Today has been incredibly full. It started off a little slow, mostly because I didn't get a good night's sleep because my daughter had another one of her night terrors. She slept with me, which makes for sleepless nights. She's kind of a bed hog. :-)
Since I moved today's strength training to yesterday, I still needed to do the 45 minutes of cross-training from yesterday, plus I had the 3 miles on the schedule to run. I started off this morning with the cross-training. I have a 40 minute workout DVD, so I did that. I know that doesn't equal 45 minutes of cross-training. So sue me. Whatever.
Then, after I took my daughter to school, I did my 3 miles. I have it mapped out where I can run, and it's not just 3 miles. I don't like to just stop in the middle of the sidewalk and try to judge if I've run 3 miles, so I end up just running to the stoplight. That pushes it to 3.2 miles every time. So, I guess that *sort of* makes up for the 5 minutes that I didn't do on the cross-training.
As an added bonus, on my run, I was yelled at by a car of teenaged boys. I assume that it was done to try to scare me or something. Sorry guys, FAIL. Yelling, "HEY!" out the window isn't going to scare me. What does scare me is the giant dog that barks every time I pass his yard. I know there's a privacy fence that he can't jump over, but his bark shakes me to the core. Every. Single. Time. You'd think I'd just cross the street and run on that side, but I haven't quite done that yet. Smart. I know.
Today's Successes:
Cross-training = 40 minutes
Today's run = 3.2 miles (3 miles running, 0.2 miles walking)
Total time on run = 31 minutes (!!)
-Kristin
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Week 8, Day 3: Joyful
On the schedule: 45 minutes, crosstraining
I accomplished 35 minutes. I did the free step and thought I'd set it to the correct number of minutes to have it add up to 45, but it was just 35. Alas, by the time I realized the error, I was done. Ten minutes isn't going to kill me.
Wii Fit
35 minutes
158 calories
I accomplished 35 minutes. I did the free step and thought I'd set it to the correct number of minutes to have it add up to 45, but it was just 35. Alas, by the time I realized the error, I was done. Ten minutes isn't going to kill me.
Wii Fit
35 minutes
158 calories
Week 8, Day 3: Kristin
Today's schedule has us doing 45 minutes of cross-training. I decided that I'd rather do that tomorrow morning instead and add it to my 3-mile run, so I'm going to do tomorrow's strength training today. Does any of that make sense? Probably not, but I'm just not feeling a 45 minute cross-training today.
Today's strengthening:
50 push-ups
100 oblique crunches
50 squats
100 calf raises
I'm telling you, those calf raises are extremely difficult. I have to break them up to be able to complete all of them. But I wanted to do more today since I'm moving my cross-training.
-Kristin
Today's strengthening:
50 push-ups
100 oblique crunches
50 squats
100 calf raises
I'm telling you, those calf raises are extremely difficult. I have to break them up to be able to complete all of them. But I wanted to do more today since I'm moving my cross-training.
-Kristin
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Week 8, Day 2: Joyful
Just 3 miles today. Nothing fancy.
I'd planned to do this one outside since the weather is a bit cooler. However, Bubba had surgery today, and Billy worked late. So I needed to do this one inside on the treadmill so Bubba wouldn't be by himself during recovery.
3 miles
55 minutes
343 calories burned
I'd planned to do this one outside since the weather is a bit cooler. However, Bubba had surgery today, and Billy worked late. So I needed to do this one inside on the treadmill so Bubba wouldn't be by himself during recovery.
3 miles
55 minutes
343 calories burned
Week 8, Day 2: Kristin
Today, we have a 3 mile run on the schedule. This week is sort of a "cool down week" as will be next week. All that means is that our longest run will be on Saturdays and it'll be 4 miles. I guess that's a breather, of sorts.
Today's run was amazing! About a quarter of a mile in, I felt like I needed to pee. I had two choices: turn around and use the bathroom at home (and possibly lose all momentum) or just tough it out. I chose to tough it out. I guess it worked because I finished faster than I think I ever have.
Today's run:
Total distance = 3.2 miles (all running)
Total time = 30 minutes (!!)
-Kristin
Today's run was amazing! About a quarter of a mile in, I felt like I needed to pee. I had two choices: turn around and use the bathroom at home (and possibly lose all momentum) or just tough it out. I chose to tough it out. I guess it worked because I finished faster than I think I ever have.
Today's run:
Total distance = 3.2 miles (all running)
Total time = 30 minutes (!!)
-Kristin
Monday, September 27, 2010
Week 8, Day 1: Joyful
Today was Strength Training & Stretching.
Since I didn't get Saturday's strength training in, I wanted to work it really hard today. My muscles are appropriately exhausted.
50 crunches
50 butterfly curls
50 shoulder presses
50 tricep extensions
50 lunges (25, ea. leg)
50 bicep curls
25 calf raises
15 push-ups
22 minutes strength training
+10 minutes stretching
166 calories burned
Since I didn't get Saturday's strength training in, I wanted to work it really hard today. My muscles are appropriately exhausted.
50 crunches
50 butterfly curls
50 shoulder presses
50 tricep extensions
50 lunges (25, ea. leg)
50 bicep curls
25 calf raises
15 push-ups
22 minutes strength training
+10 minutes stretching
166 calories burned
Week 8, Day 1: Kristin
Today is a typical Monday: stretch and strengthen.
I did 5 minutes of stretching.
Here's what I did for strengthening:
25 squats (my thighs were burning and knees were hurting from doing so many yesterday)
50 calf raises (those were twice as hard today because of yesterday)
25 push-ups (my left wrist was kinda sore)
50 oblique crunches (killer!!)
I know it sounds like I'm "Elizabeth Excuse" right now, but I'm not trying to be. I'm just trying to give an accurate depiction of what I'm dealing with while exercising. It's not always easy, even on "light" days like today. But I'm proud of myself for sticking with it. We're into Week 8 of training, and the Tulsa Run is only a little over a month away. We can do this!!
