I am not documenting any exercise this week. But I am still working with Hailey on her Awesome 3,000 training. On Sunday I had a minor stomach bug. I always take a couple days off after I get sick to get my body back to normal. For two days I only drank Gatorade and ate soda crackers and a very small sandwich. Even though I am back to doing things around the house, caring for kids etc. my stomach is still not back to normal. I've still had some cramping, dizziness, and still feel a little dehydrated. My appetite is not normal yet either.
I see how hard it is to train for anything in the winter. I felt like this last winter too. A big part of is the cold and intestinal stuff we seem to get in February and March. Also I think our schedules are busier. And the crummy weather doesn't help either. I am not sure if I am going to do that race in April. I'll decide in another week or so.
I could get excited about training for something come early summer when we're all healthy again.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Awesome 3000 Training Week #3
Sunday - Hailey was only active running around at church. We had a very busy weekend and I got sick in the afternoon so we did not get any training in today.
Monday - Hailey ran in PE Hailey ran in PE class, but not sure how far they run. I was hoping to take her out running, but I was still sick. I was pretty much on the couch all afternoon.
Tuesday - Hailey cross trained Hailey had her regular swimming lesson at the dome and she did awesome. She is really progressing.
Wednesday - Ran 2 minutes/walked 2 minutes for three intervals Hailey struggled today because we've been out of the running routine. I know she is active at school during recess. But she needs the structured running time if she is going to do this race. She did not fight it. She wanted to practice today and was excited to get outside. I knew she would have a harder time today so I was somewhat prepared for that. She wanted to quit after 30 seconds to a minute, but I encouraged her to keep going. We've been out of a routine so it's been tougher on her. She did OK. I ran with Kara in her pink car. My stomach is still not quite right so it was harder for me too. I am glad we got out there and did it. We had a good talk about doing your best and it does not matter how fast everyone else goes. We had a great talk about completing the race and finishing versus quitting in the middle. I am not sure how she will do in the actual race, but the training has been good for the both of us.
Thursday - Ran 2 minutes/walked 2 minutes for three intervals, Swimming lessons, biking
Finally some good weather!!! Felt like summer...or at least how spring is supposed to feel. Hailey struggled at first again, but did better with each interval. I told her if she ran the full 2 minutes during the last interval without stopping or complaining she was too tired, she could pick where she wanted to run tomorrow. And she could pick anywhere. That was a big incentive and it worked. She did great. Not sure how the 4 minute interval is going to go. She's nervous about it. I think we need to take a break from the church parking lot and run on the street or at the park. But I know she can do it. She just has to know that she really can do it. Hailey also did swimming lessons today and biked for about 15 minutes as well.
Friday - Ran 4 minutes/walked 2-3 minutes/ for three intervals, biking
I knew this would be a tougher workout for Hailey, but she stuck with it and did well. We ran to Wendy Kroger Park and did laps around the park. Derek did some of the running too. He has good stamina for a three year old. She struggled making four minutes and had to stop once or twice. She had to grab my hand and run with me after about two minutes. But she complained very little and kept going. I know this whole training has been good for her. She is speaking way more positive about it versus "I won't be able to do it." Running with me and racing is coming out in her drawings. I know kids draw pictures of their daily life and things on their mind. I remember doing the same thing as a child. I am really proud of her. This whole experience has been good for me too. We also were outside from around 11:30 until 12:40 or so. We biked in the parking lot again and played in the backyard. I am loving this weather!! I feel like we are birds finally being let out of a cage.
Saturday - Rest
Today was kind of a rough day for me and I was not feeling well. The weather was not as great so we were not able to go running.
Monday - Hailey ran in PE Hailey ran in PE class, but not sure how far they run. I was hoping to take her out running, but I was still sick. I was pretty much on the couch all afternoon.
Tuesday - Hailey cross trained Hailey had her regular swimming lesson at the dome and she did awesome. She is really progressing.
Wednesday - Ran 2 minutes/walked 2 minutes for three intervals Hailey struggled today because we've been out of the running routine. I know she is active at school during recess. But she needs the structured running time if she is going to do this race. She did not fight it. She wanted to practice today and was excited to get outside. I knew she would have a harder time today so I was somewhat prepared for that. She wanted to quit after 30 seconds to a minute, but I encouraged her to keep going. We've been out of a routine so it's been tougher on her. She did OK. I ran with Kara in her pink car. My stomach is still not quite right so it was harder for me too. I am glad we got out there and did it. We had a good talk about doing your best and it does not matter how fast everyone else goes. We had a great talk about completing the race and finishing versus quitting in the middle. I am not sure how she will do in the actual race, but the training has been good for the both of us.
