Week 5 Day 2

So week 5 is a big week in C25K.  When I look ahead at workouts, I am usually a bit worried, but week 5 is downright intimidating.  Day 1 is three 5 minute runs with 3 minute walks in-between.  Not horrible.  It actually went pretty well.  Day 2 is two 8 minute runs with a 5 minute walk in-between.  That was today.  I am super happy with how well it went.  The first run was a piece of cake.  The second one got harder around minute 4, but I finished strong and was super proud when I was done.  Since I run so slow, it means I ran a bit over a mile, but I am still proud.  BUT, next up is 20 minutes running nonstop.  Now, I have learned to have faith in the program, that it has prepared me for each work out.  But for me running is all mental now.  Sure my legs get tired and I am breathing heavier by the end of each run, but if I get it in my head that I won't make it, I won't.  I have to tell myself that i can, multiple times during and before the runs to make it happen.  Its silly, but thats the truth.  So, I CAN do this 20 minute run and afterwards I will be so very very happy.

30 Day Shred and W3D3

Soooo yesterday I started Jillian Michaels 30 day shred to do on my days off from couch to 5 k. It is interval training - 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio, 1 minute of abs three times. Its all over in about 25 minutes but it tried to kill me last night. I seriously could barely walk today.

BUT, I did my week 3 day three of the couch to 5 k! We will see if I can walk tomorrow :) It was hard, but I made my way through.

W3D2

So, it looks as though it has been a long time since I have worked out, but in actuality I was on vacation in Paris where we walked more than 8 or 9 miles a day! I count this as working out. We also climbed approximately a million stairs. I caught a nasty virus from my mom on the plane ride home, so I spent this week resting and now I am back to it. Three whole minutes at a time. I was worried I wouldn't be able to do it, and the last 3 minute run was tough towards the end but I didn't let my brain talk me out of it and I did it!

Week 3 Day 1

So today was the day we started running for 3 whole minutes! And it didn't suck! Yay!

Week 2, day 2

Last night I did day two of week two , or day 5. It was much better than sunday. I was stronger and made it through with minimal panting. I also wore my new super flat shoes. They were great. I am made for minimal running shoes.

Let's try that again...

So, I started the couch to 5k, and then somehow, as usual, life got in the way. So, now I am back at it and tonight I ran day 4. It was a lot harder than days 1-3 for me. The increase from 1 min of running to 1.5 min of running took a lot out of me. I also think I was dehydrated which didn't help. But, I'm back on the wagon and should be running three miles in May :) I will probably even take my running shoes to Paris......

Day 2!

So today was day 2 of c25k as it shall now be known. I was definitely not clever enough to come up with that on my own. It was a good day. I put on my work out playlist and ran my little heart out. I noticed it was much easier today, and my heart rate did not get as high as last time. My breathing was not as bad either. Probably a fluke, but it made me feel good.

Todays work out:

5 min walk

1 min run, 1.5 min walk x8

5 min walk

1.61 miles.

:)

Couch to 5k.

So, its been a while since I posted. I did P90 until Labor day and then things sort of fell apart. It definitely helped me, but rotating between two workouts got tiresome after a while. It didn't work well for my sort of ADD mentality. So, now that I am back from Hawaii (I did get a new swimsuit!) I am up for a new routine. My friend Maggie just finished her first 5k using couch to 5k, and I am so impressed my her, that I am going to try the same thing. I started tonight, and it is a nine week program, so I should be ready to run a 5k in mid-January.

Todays work out:

5 min walk warm up

1 min run, 1.5 min walk X 8

5 min walk cool down

Anyone want to join me? :)

Day 34

Yesterday I took my day off instead of today so that I could go eat a fancy restaurant week dinner at the Capital Grille! So, today was day 34, and I ran/walked for 45 minutes, 2.3 miles.

Excuses

Ugh. I feel like all I do is make excuses. Last week was a disaster. I had training and was in charge of a baseball game, dinner, etc. We were there from 6:30 to 5 on Thursday. So, needless to say, I did not get a chance to work out last week. Yesterday I ran/walked 2.3 miles in 45 minutes, and today I did the same. So, I guess those were days 32 and 33.

31

Long day at work, got home at 7, didn't want to. BUT, I walked 1.67 miles in 32 minutes. Not great, but for today, not bad.

