Today is the day of the biggest disappointment in history! I have once again, gained 0.2kg!!!
I really don’t understand this thing. I work out hard, I eat good (mostly) and after all these weeks of hard work, I am still the same. Not only that, but what really frustrates me is that everyone can see my body is changing and I am losing weight. Everyone but that damn scale!
So, I am going to put extra effort in next week. I am going to stick to the diet 100% and the same with the exercise. And if the results are not in… I am going to declare Jeni’s scale as the biggest liar of the century and will completely destroy it. Somehow…
Mel
Jeni:
Don’t be so upset, Mel. There ARE good news from your measurement session today!
Mel’s hips circumference is down by 2cm from last week (and 5cm since we started). Her waist has decreased 3cm since we started and so have her thighs. Her body fat is now at 20.5%, which is only 0.5% away from falling into the “athletic range” – the average body fat of professional athletes and sports people. This is 3% down from the start of the program on 2 January and in absolute terms means she has lost 2.2kg of fat over the last 5 weeks.
This is actually great news as her overall weight loss is 2.4kg. In other words, all the weight she has lost is fat and not muscle or water. Believe me guys, if you see her body compared to 5 weeks ago, you will immediately see the changes. Mel is right, the scale is the only one out her not acknowledging her success.
She was too upset to right about her day, which is her off day, by the way, so I will give you a brief account of it.
Mel was so upset in the morning, after the measurements that she decided to stick to the plan religiously over the next week or two and minimise the effects of off days (when she can eat or drink whatever she wants and doesn’t need to exercise) as best as possible. So she started the day with egg whites and toast and followed that with Myoplex Lite as her mid-morning snack. For lunch she had egg whites on toast again as she was planning to go out with her friends mid-afternoon. As far as I understand, that translated into greasy fish and chips from Hout Bay harbour, followed by tuna salad and a glass of wine for dinner. She also took the dogs for a 45-minute walk in the early evening, cause she was feeling too bad about the greasy food!
Anyway, I personally, think she is doing great and I would rather see 2kg loss coming from fat than 5kg coming from water. I mean, 2kg of fat is 4 blocks of butter in the supermarket. Have a look next time you are shopping and tell me if that doesn’t seem impressive.
Ciao!
Jeni
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Change Your Plan in the Heat Wave
It is finally Friday! The end of my workout week!
I feel quite good about this week, so I sort of look forward to tomorrow’s weigh-in. (That’s of course, if you don’t count the Wednesday sushi incident, but I think I am still moving in the right direction… even with that)
So, today was an intervals’ running day and as usual – I preferred to do this first thing in the morning. And good thing I did! How hot was today? There would have been no way that I would have gone to the gym once the sun was up!
My meals were also influenced greatly by the heat. I don’t know about you, but I find it difficult to eat when it is so hot outside! It went something like this:
- oats with yoghurt for breakfast
- Myoplex after my workout
- 2 ostrich sausages and two mushrooms stuffed with feta for lunch
- Ostrich sausage and brinjals for almost-dinner (about 5-ish)
- A slice of toast and 3 egg whites for dinner… and an apple
I hope tomorrow is cooler than today, cause the only thing I have strength for now is to put on my bather and jump in the pool.
Mel
Jeni:
Hey,
Did you have similar experience to Mel’s today? According to SABC News it was 34 degrees in Cape Town today, but I, personally, think the weatherman is dyslexic. 43 felt more like the number.
In heat like this, there is no point in trying to stick to a “normal” routine. If you didn’t get to your exercise before 8a.m. (like Mel did) you will have to leave it till 8-9p.m. or scrap it altogether. I know that this is now what you expect to hear from the trainer that is there to motivate you, but exercise in weather like today’s is outright dangerous. So, don’t do it! (Unless of course you are Ryan Sandes, in which case these are perfect training conditions!)
Your eating should also be modified in this weather as well. If you eat a high-protein diet, you are really taking fat chances in this heat. Protein consumption increases your metabolism, which essentially increases your body temperature – the last thing you need right now!
Focus on salads and even up your fruit – foods that have a lot of water. Drink water and water only. I know how appealing a cold beer seems on a day like today, but it will dehydrate you to no end!
What I am saying is: sometimes you will have to change your plan because of external factors. Today was one of these times. One day of low protein and higher carbs (relatively speaking) will have no long term negative effects for you but you will be way more comfortable and much better equipped to deal with what’s coming.