Thursday - Ran 2 minutes/walked 2 minutes for three intervals, Swimming lessons, biking
Finally some good weather!!! Felt like summer...or at least how spring is supposed to feel. Hailey struggled at first again, but did better with each interval. I told her if she ran the full 2 minutes during the last interval without stopping or complaining she was too tired, she could pick where she wanted to run tomorrow. And she could pick anywhere. That was a big incentive and it worked. She did great. Not sure how the 4 minute interval is going to go. She's nervous about it. I think we need to take a break from the church parking lot and run on the street or at the park. But I know she can do it. She just has to know that she really can do it. Hailey also did swimming lessons today and biked for about 15 minutes as well.
Friday - Ran 4 minutes/walked 2-3 minutes/ for three intervals, biking
I knew this would be a tougher workout for Hailey, but she stuck with it and did well. We ran to Wendy Kroger Park and did laps around the park. Derek did some of the running too. He has good stamina for a three year old. She struggled making four minutes and had to stop once or twice. She had to grab my hand and run with me after about two minutes. But she complained very little and kept going. I know this whole training has been good for her. She is speaking way more positive about it versus "I won't be able to do it." Running with me and racing is coming out in her drawings. I know kids draw pictures of their daily life and things on their mind. I remember doing the same thing as a child. I am really proud of her. This whole experience has been good for me too. We also were outside from around 11:30 until 12:40 or so. We biked in the parking lot again and played in the backyard. I am loving this weather!! I feel like we are birds finally being let out of a cage.
Saturday - Rest
Today was kind of a rough day for me and I was not feeling well. The weather was not as great so we were not able to go running.
Monday, March 21, 2011
March 21 - 27
Monday - Hills - 3 miles I hate the Boone hills, but I decided to do them today. Last spring I really tackled hills and ran in some hilly areas when I thought I would be doing a marathon in the Columbia Gorge. When those plans changed, I still did hills, but not quite so many. I am still intimidated by them. They are way more mental than physical for me. Starting off today, I did not feel as strong and still a little out of shape. I had a side ache and my arms and legs still feel "jelly like" at times. My goal was to run up the first Boone hill and walk up the second. I managed to run up both, but walked at the top of the second. I walked for about a minute to catch my breath. I am really glad I did because I felt way more energized and completed the run at a slightly faster pace. Still don't know if I want to do the 10K or 5K.
Tuesday - Rest Today was super busy as I did a special Spring Break outing with the kids most of the morning. Then I had a ton of studying to do in the afternoon and evening after the kids went to bed.
Wednesday - Cross training I had planned on doing Fitness 360 today, but I did about 3-4 hours worth of cleaning. With all the going up and down the stairs, lifting, vacuuming, I felt like it was enough of a workout for today. I can't belive I got it all done especially with Kara teething and not napping very well.
Thursday - Ran 2 miles I ran this morning at 7 AM and it's been awhile since I've done a morning run. It was pretty tough and I almost walked at one point. It was only two miles and my regular course. I felt winded and lacking strength. But I completed it. My throat is also sore, but it's either because I am getting a cold or the fact I did a lot of yelling yesterday. Really got the work on the yelling. It feel like it's part of my DNA, but too much is not a good thing.
Friday & Saturday - Cross training Did lots of swimming at Great Wolf Lodge and walking around Portland
Sunday - Sick Was hoping for a good run in the afternoon, but I came down with a stomach bug in the afternoon. Yuck!
Tuesday - Rest Today was super busy as I did a special Spring Break outing with the kids most of the morning. Then I had a ton of studying to do in the afternoon and evening after the kids went to bed.
Wednesday - Cross training I had planned on doing Fitness 360 today, but I did about 3-4 hours worth of cleaning. With all the going up and down the stairs, lifting, vacuuming, I felt like it was enough of a workout for today. I can't belive I got it all done especially with Kara teething and not napping very well.
