Well, this Saturday is the Tulsa Run 15K! I'm super excited!! This is the first "big" test in our training for the half-marathon. If we can get through this, we only have to run 4 more miles for the half, so we know we can do it.
Here's what I've done so far this week:
Day 1
This is a stretching and strengthening day. I did a lot more stretching than I'm used to because my thighs are so sore from last Saturday's 8-miler. I did more calf raises and crunches than normal, but I kept it sort of light in the other areas because my muscles were still very sore.
Totals:
10 minutes stretching
100 calf raises
50 squats
100 oblique crunches
Day 2
This was a 3 mile run day. I figured "easy-peasy," right? Wrong. See, I had gotten sick, again, so my lung strength wasn't where it should have been. It wasn't a fun run, I'll just say that. I had a nasty taste in my mouth that was a cross between blood and metallic. And you know that sensation you get in your nose when you feel like you need to sneeze, but you can't? It kinda burns? Yeah, I had that too. And then when I got home, it took me a long time to catch my breath, and I was wheezing for most of the day. I'm hoping this goes away by Saturday, otherwise it'll be a loooooooong day.
Run totals:
Total distance = 3 miles: all running
Total time = 32 minutes
Day 3
Today's schedule calls for 30 minutes of cross-training. Well, I'm choosing to ignore that nice little suggestion, and run 2 miles. I feel like I need to get in as much running this week as possible, so what could it hurt? Famous last words? Possibly. This run felt much like yesterday's run. Same taste in my mouth, same burning feeling in my nose, same wheezing effect/difficulty catching my breath issues as yesterday. I'm starting to get really sick of this. Get it, sick? *rolling eyes*
Run totals:
Total distance = 2 miles: all running
Total time = 19 minutes (personal best)
-Kristin
Wish Joy and me luck for our race on Saturday. I have a feeling I'm gonna need it. :-|
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Week 11, Days 3-7: Kristin
Let's catch up. Last week was so chaotic that I literally did not have the time or energy to post anything on the blog. For that, I apologize. Some amazing things happened on my runs, though, that I am excited to share. Let's break it down by day.
Day 3
This is supposed to be a cross-training day. Well, it got pushed back to Friday, again, but mostly because I had some things go on with my daughter at her school. She is being bullied by some snot-nosed little boy, and I needed to put my "mom hat" on and take care of it with her teacher. The issue has been addressed, but it put a kink in my training schedule. I don't mind because my most important job is to be a good mother to my kids. And on Wednesday, that's what I did.
Day 4
This was another different day. We were scheduled for a 3 mile run plus strength training. I wasn't quite sure how it was all going to work out this day because my kids were on Fall Break and we had a funeral to attend Thursday afternoon. However, I was lucky enough to be able to count on my Grandpa to watch the kids. We then went to the funeral together, so it all worked out. It was the first time I'd run in Sperry where I was not running on the trail. I was nervous about it because Sperry is a small town with little to no sidewalks. For the most part, the only sidewalks or shoulder areas are just through the "downtown" part of town. That was just a short part of my run. I just ran in the road and the people driving were kind enough to avoid me. However, I will never understand how the people of my hometown refuse to chain their dogs or put them in their back yards. It blows my mind. I was chased by two dogs that were very aggressive-looking. I slowed down a bit, even to a walk as to avoid any unnecessary conflict with the dogs, but was still followed and growled at. It was very scary. So, I'm making this plea to the town of Sperry: "Please chain your dogs if you're going to leave them in the front yard, or put them in your fenced back yard. It would save you a lot of heartache, and possibly some money if you were to ever be sued by someone who was bitten by your vicious-looking dogs. Thanks!"
Run totals:
Total distance = 3.2 miles: 3 miles running, 0.2 miles walking
Total time = 31 minutes
Cross training:
50 squats
50 oblique crunches
50 calf raises
50 two-legged bridges
Day 5
This was the designated "rest" day on the schedule. Since I had so much going on in my world on Wednesday, I decided to do my cross training this day. I've said this before, I have to get creative sometimes when it comes to these cross training days. I may be a stay-at-home mom, but I am a very busy stay-at-home mom. And when my kids are home on Fall Break, it throws a wrench into EVERYTHING that I need to get done. Most of the things I have to do are put on hold when the kids are here. They're only 5 and 7, so it's not like I can leave them at home while I go run for 45 minutes or something. So here's what I decided to do for my cross training. You may disagree with whether it's a workout, but it totally was. And I'm counting it for Sunday's cross training as well. For this one, it was supposed to be 45 minutes and Sunday's is supposed to be 60 minutes. I'm more than covered in the time allotted.
My daughter's room needed a complete overhaul. She had way too many toys and just stuff that she was unable to keep it clean and it was really disgusting in there. So, I shut myself up in there until I was finished while the kids watched TV and played in my bedroom. It took me 2 and a half hours to get it done, but it's completed. I was constantly moving and lifting things. I moved furniture around, hauled out two giant trash bags full of toys as well as two giant bins that were also full of toys. In the process, I believe I pulled a muscle in my stomach. I was quite sore there for the rest of the evening on into the next morning. I also woke up to sore thigh muscles the next day from all the movement. So, for those of you who don't believe that it was a workout, I wish you could have felt the muscle aches that I felt. You would kindly beg to differ, I'm sure.
