Monday - Ran 3 miles, 13 minutes of stretching and ab workouts
It was not a very busy day but I had a friend coming over around lunchtime and she leaving her daughter here to play with Hailey. I was happy Hailey had someone to play with today. Rob ended up working from home for half hour from 3:15 - 3:45 so I went running in the snow again. It was actually more like rain. Almost all the snow melted by noon and the temperature warmed up. Then it started to get brisk around 4 PM, but so far it doesn't seem that snowy. Hard to say if school will be cancelled tomorrow--we'll have to see when we wake up.
I ran the regular 3 mile route to Holder. It went well and I felt pretty strong. The muscle in my left hip is sore and felt strained after I got back. The stretching helped. My lower back is also really sore. I have done a lot of running the past few days. It works with my schedule to run tomorrow and take Wednesday off. But if the pain gets worse, I am not going to overdue it. It feels good to be working out, eating better--my mood is significantly better.
Tuesday - Rest
We got hit with a major snowstorm and there was blowing snow and slush all over the roads and sidewalks. Running was too much of a challenge. I would have been running in a couple inches of slush. I did some major cleaning. Like I decluttered the whole family room. It was a workout. I was sweating and had to drink water. That might be my cross training this week...not sure what the rest of the week looks like.
Wednesday - Ran 4 miles, 15 minutes of stretching/karate abs
Today was one of those days in I don't know how long that I did not want to run. I was dreading it. Mood was crummy. We've had major cabin fever around here. We've not seen sun since last week. I wanted to do my six miler, but it was pouring rain. Not just a little rain--like buckets of cold rain. I did not want to deal with cold, numb feet and being drenched for an hour. And the wind was bad. So I switched to my other workout and did 4 miles. Because it was deathly cold yesterday I assumed it was today. I wore my jacket, wool gloves, and a knit hat. I was so overdressed. I really could have worn shorts and a t-shirt. The rain was more warm than cold. I can't judge the temperatures here. It could be in the 40's, but with the rain it can be so much colder. It depends on if it's a cold rain or regular rain. One day you might have to bundle up with layers and the other day you can wear t-shirt and shorts--so confusing. Once I peeled off layers, I felt fine. I started off crummy and thought there was no way I would be able to complete it.
Thursday - Pace Run - 45 minutes, 12 minutes of stretching and ab workouts
Salem is flooded. Crazy. It was so peaceful and quiet running because they are telling everyone to pick up their kids from school early and stay home. The man hole by Hailey's school is flooded. I saw dump trucks and pick ups everywhere. The kids love playing in the lake in back and side yard. :) The two creeks I run by were rushing and high--but not spilling on the road yet. It was rainy and windy when I started, but by the last half of the run it had stopped. Since I am told this rain came from Hawaii (Pineapple express) it makes sense it is such a warm rain. It feels like April outside. I was happy I was able to complete my run and do some stretching as well. My quads hurt so bad. I almost took Tylenol this morning. Not sure why. Never have this kind of soreness when I run. It has to be from something else I am doing. It actually feels better to do squats and run uphill (two things I usually hate) because then I am stretching them. It doesn't feel like an injury--just intense soreness.
Friday - Ran 6.7 miles, 12 minutes of stretching and abs
I was only supposed to run six miles, but I second guessed where a new street was I have not run on before. I made a wrong turn and ended up having to back track which also required me to go up a huge hill. Not a big deal. I felt fine running today. I was not crazy about the rain and starting to get cold. My feet stayed dry for the most part until the last mile or so. We haven't seen the sun in a week and I'm starting to feel a little drained by all the grayness. I feel good when I get outside--just wish I didn't come home so drenched. I ran by the creeks that flooded over the roads yesterday. They are down considerably. It's amazing how bad it got so quickly! There's still rain in the forecast the next couple days so I'm wondering if we're going to have flooding issues again.
Saturday - Cross training - 30 minutes of Crunch Boot Camp & 43 minutes of yoga
I have not done boot camp in a couple months and I was surprised how much it hurt. I added push ups this week into my stretching/circuit routine. They are so tough for me. I can barely do five in a row. I struggled with push ups the most. The rest was fine. Yoga hurt even more because my muscles are all so tight. Rob came home with the kids halfway through yoga and helped me extend the stretches. He said in karate they sometimes have stretching partners to help utilize the stretch to its fullest potential. Rob and I talked about doing 15-20 minutes of yoga twice a week in the mornings. We like the idea, but not sure how excited we'll be to get up and do it. We both have a hard time getting up early. On the first stretch I was pushing the stretch on my shoulder to hard and my bad shoulder actually popped out. I freaked out for a moment and got it to pop back in. It has not popped out in a couple of years--I think two years ago was the last time. It did not hurt that bad, but I wonder if the push ups is straining it too much. Eating wise I am doing OK. I ate too much at lunch--I really didn't need to eat that much. I had a smaller supper compared to other nights and hardly snacked at all. We did see the sun briefly today--ironically the day I don't run. :)
Sunday - Ran 8 miles & 11 minutes of stretching and abs
Weather was TERRIBLE! It started out with no rain--just gray skies. The wind was so strong. I ran against the first few miles. I was extremely thankful I did the headwind first so I could get it over with. It was so strong that it kept blowing my hat off my head. Going up hills I felt like I was almost walking. I don't think I have ever run in wind that strong. It was slightly better once I went down the last Sunnyside hill by the Creekside golf course. I was more in a valley and the wind was less. This is much lower elevation hence why it was all underwater on Thursday. By the time I got to Commercial, I felt better. The run was getting easier. The last two miles were awful. The rain started--not just a light sprinkle. Pouring rain. I was drenched and my arms were starting to go numb. I just wanted to get home. I was so cold when I got in the door. I felt like I had jumped in a lake. I was glad I completed it though and I only stopped to eat gu around Mile #5. I drank water at the lights. Stretching was fine. I am not doing push ups for a couple days. My bad shoulder is still moving and almost popped out again. Next week is a lighter week running wise so I am looking forward to that. I built up so much tolerance to crappy weather this week that I am pretty proud of myself. I ran in snow, pouring rain, and huge winds all in one week.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Pre-Marathon Training Week #6
Monday - Rest
It was a really bad day. Super crummy. Have had too many of those lately. :( I felt better in the evening.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles & 30 minutes of Crunch Gym Ab Attack
It's sunny!! Yay! And cold, but not too bad. I needed a new three mile route so I ran in the neighborhood behind Salem Swim Club where Hailey takes lessons. I really like that route and would do it again. Not crazy about running on Commercial, but it's only a short stretch. I felt tired and winded on the Idylwood hill. I really think my body kicks in after 2.5 miles because that's when I start to feel good and strong.
