Exercise: So far this week has been better. I originally planned on taking Monday off. Rob was in Portland all day leaving at 5:30 AM so I had no time I could exercise. Monday has generally been my day off so schedule wise--it is fine. Yesterday I did a track workout at South Salem High running a total of 7 miles. I did a 2 mile warm up, 2 mile build, 3 x 800, 1200 cool down all with 400 recoveries. It was so incredibly dark out and was still pitch black when I got home, but there were other runners out too on the track. It felt great to run again after a little break. I know I pushed myself because I am a little sore today. Today I swam with my swimming friends. I really felt slow seeing as I have not been in the pool the past two Wednesdays. I like I was dragging at times. My goggles were on too tight giving me a horrible head ache that was started to make me queasy. Once I loosened them, I felt better. I still felt like the workout kicked my butt. My abs are sore and I can't figure out if it is from Power last week, swimming, or picking up toddlers--maybe a combo of everything.
I did register for the holiday half so I will be doing a half marathon in December!
Food: I am not struggling with meals...still eating pretty healthy. I am struggling with sweet cravings and this always happens around Halloween. Someone brought us a plate of Rice Krispie squares which I love...and Derek won a carrot cake so we've had carrot cake the last two nights. I don't know how much is OK to have. Seeing as I burn a lot of calories every morning, but I can't use that as an excuse for everything. I have not weighed myself in a couple of weeks so I don't know where I'm at right now.
Sleep: Monday was sunny and the only sunny day we've had in awhile. I hung laundry outside, took kids for a walk, played in the backyard with the kids--I felt great. Tuesday was blustery rain starting around late morning and being in the house gave me cabin fever. I felt overly fatigued. I took a half hour snooze while Kara and the infant I watch napped. I ran with Hailey in the afternoon. But I still felt so tired. Rob and I watched Office reruns and I fell asleep at 9:30 and just went right to bed. I didn't realize the cat (who never ever sleeps in our bed) was curled up next to me. At 2:30 AM when I went to the bathroom, she was still there. Not sure if this is going to be a new thing sleeping in our room--normally she sleeps in the girl's room or on the mats in the eating area. Today even with getting up early for swimming I had way more energy. I did take a short power nap at 5 PM, but other than that I don't feel the fatigue. Sometimes it's hard to know what the root cause of it is. My caffeine intake was the same both days--just a cup of coffee in the morning.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014
October 22nd through 26th Not really what I expected
Exercise:
On Wednesday I was able to go to 5 PM Group Power which I rarely if ever can attend since we often have church activities on Wednesday night. I enjoy Group Power and always walk away feeling like I had a great workout. The 5 PM class tends to be the "buff class" as their weights are always double mine or even more. It is motivating and a good pick-me-up after a day of working. On Thursday I literally had no time I could even exercise. Early morning was out because I had to an interview for the Banner. I worked from 7:15 AM until 4:30ish. Then clean-up, supper, and Bible Study which I did not get home from until 9 PM. Friday was my plan was to go Group Ride at 5 AM. The alarm went off and I threw that plan out the window because I felt overly fatigued. After work I had to get ready for the Family Fun Night at the kid's school. Saturday my plan was to run in the afternoon. Then our plans with Hailey's friends got changed last minute which required me to drive to the other side of the town at the time I had planned on running at the South Salem track. It was also blustery with high winds--it would be miserable running outside. So I threw running out the window. Since I cancelled it for Saturday, I cancelled it for Sunday too and figured I would start next week. It is inevitable with working, kids, and vacation--schedules are going to be like this. Unless it happens repeatedly like week to week--the time off does not set you back. In some ways it has the opposite effect. I want to swim next week, go to Power, and get my running in. I am confident that will happen.
Eating:
It has not been a challenge eating healthy since we've been home. I have done pretty well. The challenge is the Halloween candy which is overly tempting to eat. It only is going to get worse with Christmas around the corner.
Sleep:
My sleeping has been great except Thursday night. I woke up around 3:30 AM and had some anxiety. My heart was beating fast and I felt jittery. I was able to clear my mind, relax my body, and fall asleep. It probably took a half hour but I intentionally don't look at the clock as it feeds the anxiety.