Day 6
This was a very big day, not only for me but for my son, too. We signed him up to play basketball this year, and Saturday was the evaluation day. They got him fitted for his uniform and they got to see where he was at fundamentally in his skills. I wasn't sure how he was going to do, but he amazes me every day. I was so surprised, but so incredibly proud, at what he was able to do. I think he is going to really love playing basketball. He's actually quite good at it. But, I digress.
You are really interested in what was on the training schedule, aren't you? Well, it was a big one: 8 miles!! Eek! But, I was really excited about it. Seriously. I wanted to see what I was capable of. I was curious to see if I would be able to run a lot of it, or if I'd have to walk most of it. I actually ran all but 0.4 miles. Really! And my time proves it. I ran the trail in Sperry again, but this time was different. I was alone. Completely alone. There was only one other person that I saw on the trail the entire time I was out there. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the fact that it was gloomy and rainy outside. It rained on me for the first little bit of the run, then quit, then rained on me again for most of the second half of the run. Oh, that second half of the run, how I loathe you. The wind decided that it needed to pick up. It did alright, to the point where I felt like I wasn't moving in certain places. But, I never gave up, and I completed that 8 miles. I'm really glad that Joy sent me a text message telling me to stretch within 15 minutes of finishing, because I probably wouldn't have. My legs are still sore today from it, but I can't even imagine what I would have felt like had I not stretched.
Here's the good stuff you're interested in:
Total distance = 8 miles: 7.6 miles running, 0.4 miles walking
Total time = 89 minutes (!!)
Day 7
This was another cross training day on the schedule. As I stated earlier, overhauling my daughter's room is being counted for this day's workout. Also, let's add in doing the same thing with my son's room. This time, though, my hubby was home and we did this together. BUT, we completely rearranged his bedroom furniture. This was no easy task, either. His bunk bed is ridiculously large and it took the both of us to move it. I'm just glad it's over with. I'm not happy that doing that made me get sick. I'm sure it's from stirring up a lot of dust in his room by moving things around, but my throat is killing me today. My eyes and head were hurting me all day yesterday and my nose wouldn't stop running. I took some allergy medicine last night at bedtime and it completely wiped me out today.
There will be another post from me later on today, or possibly tomorrow, that will discuss the stretching and strengthening that's on today's schedule. But for now, this is all I can do.
-Kristin
Day 3
This is supposed to be a cross-training day. Well, it got pushed back to Friday, again, but mostly because I had some things go on with my daughter at her school. She is being bullied by some snot-nosed little boy, and I needed to put my "mom hat" on and take care of it with her teacher. The issue has been addressed, but it put a kink in my training schedule. I don't mind because my most important job is to be a good mother to my kids. And on Wednesday, that's what I did.
Day 4
This was another different day. We were scheduled for a 3 mile run plus strength training. I wasn't quite sure how it was all going to work out this day because my kids were on Fall Break and we had a funeral to attend Thursday afternoon. However, I was lucky enough to be able to count on my Grandpa to watch the kids. We then went to the funeral together, so it all worked out. It was the first time I'd run in Sperry where I was not running on the trail. I was nervous about it because Sperry is a small town with little to no sidewalks. For the most part, the only sidewalks or shoulder areas are just through the "downtown" part of town. That was just a short part of my run. I just ran in the road and the people driving were kind enough to avoid me. However, I will never understand how the people of my hometown refuse to chain their dogs or put them in their back yards. It blows my mind. I was chased by two dogs that were very aggressive-looking. I slowed down a bit, even to a walk as to avoid any unnecessary conflict with the dogs, but was still followed and growled at. It was very scary. So, I'm making this plea to the town of Sperry: "Please chain your dogs if you're going to leave them in the front yard, or put them in your fenced back yard. It would save you a lot of heartache, and possibly some money if you were to ever be sued by someone who was bitten by your vicious-looking dogs. Thanks!"
Run totals:
Total distance = 3.2 miles: 3 miles running, 0.2 miles walking
Total time = 31 minutes
Cross training:
50 squats
50 oblique crunches
50 calf raises
50 two-legged bridges
Day 5
This was the designated "rest" day on the schedule. Since I had so much going on in my world on Wednesday, I decided to do my cross training this day. I've said this before, I have to get creative sometimes when it comes to these cross training days. I may be a stay-at-home mom, but I am a very busy stay-at-home mom. And when my kids are home on Fall Break, it throws a wrench into EVERYTHING that I need to get done. Most of the things I have to do are put on hold when the kids are here. They're only 5 and 7, so it's not like I can leave them at home while I go run for 45 minutes or something. So here's what I decided to do for my cross training. You may disagree with whether it's a workout, but it totally was. And I'm counting it for Sunday's cross training as well. For this one, it was supposed to be 45 minutes and Sunday's is supposed to be 60 minutes. I'm more than covered in the time allotted.
My daughter's room needed a complete overhaul. She had way too many toys and just stuff that she was unable to keep it clean and it was really disgusting in there. So, I shut myself up in there until I was finished while the kids watched TV and played in my bedroom. It took me 2 and a half hours to get it done, but it's completed. I was constantly moving and lifting things. I moved furniture around, hauled out two giant trash bags full of toys as well as two giant bins that were also full of toys. In the process, I believe I pulled a muscle in my stomach. I was quite sore there for the rest of the evening on into the next morning. I also woke up to sore thigh muscles the next day from all the movement. So, for those of you who don't believe that it was a workout, I wish you could have felt the muscle aches that I felt. You would kindly beg to differ, I'm sure.