-Kristin
I did 5 minutes of stretching.
Here's what I did for strengthening:
25 squats (my thighs were burning and knees were hurting from doing so many yesterday)
50 calf raises (those were twice as hard today because of yesterday)
25 push-ups (my left wrist was kinda sore)
50 oblique crunches (killer!!)
I know it sounds like I'm "Elizabeth Excuse" right now, but I'm not trying to be. I'm just trying to give an accurate depiction of what I'm dealing with while exercising. It's not always easy, even on "light" days like today. But I'm proud of myself for sticking with it. We're into Week 8 of training, and the Tulsa Run is only a little over a month away. We can do this!!
-Kristin
Week 7, Day 7: Joyful
(Yesterday)
On the schedule: 50 minutes of crosstraining + strength training left over from Saturday
My legs were mega-sore from Saturday's race, so I was literally hobbling around the house. I managed to get in 50 minutes on the Wii Fit. About halfway into the workout, my legs had loosened up some. The boxing workout form is kind of a half-lunge, and that was excruciating at first, but ended up being really good. And it burns lots of calories!
I never did fit in the strengh training from Saturday. So, like Kristin, I'm asking you not to judge. DON'T YOU DO IT!
Wii Fit - 50 minutes
210 calories
On the schedule: 50 minutes of crosstraining + strength training left over from Saturday
My legs were mega-sore from Saturday's race, so I was literally hobbling around the house. I managed to get in 50 minutes on the Wii Fit. About halfway into the workout, my legs had loosened up some. The boxing workout form is kind of a half-lunge, and that was excruciating at first, but ended up being really good. And it burns lots of calories!
I never did fit in the strengh training from Saturday. So, like Kristin, I'm asking you not to judge. DON'T YOU DO IT!
Wii Fit - 50 minutes
210 calories
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Week 7, Day 7: Kristin
Today's schedule has us doing 50 minutes of cross training. I also had my strength training from yesterday to do.
Here's what I did for strengthening:
50 push-ups
50 crunches
50 calf raises
50 squats
For my cross training, I did 20 minutes of yard work with my mom this afternoon. We were moving large tree limbs, walking, and cleaning up their land. It wasn't high impact, but it was work. I had planned on doing 30 minutes of jump rope, but 2 things happened. I did do 5 minutes of it, but my toes are incredibly sore from yesterday's race and the lingering blisters from Thursday. They are hurting pretty bad. Also, after having 2 children, my bladder doesn't have the best control, so needless to say, I wasn't enjoying the jumping experience. I'll try again to do jump roping, but it'll have to be another day.
I guess I only got through 25 minutes of my 50 minute cross training, but I did do something. And my strengthening was more intense than I've done in awhile, so I'm satisfied with today's workout.
Don't judge me.
-Kristin
Here's what I did for strengthening:
50 push-ups
50 crunches
50 calf raises
50 squats
For my cross training, I did 20 minutes of yard work with my mom this afternoon. We were moving large tree limbs, walking, and cleaning up their land. It wasn't high impact, but it was work. I had planned on doing 30 minutes of jump rope, but 2 things happened. I did do 5 minutes of it, but my toes are incredibly sore from yesterday's race and the lingering blisters from Thursday. They are hurting pretty bad. Also, after having 2 children, my bladder doesn't have the best control, so needless to say, I wasn't enjoying the jumping experience. I'll try again to do jump roping, but it'll have to be another day.
I guess I only got through 25 minutes of my 50 minute cross training, but I did do something. And my strengthening was more intense than I've done in awhile, so I'm satisfied with today's workout.
Don't judge me.
-Kristin
Week 7, Day 6: Kristin
As Joy already stated, yesterday was the Komen Race for the Cure. My personal goal was to run the entire 5K. I haven't ever done that before, so I wanted to see if I could. I didn't care what my time was, I just wanted to say that I ran an entire 5K. And guess what...I did!! It wasn't always easy, but I just pushed myself.
Each time I came to the water station, I told myself, "Don't stop. Just keep going, or you'll lose all your momentum." So, even though I was very thirsty and really wanted some water, I just kept going. It really paid off, too. My official time was 32:49, which was a 10:34 min/mile pace. That's my best time ever, and it's also my best pace yet. I couldn't be more excited! I just can't believe that I did it.
-Kristin
Side note: At the end, I saw this guy, who was in pretty decent shape, right ahead of me and decided that I was going to try to beat him. I kicked it up a lot and ended up crossing the finish line, right in front of him. I barely beat him, but I beat him nonetheless. :-)
Each time I came to the water station, I told myself, "Don't stop. Just keep going, or you'll lose all your momentum." So, even though I was very thirsty and really wanted some water, I just kept going. It really paid off, too. My official time was 32:49, which was a 10:34 min/mile pace. That's my best time ever, and it's also my best pace yet. I couldn't be more excited! I just can't believe that I did it.
-Kristin
Side note: At the end, I saw this guy, who was in pretty decent shape, right ahead of me and decided that I was going to try to beat him. I kicked it up a lot and ended up crossing the finish line, right in front of him. I barely beat him, but I beat him nonetheless. :-)
Week 7, Day 6: Joyful
Yesterday was a FANTASTIC day in the Two Girls Run a Half-Marathon world!
Kristin and I used the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k as our training for the day. We made our own team shirts ("Team Bossy Pants"), and even had our own cheering section.
Because I've been doing my training on the treadmill, I needed something to help regulate my pace out in the "real world." I found an pedometer app with which you can set a chime to sound out at whatever pace you set it to. I set it to 14-minute miles and had it play over my running playlist of music.
This little app helped me tremendously! My last two races I would start jogging having no idea how fast I was going, then I'd tire myself out, walk a ways, then go way too fast again. This app allowed me to RUN THE ENTIRE 5K!!! This is a first! I only walked a couple of times, namely when I approached the water stations.
