Kate

I hope! I have been talking with the college friend, through email, whom I wrote about yesterday. She has inspired me greatly to take strides toward figure competitions. I cannot afford a trainer right now, so I’m going to do it alone. I have taken many courses in physical fitness, strength training and also nutrition. It’s a whole new world with body building, but hey ~ I learned the “running” world of terminology and how to train for races, avoid injury, etc… Why can’t I learn this? See, I can

Everything we learn practically comes from a book and I’m a librarian! Great combination

I’ve found a competition I’d like to be in; in September. My friend suggests giving myself at least 12 weeks to prepare the first time around. This one gives me 13 weeks which is perfect. Also, I still plan to run, which fits into this lifting plan as high-impact cardio 1x a week for the long run and 2x a week for shorter easier runs. It’ll work out, because I’ll make it. My main issue is going to be figuring out the right nutrition choices to keep my energy levels up for this.

My goals have been focused:
Run longer, slower races =  ability to Body Build/Compete

I don’t mind running slower (10-11min/mile). I enjoy taking my time and would rather spend $20 on a 10-mile race than $35 on a 5k. I am not fast and don’t find much enjoyment out of 5k’s or even less than 10-mile races since I know I can accomplish so much more. Also, I end up in the back of the pack, which is okay, but not for me. I don’t mind cruising through a 10-mile+ race, but sprinting and losing horribly in a 5k is no longer my bag.

When you lift a lot to gain muscle, obviously my running will slow. So, with my change and focused goals, I am still achieving things but I am able to work in both things I love to do!

…more to come in my world of constant change…