Week 4 came and went quite quickly. Brian and Kate both completed their training goals for the week. Brian ran 2 days this week AND played roller hockey this morning. Kate completed 4 days of running, today wasn't one of them, the couch has been quite comfy....everyone needs a day off, right??
In addition to training physically, we decided we need to start training mentally. Among our mental training techniques this weekend was playing Yahtzee. What a rigorous game! Brian won, Kate thinks he cheated. We had some serious screaming matches, Murphy was sitting in the corner rolling his eyes at us (or at least, he would have if he could have). We are both very competitive, even when it comes to board games. Goodness knows what our marathon will be like, we will be competing against each other the whole way. Screaming, elbows flying, the usual Turza competitiveness will be going down, I'm sure.
Our weight loss has come to a bit of standstill. We had been feeling quite good about ourselves this week, which resulted in the consumption of: one WHOLE large NY style pizza in one night (between the two of us), Greek food, and Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake (no dinner, just the cheesecake). We would like to thank the Elrods for the Cheesecake Factory gift certificate, although we are now thinking it was a ploy to thwart our training.
Wish us luck this week, hopefully we have more luck resisting our food temptations this week.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Week 3 - Slightly less tough going
Another week has passed, 2010 is flying by. We can't believe how quick time goes. We have both successfully trained for at least 2 days this week, which is an increase from last week. Brian is holding steady at a 13.5 lb weight loss.
Rumor has it that the Elrod camp has also been training well. A little birdie told us that at least one of the Elrods has been diligently running on the track to prep for our April competition.
Yesterday we both went for runs, separately- since last week's "together run" didn't work out so well. Brian ran the farthest he has run continuously, yet. We are very proud of it. Needless to say, we were both a little tired and sore today, so we went for a 2.5 mile rigorous walk in the freezing rain. Now, that's what we call dedication!!
As lame as this post is, we have no exciting training stories or news to report as of today, hopefully next week we will have more stories!
Wish us luck on another week of this training, which slightly resembles hell.
Rumor has it that the Elrod camp has also been training well. A little birdie told us that at least one of the Elrods has been diligently running on the track to prep for our April competition.
Yesterday we both went for runs, separately- since last week's "together run" didn't work out so well. Brian ran the farthest he has run continuously, yet. We are very proud of it. Needless to say, we were both a little tired and sore today, so we went for a 2.5 mile rigorous walk in the freezing rain. Now, that's what we call dedication!!
As lame as this post is, we have no exciting training stories or news to report as of today, hopefully next week we will have more stories!
Wish us luck on another week of this training, which slightly resembles hell.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Week 2 - Rough going
It's been two weeks since we have started our training to beat the Elrods in April, and this week seemed longer and much harder than the past ones. As last week, the weather has been frigid - but we have been bearing the elements.
Now that the holidays are over, we are both back to working full time. This has made training difficult for us to do. Kate goes running during her lunches at work and stinks up the office in the afternoon with her sweaty musk. Brian hasn't been able to find time during his work day to run, as it is dark when he leaves the house...and dark when he comes home. Kate is seriously thinking of getting him a really cool head lamp for running, so he has no excuse not to go when he comes home from work :-) Who's that weirdo out running in subzero temps at night in Center Moriches? That would be Brian...Brian Turza.
Yesterday we decided to go on a four mile run together, which would be our first ever run as a couple (yes, we know...slightly dorky). Kate asked Brian if he wanted to go for 3 or 4 miles together. Brian agreed that he could do 4, so we decided our route and set off. As we were going out the front door Brian told Kate to go her normal pace, he would try to keep up with her, but she was not to stop on his account. So, we headed out into the 15 degree weather for our first 4 miles as a couple. About a quarter mile down the road, Brian was already falling back. Kate kept her pace, hoping Brian wouldn't get discouraged, but he DID say to maintain her normal pace. Every stop sign Kate turned around to make sure he was still there. At the fourth stop sign (about a mile into the run) she turned around and Brian was no where to be found. Kate decided to heed Brian's advice and to continue at her normal pace....BUT, there was a slight glitch in that plan. Kate had the only keys (that she know about) to the house. So....as any dutiful wife would do, she turned around and sprinted back to the house. She was so afraid that he would be stuck outside freezing his buns off! Well, she showed up and the front door was already open (apparently, Brian thought ahead and planted another key outside) and Brian was inside, in the heat. With some serious coaxing from Kate, we set out on a 1.5 mile walk together to try to meet the 4 mile goal. We finished a 3.5 mile run/walk together, the longest that Brian has done so far. Needless to say, Sunday was a rest day for some of the Turzas, while others went for another 4 mile run (despite the freezing temps).
Brian's weight loss has been quite remarkable, he has lost a total of 13 lbs since we started. Kate hasn't quite lost that much (or any at all), but she is maintaining her beautiful physique quite well. Go Brian!!
For Kate's birthday (we aren't going to mention how old she is), Mike (Kate's brother) entered the three of them (Brian, Kate & Mike) in a local 5k in February. Brian will be debuting his amazing new running skillz! Watch out 5kers...Brian Turza is in town (with Mike & Kate in tow)!!
Wish us luck this next week!!!
