The last time I ran was March 6, which was the Susan G. Komen 5K race. After that, no running or any form of exercise for almost a month! Ok I went to yoga once and went on the elliptical twice, but that's about it. No road running, no swimming, no cycling. Bad bad athlete!
The weird thing is I actually lost weight. I was afraid I was gonna gain some lbs. but I lost 2 lbs. Does that mean I lost some muscle?
This whole wedding planning has really taken over my life. I know I still have 5 months but I decided to make my own decorations, favors, invites, etc. We are on a tight budget so everything in our wedding will be mostly DIYs. That's ok. I love a good challenge! It means so much more when you put blood, sweat and tears into it.
Anyway, back to running....
It's April 1 today so I thought it would be the best time to get off my bum and start hitting the pavement once again. Yes it's April Fools today too and I'm not joking. I really ran today. Honest!
I did an easy 3K. I tell you...there was nothing easy about it! I felt so tired. Felt like my body really rested for a month. I felt sluggish, hot, and dehydrated. It's 79 degrees here today (READ: my excuse :p).
My triathlon is in June. I just printed out my training plan to guide and motivate me. I gotta start training this body to run once again.
How have you guys been? I miss you all!

Welcome back! Sounds like you've got a good excuse for a little break from the exercise routine. Your running mojo will come back quickly.
ReplyDeleteBased on some of the other blog entries I've read lately, you're not going to get much pity about it being 79 degrees :)
Woo-hoo. She's back. So glad to hear from you again. You'll be back into the groove soon enough. Starting back slowly is perfect!!!
ReplyDeletePraying for your sanity with the wedding stuff. I know how overwhelming that can be.
YEA! Now that it isnt freezing, I have no more excuses... I have got to get my booty in gear!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back. It doesn't take long to feel like you have lost a lot of endurance. How exciting that you are doing a tri. AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteyay for back to blogging! maybe you lost weight because you appetite decreased? i dunno. or you sweated it out in that weather....trade?
ReplyDeleteWe missed you too! Good to see you back running, Julie! I haven't been running so much too. I've just been sooo lazy lately.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you're back! You'll be back in full force soon. Keep it going!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!!! Don't worry you will back in shape very fast!!!
ReplyDeleteGood to read a new post again! I admire you for getting back into running even with your busy schedule planning your wedding and all that. It just reminded me that I have no excuse for not working out. :P
ReplyDeletehotlegs! i am now an aquathlete! ;) hehehehe
ReplyDeletehere oh :) http://kenkoyrunner.blogspot.com/2011/04/taking-plunge.html
awww, its been a year na :(
we miss you na!
So Glad you are back...Happy wedding, running and triathloning!
ReplyDeleteI've missed YOU (the first blog I ever followed)! Great to hear you are back at training and the wedding planning is going well. I can't wait to see pictures of all the beautiful things you have made Miss Julie! Take care and can't wait to hear more from you!! :) XO
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled upon your blog through other people's. Glad I did! We have some similarities - I'm Filipino, a Christian and a runner too :) Look forward to reading your blog more.
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Hi Julie, Nice to see you back blogging again - and to hear you're back in training. Wishing you all the best for your wedding - and everything else.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Everyone needs a break to recharge their mojo. Go slow and be patient - You will find yourself back in running shape before you realize it.
ReplyDeleteJULIE!! for some reason bigla kita na miss, I havent seen you post on twitter even so I opted to head towards your blog AT naka hiatus ka pala! :D
ReplyDeletebe back soon! :D
AT WOW! triathlon na - international pa! BUNGGGAAAA! :D
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You guys are the sweetest! =)
ReplyDelete:p Your fitness will come back in no time. Welcome back. I have been absent too for a time.
ReplyDeleteHEY!! Welcome back!! Good luck with training and getting back to running!
ReplyDeletemiss reading your blog posts! I hope everything is going well with you and your wedding planning is going along smoothly! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read all about it! :)
I only have 2 months and 3 days left til my big day!! :) It's exciting and I KNOW what you are going thru ... it's some crazy stuff! :)
Can't wait to see a post from you again!!
Take care!
Love ya!
Zaneta
Noob to your blog! Love it so far!
ReplyDeleteI think you lost weigth because of the stress of the wedding planning, i lost some pounds myself when i got married 7 years ago.
ReplyDeleteAlso i love running but ately i have not been able to do it so i am looking into getting a home workout machine, does anyone have any suggestions or if not what do u think bout this one:
http://as-seen-on-tv-promotions.com/ab-circle
hope you're doin good...haven;t heard from ya in a while...
ReplyDeleteStill waiting for one of the best bloggers I read!
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