Published by
Jana on
March 19, 2009
I know I’ve been AWOL the last couple of weeks. Kaleo has been laid off - his company has been hit hard with the economic crisis as the sales in its SOHO gallery have greatly decreased over the last few months. Anyway, as we moved to Philly for this job, it’s come as a great blow for us - and we still have six months left on our lease… We’re both desperately looking for jobs and hope something will turn up as we really are enjoying Philly. As a result though, I’ve been walking around in a daze and I feel guilty if I spend any time on the computer not looking for jobs.
But the kids and I have been out a heap lately - it’s easier to be out and about then home with my thoughts!
And when I’m lucky, I get a little time out on my own… I’ve taken up running again over the last couple of months. I have proudly finished my President’s Challenge - it honestly got me out to exercise on several days when I would have rathered stayed in. So, I definitely found it worth it. But, I needed a new goal, so was excited when my friend, Kim, mentioned she was going to be running a half-marathon in April in Central Park in NYC. It was just what I was looking for - spring in the city and a race for women only - so I started training with her. But, it’s taken time for me to actually be ready to register for the race as our life is still a bit up in the air. Last weekend though, I finally arranged the logistics to make the race possible, so went to the website to register only to find it’s been sold out! As it was to be first race (besides a 5K in college 15 years ago), I had no idea that races sold out… So, now I’m on the search for a new challenge… and I need something quick as I’ve totally lost my motivation for exercising this week…
Published by
Jana on
January 20, 2009
even as I’m still in awe of the history written this day - and still laughing that Kai’s made-up superhero of the day was Barack Hulk (comprised of an Obama volunteer skull cap courtesy of Grandbill and talking Hulk hands courtesy of Auntie Lolo) - I’ve decided that not only must we not fear the future, I must not fear the shape I’m in. So, in honor of our new President, I’ve decided that, today, I will begin The President’s Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program.
While there are a couple of different levels you can sign up for, I’ve decided to start with the Active Lifestyle Program - a starter program which requires just 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Just last week, I began going to the gym downstairs (now that Taz is finally sleeping through the night) at 5 am, so I’m definitely still in the starter category. But the good news is that as I finish that program, I can progress to become a PRESIDENTIAL CHAMPION - I know, it’s a title you all want to achieve…- which allows for a more intense program based on a physical activity of your choice.
Anyway, the website provides a helpful way to track my progress - so hopefully I can see how far I’ve come. So, while I will not shame myself by revealing a beginning or ending weight on my blog, I will let you know how much, if any, weight I’ve lost at the end of the 6 week program. I guess I’ll have to stop eating President Obama celebratory fudge bars…
And, if you complete the program, you can even be the recipient of an award in the form of a patch or a medal - wear em with pride! They’ll be a fine addition to the President’s Challenge Program Certificate of Achievement we received after completing the Winter Trails Day program.
Okay, so it’s not bootcamp, but at least I’m getting out there and hopefully will be in the shape I want to be in for outdoor fun in the spring. And, I am going to hope that my best shape is ahead of me, instead of fearing that it’s already behind me…