Let me repeat that. I had strep throat a week and a half ago, and yesterday I RAN 3.1 MILES!!
Because there were 14,000 runners and this was a charity event, there were a ton of spectators just cheering the runners on, including the cheer squads from the local high schools. Whenever I saw a line of cheerers, I took the opportunity to high-five each and every one of them. It was great since, as most of you know, I'm kinda the High Five Queen. I probably got 100+ high fives. It was a great feeling to have that extra support.
In the end, my official time was 46:11, which is just shy of a 15-minute mile. Apparently my pacer is just a few seconds off. Even though this isn't my best 5k time, I achieved something new by running the entire course, so I am super stoked about that.
Today I am incredibly sore. Totally worth it to know that I've accomplished something I never I'd be able to do.
3.1 miles
46 minutes
342 calories burned
Kristin and I used the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k as our training for the day. We made our own team shirts ("Team Bossy Pants"), and even had our own cheering section.
Because I've been doing my training on the treadmill, I needed something to help regulate my pace out in the "real world." I found an pedometer app with which you can set a chime to sound out at whatever pace you set it to. I set it to 14-minute miles and had it play over my running playlist of music.
This little app helped me tremendously! My last two races I would start jogging having no idea how fast I was going, then I'd tire myself out, walk a ways, then go way too fast again. This app allowed me to RUN THE ENTIRE 5K!!! This is a first! I only walked a couple of times, namely when I approached the water stations.
Let me repeat that. I had strep throat a week and a half ago, and yesterday I RAN 3.1 MILES!!
Because there were 14,000 runners and this was a charity event, there were a ton of spectators just cheering the runners on, including the cheer squads from the local high schools. Whenever I saw a line of cheerers, I took the opportunity to high-five each and every one of them. It was great since, as most of you know, I'm kinda the High Five Queen. I probably got 100+ high fives. It was a great feeling to have that extra support.
In the end, my official time was 46:11, which is just shy of a 15-minute mile. Apparently my pacer is just a few seconds off. Even though this isn't my best 5k time, I achieved something new by running the entire course, so I am super stoked about that.
Today I am incredibly sore. Totally worth it to know that I've accomplished something I never I'd be able to do.
3.1 miles
46 minutes
342 calories burned
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Week 7, Day 4: Kristin
Well, today's schedule has us doing 3 miles + strength training. BUT, since Joyful and I are doing the Komen Race for the Cure this Saturday, we've decided to move our long run of 6 miles (which was scheduled for Saturday) to today. Logically speaking, not a terrible idea. For me, it was stupid!
I'm fine, but my legs are incredibly sore and tired. Not only did I run 6 miles today, but I ran 4 yesterday. So, in two days, I ran 10 miles. Am I nuts or what?!? The "fun" part of it is, that once I got home and was taking all of my running gear off to get in the shower, I looked down and my sock was a little discolored. So, when I took my sock off, I noticed what the problem was. My toe was bleeding. Guess I'm officially a runner now! Apparently my toenail was rubbing one of my toes so much that it cut into it. My nails aren't long or anything gross like that, it was just the constant agitation from two days of long runs. Needless to say, I was grossed out, kind of shocked, and actually a little impressed.
Today's run:
Total distance = 6.1 miles: 5.2 running, 0.9 walking
Total time = Ready for it??? 74 minutes (!!!!!!!!)
Side note: I really enjoy running. Seriously. But I think I'm going to have to start icing my knees after our long runs or I'm not going to enjoy it for much longer.
-Kristin
I'm fine, but my legs are incredibly sore and tired. Not only did I run 6 miles today, but I ran 4 yesterday. So, in two days, I ran 10 miles. Am I nuts or what?!? The "fun" part of it is, that once I got home and was taking all of my running gear off to get in the shower, I looked down and my sock was a little discolored. So, when I took my sock off, I noticed what the problem was. My toe was bleeding. Guess I'm officially a runner now! Apparently my toenail was rubbing one of my toes so much that it cut into it. My nails aren't long or anything gross like that, it was just the constant agitation from two days of long runs. Needless to say, I was grossed out, kind of shocked, and actually a little impressed.
Today's run:
Total distance = 6.1 miles: 5.2 running, 0.9 walking
Total time = Ready for it??? 74 minutes (!!!!!!!!)
Side note: I really enjoy running. Seriously. But I think I'm going to have to start icing my knees after our long runs or I'm not going to enjoy it for much longer.
-Kristin
Week 7, Day 4: Joyful
I JUST WALKED SIX MILES!
I am tired as all get out, but I feel good. This was actually a jump in mileage for me, since I broke up the five miles we had to do last Saturday. So, I jumped from four to six miles. It was definitely a challenge of endurance, but I worked at a strong, brisk pace for the whole distance.
At mile four I tried a berry-flavored goo packet for nutrition. The consistency was gross, but it was gone in two swallows. Because this is my longest distance to date, I don't know how it helped me. Not to say that it didn't, I just have nothing to compare it to.
ALSO! There was a Code Brown situation a mile in. Thank GOD it's too hot to be outside today, because that would have ruined my momentum.
Tomorrow's a rest day, then Saturday is the Race for the Cure 5k.
Here's the rundown for today:
6 miles
1 hour, 59 minutes
746 calories!
I am tired as all get out, but I feel good. This was actually a jump in mileage for me, since I broke up the five miles we had to do last Saturday. So, I jumped from four to six miles. It was definitely a challenge of endurance, but I worked at a strong, brisk pace for the whole distance.
At mile four I tried a berry-flavored goo packet for nutrition. The consistency was gross, but it was gone in two swallows. Because this is my longest distance to date, I don't know how it helped me. Not to say that it didn't, I just have nothing to compare it to.
ALSO! There was a Code Brown situation a mile in. Thank GOD it's too hot to be outside today, because that would have ruined my momentum.
Tomorrow's a rest day, then Saturday is the Race for the Cure 5k.
