Treadmill: 30 minutes, 2.7 miles
Free weights: 8 lb weights, bench press 3x12, biceps 3x12, triceps 3x12, lawn mower pull 3x12
Kids went to the playland at the gym, they loved it and didn't want to leave. I had a worry free leisurely workout. Fantastic!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18th, 2011
Let it be known that I have not died. Let it also be known that I have not worked out in 2.5 months until tonight.
There are many reasons why: death in the family, unemployment, search for new employment, wedding, moving, business travel, running a thriving but still start-up business, etc. What is all boils down is one thing, prioritizing. I realized that I had to gain some perspective in my life, exercise was way too far up on the priority list and my family was under it. So....I was forced to take a good hard look and settle down. My mind kept telling me I was lazy, especially in the beginning. ALL DAY LONG, I would beat myself up and say that I was being lazy. Eventually, that voice went away and I just felt peace.
My new goal is this, workout with my family to be healthy and happy. That is all.
That being said, when I get a workout in (with my family!) I am definitely going to document it. I guess I am just narcissistic that way. Tonight Nick and I went to our new gym and enjoyed the cardio cinema. I ran/walked 2 miles while Nick ellipticalled next to me. We enjoyed part of "War of the Worlds" and I only almost fell off my treadmill one time, and only accidentally pulled the emergency cord twice. FYI, that cord is a really abrupt stop. I don't recommend pulling it. Cardio cinema rocks! The alien chasing stuff made me want to run faster and a couple of times I outran my treadmill speed. Then I died a little because, man I am out of shape!
Afterward we went to do some arms and chest stuff. I basically can barely bench press the bar, so that is awesome. But there is nowhere to go but up!
There are many reasons why: death in the family, unemployment, search for new employment, wedding, moving, business travel, running a thriving but still start-up business, etc. What is all boils down is one thing, prioritizing. I realized that I had to gain some perspective in my life, exercise was way too far up on the priority list and my family was under it. So....I was forced to take a good hard look and settle down. My mind kept telling me I was lazy, especially in the beginning. ALL DAY LONG, I would beat myself up and say that I was being lazy. Eventually, that voice went away and I just felt peace.
My new goal is this, workout with my family to be healthy and happy. That is all.
That being said, when I get a workout in (with my family!) I am definitely going to document it. I guess I am just narcissistic that way. Tonight Nick and I went to our new gym and enjoyed the cardio cinema. I ran/walked 2 miles while Nick ellipticalled next to me. We enjoyed part of "War of the Worlds" and I only almost fell off my treadmill one time, and only accidentally pulled the emergency cord twice. FYI, that cord is a really abrupt stop. I don't recommend pulling it. Cardio cinema rocks! The alien chasing stuff made me want to run faster and a couple of times I outran my treadmill speed. Then I died a little because, man I am out of shape!
Afterward we went to do some arms and chest stuff. I basically can barely bench press the bar, so that is awesome. But there is nowhere to go but up!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Today's Workout: 3.2 miles , 28:15 minutes
So...I figured out what my problem is. I ran outside this morning and I remembered every reason why I LOVE to run! Greeting the morning, watching the sunrise, breathing that delightful morning air. It is all so fantastic and I didn't realize how much I had missed it. I ran the fastest 5k time ever, and I am feeling great about it. So...it's outside for me as much as possible. Hooray!
So...I figured out what my problem is. I ran outside this morning and I remembered every reason why I LOVE to run! Greeting the morning, watching the sunrise, breathing that delightful morning air. It is all so fantastic and I didn't realize how much I had missed it. I ran the fastest 5k time ever, and I am feeling great about it. So...it's outside for me as much as possible. Hooray!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tuesday, April 12th. 2011
Today's Workout, 2.10 miles in 21 minutes.
Nothing much to say. I ran today, so that is that. I had a burst of energy afterward so I got a lot of cleaning done and organizing around the house. However, my hair is getting really thin, so thin that my hairdresser pointed it out. It worries me a little that I might need an old lady haircut, you know really short. I feel tired a lot, I am not sure what is going on. But today, well today I ran!
Nothing much to say. I ran today, so that is that. I had a burst of energy afterward so I got a lot of cleaning done and organizing around the house. However, my hair is getting really thin, so thin that my hairdresser pointed it out. It worries me a little that I might need an old lady haircut, you know really short. I feel tired a lot, I am not sure what is going on. But today, well today I ran!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 6th 2011
Today's Workout: 2.19 miles, 25:03 minutes, 273 calories burned
Plus...3x12 chair steps and 3x12 pulses, each leg. 3x12 pushups, and some squats.