Thursday - Ran 2 miles I ran this morning at 7 AM and it's been awhile since I've done a morning run. It was pretty tough and I almost walked at one point. It was only two miles and my regular course. I felt winded and lacking strength. But I completed it. My throat is also sore, but it's either because I am getting a cold or the fact I did a lot of yelling yesterday. Really got the work on the yelling. It feel like it's part of my DNA, but too much is not a good thing.
Friday & Saturday - Cross training Did lots of swimming at Great Wolf Lodge and walking around Portland
Sunday - Sick Was hoping for a good run in the afternoon, but I came down with a stomach bug in the afternoon. Yuck!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Awesome 3000 Training Week #2
Sunday, March 20th - Hailey was active at church and both Hailey and Derek did 11 minutes of Kids Yoga Our training plan for Sunday tells to have fun and be active. For kids that can be just about anything. Hailey always runs around after church so that would probably count. Rob was playing on the floor doing crazy games and wrestling with all three kids. Then we tried the Kids Yoga from Comcast On Demand. At first Derek had no interest (and I am letting him do what he wants since he's only three), but he wanted to join in. It is a mix of stretching and basic poses, but you pretend you are going on a picnic etc. There are kids on the video. I know the Sprout Goodnight show does something similar. I was glad it was not too new agey. There were different "stories" so I am sure they will want to try another one later this week. She's really excited about putting stickers on the charts when we complete a workout. She's much more positive about running than I have ever seen. I think a positive attitude and making it fun helps. Monday, March 21st - Hailey ran 2 minutes and walked 2 minutes for three intervals. Derek ran and played. Our schedule calls for rest, but she wanted to run. Since we'll be at Great Wolf Lodge later in the week, it made sense to run today. Hailey again did really good today. She was asking to run and really wanted to do it today which was great. When she ran with me last spring, she lost interest so quickly and didn't want to do it again. She got a little more tired today, but her pace was also faster. It helped to have a target to focus us. She would put her water bottle down and we would do a full lap and focus on running back to the water. It was taking her about two minutes do a lap, but now it's more like 1:45. Derek ran a little bit too, but mostly on his own pace and wherever he wanted to go. Tuesday, March 22nd - Hailey climbed, jumped, and ran all morning and played outside in the afternoon. Hailey was really active today because we spent most of the morning at the indoor playground. She was active the whole entire time--climbing the slide, jumping in the castle etc. In the afternoon she played outside 20 minutes or so and ran around the backyard. Wednesday, March 23rd - Hailey ran up and down the hill at Margie's house I am not sure how much Hailey actually ran beacuse I wasn't there. She was pretty active running up and down the hill. She took a hike in the woods with Margie. We were going to run at 5PM when I picked her up, but the weather was horrible. So we skipped it. I'm assumming she got enough of a workout. Thursday, March 24th - Hailey cross trained (swimming at Great Wolf Lodge) Hailey was in the water most of the afternoon. Friday, March 25th - Hailey cross trained (walking) Hailey did a lot of walking around Portland Saturday, March - Rest We had planned on running later in the afternoon, but it did not work out due to time restraints and the weather. We'll make it up next week.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Awesome 3000 Training Week #1
Rob really wants Hailey and possibly Derek to do this kid's race that is in Salem every spring. It started in the early 80's and we have many kids in the our church who grew up doing it. The Salem-Keizer schools promote it, but I think there are a lot of private school kids and homeschoolers who do it too. I'm really glad the idea and interest of it came from Rob. I am the runner, and I don't want to be the one always pushing everyone to go out and run. I was thinking of talking to Rob about having the kids do the Iris Festival Kid's Run, but wasn't sure if it would be too much. So I was thankful Rob brought it up. Rob said he thinks it would be really good for Hailey. Derek has so much stamina that I think he'll be able to do it too.
Hailey is such a perfectionist and worries she won't be able to do it. She quits and gives up easily. Last spring she kept asking me if I would take her running. I took her on a really short run and she loved it. The second time she liked it, but was not as into it. The third time she was so mopey and kept quitting and complaining she could not do it. We're talking super short runs--like less than 1/4 of a mile. So I tried doing some fun running games in the parking lot. This worked a little bit, but still the same issues. I gave up on the whole idea and thought I was pushing her to do something she had little interest in doing.
