Monday - Rest Day
Not due to weather. It just works out with my exercise schedule to have this be a rest day. Hopefully I will stay motivated the rest of the week.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
I got out of the door just after 6:40. Very cold and even snowy. Not my best run, but not my worst either. Was just glad I got out. Was supposed to be a busy day with the preschoolers here. Turns out Derek got the dreaded cough overnight and is sick. Kara is still not 100%. So we're having a relaxing morning at home which is not a bad thing. Actually getting things accomplished! I have sore throat coming on so I might be getting it too...we'll see how bad I get it.
Rest of the week = REST
I did get the dreaded cold. It didn't hit me too bad. I remember last year still hitting the exercise hard when the cold started and regretting it later. It took longer to recover. I did create a training plan to do both the Shamrock 15K and the Stayton Triathlon. I combined two different training plans and tweaked it to my schedule. For instance I can only get to the pool Wednesday - Saturday and I can't really bike outside in the mornings until the spring. I really only do long runs on the weekend. I am pretty happy with the plan and it officially starts the week Hailey goes back to school. So I am going to do two weeks of pre-training which will start on Monday. Not sure if I am going to count calories through the whole process, but I might try to stick with it.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
December 10-17
Monday - Rest
My legs hurt were so sore when I woke up this morning. My left thigh hurt to the point I worried I would injure it if I tried to run. The timing also didn't work out real great to try and exercise today. So I tackled lots of laundry instead.
Tuesday - Run 2.65 miles
I got out around 6:45 and ran the Ewald route I have not done in quite a while. Crazy lady in a bathrobe standing in front her apartment complex yelling. Thought at first she was yelling at me, but then I think I saw a phone in her hand. The run hurt. I am not injured, but I am sore. My lungs felt tight and it was hard to inhale. My abs have been sore and I am not sure if it's from Power, swimming, or maybe biking? I also gave up sugar this week and Rob doesn't really understand why. I don't have a good enough reason other than the fact I oversnack this time of year. I have little tolerance. I don't gain a lot of weight, but I gain enough that I feel gross. So far I am doing OK, but we got into the habit of eating a bowl of ice cream every night. And that's hard to bypass, but I did last night.
Wednesday - Swam 14 minutes, Biked 29 minutes
I really fought getting up this morning. I just did not want to at all. But I left the house at 5:55, had to turn around 1/2 mile down the road because I forgot my bathing suit. Got to the gym around 6:10. Swimming went fine. Worked on both speed and endurance. Biking kicked my butt, but it always does. I wasn't at Group Ride but on the stationary bikes in the cardio room, but still hard. I watched the news about the crazy shooting at the Clackamas Mall so that was a big distraction. I have not caved and have not had any sugar (with the exception of a regular MD yesterday at lunch--which I NEVER drink. Like one every 3-4 months if that--it was a special lunch). I don't think as much Diet MD or Diet Coke anymore either--cut back on that a few weeks ago. No candy, cookies, ice cream, brownies etc. I got on the scale this morning and my weight is the exact same, but I do feel better mentally and emotionally. At least I have not gained weight because I ate pretty crappy over the weekend.
Thursday - Group Power & swam 25 minutes
It has been a busy and somewhat tiring week. We finally didn't have anything on a Thursday night so I went to evening Group Power. It is a little more lighthearted in the evening and upbeat. I found the first couple tracks easier versus the morning (because in the morning I am barely awake--I get up only 20 minutes before the warm up officially starts). Still struggling with triceps--that was the hardest. I worked really hard and felt good. They are also more laid back with the time. We started like 7 seven minutes late (sometimes in the morning she starts a minute or two early) and it was 8:10 by the time we finished. I didn't get in the pool until 8:20 but I was home by 9. Swimming went great. I love swimming at night and there is hardly anyone in the pool area at all. The only problem with night workouts is that it is next to impossible to get up the next morning to work out. I am not sure if it is going to happen today (Friday).
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Ran/walked 3.1 miles
I wrote about my and Hailey's experience on my other blog. It really was not how I pictured it would be. Not the running so much. She ran fine and didn't complain about being too tired. It was the cold. I had no idea how cold it was. As I stepped out in the morning it felt somewhat cold, but nothing out of the ordinary. As we started the race it felt brisk. Thinking we would warm up, we never did. Hailey was really upset and wanted to quit the first 1/4 mile. I was a little frustrated. Hailey has so little pain tolerance and she's been like this since she was a toddler. She's not very dramatic like her brother and sister. When it comes to pain or getting hurt, she is. More so than them. When she used to get hurt, it was almost like she was mad at Rob and I and wanted to blame us. She would be literally miserable even if it was a little scrape and it was hard to know how to help her snap out of it--ignore her? punish her? etc. So I wondered if it was that or just nerves.