I did the Crunch DVD I have not done in several weeks. The reverse crunches hurt! It was good and I am glad I fit in.
I feel like the workouts, recording what I am eating, and planning meals is a part time job. I do have time for it right now. And it's worth all the extra work. I thought about trying to run in the mornings again once it gets lighter out just to free up my daytime.
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
I did my regular 5 mile route that goes through the Sumpter neighborhood. Again my body kicks around 2.5 miles because that's when I feel better. The run went fine, but I didn't feel as strong as I normally do. I kind of struggled with the kids off and on all morning. I was feeling a little mentally off. That affects it. I was glad to complete it. I did great eating all day except my carrot smoothie turned out to be disgusting--need to play around with more recipes.
Thursday - Kickboxing - 50 minutes
Last night I asked Rob if he was coming home for lunch and if I could do intervals. He was not sure. We woke up to Derek being sick. Rob arranged his schedule and did a lot of work from home so I could go to MOPS and take Kara. Then I took Kara to Hailey's swim lesson while Derek watched a movie and Rob worked from home. So it made sense to just do a video today. It meant us both not eating lunch until 2 PM and it was kind of a weird day. But Thursdays are flexible enough that he can do that. I did the whole kickboxing DVD--all 50 minutes. I have not done the fat burn track yet. I was a little scared when the first thing she says is, "This workout is tough." Oh my was she right! I really enjoyed it and I could feel it too especially in my abs. It is a nice break from running. Eating went well today except I felt like I had to starve myself all afternoon because I knew we were getting Arby's at night. I ordered the healthier things on the menu, but it still was high calories. I still managed to stay within the calories, but it was so much harder today. It doesn't help with MOPS too. I was really careful about portions--embarrassingly I used to pig out at MOPS. I told Rob the reason is because it's nice to have someone making food for you and being able to eat with friends--and not juggle kids. It's relaxing. The egg casseroles are higher in calories. I purposely did not eat any of the treats. I'm trying not to be a nazi about it. I'm allowing myself to go a little over on the one (sometimes two) day(s) I week don't exercise. I feel like I need to go hard core and be a little nazi like for awhile until I develop better eating habits--which I never really had to begin with.
Friday - Intervals & 15 minutes of karate abs
I kind of waited until the last minute to do intervals. Even though it was Rob's day off, there were lots of appointments and Hailey had a birthday party at night. I was kind was in a rush to do them and they were probably a little short of 400. But at least I got there and did some speedwork. I did karate ab workouts in front of the news and tried to have a conversation with Rob as the same time. That's the kind of day it was. :)
Saturday - 7 miles! & 12 minutes of karate abs
Rob took the kids out for a good part of the morning. The weather was awful. Cold, rainy--so wet. After a mile and half in, I was a little concerned I would get too cold. Even though I was avoiding the puddles, my feet were still pretty wet. I only got really cold when I stopped at the lights. I did not walk at all--just stopped for a minute on Fabry and ate a gu gel. I drank water at all the lights. It took forever for my body temperature to get back to normal when I got home--like well over an hour. A gym membership is looking nice right now. I do like being outside too. I am just hoping we do get a few rain free days this winter. I did see like three other runners out so I know I'm not the only crazy one. I did 12 minutes of karate abs. I am noticing a difference in my abs. They are getting firmer and one of my pair of jeans is too loose! Yay! Love seeing results. Eating went fine yesterday. I went about 100 calories over. Weekends are hard as we usually are more relaxed with meals and eat out. But I was not too far off.
Sunday - Ran 4 miles, Walked 0.5 miles, 10 minutes of karate abs
I went running in a snowstorm and it was awesome! I loved running through the big puffy flakes that tickle your face. Made me miss Michigan. I love Oregon and I am thankful that we get to live here. There is so much about the Pacific Northwest that is absolutely wonderful. I do miss the winter season and some days I would trade in our crummy rain showers for lake effect snow. Anyway the run went fine. I ran the Sumpter neighborhood 4.5 route. I wanted to walk a half mile as a cool down. Then I did the ab workouts. Night church was cancelled due to the snow so it made for a more relaxing Sunday evening.
