I've been seeing some great progress which is quite encouraging=) Here's a recap of the end of my week:
Thursday: The kids didn't have a snowday, so I was able to go to the gym and take a yoga class. It was really fun and actually made my legs a bit tired. I wasn't really expecting it to be a good workout, but we held all the positions so long it ended up working my muscles pretty well.
Friday-Ran 5 miles! I walked 1 too, for a total of 6 miles in 1:11:30. I only had to stop twice-after 3 miles and after 4.5 miles-to walk .25 miles. The amount I'm able to run without stopping is getting so much better. I'm going to try to do my 3.5 mile run tomorrow without stopping at all. As far as my speed, I ran most of the running part at 5.5mph and walked at 3.7 mph. I had to slow down to 5.2mph between 3.5-4.5 miles ran, but did the first (from 0-3 miles) and last (from 4.5-5 miles) sections of my run completely at 5.5.
Saturday-Rest day. My friend wasn't able to make it up to visit due to bad weather, but I'd already rearranged my schedule so I just kept my rest day on Saturday.
Today-Strength training and stretching. I did my whole strength circuit I got the last time I met with my trainer. I've been slacking off a bit with the strength and only doing short sessions or skipping them, so it was good to get a full workout in.
For the upcoming week, I'll be running 3.5 on M/W, 2 on T, yoga on R, and 5 miles F. I'm going away for the weekend so I arranged my schedule the same as I did this week since that worked pretty well. I'll take a rest day Saturday, hopefully get some strength in Sunday, then next Monday I won't be running but I will be skiing! I figure it won't make too much difference in training since it'll be a great substitute workout.
Miles this week: 13
Total miles:49
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Good last couple days
Today I had a great run, but first I'll tell you about the beginning of my week:
Sunday-Kind of a bust. I did about 15 minutes of wall sit, crunches, and push ups but that was all I could bring myself to do. My legs were so achy from waitressing Saturday and I needed a day of rest.
Monday-Ran 3 miles, walked 1 for a total of 4 miles in 49 minutes.
Tuesday-Ran 2 miles, walked 2 for a total of 4 miles in 54 minutes. I ran the 2 miles without stopping and was pretty exhausted after.
Wednesday-Had a great run! I wasn't looking forward to it because the kids I nanny had a snow day and if I was gonna go I'd have to go after a 10 hour day of work. I decided to push myself to the gym though and am so glad I did. I was able to run 2.5 miles wihtout stopping! Then I did another half mile for good measure and 1 mile of walking, for a total of 4 miles in 49 minutes. I felt really good while I was running and still feel great now.
I'm hoping the kids don't have another snow day tomorrow, but we're supposed to get another storm so we'll see. If they don't, I'm going to take whatever class they have in the mind-body room tomorrow morning (yoga or pilates). If they do have a snow day, I think I'll just do some strength in the living room-I'm sure the kids would join along with me:) Then Friday I plan on doing my long run-it'll be 5 miles so I'm a bit nervous but hopefully the trend from tonight will continue and it won't be too awful!
Also, I think I'll start posting my weekly and total miles like Heather. My numbers aren't quite as pitiful as they were in the beginning, so I feel ok about posting them:p
Miles this week: 8
Total miles: 44
Sunday-Kind of a bust. I did about 15 minutes of wall sit, crunches, and push ups but that was all I could bring myself to do. My legs were so achy from waitressing Saturday and I needed a day of rest.
Monday-Ran 3 miles, walked 1 for a total of 4 miles in 49 minutes.
Tuesday-Ran 2 miles, walked 2 for a total of 4 miles in 54 minutes. I ran the 2 miles without stopping and was pretty exhausted after.
Wednesday-Had a great run! I wasn't looking forward to it because the kids I nanny had a snow day and if I was gonna go I'd have to go after a 10 hour day of work. I decided to push myself to the gym though and am so glad I did. I was able to run 2.5 miles wihtout stopping! Then I did another half mile for good measure and 1 mile of walking, for a total of 4 miles in 49 minutes. I felt really good while I was running and still feel great now.