Now that the holidays are over, we are both back to working full time. This has made training difficult for us to do. Kate goes running during her lunches at work and stinks up the office in the afternoon with her sweaty musk. Brian hasn't been able to find time during his work day to run, as it is dark when he leaves the house...and dark when he comes home. Kate is seriously thinking of getting him a really cool head lamp for running, so he has no excuse not to go when he comes home from work :-) Who's that weirdo out running in subzero temps at night in Center Moriches? That would be Brian...Brian Turza.
Yesterday we decided to go on a four mile run together, which would be our first ever run as a couple (yes, we know...slightly dorky). Kate asked Brian if he wanted to go for 3 or 4 miles together. Brian agreed that he could do 4, so we decided our route and set off. As we were going out the front door Brian told Kate to go her normal pace, he would try to keep up with her, but she was not to stop on his account. So, we headed out into the 15 degree weather for our first 4 miles as a couple. About a quarter mile down the road, Brian was already falling back. Kate kept her pace, hoping Brian wouldn't get discouraged, but he DID say to maintain her normal pace. Every stop sign Kate turned around to make sure he was still there. At the fourth stop sign (about a mile into the run) she turned around and Brian was no where to be found. Kate decided to heed Brian's advice and to continue at her normal pace....BUT, there was a slight glitch in that plan. Kate had the only keys (that she know about) to the house. So....as any dutiful wife would do, she turned around and sprinted back to the house. She was so afraid that he would be stuck outside freezing his buns off! Well, she showed up and the front door was already open (apparently, Brian thought ahead and planted another key outside) and Brian was inside, in the heat. With some serious coaxing from Kate, we set out on a 1.5 mile walk together to try to meet the 4 mile goal. We finished a 3.5 mile run/walk together, the longest that Brian has done so far. Needless to say, Sunday was a rest day for some of the Turzas, while others went for another 4 mile run (despite the freezing temps).
Brian's weight loss has been quite remarkable, he has lost a total of 13 lbs since we started. Kate hasn't quite lost that much (or any at all), but she is maintaining her beautiful physique quite well. Go Brian!!
For Kate's birthday (we aren't going to mention how old she is), Mike (Kate's brother) entered the three of them (Brian, Kate & Mike) in a local 5k in February. Brian will be debuting his amazing new running skillz! Watch out 5kers...Brian Turza is in town (with Mike & Kate in tow)!!
Wish us luck this next week!!!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Week 1 - Finished!
Well, Brian and Kate have successfully finished their first week of training! We are both extremely proud of ourselves, and we lost a combined 11.5 lbs to boot.....
The weather has definitely put a bit of a damper on our running. It has been unseasonably cold (like single digits) and uber windy. But, that doesn't stop us Turzas --we went out and bought some warmer running clothes. Not going to lie, we look a little silly when we go out for our runs. Today, Kate wore two pairs of running tights, ski socks, three shirts (including one turtleneck), ear warmers, ski cap, AND gloves - it was still freezing. Because Brian was lacking warm running attire (don't worry, we hooked it up today at Modells), he opted for some serious Wii training. Nice job, Brian!!!
It was brought to our attention, that if you aren't a follower you can't view comments on our posting. So, we wanted to make sure the playing field was level and post some of the Elrod's comments on our first posting. Missy wrote: "Missy and Brett are both amazing athletes and that is all anyone needs to know. In fact, Missy woke up early (8:30 am is early for some people) and headed to the gym (so what if it was the first time in months) and had an intense workout! Brett has been busy with work but as soon as we get him some new sneakers (we Elrods don't need any fancy heart monitors!) his training will begin. I cannot wait to welcome to the world baby Elrod Turza!!!!"
Now, we don't know about you, but it sounds like this might be a seriously close competition in April, what with the Elrod's amazing athletic ability and all.
Happy 2010, hope it's happy and healthy for all!! Guess what our resolution is? That's right, getting fit. And, we figure if we run more then we get to eat more (which, is definitely our favorite pastime).
The weather has definitely put a bit of a damper on our running. It has been unseasonably cold (like single digits) and uber windy. But, that doesn't stop us Turzas --we went out and bought some warmer running clothes. Not going to lie, we look a little silly when we go out for our runs. Today, Kate wore two pairs of running tights, ski socks, three shirts (including one turtleneck), ear warmers, ski cap, AND gloves - it was still freezing. Because Brian was lacking warm running attire (don't worry, we hooked it up today at Modells), he opted for some serious Wii training. Nice job, Brian!!!
It was brought to our attention, that if you aren't a follower you can't view comments on our posting. So, we wanted to make sure the playing field was level and post some of the Elrod's comments on our first posting. Missy wrote: "Missy and Brett are both amazing athletes and that is all anyone needs to know. In fact, Missy woke up early (8:30 am is early for some people) and headed to the gym (so what if it was the first time in months) and had an intense workout! Brett has been busy with work but as soon as we get him some new sneakers (we Elrods don't need any fancy heart monitors!) his training will begin. I cannot wait to welcome to the world baby Elrod Turza!!!!"
Now, we don't know about you, but it sounds like this might be a seriously close competition in April, what with the Elrod's amazing athletic ability and all.
Happy 2010, hope it's happy and healthy for all!! Guess what our resolution is? That's right, getting fit. And, we figure if we run more then we get to eat more (which, is definitely our favorite pastime).
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