Day 6
This was a very big day, not only for me but for my son, too. We signed him up to play basketball this year, and Saturday was the evaluation day. They got him fitted for his uniform and they got to see where he was at fundamentally in his skills. I wasn't sure how he was going to do, but he amazes me every day. I was so surprised, but so incredibly proud, at what he was able to do. I think he is going to really love playing basketball. He's actually quite good at it. But, I digress.
You are really interested in what was on the training schedule, aren't you? Well, it was a big one: 8 miles!! Eek! But, I was really excited about it. Seriously. I wanted to see what I was capable of. I was curious to see if I would be able to run a lot of it, or if I'd have to walk most of it. I actually ran all but 0.4 miles. Really! And my time proves it. I ran the trail in Sperry again, but this time was different. I was alone. Completely alone. There was only one other person that I saw on the trail the entire time I was out there. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the fact that it was gloomy and rainy outside. It rained on me for the first little bit of the run, then quit, then rained on me again for most of the second half of the run. Oh, that second half of the run, how I loathe you. The wind decided that it needed to pick up. It did alright, to the point where I felt like I wasn't moving in certain places. But, I never gave up, and I completed that 8 miles. I'm really glad that Joy sent me a text message telling me to stretch within 15 minutes of finishing, because I probably wouldn't have. My legs are still sore today from it, but I can't even imagine what I would have felt like had I not stretched.
Here's the good stuff you're interested in:
Total distance = 8 miles: 7.6 miles running, 0.4 miles walking
Total time = 89 minutes (!!)
Day 7
This was another cross training day on the schedule. As I stated earlier, overhauling my daughter's room is being counted for this day's workout. Also, let's add in doing the same thing with my son's room. This time, though, my hubby was home and we did this together. BUT, we completely rearranged his bedroom furniture. This was no easy task, either. His bunk bed is ridiculously large and it took the both of us to move it. I'm just glad it's over with. I'm not happy that doing that made me get sick. I'm sure it's from stirring up a lot of dust in his room by moving things around, but my throat is killing me today. My eyes and head were hurting me all day yesterday and my nose wouldn't stop running. I took some allergy medicine last night at bedtime and it completely wiped me out today.
There will be another post from me later on today, or possibly tomorrow, that will discuss the stretching and strengthening that's on today's schedule. But for now, this is all I can do.
-Kristin
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Week 11, Day 2: Kristin
One more week and then it's the Tulsa Run!!! I can't believe it's almost here. This is the first real test for me. I'll be able to see if this half marathon is really doable or if I'm just kidding myself.
This week is going to be a hectic one. It's only Tuesday and it already has, but it's just going to get crazier because the kids have Fall Break at the end of the week. So, I'm going to move Thursday's run to Wednesday, I think. If I can find someone to watch the kids for me for a little bit, I can just keep the schedule sort of normal. If not, then I'll have to move it to Wednesday. Also, on Saturday, Alex has a basketball evaluation, so I'm going to have to figure out when I'll be able to do my 8 miles.
Yesterday was really not a good day. I had intended to do the stretching and strengthening that was on the schedule, but I got a call to pick up my daughter early from school. Apparently she was sick. I'm still not 100% convinced that it was a real sickness, or if she is upset by this boy who's been tormenting her at school, but regardless I wasn't able to do the training during my normal time. So, I was going to save it for after the kids got out of school. Nope. Didn't happen. Just as I finished my homework, our electricity went out here at the house. Someone had run into a electric pole which knocked the power out to my whole neighborhood. It took more than 2 hours to get it back on, so we went to stay with my grandparents for awhile. Once we got home, I was way too tired to do anything. So, I put it off until today.
Today was also a 5 mile run day. And it was raining. BUT, I did do my run. Luckily, my husband was off of work today so I was able to get the run in early this morning and had the afternoon free to spend with him. It was refreshing to run in the rain, but the raincoat I was wearing was very heavy. I need to find something I can wear when it rains that doesn't way 1000 pounds. I think it slowed me down some. Or maybe that's in my head, but it sure felt like it.
Today's successes:
5 minutes stretching
50 squats
50 calf raises
50 2-legged bridges
50 oblique crunches
Today's run summary:
Total distance = 5 miles: all running!!!
Total time = 61 minutes
-Kristin
This week is going to be a hectic one. It's only Tuesday and it already has, but it's just going to get crazier because the kids have Fall Break at the end of the week. So, I'm going to move Thursday's run to Wednesday, I think. If I can find someone to watch the kids for me for a little bit, I can just keep the schedule sort of normal. If not, then I'll have to move it to Wednesday. Also, on Saturday, Alex has a basketball evaluation, so I'm going to have to figure out when I'll be able to do my 8 miles.
Yesterday was really not a good day. I had intended to do the stretching and strengthening that was on the schedule, but I got a call to pick up my daughter early from school. Apparently she was sick. I'm still not 100% convinced that it was a real sickness, or if she is upset by this boy who's been tormenting her at school, but regardless I wasn't able to do the training during my normal time. So, I was going to save it for after the kids got out of school. Nope. Didn't happen. Just as I finished my homework, our electricity went out here at the house. Someone had run into a electric pole which knocked the power out to my whole neighborhood. It took more than 2 hours to get it back on, so we went to stay with my grandparents for awhile. Once we got home, I was way too tired to do anything. So, I put it off until today.
