This morning I was hating on the day just because it's a Monday. It reminded me that I really don't want to go to my 9-5'er and that I would much rather be at home and able to work on my dissertation full time. But I can't, so there you have it.
Riddle me this....why is it so freakin easy to put on weight and yet miserably difficult to take it off??? I've finally come to terms with the fact that I need to lose few extra pounds that I put on after the Columbus Marathon...in 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, what is the regiment? Lots of exercise, lifting, cardio, my kinect fitness game and of course running. Also, I've started saying 'no' to thing like cake and extra sweets. Yesterday we celebrated my mom's birthday....I love chocolate cake but decided it would be in my best interest to say no. I know in theory we can occasionally have something sweet, but until I learn how to do occasional I think I'm just going to say no. There is always something getting celebrated, at work, at home, and it's not helping my weight loss efforts AT ALL.
So, to throw this out there because if it is in cyberland I feel obligated to do something about it (wasn't there a psychology study where they put a drawing of a pair of eyes next to a candy dish and people took less??)
My starting weight is 138
My goal weight is 120.
Gosh, I have a very long ways to go. First things first would be to make it under 130. Eat like a bunny my DH says...bunnies eat lots of greens and fruit (or their sweets are a limited treat).
So, I'm learning to 'eat like a bunny.'
I'm really excited to start back with the running group next month...and drum roll! I actually applied to be an 'official' Cleveland Marathon blogger. I really hope I get chosen as I think it will really help me out with my running, not to mention I really like the thought of meeting new people along the way.
Since it's Monday and a three day week- Happy Monday!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Chi-Town and Other Bunny News
Hi folks! First off I would like to say that our veterans are amazing people. My dad was in the military and I know many of you have loved ones who serve/d as well. Kudos and hugs to you!
This weekend RnRBunny was in Chi-Town for some deep dish pizza...JUST KIDDING! Sometimes I forget that my alter ego is working on her dissertation too, so what brought me to the windy city was a conference called the Society for the Philosophical Study of Education...that's geek for Philosophy of Education.
I got to present a paper for the (5th?) year in a row. I really enjoy this group because many different ideas are appreciated and accepted with this organization. Plus this was a chance to work on a portion of my dissertation...
No worries, we did have some deep dish which was quite fantastic! But the rest of the trip was really spent at the conference.
I was registered for the Buckeye Classic 10k on Sunday but did not make it out. We got back into C-Bus a little after 10pm and I just did not have the juice the next morning after all the travel of the last couple of days.
I did however, register for my first marathon of 2013! It is right before my birthday and called the Circular Logic Marathon!!! This race is held in West Lafayette Indiana, and what was totally nifty was that you can choose your own race bib number and name on the bib...OK, so most places let you do that, but the race number has a fun meaning for me (more on that later!)
I might be adjusting my 2013 goals a little bit because I have seen multiple opportunities to run a race in drivable states...towards my quest for all 50 and DC...more on that to come.
Otherwise I hope training is going well for everyone and keep on keepin on!
For the record, I did lift when I got home from Chi-Town so I wasn't totally lazy :) Today marks the start of training so I will keep you posted on that.!
Funny Bunny of the Week:
When you leave town for a couple of days your pets think you have left them! The look of happiness and excitement my rabbits gave me warmed my heart :)
This weekend RnRBunny was in Chi-Town for some deep dish pizza...JUST KIDDING! Sometimes I forget that my alter ego is working on her dissertation too, so what brought me to the windy city was a conference called the Society for the Philosophical Study of Education...that's geek for Philosophy of Education.
I got to present a paper for the (5th?) year in a row. I really enjoy this group because many different ideas are appreciated and accepted with this organization. Plus this was a chance to work on a portion of my dissertation...
No worries, we did have some deep dish which was quite fantastic! But the rest of the trip was really spent at the conference.
I was registered for the Buckeye Classic 10k on Sunday but did not make it out. We got back into C-Bus a little after 10pm and I just did not have the juice the next morning after all the travel of the last couple of days.
I did however, register for my first marathon of 2013! It is right before my birthday and called the Circular Logic Marathon!!! This race is held in West Lafayette Indiana, and what was totally nifty was that you can choose your own race bib number and name on the bib...OK, so most places let you do that, but the race number has a fun meaning for me (more on that later!)
