So I decided to take the whole week off. I really needed a break. I had no child care kids this week. I really wanted to eat what I want, sleep in, get things done off my to do list, and enjoy family time. I was able to accomplish all that. I knew my exercise would be interrupted anyway with Christmas and our trip the coast. It was a perfect week to take off.
I need to start up next week. My schedule will be interrupted with New Years and also the following week with Rob in St. Louis. So this is my loose plan I really hope I can stick to! As early morning will be out for me (at least running outside or going to the gym in the mornings) when Rob is away.
Next week: Monday: Early morning run Tuesday: Early morning run Wednesday: Afternoon run Thursday: Group Power Friday: Group Ride Saturday: Swim Sunday: Rest
Following week: Monday: Early morning workout video Tuesday: Long run while Kara is in preschool Wednesday: Evening swim or workout video Thursday: Evening stationary bike or else video Friday: Workout video or rest Saturday: Swim Sunday: Run
For races Hailey & I plan on doing Shamrock 5K (have to register next week). Then I would like to do Beaver Freezer Tri in April, Stayton Tri in May, and either Portland Women's Tri in August or the September Tri at Foster Lake. If I had it my way, I'd do a marathon next fall, but can't commit to that yet. It gets expensive!
I hate workout videos so I need to find one I can tolerate.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
12/15 - 12/22
It was a very good week of exercise and I am trying to remember everything I did because I didn't record it all week!
Monday - Rest
So tired after a busy weekend. I just couldn't get out of bed before 6:30.
Tuesday - Ran 4 miles
Made it out of bed and had a really good run on my normal 4 miler through the Sumpter neighborhood. Not as cold and thankfully not rainy either.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
My swimming girls were back and the other triathletes switched to Tuesday/Thursday throughout the holidays so the pool was pretty quiet. I was so tired when I woke up. I almost went back to bed several times. Once I got in the pool and started swimming, I was thankful I decided to show up.
Thursday - Group Power 1 hour
Power is getting so much better now that I have been going consistently. Chest presses, shoulders, and triceps are still the toughest, but I have increased my weight. Wish I could do Power two days a week, but I can't fit it in. They don't offer many evenings and I have not been able to go Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings in a very long time.
Friday - Stationary Bike 50 minutes
I had planned on going to Ride. The alarm even went off and I didn't think I would fall back asleep. But I did. We had a pretty open weekend so I knew I could go later. I biked on the stationary bike at the gym Friday night. The gym is so dead during the time especially around the holidays. It was a good workout.
Saturday - Ran 6 miles
Beautiful afternoon. Warm and in the 50's and even sunny. I had a great run through the Welcome Way neighborhood into the Sumpter neighborhood. It was a great run.
Sunday - Ran 4 miles
Did the Skyline to Davis run that I haven't done in a very long time. I still feel like that run is cursed because I always have to stop on Skyline and walk every single time. I think the hills are not as noticeable because they are gradual, but it is pretty uphill. Once I get to Davis I am totally fine. My sides ached on Skyline and legs getting weaker. Plus I wore pants and I was overdressed. Yesterday I ran in shorts and I was fine. It felt colder in the air today, but I am pretty sure it was the same. I was glad I got a run in Sunday afternoon because I have been really lazy on Sundays lately and skipping my runs.
Monday - Rest
So tired after a busy weekend. I just couldn't get out of bed before 6:30.
Tuesday - Ran 4 miles
Made it out of bed and had a really good run on my normal 4 miler through the Sumpter neighborhood. Not as cold and thankfully not rainy either.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
My swimming girls were back and the other triathletes switched to Tuesday/Thursday throughout the holidays so the pool was pretty quiet. I was so tired when I woke up. I almost went back to bed several times. Once I got in the pool and started swimming, I was thankful I decided to show up.
Thursday - Group Power 1 hour
Power is getting so much better now that I have been going consistently. Chest presses, shoulders, and triceps are still the toughest, but I have increased my weight. Wish I could do Power two days a week, but I can't fit it in. They don't offer many evenings and I have not been able to go Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings in a very long time.
Friday - Stationary Bike 50 minutes
I had planned on going to Ride. The alarm even went off and I didn't think I would fall back asleep. But I did. We had a pretty open weekend so I knew I could go later. I biked on the stationary bike at the gym Friday night. The gym is so dead during the time especially around the holidays. It was a good workout.
Saturday - Ran 6 miles
Beautiful afternoon. Warm and in the 50's and even sunny. I had a great run through the Welcome Way neighborhood into the Sumpter neighborhood. It was a great run.
