THE Jog Blog – 9

December 9, 2010 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Tina’s Inner Jogging Buddha:

It’s when you realize you have so much to learn, that you are finally learning…

Tina’s Observation This Past Week:

Money can buy boats, property, nice shoes and fine wines but it does not buy integrity, values and good character.

Tina’s Favorite Cross Training Exercise:

I love the plank-to push up-to plank exercise. I feel strong doing it, it’s challenging and fun.

This week had its challenges both financially and with a difficult situation. How did I handle it? I JOGGED. Why? Because it turned my fear into STRENGTH and helped me connect to my INSTINCT, which told me exactly what I had to do.

Here are my jogging journal entries for the week:

December 3, 2010 – HILL TRAINING (5-6 laps of 2-3 block hills)

What a great, disgusting, funny, invigorating workout. I warmed up by walking the route with my dog. Then I ran 3 laps of hills fairly strong. The fourth lap had its challenge: one big, smelly garbage truck. I would just pass him, then he’d scoot ahead of me and I’d be behind him again…we played garbage-truck tag all the way up the hill. The good news is, he had music blasting so that was kind of fun, the bad news is I was inhaling garbage because I couldn’t get past him! Let your kitchen garbage sit for 4 days in intense heat, then stick your head inside of it, and inhale deeply. That’s what it was like. Disgusting…and kind of funny. Despite the garbage run, I feel great! It’s a beautiful sunny day!

December 4, 2010 CROSS TRAINING

I worked with Jody from Leapfit today. She taught me some new exercises. It’s amazing that seemingly simple exercises can work individual muscles. Not a lot of movement but they get right in there. It’s really cool.

December 5, 2010 – JOG 11K (I jogged 10K)

I had to run 11K today. I was anxious and stressed due to some unwanted conflict in my life. I have to deal with it, but I hate it. I took my dog for a walk with the intention of jogging afterwards. It started to rain. I just didn’t have the strength to face my fears and the rain, so I got back into my car and headed for the local rec center. I paid my $6 and used their treadmill. It was in miles so I ran for an hour and 10 minutes thinking that would give me my 11k, as it turns out I only jogged 10k forgetting I’d walked for 10 minutes to warm up. That’s ok, it gave me exactly what I needed.

December 6, 2010 – REST

I am glad today was a rest day as it was a day from hell. What was confirmed for me today is this: Money can buy boats, property, nice shoes and fine wines but it does not buy integrity, values and good character.

Because I jogged and tapped into my instinct, I knew what was fair and true for today’s situation. I listened to that inner voice and stuck firm to what it told me, despite the emotional beating I took today. By listening to my instinct I know that I saved myself months of grief. For me, that’s progress because I always let other people’s needs, voices and intentions out weigh my own. Not today. I passionately defended my new life and will continue to reject anything that doesn’t fit into my beliefs, values and vision. THANK YOU JOGGING.

December 7, 2010 – REST

I was suppose to cross train today but I was exhausted. I really haven’t quite recovered from yesterday; it was pretty brutal. I decided to sleep in and just be really kind to myself today. I don’t think Jody will mind, in fact, I think she’d encourage it because I am listening to myself today and I need rest.

December 8, 2010 – 7K JOG AND CROSS TRAINING

Since I took yesterday off, I decided to double up today. I did cross training first then I did a series of sit ups to strengthen my core. I want to push myself and do the very best I can do, both in this marathon and in life.

After I cross-trained I grabbed my dog and we went down to the dog park. By the time we finished our walk there was a slight sprinkle of rain. By the time I finished my jog it was a full down pour. Can’t-see-the-front-of-your-car-while-driving, kind of downpour. It was brutal. I was soaked to the skin; my cold clothing sticking to me. My feet were wet, my hat sopping and there was no end to the rain; I was just getting weighed down by the water.

During the jog, I thought of these two strong women I saw the night before running in the same type of rain and I gained strength from their strength. Thank you ladies, whoever you are. You helped me today.

Yes, I want this goal badly. I want to complete the marathon within a certain time AND I want to continue on this path of improving my life: Listening to my instinct and passionately keeping my life free of chaos and toxicity. I am fiercely determined to keep writing and helping people through my experiences.