I might be adjusting my 2013 goals a little bit because I have seen multiple opportunities to run a race in drivable states...towards my quest for all 50 and DC...more on that to come.
Otherwise I hope training is going well for everyone and keep on keepin on!
For the record, I did lift when I got home from Chi-Town so I wasn't totally lazy :) Today marks the start of training so I will keep you posted on that.!
Funny Bunny of the Week:
When you leave town for a couple of days your pets think you have left them! The look of happiness and excitement my rabbits gave me warmed my heart :)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
What's next for this bunny??
I tell you what! Coming up with a game plan is something that I am TERRIBLE at. I think I get it in my head as to what I want to do and then I change my mind. I am rather ridiculous when it comes to trying to make plans...and following through with them.
Since this year was such a bust I thought I would write out a game plan for the rest of this year and into 2013. I will put tentative where I am not 100%.
Since this year was such a bust I thought I would write out a game plan for the rest of this year and into 2013. I will put tentative where I am not 100%.
2012:
Buckeye Classic 10k
Beat Michigan 5k
Holiday Run (tentative)
2013:
Last Chance for Boston Half Marathon
Earth Day Challenge Half Marathon
Cap City Half Marathon (with DH?)
Cleveland Full Marathon
2013 Tentative:
Sunburst Marathon
Emerald City Half Marathon
Air Force Marathon
Akron
Columbus Marathon
Some of these I am not sure if I am going to do a half or full so I am leaving the option open and going with the flow. Cleveland has this great contest where you can be an official blogger of their marathon and I would really like to apply for it. Thought it could be fun and motivating to meet new people and share the experience.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
10 Reasons why the scale was the worst invention EVER!
I've been doing a ton of thinking lately. Mostly because I've started to run more regularly and when I run I think.
Today's run made me think that this year has been an entire waste. Well, sort of. I did have a wonderful time doing a half marathon with my DH, one of the best experiences ever and I ran my 12th half marathon! But otherwise this year was a bust and let me tell you why.
Because I cared waaaay too much about what the damned bathroom scale said every morning, every evening and after every workout. Yes, I was weighing in that much. The logical side of my brain said this is ABSURD, a weight loss or weight gain is not a true reflection-at least not in one day. I let it get in my head, let it define me and how I was living my life. It is a monster that honestly took on a life of it's own! I stopped wearing cute clothes, stopped feeling sexy, I even missed runs because I hated how I looked in my running clothes.
I was enjoying the sunshine today even though my legs were screaming after my 7 miler yesterday and I was thinking about life, politics, social issues, and a little self-reflection.
What the heck have I been wasting my time on? An inanimate object that puts out a number...seriously? I've all but stopped running and loving life because of that. I've stopped taking care of myself because of that...ordering junk food and not exercising because of that!!!
What a loser!!! No seriously, that is the most losery thing I could let myself do. So, I came up with my top 10 reasons for why the scale is, quite likely, getting trashed.
1) It says absolutely nothing about who I am as a person. It bears no reflection upon my personality, good deeds, etc.
2) It wasn't making me a better runner...in fact I was letting it hold me back from doing one of the things I most love.
3) I wasn't paying attention to what I was eating. When the scale gave me feedback I didn't like I used it as a license to eat whatever because 'who cares.'
4) Worrying about that stupid thing gave me a low self-esteem which in turn halted any progress I was making on my schooling etc.
5) If I lived on the moon it would give me a totally different number.
6) I could be super duper skinny and still be super duper out of shape. I'd rather be able to do a pull up and bench press then be skinny and wimpy.
7) Jeans. Pretty clothing. I stopped wearing them.
8) I should be finishing my school-so that I can then start volunteering more again. My weight shouldn't impact my desire to help the causes I love.
9) I don't need the scale to tell me what/ how to live my life. I know what I need to be doing.
10) It was a waste of time. A HUGE FREAKING WASTE OF TIME! And I got absolutely nothing in return for it.
I know who I am as a person, I'm constantly trying to educate myself to become more informed on a variety of issues, I want to improve my overall fitness and health. I want to live a long healthy life with DH where we are 80 and still running half marathons together. Mostly I just want to do the best I can with the time given to make a positive impact on the world around me. I am really not sure how/ why I let that thing take on a life of its own, but it did. Instead of worrying about the how and the why I am going to move forward.