Sunday - Ran 4 miles
Did the Skyline to Davis run that I haven't done in a very long time. I still feel like that run is cursed because I always have to stop on Skyline and walk every single time. I think the hills are not as noticeable because they are gradual, but it is pretty uphill. Once I get to Davis I am totally fine. My sides ached on Skyline and legs getting weaker. Plus I wore pants and I was overdressed. Yesterday I ran in shorts and I was fine. It felt colder in the air today, but I am pretty sure it was the same. I was glad I got a run in Sunday afternoon because I have been really lazy on Sundays lately and skipping my runs.
Friday, December 13, 2013
12/9 - 12/15
I haven't even blogged about this week and it's been a pretty amazing week of exercise. I have not been this motivated or consistent in a long time. I am really hoping Christmas does not throw me off.
Monday - Ran 4 miles
I got out the door around 6. It was pretty crisp and cool, but I loved the winter air. I was running on snow a bit. I was a little surprised to find out school was delayed, but there were icy spots still on the roads.
Tuesday - Ran 5 miles
Ran while Christina had Kara. Great run. I did a little bit of a different route through the Welcome Way neighborhood. The air was still crisp and I was getting cold by the end. But it was still a good run.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
My swimming buddies were not there. I didn't do the other triathletes workouts. I did the regular warm up of 300 swim, 200 pull, and 100 kick. Then I did 10 x 100's with every other as pull. This pretty much took up the whole time. I did a cool down as well. I kind of liked swimming alone, but hopefully the girls are back next week.
Thursday - Power
I had to leave for the last 2 tracks because Abby was getting dropped off early. It was a good workout. Very similar to last week. It feels better doing strength training once a week rather than missing a bunch of weeks.
Friday - Group Ride
Almost decided to sleep, but the alarm went off twice and I was pretty much up. Really good workout. Legs hurt at first. I have not biked that hard in awhile. Once I got going, I was totally fine. I need to go to Ride more often as well.
Saturday & Sunday - Rest
Very busy. My parents were here.
Monday - Ran 4 miles
I got out the door around 6. It was pretty crisp and cool, but I loved the winter air. I was running on snow a bit. I was a little surprised to find out school was delayed, but there were icy spots still on the roads.
Tuesday - Ran 5 miles
Ran while Christina had Kara. Great run. I did a little bit of a different route through the Welcome Way neighborhood. The air was still crisp and I was getting cold by the end. But it was still a good run.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
My swimming buddies were not there. I didn't do the other triathletes workouts. I did the regular warm up of 300 swim, 200 pull, and 100 kick. Then I did 10 x 100's with every other as pull. This pretty much took up the whole time. I did a cool down as well. I kind of liked swimming alone, but hopefully the girls are back next week.
Thursday - Power
I had to leave for the last 2 tracks because Abby was getting dropped off early. It was a good workout. Very similar to last week. It feels better doing strength training once a week rather than missing a bunch of weeks.
Friday - Group Ride
Almost decided to sleep, but the alarm went off twice and I was pretty much up. Really good workout. Legs hurt at first. I have not biked that hard in awhile. Once I got going, I was totally fine. I need to go to Ride more often as well.
Saturday & Sunday - Rest
Very busy. My parents were here.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
12/2 - 12/9
Monday - Rest
One of the kids woke up at 3 AM and I woke up to make sure everything was OK. It was not a big deal, but my brain was pretty "up" and it took hours to fall back asleep. When I did, I didn't sleep all that deep. I woke to two children going to the bathroom at two different times and the paperboy. I was tired pretty much all day.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
I so didn't want to run today. Just in that zero motivation factor and start up again after a few days off following a race. It was a harder run even though it was only three miles. The air is much colder than normal and it's getting even colder the next couple days with possible snow on the valley floor. After I ran again, I had that nausea feeling again, but it didn't last as long. I am probably not drinking enough water.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
Glad I swam this morning, but it was hard. My legs felt so tight especially when we did the 100 kick. The other girls were feeling it too. We did some speed drills and those are pretty tough. I was glad I got up and went. My moods have been pretty even and I've not been dealing with any anxiety or depressed feelings. Derek & Kara have both been having meltdowns again and we're dealing with some behavior issues. It's get really frustrating at times and tries my patience. Rob and I thought of some ideas on how to handle it. You have to be so creative with discipline--there is no one size fits all.