I'm hoping the kids don't have another snow day tomorrow, but we're supposed to get another storm so we'll see. If they don't, I'm going to take whatever class they have in the mind-body room tomorrow morning (yoga or pilates). If they do have a snow day, I think I'll just do some strength in the living room-I'm sure the kids would join along with me:) Then Friday I plan on doing my long run-it'll be 5 miles so I'm a bit nervous but hopefully the trend from tonight will continue and it won't be too awful!
Also, I think I'll start posting my weekly and total miles like Heather. My numbers aren't quite as pitiful as they were in the beginning, so I feel ok about posting them:p
Miles this week: 8
Total miles: 44
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Exhausted!
That is what I'm feeling right now-totally and completely exhausted. I ran 4 miles and walked 1.5 in a little less than 1 hour, 10 mins this morning. That was really really hard, but then after that I just worked a 10 hour waitressing shift! It was extremely busy all day and my legs are throbbing just sitting here. After nannying 50 hours already, that brings my total work hours to 60 for the week ugh!
As for the last couple days:
Thursday-Went swimming for an hour with the kids at a local pool. Carrying a 4-year-old while chasing my 15-year-old brother was quite hard! I was planning on running after work but the parents got home late and I just didn't have the motivation in me to go after such a long day.
Friday-I went for a short run-1 mile running and 1.5 miles walking. I figured since I was planning on doing a long run this morning (about 14 hours later) I didn't want to tire myself out too much.
Tomorrow I'm going to do some strength. I should be on schedule most of the week until the weekend, when my friend is supposed to be coming to visit from Virginia. I'll do my long run on Friday if she's able to come-they're predicting a snowstorm so she might not be able to drive up:(
Heather-Gymnastics brought you so many good things but most importantly...you met me!!:)
As for the last couple days:
Thursday-Went swimming for an hour with the kids at a local pool. Carrying a 4-year-old while chasing my 15-year-old brother was quite hard! I was planning on running after work but the parents got home late and I just didn't have the motivation in me to go after such a long day.
Friday-I went for a short run-1 mile running and 1.5 miles walking. I figured since I was planning on doing a long run this morning (about 14 hours later) I didn't want to tire myself out too much.
Tomorrow I'm going to do some strength. I should be on schedule most of the week until the weekend, when my friend is supposed to be coming to visit from Virginia. I'll do my long run on Friday if she's able to come-they're predicting a snowstorm so she might not be able to drive up:(
Heather-Gymnastics brought you so many good things but most importantly...you met me!!:)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Life sure gets in the way of training...
Trying to work 50+ hours a week, have some inkling of a life AND train for a half marathon sure is interesting. The common theme of this blog seems to be "there need to be more hours in the day!" I'm working really hard at making training my priority, but it sure can be difficult after a 10 or 11 hour day!
Wednesday I got home with 5 minutes to let my dog out and change my clothes before hurrying off to step class. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not many people were there. The class was great, and I'm finding that I don't have a tough time at all getting through it anymore. I think it may be time to add that extra riser to the step...but I know that it's going to be REALLY tough then! There's a new part in the class that I really like where we balance in the tree pose and then do one leg squats. It's fun to watch everyone else fall while I'm steady as can be. See! Gymnastics did do some good in my life =).
Thursday I didn't work out because I went to the Salisbury Young Professionals get together. It was pretty fun and my roomie and I actually met some people. Maybe we'll make some friends here, who knows!
Today I'm planning on running 4 miles after work and then heading out to Baltimore to celebrate a good friend's birthday. We're getting SUSHIIIII yum!
Wednesday I got home with 5 minutes to let my dog out and change my clothes before hurrying off to step class. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not many people were there. The class was great, and I'm finding that I don't have a tough time at all getting through it anymore. I think it may be time to add that extra riser to the step...but I know that it's going to be REALLY tough then! There's a new part in the class that I really like where we balance in the tree pose and then do one leg squats. It's fun to watch everyone else fall while I'm steady as can be. See! Gymnastics did do some good in my life =).
