Matthew rejoined Weight Watchers and his interest in activity and food intake has helped me take a little bit more control of my own actions. Earlier this summer I paid for lifetime membership on sister sites Menu Mom and www.MenuPlanningCentral.com which gives me access to ebooks with all kinds of recipes as well as weekly meal plans. I have access to all the meal plans (family friendly, frugal, vegetarian, and healthy) but I opted to go with the healthy one this week because it had the best variety and includes nutritional info as well as the recipe which would be beneficial for Matthew. I am hoping that having a meal plan will help reign in the grocery spending as well.
For my birthday my MIL gave me a Fitbit Flex, but since I was basically sedentary I let Matthew use it. At this point I should get a new one for me. They are on sale through AAFES and was going to pick one up on Thurs but noticed the Fitbit One was the same price. I decided I needed to do some research and decide which one I really want. I wished I had it today though because I have definitely been active!
Since being in TX I have felt the itch to replace my bike. It needed new tubes and tires but I couldn't get the tires off. I took it to a bike shop to pay them to do it earlier this summer only to discover that they wouldn't b/c of the type of rims. Basically they deemed the bike unsafe. :/ So I have been in the market for a new bike ever since. I found one on Ft Sam I really liked but not getting. I wished I'd have at least written down its info so I could find it again. I was hoping that Hill AFB would carry the same ones but it didn't. Oh well...
At my 6 wks check the midwife prescribed at least 20 minutes (preferably an hour) of outside activity every day to help me feel better. Friday ended up being a magical kind of day and I finally captured that feeling of last year's summer. I went swimming! It felt so good! In the evening I took Matthew's bike and the boys and I rode around the block. Man are my legs out of shape! Saturday I rode the same route again. I only swam about 20 minutes the day before, but my muscles were still pretty sore.
So my research for the fitbit seems to have subconsciously spurred my willingness to be active b/c this morning I wanted to take the boys on a ride to the school. I pushed the stroller and they rode bikes. Aaron needed the practice too if he is going to ride to school. We have a week to get into shape! The school is about a mile away. It took about 20 minutes for me to walk each way. I had flashbacks to last summer the entire time. The difference was that I was walking and not running or riding. It was nerve wracking not being able to be as fast as the boys with Aaron being such a novice at the bike (sans training wheels). Once we got to the school they practiced locking their bikes and then we headed to the play ground. We were there about 45 minutes and then I attempted to herd them home. Again I thought about last summer.
I realized that Jared was as much a novice bike rider last summer after returning from TX as Aaron is. I didn't have my bike until we got back either which means that all that bike riding happened the last 3-4 weeks of summer. Granted our school starts earlier, but we are in the same place as last year. The difference is we have Matthew around in the evenings and Peter dictating when and how I can participate in activities. Anyway, as the boys were riding around the playground I realized we spent a lot of time on our bikes last summer in a business parking lot. It was a large space where we could perfect our skills. Although we have the apartment roads, it just isn't the same because you always have to watch out for cars. There isn't the element of freedom.
As I watched the boys ride ahead of me on the playground and I wished I could be as fast as them - either by chasing them on my bike or running after them, I think I finally understood the feeling of last summer I have been trying to capture: empowerment. Last summer was empowering. It seems a shame that we are on the last week of summer and I finally found what I was looking for.
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Monday, August 18, 2014
Monday, November 4, 2013
Couch to 5K2 Week 6 day 1
Week 6 day 1 5 min warm-up/cool down, 5 min run, 3 min walk, 8 min run, 3 min walk, 5 min run
2.44 mi 34:20 total
1.88 mi 24 min, 4.7 mph
I was supposed to do my 20 min run on Saturday but I ended up being so wiped out that I slept most of the day. I finally felt better at 11 pm but at that point it was too late to run. Today I debated doing the 20 min or moving on to the next week. I finally decided to do the 20 min and then Matthew decided he'd run outside with me. He is so prone to shin splints that he is really wary of running on concrete, but for whatever reason, he decided he would try it. However, with his input we decided to do the walk/run intervals instead. It's been awhile since he's run so that would help him ease back into running. As suspected, he lapped me. I felt like I was going really slowly, but looking at the final product I am still doing better than before. I had to go to week 7 to find the same distance covered. So overall I am happy with my progress, I just need to stay motivated to get out the door and do it.
2.44 mi 34:20 total
1.88 mi 24 min, 4.7 mph
I was supposed to do my 20 min run on Saturday but I ended up being so wiped out that I slept most of the day. I finally felt better at 11 pm but at that point it was too late to run. Today I debated doing the 20 min or moving on to the next week. I finally decided to do the 20 min and then Matthew decided he'd run outside with me. He is so prone to shin splints that he is really wary of running on concrete, but for whatever reason, he decided he would try it. However, with his input we decided to do the walk/run intervals instead. It's been awhile since he's run so that would help him ease back into running. As suspected, he lapped me. I felt like I was going really slowly, but looking at the final product I am still doing better than before. I had to go to week 7 to find the same distance covered. So overall I am happy with my progress, I just need to stay motivated to get out the door and do it.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Couch to 5K2 Week 5 days 1 & 2
Week 5 day 1 5 min warm-up/cool down, 5 min run, 3 min walk, 5 min run, 3 min walk, 5 min run
day 2 5 min warm-up/cool down, 8 min run, 5 min walk, 8 min run
2.33 miles 33 min (total)
1.70 miles 26 min (run interval)
Monday I ran around the neighborhood. I have pretty much maintained my distance/speed - 2.25 mi in 31 minutes (with warm-up and cool down).
Tues I did my SELF video for the first time in a couple of weeks which felt good.
Wed I was a bum. Jared pulled his first 'all-nighter' (went to bed at midnight and was up again at 5) so we were all really tired. Plus we had to chase the bus to the next stop for him to catch it. I was actually kind of impressed at how easy that was and how good it felt... The weather was just right for running, but in the end I curled up on the couch and fell asleep. It's amazing how much better I felt after a nap though at that point I only had 2 hours til the boys got home so I took care of some projects instead of exercising.
Thurs the brain fog wanted me to give in to being a bum, but I forced myself to get dressed in my exercise clothes and then half the battle had already been won. I did opt to use the treadmill though it was great running weather once again. It's silly, but the landscapers were here and I didn't want them to see me run (though they probably saw me on the treadmill anyway so it wouldn't make a lot of difference). I almost hit the pavement as soon as my warm-up was over because I wanted to watch the houses pass as I move, but didn't. This interval was 8 min running with a 5 min walk in between. The first 8 minutes went pretty quickly and I even turned up my speed to hit 6.0 mph though I quickly dropped it back down. Ideally I would have followed the same incremental reduction as I did increase, but oh well. The second 8 minutes weren't quite as easy and I ended up spending most of it at a slower pace (4.5) though I did work up to 5.5 and back down.