So...Nick is sick and at home today. I took advantage of that situation and slept in, then when the boys woke up I got them all fed and situated with a movie and then did my workout. Nick was keeping an ear open for any fights or emergencies. It is a beautiful thing, working out in sunlight! It makes me happy and running makes me happy. I am just so tired lately I can't seem to get up early to do it.
WHAT! It's my 100th day of running! That is cool!
Plus...3x12 chair steps and 3x12 pulses, each leg. 3x12 pushups, and some squats.
So...Nick is sick and at home today. I took advantage of that situation and slept in, then when the boys woke up I got them all fed and situated with a movie and then did my workout. Nick was keeping an ear open for any fights or emergencies. It is a beautiful thing, working out in sunlight! It makes me happy and running makes me happy. I am just so tired lately I can't seem to get up early to do it.
WHAT! It's my 100th day of running! That is cool!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
It was the ides of March. There is no other explanation for my complete absence from running these past three weeks. I just didn't want to, couldn't wake up, and felt horrible every single day. Well, I'm back!
Today's Run: 2.0 miles in 20:14 minutes
It's basically like starting from scratch, but Nick assures me that if I am consistant that I should bounce back quickly. I forgot how much better I feel when I get up and get moving in the morning. I think that I am going to have to fight myself every day for a little while to do it, but eventually I will get back into my habit!
Next run: Ward 5k, April ....something. I would like to beat my last 5k time of 29 minutes. My goal is going to be 28:28. Here we go!
Today's Run: 2.0 miles in 20:14 minutes
It's basically like starting from scratch, but Nick assures me that if I am consistant that I should bounce back quickly. I forgot how much better I feel when I get up and get moving in the morning. I think that I am going to have to fight myself every day for a little while to do it, but eventually I will get back into my habit!
Next run: Ward 5k, April ....something. I would like to beat my last 5k time of 29 minutes. My goal is going to be 28:28. Here we go!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Saturday, March 12th, 2011
Today's Goal: 6 miles
Today's Workout: 3.2 miles in 33 minutes
Today was a nice morning, so after my run I decided to run around the street at a sprint. Sort of to test the waters of the outdoor run. Man! Treadmill running is so much different than outdoor running! I have a lot of work to do.
Today's Workout: 3.2 miles in 33 minutes
Today was a nice morning, so after my run I decided to run around the street at a sprint. Sort of to test the waters of the outdoor run. Man! Treadmill running is so much different than outdoor running! I have a lot of work to do.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Today's Goal: 3 miles in 11:24
Today's Workout: 3 miles, 38 minutes (13 minute mile)
I worked out with T today, a lot of talking happened. I've had a cold for the past few days thought so I needed to do something. 6 miles tomorrow!
Today's Workout: 3 miles, 38 minutes (13 minute mile)
I worked out with T today, a lot of talking happened. I've had a cold for the past few days thought so I needed to do something. 6 miles tomorrow!
Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Today's Goal: 6 miles in 11:24 each
Today's Workout: 6 miles, in 62 minutes (10.33 per mile)
Long run, but it felt good.
Today's Workout: 6 miles, in 62 minutes (10.33 per mile)
Long run, but it felt good.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday, March 3rd, 2010
Today's Goal: Easy Run, 3 miles at 11:24 per mile
Today's Workout: 3 miles in 30 minutes, 10 minutes per mile
I had to hurry today, I slept in and still wanted to get a run in before N left for work. Basically I had a time crunch and it helped me run faster than I needed too. This is totally how I work, I love a deadline and I work well under pressure, even when it is self created. Some call it procrastination, I call it motivation. I think I might do this more often...
Today's Workout: 3 miles in 30 minutes, 10 minutes per mile
I had to hurry today, I slept in and still wanted to get a run in before N left for work. Basically I had a time crunch and it helped me run faster than I needed too. This is totally how I work, I love a deadline and I work well under pressure, even when it is self created. Some call it procrastination, I call it motivation. I think I might do this more often...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Today's Goal: 4 miles, including 2 miles @ 9:41, cool down
Today's Workout: 4 miles in 41:40 minutes, 503 calories
The details: I ran for 1 mile at 5.5 pace, roughly 11:00 min. mile. Then I ran at 6.5 for another mile, then varied between 5 and 5.5 for 1/2 mile and then another mile at 6.5, Last 1/2 mile was all the way from 7.0 down to 5.0.
