February 27, 2011

Wow it has been a while since I wrote here.   Over a year.  Life has been hectic, but I am back and will start blogging again.

Well what is new.  I am still on my healthy journey.  It has been over 3 years and I am maintaining nicely.   

On February 14 I started Coaching a Learn to Run Clinic at my local Running Room.  It is very motivating for me to help new runners start running.  I remember as if it was only yesterday what it was like to start running, and even though I am not a fast runner, I very much enjoy the high one gets from running.  I am hoping to incorporate that into each runner in my group.

The weather today was -21 (c) and my runners still braved the cold and came out and ran with me 8:30 this morning.  I was very proud of them and it definitely shows their dedication to their new lifestyle.

Tomorrow I will be talking to my runners on how to breathe.

If you just starting out running you should remember these simply rules:

Train your breathing while running is through using a breathing ratio. For general distance running that does not involve speed, a 3:2 ratio may be used. For example, you should inhale for three steps, then exhale for the next two steps. However, if you speed up, a 2:1 ratio is best. This involves inhaling for two steps, then exhaling for one step. This may require several practice running sessions to become effective.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/391370-when-running-how-should-you-be-breathing/#ixzz1FDG801Ee

My diet today:

I am trying very hard to keep my carbs low.  I am aiming for a ratio of 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat.   Well keeping the carbs lower then 50% is a task in itself.  I officially gave up buying bread.  I think that is a big saving(s) on carbs for me.   Today I reached 47%; not quite 40% but definitely lower then 50%.