Here's the rundown for today:
6 miles
1 hour, 59 minutes
746 calories!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Week 7, Day 3: Joyful
On the schedule: 40 minutes crosstraining
What I did: 40 minutes of Wii Fit
198 calories burned
I did some different things on the Wii than normal. I tried out the Free Step, which allows you to basically do step aerobics for your desired length of time. You get to choose the pace. I chose the fastest pace at 10 minutes. I'm sure I looked dumb, but I was moving my arms and doing sidesteps to increase the number of muscles used and calories burned.
I also did the Expert Level of boxing. It was over 10 minutes long (the regular one is just 3 minutes), and has moves that require more coordination. I got the hang of it after a few minutes.
Burned a few more calories than I normally do on the Wii in this amount of time, so I'll continue mixing it up and doing the exercises that burn those calories.
GREAT workout! I feel great for the first time in a while.
What I did: 40 minutes of Wii Fit
198 calories burned
I did some different things on the Wii than normal. I tried out the Free Step, which allows you to basically do step aerobics for your desired length of time. You get to choose the pace. I chose the fastest pace at 10 minutes. I'm sure I looked dumb, but I was moving my arms and doing sidesteps to increase the number of muscles used and calories burned.
I also did the Expert Level of boxing. It was over 10 minutes long (the regular one is just 3 minutes), and has moves that require more coordination. I got the hang of it after a few minutes.
Burned a few more calories than I normally do on the Wii in this amount of time, so I'll continue mixing it up and doing the exercises that burn those calories.
GREAT workout! I feel great for the first time in a while.
Week 7, Day 3 (Again): Kristin
So, I just completed the second half of my training day. I wasn't able to run as long as I would have liked, but that's acceptable considering how sick I was yesterday. I was really feeling it out there, too. It was very hot and humid today, which is frustrating since it's the end of September and I was hoping we'd have some much cooler weather already.
Any-who, my time was really great and I can't imagine what it would have been if I had run more of it.
Today's run:
Total distance = 4 miles: 3.3 running, 0.7 walking
Total time = 48 minutes
Side note: I almost lost my lunch quite a few times out there. That's why there is more walking than normal. I can't wait until I can run the entire 4 miles without stopping to walk any.
-Kristin
Any-who, my time was really great and I can't imagine what it would have been if I had run more of it.
Today's run:
Total distance = 4 miles: 3.3 running, 0.7 walking
Total time = 48 minutes
Side note: I almost lost my lunch quite a few times out there. That's why there is more walking than normal. I can't wait until I can run the entire 4 miles without stopping to walk any.
-Kristin
Week 7, Day 3: Kristin
Yesterday, I was completely miserable. I had some sort of stomach issue where I couldn't keep anything in me, and my stomach was cramping terribly. Needless to say, I was not able to do my 4-mile run yesterday. Today's schedule calls for 40 minutes of cross-training. What I had planned to do was do the 4 miles today and move the cross-training to Friday. Well, I forgot that I'm volunteering at my daughter's school during what would be my work-out time on Friday. So, instead, Reese and I went for a nice, slow bike ride. It took us all of the 40 minutes to go about 1.3 miles, but I really didn't care. I don't want to push it too hard this morning, and I'm still not sure how I'll be able to make it through this afternoon's run. We shall see.
Today's cross-training:
Total time = 40 minutes (on the bike with my Reesey)
Total distance = WHO CARES?!?
**I will add another post once I finish the run. Stay tuned.**
Side note: Reese was such a trooper! She did so well. I'm so incredibly proud of her!! AND, she's got to be about the cutest little bike rider I've ever seen, especially with her helmet, bell, and streamers from the handle bars. :-) Love it!!
-Kristin
Today's cross-training:
Total time = 40 minutes (on the bike with my Reesey)
Total distance = WHO CARES?!?
**I will add another post once I finish the run. Stay tuned.**
Side note: Reese was such a trooper! She did so well. I'm so incredibly proud of her!! AND, she's got to be about the cutest little bike rider I've ever seen, especially with her helmet, bell, and streamers from the handle bars. :-) Love it!!
-Kristin
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Week 7, Day 2: Joyful
I walked all but about five minutes of the four miles on the schedule today. I tried amping it up a bit, but I think it's still a bit too soon, as it was really painful. I wanted to stop and rest after 1.5 miles, but I slowed down instead. Going at a 3 mph pace felt much better, but it was still a difficult workout. I am just trying to walk the line between listening to my body and pushing myself to achieve more.
4 miles, 80 minutes
502 calories burned
4 miles, 80 minutes
502 calories burned
Monday, September 20, 2010
Week 7: Day 1: Joyful
Easy day. Just strength training and stretching.
My shoulders and back were really tense because of stress, so I only did one set of weight exercises.
25 crunches
25 bicep curls
50 tricep extensions
25 leg lifts, each leg
50 shoulder presses
+ stretching
Total: 15 minutes
calories burned: 70
My shoulders and back were really tense because of stress, so I only did one set of weight exercises.
25 crunches
25 bicep curls
50 tricep extensions
25 leg lifts, each leg
50 shoulder presses
+ stretching
Total: 15 minutes
calories burned: 70
Week 7, Day 1: Kristin
I'm not feeling so hot today. I lost all of my energy yesterday afternoon. I was dragging, BIG TIME, and just could not do my cross-training. I've never felt that drained before. I'm not really sure what happened, but I'm still feeling the lingering effects this morning.
To sort of "make up" for not doing my cross-training, though, I decided to do my strength training twice. I know it's not the same, but I did feel less like a schlub for doing extra today. I'm wondering if I've got a migraine coming on. I've got nausea and a pretty intense headache, and then there's the lack of energy. Hmm....
Today's workout:
Stretching = 5 minutes
Strengthening = 48 minutes
Side note: I don't think I need to go to the doctor, but I really hope I'm not coming down with something. It's only about 40 days until the Tulsa Run. I can't afford to lose any training time.