I also noticed when we were in the Grand Canyon that Derek could hike so much longer and faster than Hailey. I know he was just as tired and she was, but he had much more stamina. Hailey would just flat out quit the second she felt tired. Even as a baby, Derek has always been a go-getter and functioned well off "being tired." He is not as good of a swimmer and is still pretty clumsy in the water. The last time we went swimming I felt like I had to carry him all over the pool and he's three and a half. Hailey was swimming on her own with floats by three. He always wants to be on the steps. He hates swimming around the pool even if you are holding him. Hailey has taken to swimming lessons really well and is learning quickly. I am surprised how much she has accomplished in two months. People have told me I should put Derek in, but he's not as comfortable in the water. I want to wait until he's at least four. It reminds me how different kids are and have different strengths and interests. Neither of my siblings are into running at all. Aside from my cousins, I have not had any family members who train for races or run on a regular basis.
Anyway I wanted to keep track of our training for this Awesome 3,000. We both agree it will be good for Hailey and might help her gain more self confidence.
Thursday, March 17th - Hailey swam for 30 minutes at swimming lessons
Friday, March 18th - Hailey ran 2 minutes, walked 2 minutes for three intervals in the church parking lot. Derek randomly ran and walked in the parking lot.
We explained the Awesome 3,000 and Hailey really wants to do it. Yet she's so worried about running the whole time (we explained it's OK if you have to walk a little) and that her legs will get too tired. It is kind of frustrating because she argues everything. Like I told her to stop and walk and catch her breath and she told me she did not want to breathe. :) I think it is going to be tough for me. I sometimes lack the patience that Rob seems to be much stronger in. Rob reminded me if I keep making excuses than I am doing the same thing Hailey is doing. She runs really well for about a full minute and then quits. I am trying to teach her to pace and not run her absolute hardest, but this takes time and practice. I have seen seventh graders struggle with this. I need to do a better job of running with her...not ahead of her. I was pushing Kara in her car at the same time while I ran so I was not completely focused.
Afterwards she wanted to race Derek, but Derek was not really cooperating. He was doing his own thing. Then Derek said he would race, but he wanted to stand behind the second yellow line, but Hailey insisted they start at the fence. Rob said we were starting behind the yellow line so Hailey refused to participate. Once she saw we were all racing (even Kara riding in the car) she wanted to be a part of it.
So I don't know what I got myself into. Hailey was really happy to put her a smiley face on the calendar after completing a workout. She needs TONS of encouragement, support, and I am being super intentional about this.
Saturday, March 19th - Hailey ran for 2 minutes than walked for 2 minutes for three intervals. Derek just ran around and played. :)
It was like a whole new Hailey today. She was really focused and it helped that she had her own water bottle with her name on it to take with her. She was excited to get her gear already. I explained to her three times what we were going to do and had her repeat it. This helped a lot. I ran with her and she did so much better with pacing. She ran the whole two minutes three times. It was harder for her on the last interval and I had to tell her to keep moving, but she listened and never once said, "I can't." We played some games when we were running like "What is your favorite?" or "Pretend you're in a forest--what do you see?" I was so proud of how she did today. It really made my day...and I was having another crummy morning unforunately. I think if she keeps up this focus, she can totally do it. She's not using her arms a whole lot...like at some points she was even putting her hands in her pockets. I think she'll get that with time. The fact she could pace today was a huge accomplishment!
Hailey is such a perfectionist and worries she won't be able to do it. She quits and gives up easily. Last spring she kept asking me if I would take her running. I took her on a really short run and she loved it. The second time she liked it, but was not as into it. The third time she was so mopey and kept quitting and complaining she could not do it. We're talking super short runs--like less than 1/4 of a mile. So I tried doing some fun running games in the parking lot. This worked a little bit, but still the same issues. I gave up on the whole idea and thought I was pushing her to do something she had little interest in doing.
I also noticed when we were in the Grand Canyon that Derek could hike so much longer and faster than Hailey. I know he was just as tired and she was, but he had much more stamina. Hailey would just flat out quit the second she felt tired. Even as a baby, Derek has always been a go-getter and functioned well off "being tired." He is not as good of a swimmer and is still pretty clumsy in the water. The last time we went swimming I felt like I had to carry him all over the pool and he's three and a half. Hailey was swimming on her own with floats by three. He always wants to be on the steps. He hates swimming around the pool even if you are holding him. Hailey has taken to swimming lessons really well and is learning quickly. I am surprised how much she has accomplished in two months. People have told me I should put Derek in, but he's not as comfortable in the water. I want to wait until he's at least four. It reminds me how different kids are and have different strengths and interests. Neither of my siblings are into running at all. Aside from my cousins, I have not had any family members who train for races or run on a regular basis.