Thursday I didn't work out because I went to the Salisbury Young Professionals get together. It was pretty fun and my roomie and I actually met some people. Maybe we'll make some friends here, who knows!
Today I'm planning on running 4 miles after work and then heading out to Baltimore to celebrate a good friend's birthday. We're getting SUSHIIIII yum!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
this past week
So this last week of training hasn't been great, mostly because the kids I nanny have their winter vacation this week and it's just so hard to make myself go to the gym after chasing around a 4 and a 6-year-old all day! Here's what happened:
Saturday-Met with my trainer. The workout was hard, but not impossible and I actually wasn't even sore from it. I guess that means I'm getting stronger? It was the last session I had with her since my 3-session birthday gift has run out:( I just don't have the money to spend $60/hour to meet with her, oh well. I think I've learned enough now and have enough variety that I can make up different strength routines that'll work for me.
Sunday-Did some cross-training, eliptical for 30 mins.
Monday-Was way too tired after work to go to the gym. My normal sleep schedule has been 1am-9am and going to bed at 1 then waking up at 7 made me exhausted!
Tuesday-Even worse in terms of tiredness. My parents needed to be at the airport at 4am and I had to bring them. Then, when I got back home I couldn't fall back asleep so it was just a very sleepy day and I did not go to the gym.
Wednesday-Ran 1.5 miles, walked 1.5. The gym is sooo crowded at 5:30pm, it's awful! The only treadmill open had a broken channel changer button so it was stuck on some trashy talk show where the moms don't know who the babby daddy is! Someone finally got off another treadmill so it was ok, but I still don't like going to the gym in that after-work rush and am so glad I don't normally have to.
Today-Took the kids swimming today and got quite the workout in! I was holding the little one and chasing after my 15-year-old brother in the water, very exhausting. I was planning on going running today too, but the parents got home late and I just can't make myself go.
My plan for the rest of the week is to run a short run tomorrow (2ish miles), then run 4 miles Saturday. Then, next week I should be able to get back on the schedule of the training plan.
Saturday-Met with my trainer. The workout was hard, but not impossible and I actually wasn't even sore from it. I guess that means I'm getting stronger? It was the last session I had with her since my 3-session birthday gift has run out:( I just don't have the money to spend $60/hour to meet with her, oh well. I think I've learned enough now and have enough variety that I can make up different strength routines that'll work for me.
Sunday-Did some cross-training, eliptical for 30 mins.
Monday-Was way too tired after work to go to the gym. My normal sleep schedule has been 1am-9am and going to bed at 1 then waking up at 7 made me exhausted!
Tuesday-Even worse in terms of tiredness. My parents needed to be at the airport at 4am and I had to bring them. Then, when I got back home I couldn't fall back asleep so it was just a very sleepy day and I did not go to the gym.
Wednesday-Ran 1.5 miles, walked 1.5. The gym is sooo crowded at 5:30pm, it's awful! The only treadmill open had a broken channel changer button so it was stuck on some trashy talk show where the moms don't know who the babby daddy is! Someone finally got off another treadmill so it was ok, but I still don't like going to the gym in that after-work rush and am so glad I don't normally have to.
Today-Took the kids swimming today and got quite the workout in! I was holding the little one and chasing after my 15-year-old brother in the water, very exhausting. I was planning on going running today too, but the parents got home late and I just can't make myself go.
My plan for the rest of the week is to run a short run tomorrow (2ish miles), then run 4 miles Saturday. Then, next week I should be able to get back on the schedule of the training plan.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
continuing my last post...
Ok, I'm baaaack
Saturday - I dragged my mom to Body Pump with me. It was so fun! She held up really well and didn't complain or anything =) I wish she lived closer so we could actually work out together. I would have rather taken her to step class, but I didn't think they had one on Saturday morning - turns out they do...at 8:30. Oh well, maybe next time. We spent the rest of the day shopping at the mall in Annapolis and then got amaaaazingly delish Thai food for dinner.
