k races begin.
For more information, check out my other blog at AboveNBeyond4u.

Check this out – My weight loss challenge

Check this post out from my other blog.

http://abovenbeyond4u.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/personal-weight-loss-challenge/

Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” 4 Miler

On Saturday, August 18th, 2007 at 8:30am, I ran in this race and finished with a time of 41:49. Not bad for 4 miles. I really liked this race and will do it again. At the end of the race, I handed out samples of 2 different kinds of sports drinks. They were H30 and Liftoff. For more information see my Nutrition page. There were 289 runners who participated. The weather was perfect. There was a HUGE hill around or near the 2 mile mark. I do recommend this race to any runner who wants a challenge.

Great sports drinks!!!!

I have discovered some really good sports drinks that are available. These are no-nonsense drinks that really deliver what they say! If you want energy, you’ll get it and if you want hydration, you will get it!

The drinks are called: Liftoff – (Energy drink) available in Lemon Lime Blast and Ignite-Me Orange

H30 – (Hydration) Lemonaide and Orangeaide

If you want more information on these drinks, feel free to
email me at timabeck@verizon.net anytime.

Feel free to check out http://www.hebal-nutrition.net/members/tabeck

See also: AboveNBeyond.greatenergytoday.com
I just had to post this information because, I really like these drinks and I feel that
they are useful for us runners!!!!!!

See also the Nutrition tab above