Today was also a 5 mile run day. And it was raining. BUT, I did do my run. Luckily, my husband was off of work today so I was able to get the run in early this morning and had the afternoon free to spend with him. It was refreshing to run in the rain, but the raincoat I was wearing was very heavy. I need to find something I can wear when it rains that doesn't way 1000 pounds. I think it slowed me down some. Or maybe that's in my head, but it sure felt like it.
Today's successes:
5 minutes stretching
50 squats
50 calf raises
50 2-legged bridges
50 oblique crunches
Today's run summary:
Total distance = 5 miles: all running!!!
Total time = 61 minutes
-Kristin
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Week 10, Days 5 and 6: Kristin
Day 5:
Yesterday was a "rest" day on the training schedule. But, since I wasn't feeling well on Wednesday, I still had that day's 45 minute cross-training to do. For that, I decided to force my kids to exercise. :-) We went for a walk around the neighborhood, but we walked further than they ever wanted to. It was good for them, and I really enjoyed it.
It took us all of the 45 minutes to walk 2.3 miles, but it was worth it. They weren't happy about having to walk that much, but it was an experience. I loved it!
Cross-training:
Total distance = 2.3 miles of walking
Total time = 45 minutes
Day 6:
Today is our 7 mile day. I decided that Joy and I needed to do this together. I wanted to push her harder than she's gone before, and I just really wanted to have another training session with her. It was great. I wish we could have run more of it, but I understand that that's going to come with time. For me, the time wasn't what I had hoped it would have been. However, my experience out there with her MORE THAN makes up for the slower time. I love her, and I am so proud of her for pushing through like we did.
My body did some weird things while we were out there today, too. It was very cold this morning. I mean, VERY cold. And I was in my running tank. Not a smart idea, but I didn't think it was going to be THAT cold. So my arms hurt, like really hurt, for most of our time out there. It was like little needles on the back sides of my arms. Weird. My left thumb was numb for a good part of the run also. And to add insult to injury (I suppose) my left big toe decides that it's going to start hurting too. Not sure what that's all about, but it's still hurting and I'm not sure what happened. I don't know what could have caused it or how to remedy it. Hopefully it'll be better in the morning. We shall see.
I'm not really sure how much of the 7 miles was walking and how much was actual running. I'm gonna guess that we ran about 2.5 miles of it, but again, that's a guess.
Total distance = 7 miles (!!): about 2.5 running, about 4.5 walking
Total time = 1 hour 56 minutes
Next time we do 7 miles, our time will be much, much better! I know it!!
-Kristin
Yesterday was a "rest" day on the training schedule. But, since I wasn't feeling well on Wednesday, I still had that day's 45 minute cross-training to do. For that, I decided to force my kids to exercise. :-) We went for a walk around the neighborhood, but we walked further than they ever wanted to. It was good for them, and I really enjoyed it.
It took us all of the 45 minutes to walk 2.3 miles, but it was worth it. They weren't happy about having to walk that much, but it was an experience. I loved it!
Cross-training:
Total distance = 2.3 miles of walking
Total time = 45 minutes
Day 6:
Today is our 7 mile day. I decided that Joy and I needed to do this together. I wanted to push her harder than she's gone before, and I just really wanted to have another training session with her. It was great. I wish we could have run more of it, but I understand that that's going to come with time. For me, the time wasn't what I had hoped it would have been. However, my experience out there with her MORE THAN makes up for the slower time. I love her, and I am so proud of her for pushing through like we did.
My body did some weird things while we were out there today, too. It was very cold this morning. I mean, VERY cold. And I was in my running tank. Not a smart idea, but I didn't think it was going to be THAT cold. So my arms hurt, like really hurt, for most of our time out there. It was like little needles on the back sides of my arms. Weird. My left thumb was numb for a good part of the run also. And to add insult to injury (I suppose) my left big toe decides that it's going to start hurting too. Not sure what that's all about, but it's still hurting and I'm not sure what happened. I don't know what could have caused it or how to remedy it. Hopefully it'll be better in the morning. We shall see.
I'm not really sure how much of the 7 miles was walking and how much was actual running. I'm gonna guess that we ran about 2.5 miles of it, but again, that's a guess.
Total distance = 7 miles (!!): about 2.5 running, about 4.5 walking
Total time = 1 hour 56 minutes
Next time we do 7 miles, our time will be much, much better! I know it!!
-Kristin
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Week 9 wrap-up & Week 10 so far: Joyful
Okay, I'm sure you've noticed my posts have mysteriously disappeared for about a week. It's rough, but it's not as bad as it sounds. I'll just take it day-by day.
Thursday:
Had major car problems (for which we had to end up purchasing a new car for Billy) and had to pack for a trip to OKC for a Librarians' Conference and concert. I had zero time for a workout.
Friday:
Spent all day in sessions at the conference in downtown OKC. I managed to walk during the lunch break (found a Subway - BONUS!). That night was the Muse concert, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to call the hour and a half spent jumping, clapping, and screaming a workout. The concert was awesome, and my arms and legs were definitely sore afterwards. We'd also walked from the Ford Center to and from Bricktown for dinner before the show.