I am not running the Salt Lake Half, it is just too dang expensive. 75 dollars, that is a lot of money and I just couldn't justify the cost. That is what I spend per week on groceries! Anyway, I am still training as if I were running and I am thinking of doing my own personal half marathon that morning. If the weather is good, that is my plan. Anyone out there care to join me?
Today's Workout: 4 miles in 41:40 minutes, 503 calories
The details: I ran for 1 mile at 5.5 pace, roughly 11:00 min. mile. Then I ran at 6.5 for another mile, then varied between 5 and 5.5 for 1/2 mile and then another mile at 6.5, Last 1/2 mile was all the way from 7.0 down to 5.0.
I am not running the Salt Lake Half, it is just too dang expensive. 75 dollars, that is a lot of money and I just couldn't justify the cost. That is what I spend per week on groceries! Anyway, I am still training as if I were running and I am thinking of doing my own personal half marathon that morning. If the weather is good, that is my plan. Anyone out there care to join me?
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25th 2011
Today's Goal: 3 miles at 11:24 per mile
Today's workout: 3 miles on the elliptical, 25 minutes total
So, there is another runner in the neighborhood. She beat me to the treadmill this morning. Sad.
I also did three sets of 9 pushups, guy pushups.
Today's workout: 3 miles on the elliptical, 25 minutes total
So, there is another runner in the neighborhood. She beat me to the treadmill this morning. Sad.
I also did three sets of 9 pushups, guy pushups.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Today's Goal: Rest or xtrain
Today's Workout: 30 minutes on the elliptical, 3.01 miles
I have been eating tons and tons of carbs lately. I have stopped tracking my calories on my fitness pal and apparently that gave me a license to eat like a pig all the time. It's no good. I am going to do better today.
Today's Workout: 30 minutes on the elliptical, 3.01 miles
I have been eating tons and tons of carbs lately. I have stopped tracking my calories on my fitness pal and apparently that gave me a license to eat like a pig all the time. It's no good. I am going to do better today.
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Today's Goal: Easy Run, 3 miles @11:24
Today's Workout: 2.54 miles in 34:39
Today was a bad day, there is a bunch of stuff going on with my family and I read about a million texts from various sisters on the way to the gym. Needless to say I walked the first 1 minutes of my workout, so that is why my time is so long. I had to leave early too because I had an appt. that I had to get ready for.
Today's Workout: 2.54 miles in 34:39
Today was a bad day, there is a bunch of stuff going on with my family and I read about a million texts from various sisters on the way to the gym. Needless to say I walked the first 1 minutes of my workout, so that is why my time is so long. I had to leave early too because I had an appt. that I had to get ready for.
Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Today's Goal: : Long Run, 6 miles @ 11:27
Today's Workout: 2.04 miles in 21:55 on elliptical, 2.09 on bicycle in 10 minutes, 1 mile on treadmill in 9:08
Well, I just couldn't bring myself to run 6 miles today. It's trouble, I've kind of lost my motivation again. Anyway, I went to the gym and I did something. I felt guilty at the end so I tried to run a fast mile. I sort of did.
Today's Workout: 2.04 miles in 21:55 on elliptical, 2.09 on bicycle in 10 minutes, 1 mile on treadmill in 9:08
Well, I just couldn't bring myself to run 6 miles today. It's trouble, I've kind of lost my motivation again. Anyway, I went to the gym and I did something. I felt guilty at the end so I tried to run a fast mile. I sort of did.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ran on the treadmill at the hotel today. 2.5 miles in 25 minutes or something like that. I forgot to keep track but I just wanted to report that I did something. Plus, we walked the entire Las Vegas strip and back. That's a lot of walking!
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Today's Goal: Rest or Xtrain
Today's Workout: 30 minutes, 3.0 miles on the elliptical.
Nothing new to report here, except I have been a slacker in most ways imaginable. I haven't run since Tuesday morning and have been eating crap. Lots of crap. Needless to say I have not logged into my fitness pal all week, I don't want to see how many pounds I am going to gain if I keep this up. Really.
Running 5 miles tomorrow!
