178.1
15:00 rowing
2 sets lifting
Yesterday's swim (that I failed to blog) helped loosen up the extremely sore quads, but I woke up plenty stiff this morning. I knew that running or doing legs would not be wise, but I can't let DOMS stand in the way of working out, or I would never get anywhere!
Rowing only hurt my legs a little bit, so it was a good compromise. I had a good lifting session, although lowering myself onto the bench for the flys and chest presses involved a small bit of cringing.
I sure hope this soreness lets up, because its hard not to run on such pretty days, and tomorrow looks like it will be just as pretty.
Showing posts with label lifting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lifting. Show all posts
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Working out when I'm too busy to blog
Jan 24
177.9
14:25, 500 m swim
Had just enough time to squeeze in a quick swim. Muscles were tired and sluggish today, but swimming and a quick soak in the hot tub made them feel much better.
Jan 25
30:00, elliptical
10:00, rowing
2 sets leg machines
Pushed harder than usual on cardio today. Wanted to quit after about 25 minutes on the elliptical, but pushed through it. Great workout, worked up a decent sweat.
Jan 26
Up most of the night with sick kids, so exhausted by the time I left work. Just stayed home and cuddled with the kiddos.
Jan 27
31:50, 1.9 mile walk/run with Seth
5:00 rowing
2 sets lifting
Good workout. Seth and I would walk 2 laps, run 1. He is getting faster but doesn't have the cardio endurance yet for longer runs. So proud of him for making this change.
I felt strong on the lifting and I like the changes I am seeing in the mirror. My tummy is stubbornly hanging on, but I can see the changes in muscle definition in my arms and legs and I know I am getting stronger.
Today
176.4
25:47, 2 mile run
It was 70 degrees today! Just had time to squeeze in a quick 2 miler at the park before we had to pick up the kindergartner and I had to get to work. It was weird to run in such warm weather, found myself getting thirsty which normally doesn't happen on such short runs.
Felt good to get out and run without anything holding me back. I wish I would have had the time to drive down to Thunderbird for a trail run, but with only one working car at the moment, I am restricted by the kid's school schedules.
177.9
14:25, 500 m swim
Had just enough time to squeeze in a quick swim. Muscles were tired and sluggish today, but swimming and a quick soak in the hot tub made them feel much better.
Jan 25
30:00, elliptical
10:00, rowing
2 sets leg machines
Pushed harder than usual on cardio today. Wanted to quit after about 25 minutes on the elliptical, but pushed through it. Great workout, worked up a decent sweat.
Jan 26
Up most of the night with sick kids, so exhausted by the time I left work. Just stayed home and cuddled with the kiddos.
Jan 27
31:50, 1.9 mile walk/run with Seth
5:00 rowing
2 sets lifting
Good workout. Seth and I would walk 2 laps, run 1. He is getting faster but doesn't have the cardio endurance yet for longer runs. So proud of him for making this change.
I felt strong on the lifting and I like the changes I am seeing in the mirror. My tummy is stubbornly hanging on, but I can see the changes in muscle definition in my arms and legs and I know I am getting stronger.
Today
176.4
25:47, 2 mile run
It was 70 degrees today! Just had time to squeeze in a quick 2 miler at the park before we had to pick up the kindergartner and I had to get to work. It was weird to run in such warm weather, found myself getting thirsty which normally doesn't happen on such short runs.
Felt good to get out and run without anything holding me back. I wish I would have had the time to drive down to Thunderbird for a trail run, but with only one working car at the moment, I am restricted by the kid's school schedules.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Much better day
177.9
31:06, 2 miles walk/run intervals with Seth
2 sets lifting, heavier than usual
Right before I went to work out I read a news article that made me very happy and pumped me up to work out.
I really enjoyed running and walking with Seth again. 1:1 split of running and walking laps left him with pain in his side, so we went to 1:2 which seemed to work better. I was sore from yesterday's class, but it felt excellent to run and I found myself running faster than usual. Just happy and motivated I guess.
31:06, 2 miles walk/run intervals with Seth
2 sets lifting, heavier than usual
Right before I went to work out I read a news article that made me very happy and pumped me up to work out.
I really enjoyed running and walking with Seth again. 1:1 split of running and walking laps left him with pain in his side, so we went to 1:2 which seemed to work better. I was sore from yesterday's class, but it felt excellent to run and I found myself running faster than usual. Just happy and motivated I guess.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
My new favorite run
174.4
27:39, 2.18 miles on indoor track
2 sets lifting
I was still sore from earlier this week, but I couldn't stop smiling on my run today.