Now go drink some cold water!
Ciao!
Jeni
I feel quite good about this week, so I sort of look forward to tomorrow’s weigh-in. (That’s of course, if you don’t count the Wednesday sushi incident, but I think I am still moving in the right direction… even with that)
So, today was an intervals’ running day and as usual – I preferred to do this first thing in the morning. And good thing I did! How hot was today? There would have been no way that I would have gone to the gym once the sun was up!
My meals were also influenced greatly by the heat. I don’t know about you, but I find it difficult to eat when it is so hot outside! It went something like this:
- oats with yoghurt for breakfast
- Myoplex after my workout
- 2 ostrich sausages and two mushrooms stuffed with feta for lunch
- Ostrich sausage and brinjals for almost-dinner (about 5-ish)
- A slice of toast and 3 egg whites for dinner… and an apple
I hope tomorrow is cooler than today, cause the only thing I have strength for now is to put on my bather and jump in the pool.
Mel
Jeni:
Hey,
Did you have similar experience to Mel’s today? According to SABC News it was 34 degrees in Cape Town today, but I, personally, think the weatherman is dyslexic. 43 felt more like the number.
In heat like this, there is no point in trying to stick to a “normal” routine. If you didn’t get to your exercise before 8a.m. (like Mel did) you will have to leave it till 8-9p.m. or scrap it altogether. I know that this is now what you expect to hear from the trainer that is there to motivate you, but exercise in weather like today’s is outright dangerous. So, don’t do it! (Unless of course you are Ryan Sandes, in which case these are perfect training conditions!)
Your eating should also be modified in this weather as well. If you eat a high-protein diet, you are really taking fat chances in this heat. Protein consumption increases your metabolism, which essentially increases your body temperature – the last thing you need right now!
Focus on salads and even up your fruit – foods that have a lot of water. Drink water and water only. I know how appealing a cold beer seems on a day like today, but it will dehydrate you to no end!
What I am saying is: sometimes you will have to change your plan because of external factors. Today was one of these times. One day of low protein and higher carbs (relatively speaking) will have no long term negative effects for you but you will be way more comfortable and much better equipped to deal with what’s coming.
Now go drink some cold water!
Ciao!
Jeni
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Best Compliment in the World
Hey guys,
Mel here. Jeni and I are experiencing technical mis-co-ordination today, so I am just going to tell you about my day real quick.
I went to gym first thing in the morning and trained my legs and stomach. Very cool! I love working my lower body with weights now!
Just before my workout I had some egg whites on toast and after my workout I had a meal replacement shake. Then, I had a protein bar and a banana for lunch (about noon-ish) cause I had a "lunch meeting" at 3 and I knew I couldn't eat my protein bar at the restaurant while my friends were chowing their food!
So there is me, going to my lunch meeting with two friends that I last saw two weeks ago. And you know what was the first thing they said? "Girl, whatever you are doing is DA BOMB! You look totally amazing! I can't believe you are the same person I was with 2 weeks ago!" How is that for feel-good-factor?
Till tomorrow,
Mel
Mel here. Jeni and I are experiencing technical mis-co-ordination today, so I am just going to tell you about my day real quick.
I went to gym first thing in the morning and trained my legs and stomach. Very cool! I love working my lower body with weights now!
Just before my workout I had some egg whites on toast and after my workout I had a meal replacement shake. Then, I had a protein bar and a banana for lunch (about noon-ish) cause I had a "lunch meeting" at 3 and I knew I couldn't eat my protein bar at the restaurant while my friends were chowing their food!
So there is me, going to my lunch meeting with two friends that I last saw two weeks ago. And you know what was the first thing they said? "Girl, whatever you are doing is DA BOMB! You look totally amazing! I can't believe you are the same person I was with 2 weeks ago!" How is that for feel-good-factor?
Till tomorrow,
Mel
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Skipping Meals
Hey team,
How is it going? I had a less than great day today…
Due to an unexpected variation in my schedule, I concluded (some time early this morning) that going for a run can be done in the early afternoon. I was going to finish work at 3, you see… This happens once in a blue moon in my industry (literally), so how could I pass the opportunity to sleep for an extra half hour?
Turns out, running mid-day is not so hot. Unless you are training for the Sahara dessert run! To make matters worse, I overate on sushi for lunch. (yes, it is possible!)
So try to picture me:
Stomach full of sushi,
I am the only crazy person running on the Promenade at 3p.m.