It was a really bad day. Super crummy. Have had too many of those lately. :( I felt better in the evening.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles & 30 minutes of Crunch Gym Ab Attack
It's sunny!! Yay! And cold, but not too bad. I needed a new three mile route so I ran in the neighborhood behind Salem Swim Club where Hailey takes lessons. I really like that route and would do it again. Not crazy about running on Commercial, but it's only a short stretch. I felt tired and winded on the Idylwood hill. I really think my body kicks in after 2.5 miles because that's when I start to feel good and strong.
I did the Crunch DVD I have not done in several weeks. The reverse crunches hurt! It was good and I am glad I fit in.
I feel like the workouts, recording what I am eating, and planning meals is a part time job. I do have time for it right now. And it's worth all the extra work. I thought about trying to run in the mornings again once it gets lighter out just to free up my daytime.
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
I did my regular 5 mile route that goes through the Sumpter neighborhood. Again my body kicks around 2.5 miles because that's when I feel better. The run went fine, but I didn't feel as strong as I normally do. I kind of struggled with the kids off and on all morning. I was feeling a little mentally off. That affects it. I was glad to complete it. I did great eating all day except my carrot smoothie turned out to be disgusting--need to play around with more recipes.
Thursday - Kickboxing - 50 minutes
Last night I asked Rob if he was coming home for lunch and if I could do intervals. He was not sure. We woke up to Derek being sick. Rob arranged his schedule and did a lot of work from home so I could go to MOPS and take Kara. Then I took Kara to Hailey's swim lesson while Derek watched a movie and Rob worked from home. So it made sense to just do a video today. It meant us both not eating lunch until 2 PM and it was kind of a weird day. But Thursdays are flexible enough that he can do that. I did the whole kickboxing DVD--all 50 minutes. I have not done the fat burn track yet. I was a little scared when the first thing she says is, "This workout is tough." Oh my was she right! I really enjoyed it and I could feel it too especially in my abs. It is a nice break from running. Eating went well today except I felt like I had to starve myself all afternoon because I knew we were getting Arby's at night. I ordered the healthier things on the menu, but it still was high calories. I still managed to stay within the calories, but it was so much harder today. It doesn't help with MOPS too. I was really careful about portions--embarrassingly I used to pig out at MOPS. I told Rob the reason is because it's nice to have someone making food for you and being able to eat with friends--and not juggle kids. It's relaxing. The egg casseroles are higher in calories. I purposely did not eat any of the treats. I'm trying not to be a nazi about it. I'm allowing myself to go a little over on the one (sometimes two) day(s) I week don't exercise. I feel like I need to go hard core and be a little nazi like for awhile until I develop better eating habits--which I never really had to begin with.
Friday - Intervals & 15 minutes of karate abs
I kind of waited until the last minute to do intervals. Even though it was Rob's day off, there were lots of appointments and Hailey had a birthday party at night. I was kind was in a rush to do them and they were probably a little short of 400. But at least I got there and did some speedwork. I did karate ab workouts in front of the news and tried to have a conversation with Rob as the same time. That's the kind of day it was. :)
Saturday - 7 miles! & 12 minutes of karate abs
Rob took the kids out for a good part of the morning. The weather was awful. Cold, rainy--so wet. After a mile and half in, I was a little concerned I would get too cold. Even though I was avoiding the puddles, my feet were still pretty wet. I only got really cold when I stopped at the lights. I did not walk at all--just stopped for a minute on Fabry and ate a gu gel. I drank water at all the lights. It took forever for my body temperature to get back to normal when I got home--like well over an hour. A gym membership is looking nice right now. I do like being outside too. I am just hoping we do get a few rain free days this winter. I did see like three other runners out so I know I'm not the only crazy one. I did 12 minutes of karate abs. I am noticing a difference in my abs. They are getting firmer and one of my pair of jeans is too loose! Yay! Love seeing results. Eating went fine yesterday. I went about 100 calories over. Weekends are hard as we usually are more relaxed with meals and eat out. But I was not too far off.
Sunday - Ran 4 miles, Walked 0.5 miles, 10 minutes of karate abs
I went running in a snowstorm and it was awesome! I loved running through the big puffy flakes that tickle your face. Made me miss Michigan. I love Oregon and I am thankful that we get to live here. There is so much about the Pacific Northwest that is absolutely wonderful. I do miss the winter season and some days I would trade in our crummy rain showers for lake effect snow. Anyway the run went fine. I ran the Sumpter neighborhood 4.5 route. I wanted to walk a half mile as a cool down. Then I did the ab workouts. Night church was cancelled due to the snow so it made for a more relaxing Sunday evening.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Pre-Marathon Training Week #5
Monday - Rest
I did not run because it was 30 degrees in Chicago, windy, and slick out. I didn't think my body could handle it.
Tuesday - Travel Day
We traveled all day and were home early evening. SO TIRED! I hate flying.
Wednesday - Ran 3 miles, 20 minutes of kickboxing
Such a difficult run. I felt awful. Having a really crummy day and greatly dislike the post-vacation mode and unpacking. I made myself run because I knew I would feel ten times worse if I didn't do it all. I did not walk at all, but I did felt overly fatigued. I was not motivated at all to do kickboxing, but that went better than the run. I weighed myself and I gained two pounds. I did not keep track of food for three days and did not feel like I was overeating. I felt like throwing the scale out of the window. I was utterly ticked off. I still am not eating right. I never learned how to eat healthy. So much of this is new to me.