I was pretty pleased with how 'easy' it was. I did my warm-up all the way up to 4.0 mph and then started my jog at 4.5 though I found 4.8 - 5.0 my comfortable spot. Kind of cool :)
Last night was a rough night and I am choosing to be a bum again. My legs are actually sore and I am not feeling great either. Tomorrow I will need to run though. It is the first 20 minutes run of the program. I am kind of looking forward to it and comparing it to my first 20 minute run where I was dying!! Part of the fun of this journey is to see the progress b/c it is tangible! :)
day 2 5 min warm-up/cool down, 8 min run, 5 min walk, 8 min run
2.33 miles 33 min (total)
1.70 miles 26 min (run interval)
Monday I ran around the neighborhood. I have pretty much maintained my distance/speed - 2.25 mi in 31 minutes (with warm-up and cool down).
Tues I did my SELF video for the first time in a couple of weeks which felt good.
Wed I was a bum. Jared pulled his first 'all-nighter' (went to bed at midnight and was up again at 5) so we were all really tired. Plus we had to chase the bus to the next stop for him to catch it. I was actually kind of impressed at how easy that was and how good it felt... The weather was just right for running, but in the end I curled up on the couch and fell asleep. It's amazing how much better I felt after a nap though at that point I only had 2 hours til the boys got home so I took care of some projects instead of exercising.
Thurs the brain fog wanted me to give in to being a bum, but I forced myself to get dressed in my exercise clothes and then half the battle had already been won. I did opt to use the treadmill though it was great running weather once again. It's silly, but the landscapers were here and I didn't want them to see me run (though they probably saw me on the treadmill anyway so it wouldn't make a lot of difference). I almost hit the pavement as soon as my warm-up was over because I wanted to watch the houses pass as I move, but didn't. This interval was 8 min running with a 5 min walk in between. The first 8 minutes went pretty quickly and I even turned up my speed to hit 6.0 mph though I quickly dropped it back down. Ideally I would have followed the same incremental reduction as I did increase, but oh well. The second 8 minutes weren't quite as easy and I ended up spending most of it at a slower pace (4.5) though I did work up to 5.5 and back down.
I was pretty pleased with how 'easy' it was. I did my warm-up all the way up to 4.0 mph and then started my jog at 4.5 though I found 4.8 - 5.0 my comfortable spot. Kind of cool :)
Last night was a rough night and I am choosing to be a bum again. My legs are actually sore and I am not feeling great either. Tomorrow I will need to run though. It is the first 20 minutes run of the program. I am kind of looking forward to it and comparing it to my first 20 minute run where I was dying!! Part of the fun of this journey is to see the progress b/c it is tangible! :)
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Couch to 5K2 Week 4 day 2/3
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 3 min run, 90 sec walk, 5 min run, 2 1/2 min walk, repeat
Day 1 1.75 mi/21.5 min/4.8 mph = 12:17 min pace!!!!! (according to a pace calc & assuming all info is correct)
2.23 mi/30:26 min/14:06 min pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Day 2/3 pretty much the same (maybe 5 sec slower pace)
The mornings have greeted us with frosty grass and iced windows since Thursday. I turned the heat on then, but even still I could not stay feeling warm as the day progressed and the room temp met the heater's standards. Apparently the heater wants to run the same way the a/c did - all night and not during the day. I even felt cold air through the vents at one point through the day!! No wonder I get cold :/
Today was no different outside - frosty grass, iced windows, but on the inside - I was warm. And feeling awake. It has been a tired kind of week, but today I felt more energetic and WANTED to go run and did :) I was a little slower than Monday, but not by much (maybe 5-10 sec delay).
Day 1 1.75 mi/21.5 min/4.8 mph = 12:17 min pace!!!!! (according to a pace calc & assuming all info is correct)
2.23 mi/30:26 min/14:06 min pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Day 2/3 pretty much the same (maybe 5 sec slower pace)
The mornings have greeted us with frosty grass and iced windows since Thursday. I turned the heat on then, but even still I could not stay feeling warm as the day progressed and the room temp met the heater's standards. Apparently the heater wants to run the same way the a/c did - all night and not during the day. I even felt cold air through the vents at one point through the day!! No wonder I get cold :/
Today was no different outside - frosty grass, iced windows, but on the inside - I was warm. And feeling awake. It has been a tired kind of week, but today I felt more energetic and WANTED to go run and did :) I was a little slower than Monday, but not by much (maybe 5-10 sec delay).
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Mid-week running blues
It is amazing how the middle of the week seems to be such a downer for my exercise lately - especially after having such great runs on Mondays. hmm
Yesterday the boys were out of school so I opted not to exercise though I really could have - even if it were on the treadmill or a 20 min video. Nope. Didn't happen. A cold front came through and by 9:30 this morning it was really just right to go run. Did I do it? Nope. Even though my legs were begging to be stretched out.
Ok, well, I finally listened to my legs opted to put out the treadmill and did the 20 min 6 mph program - just enough to watch episode one of season one of Duck Dynasty (22 min). Perfecto. As for the actual program, I decided not to do anything with the incline and just see how it went. I decided I'd rather focus on the speed aspect of it than mimicking the outdoors. The program has you walk for 3 min at 2.0 mph and then jumps to 3.0 for another 6-8 min or so and then jumps up .5 mph ever minute until you reach 6.0 then drops to 3.0 to cool down. In the past I start jogging at 4.0. I tried this time. I couldn't do it. It was too slow, so I walked it!! Wow, I never thought that would happen. I remember eons ago when 4.0 was too fast! Man how far I have come! I did end up cutting out on the 6.0 before the time was up and took it down to 5.5 for the last 30 seconds or so, but overall I am pleased with how it went. It was a nice fairly easy jaunt that got my heart rate up and has allowed me to not be a total exercise bum today :)
Yesterday the boys were out of school so I opted not to exercise though I really could have - even if it were on the treadmill or a 20 min video. Nope. Didn't happen. A cold front came through and by 9:30 this morning it was really just right to go run. Did I do it? Nope. Even though my legs were begging to be stretched out.
Ok, well, I finally listened to my legs opted to put out the treadmill and did the 20 min 6 mph program - just enough to watch episode one of season one of Duck Dynasty (22 min). Perfecto. As for the actual program, I decided not to do anything with the incline and just see how it went. I decided I'd rather focus on the speed aspect of it than mimicking the outdoors. The program has you walk for 3 min at 2.0 mph and then jumps to 3.0 for another 6-8 min or so and then jumps up .5 mph ever minute until you reach 6.0 then drops to 3.0 to cool down. In the past I start jogging at 4.0. I tried this time. I couldn't do it. It was too slow, so I walked it!! Wow, I never thought that would happen. I remember eons ago when 4.0 was too fast! Man how far I have come! I did end up cutting out on the 6.0 before the time was up and took it down to 5.5 for the last 30 seconds or so, but overall I am pleased with how it went. It was a nice fairly easy jaunt that got my heart rate up and has allowed me to not be a total exercise bum today :)
Monday, October 21, 2013
Couch to 5K2 Week 4 day 1 - oh yeah baby!!