Anyway I wanted to keep track of our training for this Awesome 3,000. We both agree it will be good for Hailey and might help her gain more self confidence.
Thursday, March 17th - Hailey swam for 30 minutes at swimming lessons
Friday, March 18th - Hailey ran 2 minutes, walked 2 minutes for three intervals in the church parking lot. Derek randomly ran and walked in the parking lot.
We explained the Awesome 3,000 and Hailey really wants to do it. Yet she's so worried about running the whole time (we explained it's OK if you have to walk a little) and that her legs will get too tired. It is kind of frustrating because she argues everything. Like I told her to stop and walk and catch her breath and she told me she did not want to breathe. :) I think it is going to be tough for me. I sometimes lack the patience that Rob seems to be much stronger in. Rob reminded me if I keep making excuses than I am doing the same thing Hailey is doing. She runs really well for about a full minute and then quits. I am trying to teach her to pace and not run her absolute hardest, but this takes time and practice. I have seen seventh graders struggle with this. I need to do a better job of running with her...not ahead of her. I was pushing Kara in her car at the same time while I ran so I was not completely focused.
Afterwards she wanted to race Derek, but Derek was not really cooperating. He was doing his own thing. Then Derek said he would race, but he wanted to stand behind the second yellow line, but Hailey insisted they start at the fence. Rob said we were starting behind the yellow line so Hailey refused to participate. Once she saw we were all racing (even Kara riding in the car) she wanted to be a part of it.
So I don't know what I got myself into. Hailey was really happy to put her a smiley face on the calendar after completing a workout. She needs TONS of encouragement, support, and I am being super intentional about this.
Saturday, March 19th - Hailey ran for 2 minutes than walked for 2 minutes for three intervals. Derek just ran around and played. :)
It was like a whole new Hailey today. She was really focused and it helped that she had her own water bottle with her name on it to take with her. She was excited to get her gear already. I explained to her three times what we were going to do and had her repeat it. This helped a lot. I ran with her and she did so much better with pacing. She ran the whole two minutes three times. It was harder for her on the last interval and I had to tell her to keep moving, but she listened and never once said, "I can't." We played some games when we were running like "What is your favorite?" or "Pretend you're in a forest--what do you see?" I was so proud of how she did today. It really made my day...and I was having another crummy morning unforunately. I think if she keeps up this focus, she can totally do it. She's not using her arms a whole lot...like at some points she was even putting her hands in her pockets. I think she'll get that with time. The fact she could pace today was a huge accomplishment!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 14 - 20
I decided not to go to Eugene on April 30th and run the 5K and it is purely financial reasons. I know I could run the 5K and do well. I looked at my sock drawer the other day and realized I was down to two good pair of socks. I realized I needed to use some of "my allowance money" to purchase things I have put on hold--like new socks (which I bought a whole bunch of last weekend), a nice pair of jeans, a nice haircut etc. True a 5K doesn't cost as much. But when you factor in driving to Eugene, finding a motel room, meals etc. I would rather use the money for something else. Plus with Animal Science eating me alive, I am trying to get caught up on studying over the weekends. The last two weekends have been super, super busy and that has not happened. It is a new week. And I need the exercise and I do want to run. I am thinking about doing the Iris Festival 5K in mid May. I did it last year. The course was boring and the weather was awful. It was a big race and it's close to home. Trena and I had to leave right away because she had to get to a wedding so we couldn't stay for the awards or the parade. If the weather is nice, I am sure the kids would love to see the parade. I can register the day before...I don't have to decide right now.
Monday - Ran 2 miles
It was a good run. I did my regular 2 mile square from Hrubetz to Lone Oak to Browning to Liberty. I feel out of shape and not at my best. I have been having some dehydration issues as well. For the most part I felt pretty good. I still hate the Liberty stretch, but I have the stamina to keep going and not resort to walking. I ran during Rob's lunch.