Thursday - Ran 5 miles, 10 minutes of ab workouts
Better run! I felt great! Rob worked from home so I could run at 2 PM. The rain had stopped and the sun was actually out. It's so warm--was pushing 60. I ran in a tank top and capri workout pants--could have worn shorts and been fine. I did my regular 5 miler by Sumpter School. Then I did 10 minutes of Rob's karate ab workouts before I went to pick up Hailey. Much better eating today. More fruits and veggies. I talked to Sandy at Bethany about healthy eating and keeping track of food. She sent me a long e-mail about it and look forward to reading it. Still so fatigued from the trip though. I felt like I could go to bed at 8. I always get a second wind after I put the kids to bed.
Friday - Pace Run - 45 minutes, 10 minutes of karate ab workouts
I am pretty sure our scale has a mind of its own. Rob set it back to zero (it was on 5) and I think I lost two pounds since I started My Fitness Pal. Then it was off again today. Need a new scale!
I think I have a minor stomach thing because my stomach has been slightly off. It has not affected my appetite. I am still hungry right before meals. I feel slightly stomach sick and very fatigued at night (which might still be from the trip). I did manage to run and I felt good most of the run. I ran the Sunnyside to Kuebler (love the new sidewalks!) route. I started slow, then built up to probably 8 minute miles for 1.5 miles or so, walked about two minutes, and ran slower the rest of the run. My stomach felt off again the last five minutes. I felt fine the rest of the night. We had the Council Party and I really watched what I ate. I really wanted the triple chocolate cheesecake Rob made--it looked SO good. I think it had around 800 calories and I just couldn't do it--not since I have worked so hard the last few days. He understood and didn't really want to eat it anyway. :) I did not have a lot of time so I did the karate ab workouts again. I know I am getting stronger because crunches are getting much easier.
Saturday - 3 miles & 40 minutes of kickboxing
I had an awful day. I was grumpy and irritable and I didn't know why. Rob made the kids breakfast and got them dressed so I could sleep in. He played with them before going into the office so I could kickboxing. Then I ran at 3:30 when he got home. I am getting tired of running on Lone Oak and the Sumpter neighborhood so I just ran to the Vista Roths and back up Liberty. It was easier running there than back. I think it's more downhill going there and I was against the wind on the way home. I made it. My stomach still hurts a little bit, but not affecting my appetite at all. I think that is affecting my running the last two days. Kara is a little under the weather so I'm assuming we have the same thing.
Sunday - 6 miles & 15 minutes of karate ab work
My stomach is back to normal. Kara seems to be doing OK. She's still probably eating half the amount she usually does (but still wants candy). I think she'll be fine in another day or two. She goes through periods where she eats a lot and then gets picky. Anyway I ran to the Wes Bennet neighborhood and haven't ran over there in a very long time--maybe since I trained for the marathon. The Baxter hill is so massive--I always avoided it and detoured around it when I trained for Sacramento. I decided to do it. I got 3/4 of the way up and walked the last 1/4. I was proud the only walking I did. I could hardly breathe going up the hill--it nearly took everything out of me until I could catch my breath again. The rest of the run was fine. I did Rob's karate ab workouts. Eating was fine. Still figuring some good meal ideas. I love some of my healthy breakfasts and lunches, but I am not one of these people who can eat the same thing every single day. I need like 5-6 different meals to pick from. I can't switch the whole family to skim milk or low fat yogurt. I think I'm going to buy my own lowfat yogurts once we're through the ones in the fridge...and maybe my own milk too. When I was on WW, I bought my own milk and I never got through it in time. I had to throw a bunch out. I could be like Grandma VW and freeze half of it. :) Anyway I am proud of all the running I did this week especially after doing nothing on Monday and Tuesday.
I did not run because it was 30 degrees in Chicago, windy, and slick out. I didn't think my body could handle it.
Tuesday - Travel Day
We traveled all day and were home early evening. SO TIRED! I hate flying.
Wednesday - Ran 3 miles, 20 minutes of kickboxing
Such a difficult run. I felt awful. Having a really crummy day and greatly dislike the post-vacation mode and unpacking. I made myself run because I knew I would feel ten times worse if I didn't do it all. I did not walk at all, but I did felt overly fatigued. I was not motivated at all to do kickboxing, but that went better than the run. I weighed myself and I gained two pounds. I did not keep track of food for three days and did not feel like I was overeating. I felt like throwing the scale out of the window. I was utterly ticked off. I still am not eating right. I never learned how to eat healthy. So much of this is new to me.
Thursday - Ran 5 miles, 10 minutes of ab workouts
Better run! I felt great! Rob worked from home so I could run at 2 PM. The rain had stopped and the sun was actually out. It's so warm--was pushing 60. I ran in a tank top and capri workout pants--could have worn shorts and been fine. I did my regular 5 miler by Sumpter School. Then I did 10 minutes of Rob's karate ab workouts before I went to pick up Hailey. Much better eating today. More fruits and veggies. I talked to Sandy at Bethany about healthy eating and keeping track of food. She sent me a long e-mail about it and look forward to reading it. Still so fatigued from the trip though. I felt like I could go to bed at 8. I always get a second wind after I put the kids to bed.
Friday - Pace Run - 45 minutes, 10 minutes of karate ab workouts
I am pretty sure our scale has a mind of its own. Rob set it back to zero (it was on 5) and I think I lost two pounds since I started My Fitness Pal. Then it was off again today. Need a new scale!