Week 3 - 5 min warm-u/cool down 90 sec run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk, repeat
Day 1 1.36 mi/18 min/13:13 pace
1.86 mi/ 28 min/15:00 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Day 2/3 1.38 mi/18 min/13:00 pace
1.91 mi/28 min/14:36 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 3 min run, 90 sec walk, 5 min run, 2 1/2 min walk, repeat
Day 1 1.75 mi/21.5 min/4.8 mph = 12:17 min pace!!!!! (according to a pace calc & assuming all info is correct)
2.23 mi/30:26 min/14:06 min pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
vs week 4 in July day 1: 1.85 mi total, day 3 1.95 miles/31:32 min/ 17 min mile.
vs week 6 day 1 2.25 miles in 34 min (both warm-up and cool down included)
I didn't run with my buddy today so I don't have the cool table. I ran around my neighborhood and checked against my last session's maps and it wasn't until week 6 that I accomplished what I did today. woot! woot! I went 2.23 mi total and maintaining the pace that I did last week when I didn't go as far. yeehaw!!
I could tell that I am running at a faster pace than I did the first go round. However, I think the walking path we are using when I run with my buddy is too easy. It is pretty much all flat surfaced where my neighborhood has a variety of inclines making the run more challenging and building better muscles. So today's run definitely felt challenging due to the inclines, but I did it rather well I think :)
Matthew has 3 weeks until his PT test. I was surprised/impressed when he verified the program I have been doing and told me he'd been looking for something like this to help him prepare for his great nemesis - the 2 mi run. He figures he could pick up at week 4 and be just fine b/c he is not a beginning runner. I think it is pretty cool that we'd be on the same week. Though his pace is so much faster than mine that even if we could run at the same time, we wouldn't be running together.
I have been curious about my weight b/c I haven't been able to weigh myself the last couple of weeks. The scale decided it didn't want work, even with a change of batteries, and neither do the Wii remotes, again, even with a change of batteries. I think I am losing inches but I am afraid to tape myself b/c the last time I did, there wasn't improvement. My jeans are certainly fitting better though which is nice.
Day 1 1.36 mi/18 min/13:13 pace
1.86 mi/ 28 min/15:00 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Day 2/3 1.38 mi/18 min/13:00 pace
1.91 mi/28 min/14:36 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 3 min run, 90 sec walk, 5 min run, 2 1/2 min walk, repeat
Day 1 1.75 mi/21.5 min/4.8 mph = 12:17 min pace!!!!! (according to a pace calc & assuming all info is correct)
2.23 mi/30:26 min/14:06 min pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
vs week 4 in July day 1: 1.85 mi total, day 3 1.95 miles/31:32 min/ 17 min mile.
vs week 6 day 1 2.25 miles in 34 min (both warm-up and cool down included)
I didn't run with my buddy today so I don't have the cool table. I ran around my neighborhood and checked against my last session's maps and it wasn't until week 6 that I accomplished what I did today. woot! woot! I went 2.23 mi total and maintaining the pace that I did last week when I didn't go as far. yeehaw!!
I could tell that I am running at a faster pace than I did the first go round. However, I think the walking path we are using when I run with my buddy is too easy. It is pretty much all flat surfaced where my neighborhood has a variety of inclines making the run more challenging and building better muscles. So today's run definitely felt challenging due to the inclines, but I did it rather well I think :)
Matthew has 3 weeks until his PT test. I was surprised/impressed when he verified the program I have been doing and told me he'd been looking for something like this to help him prepare for his great nemesis - the 2 mi run. He figures he could pick up at week 4 and be just fine b/c he is not a beginning runner. I think it is pretty cool that we'd be on the same week. Though his pace is so much faster than mine that even if we could run at the same time, we wouldn't be running together.
I have been curious about my weight b/c I haven't been able to weigh myself the last couple of weeks. The scale decided it didn't want work, even with a change of batteries, and neither do the Wii remotes, again, even with a change of batteries. I think I am losing inches but I am afraid to tape myself b/c the last time I did, there wasn't improvement. My jeans are certainly fitting better though which is nice.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Couch to 5k2 Week 3 day 2/3
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 60 sec run, 90 min walk for 20 minutes/8 intervals
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 90 sec run, 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-u/cool down 90 sec run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk, repeat
Day 1 1.36 mi/18 min/13:13 pace
Day 1 1.86 mi/ 28 min/15:00 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Day 2/3 1.38 mi/18 min/13:00 pace
1.91 mi/28 min/14:36 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Well, I didn't feel faster, but apparently we were. Running buddy didn't run with her stroller so we were pretty evenly matched today. I think she ran a tad faster than me but we were pretty close. Here's the stats:
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 90 sec run, 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-u/cool down 90 sec run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk, repeat
Day 1 1.36 mi/18 min/13:13 pace
Day 1 1.86 mi/ 28 min/15:00 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Day 2/3 1.38 mi/18 min/13:00 pace
1.91 mi/28 min/14:36 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
Well, I didn't feel faster, but apparently we were. Running buddy didn't run with her stroller so we were pretty evenly matched today. I think she ran a tad faster than me but we were pretty close. Here's the stats:
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Couch to 5K2 Week 3 Day 1
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 60 sec run, 90 min walk for 20 minutes/8 intervals
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 90 sec run, 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-u/cool down 90 sec run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk, repeat
1.36 mi/18 min/13:13 pace
1.86 mi/ 28 min/15:00 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
My running buddy uses a c25k training program on her phone that tracks distance and pace, etc as we do our runs. She forwarded the info to me, and man what a goldmine of information!!! I am going to see if I can copy and paste the awesomeness:
This info is based on my buddy's stats otherwise it would show slightly different times/pace in the 3 min intervals. We have been able to keep pace with each other pretty well, but I was shocked at how fast I was able to go in the 3 minutes. In fact, I dusted her on the first 3 minutes. It felt so good to run! At first I wondered if our programs were different again, but nope.
The second 3 minutes I ran slower, but in the last minute I felt the energy build and released it to the finish line (thereby pulling away from my running buddy). Granted, she is pushing a jogging stroller with a 1 yr old so this isn't an easy task on top of the extra effort she has to expend.
She has never gotten this far in her training so it is new to her. I remember how hard that 3 minute interval was for me. The fact it was easy and fast is amazing. I am so grateful for how far I've come!!