In terms of anxiety I had a pretty major set back today which was very frustrating. I had made a lot of progress and thought that I was past some of the hormonal issues I had in December and January. Today was pretty rough. I woke up in the morning with arm shakiness and it went downhill from there. Last night my head was throbbing so bad, I went to bed at 9:45 PM. I feel like I worked through the issues that were making my mind race, and I feel like I was in a better and completely healthier mindset this morning (it is Tuesday as I am writing this). I am a little disappointed in the whole situation.
Tuesday - Fitness 360 Cardio - 20 minutes
I waited until the craziest time of day to do this and I can't believe it actually worked and I completed it. And I felt so good! The stretching was just what I needed. I did it at 4 PM. Hailey was coloring, Derek watching fire truck videos on You Tube and Kara was eating Teddy Grahams in her high chair. The last 6 minutes or so I had to pause it as Kara was done eating. I let Kara run free in the family room and Hailey watched her. Hailey tried to do some of the stretches too. I actually had Kara on my lap for some of the cool down stretches and she seemed to like that. :) It made me realize our lives aren't so crazy anymore. It is very chaotic at times, but Hailey is so much more independent and Derek is getting there too. I wouldn't want to work out like this everyday, but it was OK for today.
I didn't really have any anxiety today at all and felt like I was in a much healthier mindset.
Wednesday - Yoga Sculpt 30 minutes
Tried a new yoga program on On Demand. They are so different. This was an intermediate one and it totally kicked my butt. I felt like I could not keep up with it or hold the poses. So I am going to switch back to Yogaworks. The only problem with Yogaworks is that it's an hour and it's hard to find that time in the afternoon or morning. I hate waiting until the evening after the kids go to bed. I study better in the evenings versus the afternoons these days. I am glad I tried it and it was a great workout. It just feels good to back on an exercise routine again. It's a little tricky now with Hailey in afternoon swimming lessons. I am making it work. I just don't want to run in the mornings until the summer when I am not pressed to get Hailey ready for school. I like sleeping until 6:45 or 7. Maybe I'll change my mind again.
Thursday - Ran 2 miles
I ran at 5 PM and it was sunny and warm. It's been raining off and on all day so I was thankful I missed the rain. It was a really good run. I am feeling better. Yoga killed me yesterday and my whole body hurt when I woke up. I strained something in my left thigh (this is the only area that felt overly sore and strained after the marathon), but it didn't hurt when I was running. I have been trying to stretch a little bit throughout the day and that seems to help.
I didn't have a terrible day, but it was stressful at times too. Not really anxiety, but more just tired of being a stay-at-home mom and sick of everyone in my space. The kids have had several nights out this week which is not normal and Derek was really acting up a lot today mostly out of sleep deprivation. I think Rob is going to give me a couple hours to myself tomorrow. I feel really drained from all the house cleaning and wiping up messes.
Friday - Rest
Was really drained and tired today. Decided to make it a rest day. Although I helped Hailey with her Awesome 3,000 training (am doing separate posts on that) and I walked with all the kids and Rob to the post office and to the grocery store. Thankful for nice weather today so we could get out.
Saturday - Ran 3.5 miles
I did my three and a half mile route from Lone Oak to Holder to Liberty. So nice to run in the evenings now and it is light. It's been in high 40's/low 50's so the weather is perfect. And not too much rain either. I felt really strong and like I can start getting my mileage up again. I know this upcoming week is going to be off with my parents coming and going up to Washington. Hopefully I can get in at least 2-3 good runs.
Sunday - Ran 2 miles
I did my regular two miler and the weather was great...warmer than yesterday. Slight mist in the air, but no rain. It was tough! Why is 2 miles tough!? I think it was a dehydration issue. I basically only drank coffee and Diet Mountain Dew all day and not much water...yeah not good. I typically have my water bottle out on the counter all morning and afternoon and drink out of it whenever I pass by. Sundays are so off because we're at church so much of the day. Different routine. I completed it though.
Aletha really wants to do the Newport Marathon in 2012 which would be a little over a year from now. I hope it works out to do it together! I would love to have someone to go to one with. I'm thinking I would love to do Portland or San Francisco Women's this fall or find a local 1/2 marathon. Nothing to commit to right now...just dreaming.