On Wednesday I was able to go to 5 PM Group Power which I rarely if ever can attend since we often have church activities on Wednesday night. I enjoy Group Power and always walk away feeling like I had a great workout. The 5 PM class tends to be the "buff class" as their weights are always double mine or even more. It is motivating and a good pick-me-up after a day of working. On Thursday I literally had no time I could even exercise. Early morning was out because I had to an interview for the Banner. I worked from 7:15 AM until 4:30ish. Then clean-up, supper, and Bible Study which I did not get home from until 9 PM. Friday was my plan was to go Group Ride at 5 AM. The alarm went off and I threw that plan out the window because I felt overly fatigued. After work I had to get ready for the Family Fun Night at the kid's school. Saturday my plan was to run in the afternoon. Then our plans with Hailey's friends got changed last minute which required me to drive to the other side of the town at the time I had planned on running at the South Salem track. It was also blustery with high winds--it would be miserable running outside. So I threw running out the window. Since I cancelled it for Saturday, I cancelled it for Sunday too and figured I would start next week. It is inevitable with working, kids, and vacation--schedules are going to be like this. Unless it happens repeatedly like week to week--the time off does not set you back. In some ways it has the opposite effect. I want to swim next week, go to Power, and get my running in. I am confident that will happen.
Eating:
It has not been a challenge eating healthy since we've been home. I have done pretty well. The challenge is the Halloween candy which is overly tempting to eat. It only is going to get worse with Christmas around the corner.
Sleep:
My sleeping has been great except Thursday night. I woke up around 3:30 AM and had some anxiety. My heart was beating fast and I felt jittery. I was able to clear my mind, relax my body, and fall asleep. It probably took a half hour but I intentionally don't look at the clock as it feeds the anxiety.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Catch up from last two weeks....
Ah I have not been keeping up this blog! I am going to try to remember all my workouts.
Exercise: Monday (the 6th) = Rest Tuesday (the 7th) = I did an easy four mile run in the neighborhood first thing in the morning. Wednesday (the 8th) = Swimming with the triathletes--I believe our workout had a lot speed swims which were tough but good for me to do. Thursday (the 9th) = Track Run...a total of six miles. I did 1600 warm up, 1200, 2 x 600, 2 x 400, 1600 and 800 cool down all with 400 recovery. Friday (the 10th) = nothing. This was a very full busy day and my moods turned irritable by 5 PM. I couldn't motivate myself to go to the gym. Saturday = rest. Rob was gone all day at meetings and I couldn't get away but I got the whole house cleaned! Sunday (the 12th) = Long 12 mile run. I started earlier like 5:45 and it was pitch black out. I did the same route I did the week prior except ran through the Rees Hill neighborhood instead. Running on Battlecreek before the sun fully rose was very dark...probably not safe. I don't like my reflector vest besides it rides up. I feel like I am wearing all this extra gear just to run. Monday (the 13th) I rested and was a little sore. Tuesday (the 14th) was the day before we left for vacation. I did manage to squeeze a 4 mile run in to South Village Park and back. It was refreshing after chasing kids and packing all day. I was so thankful I was not feeling frazzled compared to other times we have gotten ready for a trip. Wednesday (the 15th) was a travel day and no exercise. Thursday (the 16th) I also rested. Friday (the 17th) I ran on the Virginia beach boardwalk about 4 miles which I love! There is nothing like running by the ocean seeing the sun rise surrounded by runners and walkers. Friday (the 17th) I rested but we did some walking and playing on the beach. Saturday (the 18th) I rested but again we did some walking. Sunday (the 19th) I ran the whole boardwalk which was about six miles...maybe slightly more. My goal was to do 8, but it was so incredibly windy. I was a little pressed for time as well. Monday (the 20th) was rest and traveling back home. Which bring me to today--the 21st. I ran 4 miles this afternoon. My body is tired from the travel and weird sleep schedule and time change. I was slower than normal but still appreciated the break in the day. I can rarely run in the afternoons anymore and it's a treat when I can.
Food: I didn't eat the greatest on vacation, but I don't feel guilty about it. It is going to be easy to get back into it again now we're home.
Sleep: I have sleeping great. Even on vacation! I normally don't sleep very well on vacation, but every night I slept amazing. That has helped with the transition as home. I feel a little irritable and tired but not the normal post vacation slump.