Sunday - I ran 4 miles in 41.24, which I think is pretty damn awesome considering I haven't gone running in almost 2 weeks! The roads weren't quite ready for running, so I did a lot of sliding around - not awesome. I even had to stop and walk a few times because the roads were so bad. Buddy was slipping around everywhere, which was SO funny to watch. What a goofy dog.
Monday - I was planning on going to body pump, but I've been having a lot of problems with my left shoulder, and it was really bothering me when I got home from work. I decided lifting weights was probably a bad choice, so I took the day off from the gym.
Tuesday - I had an appointment right after work, and didn't get home until about five. I went for a very quick run (2 miles in about 17 minutes). It's funny how fast you can run when you're trying to race the sun. I really got into a groove and felt like I wanted to run further. Too bad the sun didn't cooperate. There really need to be more hours in the day!!
This week's miles: 2
Total miles: 43.5
Saturday - I dragged my mom to Body Pump with me. It was so fun! She held up really well and didn't complain or anything =) I wish she lived closer so we could actually work out together. I would have rather taken her to step class, but I didn't think they had one on Saturday morning - turns out they do...at 8:30. Oh well, maybe next time. We spent the rest of the day shopping at the mall in Annapolis and then got amaaaazingly delish Thai food for dinner.
Sunday - I ran 4 miles in 41.24, which I think is pretty damn awesome considering I haven't gone running in almost 2 weeks! The roads weren't quite ready for running, so I did a lot of sliding around - not awesome. I even had to stop and walk a few times because the roads were so bad. Buddy was slipping around everywhere, which was SO funny to watch. What a goofy dog.
Monday - I was planning on going to body pump, but I've been having a lot of problems with my left shoulder, and it was really bothering me when I got home from work. I decided lifting weights was probably a bad choice, so I took the day off from the gym.
Tuesday - I had an appointment right after work, and didn't get home until about five. I went for a very quick run (2 miles in about 17 minutes). It's funny how fast you can run when you're trying to race the sun. I really got into a groove and felt like I wanted to run further. Too bad the sun didn't cooperate. There really need to be more hours in the day!!
This week's miles: 2
Total miles: 43.5
Monday, February 15, 2010
I'm going to pretend like the last 2 weeks didn't happen...
This stupid snow has really messed with my training!! Everything was pretty much closed from last Saturday through Thursday, which has made it impossible to work out. Plus, I've had to work non-stop because my associates can't seem to make it to work when there is snow on the ground!
Last Saturday (2/6) Nick and I tried to head to the gym to take body pump. The roads weren't bad, but we were going to be getting more snow starting around 11. The gym decided not to have classes, so we drove all that way for nothing!! I was SO annoyed. Nick and I spent the day play Mario on wii, so the day could have been worse.
Last Sunday (2/7) We got about a foot of snow overnight, so of course no one showed up to work. My roommate and I spent the day hauling feed between houses, because of course I would run out of feed the day that only one person shows up...
Monday I tried to go to the gym, but got off work late and when I met my roommate at class, she had accidentally brought two shirts and no pants instead of pants and a shirt. So, no work out on Monday.
Tuesday I made it to the gym and ran 1.5 miles on the treadmill before I couldn't run any more. I hate treadmills. A lot.
Wednesday it snowed. AGAIN. AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Thursday no one showed up to work AGAIN. (At this point I was ready to scream and tear my hair out)
Friday, my mom came down to visit! Which is great, but I didn't work out.
Saturday and Sunday went better...and I'll keep you in suspense because I've got to run out and lock up my chicken houses...I'll update on them tomorrow =)
Last Saturday (2/6) Nick and I tried to head to the gym to take body pump. The roads weren't bad, but we were going to be getting more snow starting around 11. The gym decided not to have classes, so we drove all that way for nothing!! I was SO annoyed. Nick and I spent the day play Mario on wii, so the day could have been worse.