Thursday - Group Power
Made it to Power. I hate it how you miss a few weeks and you feel like you're back to square one. Chest muscles kill. Ab muscles hurt. Well at least I worked them. No push ups so it actually felt more doable. But some tough lunges and chest presses--I can feel it.
Friday - Stationary Bike 35 minutes
So tired. I can't believe how tired I was Thursday night. I didn't want to go to Ride, but I didn't want to sleep to the alarm either. Friday are very busy days when I have all the child care kids. It goes so much better when I get some alone time in the morning...even if it's a little bit. I allowed myself to lay in bed until 5:30. Then I was able to get a shorter workout and still be back home right before Abby was dropped off. It was snowing as I left, but a small dusting. We had no idea it was going to start coming down crazy around 9 AM. I slid bringing Judah back to school. School closed at 1 and Rob went to pick up Hailey and drop off Anna. Daphne's mom had a very difficult time getting home from work and she ended up staying close to 6 PM--about 2 1/2 hours later than normal. Felt so bad for her mom...probably driving a rear wheel drive van with little experience driving in these conditions.
Saturday - Rest
Originally I was going to get up and go running before I had to be at the bazaar. But with the snow everywhere that was not going to happen. I don't mind running in cold or snow, but it's not safe here. They don't plow roads or sidewalks--you basically slip and slide. I also woke up with a pounding sinus headache. I had a dry cough during the night...not as bad as earlier in November...but still not great. I took Muccinex and Sudafed non drowsy and I felt better by 10 AM. I went out to the other bazaar in Dallas with no problems. All the mains road were completely clear as well as all of downtown. What a crazy weekend! We have record low temps tonight. We hardly get below 30, but we're going to be in the teens tonight.
One of the kids woke up at 3 AM and I woke up to make sure everything was OK. It was not a big deal, but my brain was pretty "up" and it took hours to fall back asleep. When I did, I didn't sleep all that deep. I woke to two children going to the bathroom at two different times and the paperboy. I was tired pretty much all day.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
I so didn't want to run today. Just in that zero motivation factor and start up again after a few days off following a race. It was a harder run even though it was only three miles. The air is much colder than normal and it's getting even colder the next couple days with possible snow on the valley floor. After I ran again, I had that nausea feeling again, but it didn't last as long. I am probably not drinking enough water.
Wednesday - Swam 1 hour
Glad I swam this morning, but it was hard. My legs felt so tight especially when we did the 100 kick. The other girls were feeling it too. We did some speed drills and those are pretty tough. I was glad I got up and went. My moods have been pretty even and I've not been dealing with any anxiety or depressed feelings. Derek & Kara have both been having meltdowns again and we're dealing with some behavior issues. It's get really frustrating at times and tries my patience. Rob and I thought of some ideas on how to handle it. You have to be so creative with discipline--there is no one size fits all.
Thursday - Group Power
Made it to Power. I hate it how you miss a few weeks and you feel like you're back to square one. Chest muscles kill. Ab muscles hurt. Well at least I worked them. No push ups so it actually felt more doable. But some tough lunges and chest presses--I can feel it.
Friday - Stationary Bike 35 minutes
So tired. I can't believe how tired I was Thursday night. I didn't want to go to Ride, but I didn't want to sleep to the alarm either. Friday are very busy days when I have all the child care kids. It goes so much better when I get some alone time in the morning...even if it's a little bit. I allowed myself to lay in bed until 5:30. Then I was able to get a shorter workout and still be back home right before Abby was dropped off. It was snowing as I left, but a small dusting. We had no idea it was going to start coming down crazy around 9 AM. I slid bringing Judah back to school. School closed at 1 and Rob went to pick up Hailey and drop off Anna. Daphne's mom had a very difficult time getting home from work and she ended up staying close to 6 PM--about 2 1/2 hours later than normal. Felt so bad for her mom...probably driving a rear wheel drive van with little experience driving in these conditions.
Saturday - Rest
Originally I was going to get up and go running before I had to be at the bazaar. But with the snow everywhere that was not going to happen. I don't mind running in cold or snow, but it's not safe here. They don't plow roads or sidewalks--you basically slip and slide. I also woke up with a pounding sinus headache. I had a dry cough during the night...not as bad as earlier in November...but still not great. I took Muccinex and Sudafed non drowsy and I felt better by 10 AM. I went out to the other bazaar in Dallas with no problems. All the mains road were completely clear as well as all of downtown. What a crazy weekend! We have record low temps tonight. We hardly get below 30, but we're going to be in the teens tonight.
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