I forgot to bring some water with
It is 60 degrees outside (or so it feels)
And the wind is blowing against me (but not making it any cooler!)
All I am trying to say is… may be I bit more than I can chew with that race. It was my second day on the road today; I don’t have much time to prepare and I really stunk today… (I am not exaggerating! You should have seen me!)
May be I will feel better tomorrow…
Mel
Jeni:
Mel,
I cannot believe that this is the same person that has been working so hard this last month! Pull yourself together girl! I know it is intimidating…
21km is a long race. You have never run that long before. There are loads of hills. And so on and so forth…
You know what? You can do it! Some days you won’t feel like running and you will not be as fast and blah, blah. Stick with it! You are not always performing at 100% at work. Do you hand in your resignation on the first day you felt under the weather?
The only thing you need to watch is your eating! You see guys, what Melissa is not telling you, is that her eating was really not good today. She overate at lunch and tried to compensate for that by not eating dinner. This, of course doesn’t work and as I am typing this now (at 9p.m.) Mel is munching stuff she shouldn’t be!
It doesn’t work like that guys. You can’t make up for one thing by doing something else. If you overate, you can’t simply cut another meal off. The best thing is, of course, to not overeat. But if you do, simply have a smaller meal next time. So have a “snack” for dinner if you overdid lunch. That’s OK, as long as it doesn’t happen too often. But skipping meals will only set you back. Just don’t do it!
Ciao!
Jeni
How is it going? I had a less than great day today…
Due to an unexpected variation in my schedule, I concluded (some time early this morning) that going for a run can be done in the early afternoon. I was going to finish work at 3, you see… This happens once in a blue moon in my industry (literally), so how could I pass the opportunity to sleep for an extra half hour?
Turns out, running mid-day is not so hot. Unless you are training for the Sahara dessert run! To make matters worse, I overate on sushi for lunch. (yes, it is possible!)
So try to picture me:
Stomach full of sushi,
I am the only crazy person running on the Promenade at 3p.m.
I forgot to bring some water with
It is 60 degrees outside (or so it feels)
And the wind is blowing against me (but not making it any cooler!)
All I am trying to say is… may be I bit more than I can chew with that race. It was my second day on the road today; I don’t have much time to prepare and I really stunk today… (I am not exaggerating! You should have seen me!)
May be I will feel better tomorrow…
Mel
Jeni:
Mel,
I cannot believe that this is the same person that has been working so hard this last month! Pull yourself together girl! I know it is intimidating…
21km is a long race. You have never run that long before. There are loads of hills. And so on and so forth…
You know what? You can do it! Some days you won’t feel like running and you will not be as fast and blah, blah. Stick with it! You are not always performing at 100% at work. Do you hand in your resignation on the first day you felt under the weather?
The only thing you need to watch is your eating! You see guys, what Melissa is not telling you, is that her eating was really not good today. She overate at lunch and tried to compensate for that by not eating dinner. This, of course doesn’t work and as I am typing this now (at 9p.m.) Mel is munching stuff she shouldn’t be!
It doesn’t work like that guys. You can’t make up for one thing by doing something else. If you overate, you can’t simply cut another meal off. The best thing is, of course, to not overeat. But if you do, simply have a smaller meal next time. So have a “snack” for dinner if you overdid lunch. That’s OK, as long as it doesn’t happen too often. But skipping meals will only set you back. Just don’t do it!
Ciao!
Jeni
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Water Retention
Hallo!
Busy days are good days! And today was one hack of a busy day! You see, the busier I am, the less time I have to think about how I feel (i.e. hungry). What I am trying to say is… I felt really awesome today.
Whatever was causing my water retention in the last couple of days is now gone and I can definitely see the changes in my body. Gosh, I look nice! I can’t wait to see what I will look like by the end of March! ;)
You have no idea how motivating it is to go to the gym floor, look in the mirror and like what you see! So, I kicked butt today! It was upper body weight training day and I really outdid myself – I am sooooo proud!
The only thing that bothers me is… what would happen if my measurement session on Saturday shows no difference to my body weight and body fat… I think I will be so devastated that I will probably drown my sorrow in bootleg moonshine…
Mel
Jeni:
Hey guys,
How are your weight loss efforts coming along?