-Kristin
To sort of "make up" for not doing my cross-training, though, I decided to do my strength training twice. I know it's not the same, but I did feel less like a schlub for doing extra today. I'm wondering if I've got a migraine coming on. I've got nausea and a pretty intense headache, and then there's the lack of energy. Hmm....
Today's workout:
Stretching = 5 minutes
Strengthening = 48 minutes
Side note: I don't think I need to go to the doctor, but I really hope I'm not coming down with something. It's only about 40 days until the Tulsa Run. I can't afford to lose any training time.
-Kristin
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Week 6, Day 7: Joyful
I am really feeling it today. My voice is still hoarse, I am crazy lethargic, and just want to sleep. My body wasn't looking forward to exercise, but my mind was.
I decided to take it easy again today and just did some more easy walking on the treadmill. Have to slowly get my body back into the habit of moving.
I'm praying that tomorrow I feel better. No cardio tomorrow, so that's good.
40 minutes walking
Distance: 1.85 miles
Calories burned: 216
I decided to take it easy again today and just did some more easy walking on the treadmill. Have to slowly get my body back into the habit of moving.
I'm praying that tomorrow I feel better. No cardio tomorrow, so that's good.
40 minutes walking
Distance: 1.85 miles
Calories burned: 216
Week 6, Day 6: Joyful
Finally! A workout post from me!
This is actually for yesterday's workout. Like Kristin I was just too tired to post last night.
I am *still* suffering the lingering effects of strep throat, unfortunately. The doctor told me that I might be able to do the five miles that was on the schedule, but that I just had to listen to my body and be careful. I knew going in that I'd have to take it really easy. I did two easy miles yesterday morning in about 45 minutes. I didn't push myself at all and felt pretty good after I was done.
Kristin and Cory came over later in the day and the three of us went to the apartment gym to workout together. We'd wanted to go outside, but between my illness and the heat, I really didn't think it was a good idea. I finished my last three miles in just under an hour.
My overall time is horrible, but I have talked myself into being content with the fact that I still managed to walk five miles after being really sick. Yesterday was noteworthy not only because it had the first 5-miler on our schedule, but it was also the first time Kristin and I have ever trained together. I lament the fact that I wasn't able to push myself harder.
Five miles, nonetheless. It's great to start to get back into the workout routine. I've really missed it.
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Calories burned: 589!!
This is actually for yesterday's workout. Like Kristin I was just too tired to post last night.
I am *still* suffering the lingering effects of strep throat, unfortunately. The doctor told me that I might be able to do the five miles that was on the schedule, but that I just had to listen to my body and be careful. I knew going in that I'd have to take it really easy. I did two easy miles yesterday morning in about 45 minutes. I didn't push myself at all and felt pretty good after I was done.
Kristin and Cory came over later in the day and the three of us went to the apartment gym to workout together. We'd wanted to go outside, but between my illness and the heat, I really didn't think it was a good idea. I finished my last three miles in just under an hour.
My overall time is horrible, but I have talked myself into being content with the fact that I still managed to walk five miles after being really sick. Yesterday was noteworthy not only because it had the first 5-miler on our schedule, but it was also the first time Kristin and I have ever trained together. I lament the fact that I wasn't able to push myself harder.
Five miles, nonetheless. It's great to start to get back into the workout routine. I've really missed it.
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Calories burned: 589!!
Week 6, Day 6: Kristin
I did this yesterday, with Joy, but got home too late to post this last night. It was our 5 mile run day, and I was really, really looking forward to it. I've been looking forward to it all week. I know, I know, I'm a sicko. But that's how far I've come in all of this.
We went to the gym at Joy's apartment complex. I haven't done anything on a treadmill in months. I prefer running outside to anything else, so it was a bit of an adjustment for me. It wasn't bad or anything, just not what I'm used to.
Today's run:
Total distance = 5 miles: 4.6 running, 0.4 walking (!!)
Total time = 58 minutes (the treadmill said 67 minutes, but we weren't even in the gym for that long so...)
Side note: I still prefer running outside to running on a treadmill. I can go faster on a treadmill, but there's something about being outside, in nature, that just feels amazing when I'm running. I love it. I look forward to it. Weird.
-Kristin
We went to the gym at Joy's apartment complex. I haven't done anything on a treadmill in months. I prefer running outside to anything else, so it was a bit of an adjustment for me. It wasn't bad or anything, just not what I'm used to.
Today's run:
Total distance = 5 miles: 4.6 running, 0.4 walking (!!)
Total time = 58 minutes (the treadmill said 67 minutes, but we weren't even in the gym for that long so...)
Side note: I still prefer running outside to running on a treadmill. I can go faster on a treadmill, but there's something about being outside, in nature, that just feels amazing when I'm running. I love it. I look forward to it. Weird.
-Kristin
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Week 6, Day 4: Kristin
Here's what I did for today.
Today's strengthening was done after my run. Probably not my wisest decision, but at least it's done. I did my own, modified version of some of the sets and struggled through 6 minutes of strengthening. Not great, but it's done.
Today's run, on the other hand, is something of sort of a miracle. I ran longer than the 3 miles because I wanted to run into town again, like I did on Tuesday. So, I ended up running 3.3 miles (and only walked 0.1 of it).
Today's strengthening:
Total time = 6 minutes ( :-( )
Today's run:
Total distance = 3.3 miles: 3.2 running, 0.1 walking
Total time = DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......................31 minutes!!
Check that out!
-Kristin
Today's strengthening was done after my run. Probably not my wisest decision, but at least it's done. I did my own, modified version of some of the sets and struggled through 6 minutes of strengthening. Not great, but it's done.
Today's run, on the other hand, is something of sort of a miracle. I ran longer than the 3 miles because I wanted to run into town again, like I did on Tuesday. So, I ended up running 3.3 miles (and only walked 0.1 of it).
