Sand bags week....

So I slacked last week on running because I still feel like there are sand bags connected to my legs... just as a little change, I tried Nelly's Turbo Kick at South Common Community Centre.  Amazing!! She really kicked my behind for sure!! Got that spark to get back at it this week to get back out on the road on my running program.  I look at runners as they so graciously swoosh by me as I sit in my car at the red light and can not wait to have that endurance and stamina to be able to run for longer periods of time. I will get there very soon.

First outdoor run..3.6K!!!

Hello Hello! 
I have been MIA for a bit, but I have exciting news! First, huge thanks to Tara for pulling me through last Wednesday afternoon. I went for my first outdoor run with a runner (Tara). I was sooo scared! sweaty palms, worried that I wouldn't be able to go at a "runners" pace; the fear...I felt it!!


I have to take a video footage next time, because I can easily teach 3 zumba classes in a row or power through bootcamp...but get me outside...windy day...various inclines...and with a running partner...I was huffing and puffing!!! As I sit here and think about it, I want to laugh now, but I couldn't wait till we power walked. I was making all sorts of noises and had a lot of difficulty trying to maintain proper breathing. Something that I am working on now. 


The next day after my outdoor run, my abs felt sore...like I did 1000 sit ups-not that I have done 1000, but I assume that is what it would feel like. 


I cannot wait...CANNOT WAIT! Yes, I said that I can't wait till our next run is.  After we finished our run, and  had a stretch session, I became overwhelmed with emotion, happy emotions. The feeling like I had just climbed the highest mountain and I was at the tip of that mountain feeling like I have overcome a huge fear! 

I feel so blessed. Thank you TC!

It's what I DO with that rock...

My first week down and onto the next.

I found last week a bit tiresome not so much the running but finding the time to get down to the gym. This week, I need to get the schedule out and plan ahead...

As I run for my little spurts of 1.5 min then walk, I'm thinking about the final 5K...sometimes fear, sometimes happiness pops in. But then I realised, these next 6 weeks might get harder but quitting is not an option Nazia! I have started up many run programs before, but after 1 or 2 weeks, I'm not there mentally. This time I feel different...whether its this blogg or accountability...I am feeling good about this.

So...this is for the tough days, the one where its 6am or 11pm and I need to fit that run in no matter what...

"What is the difference between a stepping stone and stumbling stone? Well, one might say a stepping stone takes you from point A to point B, and you progress as you move further.  However a stumbling stone is one that trips you, makes you angry, perhaps flustered. BUT in actual fact, a stepping stone and stumbling stone are all the same...they are simply just rocks. It is what you do with that rock is what makes the difference"

This was said by my bereavement counsellor on Tuesday..and I feel that you can use it in all aspects of your life...career, fitness, mind...etc. 

Positive Weekend!

This weekend I attended a Power of Connection workshop with Susan Sly, David Wood and P.K Smith. All three amazing motivational speakers. It was an intense weekend...I walked in feeling overwhelmed, through the days...as I scribbled in my notebook all the amazing information on building confidence, fighting fear, team building and much more, I felt like I was "growing into Nazia" if that makes sense. 

A quote that just resonated in my head dealing with my fitness journey is:

We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them

This is exactly why this running program will take me to where I want to be...
half way through week one..zumba tomorrow looking forward to it!

5K Running Prep!

Hi Everyone!


I am starting a running program:) 


I have mixed emotions...being a heavy child most of my life, running has been the one thing that I feared. I remember the really fit girls being able to run for so long in my elementary gym class...where I could barely last five! If a run was coming up, I pretended to not "feel well".


Now in my late 20's, I am going to face the fear! I admire the runners striding down Queen St. on Sunday mornings. They look so graceful and look like they are actually enjoying it...chatting it up as they run side by side. I'm lucky if I can breath let alone talk and run!! lol


So my friend Tara, has set me up with a 6 week running program.  Along with proper nutrition and weight training, my goal is to run the "Hazel 5K run"...yes actually run it...(yikes!)

Survived session one!

The RunDown:


I have lost over 70lbs in the past 2 years and feel great! I have now reached a plateau and looking to reach my final goal.  Another 30lbs by the end of the year...woot!


I'm pretty sure this running prep program will take me to the next level as well as help me overcome my fear...Wish me Luck!!


Week one...session one...starting now!

Check out my YouTube Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KbyoxvGesQ&feature=context&context=C31a8405ADOEgsToPDskKaycGL_TV__h4zRdylS2MT