Mel brought up a nice subject today – water retention. An unpleasant condition that happens to everyone from time to time and sometimes can really feel uncomfortable or downright sore. It also turns out to be something that most of you have no information on…
So here it goes…
There are several major causes of water retention in the body:
- regular excessive consumption of salt, sugar and/or alcohol
- not eating enough fruit and vegetables
- high levels of toxins in the body
- some prescription medication (e.g. birth control pills)
- long term use of extremely low calorie diets (1000 calories or less)
- food intolerances and allergies
- hormonal fluctuations (e.g. during menstrual cycle)
- lack of exercise
I am sure you already know most of this stuff… You know that your body holds water the day (or two) before your period. You surely know that salt makes you hold water.
But do you know that drinking water or eating high-water foods (like watermelon and cucumber) helps relieve water retention?
Diuretics, on the other side, are not as effective.
You see, there are two types of water retention – actually. Edema (this is when there is too much water in your blood) can be treated with diuretics. However, note that edema is quite a serious condition, so if you ever notice really swollen ankles or legs – consult a doctor.
The type of water retention we are talking about, doctors call it “tissue water retention”, (cause the fluid is sitting in your bodily tissues) will NOT benefit from diuretics. In fact, they can be rather harmful, as they will squeeze water out of your blood (not tissues) and cause a deficiency.
Bottom line: water retention is part of life, particularly for girls. In most cases it will go away on its own (e.g. as soon as your period comes, the symptoms will decrease) or can be treated with simple dietary changes. Drink some more water, head for Fruit & Veg city and stock up on watermelon and cucumber. Cut down the salt and sugar. Go for a walk.
And don’t take it so seriously. It’s just water, after all!
Ciao!
Jeni
Busy days are good days! And today was one hack of a busy day! You see, the busier I am, the less time I have to think about how I feel (i.e. hungry). What I am trying to say is… I felt really awesome today.
Whatever was causing my water retention in the last couple of days is now gone and I can definitely see the changes in my body. Gosh, I look nice! I can’t wait to see what I will look like by the end of March! ;)
You have no idea how motivating it is to go to the gym floor, look in the mirror and like what you see! So, I kicked butt today! It was upper body weight training day and I really outdid myself – I am sooooo proud!
The only thing that bothers me is… what would happen if my measurement session on Saturday shows no difference to my body weight and body fat… I think I will be so devastated that I will probably drown my sorrow in bootleg moonshine…
Mel
Jeni:
Hey guys,
How are your weight loss efforts coming along?
Mel brought up a nice subject today – water retention. An unpleasant condition that happens to everyone from time to time and sometimes can really feel uncomfortable or downright sore. It also turns out to be something that most of you have no information on…
So here it goes…
There are several major causes of water retention in the body:
- regular excessive consumption of salt, sugar and/or alcohol
- not eating enough fruit and vegetables
- high levels of toxins in the body
- some prescription medication (e.g. birth control pills)
- long term use of extremely low calorie diets (1000 calories or less)
- food intolerances and allergies
- hormonal fluctuations (e.g. during menstrual cycle)
- lack of exercise
I am sure you already know most of this stuff… You know that your body holds water the day (or two) before your period. You surely know that salt makes you hold water.
But do you know that drinking water or eating high-water foods (like watermelon and cucumber) helps relieve water retention?
Diuretics, on the other side, are not as effective.
You see, there are two types of water retention – actually. Edema (this is when there is too much water in your blood) can be treated with diuretics. However, note that edema is quite a serious condition, so if you ever notice really swollen ankles or legs – consult a doctor.
The type of water retention we are talking about, doctors call it “tissue water retention”, (cause the fluid is sitting in your bodily tissues) will NOT benefit from diuretics. In fact, they can be rather harmful, as they will squeeze water out of your blood (not tissues) and cause a deficiency.
Bottom line: water retention is part of life, particularly for girls. In most cases it will go away on its own (e.g. as soon as your period comes, the symptoms will decrease) or can be treated with simple dietary changes. Drink some more water, head for Fruit & Veg city and stock up on watermelon and cucumber. Cut down the salt and sugar. Go for a walk.
And don’t take it so seriously. It’s just water, after all!
Ciao!
Jeni
Monday, February 2, 2009
Quality vs. Quantity
Hey guys,
How has your Monday been?
My gym session this morning was trying. I was convinced I was going to die before the allocated 20 minutes have elapsed… but clearly not. Here I am, typing out about my ordeal and secretly laughing with pride. Yep, I did it again!