The course was almost all on grass behind the middle school or trail in Woodmansee Park. It was very muddy and wet. Some places it was next to impossible to avoid the puddles. Our feet were soaked. It started raining harder and the rain turned to a snow/sleet mix. She cried or whimpered throughout the whole race. I tried everything from telling jokes to telling stories to just being quiet to encouraging her--but nothing helped calm her down. The thing is she didn't quit and she kept going. She finished. Although she wasn't so proud of her accomplishment at the time because she was so miserable, she is now. Even soon after running she said she for sure wants to do another one with me but wants to wait until June or July.
Why we attempted to her first 5K in the worst month weather wise in Oregon--I don't know. Ignorance, I guess. After the race it was taking A LONG time to warm her up. Rob wrapped his leather coat around her and she was shivering and shaking and wanting to curl up in a ball. I took off her shoes and socks and tried to warm them up with my hands (something I learned from all times sledding in Michigan when your feet go numb). Rob and I were a little concerned. About 20 minutes later she perked up and her sense of humor came back. Her appetite returned when we got home. She changed clothes, rested on the couch with blankets, ate a little bit, and watched a movie. An hour later she took a bath and was fine the whole rest of the day. I didn't realize how cold I was because I was trying to help her. I wasn't wearing gloves (she was) and my fingers were shaky and cold. I also drank little water because my water bottle was so cold. I didn't want to drink something cold. I drank coffee instead (dumb, I know). As my body temperature returned, I felt dizzy almost to the point I was seeing stars. I thought I was going to pass out if I didn't lay down. An hour or so later, I felt normal again.
This is why I HATE running outside in Oregon in December. I actually would rather prefer running in Michigan. In Michigan it is slightly colder, but you stay relatively dry except for an occasional snow shower. Here everything is wet--the ground, the air etc. You get soaked and your body temperature gets so messed up. You almost need to have access to a treadmill or run at weird hours to prevent this. A lot of times our rain comes mid to late morning and is on and off all day. Lately we have lots of wind and our temps are cold. 43 degrees may not seem cold, but when you're not used to it and when you're wet--it's awful.
I can't wait to run with her again this summer. I am glad she likes it!
Sunday -
I wanted to run in the afternoon but Rob had an emergency business. We had a massive wind/rain storm again and I didn't think I could handle running in it.
My legs hurt were so sore when I woke up this morning. My left thigh hurt to the point I worried I would injure it if I tried to run. The timing also didn't work out real great to try and exercise today. So I tackled lots of laundry instead.
Tuesday - Run 2.65 miles
I got out around 6:45 and ran the Ewald route I have not done in quite a while. Crazy lady in a bathrobe standing in front her apartment complex yelling. Thought at first she was yelling at me, but then I think I saw a phone in her hand. The run hurt. I am not injured, but I am sore. My lungs felt tight and it was hard to inhale. My abs have been sore and I am not sure if it's from Power, swimming, or maybe biking? I also gave up sugar this week and Rob doesn't really understand why. I don't have a good enough reason other than the fact I oversnack this time of year. I have little tolerance. I don't gain a lot of weight, but I gain enough that I feel gross. So far I am doing OK, but we got into the habit of eating a bowl of ice cream every night. And that's hard to bypass, but I did last night.
Wednesday - Swam 14 minutes, Biked 29 minutes
I really fought getting up this morning. I just did not want to at all. But I left the house at 5:55, had to turn around 1/2 mile down the road because I forgot my bathing suit. Got to the gym around 6:10. Swimming went fine. Worked on both speed and endurance. Biking kicked my butt, but it always does. I wasn't at Group Ride but on the stationary bikes in the cardio room, but still hard. I watched the news about the crazy shooting at the Clackamas Mall so that was a big distraction. I have not caved and have not had any sugar (with the exception of a regular MD yesterday at lunch--which I NEVER drink. Like one every 3-4 months if that--it was a special lunch). I don't think as much Diet MD or Diet Coke anymore either--cut back on that a few weeks ago. No candy, cookies, ice cream, brownies etc. I got on the scale this morning and my weight is the exact same, but I do feel better mentally and emotionally. At least I have not gained weight because I ate pretty crappy over the weekend.