I think I have a minor stomach thing because my stomach has been slightly off. It has not affected my appetite. I am still hungry right before meals. I feel slightly stomach sick and very fatigued at night (which might still be from the trip). I did manage to run and I felt good most of the run. I ran the Sunnyside to Kuebler (love the new sidewalks!) route. I started slow, then built up to probably 8 minute miles for 1.5 miles or so, walked about two minutes, and ran slower the rest of the run. My stomach felt off again the last five minutes. I felt fine the rest of the night. We had the Council Party and I really watched what I ate. I really wanted the triple chocolate cheesecake Rob made--it looked SO good. I think it had around 800 calories and I just couldn't do it--not since I have worked so hard the last few days. He understood and didn't really want to eat it anyway. :) I did not have a lot of time so I did the karate ab workouts again. I know I am getting stronger because crunches are getting much easier.
Saturday - 3 miles & 40 minutes of kickboxing
I had an awful day. I was grumpy and irritable and I didn't know why. Rob made the kids breakfast and got them dressed so I could sleep in. He played with them before going into the office so I could kickboxing. Then I ran at 3:30 when he got home. I am getting tired of running on Lone Oak and the Sumpter neighborhood so I just ran to the Vista Roths and back up Liberty. It was easier running there than back. I think it's more downhill going there and I was against the wind on the way home. I made it. My stomach still hurts a little bit, but not affecting my appetite at all. I think that is affecting my running the last two days. Kara is a little under the weather so I'm assuming we have the same thing.
Sunday - 6 miles & 15 minutes of karate ab work
My stomach is back to normal. Kara seems to be doing OK. She's still probably eating half the amount she usually does (but still wants candy). I think she'll be fine in another day or two. She goes through periods where she eats a lot and then gets picky. Anyway I ran to the Wes Bennet neighborhood and haven't ran over there in a very long time--maybe since I trained for the marathon. The Baxter hill is so massive--I always avoided it and detoured around it when I trained for Sacramento. I decided to do it. I got 3/4 of the way up and walked the last 1/4. I was proud the only walking I did. I could hardly breathe going up the hill--it nearly took everything out of me until I could catch my breath again. The rest of the run was fine. I did Rob's karate ab workouts. Eating was fine. Still figuring some good meal ideas. I love some of my healthy breakfasts and lunches, but I am not one of these people who can eat the same thing every single day. I need like 5-6 different meals to pick from. I can't switch the whole family to skim milk or low fat yogurt. I think I'm going to buy my own lowfat yogurts once we're through the ones in the fridge...and maybe my own milk too. When I was on WW, I bought my own milk and I never got through it in time. I had to throw a bunch out. I could be like Grandma VW and freeze half of it. :) Anyway I am proud of all the running I did this week especially after doing nothing on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Pre-Marathon Training Week #4
Monday - Ran 3 miles & 20 minutes of Kickboxing (Abs)
I ran at 7:30 this morning. I loved being outside in the cool fresh winter air. The neighborhood was so dead and quiet. Christmas lights were still on outside. I only saw two cars. Kind of peaceful. Workout went well. Struggled a little on the hill going up to Lone Oak from Flint Ridge, but did not stop to walk. I also tried the 10 minutes Solutions Kickboxing and I like it a lot better compared to the other 10 minute Solutions video I was using. It was more fast paced and the abs workout is way more intense. I might do the whole 60 minute workout on my cross training days. I went over the calorie count yesterday on Christmas, but not by much. It's going to be a little bit of a harder week with travel. I always say I am going to run at least once or twice when I am at my parent's house, but I never do. It's a little easier to get away since Kara is older. But I am hoping I can get at least one or two runs in. It helps it's a kick back week and all the mileage is lower.
Tuesday - Ran 4.5 miles & 30 minutes of kickboxing
Run was tougher today. I was overdressed again. I really could have run in a t-shirt and shorts. I had no idea it was so warm out. Again I did not feel as good until the third mile. I struggled a lot the first three. I love kickboxing! It was tougher today and I was quite tired from the run. I like the abs workout and the fast pace of it. I actually did not eat enough when I checked the calories. I was so busy cleaning, packing, and getting ready for the trip that I am prone to not snack or eat smaller meals. It is kind of running off adrenaline. I had two snacks at 8:30 PM.
Wednesday - Intervals 9 x 400 and 10 minutes of abs
I got out the door at 7:30 and did intervals around the park. Intervals still kick my butt. Once I got to the fourth or fifth it was not so bad. I did Rob's karate ab workouts and those kick my butt even more. Hailey did a few with me too.
Rest of the week
We were in Chicago with a pretty intense schedule. I was a little relaxed about the food though tried to not to pig out. I think my eating got worse and worse as the week went on so now it's time to gain control again. My goal was to run at least twice while on vacation. I ran once. I did a 4 mile on Saturday which was a fabulous run. I love the bike paths by my parent's house. I felt like I could have ran forever. I planned on running Monday. But with the freezing temps and slippery paths, I decided not to. A few years ago it would not have stopped me. My Pacific Northwest accustomed body is not used to it. I could hardly stand walking outside. Nice to be back in 50 degree temps again and hope to continue to pre-marathon training until the end of the month.
I ran at 7:30 this morning. I loved being outside in the cool fresh winter air. The neighborhood was so dead and quiet. Christmas lights were still on outside. I only saw two cars. Kind of peaceful. Workout went well. Struggled a little on the hill going up to Lone Oak from Flint Ridge, but did not stop to walk. I also tried the 10 minutes Solutions Kickboxing and I like it a lot better compared to the other 10 minute Solutions video I was using. It was more fast paced and the abs workout is way more intense. I might do the whole 60 minute workout on my cross training days. I went over the calorie count yesterday on Christmas, but not by much. It's going to be a little bit of a harder week with travel. I always say I am going to run at least once or twice when I am at my parent's house, but I never do. It's a little easier to get away since Kara is older. But I am hoping I can get at least one or two runs in. It helps it's a kick back week and all the mileage is lower.