So....I am out of my slump, I am going to embrace life and live it to the fullest.
Without the bathroom scale.
Today's run made me think that this year has been an entire waste. Well, sort of. I did have a wonderful time doing a half marathon with my DH, one of the best experiences ever and I ran my 12th half marathon! But otherwise this year was a bust and let me tell you why.
Because I cared waaaay too much about what the damned bathroom scale said every morning, every evening and after every workout. Yes, I was weighing in that much. The logical side of my brain said this is ABSURD, a weight loss or weight gain is not a true reflection-at least not in one day. I let it get in my head, let it define me and how I was living my life. It is a monster that honestly took on a life of it's own! I stopped wearing cute clothes, stopped feeling sexy, I even missed runs because I hated how I looked in my running clothes.
I was enjoying the sunshine today even though my legs were screaming after my 7 miler yesterday and I was thinking about life, politics, social issues, and a little self-reflection.
What the heck have I been wasting my time on? An inanimate object that puts out a number...seriously? I've all but stopped running and loving life because of that. I've stopped taking care of myself because of that...ordering junk food and not exercising because of that!!!
What a loser!!! No seriously, that is the most losery thing I could let myself do. So, I came up with my top 10 reasons for why the scale is, quite likely, getting trashed.
1) It says absolutely nothing about who I am as a person. It bears no reflection upon my personality, good deeds, etc.
2) It wasn't making me a better runner...in fact I was letting it hold me back from doing one of the things I most love.
3) I wasn't paying attention to what I was eating. When the scale gave me feedback I didn't like I used it as a license to eat whatever because 'who cares.'
4) Worrying about that stupid thing gave me a low self-esteem which in turn halted any progress I was making on my schooling etc.
5) If I lived on the moon it would give me a totally different number.
6) I could be super duper skinny and still be super duper out of shape. I'd rather be able to do a pull up and bench press then be skinny and wimpy.
7) Jeans. Pretty clothing. I stopped wearing them.
8) I should be finishing my school-so that I can then start volunteering more again. My weight shouldn't impact my desire to help the causes I love.
9) I don't need the scale to tell me what/ how to live my life. I know what I need to be doing.
10) It was a waste of time. A HUGE FREAKING WASTE OF TIME! And I got absolutely nothing in return for it.
I know who I am as a person, I'm constantly trying to educate myself to become more informed on a variety of issues, I want to improve my overall fitness and health. I want to live a long healthy life with DH where we are 80 and still running half marathons together. Mostly I just want to do the best I can with the time given to make a positive impact on the world around me. I am really not sure how/ why I let that thing take on a life of its own, but it did. Instead of worrying about the how and the why I am going to move forward.
So....I am out of my slump, I am going to embrace life and live it to the fullest.
Without the bathroom scale.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
RnRBunny gets a face lift!
So...I kind of fell off the map...from about mmmm, mid-March until today. I've been in a funk, when it comes to my schooling and my running. I signed up for MIT (Marathoner In Training) and did not attend one summer training session. My marathon and half marathon plans fell through.
I put on weight, got behind in my work, and well, overall just kind of felt sorry for myself.
In other words I was LAME! I had no real reason to be mopey, but I was. I think part of it has to do with the year of colds...one right after the other, and not just colds, sinus infections and strep. Honestly it was demoralizing. I would start to get on a roll with my training and then WHAM! Sick again. I tried Vitamin C, probiotics, blah blah blah..nothing seemed to work.
What all this did was just make me mentally unfocused. I couldn't work on my dissertation and I couldn't seem to dedicate myself to any of my training plans. Quite honestly it sucked.
What did I do about this? First I forced myself one day to sit and write and I knocked out 15 pages..a messy 15 pages but it was typed nonetheless! I also took a week off from running-I didn't think about running, I didn't run, maybe walked some, but just did not concern myself with exercise. I realized that part of my funk has all been mental attitude. A week isn't all that long, but it was long enough to make me realize that I just needed to step away from it for awhile. To get my head back in the game.
And..as of my lunch walk this afternoon..... I AM BACK!
I have a plan, I have goals and I am going to try my absolute hardest TO MEET MY GOALS!
Goal 1: Finish my dissertation and aim for a May 5 2013 graduation!
Goal 2: Sign-up for and start my first 100 mile race at the Not Yo Momma's 100 miler September 28-29 of 2013!