I am really seeing changes in my body now, despite what the scale says, so I am really happy. And you? Are your efforts rewarding in any way?
Melissa
Jeni:
Interval training is trying, Mel. I fully agree.
But remember the age-old “quality vs. quantity” thinking? It is applicable in fitness too. You can choose to work easy for an hour or work your butt off in a short burst of time and get it out of the way.
With the never-ending to do list of the 21-century citizen (male or female) I cannot understand how people still opt for “an easy 1 hour workout”! And for those of you who use time as the excuse (and yes, there are many of you doing that) just comment to this blog with your current weight, activity levels and diet and I will develop an interval program for you that will see you in and out of the gym in half an hour!
Ciao!
Jeni
How has your Monday been?
My gym session this morning was trying. I was convinced I was going to die before the allocated 20 minutes have elapsed… but clearly not. Here I am, typing out about my ordeal and secretly laughing with pride. Yep, I did it again!
I am really seeing changes in my body now, despite what the scale says, so I am really happy. And you? Are your efforts rewarding in any way?
Melissa
Jeni:
Interval training is trying, Mel. I fully agree.
But remember the age-old “quality vs. quantity” thinking? It is applicable in fitness too. You can choose to work easy for an hour or work your butt off in a short burst of time and get it out of the way.
With the never-ending to do list of the 21-century citizen (male or female) I cannot understand how people still opt for “an easy 1 hour workout”! And for those of you who use time as the excuse (and yes, there are many of you doing that) just comment to this blog with your current weight, activity levels and diet and I will develop an interval program for you that will see you in and out of the gym in half an hour!
Ciao!
Jeni
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Treadmill vs. Road Running
Hey guys,
How has your Sunday been?
My motivation has not evaporated at all after a day of taking stock. I have lost 3.6kg in one month, which I think is pretty impressive and is definitely the best result I have achieved in the last decade with any training or nutritional program. It has been a tough month. I went through a lot. I veered off course for pretty much half the time… But I did. I stuck with it and I feel great about it.
Now my own personal challenge for February is to step it up a notch and show Jeni what I am really made of!
I started today, actually. Remember, we were talking about me running a race yesterday? I took three steps in that direction today:
- Firstly, I registered for the race! Yep. I am in! There. Bite my dust in 68 days! (But eish, that’s an expensive thing to do… With all the timing chips and temporary running licenses and what-have-you my bill came to R200!)
- Secondly, I set up a “running track” playlist on my iPod. Old music but nice beat and fast tempo – perfect to keep me going when the legs are not cooperating.
- And thirdly, I actually went for a run!
Let me tell you guys, there is a big difference between running on a treadmill and running on the road! I really felt invincible at the gym. I finish 4km in 20 minutes! I mean… I am really great! (You have to give yourself some credit, sometimes!). But just an hour on the road nearly killed me today! Plus, the fact that Jeni took me out to Hout Bay where there is simply no flat terrain, didn’t help much. I guess I have my work cut out for me for the next two months…
And, BTW, my eating today was spot on!
Oats, free range fat free plain yoghurt and a small apple for breakfast… and organic coffee.
Snack was a slice of toast with 3 egg whites and half a disc of cheese (low fat).
For lunch I had roast turkey (about the size of a chicken breast) with salad and the same thing for dinner.
Mid-afternoon I just had a peach, cause I gave in to a nap and missed my meal time
Now it’s time for me to get mentally prepared for tomorrow. It is apparently sprints day.
Have a great week!
Melissa
Jeni:
I am so proud of you Mel! I really am!
3.6kgs in one month is quite an achievement! I know that in comparison to what you see on The Biggest Looser it might appear insignificant, but for a person who is not morbidly obese, who works full time (and more) and has a number of other commitments, your results are truly remarkable. Well done and keep it up!
The subject of tread mill vs. road running is quite a curious one. As anyone who has tried it will tell you, the two are completely different. They are simply miles apart (excuse the pun).
In my experience, the treadmill is great for interval training (what Melissa calls sprints). You can measure your exact speed and exact time with ease. But don’t be fooled by the speed you reach on the treadmill. Chances are, you are much slower on the road. Part of it is obviously the resistance of air or wind when you are running outside. But the movement of the body is also quite different if you look at it physiologically. I am not going to give you a lecture now in biokinetics, but basically your hamstrings do a lot more work on the tread mill, whereas the quads and knees absorb the load on the road.
