Yesterday was so beautiful and sunny, I had to go for a run. It was only 30F, but only a breeze and the sun was out, so perfect for a run. It was wonderful and I felt awesome during and afterward!! The total was only 2.4 miles, but I held a decent (for me) pace that averaged 11 min/mile. I had to run on the street, since the sidewalks are not all cleared. But, we don't have a lot of traffic in the area. It worked. I went a little after 4pm, though. I don't think I'll run outside yet in the morning, since the ice will still be frozen at that time.
Today looks like a day of skiing. Skiing season is coming to an end, so we gotta get out and enjoy the weather and the slopes!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Dreaming of running
This morning, when the alarm went off at 4:10, I decided that I could sleep longer and still get in my planned 2 miles. So, I set another alarm for 4:45. As I went back to sleep, I was trying to talk myself out of getting up early to work out. My muscles were pretty sore from yesterday's lifting session. But, as I slept, I dreamed I was getting ready to go running. I don't think I ever made it. I was looking for something I felt I needed. When I woke up, I realized I needed to get up and go! And I did!
Today's run was a treadmill run of 2 miles. Nothing special. The fan was off when I got there, so I moved it to point directly at me from the side and turned it on full speed. Nice. It was -4.5F outside when I left home. There seems to be less ice outside, but in that cold there was no way I was going out!
I'm going to print out another SmartCoach schedule. This time I really need to hold to it if I am going to run the 20k without increasing my distance too much.
Today's run was a treadmill run of 2 miles. Nothing special. The fan was off when I got there, so I moved it to point directly at me from the side and turned it on full speed. Nice. It was -4.5F outside when I left home. There seems to be less ice outside, but in that cold there was no way I was going out!
I'm going to print out another SmartCoach schedule. This time I really need to hold to it if I am going to run the 20k without increasing my distance too much.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Down to 8 reps
Last night we did manage to get some running in at the indoor training facility during DS's soccer practice. I love running on the artificial turf. Although, the ground underneath isn't quite as even as I'd think it would be. More realistic, I guess! My daughter ran a few laps with us. We were not allowed to just walk, she kept wanting us to jog along with her. I'm amazed at how good she can run with us. She is 3 years old! And on the small side for her age!
This morning, I got the 5th Fat Loss 2A workout it. Whew! Although the reps go down to 8 per set (yay!!) the rests also decrease to 30seconds (boo!). I was jelly and it was hard to think straight at times! Maybe that was just the way I was this morning, but if so the workout didn't make my head any clearer.
It took me about 38 minutes. I haven't been doing much of a warm up and I haven't been doing any metabolic work on lifting days. I think 38 minutes is enough torture! :)
Front squat - 1x8@30#ea, 1x(2@30#ea, 6@25#ea), 1x8@25#ea (used dumbbells because I thought someone was using the power cage...first I held the dbs on my shoulders, starting with 25# dbs, I switched to holding them at my sides)
Wide-grip cable seated row - 1x8@77#, 2x8@83#
Supine hip extension with single leg curl - 3x8 per leg
Barbell push press - 2x8@60#, 1x8@65#
Dynamic lunge - 3x8@60# (each leg) (haha, I first typed "lunch" instead of "lunge"... did this workout make me hungry? Balance was difficult.)
Upper-body Russian twist - 1x8@15#, 2x8@20#
This morning, I got the 5th Fat Loss 2A workout it. Whew! Although the reps go down to 8 per set (yay!!) the rests also decrease to 30seconds (boo!). I was jelly and it was hard to think straight at times! Maybe that was just the way I was this morning, but if so the workout didn't make my head any clearer.
It took me about 38 minutes. I haven't been doing much of a warm up and I haven't been doing any metabolic work on lifting days. I think 38 minutes is enough torture! :)
Front squat - 1x8@30#ea, 1x(2@30#ea, 6@25#ea), 1x8@25#ea (used dumbbells because I thought someone was using the power cage...first I held the dbs on my shoulders, starting with 25# dbs, I switched to holding them at my sides)
Wide-grip cable seated row - 1x8@77#, 2x8@83#
Supine hip extension with single leg curl - 3x8 per leg
Barbell push press - 2x8@60#, 1x8@65#
Dynamic lunge - 3x8@60# (each leg) (haha, I first typed "lunch" instead of "lunge"... did this workout make me hungry? Balance was difficult.)
Upper-body Russian twist - 1x8@15#, 2x8@20#
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Running in not so sunny California
I'm currently on a visit in northern California. It seems like when I'm here, it usually rains, but the weatherman must like me and just made it overcast. So, I went for a nice run with my brother and his dog in perfect 50degree weather! We got in about 3.25 miles, the most I've run in several months. I'm still no speed demon, but that's just fine with me! At least I worked off those Girl Scout Carmel Delights I scarfed down this morning!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Short but a little sweet
Not my best workout ever, but I did it! I did one of Rachel Cosgrove's metabolic workouts, one time through. I meant to do the one from Female Body Breakthrough, but I'm not sure where I put the book. I'll have to search.
It had been a while since I had done this one before. I did respectably, but I forgot how to do some of the exercises and kind of bumbled through them.
I am still pretty sore from Saturday's workout. My lower arms are sore from gripping in DLs and chins and my upper body is sore from the eccentric chins and maybe the push-ups. Yikes. I can't even do a partial chin-up right now because of the soreness. I think eight 20-second eccentric chins might be a bit too much for me!
It had been a while since I had done this one before. I did respectably, but I forgot how to do some of the exercises and kind of bumbled through them.
I am still pretty sore from Saturday's workout. My lower arms are sore from gripping in DLs and chins and my upper body is sore from the eccentric chins and maybe the push-ups. Yikes. I can't even do a partial chin-up right now because of the soreness. I think eight 20-second eccentric chins might be a bit too much for me!
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