Last Sunday (2/7) We got about a foot of snow overnight, so of course no one showed up to work. My roommate and I spent the day hauling feed between houses, because of course I would run out of feed the day that only one person shows up...
Monday I tried to go to the gym, but got off work late and when I met my roommate at class, she had accidentally brought two shirts and no pants instead of pants and a shirt. So, no work out on Monday.
Tuesday I made it to the gym and ran 1.5 miles on the treadmill before I couldn't run any more. I hate treadmills. A lot.
Wednesday it snowed. AGAIN. AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Thursday no one showed up to work AGAIN. (At this point I was ready to scream and tear my hair out)
Friday, my mom came down to visit! Which is great, but I didn't work out.
Saturday and Sunday went better...and I'll keep you in suspense because I've got to run out and lock up my chicken houses...I'll update on them tomorrow =)
Friday, February 12, 2010
ran 4 yesterday!
So here's what I've been up to the past few days:
Sunday-Strength and stretching.
Monday-Ran 3 miles, walked 2. I forget how long it took, I guess I should have written it down!
Tuesday-Nothing, took the day off.
Wednesday-Ran 1 mile, walked 3. Kept it easy in preparation for my long run the next day.
Thursday-Ran 4 miles, walked 1.5 for a total of 5.5 miles in 1 hour, 9 minutes. I couldn't run the whole thing at once so this is how I broke it down-walked .25/ran 1.5/.25/1/.25/.75/.25/.5/.25/.25/.25. I was exhausted afterwards! I felt like such a cripple the rest of the day. I have a big blister on my foot and a slightly sore knee and was hobbling around haha.
I had to tweak my schedule again and run the 4 miles on Thursday instead of the Friday I'd planned on because this morning I have to take my Grandpa to a doctor's appointment. I decided I'll just take the day off since I worked so hard yesterday. Then, tomorrow I'm meeting with my trainer...I'm scared to see what she has in store for me!
Heather-Where are you! How's your training going??
Sunday-Strength and stretching.
Monday-Ran 3 miles, walked 2. I forget how long it took, I guess I should have written it down!
Tuesday-Nothing, took the day off.
Wednesday-Ran 1 mile, walked 3. Kept it easy in preparation for my long run the next day.
Thursday-Ran 4 miles, walked 1.5 for a total of 5.5 miles in 1 hour, 9 minutes. I couldn't run the whole thing at once so this is how I broke it down-walked .25/ran 1.5/.25/1/.25/.75/.25/.5/.25/.25/.25. I was exhausted afterwards! I felt like such a cripple the rest of the day. I have a big blister on my foot and a slightly sore knee and was hobbling around haha.
I had to tweak my schedule again and run the 4 miles on Thursday instead of the Friday I'd planned on because this morning I have to take my Grandpa to a doctor's appointment. I decided I'll just take the day off since I worked so hard yesterday. Then, tomorrow I'm meeting with my trainer...I'm scared to see what she has in store for me!
Heather-Where are you! How's your training going??
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Had a great run today:)
So here's what happened from Wed-today:
Wed: Ran 3 miles, a new high! I had to push really hard to get to it and it was a bit of a struggle but I did it. I walked another 2 miles, for a total of 5 miles in 1 hour, 6 minutes.
Thurs: Took the day off.
Friday: I was supposed to meet with my trainer, but she cancelled on me so I tried out the pilates class at the gym. I loved it! It was so fun and it worked me out pretty good, my arms and outer hips are sore today. I wonder if instead of my "cross-training" I'm supposed to do on Fridays, pilates would be ok. I'm thinking yes, but hopefully that doesn't hinder my progress or anything. I also walked a slow mile after just because I had 20 minutes to kill before work.