Today's strengthening:
Total time = 6 minutes ( :-( )
Today's run:
Total distance = 3.3 miles: 3.2 running, 0.1 walking
Total time = DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......................31 minutes!!
Check that out!
-Kristin
Week 6, Day 3: Kristin
Apparently I had a brain lapse and forgot to post this yesterday. So, today there will be 2 posts from me.
Today was a 40 minute cross-training day. My daughter was sick, running a fever, so she stayed home from school. That meant that I wasn't able to get in my alone workout time. So, I had to wait until she was feeling a little better and didn't need constant monitoring so that I could carve out 40 minutes to do the workout video.
My son watched me do it, and I caught him laughing at me a couple of times. That little stinker! He couldn't make it through it the last time they did it with me, but he can make fun of me?!? Just like his daddy!
So, my cross-training was completed yesterday...in case you were wondering. I just had a major brain fart and forgot to post this.
-Kristin
Today was a 40 minute cross-training day. My daughter was sick, running a fever, so she stayed home from school. That meant that I wasn't able to get in my alone workout time. So, I had to wait until she was feeling a little better and didn't need constant monitoring so that I could carve out 40 minutes to do the workout video.
My son watched me do it, and I caught him laughing at me a couple of times. That little stinker! He couldn't make it through it the last time they did it with me, but he can make fun of me?!? Just like his daddy!
So, my cross-training was completed yesterday...in case you were wondering. I just had a major brain fart and forgot to post this.
-Kristin
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Out of the Loop
Well, the sore throat I started out with on Saturday night is actually strep. Aside from feeling physically run down, I am mentally beat down, too. This is my second week without a workout, and I see Kristin killing it every day, and I just feel left behind.
The doctor said I should be able to at least complete 5 miles on Saturday, but I just have to listen to my body. It's really frustrating because I really want to be able to try to set a PR at the Race for the Cure 5k. With the two weeks off, then recovery next week, I fear I'm going to be in no shape for that.
I realize it's not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things - which is the Tulsa Run and the Half Marathon in January, but it's really difficult to be forced to sit on the sidelines without a choice while your partner kills each and every workout.
All that being said, I have to use apply my favorite saying, here: "S.I.U." I have to just suck it up, and work with what I've got.
I'm never going to give up.
The doctor said I should be able to at least complete 5 miles on Saturday, but I just have to listen to my body. It's really frustrating because I really want to be able to try to set a PR at the Race for the Cure 5k. With the two weeks off, then recovery next week, I fear I'm going to be in no shape for that.
I realize it's not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things - which is the Tulsa Run and the Half Marathon in January, but it's really difficult to be forced to sit on the sidelines without a choice while your partner kills each and every workout.
All that being said, I have to use apply my favorite saying, here: "S.I.U." I have to just suck it up, and work with what I've got.
I'm never going to give up.
Week 6, Day 2: Kristin
Today's run really kicked my butt. Big time. We haven't had a run that was more than 2 miles in over 2 weeks. Today's run is a 4-miler. I'm telling you...it was rough.
I walked a lot more than I thought I would. And the wind was brutal on the second half of the run. I'm not trying to make excuses, because I still had an okay time, but sheesh!
Today's Run:
Total distance = 4.1 miles (I ran a little more than the 4 miles because I mapped out my run and this was the best I could get): 3.25 running, 0.85 walking
Total time = 48 minutes (not terrible)
Side note: It was kinda cool running through town. I will definitely do that again. It's a nice change of pace from just running in my neighborhood.
-Kristin
I walked a lot more than I thought I would. And the wind was brutal on the second half of the run. I'm not trying to make excuses, because I still had an okay time, but sheesh!
Today's Run:
Total distance = 4.1 miles (I ran a little more than the 4 miles because I mapped out my run and this was the best I could get): 3.25 running, 0.85 walking
Total time = 48 minutes (not terrible)
Side note: It was kinda cool running through town. I will definitely do that again. It's a nice change of pace from just running in my neighborhood.
-Kristin
Monday, September 13, 2010
Week 6, Day 1: Kristin
This week, we're really going to step it up. We have a 4 mile run tomorrow, a 3-miler plus strength on Thursday, and then our long run on Saturday is a 5 mile run. As sick as this may sound, I'm actually looking forward to Saturday's run. I just want to see how much of it I can run. I know, I know. Who actually looks forward to running 5 whole miles? Well, I never thought I would, but surprisingly I do. :-)
Today's schedule has us doing stretching and strengthening.
Today's stretching = 5 minutes
Today's strengthening = 24 minutes (my abs needed it today!)
Side note: I am so glad that today is a "light" day. My right heel is a bit sore. Not sure what the deal is, but I'm glad I'm not running on it today.
-Kristin
Today's schedule has us doing stretching and strengthening.
Today's stretching = 5 minutes
Today's strengthening = 24 minutes (my abs needed it today!)
Side note: I am so glad that today is a "light" day. My right heel is a bit sore. Not sure what the deal is, but I'm glad I'm not running on it today.
-Kristin
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Week 5, Day 7: Kristin
Yesterday, being a female really wiped me out. I'm not going to go into detail, but you get the picture. It was a rough one. So, I chose not to do my run yesterday, instead putting it off until this morning. I was able to do my run, and had every intention of doing my 40 minutes of cross-training, but wasn't able to do both. I did hang out at the park with my children for 45 minutes this afternoon, although I wasn't doing much activity. It doesn't count, but at least I wasn't completely inactive today.
Today's Run:
Total distance = 2 miles: 1.9 miles running, 0.1 mile walking (my knee felt weird for a bit in there)
Total time = 21 minutes
Side note: I had a cute little dachshund come up to me today while on my run. I wasn't sure if he was going to bite me or just watch me run past. He looked at me kinda funny, then turned around and walked in the other direction. It was very cute!