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 90 sec run, 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-u/cool down 90 sec run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk, repeat
1.36 mi/18 min/13:13 pace
1.86 mi/ 28 min/15:00 pace (w/ warm-up and cool down)
My running buddy uses a c25k training program on her phone that tracks distance and pace, etc as we do our runs. She forwarded the info to me, and man what a goldmine of information!!! I am going to see if I can copy and paste the awesomeness:
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This info is based on my buddy's stats otherwise it would show slightly different times/pace in the 3 min intervals. We have been able to keep pace with each other pretty well, but I was shocked at how fast I was able to go in the 3 minutes. In fact, I dusted her on the first 3 minutes. It felt so good to run! At first I wondered if our programs were different again, but nope.
The second 3 minutes I ran slower, but in the last minute I felt the energy build and released it to the finish line (thereby pulling away from my running buddy). Granted, she is pushing a jogging stroller with a 1 yr old so this isn't an easy task on top of the extra effort she has to expend.
She has never gotten this far in her training so it is new to her. I remember how hard that 3 minute interval was for me. The fact it was easy and fast is amazing. I am so grateful for how far I've come!!
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Couch to 5k2 Week 2
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 90 sec run, 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 60 sec run, 90 min walk for 20 minutes/8 intervals
I know I haven't been good about updates this last week, but I have been faithful in my exercising. In fact, Wed's run was amazing! I only ran with my buddy on Monday so around the neighborhood I went the other two days. I think I hit 6 mph intervals - certainly on the last run. Friday I was slow and sluggish but I did it.
Tues I was pressed for time, and I remembered I had a video link in my email for a 20 min cardio blast. I decided to give it a try. I ended up being so muscle sore in my arms and back that I decided to do it again on Thurs. Wow what a workout!! And right in my trouble spots - the triceps. The only complaint I have is that my left knee ends up hurting. I don't feel like there is enough time to get my form good b/c you have to move quickly - thus the cardio blast. So I don't know how wise it is to continue doing it, but I like it.
I was noticing this week that I am looking a little more toned in my stomach. I need to keep my eating in check though or I will end up at an impasse. I have made the mistake of making a lot of desserts lately. Desserts aren't necessarily bad, but I have a hard time staying out of them and it gets me in the habit of eating sweets and feeds that craving.
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 60 sec run, 90 min walk for 20 minutes/8 intervals
I know I haven't been good about updates this last week, but I have been faithful in my exercising. In fact, Wed's run was amazing! I only ran with my buddy on Monday so around the neighborhood I went the other two days. I think I hit 6 mph intervals - certainly on the last run. Friday I was slow and sluggish but I did it.
Tues I was pressed for time, and I remembered I had a video link in my email for a 20 min cardio blast. I decided to give it a try. I ended up being so muscle sore in my arms and back that I decided to do it again on Thurs. Wow what a workout!! And right in my trouble spots - the triceps. The only complaint I have is that my left knee ends up hurting. I don't feel like there is enough time to get my form good b/c you have to move quickly - thus the cardio blast. So I don't know how wise it is to continue doing it, but I like it.
I was noticing this week that I am looking a little more toned in my stomach. I need to keep my eating in check though or I will end up at an impasse. I have made the mistake of making a lot of desserts lately. Desserts aren't necessarily bad, but I have a hard time staying out of them and it gets me in the habit of eating sweets and feeds that craving.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
C25K2 W1 D2/Summer Challenge Final Weigh-in
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up/cool down 60 sec run, 90 min walk for 20 minutes/8 intervals
1.45 mi/1.92 mi total
Today was harder due to a lack of sleep last night. On Monday as I was running with my new partner, I realized that the chubby jones podcast is short two running intervals :( She quits at 6 while the other c25k apps do 8 making a 5 minute difference in the overall program. I verified it today by simultaneously playing her podcast and a c25k app that would notify me at the interval changes. Unfortunately they weren't synchronized so she saying to run or walk while I was still doing the opposite, but I finished at exactly the startup of the next week's run (as in, the warm up for the next podcast finished as I finished the cool down). One of the things I LOVE about her podcast is her pep talks and countdowns. The app just gives an indication of when to change so I don't have the mental prep to know to when to slow down or speed up. I will have to tweak to see if I can get the programs to sync. The podcast plays as a music file so I might be able to go in and pause it or restart it while the app is playing. The advantage to this knowledge is that I think overall my performance will improve. I'll be prepared from the beginning to go the distance.
Friday I will be running on my own due to an early appointment. I look forward to running the neighborhood and comparing my progress on familiar ground :)
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week 13 179.0
week 12 181.2
week 11 180.1
week 10 180.1
week 9 182.3
week 8 181.9
week 7 182.3
Week 3: 174.6
Week 2: 175.9
Week 1: 176.6
Yesterday was the final check-in for the summer challenge. I am finally headed in the right direction. I had kind of plateaued but broke the 180 barrier. *whew* Hopefully I can keep it up. The funny thing is that yesterday I even felt smaller, though I don't think it really is noticeable.
I am toying with the raw food idea again - at least more of a whole foods approach/more greens and different milk products (nondairy). I have coconut chunks in the fridge that I'd planned on making milk out of, but then was reminded about coconut butter and am debating which I want to do. In the meantime, I opened a can of coconut milk to use in my smoothies instead of regular milk and have almonds soaking to make almond milk. I miss the rich taste of the regular milk but it works. I don't know if it will be any more economical, but I like feeling self sufficient in that regard.
Monday I felt so good after my run and decided to do a smoothie for lunch instead of my usual sandwich or leftovers. By the time Matthew walked through the door I was an emotional wreck. I'd had a rough afternoon with Jared and his homework and finally lost it when I put dinner on the table and Aaron complained that he didn't like any of the food. I had to put myself in time out. I think the smoothie for lunch was not enough to sustain me, and as a consequence, I was out of control. (Maybe that's why I dropped a couple pounds for my weigh in too ;))
Yesterday I had my usual smoothie in the morning then went to my scripture class. I had planned on running errands afterwards, but thought to call a sister who lives near the church to offer to help her with her kids. She has a new baby and two young ones at home. She took me up on the offer as her husband is out of town and only got two hours of sleep the night before. I needed to eat lunch before I tackled the task of entertaining the kids and fast food really didn't sound appealing. I had to do an errand at a grocery store so I browsed their deli/market section and felt like everything was over priced so ended up with fast and easy food: an orange and greek yogurt with granola. It did a decent job of holding me over the two hours I had with the kiddos before getting home and eating a snack. I was really craving the crunch of tortilla chips so I had some chips with eggplant salsa (yummy). I probably ended up over eating at dinner (coconut shrimp, wild rice w/ cranberries, and wax beans).