Today: I ran 2.5 miles today. The best part was it was actually fun! I felt awesome and was able to run the first 2 miles with almost no problem at all and even enjoyed myself. Maybe this is why people like running? I probably could have gone further but I figured I'm starting the training program tomorrow and will have plenty of long runs in my future so I didn't push myself. Also, I've been having to stop and walk for a couple minutes 2 or 3 times during my runs in order to make it the whole way and the furthest I'd made it without having to rest was 1.2 miles. Today I made it all the way to 2 miles without a break at all, a huge improvement! I walked an additional 2 miles for a total of 4.5 miles in an hour.
Tomorrow I'm starting the training program and it looks something like this:
Sundays-Strength and stretch, which is perfect because that's what I'm used to doing on Sundays.
Mondays-3-5 mile run depending on the week-3 this week.
Tuesdays-2-3 mile run depending on the week-2 this week.
Wednesdays-3-5 mile run + strength-3 this week.
Thursdays-Rest days, yay!
Fridays-Cross-training.
Saturdays-4-10 mile run depending on the week-4 this week.
I'll have to switch the schedule around this week a bit because on Monday night I have a friend staying over so I won't be able to go to the gym Tuesday morning. Then I'm meeting with my trainer on Saturday to make up for her cancelling yesterday so I can't do my long run. I think I'll move my rest day to Tuesday and run the 2 mile run Thursday, then do my long run Friday, strength with the trainer Saturday, and maybe some cross-training Sunday since I'm sure I won't want to do strength again the day after meeting with her!
That's about it, sorry for the really long post!
Wed: Ran 3 miles, a new high! I had to push really hard to get to it and it was a bit of a struggle but I did it. I walked another 2 miles, for a total of 5 miles in 1 hour, 6 minutes.
Thurs: Took the day off.
Friday: I was supposed to meet with my trainer, but she cancelled on me so I tried out the pilates class at the gym. I loved it! It was so fun and it worked me out pretty good, my arms and outer hips are sore today. I wonder if instead of my "cross-training" I'm supposed to do on Fridays, pilates would be ok. I'm thinking yes, but hopefully that doesn't hinder my progress or anything. I also walked a slow mile after just because I had 20 minutes to kill before work.
Today: I ran 2.5 miles today. The best part was it was actually fun! I felt awesome and was able to run the first 2 miles with almost no problem at all and even enjoyed myself. Maybe this is why people like running? I probably could have gone further but I figured I'm starting the training program tomorrow and will have plenty of long runs in my future so I didn't push myself. Also, I've been having to stop and walk for a couple minutes 2 or 3 times during my runs in order to make it the whole way and the furthest I'd made it without having to rest was 1.2 miles. Today I made it all the way to 2 miles without a break at all, a huge improvement! I walked an additional 2 miles for a total of 4.5 miles in an hour.
Tomorrow I'm starting the training program and it looks something like this:
Sundays-Strength and stretch, which is perfect because that's what I'm used to doing on Sundays.
Mondays-3-5 mile run depending on the week-3 this week.
Tuesdays-2-3 mile run depending on the week-2 this week.
Wednesdays-3-5 mile run + strength-3 this week.
Thursdays-Rest days, yay!
Fridays-Cross-training.
Saturdays-4-10 mile run depending on the week-4 this week.
I'll have to switch the schedule around this week a bit because on Monday night I have a friend staying over so I won't be able to go to the gym Tuesday morning. Then I'm meeting with my trainer on Saturday to make up for her cancelling yesterday so I can't do my long run. I think I'll move my rest day to Tuesday and run the 2 mile run Thursday, then do my long run Friday, strength with the trainer Saturday, and maybe some cross-training Sunday since I'm sure I won't want to do strength again the day after meeting with her!
That's about it, sorry for the really long post!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Week 5
Apparently, I am going to do one big post for the past 4 days, since I haven't updated at all this week! Let's see if I can remember what I've done...
Monday - I went to the DMV after work and got my Maryland licence. I'm an official Maryland resident now!! After the DMV, I went to the gym and took body pump. It was really good, especially because I finally figured out how to make the chest exercises target my muscles they way they should!