-Kristin
Today's Run:
Total distance = 2 miles: 1.9 miles running, 0.1 mile walking (my knee felt weird for a bit in there)
Total time = 21 minutes
Side note: I had a cute little dachshund come up to me today while on my run. I wasn't sure if he was going to bite me or just watch me run past. He looked at me kinda funny, then turned around and walked in the other direction. It was very cute!
-Kristin
Checking in
Okay, so it's been a week since I've checked in. It's also been a week since I've worked out. I have had a nasty stomach bug all week, and have had really bad nausea. Yesterday I was able to eat three meals again, and only felt sick after one of them. However, last night my throat got sore and I feel like crap today. I'm hoping that it's just allergies, because I really don't want to have to take any more time off from my training schedule. I have a 5k in less than two weeks, and I just can't afford to miss any more workouts.
Anyhoo, that's where I've been. I miss my running time, and am anxious to get back to it.
Anyhoo, that's where I've been. I miss my running time, and am anxious to get back to it.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Week 5, Day 4: Kristin
Today was my second running day with my new shoes. My arches are kind of hurting a bit. I think I'll go back to Fleet Feet this weekend and buy some arch support things. Can't think of their name right now...
Also, my knees were a bit sore today. I didn't wear my knee brace, so that's probably what the deal is, but it could also be that I need some more arch support.
Today's Run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes
Today's Strengthening:
Total time = 12 minutes: all ab workout because my knees are sore
-Kristin
Also, my knees were a bit sore today. I didn't wear my knee brace, so that's probably what the deal is, but it could also be that I need some more arch support.
Today's Run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes
Today's Strengthening:
Total time = 12 minutes: all ab workout because my knees are sore
-Kristin
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Week 5, Day 3: Kristin
Since it's been rainy all day, I decided to do the workout video again for cross-training. This time, I had a little extra motivation. I had two helpers with my workout. Only one stuck it out 'til the end. Little Man couldn't handle it apparently. But Miss Reesey sure was a trooper. And she was so stinkin' cute. It's a dance workout DVD, and she was trying sooooo hard. I was laughing while working out because she's so funny! I hope that added to the calorie burning. ;-)
Thanks for the laughs and the "help," Sissy! Love you!!
Total workout time = 35 minutes
-Kristin
Thanks for the laughs and the "help," Sissy! Love you!!
Total workout time = 35 minutes
-Kristin
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Week 5, Day 2: Kristin
Today, I went to Fleet Feet and bought myself some good running shoes. I tried on several pair, after the guy watched me run on the treadmill to see what jacked up things my feet do while I run, and we finally found the right pair. Amazingly, they ended up being a pair of Adidas. I have never worn Adidas running shoes. Honestly, though, they feel like I don't even have any shoes on, which the guy at the store assured me was a great sign.
Let me tell you, I LOVE THESE SHOES!! They don't look fantastic, but they sure feel it. It was one of the best runs I've had. My calf muscles felt like they'd been worked out more than ever today. I'm not sure if that's from the shoes or what, but I'm very pleased.
Today's run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes (!!)
Side note: I came extra close to runner's trots today. I should have waited longer after lunch to run, and I probably really shouldn't have eaten Pei Wei for lunch. Didn't happen, but came very close. Very. Close.
-Kristin
Let me tell you, I LOVE THESE SHOES!! They don't look fantastic, but they sure feel it. It was one of the best runs I've had. My calf muscles felt like they'd been worked out more than ever today. I'm not sure if that's from the shoes or what, but I'm very pleased.
Today's run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes (!!)
Side note: I came extra close to runner's trots today. I should have waited longer after lunch to run, and I probably really shouldn't have eaten Pei Wei for lunch. Didn't happen, but came very close. Very. Close.
-Kristin
Week 4: Days 5-7: Joyful
Wow, I'm really glad last week was a light week - it was just really hectic, hence the belated posting.
Friday I walked the two miles on the schedule, then the extra mile I had left over from Wednesday.
Saturday Billy and I were out all day, and when we got back to the house I had a migraine. I crashed at 8pm without having done an official workout for the day. (Although Billy and I did a LOT of walking around earlier in the day.)
So, on Sunday I was left with a 40-minute cross training session and a two-mile walk/run. I felt great Sunday morning and was ambitious, so I did 40 minutes of Wii Fit aerobics and then hopped right onto the treadmill for the 2-mile walk. The walk was easy, but because I had been going for over an hour non-stop, the last 10 minutes of the walk were bad. I had no energy (despite the slow speed) and was pretty shaky when I finished. I needed to have some food or some type of fuel somewhere in there.
Rundown:
Friday-
3 mile walk, 58 minutes, 361 calories burned
Sunday-
Wii Fit, 40 minutes, 171 calories burned
2 mile walk, 42 minutes, 232 calories burned
That afternoon I did a bunch of stretching. I'm still impressed with my increased flexibility as the weeks wear on.
Here we are, now, in Week 5 (I can't believe it!), and the Race for the Cure 5k is two and a half weeks away and the Tulsa Run is just seven and a half weeks away! NINE FREAKIN MILES!!
We got this.
Friday I walked the two miles on the schedule, then the extra mile I had left over from Wednesday.
Saturday Billy and I were out all day, and when we got back to the house I had a migraine. I crashed at 8pm without having done an official workout for the day. (Although Billy and I did a LOT of walking around earlier in the day.)
So, on Sunday I was left with a 40-minute cross training session and a two-mile walk/run. I felt great Sunday morning and was ambitious, so I did 40 minutes of Wii Fit aerobics and then hopped right onto the treadmill for the 2-mile walk. The walk was easy, but because I had been going for over an hour non-stop, the last 10 minutes of the walk were bad. I had no energy (despite the slow speed) and was pretty shaky when I finished. I needed to have some food or some type of fuel somewhere in there.
