March 10 - 16

Monday - Track Workout

I actually went to the track workout today.  The workout was 2 mile warm up, 2 x 800, 1600, 2 x 800, 2 x 400, 1 mile cool down.  Because these people are so stinking fast and elite runners, my workout was 3/4 mile warm up, 2 x 800, 1600, 2 x 800, and about a one mile cool down (might have been 1200--I stopped keeping track).  It was nice to run in the early morning and get it out of the way and on the track nonetheless.  Angie was there again and I had good talk with her during the warm up.  The downside is these people are fast and I think they are faster they were before.  Usually the warm up they are slow where I can keep up no problem and hold a conversation.  I was huffing and puffing.  Usually I am only a lap or two behind them--not like 3 or 4.  And normally I can run with them during the cool down.  This time I could not keep up with them on the cool down.  I let them all go ahead.  And normally they run just a mile cool down.  This time they were still running as I left.  So not sure if they are intensifying the workouts or what.  I am not going to lie and say I feel a little inferior with my slower pace and not being able to complete the full workout.  On the other hand I am out there and I'm running.  It is nicer than running alone.  It is a nice safe place to run on a Monday morning.  I am not sure the track is available at any other time with track teams practicing.  So throw off your perfectionist and inferior hat, Amy, and keep going and stop worrying about what others think.  :)

Tuesday - Rest

Wednesday - Swam 1 hour

Pretty normal workout.  Normal warm up with a mix of 250's, 100's, and 50's--it was good.

Thursday - Power and stationary bike half hour

I woke up at 4 AM to one of the kids coughing.  But my anxiety level was really high.  I HATE it when this happens during the night.  My mind just kept racing and I could not calm myself down.  I would not label it a panic attack, but I can't relax my body.  Plus I was SO wide awake.  There was no way I could never fall back asleep--by the time I would it would be time to wake up.  With even with school being off today, Abby was still getting dropped off at 7.  So I left for the gym at the normal time and went to Power and biked afterwards.  I had increase energy because I could lift more weight than normal at Power.  I just am really tired and this day has been go, go, go and I can't skip Bible Study again.  I think I am just cranky because the kids have a day off, but I really don't.  :(  I feel like I need a day off to get caught up.  I gave up complaining and griping about my schedule for Lent and I have done super well, but this still stinks.

Friday - Ran 4 miles

It's like over a week later as I'm writing this so I am trying to remember last week's exercise.  I did the 4 mile Skyline route which is pretty hilly.  It went well.  I only had to walk about 30 seconds at the top of a hill.

Saturday - Ran about 1 hour

I ran Pre's trail in Eugene which was totally awesome.  I stopped and took pictures and I did walk a little bit so I could really enjoy it.  Awesome weather too!

Sunday - Shamrock 5K

I did the Shamrock 5K with Hailey.  So thrilled to do a big race like Shamrock with her.  She got 40:11 and only took little walk breaks.  She was in good spirits at the finish.