My memory is failing me.......I'll try to remember last week:
Sun---4 miles
Mon---Off
Tues---Off
Wed---3 miles Eliptical
Thurs--8 miles, 1:21 :)
Fri---Off (Could barely walk)
Sat---Off
It is kind of strange to me, not to have the intense training we had with the marathon. I wish I were doing more. But truthfully, I don't feel good enough to do much more. I think I'm maxed out. The 8 miles was painful! That night wasn't too bad, but the next day....OUCH! I could barely walk. This new pace is just foreign to my legs right now.
I had to reintroduce Gu last week. I have decided that anything over six miles calls for Gu. And Biofreeze. The two seem to go hand in hand. Just the taste of that thick, nasty stuff about made me vomit. Memories.... But it sure gives me the fuel for the last few miles.
Oh, and I saw a surgeon yesterday. She's taking out my gallbladder, after the race.
Priorities.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Week 2 Better late than never Jen
A little slow on the recap this week due to a bad attitude! Weight loss got me down this week even though I managed to lose another pound, I guess I wanted more :) Total weight loss from Jan 21st is 7 pounds and for fun this week I went back to our starting stats in June and was pleasantly surprised. Please remember that I was 6 weeks post Amelia so I had lots of water and baby fat to spare. The 2 biggest areas I lost where hips -4 inches and bust -3 inches..BOO! Overall, my fitness pal is working for me and its getting easier to go with out certain foods. Hoping
slimmer Jen = swift Jen. Got this song on I-Tunes this week and have played it about 100 times, Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9__9uyP470
M - Ran 3
T - off
W - P90X legs
Th - Swim 800
F - L5
S - P90X arms
S - off
slimmer Jen = swift Jen. Got this song on I-Tunes this week and have played it about 100 times, Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9__9uyP470
M - Ran 3
T - off
W - P90X legs
Th - Swim 800
F - L5
S - P90X arms
S - off
Monday, February 14, 2011
Traci - Week 2
I've got a new obsession. My Fitness Pal app on my phone. It has made me WANT to work out... so I can eat. Eating is my thing. I'm never going to be a true dieter, I love food waaaay too much to give up the good stuff. But, if I want to splurge, I have to work out. Good trade off! This week my weight was all over the place. I started My Fitness Pal and I was 3 pounds up from where I have been hanging for the last year. That was Monday. On Friday, I was down 4.5 pounds from that. But, then the weekend happened, and after 1 week I am down 2 pounds total. That's good for me. I just hope it keeps going down. I still have 10 pounds to go for my ultimate goal.
M - circuit weights
T - SL4 39:57, and then walked on TM for 39 more minutes
W - off
Th - off
F - circuit weights
S - L6, 60:00
S - Tae Bo
I just have to note the L6, because it was a huge milestone for me. I don't run alone. I hate it. The main reason I run is to get out with my girls and talk. I've been running for 2 years, and the furthest I've ever gone by myself is 4 miles, and I've only done that twice. But I was bound and determined to prove to myself that I could do more than that by myself, that it was just a mental roadblock. And it was! Now I know it's possible... but still don't want to make it a habit.
M - circuit weights
T - SL4 39:57, and then walked on TM for 39 more minutes
W - off
Th - off
F - circuit weights
S - L6, 60:00
S - Tae Bo
I just have to note the L6, because it was a huge milestone for me. I don't run alone. I hate it. The main reason I run is to get out with my girls and talk. I've been running for 2 years, and the furthest I've ever gone by myself is 4 miles, and I've only done that twice. But I was bound and determined to prove to myself that I could do more than that by myself, that it was just a mental roadblock. And it was! Now I know it's possible... but still don't want to make it a habit.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Cori---Week 2
Mon---4 miles
Tues---Off
Wed---Off
Thurs---Swim
Fri---6 miles, 59:30
Sat---Off
Sun---4 miles, 39:10
I'm not trying to be obnoxious by putting times next to my runs, I just want to track progress.
It was a good week. I've learned that I can't stay away from the lap pool for 6 months, but I've never loved swimming anyway, so who cares if I almost drowned after one lap? :)
I'm thinking that I need to start fine-tuning my game. I have been lazy with the nutrition end of my training. I seem to have interpreted "gluten-free" as "I-feel-so-sorry-for-myself-that-I-can-eat-as-much-gluten-free-food-as-I-want". I keep thinking that gluten free and calorie free are interchangeable. Apparently not, says my scales. And one would think that cutting out most processed food and breads would be a healthy thing. However, I am resourceful. And an addict. Gluten free Chocolate Truffle brownies are currently stocking my freezer, and NO ONE CAN TOUCH MOMMY'S SPECIAL WHEAT FREE BROWNIES!!!! An excuse to hoard food. Just what I needed.
Oh, and the Coke Zero. Note to self, it may be calorie free, but it is not water.