Today's Workout: 30 minutes, 3.0 miles on the elliptical.
Nothing new to report here, except I have been a slacker in most ways imaginable. I haven't run since Tuesday morning and have been eating crap. Lots of crap. Needless to say I have not logged into my fitness pal all week, I don't want to see how many pounds I am going to gain if I keep this up. Really.
Running 5 miles tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14th, 2010
Today's Goal: 6 miles @ 11:27
Today's Workout: (Coming to you direct from Vegas) 5 miles in 55 minutes (11 min per mile)
Two things: My feet were really sore from walking all over Vegas the night before, but still I would have run 6 miles I just failed to look at my workout goal before I hit the gym and I thought that I was only supposed to run 5 miles.
They have awesome treadmills here! They have TV's attached to each one and you are in control of what you watch on them. I watched the price is right, and Drew Carey has totally had hair plugs or something, he suddenly has a ton of hair. Anyway, I had a great run, the only thing was that I had to get used to the bouncing screen as it is so much closer than the TV at the clubhouse. I was going up and down from running so I had to acclimate to focusing on the screen like that.
Today's Workout: (Coming to you direct from Vegas) 5 miles in 55 minutes (11 min per mile)
Two things: My feet were really sore from walking all over Vegas the night before, but still I would have run 6 miles I just failed to look at my workout goal before I hit the gym and I thought that I was only supposed to run 5 miles.
They have awesome treadmills here! They have TV's attached to each one and you are in control of what you watch on them. I watched the price is right, and Drew Carey has totally had hair plugs or something, he suddenly has a ton of hair. Anyway, I had a great run, the only thing was that I had to get used to the bouncing screen as it is so much closer than the TV at the clubhouse. I was going up and down from running so I had to acclimate to focusing on the screen like that.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, February 11th, 2011
Today's Goal: Rest or X train
Today's Workout: Elliptical machine, 3.38 miles in 30 minutes, burning 284 calories.
Plus...Chair Steps, 3x15 each leg, plus 3x15 pulses each leg and pushups, 3x8
I have started keeping track of calories because I am now trying to be award of how many calories I consume in a day plus the amount that I burn off. Now that I am 30 I can feel that my metabolism is slowing so I need to teach myself how to not over-consume, which is something that I have done pretty much my entire life. There is a website called myfitnesspal.com, it's free, it helps you track your calories and exercise water consumption. Then at the end of the day when you complete you entry, it tells you based on your caloric intake what your body will do if you continue on that way. The first day I ate like I normally do and then at the end of the day had consumed something like 2800 calories, and it approximated that if I did that every day I would gain 9 pounds in 5 weeks. Wow. Well I guess I need to pay attention.
It makes me wonder exactly how those twin brothers on the biggest looser gained 9 lbs in ONE week though, especially at the rate they exercise on that show. They definitely rigged it somehow.
Anyway, I like being more conscious about what I put into my body. I would like to loose 10'ish pounds so I'm hoping that the law of the harvest works out for me, consume less than I am burning. Or consume less than my body will gain weight at rather. Oh, and I also give myself Sunday's off of keeping track.
Today's Workout: Elliptical machine, 3.38 miles in 30 minutes, burning 284 calories.
Plus...Chair Steps, 3x15 each leg, plus 3x15 pulses each leg and pushups, 3x8
I have started keeping track of calories because I am now trying to be award of how many calories I consume in a day plus the amount that I burn off. Now that I am 30 I can feel that my metabolism is slowing so I need to teach myself how to not over-consume, which is something that I have done pretty much my entire life. There is a website called myfitnesspal.com, it's free, it helps you track your calories and exercise water consumption. Then at the end of the day when you complete you entry, it tells you based on your caloric intake what your body will do if you continue on that way. The first day I ate like I normally do and then at the end of the day had consumed something like 2800 calories, and it approximated that if I did that every day I would gain 9 pounds in 5 weeks. Wow. Well I guess I need to pay attention.
It makes me wonder exactly how those twin brothers on the biggest looser gained 9 lbs in ONE week though, especially at the rate they exercise on that show. They definitely rigged it somehow.
Anyway, I like being more conscious about what I put into my body. I would like to loose 10'ish pounds so I'm hoping that the law of the harvest works out for me, consume less than I am burning. Or consume less than my body will gain weight at rather. Oh, and I also give myself Sunday's off of keeping track.
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