Day 30!

I am so proud to have made it to today! There were a few hiccups along the way, but I am on my way. I don't actually have a scale right now (its on the way!), so I don't know how many pounds I have lost, but I know that clothes are fitting better, and I notice changes in measurements. Today I ran on the treadmill 2.3 miles in 45 minutes. Tomorrow I go back to the videos (my muscle is finally feeling better. I still need work on eating better but I know that this habit I am forming will be one that is good for me in the long run.

I took pictures today to document progress, but no posting here :)

Day 29

So, after my day off on Wednesday, I was still not able to use the left side of my body for anything, so after taking off Thursday and Friday (shame on me!!), I deem today day 29. I went for a run/walk in the gym. 45 minutes of run one minute walk one minute. I think the total mileage was 2.4 miles. I will run again tomorrow and hopefully Monday I can go back to the weights and videos, this muscle better cooperate!

Day 27 & 28

Yesterday was cardio - It was hard because with my pulled muscle under my arm, I was not quite able to do the yoga, or the crunches very well. It was frustrating, but it made it to the end of the video. It will be good to have the day off today to try and stretch out that muscle.

Ooops! Days 21 - 26!

Day 21 was a day off. Wednesdays are my day off :) It was a nice milestone. I am proud of myself!

Day 22 - Sculpt - Was tired, and didn't really want to do it but I did 12 reps with the 5 lb weights.

Day 23 - Cardio - I have to make a confession, I just couldn't bring myself to do the video, so I went down to the gym and walked 2.3 miles in 45 minutes on the treadmill. I will get back to the video next week but I needed a change, but still wanted to do cardio.

Day 24 - Sculpt - This day went well - I pulled a muscle under my arm but other than that I used the 5 pound weights and did 12 reps.

Day 25 - Cardio day - I went down to the gym and ran/walked 2.3 miles in 45 minutes. I ran one minute and walked the next.

Day 26 - Today is sculpt. I also ran/walked 1.5 miles in 30 minutes. Not a great pace, but it is a start! I was able to do the dips better!

I decided to start running because I am going to a pool party for labor day weekend with some college friends in VA so I want to look good!

Days 19 and 20

Yesterday was day 19 - Sculpt. I switched weights up by two pounds in each hand and did 12 reps per exercise to be sure I wasn't too sore today. It was good, and I feel stronger!

Day 20 - Cardio - I did more of the jumps and I am working on the balance for the kicks. The only crunches I really have a problem with are the last set- full body. They are hard! I need to remember to breathe.

Tomorrow will be three weeks!

Lost track...Day 18?

So, this week was a disaster. Everything about it. I was sick Thursday. I believe the only days I worked out were Monday (cardio) and Tuesday (sculpt). I am disappointed in myself, but today I got back on the wagon and did the cardio routine. I also moved a bunch of boxes that were quite heavy, so I did a bit of weight lifting :). So, we will call today Day 18, and I will be better this week. That is all I can ask of myself.

Send me some good vibes for this week!

Day 15

Not much to report today. Did the sculpt video. I need to go buy heavier weights. I was tired, but I was able to do 8 push ups each time we were supposed to. I will work that number up to 15, but when I started I couldn't do any!

Days 13 and 14

I have officially done 14 days of Power 90! While it doesn't seem like much considering how much I have left to go, I am proud that I have stuck with it.

Day 13 - Sculpt. This day was pretty tough. I had a terrible day at work, and Lucky got in trouble at daycare. I burst into tears in the lobby of the daycare. I was very tempted to just come home and crash. But, I managed to make myself do the dvd. I figured it was only 28 minutes, and I made it to the end! So while I wasn't in the best form, and probably could have tried harder, I get an A for effort!

Day 14 - Cardio. Today I had really tight calves again. I need to remember to stretch them out, and to drink lots of water during the day, even when I am not at work. I did more abs, but I couldn't do some of the jumps. I would give myself a B for today.

Day 12

Cardio - Today my calves were not very pleased with working out. Maybe I didn't stretch them out enough. I made it through, not a great work out, but at least I did it, right? I feel like I can do the ab routine better each time, although still when I get to the end I can barely do any of the last set!

I had a long pretty miserable day, so I am impressed I did it!