I have been thinking about going back to being truly accountable for what I stick in my mouth, but I've realized I spend more time thinking about food when I do. I am always in the kitchen trying to figure out what I am going to eat whereas now, for the most part, I eat and move on. For now I am working on adding variety to my diet.
1.45 mi/1.92 mi total
Today was harder due to a lack of sleep last night. On Monday as I was running with my new partner, I realized that the chubby jones podcast is short two running intervals :( She quits at 6 while the other c25k apps do 8 making a 5 minute difference in the overall program. I verified it today by simultaneously playing her podcast and a c25k app that would notify me at the interval changes. Unfortunately they weren't synchronized so she saying to run or walk while I was still doing the opposite, but I finished at exactly the startup of the next week's run (as in, the warm up for the next podcast finished as I finished the cool down). One of the things I LOVE about her podcast is her pep talks and countdowns. The app just gives an indication of when to change so I don't have the mental prep to know to when to slow down or speed up. I will have to tweak to see if I can get the programs to sync. The podcast plays as a music file so I might be able to go in and pause it or restart it while the app is playing. The advantage to this knowledge is that I think overall my performance will improve. I'll be prepared from the beginning to go the distance.
Friday I will be running on my own due to an early appointment. I look forward to running the neighborhood and comparing my progress on familiar ground :)
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week 13 179.0
week 12 181.2
week 11 180.1
week 10 180.1
week 9 182.3
week 8 181.9
week 7 182.3
Week 3: 174.6
Week 2: 175.9
Week 1: 176.6
Yesterday was the final check-in for the summer challenge. I am finally headed in the right direction. I had kind of plateaued but broke the 180 barrier. *whew* Hopefully I can keep it up. The funny thing is that yesterday I even felt smaller, though I don't think it really is noticeable.
I am toying with the raw food idea again - at least more of a whole foods approach/more greens and different milk products (nondairy). I have coconut chunks in the fridge that I'd planned on making milk out of, but then was reminded about coconut butter and am debating which I want to do. In the meantime, I opened a can of coconut milk to use in my smoothies instead of regular milk and have almonds soaking to make almond milk. I miss the rich taste of the regular milk but it works. I don't know if it will be any more economical, but I like feeling self sufficient in that regard.
Monday I felt so good after my run and decided to do a smoothie for lunch instead of my usual sandwich or leftovers. By the time Matthew walked through the door I was an emotional wreck. I'd had a rough afternoon with Jared and his homework and finally lost it when I put dinner on the table and Aaron complained that he didn't like any of the food. I had to put myself in time out. I think the smoothie for lunch was not enough to sustain me, and as a consequence, I was out of control. (Maybe that's why I dropped a couple pounds for my weigh in too ;))
Yesterday I had my usual smoothie in the morning then went to my scripture class. I had planned on running errands afterwards, but thought to call a sister who lives near the church to offer to help her with her kids. She has a new baby and two young ones at home. She took me up on the offer as her husband is out of town and only got two hours of sleep the night before. I needed to eat lunch before I tackled the task of entertaining the kids and fast food really didn't sound appealing. I had to do an errand at a grocery store so I browsed their deli/market section and felt like everything was over priced so ended up with fast and easy food: an orange and greek yogurt with granola. It did a decent job of holding me over the two hours I had with the kiddos before getting home and eating a snack. I was really craving the crunch of tortilla chips so I had some chips with eggplant salsa (yummy). I probably ended up over eating at dinner (coconut shrimp, wild rice w/ cranberries, and wax beans).
I have been thinking about going back to being truly accountable for what I stick in my mouth, but I've realized I spend more time thinking about food when I do. I am always in the kitchen trying to figure out what I am going to eat whereas now, for the most part, I eat and move on. For now I am working on adding variety to my diet.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Starting Over C25K2 day 1
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up 60 sec run, 90 min walk for 20 minutes/8 intervals
I decided to start the program over and work on speed. Apparently my journey has been an inspiration and several of my friends have decided to start the program as well. One of them is a sister who lives up the street from me, so I pressured her into running with me. We met at her house this morning and took to a trail around her neighborhood. Apparently she had facebooked me this morning to cancel but I didn't get the message. In the end she was glad b/c it turned out to be great weather for running. She has a little girl who turns one next month so she feels protective about being out in the weather (reasonably so).
I listened to my chubby jones podcast and she listened to pandora with a c25k program that tells her when to stop and go. We were about 5 seconds off of each other, which was fine, but then my program ended and she still had 2 intervals to go. I am not sure why the discrepancy, but I ran with it anyway. ha ha :)
I was able to keep a pretty good clip. I tried to measure the distance but couldn't find the trail on the satellite map. She said it was about .90 m each direction. I am curious how fast my pace was. I expect it was at least 4.5 mph, maybe even up to 5.0 mph. I hope that I can maintain a faster pace as the running intervals lengthen.
I decided to start the program over and work on speed. Apparently my journey has been an inspiration and several of my friends have decided to start the program as well. One of them is a sister who lives up the street from me, so I pressured her into running with me. We met at her house this morning and took to a trail around her neighborhood. Apparently she had facebooked me this morning to cancel but I didn't get the message. In the end she was glad b/c it turned out to be great weather for running. She has a little girl who turns one next month so she feels protective about being out in the weather (reasonably so).
I listened to my chubby jones podcast and she listened to pandora with a c25k program that tells her when to stop and go. We were about 5 seconds off of each other, which was fine, but then my program ended and she still had 2 intervals to go. I am not sure why the discrepancy, but I ran with it anyway. ha ha :)
I was able to keep a pretty good clip. I tried to measure the distance but couldn't find the trail on the satellite map. She said it was about .90 m each direction. I am curious how fast my pace was. I expect it was at least 4.5 mph, maybe even up to 5.0 mph. I hope that I can maintain a faster pace as the running intervals lengthen.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Couch to 5K RACE DAY!
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up 60 sec run 90 sec walk for 20 minutes
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 1 & 2- 5 min warm-up 30 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.28 mi/ 4.3 mph 3.02 mi with warm-up & cool down
Wed - 4.6 mph 2.30 mi/4.3 mph 2.96 mi? with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 3 - 5K
Saturday - 41:39:77 3.15 mi/5K = 13.25 mi
I woke up this morning feeling a bit ill. We had stuffed peppers for dinner last night along with jalepeno poppers. Apparently my body didn't appreciate all those peppers.I made my green smoothie for breakfast and hoped that I wouldn't have backlash when it was all said and done. I think it helped settle my stomach though b/c I didn't feel too bad afterwards.