Saturday - Monday:
Between a combination of stress (see above regarding the car situation) and an issue with a medication, I hit a wall. I hit a major depressive slump - and I don't take the word depressive slightly here. I was completely apathetic about my training, finding a remedy for the car situation, school, etc. I turned my phone off and could barely drag myself out of bed. First thing Monday morning I made an appointment with my doctor about the medication in question, and my dosage was changed accordingly. I already feel a ton better.
Tuesday:
Was planning on doing my five miles, but Billy and I spent the evening at the car dealership getting him a new vehicle (2007 Jeep Compass).
Wednesday:
BACK ON TRACK! Did Thursday's strength training - 15 minutes. When Billy got back from class, he and I did a walk around the golf course perimeter together, with Bubba in his stroller (lay off - he's old!).
Today!
I just ran my 3 miles! I ran longer and faster, and I took fewer walking breaks. Some of the breaks I took, I did so at that point simply because I have taken breaks at that place in the past. However, I could feel my body telling me that I could SO do more - so I did! I feel like I might actually be able to do this thing!
I'M BACK, BABY!
Also - running outside is KEY! I accomplish WAAAY more outside than I ever have on a treadmill! Just need to remember chapstick!
Thursday:
Had major car problems (for which we had to end up purchasing a new car for Billy) and had to pack for a trip to OKC for a Librarians' Conference and concert. I had zero time for a workout.
Friday:
Spent all day in sessions at the conference in downtown OKC. I managed to walk during the lunch break (found a Subway - BONUS!). That night was the Muse concert, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to call the hour and a half spent jumping, clapping, and screaming a workout. The concert was awesome, and my arms and legs were definitely sore afterwards. We'd also walked from the Ford Center to and from Bricktown for dinner before the show.
Saturday - Monday:
Between a combination of stress (see above regarding the car situation) and an issue with a medication, I hit a wall. I hit a major depressive slump - and I don't take the word depressive slightly here. I was completely apathetic about my training, finding a remedy for the car situation, school, etc. I turned my phone off and could barely drag myself out of bed. First thing Monday morning I made an appointment with my doctor about the medication in question, and my dosage was changed accordingly. I already feel a ton better.
Tuesday:
Was planning on doing my five miles, but Billy and I spent the evening at the car dealership getting him a new vehicle (2007 Jeep Compass).
Wednesday:
BACK ON TRACK! Did Thursday's strength training - 15 minutes. When Billy got back from class, he and I did a walk around the golf course perimeter together, with Bubba in his stroller (lay off - he's old!).
Today!
I just ran my 3 miles! I ran longer and faster, and I took fewer walking breaks. Some of the breaks I took, I did so at that point simply because I have taken breaks at that place in the past. However, I could feel my body telling me that I could SO do more - so I did! I feel like I might actually be able to do this thing!
I'M BACK, BABY!
Also - running outside is KEY! I accomplish WAAAY more outside than I ever have on a treadmill! Just need to remember chapstick!
Week 10, Day 4: Kristin
Today, on our schedule, we have 3 miles plus strength training. It wasn't pretty, but it's finished. Being sick, or starting to get sick, has really thrown a wrench into my training schedule. While I was out there running, I found it hard to get any air. My chest was tight and it hurt to swallow. I don't like feeling like that period, much less after and during a run. I had to walk more of this than I ever wanted to, but I'm satisfied with the fact that it's completed.
Today's strengthening:
50 bicep curls (each arm) with 10 lb. dumbbell
50 calf raises
50 oblique crunches
50 2-legged bridges
Today's run:
Total distance = 3 miles: 2.7 running, 0.3 walking
Total time = 34 minutes
Side note: I'm not excited about my time, but seriously, at this point I don't even care. Today's training is over with and I couldn't be happier.
-Kristin
Today's strengthening:
50 bicep curls (each arm) with 10 lb. dumbbell
50 calf raises
50 oblique crunches
50 2-legged bridges
Today's run:
Total distance = 3 miles: 2.7 running, 0.3 walking
Total time = 34 minutes
Side note: I'm not excited about my time, but seriously, at this point I don't even care. Today's training is over with and I couldn't be happier.
-Kristin
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Week 10, Day 2: Kristin
This is from yesterday (Tuesday). I had such a busy day that I wasn't able to post it until right now.
On the training schedule, we had 5 miles to run. I was actually looking forward to it so I could see how much of the 5 miles I can actually run. With being able to run all 4 miles last weekend, I knew that 5 miles isn't totally out of the question. And, had it not been for that brutal side stitch that I got half-way through, I would have run all 5 miles. Still, it was an amazing run! I'm so proud of myself!!
Today's run:
Total distance = 5 miles: 4.9 running, 0.1 walking
Total time = 58 minutes
Side note: I do believe that I'm starting to get sick, which really sucks! As of now, it's just a really bad headache and incredibly sore throat. But that typically turns into worse. I'm going to move my 45 minute cross-training to Friday and just rest today. Hopefully that'll help the whole trying to get sick business. I will not let this set me back. At all!