I am thinking about doing a 5k or 10k in Lebanon on Easter weekend. Rob said he could combine it with a visit to Dorothy. He would be about due for one. Dorothy loves seeing our kids so I am sure she'd appreciate it too. Her house is pretty child proof. Not sure if I want to do the 5k or 10k. Leaning towards the 10k, but have to get my mileage up to 6-7 miles in three weeks or so.
Monday - Ran 2 miles
It was a good run. I did my regular 2 mile square from Hrubetz to Lone Oak to Browning to Liberty. I feel out of shape and not at my best. I have been having some dehydration issues as well. For the most part I felt pretty good. I still hate the Liberty stretch, but I have the stamina to keep going and not resort to walking. I ran during Rob's lunch.
In terms of anxiety I had a pretty major set back today which was very frustrating. I had made a lot of progress and thought that I was past some of the hormonal issues I had in December and January. Today was pretty rough. I woke up in the morning with arm shakiness and it went downhill from there. Last night my head was throbbing so bad, I went to bed at 9:45 PM. I feel like I worked through the issues that were making my mind race, and I feel like I was in a better and completely healthier mindset this morning (it is Tuesday as I am writing this). I am a little disappointed in the whole situation.
Tuesday - Fitness 360 Cardio - 20 minutes
I waited until the craziest time of day to do this and I can't believe it actually worked and I completed it. And I felt so good! The stretching was just what I needed. I did it at 4 PM. Hailey was coloring, Derek watching fire truck videos on You Tube and Kara was eating Teddy Grahams in her high chair. The last 6 minutes or so I had to pause it as Kara was done eating. I let Kara run free in the family room and Hailey watched her. Hailey tried to do some of the stretches too. I actually had Kara on my lap for some of the cool down stretches and she seemed to like that. :) It made me realize our lives aren't so crazy anymore. It is very chaotic at times, but Hailey is so much more independent and Derek is getting there too. I wouldn't want to work out like this everyday, but it was OK for today.
I didn't really have any anxiety today at all and felt like I was in a much healthier mindset.
Wednesday - Yoga Sculpt 30 minutes
Tried a new yoga program on On Demand. They are so different. This was an intermediate one and it totally kicked my butt. I felt like I could not keep up with it or hold the poses. So I am going to switch back to Yogaworks. The only problem with Yogaworks is that it's an hour and it's hard to find that time in the afternoon or morning. I hate waiting until the evening after the kids go to bed. I study better in the evenings versus the afternoons these days. I am glad I tried it and it was a great workout. It just feels good to back on an exercise routine again. It's a little tricky now with Hailey in afternoon swimming lessons. I am making it work. I just don't want to run in the mornings until the summer when I am not pressed to get Hailey ready for school. I like sleeping until 6:45 or 7. Maybe I'll change my mind again.
Thursday - Ran 2 miles
I ran at 5 PM and it was sunny and warm. It's been raining off and on all day so I was thankful I missed the rain. It was a really good run. I am feeling better. Yoga killed me yesterday and my whole body hurt when I woke up. I strained something in my left thigh (this is the only area that felt overly sore and strained after the marathon), but it didn't hurt when I was running. I have been trying to stretch a little bit throughout the day and that seems to help.
I didn't have a terrible day, but it was stressful at times too. Not really anxiety, but more just tired of being a stay-at-home mom and sick of everyone in my space. The kids have had several nights out this week which is not normal and Derek was really acting up a lot today mostly out of sleep deprivation. I think Rob is going to give me a couple hours to myself tomorrow. I feel really drained from all the house cleaning and wiping up messes.
Friday - Rest
Was really drained and tired today. Decided to make it a rest day. Although I helped Hailey with her Awesome 3,000 training (am doing separate posts on that) and I walked with all the kids and Rob to the post office and to the grocery store. Thankful for nice weather today so we could get out.
Saturday - Ran 3.5 miles
I did my three and a half mile route from Lone Oak to Holder to Liberty. So nice to run in the evenings now and it is light. It's been in high 40's/low 50's so the weather is perfect. And not too much rain either. I felt really strong and like I can start getting my mileage up again. I know this upcoming week is going to be off with my parents coming and going up to Washington. Hopefully I can get in at least 2-3 good runs.