I've talked about doing an ultra since 2006 when I finished my first marathon....that was 6 years ago. Time to put up or shut up I say!. I've also always said I wanted to earn my doctorate...again, time to put up or shut up!
This blog will focus on these two goals for the next year. Don't worry, the bunnies will still be involved as they are an ever present joy that fills my heart. Each time I blog I will offer my bunny wisdom/antic of the day along with describing my journey towards my two goals!
So, how does one start their journey towards 100 miles and a dissertation? One foot/one word at a time. Today I will run 2-3 miles and work for 2-3 hours on my dissertation reading and writing. With running my first goal is a 5k at the end of this month, it's a small race on a flat course. I just want to get in the habit of running again. For my dissertation I am going to focus on the paper that I am presenting in Chicago next month. The purpose of this is that my paper should be a chapter out of my dissertation.
Each move I make I will do with confidence and purpose! Onwards my friends! And feel free to ask me how both are going...I need some accountability!
RabBIT antic of the day:
When I turned on the light in the bunny room, it looked like they had had a party without me...you know college style where you see red solo cups everywhere and the floor is sticky and there are people lying on couches. Well, replace all that with bunnies...hay was everywhere, they were bleary eyed and sprawled all over the floor.!!!
I put on weight, got behind in my work, and well, overall just kind of felt sorry for myself.
In other words I was LAME! I had no real reason to be mopey, but I was. I think part of it has to do with the year of colds...one right after the other, and not just colds, sinus infections and strep. Honestly it was demoralizing. I would start to get on a roll with my training and then WHAM! Sick again. I tried Vitamin C, probiotics, blah blah blah..nothing seemed to work.
What all this did was just make me mentally unfocused. I couldn't work on my dissertation and I couldn't seem to dedicate myself to any of my training plans. Quite honestly it sucked.
What did I do about this? First I forced myself one day to sit and write and I knocked out 15 pages..a messy 15 pages but it was typed nonetheless! I also took a week off from running-I didn't think about running, I didn't run, maybe walked some, but just did not concern myself with exercise. I realized that part of my funk has all been mental attitude. A week isn't all that long, but it was long enough to make me realize that I just needed to step away from it for awhile. To get my head back in the game.
And..as of my lunch walk this afternoon..... I AM BACK!
I have a plan, I have goals and I am going to try my absolute hardest TO MEET MY GOALS!
Goal 1: Finish my dissertation and aim for a May 5 2013 graduation!
Goal 2: Sign-up for and start my first 100 mile race at the Not Yo Momma's 100 miler September 28-29 of 2013!
I've talked about doing an ultra since 2006 when I finished my first marathon....that was 6 years ago. Time to put up or shut up I say!. I've also always said I wanted to earn my doctorate...again, time to put up or shut up!
This blog will focus on these two goals for the next year. Don't worry, the bunnies will still be involved as they are an ever present joy that fills my heart. Each time I blog I will offer my bunny wisdom/antic of the day along with describing my journey towards my two goals!
So, how does one start their journey towards 100 miles and a dissertation? One foot/one word at a time. Today I will run 2-3 miles and work for 2-3 hours on my dissertation reading and writing. With running my first goal is a 5k at the end of this month, it's a small race on a flat course. I just want to get in the habit of running again. For my dissertation I am going to focus on the paper that I am presenting in Chicago next month. The purpose of this is that my paper should be a chapter out of my dissertation.
Each move I make I will do with confidence and purpose! Onwards my friends! And feel free to ask me how both are going...I need some accountability!
RabBIT antic of the day:
When I turned on the light in the bunny room, it looked like they had had a party without me...you know college style where you see red solo cups everywhere and the floor is sticky and there are people lying on couches. Well, replace all that with bunnies...hay was everywhere, they were bleary eyed and sprawled all over the floor.!!!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Run Your Buns Off 5k!!!
I started running about 10 years ago. I laced up my sneakers because I had just started college and was deathly afraid of the Freshie 15....which I put on anyways.
But once I got into running it became more than just about running. As I mentioned previously, it was around the same time that my love of rabbits began. Since then, it has been my dream to help an organization put together a race to benefit the rescue of abandoned House Rabbits.