Thursday - Group Power & swam 25 minutes
It has been a busy and somewhat tiring week. We finally didn't have anything on a Thursday night so I went to evening Group Power. It is a little more lighthearted in the evening and upbeat. I found the first couple tracks easier versus the morning (because in the morning I am barely awake--I get up only 20 minutes before the warm up officially starts). Still struggling with triceps--that was the hardest. I worked really hard and felt good. They are also more laid back with the time. We started like 7 seven minutes late (sometimes in the morning she starts a minute or two early) and it was 8:10 by the time we finished. I didn't get in the pool until 8:20 but I was home by 9. Swimming went great. I love swimming at night and there is hardly anyone in the pool area at all. The only problem with night workouts is that it is next to impossible to get up the next morning to work out. I am not sure if it is going to happen today (Friday).
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Ran/walked 3.1 miles
I wrote about my and Hailey's experience on my other blog. It really was not how I pictured it would be. Not the running so much. She ran fine and didn't complain about being too tired. It was the cold. I had no idea how cold it was. As I stepped out in the morning it felt somewhat cold, but nothing out of the ordinary. As we started the race it felt brisk. Thinking we would warm up, we never did. Hailey was really upset and wanted to quit the first 1/4 mile. I was a little frustrated. Hailey has so little pain tolerance and she's been like this since she was a toddler. She's not very dramatic like her brother and sister. When it comes to pain or getting hurt, she is. More so than them. When she used to get hurt, it was almost like she was mad at Rob and I and wanted to blame us. She would be literally miserable even if it was a little scrape and it was hard to know how to help her snap out of it--ignore her? punish her? etc. So I wondered if it was that or just nerves.
The course was almost all on grass behind the middle school or trail in Woodmansee Park. It was very muddy and wet. Some places it was next to impossible to avoid the puddles. Our feet were soaked. It started raining harder and the rain turned to a snow/sleet mix. She cried or whimpered throughout the whole race. I tried everything from telling jokes to telling stories to just being quiet to encouraging her--but nothing helped calm her down. The thing is she didn't quit and she kept going. She finished. Although she wasn't so proud of her accomplishment at the time because she was so miserable, she is now. Even soon after running she said she for sure wants to do another one with me but wants to wait until June or July.
Why we attempted to her first 5K in the worst month weather wise in Oregon--I don't know. Ignorance, I guess. After the race it was taking A LONG time to warm her up. Rob wrapped his leather coat around her and she was shivering and shaking and wanting to curl up in a ball. I took off her shoes and socks and tried to warm them up with my hands (something I learned from all times sledding in Michigan when your feet go numb). Rob and I were a little concerned. About 20 minutes later she perked up and her sense of humor came back. Her appetite returned when we got home. She changed clothes, rested on the couch with blankets, ate a little bit, and watched a movie. An hour later she took a bath and was fine the whole rest of the day. I didn't realize how cold I was because I was trying to help her. I wasn't wearing gloves (she was) and my fingers were shaky and cold. I also drank little water because my water bottle was so cold. I didn't want to drink something cold. I drank coffee instead (dumb, I know). As my body temperature returned, I felt dizzy almost to the point I was seeing stars. I thought I was going to pass out if I didn't lay down. An hour or so later, I felt normal again.
This is why I HATE running outside in Oregon in December. I actually would rather prefer running in Michigan. In Michigan it is slightly colder, but you stay relatively dry except for an occasional snow shower. Here everything is wet--the ground, the air etc. You get soaked and your body temperature gets so messed up. You almost need to have access to a treadmill or run at weird hours to prevent this. A lot of times our rain comes mid to late morning and is on and off all day. Lately we have lots of wind and our temps are cold. 43 degrees may not seem cold, but when you're not used to it and when you're wet--it's awful.
I can't wait to run with her again this summer. I am glad she likes it!
Sunday -
I wanted to run in the afternoon but Rob had an emergency business. We had a massive wind/rain storm again and I didn't think I could handle running in it.
Monday, December 3, 2012
December 3-9, 2012
Monday - Ran 3 miles
I did the same run I did last Monday almost at the exact same time. Running has gone so well lately. I feel great! Today I stopped a few times and took photos for the December photo project. I love running in the woods on the trails. I didn't want to run in the morning--way too dark. I knew Rob's schedule wasn't that crazy today and I could squeeze it in during the lunch hour.
Tuesday - Ran 2 miles
Did the same again I did on Tuesday and got out the door around 6:45 AM. Went to bed earlier and slept so good. It's just been a busy week and I feel like I want to crash by the end of it. I feel behind on everything...when I really know it's just being anxious about upcoming deadlines. Hailey ran around the church parking lot...we just couldn't get out and do a regular run because Rob has had way too much in the evenings lately...and it's so dark. She ran really well and is way more confident. We are going to try 2 miles run/walk tomorrow. She's nervous, but I know she can do it.