What have I learned this week? Well, today while running I was listening to......Eye of the Tiger.....do NOT laugh at me. Anyway I was singing along to myself, shut up, yes I sing...."So many times, it happens too fast. You change your passion for glory." And then, since I was alone, I stopped singing to ponder those lyrics. (I am fully aware that I may never be allowed to run alone again because I sound like a crazy person.) Anywho.....is running my passion? Well, I like it, but I wouldn't call it a passion. My family is my passion. My faith is my passion. My running is.....my therapy. It saves my sanity in a way that nothing else can. Here's what I have learned about myself lately.....I am a hot head. I have a very quick and nasty temper. I have come to admit this to myself lately because I see it mirrored in my youngest. You are WELCOME, Coop. And it has been my proven over and over again, that when I am in a bad mood, running makes me happier. When I run with Traci and Jen, we usually talk it out, and then I feel better. But days like today, when I'm alone, I almost beat it out of myself. I was CRABBY tonight. Seriously irritated with my family for no real reason. I went out and ran 4 miles by myself. And for me, it was a fast and hard pace. The more I thought, the harder I pushed. My chest hurt. And the more my physical body wore out, the more my mind cleared. I felt good. When I came home, I was a better mommy and a better wife, and my family can attest to that. That's what running does for me. It's important. And also, just wanted to say Thank You God that I am finally training without an injury. It is a beautiful thing. Thank you.
Oh, and minus the Zen stuff, running keeps me from getting fat because I can't lay off of the Valentine candy.
Can't forget that.
Oh! And one more muy important thing----Gu is gluten free. Thank you, God again.
Tues---Off
Wed---Off
Thurs---Swim
Fri---6 miles, 59:30
Sat---Off
Sun---4 miles, 39:10
I'm not trying to be obnoxious by putting times next to my runs, I just want to track progress.
It was a good week. I've learned that I can't stay away from the lap pool for 6 months, but I've never loved swimming anyway, so who cares if I almost drowned after one lap? :)
I'm thinking that I need to start fine-tuning my game. I have been lazy with the nutrition end of my training. I seem to have interpreted "gluten-free" as "I-feel-so-sorry-for-myself-that-I-can-eat-as-much-gluten-free-food-as-I-want". I keep thinking that gluten free and calorie free are interchangeable. Apparently not, says my scales. And one would think that cutting out most processed food and breads would be a healthy thing. However, I am resourceful. And an addict. Gluten free Chocolate Truffle brownies are currently stocking my freezer, and NO ONE CAN TOUCH MOMMY'S SPECIAL WHEAT FREE BROWNIES!!!! An excuse to hoard food. Just what I needed.
Oh, and the Coke Zero. Note to self, it may be calorie free, but it is not water.
What have I learned this week? Well, today while running I was listening to......Eye of the Tiger.....do NOT laugh at me. Anyway I was singing along to myself, shut up, yes I sing...."So many times, it happens too fast. You change your passion for glory." And then, since I was alone, I stopped singing to ponder those lyrics. (I am fully aware that I may never be allowed to run alone again because I sound like a crazy person.) Anywho.....is running my passion? Well, I like it, but I wouldn't call it a passion. My family is my passion. My faith is my passion. My running is.....my therapy. It saves my sanity in a way that nothing else can. Here's what I have learned about myself lately.....I am a hot head. I have a very quick and nasty temper. I have come to admit this to myself lately because I see it mirrored in my youngest. You are WELCOME, Coop. And it has been my proven over and over again, that when I am in a bad mood, running makes me happier. When I run with Traci and Jen, we usually talk it out, and then I feel better. But days like today, when I'm alone, I almost beat it out of myself. I was CRABBY tonight. Seriously irritated with my family for no real reason. I went out and ran 4 miles by myself. And for me, it was a fast and hard pace. The more I thought, the harder I pushed. My chest hurt. And the more my physical body wore out, the more my mind cleared. I felt good. When I came home, I was a better mommy and a better wife, and my family can attest to that. That's what running does for me. It's important. And also, just wanted to say Thank You God that I am finally training without an injury. It is a beautiful thing. Thank you.
Oh, and minus the Zen stuff, running keeps me from getting fat because I can't lay off of the Valentine candy.
Can't forget that.
Oh! And one more muy important thing----Gu is gluten free. Thank you, God again.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Traci - Week 1
I can't believe we are starting all over again. But this rodeo has different challenges. We are now running at a 10 minute mile pace. Lemme just say... NOT EASY. You don't use it, you lose it. And I have lost it. I can't believe I ran 27.2 miles just 4 months ago. Right now it is all I can do to run 3. Cori and Jen didn't want to run in the cold weather last Friday, so we ran 3 wide on the treadmills. What did I learn? I can be a huge slacker on the treadmill and not get left in the dust! NOT.GOOD. So, we need some nice(r) weather so we can get on the asphalt. I, too, fell victim to the snow days, and didn't do nearly what I had anticipated on my first week of official training.
M - Circuit weights
T - 78 min on the TM. 3 miles of running, the rest walking and sprints.
W - Shoveled a 3 foot snow drift out of my driveway, that counts!