Rundown:
Friday-
3 mile walk, 58 minutes, 361 calories burned
Sunday-
Wii Fit, 40 minutes, 171 calories burned
2 mile walk, 42 minutes, 232 calories burned
That afternoon I did a bunch of stretching. I'm still impressed with my increased flexibility as the weeks wear on.
Here we are, now, in Week 5 (I can't believe it!), and the Race for the Cure 5k is two and a half weeks away and the Tulsa Run is just seven and a half weeks away! NINE FREAKIN MILES!!
We got this.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Week 5, Day 1: Kristin
Well, this is supposed to be a repeat of last week's schedule. Here's to hoping it's a much smoother week for both of us.
Today's stretching and strength training:
Stretching time = 5 minutes
Strength training time = 24 minutes
-Kristin
Today's stretching and strength training:
Stretching time = 5 minutes
Strength training time = 24 minutes
-Kristin
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Week 4, Day 7: Kristin
I have had to be creative all week when it comes to this training schedule. Having my son home three out of the five school days has thrown a wrench into everything, so I did the best I could this week.
Here's what I had left to do this week: Saturday's 2 mile run and today's 40 minute cross-training.
Here's what I did: I ran 2 miles and then decided that mowing the lawn could count as my cross-training. I don't care what anyone else says, pushing the lawn mower back and forth is quite a workout, especially on a sloped front yard.
Today's run didn't go smoothly. While I was able to run all of it, and in a good time, I almost bit it out there...hard! Apparently my foot struck a part of the sidewalk that I always seem to avoid well. Today, my toe clipped that part that was sticking up and I almost tumbled to the ground. I was able to keep myself up, and going forward, but my toe sure is killing me after that whole debacle.
Mowing the lawn was another complete fiasco. I had fully intended to do both front and back, but now I can't because right as I was finishing up the front lawn, I stepped in a hole and twisted my ankle. Luckily we've got a day to rest (-ish) so that I don't have to run on it right away. So, I got my workouts in, but they weren't pretty.
Today's cross-training = 40 minutes (barely)
Today's run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes
-Kristin
Here's what I had left to do this week: Saturday's 2 mile run and today's 40 minute cross-training.
Here's what I did: I ran 2 miles and then decided that mowing the lawn could count as my cross-training. I don't care what anyone else says, pushing the lawn mower back and forth is quite a workout, especially on a sloped front yard.
Today's run didn't go smoothly. While I was able to run all of it, and in a good time, I almost bit it out there...hard! Apparently my foot struck a part of the sidewalk that I always seem to avoid well. Today, my toe clipped that part that was sticking up and I almost tumbled to the ground. I was able to keep myself up, and going forward, but my toe sure is killing me after that whole debacle.
Mowing the lawn was another complete fiasco. I had fully intended to do both front and back, but now I can't because right as I was finishing up the front lawn, I stepped in a hole and twisted my ankle. Luckily we've got a day to rest (-ish) so that I don't have to run on it right away. So, I got my workouts in, but they weren't pretty.
Today's cross-training = 40 minutes (barely)
Today's run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes
-Kristin
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Week 4, Days 3 & 4: Joyful
I've been kind of pissy and frustrated all week, and that attitude has affected my workouts this week. I used Tuesday as my rest day instead of Friday.
That means that yesterday was run day, and I was supposed to do a 2-mile run. I ended up walking and only a mile at that. I'll pick up the extra mile on Friday.
Today I just did another Wii Fit workout.
I finally made made it to Fleet Feet to see what type of shoes I need to prevent pain during my runs. Turns out I need a shoe with more stability than I'd had previously. So I officially have new shoes and new orthopedic insoles. They told me to just use the shoes without the insoles for a few runs, then ease into the insoles. Like an idiot I got right onto the treadmill with both shoes and insoles. My calves didn't hurt as bad, but I was definitely in some pain and it was just really, really uncomfortable. I'll do it right for tomorrow's run.
Here's the breakdown:
Yesterday-
1 mile, 19 minutes, 124 calories burned
Today-
Wii Fit, 35 minutes, 161 calories burned
Week 4, Day 4: Kristin
This week of training has been killer for me. It's actually a light week on the training schedule, but I have had such a rough week personally that I don't know how I'm going to get through it. My son is sick, again, which means that my afternoon training time was gone...again.
I was able to get in 12 minutes of strength training this afternoon, and luckily my husband got home in time for me to get a 2 mile run in before dark and the rain. It was thundering very loudly while I was out there. I actually even saw lightning a couple of times.
Total distance = 2 miles: 1.7 miles running, 0.3 miles walking (I had a pretty bad side stitch for a little bit in there.)
Total time = 23 minutes (not bad, considering)
Side note: Running the evening before trash day is not a smart idea. What are you people eating/throwing away?!?
-Kristin
I was able to get in 12 minutes of strength training this afternoon, and luckily my husband got home in time for me to get a 2 mile run in before dark and the rain. It was thundering very loudly while I was out there. I actually even saw lightning a couple of times.
Total distance = 2 miles: 1.7 miles running, 0.3 miles walking (I had a pretty bad side stitch for a little bit in there.)
Total time = 23 minutes (not bad, considering)
Side note: Running the evening before trash day is not a smart idea. What are you people eating/throwing away?!?
-Kristin
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Week 4, Day 3: Kristin
Yesterday did not work out for me as far as training goes. My son was sick, so he stayed home from school. That meant that I didn't get my time in the afternoon to do my training. Instead, I combined yesterday and today.
Today's Run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes
Today's Cross-training:
Work-out video = 35 minutes
I decided that my legs would have been way too tired to do the run if I did my bicycle ride today. So I did the work-out video this morning, and did the run this afternoon.
It was a nice change of pace.
-Kristin
Today's Run:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 21 minutes
Today's Cross-training:
Work-out video = 35 minutes
I decided that my legs would have been way too tired to do the run if I did my bicycle ride today. So I did the work-out video this morning, and did the run this afternoon.
It was a nice change of pace.
-Kristin
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