Jogging gives me clarity, strength and determination. It’s not just about the running it’s also about the challenge. It’s where I belong and I am so very grateful I found my way here.

THE Jog Blog – 8

December 2, 2010 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

I am starting this blog slightly different from previous Jog Blogs. I was running yesterday through these trees and saw a sign that said, “Honor a life” and I thought I’d write around a similar theme.

HONOR YOUR LIFE

It’s December and life is going to get busy. It’s going to be stressful, and time will seem too short. It’s the month where you can struggle with sadness, loneliness, high stress due to money or expectations and a lack of sleep. There is more eating and drinking and less balance in life.

HONOR YOUR LIFE

This is the time to rest if you need it. Incorporate some exercise and fresh air to help you deal with stress. I can tell you from experience, that you will feel better and more energized afterwards. Manage expectations and don’t over do it.

HONOR YOUR LIFE

  • Honor your body by making healthy eating choices. Absolutely enjoy some of the fantastic food and sweets but ultimately eat fresh and healthy food to fuel your body.
  • Don’t drink too much alcohol. It’s a time to be social but remember when you have drinks the night before it also affects the next day.
  • Get enough sleep so you will be more present to your loved ones.
  • Honor your choices. If you decide that dinner at your house three nights in a row is too much, say so. It’s ok; others can step in.

HONOR YOUR LIFE

Take the time necessary to care for your needs and you will be more available to others.

Tina’s Emotion of the Week:

Gratitude

Tina’s Favorite Quote After An Awesome Jog:

This is when I look my best – after jogging and after an orgasm.

(My friend almost ran off the road after that comment tee hee)

Tina’s Favorite Songs For Cross Training:

  1. Breakeven – The Script (this is one of my favorites and gets me dancing every time)
  2. Fall For Anything – The Script
  3. Gonna Get Over You – Sara Bareilles
  4. Love Song – Sara Bareilles

November 25, 2010 – SHOVELING SNOW

It’s snowing like crazy. I have been shoveling all day. I did NOT go to the gym today as planned. I had to make the choice of shoveling the driveway and keeping it clear over working out. I’m hard on myself right now because I feel like I’m letting my training be the last priority rather than the first priority and I don’t like that one bit.

November 26, 2010 – REST

My training schedule is all out of whack with the snow this week and not getting to the gym. I have cross trained but I haven’t got my jogs or distance in. It’s tough but I have to plan for stuff like this. I’m frustrated but also working towards a solution…a treadmill. I’m hoping Santa sees my wish list and sends me one…one must still believe in dreams, magic and the gift of love.

November 27, 2010 – 6.5K JOG (10 min jog/1 min walk)

I wanted to run outside but the track wasn’t open and I wasn’t secure in jogging with my shoe grips yet. I went to the gym instead. That’s the first time I’ve been on a treadmill in a long time. I really like it. It’s great for propelling you forward when you feel tired, and I really like cranking up the speed at the very end and giving it all I got. I’m tired, but it’s a good, happy tired.

November 28, 2010 – 8.5K JOG (8.5 min jog/1.5 min walk)

My training schedule says to jog 12K today but I was invited to jog with the Kamloops Run Club so I took advantage of that awesome opportunity. I spoke to my trainer, Jody about it, and she was excited for me as I don’t jog with other people very often. I met Jo and the group at 8:30 a.m. and they had a little warm up and talk. I LOVED it. Jo has awesome energy and she really cares about each individual in the group. The energy, support, love and kindness that was in that room was truly tangible. I didn’t know most of the people but I could tell that just because I was a runner that they supported me. I have to say the dancing in the beginning just totally jazzed me up so any exhaustion I felt, disappeared. I only got maybe 5 or 6 hours sleep but it was still a great jog. I LOVE hanging out with STRONG, COURAGEOUS and FUN women who I am blessed to call my friends. They have no idea how much they have impacted my life just by being themselves. I also was blessed with traction on my runners for the ice and snow and a new jacket that was given to me. I have such supportive people in my life. Thank you.

November 29, 2010 – REST

I’m exhausted…really tired, but in a good way, a happy, nurtured, loved, supported way. Feeling blessed and grateful.

