About Raven

I'm a recovering couch potato, and unhealthy eater. I committed to making a change as far as my health, and to take on the world of running. It's been a blast so far, and I am looking forward to bigger challenges in my future!

A Monday Rest Day Can Be a Productive Rest Day

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Raven

After a long run this weekend, and after that great ride yesterday I am enjoying a lazy day. It isn’t a do-nothing kind of day however. I took my girl Christie to the hospital this morning for a scheduled surgery. I am spending time in the waiting area, listening to classical music, doing some reading, and of course taking care of a few items on my to-do list.

I have reached out to the folks at Scottish Rite Hospital to share my journey. I am hoping this opens some doors to start to speak to people about hope and my belief that if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything! I really believe I have a higher calling!

Bodybugg Stats – 6/20/10

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Raven

Went a little over my deficit this day. Soon I will be back off the deficit, and will try to keep an average that is right at or just below my caloric burn. I am almost at my target weight!!

Cross-training Day

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Raven

Sundays are my cross-training days. I do not do ANY running what so ever. What is cross-training? It is any other form of aerobic exercise that allows you to use slightly different muscles while resting (usually) after a long run day. Non- load bearing is best! Cross- traing exercises can be swimming, cycling, or walking. An hour of cross-training is supposed to help me recover after my Saturday long runs.

I choose to ride my mountain bike across town, as part of my cross-training. Yes, some of the hills can be a challenge, but in the end I feel GREAT! Today I even had the energy on the last half of my ride to chase a road biker on the Katy Trail. I stayed with her for most of the way back and we kept up a good speed (+-20 mph). I managed to kick up enough leg-fuel to blow by her for the last couple of miles. Call it cockiness, but I made sure that she was left in the dust. Ha!

The ego race did tamp out my fuel for the ride across the Trinity River and to the house. I made it home fine, although a bit slower than I had wanted.

It was worth it.

Bodybugg Stats 6/19/10

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Raven

Bodybugg Stats 6/19/10

Yesterday was my big run day, so I burned more than usual, but also allowed myself to eat a little more. Last thing I need is to starve myself on a day like that!

I burned 2450 calories, ate 1766 calories, and had a 684 caloric deficit on 6/19.