Exercise: Monday (the 6th) = Rest Tuesday (the 7th) = I did an easy four mile run in the neighborhood first thing in the morning. Wednesday (the 8th) = Swimming with the triathletes--I believe our workout had a lot speed swims which were tough but good for me to do. Thursday (the 9th) = Track Run...a total of six miles. I did 1600 warm up, 1200, 2 x 600, 2 x 400, 1600 and 800 cool down all with 400 recovery. Friday (the 10th) = nothing. This was a very full busy day and my moods turned irritable by 5 PM. I couldn't motivate myself to go to the gym. Saturday = rest. Rob was gone all day at meetings and I couldn't get away but I got the whole house cleaned! Sunday (the 12th) = Long 12 mile run. I started earlier like 5:45 and it was pitch black out. I did the same route I did the week prior except ran through the Rees Hill neighborhood instead. Running on Battlecreek before the sun fully rose was very dark...probably not safe. I don't like my reflector vest besides it rides up. I feel like I am wearing all this extra gear just to run. Monday (the 13th) I rested and was a little sore. Tuesday (the 14th) was the day before we left for vacation. I did manage to squeeze a 4 mile run in to South Village Park and back. It was refreshing after chasing kids and packing all day. I was so thankful I was not feeling frazzled compared to other times we have gotten ready for a trip. Wednesday (the 15th) was a travel day and no exercise. Thursday (the 16th) I also rested. Friday (the 17th) I ran on the Virginia beach boardwalk about 4 miles which I love! There is nothing like running by the ocean seeing the sun rise surrounded by runners and walkers. Friday (the 17th) I rested but we did some walking and playing on the beach. Saturday (the 18th) I rested but again we did some walking. Sunday (the 19th) I ran the whole boardwalk which was about six miles...maybe slightly more. My goal was to do 8, but it was so incredibly windy. I was a little pressed for time as well. Monday (the 20th) was rest and traveling back home. Which bring me to today--the 21st. I ran 4 miles this afternoon. My body is tired from the travel and weird sleep schedule and time change. I was slower than normal but still appreciated the break in the day. I can rarely run in the afternoons anymore and it's a treat when I can.
Food: I didn't eat the greatest on vacation, but I don't feel guilty about it. It is going to be easy to get back into it again now we're home.
Sleep: I have sleeping great. Even on vacation! I normally don't sleep very well on vacation, but every night I slept amazing. That has helped with the transition as home. I feel a little irritable and tired but not the normal post vacation slump.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
October 3 - 5: 10 miles!
Exercise:
Friday = Rest
The only reason I did not exercise was a scheduling issue. Rob was gone the almost the entire day doing a wedding in Florence by the coast. I had to work all day. Knew this would be the case when I planned out the week.
Saturday = Group Power
I haven't been to Power in three weeks so I knew it would hurt...and be tough. I tried to keep the weight the same and do most of the push-ups on my toes. Biceps, Triceps, and Shoulders were by the far the hardest and I feel it right now. I weighed myself at the gym and it's about the same...maybe a tenth of a pound lower.
Sunday = Run 10 miles!
I am thrilled to have my mileage this high again. I ran in the Battlecreek neighborhood I have not run in a very long time. Because of my Power my glutes are tight and that made getting up some of the hills hard. I did take little thirty second walk breaks at the tops of some of the hills. I was a bit slower than I hoped, but I did not push myself too hard for speed. Especially with the Battlecreek hills. I love running and seeing the sunrise over the mountains. Amazing beautiful weather for the fall and I am soaking it all up while I can.
Food:
I have done very well the last few days. Lots of fruits and vegetables. I have had proteins shakes for snacks. Dinners have not been as healthy as lunch and breakfast, but with all the exercise--it is OK with me for right now. I love my apple avocado breakfast salad. I really enjoy avocado on sandwiches as well. I don't seem to eat too many sandwiches like I used to, but I am going to look for a healthier bread at the natural food store.
It is difficult to know at this point because I only started tracking it, but I would be due for PMDD episodes this weekend. It could be it comes early next week, but I felt it mildly yesterday. Honestly it was so incredibly mild. I still could function fine all day. I could eat my words and it comes tomorrow or Tuesday. It is actually easier to deal with during the week when I am working and busy.
Sleep:
I have had no sleep issues the past few nights. I also have had zero caffeine after 1 PM. I have not been dealing with any GI issues for well over a week now.
Friday = Rest
The only reason I did not exercise was a scheduling issue. Rob was gone the almost the entire day doing a wedding in Florence by the coast. I had to work all day. Knew this would be the case when I planned out the week.
Saturday = Group Power
I haven't been to Power in three weeks so I knew it would hurt...and be tough. I tried to keep the weight the same and do most of the push-ups on my toes. Biceps, Triceps, and Shoulders were by the far the hardest and I feel it right now. I weighed myself at the gym and it's about the same...maybe a tenth of a pound lower.
Sunday = Run 10 miles!