November 30, 2010 – REST INSTEAD OF CROSS TRAIN

I am so exhausted. I slept in and I’m still feeling completely wiped out. I feel like I have a ‘happy hangover’. It’s a good feeling.

December 1, 2010 – 8K JOG (10 min jog/1 min walk)

I was excited to jog. I was tired mid jog because I’m still not planning my food properly but Melanie sent me a meal plan so I will begin implementing that. It felt good to be on the seawall, doing what I love. I also am struggling with my left hip. I can feel my back is out and my left hip is really suffering because of it. I made an appointment with Benita from Ocean Wellness so she’ll put me back into place.

December has arrived so don’t forget:

HONOR YOUR LIFE means you’ll take care of yourself properly during this stressful season. It’s about loving, sharing, giving and enjoying our many blessings. Apply that to yourself this season by eating healthy, getting sleep, incorporating exercise to manage stress and surround yourself with loving, supportive people.

With a smile

Tina

THE Jog Blog – 7

November 25, 2010 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Tina’s Favorite Quote:

The winter darkness will not hide my light – no matter how cold and dark it may be!

Tina’s Wish List:

I want a treadmill more than high heel shoes. That means, I really want a treadmill.

Tina’s Confession:

I have been negligent in my training this week…I took time off due to snow, laziness and my hip and back bugging me…but if I’m truthful, mostly laziness. It’s cold, it’s snowy and I wanted to sleep in, so I did.

November 19, 2010 – CROSS TRAIN AND 6K JOG (Jog 10 min/walk 1 min)

It was crappy weather but really I was just being a wimp because once I got out there it wasn’t that bad. I had a 70 year old man give me a big smile and thumbs up as I passed him…those are the moments that keep you going.

November 20, 2010 – REST

November 21, 2010 – 11K ON SCHEDULE BUT I DID CROSS TRAINING INSTEAD

It’s snowing again and I am not prepared. I don’t have winter boots or Yak Trax (those gripper things for my runners) and I have to renew my license so I can’t drive until Monday. I will be missing my 11k jog today and I’m choked. I will cross train this morning and get my license tomorrow and then hopefully do the 11k on Tuesday. Arg. I’m frustrated that I can’t do it today.

I want a treadmill. Really bad. If I had a treadmill snow, sleet, rain, or any other disaster, natural or otherwise wouldn’t stop me from training.

November 22, 2010 – CROSS TRAIN

November 23, 2010 – 6K JOG WITH HILLS

As I was driving my car to get my license renewed I saw an elderly man, in his late 60’s early 70’s, jogging along the street and I was humbled. Really Tina? You can’t jog and he can? I was ashamed of myself. I’ve been procrastinating and the cold won’t kill me. Might not be pleasant, but I’ll survive it.

12:10 pm

Well, I ran 6k in minus 6 weather. In honesty, it was an incredibly beautiful morning. The sun was huge and a deep orange. If I wasn’t standing outside in the cold, you would think it was the summertime. It was stunning.

I won’t say the jog was easy. I won’t say it was excruciatingly difficult either. It was a run where my legs never really warmed up. I felt tight the entire jog even though I stretched. The air was cold but it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. And that’s the key isn’t it? “What I was expecting”. I was expecting my face to freeze up, snot to run from my nose, and the wind to slice me in half. I expected my hands to be numb and my feet to fall off. Really, in my head, I was in the artic running from polar bears.

In truth, my hands were toasty warm and my toes were a little cold and starting to go numb but really the rest of my body was ok. I think the hardest part was the stiffness in my legs. I felt like I was the tin man with no oil in sight…

November 24, 2010 – SLEPT IN SO THIS IS A DAY OF REST

Well, here’s the truth. I have strayed from my training schedule a bit. I have not done my long run this week, which I was suppose to do on Sunday. There was snow, there was the issue that I didn’t have my license, my hip was bugging me, blah blah blah. Ok, legitimate I suppose but really,

“NO OPTION TO FAIL” means, “I really don’t give a sh** what you are telling yourself, get out there and run!”

Sigh, it’s true, no excuse is really worth a hill of beans when I’m jogging that marathon and trying to make my time.

