5k

I jogged my first 5k today.   I've done it around the neighborhood before, but I have not entered a 5k race before.  It was harder than I thought.   I normally run on level ground, paved streets and not in 90 degree weather.  Today the 5k that I entered had lots of hills, was gravel and it was over 90 degrees out.  I never knew that I could sweat that much.  A few times, I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to jog up one more hill, but I did.   I would not allow myself to walk at anytime and quitting was not an option. It was not a pretty time, but I'm still thrilled that not only did I jog my first 5k, but I finished it.  My time was 42.52.   Maybe when I enter my next 5k, I can run it or at least shorten the time up.  This by the way, was another one of my goals set for this year that I was able to accomplish.   What I'm started to notice, is that I no longer say "if" I can do something but "when".  Looking forward to my next goal of riding my bike from my house to Richmond and back, a 35 mile trip.

Today Recipe: "Chipotle Orange Chicken & Brown Rice" 280 yummy calories.  A wonderful sweet & spicy mixture.

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ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT!

Today I went kayaking around Stony Creek Lake.  It was another one of my goals this summer.  I will have to say this was not only one of my easiest goals to hit, but it was also a blast.  I really felt like I was not really exercising at all.  I burned 450 calories kayaking for 1 hour.  Next time I'll do it for at least 2 hours.  My arms may be sore tomorrow and I have a few blisters on my fingers, but it was still the most fun I've had while exercising.  Now I will have to say that in order for you to burn all those calories you have to keep paddling the entire hour.  Your arms may get tired, but its well worth the effort.


Today's Recipe: "Healthy Egg McMuffin" This is so good and very filling at only 216 calories.

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