Sunday - Ran 2 miles
I did my regular two miler and the weather was great...warmer than yesterday. Slight mist in the air, but no rain. It was tough! Why is 2 miles tough!? I think it was a dehydration issue. I basically only drank coffee and Diet Mountain Dew all day and not much water...yeah not good. I typically have my water bottle out on the counter all morning and afternoon and drink out of it whenever I pass by. Sundays are so off because we're at church so much of the day. Different routine. I completed it though.
Aletha really wants to do the Newport Marathon in 2012 which would be a little over a year from now. I hope it works out to do it together! I would love to have someone to go to one with. I'm thinking I would love to do Portland or San Francisco Women's this fall or find a local 1/2 marathon. Nothing to commit to right now...just dreaming.
I am thinking about doing a 5k or 10k in Lebanon on Easter weekend. Rob said he could combine it with a visit to Dorothy. He would be about due for one. Dorothy loves seeing our kids so I am sure she'd appreciate it too. Her house is pretty child proof. Not sure if I want to do the 5k or 10k. Leaning towards the 10k, but have to get my mileage up to 6-7 miles in three weeks or so.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Week #4
Monday - Ran 2 Miles
Since I've been eating like crap and have not exercised in 7 days, it was a rough run. I felt pretty out of shape, tired and generally "yuck." I know it will get better. The sun is shining. It is getting warmer. Spring is in the air. We're almost there!
On Tuesday it was my birthday and I was pretty busy with "birthday stuff" so I did not exercise. On Wednesday I woke up with a stomach ache and feared I was getting the intestinal bug everyone previously had. Turned out to not be the case...I was pretty much OK by 10:00 AM. Still was afraid to run and overdue it. I was pretty dehydrated as well. By Thursday and today I had pretty much got in the same rut as last week and gave up on the week. I am pretty frustrated that I cannot establish any kind of running routine and I don't know how I did it this fall. How did I do it!? This morning as I was running errands with Kara, I saw runners everywhere. It is SO beautiful out. It is perfect running weather today.
I am not anxious. I am not dealing with what I dealt with in December and January. I am feeling much more like myself and my brain is not overstimulated. Thank goodness for that. The only way I can explain it is that Animal Science is eating me alive. I studied for almost four hours yesterday and I am still behind. I knew this class would be tough, but it is more than I thought it would be. I enjoy parts of it and I did really well on the last exam. But it is a lot right now. I have too much on my plate. While it was fine most of the fall and winter, it is getting to be too much right now. Next year my only major committments will be junior high youth group, the Banner, and my vet. classes. I will not be doing MOPS leadership, nursery, or the fellowship group I have lead the last three years. I feel good about that. Life has been a little more overwhelming than I would like. My exercise is suffering. I know I have gained a little weight. I know I can get back into it. I am not going to give up.
Since I've been eating like crap and have not exercised in 7 days, it was a rough run. I felt pretty out of shape, tired and generally "yuck." I know it will get better. The sun is shining. It is getting warmer. Spring is in the air. We're almost there!
On Tuesday it was my birthday and I was pretty busy with "birthday stuff" so I did not exercise. On Wednesday I woke up with a stomach ache and feared I was getting the intestinal bug everyone previously had. Turned out to not be the case...I was pretty much OK by 10:00 AM. Still was afraid to run and overdue it. I was pretty dehydrated as well. By Thursday and today I had pretty much got in the same rut as last week and gave up on the week. I am pretty frustrated that I cannot establish any kind of running routine and I don't know how I did it this fall. How did I do it!? This morning as I was running errands with Kara, I saw runners everywhere. It is SO beautiful out. It is perfect running weather today.
I am not anxious. I am not dealing with what I dealt with in December and January. I am feeling much more like myself and my brain is not overstimulated. Thank goodness for that. The only way I can explain it is that Animal Science is eating me alive. I studied for almost four hours yesterday and I am still behind. I knew this class would be tough, but it is more than I thought it would be. I enjoy parts of it and I did really well on the last exam. But it is a lot right now. I have too much on my plate. While it was fine most of the fall and winter, it is getting to be too much right now. Next year my only major committments will be junior high youth group, the Banner, and my vet. classes. I will not be doing MOPS leadership, nursery, or the fellowship group I have lead the last three years. I feel good about that. Life has been a little more overwhelming than I would like. My exercise is suffering. I know I have gained a little weight. I know I can get back into it. I am not going to give up.
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