Tuesday - Ran 4.5 miles & 30 minutes of kickboxing
Run was tougher today. I was overdressed again. I really could have run in a t-shirt and shorts. I had no idea it was so warm out. Again I did not feel as good until the third mile. I struggled a lot the first three. I love kickboxing! It was tougher today and I was quite tired from the run. I like the abs workout and the fast pace of it. I actually did not eat enough when I checked the calories. I was so busy cleaning, packing, and getting ready for the trip that I am prone to not snack or eat smaller meals. It is kind of running off adrenaline. I had two snacks at 8:30 PM.
Wednesday - Intervals 9 x 400 and 10 minutes of abs
I got out the door at 7:30 and did intervals around the park. Intervals still kick my butt. Once I got to the fourth or fifth it was not so bad. I did Rob's karate ab workouts and those kick my butt even more. Hailey did a few with me too.
Rest of the week
We were in Chicago with a pretty intense schedule. I was a little relaxed about the food though tried to not to pig out. I think my eating got worse and worse as the week went on so now it's time to gain control again. My goal was to run at least twice while on vacation. I ran once. I did a 4 mile on Saturday which was a fabulous run. I love the bike paths by my parent's house. I felt like I could have ran forever. I planned on running Monday. But with the freezing temps and slippery paths, I decided not to. A few years ago it would not have stopped me. My Pacific Northwest accustomed body is not used to it. I could hardly stand walking outside. Nice to be back in 50 degree temps again and hope to continue to pre-marathon training until the end of the month.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Pre-Marathon Training Week #3
Monday - Crunch Abs - 32 minutes
I had another crummy morning, but was able to work out straight through while Derek played outside and Hailey & Kara played dolls and watched TV. It was a really good workout. Would have liked to run, but could not do so during the lunch hour today and I'm gone tonight. And I was not going to get up early the first of Christmas Break.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles - Abs - 10 minutes
So last night I went shopping for jeans and I am about cried in the dressing room. Rob and I both agreed we've been pretty reckless with the snacking lately. Lots of sweets, treats, and ice cream. I want to go back on Weight Watchers in January just because it helps with regulating points with running. I am going to three conferences between January and April. This is where I cave...you feel like you just sit and eat for three days. My goal is to tone my abs and get my weight back down before our beach vacation to Penticton in July. Running did not goes as well this morning. I felt crummy until the 2nd mile when I started to feel normal. I woke up feeling dehydrated. I had a beer at Applebees last night and I usually wake up dehydrated when I have a beer after 8 PM. I have never had a lot of self image problems and it's never been the source of my anxiety. Honestly I hate talking about it with my friends because some of them (not all of them) struggle with their weight more than I do and are not training for marathons and exercise less. Some of the more self conscious about weight and that is more of their source of anxiety. Whereas my source of anxiety is relationships/friendships/being included. When I went on WW last time after I had Kara I had people tell me I don't need to be on it and were almost offended when I shared I wanted to lose weight. Why is it so hard to talk about weight with people? Especially women!?
Wednesday - Ran 4.5 miles & Crunch Abs Attack 32 minutes
I almost had another breakdown when I got on the scale. I am the same weight I was when I started WW in April of 2010. Yuk! So I started tracking calories on My Fitness Pal that Alyssa recommended. I know I am going to cheat on the holidays and probably lose a couple days of exercise. I figure I need to start now or I am just going to feel miserable and become another emotional Christmas Break wreck. So far I feel so much better to have a plan and some goals. I thought I was only running 4, but I did an old route from marathon training. When I got home and realized it was 8:15 AM not 8, I realized it must be more like 4.5 miles. I was right. It was a good run though. I felt good through most of it. I just struggle a little on the Sunnyside hill by Baxter because it's so long and drawn out. The kids were so good this morning that I did the whole Ab Attack workout while they watched Christmas cartoons. Bonus to be able to squeeze that in this morning.
Thursday - Pace Run - approximately 35 minutes & 10 Minute Solutions Abs & 5 minutes of abs
I am feeling so much better using the My Fitness Pal. I don't feel a slave to it like I did with Weight Watchers. I think it's easier to cut out some of the snacking and high fatty foods the second time around. I ran Lone Oak to Kuebler to Sunnyside and back up Idylwood. It was a great run except my left ankle started to ache around the second mile and was in and out the rest of the run. I really need to buy new shoes ASAP. I iced it after I ran and that seemed to help. Abs & core workout was fine.
Friday - 3 mile run & 10 minutes of abs/core
I ran really hard at the beginning. Halfway through the second mile, I felt winded and exhausted. I walked up for about 1 minute. I was too overdressed. It got a lot warmer out since yesterday and is not nearly as cold as it was earlier this week. After I took my jacket off, I felt better. Ankle was not hurting today. I felt dehydrated when I woke up. I have been trying to drink water throughout the day but still feel like my body is not getting enough. Today I am also very hungry. Once starting the My Fitness Pal earlier this week, I did not feel overly hungry. Today I feel like raiding the cupboards and I am glad it's only about two hours until dinner!
Saturday - 6 miles!