-Kristin
On the training schedule, we had 5 miles to run. I was actually looking forward to it so I could see how much of the 5 miles I can actually run. With being able to run all 4 miles last weekend, I knew that 5 miles isn't totally out of the question. And, had it not been for that brutal side stitch that I got half-way through, I would have run all 5 miles. Still, it was an amazing run! I'm so proud of myself!!
Today's run:
Total distance = 5 miles: 4.9 running, 0.1 walking
Total time = 58 minutes
Side note: I do believe that I'm starting to get sick, which really sucks! As of now, it's just a really bad headache and incredibly sore throat. But that typically turns into worse. I'm going to move my 45 minute cross-training to Friday and just rest today. Hopefully that'll help the whole trying to get sick business. I will not let this set me back. At all!
-Kristin
Monday, October 11, 2010
Week 10, Day 1: Kristin
Today is really Week 10?!? Crazy!!
It's another strengthening and stretching day on the training schedule.
Here's what I did:
5 minutes of stretching
75 calf raises
75 oblique crunches
50 squats
50 bicep curls each arm (10 lb. dumbbell)
-Kristin
It's another strengthening and stretching day on the training schedule.
Here's what I did:
5 minutes of stretching
75 calf raises
75 oblique crunches
50 squats
50 bicep curls each arm (10 lb. dumbbell)
-Kristin
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Week 9, Day 5 and 6: Kristin
I haven't been able to use the computer for the last few days because I've been so super busy. On Friday, I did my 3 miles plus strength training that was actually scheduled for Thursday. I wasn't feeling all that great on Thursday, but was feeling better Friday, so it all worked out.
Friday:
Run total distance = 3 miles (all running)
Run total time = 30 minutes
Strengthening = 50 bicep curls (each arm) with a 10 lb. dumbbell, 50 squats, and 50 calf raises
I have been in Moore all weekend. When we were packing for this little trip, I decided to take my running gear with me. My sis-in-law, Paige, agreed to run with me. She's a seasoned runner, so I knew I'd have to step my game up a bit. My only real goal for Saturday's run was to run all 4 miles without having to walk. I didn't care what my time was going to be, I just wanted to run the whole thing. And I did!!
Saturday:
Total distance = 4 miles (all running)
Total time = 43 minutes
Side note: I'm fairly certain that some illegal activities took place while we were preparing for our run. Someone may or may not have risked becoming a sex offender. ;-)
-Kristin
Friday:
Run total distance = 3 miles (all running)
Run total time = 30 minutes
Strengthening = 50 bicep curls (each arm) with a 10 lb. dumbbell, 50 squats, and 50 calf raises
I have been in Moore all weekend. When we were packing for this little trip, I decided to take my running gear with me. My sis-in-law, Paige, agreed to run with me. She's a seasoned runner, so I knew I'd have to step my game up a bit. My only real goal for Saturday's run was to run all 4 miles without having to walk. I didn't care what my time was going to be, I just wanted to run the whole thing. And I did!!
Saturday:
Total distance = 4 miles (all running)
Total time = 43 minutes
Side note: I'm fairly certain that some illegal activities took place while we were preparing for our run. Someone may or may not have risked becoming a sex offender. ;-)
-Kristin
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Week 9, Day 3: Kristin
We got home last night from the fair and I was too tired to post this. So, I'm posting it now.
Since we had a cross-training day on the schedule, I decided to use our fair time as my cross-training. We were at the fair for 4 hours, and we walked most of the time. I'm not sure how far we walked, but I know that the whole time we were in the buildings (at the end of the night), we were continually walking. And that was for at least an hour. So, there's my "workout" for the day.
Sometimes you have to get creative, and that's what I decided to do. It worked me out. I was very sore last night, so there.
Don't judge.
-Kristin
Since we had a cross-training day on the schedule, I decided to use our fair time as my cross-training. We were at the fair for 4 hours, and we walked most of the time. I'm not sure how far we walked, but I know that the whole time we were in the buildings (at the end of the night), we were continually walking. And that was for at least an hour. So, there's my "workout" for the day.
Sometimes you have to get creative, and that's what I decided to do. It worked me out. I was very sore last night, so there.
Don't judge.
-Kristin
Week 9, Day 3: Joyful
On the schedule: 45 minutes of crosstraining
I just did an easy Wii Fit workout, just the easy exercises, nothing too taxing.
52 minutes
137 calories
I just did an easy Wii Fit workout, just the easy exercises, nothing too taxing.
52 minutes
137 calories
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Week 9, day 2: Joyful
This is for yesterday's workout, a 3-mile run.
Because the weather was cool enough, I hit the pavement and did my first outside training run. I ran the perimeter of the golf course.
The time went by so much more quickly than it does on the treadmill! There was a slight breeze, the smell of fall was literally in the air, and it was glorious! Halfway in, my right ankle was giving me enough trouble that I had considered walking the last half, but I got a second wind and pushed through. Overall, I'd say I really only walked about 1 mile the entire way.
I noticed a pain on my right foot during the last half mile, and when I got home I discovered that I'd acquired my very first running blister. I've been initiated into the Official Runners Club, LOL.
It was about 75° out, and I think that's about the max temp for me to be able to run outside, for not at least. I ended up a heat headache. It ended up being the worst headache I've ever had. I was up till at least 1:30 because it hurt to lie down or do anything else. That makes me sad because the temps for the rest of the week are supposed to be in the mid 80s. Boo!