I am thrilled to have my mileage this high again. I ran in the Battlecreek neighborhood I have not run in a very long time. Because of my Power my glutes are tight and that made getting up some of the hills hard. I did take little thirty second walk breaks at the tops of some of the hills. I was a bit slower than I hoped, but I did not push myself too hard for speed. Especially with the Battlecreek hills. I love running and seeing the sunrise over the mountains. Amazing beautiful weather for the fall and I am soaking it all up while I can.
Food:
I have done very well the last few days. Lots of fruits and vegetables. I have had proteins shakes for snacks. Dinners have not been as healthy as lunch and breakfast, but with all the exercise--it is OK with me for right now. I love my apple avocado breakfast salad. I really enjoy avocado on sandwiches as well. I don't seem to eat too many sandwiches like I used to, but I am going to look for a healthier bread at the natural food store.
It is difficult to know at this point because I only started tracking it, but I would be due for PMDD episodes this weekend. It could be it comes early next week, but I felt it mildly yesterday. Honestly it was so incredibly mild. I still could function fine all day. I could eat my words and it comes tomorrow or Tuesday. It is actually easier to deal with during the week when I am working and busy.
Sleep:
I have had no sleep issues the past few nights. I also have had zero caffeine after 1 PM. I have not been dealing with any GI issues for well over a week now.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
October 1 & 2: Swimming and Track Runs
Exercise:
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
I had not swam in two weeks and I felt incredibly slow. My legs still hurt and were tight. I could not maintain a fast speed and I felt tired. Usually I am not watching the clock as much, but this time I was. I don't regret getting up and going because I needed the morning workout time. I always like the feeling afterwards and the extra boost of energy it gives in the morning. Sometimes on Wednesdays I am tired by 3 PM and feel like I need to take a quick nap. Sometimes this is possible and other days there are child care kids here or my own kids need help with something. Today I did not feel like I needed it all. I did not feel tired until around after youth group.
Thursday - Track Run - 5 miles total
The triathlon club has not been updating the Facebook page with workouts. I might have done this one before. It was 1 mile warm up, 2 x 800, 2 x 400, 1 x 800, all with 400 recovery and then 1200 cool down. It was incredibly dark out and colder than I anticipated. I was OK with shorts and a t-shirt, but I could have used something for my head. The track was pretty dead--only 1-2 runners at a time. I did not feel as sore yesterday and the run felt great. Originally I wanted to go to Power this morning but I figured I would go on Saturday instead. I am probably more motivated to run on the track today versus Saturday morning.
Food:
Yesterday was better eating wise and so far today even better. I am down another pound. I am trying protein shakes not as a replacement meal but as a snack. I want to see if it helps with the afternoon snack cravings. I had a vegan salad for breakfast which is always a great way to start the day. It is filling and fresh.
Sleep:
My sleep has been pretty normal the last two nights aside from the cat waking me up. For many weeks I never heard her in the night and now it seems like it's non-stop starting at 2:30 AM. I had put her in the laundry room where I can't hear her at 2:30 AM. I have done really well training my brain to fall asleep again quickly.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
I had not swam in two weeks and I felt incredibly slow. My legs still hurt and were tight. I could not maintain a fast speed and I felt tired. Usually I am not watching the clock as much, but this time I was. I don't regret getting up and going because I needed the morning workout time. I always like the feeling afterwards and the extra boost of energy it gives in the morning. Sometimes on Wednesdays I am tired by 3 PM and feel like I need to take a quick nap. Sometimes this is possible and other days there are child care kids here or my own kids need help with something. Today I did not feel like I needed it all. I did not feel tired until around after youth group.
Thursday - Track Run - 5 miles total
The triathlon club has not been updating the Facebook page with workouts. I might have done this one before. It was 1 mile warm up, 2 x 800, 2 x 400, 1 x 800, all with 400 recovery and then 1200 cool down. It was incredibly dark out and colder than I anticipated. I was OK with shorts and a t-shirt, but I could have used something for my head. The track was pretty dead--only 1-2 runners at a time. I did not feel as sore yesterday and the run felt great. Originally I wanted to go to Power this morning but I figured I would go on Saturday instead. I am probably more motivated to run on the track today versus Saturday morning.
Food:
Yesterday was better eating wise and so far today even better. I am down another pound. I am trying protein shakes not as a replacement meal but as a snack. I want to see if it helps with the afternoon snack cravings. I had a vegan salad for breakfast which is always a great way to start the day. It is filling and fresh.
Sleep:
My sleep has been pretty normal the last two nights aside from the cat waking me up. For many weeks I never heard her in the night and now it seems like it's non-stop starting at 2:30 AM. I had put her in the laundry room where I can't hear her at 2:30 AM. I have done really well training my brain to fall asleep again quickly.
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