Wednesday - Swam 14 minutes, Biked 29
Got too late of a start again. What is it with Wednesdays??? But got the whole workout in. I am now liking Group Ride better than riding the stationary bike solo. Group Ride is a better workout and more motivating.
Thursday - Group Power & swam 14 minutes
Power was awesome. Felt great. Tricep workouts are still painful. I have to take a lot of breaks and my wrists are killing by the end of it. Rob said I should do diamond push ups like they do in karate. Not crazy about that option, but it's not a bad one. Swimming is still going great.
Friday - Rest
Good rest day!
Saturday - Group Ride & Swam 14 minutes
Group Ride was packed. Almost didn't get a bike. I love the Saturday instructor--Sarah. She also subs for early morning Group Power. She explains things and is so motivating. Swimming went good again. Pool was busy but got a lane right away.
Sunday - Ran 2 miles with Hailey and 6 miles by myself
Hailey and I ran the 2 mile square I usually do. I wasn't watching the clock that closely, but Rob thinks it took us about 25 minutes...maybe closer to 30. She did really well--complained very little. It was colder out too. She took short little walking breaks. After she got back home, I ran 6 miles. The 2 miles with Hailey was the perfect warm-up. I struggled on some of the hills on Mildred. I feel really in shape right now, but not great at hills. I need more hill practice because Alyssa says the Shamrock course is hilly. Thankfully the weather was absolutely perfect.
Next week I am going to try to give up sugar totally. I need to do it for a week. I tried last week and I made it until Monday night. That's it. Rob brought home Krispy Kreme doughnuts and the thought of eating one makes my stomach turn. So that's a good thing. I ate those all the time when we lived in GR. Chocolate is my downfall. If we have chocolate in the house, I eat it. That is the wonderful Mensink genetics--we love chocolate. I need to cut back because I am gaining a little weight again like I did last year.
I did the same run I did last Monday almost at the exact same time. Running has gone so well lately. I feel great! Today I stopped a few times and took photos for the December photo project. I love running in the woods on the trails. I didn't want to run in the morning--way too dark. I knew Rob's schedule wasn't that crazy today and I could squeeze it in during the lunch hour.
Tuesday - Ran 2 miles
Did the same again I did on Tuesday and got out the door around 6:45 AM. Went to bed earlier and slept so good. It's just been a busy week and I feel like I want to crash by the end of it. I feel behind on everything...when I really know it's just being anxious about upcoming deadlines. Hailey ran around the church parking lot...we just couldn't get out and do a regular run because Rob has had way too much in the evenings lately...and it's so dark. She ran really well and is way more confident. We are going to try 2 miles run/walk tomorrow. She's nervous, but I know she can do it.
Wednesday - Swam 14 minutes, Biked 29
Got too late of a start again. What is it with Wednesdays??? But got the whole workout in. I am now liking Group Ride better than riding the stationary bike solo. Group Ride is a better workout and more motivating.
Thursday - Group Power & swam 14 minutes
Power was awesome. Felt great. Tricep workouts are still painful. I have to take a lot of breaks and my wrists are killing by the end of it. Rob said I should do diamond push ups like they do in karate. Not crazy about that option, but it's not a bad one. Swimming is still going great.
Friday - Rest
Good rest day!
Saturday - Group Ride & Swam 14 minutes
Group Ride was packed. Almost didn't get a bike. I love the Saturday instructor--Sarah. She also subs for early morning Group Power. She explains things and is so motivating. Swimming went good again. Pool was busy but got a lane right away.
Sunday - Ran 2 miles with Hailey and 6 miles by myself
Hailey and I ran the 2 mile square I usually do. I wasn't watching the clock that closely, but Rob thinks it took us about 25 minutes...maybe closer to 30. She did really well--complained very little. It was colder out too. She took short little walking breaks. After she got back home, I ran 6 miles. The 2 miles with Hailey was the perfect warm-up. I struggled on some of the hills on Mildred. I feel really in shape right now, but not great at hills. I need more hill practice because Alyssa says the Shamrock course is hilly. Thankfully the weather was absolutely perfect.
Next week I am going to try to give up sugar totally. I need to do it for a week. I tried last week and I made it until Monday night. That's it. Rob brought home Krispy Kreme doughnuts and the thought of eating one makes my stomach turn. So that's a good thing. I ate those all the time when we lived in GR. Chocolate is my downfall. If we have chocolate in the house, I eat it. That is the wonderful Mensink genetics--we love chocolate. I need to cut back because I am gaining a little weight again like I did last year.
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