Tuesday - I bought my wedding dress!!! I wasn't done there until about 6, so I ended up taking the day off. I figured it was ok, though, because I was productive!
Wednesday - I took body pump and step class after working an 11 hour day. You all should be REALLY impressed with me because I was EXHAUSTED. I also made the drive from Pocomoke to Salisbury in 20 minutes without getting pulled over - which is impressive in itself. My lovely roommate had my bench all set up for me when I got to class 2 minutes late. She had even put the weights onto my bar. What a nice kid =)
Thursday - I ran 3.5 miles in about 37 minutes. I took the run really slow and didn't push hardly at all. It was really enjoyable and at 3 miles I felt like I could go at least another 5. When I hit three miles (at 33 minutes) I really pushed for the last half mile and finished in 37.11, which means I almost ran a 4 minute half mile. I was TIRED after that!
Today my calves are realllly sore - I think mostly from the step class. I might go to the gym tonight, or I may take the day off. I haven't really decided yet. We're getting some snow again right now, so I guess my 5 mile run on Sunday may have to be inside =(
Monday - I went to the DMV after work and got my Maryland licence. I'm an official Maryland resident now!! After the DMV, I went to the gym and took body pump. It was really good, especially because I finally figured out how to make the chest exercises target my muscles they way they should!
Tuesday - I bought my wedding dress!!! I wasn't done there until about 6, so I ended up taking the day off. I figured it was ok, though, because I was productive!
Wednesday - I took body pump and step class after working an 11 hour day. You all should be REALLY impressed with me because I was EXHAUSTED. I also made the drive from Pocomoke to Salisbury in 20 minutes without getting pulled over - which is impressive in itself. My lovely roommate had my bench all set up for me when I got to class 2 minutes late. She had even put the weights onto my bar. What a nice kid =)
Thursday - I ran 3.5 miles in about 37 minutes. I took the run really slow and didn't push hardly at all. It was really enjoyable and at 3 miles I felt like I could go at least another 5. When I hit three miles (at 33 minutes) I really pushed for the last half mile and finished in 37.11, which means I almost ran a 4 minute half mile. I was TIRED after that!
Today my calves are realllly sore - I think mostly from the step class. I might go to the gym tonight, or I may take the day off. I haven't really decided yet. We're getting some snow again right now, so I guess my 5 mile run on Sunday may have to be inside =(
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
It's Febuary!
Yay Febuary! Febuary means that the average temperatures are finally going up, not down so hopefully by the end of the month or early next month I can run outside.
Yesterday I ran 2.75 miles and walked 2, for a total of 4.75 miles in 1 hour, 3 minutes. It was the longest I've gone so I was excited about that. On top of that, I was able to stay at 5.5. mph the whole time I ran. I've been slowing down as I get tired so it was exciting to be able to keep it the same speed (although I do realize that 5.5 mph is not overly fast haha).
Today I walked 3.5 miles. Tomorrow I'm going to try to go to run 3 miles, then Thurday I'll have a rest day, Friday I'm meeting with my trainer, and Saturday I'll run again.
Then on Sunday I'm going to start the 12-week training program! It's originally set up as a Monday-Sunday schedule thinking that followers will run their half on a Sunday, but ours is on Saturday so I'm moving everything back by one day and making the plan Sunday-Saturday. I think I should be able to do the mileage on the schedule, since for the first couple weeks I'm mostly running 2.5-3 miles at a time with a couple of 4 mile runs that will be a challenge for sure, but I'm optimistic I can handle it. Then by the time I get to the 5+ mile runs I hope it'll be warm enough to run outside. It's exciting and a bit scary to know that we're just a little over 12 weeks away from the race!
Yesterday I ran 2.75 miles and walked 2, for a total of 4.75 miles in 1 hour, 3 minutes. It was the longest I've gone so I was excited about that. On top of that, I was able to stay at 5.5. mph the whole time I ran. I've been slowing down as I get tired so it was exciting to be able to keep it the same speed (although I do realize that 5.5 mph is not overly fast haha).