We had an assignment to help clean the church, and though it was my intention to pick up my bib and shirt then go clean, we left late enough that I got dropped off while Matthew and the boys went to the church. I was the first one from the LDS team to be there so I got the box of shirts and bibs to open and distribute. Simple enough :)
The time went pretty quickly before it was time to line up and start. There was a fun run (1 mi) that started at 8:30 and then the 5K began at 9:30. There were so many people and so much noise that I think they played the national anthem then started the race. I couldn't tell. It was a bit of a surprise when all of a sudden every started going. I was not prepared. I was kind of towards the front (where all the runners are) so I had to run to not get run over!! As the crowd thinned out, there were some walkers that decided to go on the grass and let the runners pace. I thought that was a brilliant idea and joined them so I could start up my podcast. I decided to start with the week 7 and then let it move on to week 9 when it was over. I love the music in it and figured it would be motivating. Timing worked out well in the end. It was a good decision.
There were water stations at .85 and 1.85 mile points and time keepers stationed at each mile marker. At the end of mile 1 my time was 13.26 - not bad :) I was surprised to see people on their way back right before I'd even made it to the first mile. Turns out there were 3 people who finished the race in the 17 min bracket! Holy cow they are fast!!! Once I finished my 5 min warmup, I felt like I had a pretty fast pace but was surprised at how much my inner thighs were sore. I am sure it is from the workout videos.
Week 7's podcast was for a 25 minute run. By the time I reached mile 2 I was feeling more tired and slowed down a bit. My time was 26:30 or something like that so I knew I'd done the last mile in about the same amount of time as the first one. I was able to tell myself that I can run for 13 more minutes. No big deal. I was still debating in my mind how I wanted to handle the last mile. I thought about walking for 5 minutes and then finishing off the race, but decided to try and get to the end. It was a little weird walking through the cool down and warm-up, but the music was still fun enough that it wasn't really hard to do.
As I approached the final turns that would take me around to the finish line, I decided to walk just a bit. It was no more than 30 seconds but it was probably like 10 sec. Enough to get a drink and get going again. It was warming to see people clapping and cheering for us as we passed, encouraging us to keep going. When one person mentioned I still had .25 miles, I decided to walk a little bit more so I could run to the finish line. It may have been a minute or so, but it wasn't very long. Matthew was supposed to meet me at the finish line, and though I scanned the small crowd I couldn't see them. As I made the final bend for the last stretch to the finish line, I 'punched' it and sped to the line. I could see the official clock and wanted to make it before 41:40. I crossed what I thought was the line just soon after it turned. I was surprised when I saw my final official result was 41:39:77. Guess I made my goal after all :D
My legs didn't feel like they would collapse under me when I stopped which was nice. I started walking around the parking lot when Aaron and Jared ran up behind me shouting "Mommy!" They'd been at the finish line after all :) I had told Matthew that I expected to do it in 45 minutes, but he thought I'd come in closer to 40 so he'd been there waiting. It made me feel good that he had that kind of confidence in me :)
Overall I feel pretty proud of myself. I have come so far. I am really grateful for my friend JG for starting me on this path. If she hadn't bought me those running shoes I would have quit a long time ago. And I am thankful for Jared & Aaron running/scootering/biking the neighborhood with me all summer so I could continue training. In fact, today they expressed some disappointment that they could not be with me. And I am thankful for Matthew supporting me in participating today. I feel very blessed.
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 1 & 2- 5 min warm-up 30 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.28 mi/ 4.3 mph 3.02 mi with warm-up & cool down
Wed - 4.6 mph 2.30 mi/4.3 mph 2.96 mi? with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 3 - 5K
Saturday - 41:39:77 3.15 mi/5K = 13.25 mi
I woke up this morning feeling a bit ill. We had stuffed peppers for dinner last night along with jalepeno poppers. Apparently my body didn't appreciate all those peppers.I made my green smoothie for breakfast and hoped that I wouldn't have backlash when it was all said and done. I think it helped settle my stomach though b/c I didn't feel too bad afterwards.
We had an assignment to help clean the church, and though it was my intention to pick up my bib and shirt then go clean, we left late enough that I got dropped off while Matthew and the boys went to the church. I was the first one from the LDS team to be there so I got the box of shirts and bibs to open and distribute. Simple enough :)
The time went pretty quickly before it was time to line up and start. There was a fun run (1 mi) that started at 8:30 and then the 5K began at 9:30. There were so many people and so much noise that I think they played the national anthem then started the race. I couldn't tell. It was a bit of a surprise when all of a sudden every started going. I was not prepared. I was kind of towards the front (where all the runners are) so I had to run to not get run over!! As the crowd thinned out, there were some walkers that decided to go on the grass and let the runners pace. I thought that was a brilliant idea and joined them so I could start up my podcast. I decided to start with the week 7 and then let it move on to week 9 when it was over. I love the music in it and figured it would be motivating. Timing worked out well in the end. It was a good decision.
There were water stations at .85 and 1.85 mile points and time keepers stationed at each mile marker. At the end of mile 1 my time was 13.26 - not bad :) I was surprised to see people on their way back right before I'd even made it to the first mile. Turns out there were 3 people who finished the race in the 17 min bracket! Holy cow they are fast!!! Once I finished my 5 min warmup, I felt like I had a pretty fast pace but was surprised at how much my inner thighs were sore. I am sure it is from the workout videos.
Week 7's podcast was for a 25 minute run. By the time I reached mile 2 I was feeling more tired and slowed down a bit. My time was 26:30 or something like that so I knew I'd done the last mile in about the same amount of time as the first one. I was able to tell myself that I can run for 13 more minutes. No big deal. I was still debating in my mind how I wanted to handle the last mile. I thought about walking for 5 minutes and then finishing off the race, but decided to try and get to the end. It was a little weird walking through the cool down and warm-up, but the music was still fun enough that it wasn't really hard to do.
As I approached the final turns that would take me around to the finish line, I decided to walk just a bit. It was no more than 30 seconds but it was probably like 10 sec. Enough to get a drink and get going again. It was warming to see people clapping and cheering for us as we passed, encouraging us to keep going. When one person mentioned I still had .25 miles, I decided to walk a little bit more so I could run to the finish line. It may have been a minute or so, but it wasn't very long. Matthew was supposed to meet me at the finish line, and though I scanned the small crowd I couldn't see them. As I made the final bend for the last stretch to the finish line, I 'punched' it and sped to the line. I could see the official clock and wanted to make it before 41:40. I crossed what I thought was the line just soon after it turned. I was surprised when I saw my final official result was 41:39:77. Guess I made my goal after all :D
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| Crossing the finish line |
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| Me and my running buddies |
Friday, September 27, 2013
9 weeks/26 runs down, 1 to Go!
Tomorrow is the big day. I feel so nervous, but I find that an odd feeling b/c it isn't like I am really competing. I guess I am competing with myself and the image I have of me crossing the finish line. It is funny b/c I had no problem feeling like I could do this when I thought that I'd make it with the 5 min warm-up and cool down, but once I thought that I wanted to actually run across the finish line I had issues.