Despite the heat sickness, it was a great workout! Oh, and I shaved 9 minutes off of my average time for this distance! WOOT!
3 miles
51 minutes
332 calories
Because the weather was cool enough, I hit the pavement and did my first outside training run. I ran the perimeter of the golf course.
The time went by so much more quickly than it does on the treadmill! There was a slight breeze, the smell of fall was literally in the air, and it was glorious! Halfway in, my right ankle was giving me enough trouble that I had considered walking the last half, but I got a second wind and pushed through. Overall, I'd say I really only walked about 1 mile the entire way.
I noticed a pain on my right foot during the last half mile, and when I got home I discovered that I'd acquired my very first running blister. I've been initiated into the Official Runners Club, LOL.
It was about 75° out, and I think that's about the max temp for me to be able to run outside, for not at least. I ended up a heat headache. It ended up being the worst headache I've ever had. I was up till at least 1:30 because it hurt to lie down or do anything else. That makes me sad because the temps for the rest of the week are supposed to be in the mid 80s. Boo!
Despite the heat sickness, it was a great workout! Oh, and I shaved 9 minutes off of my average time for this distance! WOOT!
3 miles
51 minutes
332 calories
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Week 9, Day 2: Kristin
Today is a 3-mile run day. I was really looking forward to getting out there early this morning and running while it was nice and cool. Correction: nice and COLD. I love cold weather. BUT, those guys at Fleet Feet don't know what they're talking about. They told me that I would only need to wear long pants once it got well below freezing. Yeah, right. I wore my capri pants and a long-sleeved shirt that I bought at Old Navy (it's work-out gear), and I'm telling you, I was wishing I was wearing my long pants. And possibly even a jacket.
I did make it through the 3 miles just fine, I was just freezing my hiney off. And I was able to run the whole thing, just like normal, which I was very proud of myself for since taking a few days off.
Today's run:
Total distance = 3 miles (all running)
Total time = 30 minutes
Side note: I'm back, BABY!! :-)
-Kristin
I did make it through the 3 miles just fine, I was just freezing my hiney off. And I was able to run the whole thing, just like normal, which I was very proud of myself for since taking a few days off.
Today's run:
Total distance = 3 miles (all running)
Total time = 30 minutes
Side note: I'm back, BABY!! :-)
-Kristin
Monday, October 4, 2010
Week 9, Day 1: Joyful
Today was a much better day for training! Wahoo!
Managed to get my strength training and a tiny bit of stretching done today before I had to dig into my homework.
75 calf raises
50 lateral arm raises (25 ea. arm)
50 crunches
50 bicep curls (25 ea. arm)
50 tricep extensions
50 shoulder presses
25 pushups
+5 minutes stretching
25 minutes
124 calories burned
Managed to get my strength training and a tiny bit of stretching done today before I had to dig into my homework.
75 calf raises
50 lateral arm raises (25 ea. arm)
50 crunches
50 bicep curls (25 ea. arm)
50 tricep extensions
50 shoulder presses
25 pushups
+5 minutes stretching
25 minutes
124 calories burned
Week 9, Day 1: Kristin
Welcome to a fresh start!
I had a long, hard talk with myself last night when I was getting into bed. I decided this: I've come too far to beat myself up for missing 2 workouts. Two! We've been at this for 8 weeks now, starting on our 9th week, and there's no reason why missing 2 workouts will set me back tremendously. I need to lighten up on myself...a lot! I'm just going to move on from last week(end) and start over with this week. This week will be a repeat of last week's schedule, so I will do what I can to make sure that I complete everything on the schedule...starting with today.
It's a stretching and strengthening day. I decided to change it up, some.
Here's what I did:
5 minutes of stretching
50 bicep curls for each arm (10 lb. dumbbell)
50 calf raises
50 squats
50 oblique crunches
50 2-legged bridges
This week is going to be much better. I'm putting that statement out there. It will be.
-Kristin
I had a long, hard talk with myself last night when I was getting into bed. I decided this: I've come too far to beat myself up for missing 2 workouts. Two! We've been at this for 8 weeks now, starting on our 9th week, and there's no reason why missing 2 workouts will set me back tremendously. I need to lighten up on myself...a lot! I'm just going to move on from last week(end) and start over with this week. This week will be a repeat of last week's schedule, so I will do what I can to make sure that I complete everything on the schedule...starting with today.
It's a stretching and strengthening day. I decided to change it up, some.
Here's what I did:
5 minutes of stretching
50 bicep curls for each arm (10 lb. dumbbell)
50 calf raises
50 squats
50 oblique crunches
50 2-legged bridges
This week is going to be much better. I'm putting that statement out there. It will be.
-Kristin
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Meh.
So, I didn't post this on Thursday because I wasn't feeling it (lazy). But I didn't do the regularly scheduled routine, which was 3 miles and some strength training.
What I *did* do on Thursday was the Omni-a-Thon at my job, which was a 5-event relay to raise money for United Way. The challenges were designed to strip away the dignity of the competitors and to entertain the spectators. They were indeed hilarious and fun, but I was surprisingly exhausted after both rounds of events. I truly needed a shower, but unfortunately had to sit at my desk and work for the remainder of the day.
Anyhoo, in the end I concluded that the Omni-a-Thon was my Thursday workout.
Friday we had a rest day.