Road running, on the other side, has a therapeutic effect. No, I am not crazy! It is a documented phenomenon. Google it if you don’t believe me! And with all the great weather we have here in the cape, I don’t see why would anyone close themselves in a room full of sweaty people and recycled air to run!
To make a long story short, both road running and indoor running have their pros and cons and mixing the two is probably your best bet. At the end of the day, what matters is that you stick with your program. Wherever it is that you feel comfortable.
For those of you who also want to work towards a specific race but are not ready for half a marathon yet, visit www.runsa.co.za for a complete list of running and walking events throughout SA.
Still a walker? Nothing wrong with that – best exercise in the world, in fact! Go to the archive of this blog and see the post on running vs. walking if that interests you. It’s quite a debatable subject, actually, so may be we can chat about it again sometime. What are your views on it?
Ciao!
Jeni
How has your Sunday been?
My motivation has not evaporated at all after a day of taking stock. I have lost 3.6kg in one month, which I think is pretty impressive and is definitely the best result I have achieved in the last decade with any training or nutritional program. It has been a tough month. I went through a lot. I veered off course for pretty much half the time… But I did. I stuck with it and I feel great about it.
Now my own personal challenge for February is to step it up a notch and show Jeni what I am really made of!
I started today, actually. Remember, we were talking about me running a race yesterday? I took three steps in that direction today:
- Firstly, I registered for the race! Yep. I am in! There. Bite my dust in 68 days! (But eish, that’s an expensive thing to do… With all the timing chips and temporary running licenses and what-have-you my bill came to R200!)
- Secondly, I set up a “running track” playlist on my iPod. Old music but nice beat and fast tempo – perfect to keep me going when the legs are not cooperating.
- And thirdly, I actually went for a run!
Let me tell you guys, there is a big difference between running on a treadmill and running on the road! I really felt invincible at the gym. I finish 4km in 20 minutes! I mean… I am really great! (You have to give yourself some credit, sometimes!). But just an hour on the road nearly killed me today! Plus, the fact that Jeni took me out to Hout Bay where there is simply no flat terrain, didn’t help much. I guess I have my work cut out for me for the next two months…
And, BTW, my eating today was spot on!
Oats, free range fat free plain yoghurt and a small apple for breakfast… and organic coffee.
Snack was a slice of toast with 3 egg whites and half a disc of cheese (low fat).
For lunch I had roast turkey (about the size of a chicken breast) with salad and the same thing for dinner.
Mid-afternoon I just had a peach, cause I gave in to a nap and missed my meal time
Now it’s time for me to get mentally prepared for tomorrow. It is apparently sprints day.
Have a great week!
Melissa
Jeni:
I am so proud of you Mel! I really am!
3.6kgs in one month is quite an achievement! I know that in comparison to what you see on The Biggest Looser it might appear insignificant, but for a person who is not morbidly obese, who works full time (and more) and has a number of other commitments, your results are truly remarkable. Well done and keep it up!
The subject of tread mill vs. road running is quite a curious one. As anyone who has tried it will tell you, the two are completely different. They are simply miles apart (excuse the pun).
In my experience, the treadmill is great for interval training (what Melissa calls sprints). You can measure your exact speed and exact time with ease. But don’t be fooled by the speed you reach on the treadmill. Chances are, you are much slower on the road. Part of it is obviously the resistance of air or wind when you are running outside. But the movement of the body is also quite different if you look at it physiologically. I am not going to give you a lecture now in biokinetics, but basically your hamstrings do a lot more work on the tread mill, whereas the quads and knees absorb the load on the road.
Road running, on the other side, has a therapeutic effect. No, I am not crazy! It is a documented phenomenon. Google it if you don’t believe me! And with all the great weather we have here in the cape, I don’t see why would anyone close themselves in a room full of sweaty people and recycled air to run!
To make a long story short, both road running and indoor running have their pros and cons and mixing the two is probably your best bet. At the end of the day, what matters is that you stick with your program. Wherever it is that you feel comfortable.
For those of you who also want to work towards a specific race but are not ready for half a marathon yet, visit www.runsa.co.za for a complete list of running and walking events throughout SA.
Still a walker? Nothing wrong with that – best exercise in the world, in fact! Go to the archive of this blog and see the post on running vs. walking if that interests you. It’s quite a debatable subject, actually, so may be we can chat about it again sometime. What are your views on it?
Ciao!
Jeni
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