Enter the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue. This past January I saw the meeting minutes and noticed that they were contemplating putting together a 5k run to help make THEIR dream of a rabbit rescue shelter possible.
I think the stars collided at that moment. Now I can call myself the Race Director for the Run Your Buns Off 5k and Little Hopper Fun Run which will be taking place on September 23, 2012 here in C-Bus.
I am so excited about this event and about sharing my love of running and bunnies with all my friends, running buddies, and family members. I am hoping that people of all abilities will attend this event as the fees go to this wonderful organization and of course to our little furry friends.
One thing I have learned through my participation is that I have wonderful running friends and wonderful rabbit friends. My life is more complete with them around.
Please consider visiting http://www.premierraces.com/ and signing up for this event. If you can't attend consider sponsoring a runner, or the race directly. Feel free to email me at shanmac16@hotmail.com if you have questions about how to do so.
If there is one thing I can say that I love about myself and my friends and family, it's our passion to help other people, other animals, important causes. We care as much about our next PR as we do about being supportive of one another.
Oh!! If you can make it out...don't forget your tail and ears.!
But once I got into running it became more than just about running. As I mentioned previously, it was around the same time that my love of rabbits began. Since then, it has been my dream to help an organization put together a race to benefit the rescue of abandoned House Rabbits.
Enter the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue. This past January I saw the meeting minutes and noticed that they were contemplating putting together a 5k run to help make THEIR dream of a rabbit rescue shelter possible.
I think the stars collided at that moment. Now I can call myself the Race Director for the Run Your Buns Off 5k and Little Hopper Fun Run which will be taking place on September 23, 2012 here in C-Bus.
I am so excited about this event and about sharing my love of running and bunnies with all my friends, running buddies, and family members. I am hoping that people of all abilities will attend this event as the fees go to this wonderful organization and of course to our little furry friends.
One thing I have learned through my participation is that I have wonderful running friends and wonderful rabbit friends. My life is more complete with them around.
If there is one thing I can say that I love about myself and my friends and family, it's our passion to help other people, other animals, important causes. We care as much about our next PR as we do about being supportive of one another.
Oh!! If you can make it out...don't forget your tail and ears.!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Long Time No See! Cap City Half Marathon Race Report
I don't know why it has been so long, but it has! Two months since I wrote a new blog post. I can't decide if so much has happened, or if nothing really at all has happened.
As usual, I wore the bunny ears and tail and DH took this of me post race. I need to get a shirt that has more info about the bunnies on it, but I do get asked about the ears...so there you have it :)
Whats next? I am not entirely sure. I am registered for the Air Force Marathon in Dayton Ohio. It is a race that is very near and dear to me as it is where I finished my first marathon ever. It's well organized and I am staying close to the base so I should be able to walk to the start this year rather than having to worry about the parking situation. Tail and ears? I don't know yet, hoping to maybe meet a time goal, but it is becoming a signature of mine so I guess we will see.
Hope everyone is doing well and more soon!
Right after I last posted we adopted another Bunny Bun- his name is Thurman- he's a major sweet heart but not so keen on being petted. He loves his nose kissees though!
Right after that I also ran my 12th half marathon, which I confess I was pretty excited about. It was the Cap City Half Marathon here in Columbus Ohio. The day was fairly cool- but there was high humidity. At about 97% , which if you have not trained in it- it was overwhelming. I felt miserable after the first 3 miles. It was one of those crazy days...I knew a bunch of people who had personal bests, and for me it was close to a worst. But, I finished...which is part of the excitement in my book.
As far as half marathons go, this race has some great things, like the medal, shirt and expo was well organized. But the course wasn't impressive and neither were the water stations. I wish they would have had them on both sides so that the flow of runner traffic went more smoothly. Many of the stops could not keep up with the number of runners and I felt for the volunteers who looked overwhelmed.
Overall though I would say give this one a go- big beautiful medal, nice post race party and champagne and the race director is really nice and awesome.
Whats next? I am not entirely sure. I am registered for the Air Force Marathon in Dayton Ohio. It is a race that is very near and dear to me as it is where I finished my first marathon ever. It's well organized and I am staying close to the base so I should be able to walk to the start this year rather than having to worry about the parking situation. Tail and ears? I don't know yet, hoping to maybe meet a time goal, but it is becoming a signature of mine so I guess we will see.
Hope everyone is doing well and more soon!
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