Today I walked 3.5 miles. Tomorrow I'm going to try to go to run 3 miles, then Thurday I'll have a rest day, Friday I'm meeting with my trainer, and Saturday I'll run again.
Then on Sunday I'm going to start the 12-week training program! It's originally set up as a Monday-Sunday schedule thinking that followers will run their half on a Sunday, but ours is on Saturday so I'm moving everything back by one day and making the plan Sunday-Saturday. I think I should be able to do the mileage on the schedule, since for the first couple weeks I'm mostly running 2.5-3 miles at a time with a couple of 4 mile runs that will be a challenge for sure, but I'm optimistic I can handle it. Then by the time I get to the 5+ mile runs I hope it'll be warm enough to run outside. It's exciting and a bit scary to know that we're just a little over 12 weeks away from the race!
Monday, February 1, 2010
SNOW
The snow has RUINED my training this week! RUINED! Let's see...when was the last time I posted...
I think it was Wednesday so I'll start with Thursday.
Thursday I ran 1.5 miles in 15.01. I was planning on running 3.5 but wasn't able to finish because I hurt my foot at work earlier that day. I tripped and slammed the meaty part where my shin meets my foot into a piece of wood (I'm oh so graceful). I now have a nice black bruise right where the ankle support of my running shoe hits. When I turned around to go home just 1 mile in, Buddy turned and looked at me like I was crazy!!
Friday was my day off.
Saturday I went to body pump at the gym. I dragged my fiance, Nick, along with me. I think he had a good time in the class, but he said it was definitely really tough. They just launched the new class, and this was the first time I did it. There are now TWO squat tracks. Needless to say, it was TOUGH!
It was really nice, though, because it was snowing pretty hard outside - therefore only the truly dedicated were at the gym. Amazing how the atmosphere changes when all the annoying NYR's are at the grocery store, stocking up on bread and milk instead of working out. If only it could be like this every day...siiigh
Sunday I was planning on running 5 miles, but we got 9 inches of snow. This made running outside unsafe (slippery roads, bad drivers). We weren't even able to get my 4WD SUV out of the driveway because of the 3+ foot snow drifts!!! So I got my exercise yesterday by shoveling a little snow. I don't think it was enough to equal a 5 mile run, so I have decided to redo this week on my training plan.
Miles this post: 1.5
Miles this week: 5.0
Total Miles:40.0
I think it was Wednesday so I'll start with Thursday.
Thursday I ran 1.5 miles in 15.01. I was planning on running 3.5 but wasn't able to finish because I hurt my foot at work earlier that day. I tripped and slammed the meaty part where my shin meets my foot into a piece of wood (I'm oh so graceful). I now have a nice black bruise right where the ankle support of my running shoe hits. When I turned around to go home just 1 mile in, Buddy turned and looked at me like I was crazy!!
Friday was my day off.
Saturday I went to body pump at the gym. I dragged my fiance, Nick, along with me. I think he had a good time in the class, but he said it was definitely really tough. They just launched the new class, and this was the first time I did it. There are now TWO squat tracks. Needless to say, it was TOUGH!
It was really nice, though, because it was snowing pretty hard outside - therefore only the truly dedicated were at the gym. Amazing how the atmosphere changes when all the annoying NYR's are at the grocery store, stocking up on bread and milk instead of working out. If only it could be like this every day...siiigh
Sunday I was planning on running 5 miles, but we got 9 inches of snow. This made running outside unsafe (slippery roads, bad drivers). We weren't even able to get my 4WD SUV out of the driveway because of the 3+ foot snow drifts!!! So I got my exercise yesterday by shoveling a little snow. I don't think it was enough to equal a 5 mile run, so I have decided to redo this week on my training plan.
Miles this post: 1.5
Miles this week: 5.0
Total Miles:40.0
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