I felt great right from the start so I knew it was going to be a good run. I only stopped to hydrate and I had a powerbar gu packet around the 4th mile. I ran my 5 mile route, but I went all the way to Ewald and then back down Liberty. I walked about 10 minutes after I completed 6. It felt awesome to get this mileage in--it's been several months. I went over the calories because we had Christmas Eve dinner with the Vande Burgts. I really did not need that piece of pie. I wasn't even that hungry for the pie...if I had to do it all over again I would have had a half piece or skipped it all together. I knew I would go a little over Christmas & Christmas Eve. So trying not to beat myself up over it.
Sunday - Rest
I had another crummy morning, but was able to work out straight through while Derek played outside and Hailey & Kara played dolls and watched TV. It was a really good workout. Would have liked to run, but could not do so during the lunch hour today and I'm gone tonight. And I was not going to get up early the first of Christmas Break.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles - Abs - 10 minutes
So last night I went shopping for jeans and I am about cried in the dressing room. Rob and I both agreed we've been pretty reckless with the snacking lately. Lots of sweets, treats, and ice cream. I want to go back on Weight Watchers in January just because it helps with regulating points with running. I am going to three conferences between January and April. This is where I cave...you feel like you just sit and eat for three days. My goal is to tone my abs and get my weight back down before our beach vacation to Penticton in July. Running did not goes as well this morning. I felt crummy until the 2nd mile when I started to feel normal. I woke up feeling dehydrated. I had a beer at Applebees last night and I usually wake up dehydrated when I have a beer after 8 PM. I have never had a lot of self image problems and it's never been the source of my anxiety. Honestly I hate talking about it with my friends because some of them (not all of them) struggle with their weight more than I do and are not training for marathons and exercise less. Some of the more self conscious about weight and that is more of their source of anxiety. Whereas my source of anxiety is relationships/friendships/being included. When I went on WW last time after I had Kara I had people tell me I don't need to be on it and were almost offended when I shared I wanted to lose weight. Why is it so hard to talk about weight with people? Especially women!?
Wednesday - Ran 4.5 miles & Crunch Abs Attack 32 minutes
I almost had another breakdown when I got on the scale. I am the same weight I was when I started WW in April of 2010. Yuk! So I started tracking calories on My Fitness Pal that Alyssa recommended. I know I am going to cheat on the holidays and probably lose a couple days of exercise. I figure I need to start now or I am just going to feel miserable and become another emotional Christmas Break wreck. So far I feel so much better to have a plan and some goals. I thought I was only running 4, but I did an old route from marathon training. When I got home and realized it was 8:15 AM not 8, I realized it must be more like 4.5 miles. I was right. It was a good run though. I felt good through most of it. I just struggle a little on the Sunnyside hill by Baxter because it's so long and drawn out. The kids were so good this morning that I did the whole Ab Attack workout while they watched Christmas cartoons. Bonus to be able to squeeze that in this morning.
Thursday - Pace Run - approximately 35 minutes & 10 Minute Solutions Abs & 5 minutes of abs
I am feeling so much better using the My Fitness Pal. I don't feel a slave to it like I did with Weight Watchers. I think it's easier to cut out some of the snacking and high fatty foods the second time around. I ran Lone Oak to Kuebler to Sunnyside and back up Idylwood. It was a great run except my left ankle started to ache around the second mile and was in and out the rest of the run. I really need to buy new shoes ASAP. I iced it after I ran and that seemed to help. Abs & core workout was fine.
Friday - 3 mile run & 10 minutes of abs/core
I ran really hard at the beginning. Halfway through the second mile, I felt winded and exhausted. I walked up for about 1 minute. I was too overdressed. It got a lot warmer out since yesterday and is not nearly as cold as it was earlier this week. After I took my jacket off, I felt better. Ankle was not hurting today. I felt dehydrated when I woke up. I have been trying to drink water throughout the day but still feel like my body is not getting enough. Today I am also very hungry. Once starting the My Fitness Pal earlier this week, I did not feel overly hungry. Today I feel like raiding the cupboards and I am glad it's only about two hours until dinner!
Saturday - 6 miles!
I felt great right from the start so I knew it was going to be a good run. I only stopped to hydrate and I had a powerbar gu packet around the 4th mile. I ran my 5 mile route, but I went all the way to Ewald and then back down Liberty. I walked about 10 minutes after I completed 6. It felt awesome to get this mileage in--it's been several months. I went over the calories because we had Christmas Eve dinner with the Vande Burgts. I really did not need that piece of pie. I wasn't even that hungry for the pie...if I had to do it all over again I would have had a half piece or skipped it all together. I knew I would go a little over Christmas & Christmas Eve. So trying not to beat myself up over it.
Sunday - Rest
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Pre-Marathon Training Week #2
Monday - Ran 3 miles
Thursday - Crunch Boot Camp - Abs - 32 minutes
Awful, awful morning with the kids. I got interrupted like six times. Constant bickering and fighting even with the TV on. Shut the TV off and put them in their rooms. I made Derek and Kara stay apart from one another--had to be in separate rooms from 10:30 AM until lunch time. It was good for Derek. He did better. Worse for Kara. She had constant temper tantrums. I was determined to finish my workout though. And I did. Thankfully they were angels in the afternoon and evening. What a crummy morning.
Friday - Ran 3.5 miles
I ran around noon. Now that Kuebler has sidewalks, it is much more runner friendly. I am surprised by all the runners I see now. It makes sense because there are few roads that connect Sunnyside to Commerical and Lone Oak to Sunnyside. No one wants to run on Boone because the hills are killer. Though I need do to them next week. It was a better run than earlier in the week. I felt pretty good.