I didn't really get a chance to play with the phone to set up my tunes, but I did move week 7 to play before week 9 since it has my favorite play list. I am still deciding how I am going to handle that. I was looking at the route and it is 3.15 mi and all flat. When I've run through the neighborhood there are some inclines, so I am hoping that a level field will make it more likely for me to run further.
Yesterday I did the Self video again and today I'd planned on biking but spent the day on my feet in the kitchen. I'd hoped to go to bed early, but it is even later than usual. Well, late as usual. Last night I was in bed and asleep by 9:45. Pretty awesome :D
I didn't really get a chance to play with the phone to set up my tunes, but I did move week 7 to play before week 9 since it has my favorite play list. I am still deciding how I am going to handle that. I was looking at the route and it is 3.15 mi and all flat. When I've run through the neighborhood there are some inclines, so I am hoping that a level field will make it more likely for me to run further.
Yesterday I did the Self video again and today I'd planned on biking but spent the day on my feet in the kitchen. I'd hoped to go to bed early, but it is even later than usual. Well, late as usual. Last night I was in bed and asleep by 9:45. Pretty awesome :D
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Couch to 5k Week 9 Day 2
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up 60 sec run 90 sec walk for 20 minutes
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 1 & 2- 5 min warm-up 30 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.28 mi/ 4.3 mph 3.02 mi with warm-up & cool down
Wed - 4.6 mph 2.30 mi/4.3 mph 2..96 mi? with warm-up & cool down
A few years ago when I was exercising regularly and lost all the weight, one of my favorite videos to do besides P90X was called Self Bikini Ready Fast (or something like that). We had it on netflix, but once we got rid of that service it also meant the end of the video. Every once in awhile I would look it up online, but wasn't willing to pay the $10 to order it. It is silly because we paid that every month for netflix and it would be cheaper just to buy the video. Anyway, I never got it. Until last week. There is a store here called $5 and Below. It's like a Dollar General or Dollar Tree in that it has a little bit of everything and $5 is the most anything costs. They have a little exercise section where they sell weights and other gear. I happened to see a small stack (like 6) of DVDs on a shelf and noticed one of them was this Self Bikini Ready Fast. It was one of those moments where you hear angels sing and fireworks go off... yeah. I happily purchased it for $5.
So yesterday instead of doing a P90X video, I did my 'new' video. *whew* I am sore today! The video is strength training with just a little bit of cardio (but they are plyo jump variations so perfect for my thighs!!) I woke up with my lower back and inner thighs muscle sore! I was a little unsure how this would effect my run, but decided to not think about it. I had an appt at 9:30 am, so I wanted to be out the door as soon as my boys were on the bus at 8 to be able to run and get ready in time for my appt. I would say that today's run was harder than Monday's, but at the same time I was able to really push it at times. In fact, the last 3 minutes I really pushed it and when I was down to the last 1 minute I felt a rush of energy and ran as fast as I could! I am not sure where it came from, but it came and I was happy for it. Of course, when it was time for the cool down I was slow as molasses, but oh well :) Overall my speed was the same as Monday, but I went just a tad farther in my run.
Since the 5k is on Saturday, I think I will take a break Friday to really rest my legs. I want to run across the finish line so I have been trying to figure out how to accomplish that when my running intervals aren't reaching 5K length. I have debated walking for the first 10 minutes and then switch to running for 30 minutes. I think I could do that, but I don't know. II could try to run to the end and not stop at the 30 minutes but I don't know if I could maintain it. It would be potentially another 10 minutes of running. I *really* liked week 7's music and have debated using it for the final run. The final song is so inspiring that I know it would help me get to the finish line, but I also really like the countdown and back slapping that happens on week 9 because we accomplished the goal. Hmm. Decisions, decisions.
After realizing what a disservice I'd done to myself by not riding my bike anymore, I have ridden the last two days hoping to strengthen my muscles for Saturday. We haven't been on a ride since the weekend before school - now three weeks ago. It is amazing how quickly our muscles atrophy. Even Jared ended up having to stop to give his legs a break. Aaron's bike chain keeps falling off which is a huge inconvenience. However, I am grateful that we made it through the summer with it and have only had the issues since Matthew got back and school started.
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 1 & 2- 5 min warm-up 30 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.28 mi/ 4.3 mph 3.02 mi with warm-up & cool down
Wed - 4.6 mph 2.30 mi/4.3 mph 2..96 mi? with warm-up & cool down
A few years ago when I was exercising regularly and lost all the weight, one of my favorite videos to do besides P90X was called Self Bikini Ready Fast (or something like that). We had it on netflix, but once we got rid of that service it also meant the end of the video. Every once in awhile I would look it up online, but wasn't willing to pay the $10 to order it. It is silly because we paid that every month for netflix and it would be cheaper just to buy the video. Anyway, I never got it. Until last week. There is a store here called $5 and Below. It's like a Dollar General or Dollar Tree in that it has a little bit of everything and $5 is the most anything costs. They have a little exercise section where they sell weights and other gear. I happened to see a small stack (like 6) of DVDs on a shelf and noticed one of them was this Self Bikini Ready Fast. It was one of those moments where you hear angels sing and fireworks go off... yeah. I happily purchased it for $5.
So yesterday instead of doing a P90X video, I did my 'new' video. *whew* I am sore today! The video is strength training with just a little bit of cardio (but they are plyo jump variations so perfect for my thighs!!) I woke up with my lower back and inner thighs muscle sore! I was a little unsure how this would effect my run, but decided to not think about it. I had an appt at 9:30 am, so I wanted to be out the door as soon as my boys were on the bus at 8 to be able to run and get ready in time for my appt. I would say that today's run was harder than Monday's, but at the same time I was able to really push it at times. In fact, the last 3 minutes I really pushed it and when I was down to the last 1 minute I felt a rush of energy and ran as fast as I could! I am not sure where it came from, but it came and I was happy for it. Of course, when it was time for the cool down I was slow as molasses, but oh well :) Overall my speed was the same as Monday, but I went just a tad farther in my run.
Since the 5k is on Saturday, I think I will take a break Friday to really rest my legs. I want to run across the finish line so I have been trying to figure out how to accomplish that when my running intervals aren't reaching 5K length. I have debated walking for the first 10 minutes and then switch to running for 30 minutes. I think I could do that, but I don't know. II could try to run to the end and not stop at the 30 minutes but I don't know if I could maintain it. It would be potentially another 10 minutes of running. I *really* liked week 7's music and have debated using it for the final run. The final song is so inspiring that I know it would help me get to the finish line, but I also really like the countdown and back slapping that happens on week 9 because we accomplished the goal. Hmm. Decisions, decisions.
