Thanksgiving

I have not worked out since Tuesday before the holiday but jumped right back in once I returned to my normal schedule.

30 min run and stretching out the kinks.

2 days in a row

So I made it to the Y two days in a row. It was a resistance training day. I focused on my abs with lots of crunches and then did (10) 15 second planks for my core and upper body. I followed this with circuit weight training for the arms and 5 minutes on the treadmill at 5mph. All in all a good workout.

I think the planks which are the simplest exercise will create the most discomfort for me tomorrow.

Monday, November 23rd.

Today I ran out my frustrations. I did another 30 minute treadmill run. This time I varied the speed. I did the first mile at 4.5 mph then raised it to 4.7 mph. The last 2 minutes I did at 5 mph. It all felt pretty darn good.

This weekend I didn't get an official workout in but I did do a lot of activities that did not involve sitting. Including a very long grocery shopping trip while holding my 15lbs baby in a sling and trying to teach my daughter to jump rope.

1/2 Marathon math.

If the distance is 13.1 miles and I run it at 4.5 mph it will take me 2.9 hours.....

If I run at 5 mph it will take 2.62 hours....

And if I can run at 5.5 mph it will take 2,3 hours....

I obviously need to run faster than I have been but not sure what pace I will decide. If I am running with my Dad he and I will have to decide together. And I think he runs much faster than I do.

Ta Da Ta!

Although I missed working out 3 days in a row I did meet goal one of my immediate goals. I ran continuously for 30 mins at 4.5 mph. YAY!!! It felt pretty darn good too.

Goal #2 is 30 mins at 5 mph.

I talked to a marathon runner today at the Y. She reminded me of a few things that I need to do while I am training.

1. Don't always run on the treadmill. Outside running and track running is different so you need to get both types of running in.

2. Cross-train. Put variety in your workout - resistance training is important . And mix up the cardio. BIke ride once in awhile or swim so your muscles get a mix of work.

3. Try a 5K or 10K prior to the race so you are accustom to running in a group and determine your real pace. You will run differently in a group than alone. So I think I am going to do the Snow Shuffle 5k

http://www.active.com/running/waterloo-ia/snow-shuffle-5k-2009

Well that's all for now. More updates on my work out tomorrow I hope

I'm still here!

I bet you thought I disappeared didn't you? Well work has gotten in the way. I have had to work through lunch to get a project out the door and today I am playing catch up. Then have had obligations in the evenings... But I think I can run afterwork at the local hockey arena tonight then work out tomorrow and I will hopefully be able to meet my goals for the week.

A new day a new start

I made it to the Y over lunch and I did pretty good.

I ran 20 minutes at 4.5 mph then stopped to stretch and catch my breath. It wasn't that I was out of breath but had a side crap that I attribute to a lack of lung capacity. The first 5 mins of the run I thought I wasn't going to make it but I pushed through and minutes 6- 18 felt great.

After I stretched I decided to get back on the treadmill and run at 5 mph as long as I could. Kinda disappointed cause I only made it 3 mins before my side hurt and I couldn't breath real well.

I tried though and there is always tomorrow.

Excuses

So I didn't get a workout in since Wednesday.

Thursday I was too tired and then this weekend was devoted to participating in our friends' wedding in Cedar Rapids. So although I really intended to get a workout in there was no time.

I am beginning to wonder if this blog has become a location for excuses rather than a blog showing my progress.

Tomorrow is a new day and a new start. I WILL go for a run and there WILL be a post about what I accomplish.

My goal for next week is a minimum of 3 days of running and one day of lifting.