4:45 pm

I just came back from Ocean Wellness and seeing my chiropractor, Benita. I am so blessed to have supportive, loving people in my life. It’s small things, big things, kindness, compassion and encouragement that keep me going.

I have been negligent in my training this week…I took today off due to snow, laziness and my hip and back bugging me…but if I’m truthful, mostly laziness. It’s cold, it’s snowy and I wanted to sleep in, so I did.

I tell you to keep myself ACCOUNTABLE and also to show you that I AM NOT A MACHINE. I AM NOT PERFECT. I falter all the time…some days worse than others…but, I recognize it, and move forward from it. I don’t allow it to keep me down.

NO OPTION TO FAIL

No option to fail this marathon. No option to fail my trainer, Jody from Leapfit, my friends and family who are doing this with me.

NO OPTION TO FAIL MYSELF.

THE Jog Blog – 6

November 18, 2010 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Tina Moore the40by40Tina’s Tear-Up Moment From A Text:

“…I’ve never met a person who cares about people the way you do…”

Tina’s Favorite Facebook Status:

“This happy moment is brought to you by one kickbutt crosstraining session (dancing included), one awesome lunch date and one coconut cupcake…mmm…”

Tina’s Current Obsession:

Honest to goodness at the farmer’s market I found organic chocolate hazelnut butter…it’s like heaven in a jar and it’s perfect for after my workouts…yum!

November 11, 2010 – 6K JOG WITH HILLS

I canceled today’s jog to join someone who needed me, for a hike. They canceled on me so I could have gone back to the jogging plan however my mind was already made up that I wasn’t going to do it…I could blame the other person but ultimately it was MY DECISION to change it in the first place and also my idea to not change it back.

I’m responsible for my training and whether I do it or not.

So, what did I do? I went for a good hike with my pup at a fast pace and by the time I got to the end, I was feeling my calves and I’d worked up a good sweat. It wasn’t a jog but it wasn’t a day off either.

November 12, 2010 – REST

November 13, 2010 – CROSS TRAINING

I knew I had to cross train today but I was procrastinating a little bit. Took the sheets off my bed, put them into the laundry, a little Facebook roaming, put away some dishes…oh, these are all things that need to be done, but they don’t get me any closer to strengthening my legs, arms and core and kicking butt in a marathon.

Once I started it was great. I put on music and that just adds an element of FUN to the workout. I start singing, swiveling my hips, and next thing you know I’m full out dancing my butt off. In cross training I allow the diversion. It is just too much FUN to pass up. I’m realizing how much I miss dancing…(Mental note to self: Next man in my life will DANCE)

I feel very grateful and happy right now. A happy, dancing, cross training I’m-loving-being-40 kind of woman who is appreciating her life with such depth and sincerity.

November 14, 2010 – 11K JOG (10 min jog/1 min walk)

It was a foggy, grey day but it didn’t rain and I was grateful for that. It was warm enough to run in my red Scotiabank ½ marathon t-shirt. I love wearing that shirt…I earned that shirt! I love seeing other people pass me with the same shirt on. I feel connected to them because it’s such an awesome accomplishment and I love that.

November 16, 2010 – 2-3 BLOCKS OF HILLS AT 6 REPS (I was suppose to do 3-4 reps but misread my training sheet

My status on Facebook was:

“The hills are alive with the sound of music…well not really, more like the sound of a ranting and raving woman that has to do hill training today”

And that was true. I did six laps around my hilly neighbourhood. I’m sure the neighbours thought I was nuts. The first three were ok, on the fourth one I actually stopped mid step, bent at my waist, put my hands on my knees and muttered the words,

“Ooh, I just can’t…”

Now up to this point, I have followed my training schedule religiously and if I waver at all from it, I consult my trainer, Jody from Leapfit. I have never wavered on running 10 minutes, walk one minute, or in distance or in cross training reps. If anything I will do the longer option (run 5 or 6k today, I choose the 6k). So today, when I stopped, mid hill and uttered those horrible words, the reaction inside my head and in my heart was this:

The voice of a small, panicked child…so scared. She said,

“Tina! You can’t quit!! You HAVE to keep going! Don’t quit on me, please don’t quit on me!!”