Yesterday I made the conscious decision to move my workout (4 miles) to today.
Today I have felt like crap. Gastrointestinal issues and lethargy. Because the weather is beautiful I was really looking forward to doing my miles outside. However, because of my stomach issues, I regretfully decided I should stay near a bathroom. I managed two painfully slow miles on the treadmill, but I was out after that. I started to feel clammy and lightheaded, so I stopped. I was going to try to get back on for the other two miles, but I just haven't felt like I could complete them.
So, I missed a workout and a half, but I managed two miles. Like Kristin, I really beat myself up if I'm not able to do what's on the schedule. Unlike Kristin, I rarely have time during the week to make up missed workouts between work and school. So, I'm going to have to call it good, otherwise tomorrow's workout will suffer, too.
This is me making an effort to forgive myself for not achieving what is on the schedule, and knowing that perfection doesn't exist. Tomorrow is another day with new opportunities. I'm going to make a concerted effort to drown out the negativity in my head.
2 miles
45 minutes :(
283 calories
What I *did* do on Thursday was the Omni-a-Thon at my job, which was a 5-event relay to raise money for United Way. The challenges were designed to strip away the dignity of the competitors and to entertain the spectators. They were indeed hilarious and fun, but I was surprisingly exhausted after both rounds of events. I truly needed a shower, but unfortunately had to sit at my desk and work for the remainder of the day.
Anyhoo, in the end I concluded that the Omni-a-Thon was my Thursday workout.
Friday we had a rest day.
Yesterday I made the conscious decision to move my workout (4 miles) to today.
Today I have felt like crap. Gastrointestinal issues and lethargy. Because the weather is beautiful I was really looking forward to doing my miles outside. However, because of my stomach issues, I regretfully decided I should stay near a bathroom. I managed two painfully slow miles on the treadmill, but I was out after that. I started to feel clammy and lightheaded, so I stopped. I was going to try to get back on for the other two miles, but I just haven't felt like I could complete them.
So, I missed a workout and a half, but I managed two miles. Like Kristin, I really beat myself up if I'm not able to do what's on the schedule. Unlike Kristin, I rarely have time during the week to make up missed workouts between work and school. So, I'm going to have to call it good, otherwise tomorrow's workout will suffer, too.
This is me making an effort to forgive myself for not achieving what is on the schedule, and knowing that perfection doesn't exist. Tomorrow is another day with new opportunities. I'm going to make a concerted effort to drown out the negativity in my head.
2 miles
45 minutes :(
283 calories
What's Going On??
Ever have one of those days where nothing just seemed to go as planned? Well, I've had two of those: yesterday and today.
Yesterday, my son woke me up in the wee hours of the morning with an excruciating headache. He was then sick for most of the day. Now, I know my hubby was home (very rare) and I could have gone for my run. But when kids are sick, who do they want? Their moms. Later on in the day, I started to feel not so hot.
Which then leads to today. I didn't sleep well at all last night. Just really not feeling like myself, not 100%. And I had every intention of waking up early to get in my 4 miles before we went to church, but it just didn't happen (mostly from the bad night's sleep). Then, I decided I was going to run this evening, if I was feeling better. Well, I'm just not.
I don't like missing my workouts. It makes me angry. It makes me feel useless or worthless, or both. I probably beat myself up too much about it. But the way I see it is, I've made a commitment to something and I should see it through. I should give my best effort, at all times, to do what I know I can do. I'm not sick sick, but I don't feel great. Running would only make what's going on worse, so I don't want to push it. It's physical, not emotional or psychological or anything like that. So don't worry. And I'm sure I'll be fine in a day or two.
I'm really going to try to run 4 miles tomorrow, but I can't promise anything.
I just wanted to let everybody know that I'm not flaking out on this. It really does bother me when I can't do the things on our training schedule. I want everything to work out the best way possible, and I feel like if I don't just push through whatever this is, then I'm failing. But, seriously, if I didn't think it would make it worse, I would. Seriously.
-Kristin
Yesterday, my son woke me up in the wee hours of the morning with an excruciating headache. He was then sick for most of the day. Now, I know my hubby was home (very rare) and I could have gone for my run. But when kids are sick, who do they want? Their moms. Later on in the day, I started to feel not so hot.
Which then leads to today. I didn't sleep well at all last night. Just really not feeling like myself, not 100%. And I had every intention of waking up early to get in my 4 miles before we went to church, but it just didn't happen (mostly from the bad night's sleep). Then, I decided I was going to run this evening, if I was feeling better. Well, I'm just not.
I don't like missing my workouts. It makes me angry. It makes me feel useless or worthless, or both. I probably beat myself up too much about it. But the way I see it is, I've made a commitment to something and I should see it through. I should give my best effort, at all times, to do what I know I can do. I'm not sick sick, but I don't feel great. Running would only make what's going on worse, so I don't want to push it. It's physical, not emotional or psychological or anything like that. So don't worry. And I'm sure I'll be fine in a day or two.
I'm really going to try to run 4 miles tomorrow, but I can't promise anything.
I just wanted to let everybody know that I'm not flaking out on this. It really does bother me when I can't do the things on our training schedule. I want everything to work out the best way possible, and I feel like if I don't just push through whatever this is, then I'm failing. But, seriously, if I didn't think it would make it worse, I would. Seriously.
-Kristin
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