Th - off
F - L5, in a slacker kind of way (a lot of walking), and 4 sprints
S - off
S - walked to and from the kitchen, looking for things to snack on
Today marks my first day of trying out Jen's My Fitness Pal. So far, I really like it. Hopefully I have as good of luck on it as she has!
M - Circuit weights
T - 78 min on the TM. 3 miles of running, the rest walking and sprints.
W - Shoveled a 3 foot snow drift out of my driveway, that counts!
Th - off
F - L5, in a slacker kind of way (a lot of walking), and 4 sprints
S - off
S - walked to and from the kitchen, looking for things to snack on
Today marks my first day of trying out Jen's My Fitness Pal. So far, I really like it. Hopefully I have as good of luck on it as she has!
Baaack In the Saddle Again Week 1 Jen
Mon--SL2.5, and 4 sets of "suicides"
Tues--Off
Wed--R2.5 & weights
Thur--Off
Fri--L5, and 4 sets of sprints
Goals are set, training has started and it feels oh so good! The week before our "official" training started I also started my healthy eating kick and slashed my pop and replaced with 6-10 16 oz cups of water a day. Thanks to my new smart phone I have been utilizing the my fitness pal app to counting my calories, 1250 to be exact. Not going to lie 1250 is a tough but happy to report that 5 lbs are gone and that feels awesome. My goal is to lose another 5-10 by April 2nd and 5-10 by summer. That will bring me to my pre-prego weight also my wedding weight..which is what I use for a guide as my "perfect weight for me". Week two, please say it's going to get warmer! Cori and I are cold :)
Tues--Off
Wed--R2.5 & weights
Thur--Off
Fri--L5, and 4 sets of sprints
Goals are set, training has started and it feels oh so good! The week before our "official" training started I also started my healthy eating kick and slashed my pop and replaced with 6-10 16 oz cups of water a day. Thanks to my new smart phone I have been utilizing the my fitness pal app to counting my calories, 1250 to be exact. Not going to lie 1250 is a tough but happy to report that 5 lbs are gone and that feels awesome. My goal is to lose another 5-10 by April 2nd and 5-10 by summer. That will bring me to my pre-prego weight also my wedding weight..which is what I use for a guide as my "perfect weight for me". Week two, please say it's going to get warmer! Cori and I are cold :)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Cori - Week 1
I was a big old Week 1 Slacker---thanks to Snow Days.
Mon--SL2, and 4 sets of "suicides"
Tues--Off
Wed--Off
Thur--Off
Fri--L5, and 4 sets of sprints
The thing that I am most proud of, is not our distance, but our pace. When we first started training together in early 2009 we ran a 10.5 min/mile. My tri run time was around 32 min, and my 5 mile Tiblow Trot time was 52:30, I think. Then I got injured, and when I came back, I could not run faster than a 12 min/mile without pain. Jen and Traci, being the good friends that they are, slowed right down with me. That was our training pace for all of 2010. And it was fine----there's nothing wrong with running a little slower. But we have set some more challenging goals for 2011, and the first was to pick up our pace. Everybody is healthy so far, so no excuses. We have been running at least a 10 min/mile, a couple of times I've even kicked the treadmill up a notch or two just to get it over with. It is a whole new kind of hurt, but I am so proud of us for even trying.
The other thing I want to mention is the importance of running with others. I could never, and would never, push myself if I was alone. I don't know how people stay motivated without peer pressure. I will admit it, I was the first to send the punk out text Friday night:
Mon--SL2, and 4 sets of "suicides"
Tues--Off
Wed--Off
Thur--Off
Fri--L5, and 4 sets of sprints
The thing that I am most proud of, is not our distance, but our pace. When we first started training together in early 2009 we ran a 10.5 min/mile. My tri run time was around 32 min, and my 5 mile Tiblow Trot time was 52:30, I think. Then I got injured, and when I came back, I could not run faster than a 12 min/mile without pain. Jen and Traci, being the good friends that they are, slowed right down with me. That was our training pace for all of 2010. And it was fine----there's nothing wrong with running a little slower. But we have set some more challenging goals for 2011, and the first was to pick up our pace. Everybody is healthy so far, so no excuses. We have been running at least a 10 min/mile, a couple of times I've even kicked the treadmill up a notch or two just to get it over with. It is a whole new kind of hurt, but I am so proud of us for even trying.
The other thing I want to mention is the importance of running with others. I could never, and would never, push myself if I was alone. I don't know how people stay motivated without peer pressure. I will admit it, I was the first to send the punk out text Friday night:
I am in a really bad mood and I'm cold.
We either need to unanimously cancel,
or I need a verbal ass-kicking.
I promise to love either.
The mere thought of running on a dark Friday night when it was 25 degrees outside made me cranky. But Traci was ready to go, and Jen was cold too, so we compromised: 5 miles on the treadmills at the Y. We had the place to ourselves, and we discovered we can even talk louder than treadmill motors.
Good times. Thanks girls for all of the times that you won't let me stay home with a glass of wine and a Redbox. I love you for it.
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