She was so scared. It caught me off guard. I said to myself,

“I won’t quit on you. I promise I will never do that to you again.”

I started to cry. That poor little kid…

So that took approximately ten seconds, and off I was jogging up the hill, stronger than before. I did 5 laps for her and one lap for the cute guy in the black truck. There’s the little girl in me…but there’s also the woman…

November 17, 2010 – CROSS TRAINING

I had to move some boxes and stuff today so I asked Jody if that could be considered cross training. She agreed. I’m glad because I ache today.

HAVE YOU COMMITTED TO MY CHALLENGE OF 3 DAYS PER WEEK OF FITNESS YET?

REMEMBER: IT’S YOUR GIFT TO YOURSELF.

PS. Check me out on Facebook “Tina Moore’s THE 40by40″

THE Jog Blog – 5

November 11, 2010 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Vancouver BC, Early Morning Jog

Tina’s Happy Place:

Jogging along the ocean at high tide in the brilliant sun on a crisp November morning.

Tina’s Favorite Quote:

I continue to be in love with jogging. I feel so clear in my thoughts when I’m out there.

Tina’s Favorite Quote (it’s a tie):

I just kicked anxiety’s a**!

Tina’s Challenge:

The holiday’s are coming up. Do you think you could commit to 3 days a week of some sort of exercise? All you have to do is commit to a half hour each time. I’m suggesting this NOW so you have a head start in the New Year. I’m suggesting this NOW so you will have a way to handle the stress over the holidays. It will be the greatest gift YOU give YOURSELF over the holidays, and in turn it will be a gift to others.

Think about it…

November 4, 2010 – DAY OF REST

It’s my ‘day of rest’ with no jogging or cross training…it’s been a tough day. I am now looking forward to tomorrow when I have to do a 6k plus cross training. It’ll be good for my anxiety, which is higher than I’d like right now.

November 5, 2010 – CROSS TRAINING AND 6K JOG

Wow, what a difference cross training and jogging can do to your state of mind! I just kicked anxiety’s ass! I was so anxious yesterday…on a scale of 1-10, I was probably at a 6 (it’s never as high as it was when I was with my ex)…but much higher than I like. I was really looking forward to today because I knew the extra exercise would push me to a place I needed to go to…

I can honestly say, I feel like I’ve come back to myself…anxiety seems to push its way inside of me and I get pushed outside of me…jogging does the opposite…jogging pushes out the worry, the pain, the fear and all that anxiety brings…jogging pushes it out, so I can climb back inside myself….my mood now is lighter, happier, hopeful and not weighed down with worry and fear. I feel like I’m back to who I really am.

November 6, 2010 – DAY OF REST

November 7, 2010 – 10K JOG

I was looking forward to today’s 10k jog but I was worried last night because it just poured and I wondered what I was going to wear since I still don’t have any rain gear. I feel truly blessed that today the sun shone and the sky was a lovely shade of blue. The seawall was busy but I jogged my 10k in basically an hour

I continue to be in LOVE with JOGGING. I feel so clear in my thoughts when I’m out there.

November 9, 2010 – CROSS TRAINING

What a FUN cross training session. I was scheduled to do a 6k jog with some hills but I looked outside and it was sooo miserable! I looked at my training schedule that Jody from Leapfit created then I looked at the weather report (smart girl) and realized I could switch things around a little.

Normally I don’t really have music on when I cross train, but today I rocked it. I finished all my exercises and pushed myself a little more with the pushups and sit ups then I danced my butt off. WHAT FUN! I’m sure my neighbours thought I was crazy because I was laughing, dancing and having such a great time!

What could have been a lousy, grey, cold, miserable day was a dancing, laughing, cross training “THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!” kind of morning.

Life is good. Life is really really good.

November 10, 2010 – 8K JOG

I had such an amazing jog this morning. It was colder than I thought but the sun was shining so bright and the ocean was high. The mountains were tipped with bright white snow. It was so beautiful that I jogged the entire 8k with a huge SMILE on my face. My calves were a little tight, I got a little tired but the beauty that was around me and the joy and love I felt, far outweighed anything else.

Jogging is such a gift. I feel incredibly happy and blessed right now.

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