After realizing what a disservice I'd done to myself by not riding my bike anymore, I have ridden the last two days hoping to strengthen my muscles for Saturday. We haven't been on a ride since the weekend before school - now three weeks ago. It is amazing how quickly our muscles atrophy. Even Jared ended up having to stop to give his legs a break. Aaron's bike chain keeps falling off which is a huge inconvenience. However, I am grateful that we made it through the summer with it and have only had the issues since Matthew got back and school started.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Couch to 5K Week 9 Day 1
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up 60 sec run 90 sec walk for 20 minutes
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 30 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.28 mi/ 4.3 mph 3.02 mi with warm-up & cool down
Sunday morning I woke up and felt different. I felt good. Apparently a hormone release is what I needed and now I am back on track. Maybe the cold front that came through helped too. Once again I am waiting for comcast to make an appearance this morning so I couldn't dawdle getting out the door for my run which helped as well. Recognizing that last week was a flop in the run department and this week ends with my actual 5K, I wondered if it would be better for me to run for 28 min or just go on to week 9 and do 30. I started off on week 8 but then decided to just go for it and switched to week 9. And I did it! My legs were definitely feeling the lack of use, but it wasn't as hard as Wed on the treadmill. I didn't feel like I ever needed to walk for a break. It wasn't a piece of cake, but it was certainly doable. I think it helped that for the final 10 minutes she did a countdown so I could talk myself through each minute. I felt slow but I wasn't stopped and that's what counts :)
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Week 9 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 30 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.28 mi/ 4.3 mph 3.02 mi with warm-up & cool down
Sunday morning I woke up and felt different. I felt good. Apparently a hormone release is what I needed and now I am back on track. Maybe the cold front that came through helped too. Once again I am waiting for comcast to make an appearance this morning so I couldn't dawdle getting out the door for my run which helped as well. Recognizing that last week was a flop in the run department and this week ends with my actual 5K, I wondered if it would be better for me to run for 28 min or just go on to week 9 and do 30. I started off on week 8 but then decided to just go for it and switched to week 9. And I did it! My legs were definitely feeling the lack of use, but it wasn't as hard as Wed on the treadmill. I didn't feel like I ever needed to walk for a break. It wasn't a piece of cake, but it was certainly doable. I think it helped that for the final 10 minutes she did a countdown so I could talk myself through each minute. I felt slow but I wasn't stopped and that's what counts :)
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Not good
It was supposed to be day 3 of week 8. I didn't run. Going up and down stairs has me winded. We spent the day at the fall festival at the farm across the street. I am pooped. I may be doing a walk/run 5k after all instead of a running 5K.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Couch to 5k Week 8 day 2
28 min run/2.14 mi
Oh boy. It's like my running legs have switched off. It was so hard!!! I am not even sure I did the full 28 minutes because the phone I've been using had died so I couldn't keep track of the minutes very easily. I did the treadmill and tried to keep the pace at 4.5. I ended up going down to 4.0 and even walked a bit :/ I couldn't believe it. But, I have some theories:
1) I've gone from biking and swimming daily besides running to biking and running down to just running 3 times a week. I think my legs need that cross training.
2) I haven't been drinking my green smoothies in the morning so I'm lacking some nutrients to give me the energy I need. And besides that, I ran in the afternoon. I didn't eat much all day thinking I was going to run and wanted to drink my smoothie afterward. I would have been better off just eating and then running. I think I was running on empty.
3) I am not getting enough sleep at night. In fact, I crashed at 9:30 or so last night and still felt wasted this morning. It is tough getting used to sharing a bed after having my little pillow nest for the last three months. He isn't sleeping so great either so it's not just me.
I officially signed up for the Parkinson Alliance 5k next Sat. I sure hope it goes better than it did here yesterday!
Oh boy. It's like my running legs have switched off. It was so hard!!! I am not even sure I did the full 28 minutes because the phone I've been using had died so I couldn't keep track of the minutes very easily. I did the treadmill and tried to keep the pace at 4.5. I ended up going down to 4.0 and even walked a bit :/ I couldn't believe it. But, I have some theories:
1) I've gone from biking and swimming daily besides running to biking and running down to just running 3 times a week. I think my legs need that cross training.
2) I haven't been drinking my green smoothies in the morning so I'm lacking some nutrients to give me the energy I need. And besides that, I ran in the afternoon. I didn't eat much all day thinking I was going to run and wanted to drink my smoothie afterward. I would have been better off just eating and then running. I think I was running on empty.
3) I am not getting enough sleep at night. In fact, I crashed at 9:30 or so last night and still felt wasted this morning. It is tough getting used to sharing a bed after having my little pillow nest for the last three months. He isn't sleeping so great either so it's not just me.
I officially signed up for the Parkinson Alliance 5k next Sat. I sure hope it goes better than it did here yesterday!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Couch to 5k Week 8 day 1
Week 1 - 5 min warm-up 60 sec run 90 sec walk for 20 minutes
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Not as fast as Saturday, but not as bad as Wed either. It was a bit of a rough run. I missed the music from last week. It was very motivating, although this week's had a good pace beat. I wanted to walk half way through. My mind games weren't helping much today, but I didn't give up and made it. My quads were tired from the get-go which made it harder to run with umph. The last five minutes were the best part. I made it all the way to the end of the street where my warm-up usually ends which is cool.
I can't believe I have made it this far!! One more week to go!!
Week 2 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 2 min walk for 20 minutes
Week 3 - 5 min warm-up 90 sec run 90 sec walk 3 min run 3 min walk repeat once
Week 4 - 5 min warm-up 3 min run 90 sec walk 5 min run 2.5 min walk repeat once
Week 5 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 5 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 8 min run 5 min walk 8 min run
Week 5 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 20 min run
Week 6 Day 1 - 5 min warm-up 5 min run 3 min walk 8 min run 3 min walk 5 min run
Week 6 Day 2 - 5 min warm-up 10 min run 3 min walk 10 min run
Week 6 Day 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Week 7 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 25 min run
Mon - 4.4 mph 1.85 mi
Wed - 4.3 1.79 mi/4.1 1.72 mi
Sat - 4.7 mph 1.94 mi
Week 8 Day 1 - 3 - 5 min warm-up 28 min run
Mon - 4.6 mph 2.14 mi/4.3 mph 2.80 mi with warm-up & cool down
Not as fast as Saturday, but not as bad as Wed either. It was a bit of a rough run. I missed the music from last week. It was very motivating, although this week's had a good pace beat. I wanted to walk half way through. My mind games weren't helping much today, but I didn't give up and made it. My quads were tired from the get-go which made it harder to run with umph. The last five minutes were the best part. I made it all the way to the end of the street where my warm-up usually ends which is cool.
I can't believe I have made it this far!! One more week to go!!
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