Saturday - Ran 4 miles
I ran around noon again. Thankfully Rob did not mind playing taxi cab and pick up Hailey & Derek (with Kara in the car) and drop off Hailey again. He even took Kara and Derek to Roths to build a gingerbread house. I felt sluggish between the second and third mile. All in all it went really well. I ran Lone Oak to Valleywood to Sunnyside up Kuebler back to Lone Oak. Running on Kuebler is so much nicer with the sidewalks. Don't feel like I am hugging traffic anymore and being blown away by trucks. This is going to make marathon training easier.
Sunday - Rest
Probably should have run, but too lazy...
I did my regular route to Holder and back up Liberty. Tired. Exhausting. I was so not motivated to run at all. It's funny that sometimes makes the run go bad too. I didn't walk at all. Just kept moving sometimes at a very slow pace.
Tuesday - Rest
Still not motivated and came home from Bible Study a little later than expected. Plus I had to get some stuff done for Hailey's Christmas party at school. I was going to pop in an exercise DVD, but never got around to it.
Wednesday - Intervals - 8 x 400
Intervals kick my butt. They are so good for me. I really need to do them. I did three on city streets and five in the park by our house. Tough at times, but I felt really good afterwards. It's a nice break from a straight forward run. Still feel not motivated and "a little off" but I still feel tired from all the activity last week. Look forward to not having much at all next week.
Thursday - Crunch Boot Camp - Abs - 32 minutes
Awful, awful morning with the kids. I got interrupted like six times. Constant bickering and fighting even with the TV on. Shut the TV off and put them in their rooms. I made Derek and Kara stay apart from one another--had to be in separate rooms from 10:30 AM until lunch time. It was good for Derek. He did better. Worse for Kara. She had constant temper tantrums. I was determined to finish my workout though. And I did. Thankfully they were angels in the afternoon and evening. What a crummy morning.
Friday - Ran 3.5 miles
I ran around noon. Now that Kuebler has sidewalks, it is much more runner friendly. I am surprised by all the runners I see now. It makes sense because there are few roads that connect Sunnyside to Commerical and Lone Oak to Sunnyside. No one wants to run on Boone because the hills are killer. Though I need do to them next week. It was a better run than earlier in the week. I felt pretty good.
Saturday - Ran 4 miles
I ran around noon again. Thankfully Rob did not mind playing taxi cab and pick up Hailey & Derek (with Kara in the car) and drop off Hailey again. He even took Kara and Derek to Roths to build a gingerbread house. I felt sluggish between the second and third mile. All in all it went really well. I ran Lone Oak to Valleywood to Sunnyside up Kuebler back to Lone Oak. Running on Kuebler is so much nicer with the sidewalks. Don't feel like I am hugging traffic anymore and being blown away by trucks. This is going to make marathon training easier.
Sunday - Rest
Probably should have run, but too lazy...
Monday, December 5, 2011
Pre-Marathon Training Week #1
One year ago I was running my second marathon! Now a year later I am starting pre-marathon training for my third. I picked a tough week to start pre-training. I have something EVERY SINGLE night this week. This is probably my busiest week of the holiday season. Looking forward to next week when I have next to nothing.
Monday - 3 mile run and 10 minutes of strength training
I ran my 3 mile route to the Sumpter neighborhood. I did not feel as good today at all. I pushed my way through it and felt like I was going at turtle pace. I did 10 minutes of arm on the 10 Minute Solutions Target Toning. I know I should be abs too, but I have 100 things to get done this week. I am just happy I got a workout in!!
Tuesday - 3 miles
The running has been SO good for me because the pre-winter anxiety is starting to kick in. Handling it better this year! But had a few bad nights last week. Even though this week is insanely busy, I am getting good sleep. Running seems to help with that. Felt kind of weak and tired again today, but better than yesterday. I felt at my best around second half of the second mile. I ran around Sumpter Park and I like the quiet and peacefulness of that neighborhood and the small rolling hills that are easier to deal with when you start up running again. It's really cold outside, but I find the outside air refreshing. It's only in the 40's so compared to most places in the country in December--it's not that cold. Hailey went off to school today without wearing her coat. We had to make a detour to ILS on our way to Bible Study.
Wednesday - Tempo Run - about 30 minutes
I ran at a slow pace for about a mile, then sped up for another mile, walked probably 1/4 of a mile, and ran the rest of the way. I did the Ewald route. I forgot how the big the hills are. The last half of the run was the hardest. It still is really cold, but it has been clear all week. So I can't complain.
Thursday - Rest Day
Friday - Ran 3 miles
I ran at 4 PM and ran to Woodmansee Park. I ran through the park and through the woods. I love the short trail run. I was surprised how many people were in the woods walking dogs and playing frisbee golf. There were even people playing tennis and a few kids on the playground. And it's cold. I guess if there is no rain in Oregon, people still venture outside and stay out there. It was probably my best run all week. I felt really good. So glad I stuck with it. This has been a very, very busy weekend. Something every single night and morning.
Saturday - Rest
Super busy day!! Was hardly home.
Sunday - Rest
I had way too much to do and I NEEDED a nap. We were out late Saturday night and Kara decided to rise and shine at 5:45 AM. She stayed semi quiet in her room until around 6:15 AM. For some reason the other two were up at 6:30 which is highly unusual for a Sunday. I had to do some work on Christmas stuff to do before evening church.
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