Seth had come up to the track so he could do my walking laps with me. I always enjoy having him up there, even though he walks slower than I like. But then at the end of my first lap Seth decided he wanted to try running a lap with me. Seth is the anti-runner and always spends his time at the gym walking calmly on the treadmills while he watches Pawn Stars. But today he ran.
I would run 3 laps and then take 1 walking lap. Seth would walk with me and then run the first lap after that with me. And he was quick too, running at about an 11:00/mile pace! I just kept smiling every time I would look over at him running beside me. I may just make him a runner yet. And nothing would make me happier.
27:39, 2.18 miles on indoor track
2 sets lifting
I was still sore from earlier this week, but I couldn't stop smiling on my run today.
Seth had come up to the track so he could do my walking laps with me. I always enjoy having him up there, even though he walks slower than I like. But then at the end of my first lap Seth decided he wanted to try running a lap with me. Seth is the anti-runner and always spends his time at the gym walking calmly on the treadmills while he watches Pawn Stars. But today he ran.
I would run 3 laps and then take 1 walking lap. Seth would walk with me and then run the first lap after that with me. And he was quick too, running at about an 11:00/mile pace! I just kept smiling every time I would look over at him running beside me. I may just make him a runner yet. And nothing would make me happier.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Oh where is my hairbrush?!
25:34, 2 miles on indoor track
5:00 rowing machine
2 sets lifting
Today's schedule had me co-chairing a meeting in Norman at 1:30, and then working until close at my home library. Logically I decided that the best use of my time and gas was to take my dress clothes with me, workout at the Norman YMCA, showering there before dashing over to my meeting.
Great plan, except I forgot to pack a hairbrush. After a great workout and quick shower I discovered that no amount of finger combing was not going to cut it! Luckily there was gas station on the way and all was not lost.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
"Shake it like Jello"
180.3
30 minutes belly dancing video
30 situps with 8 pound medicine ball toss
2 sets of lifting
30 situps
Today I was looking at my blog statistics and I became curious why my blog entry "Fat girl in running shorts" was still receiving so many views (over 180 so far) so I looked at the entry addresses on the traffic sources. I was horrified to discover that a lot of the views were coming from Google's image search for "fat girl shorts." Yep, people googling pictures of fat girls were looking at me. Ugh! Not exactly my target audience when I started writing a fitness blog. I have renamed the entry in hopes that it may eventual stop coming up in the results, but the internet never forgets a bad photo.
The gym was closed today (why they would close on the day most people decide to start exercising is beyond me) so I had planned to run. Unfortunately it is January and I hate the cold. I just couldn't work up the nerve to put on my running gear and go out when the temperatures are in the 20s. But I also didn't want to start the new year wimping out on my exercise, so I found a workout video as an alternative.
It was belly dancing. At one point I had to just laugh because the host is demonstrating a move and says "just shake it like Jello"... well, my movement didn't quite match hers, but it was certainly shaking like Jello! Wonder how many views I would get if I posted a video of that!
30 minutes belly dancing video
30 situps with 8 pound medicine ball toss
2 sets of lifting
30 situps
Today I was looking at my blog statistics and I became curious why my blog entry "Fat girl in running shorts" was still receiving so many views (over 180 so far) so I looked at the entry addresses on the traffic sources. I was horrified to discover that a lot of the views were coming from Google's image search for "fat girl shorts." Yep, people googling pictures of fat girls were looking at me. Ugh! Not exactly my target audience when I started writing a fitness blog. I have renamed the entry in hopes that it may eventual stop coming up in the results, but the internet never forgets a bad photo.
The gym was closed today (why they would close on the day most people decide to start exercising is beyond me) so I had planned to run. Unfortunately it is January and I hate the cold. I just couldn't work up the nerve to put on my running gear and go out when the temperatures are in the 20s. But I also didn't want to start the new year wimping out on my exercise, so I found a workout video as an alternative.
It was belly dancing. At one point I had to just laugh because the host is demonstrating a move and says "just shake it like Jello"... well, my movement didn't quite match hers, but it was certainly shaking like Jello! Wonder how many views I would get if I posted a video of that!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Not done, just busy
176.8
17:18, 1.5 mile run on indoor track
75 sit ups
2 sets lifting at home
Even enjoying some time off from work, its still hard to find the time to exercise, and even harder to find the time to blog about it.
I got in a short snowy run on Christmas day. Icy sidewalks and a wind chill of 12 degrees kept it short, but it felt good to get outside by myself and enjoy moving. Family time immediately reabsorbed me when I got home so no blog.
I worked the day after Christmas. I was tired and it was snowy so I just stayed in with the family that evening.
Dec 27th I went for a longer run, just over 2.5 miles. It was a wind chill of 17 that day, and while much of the roads had been cleared, I still had to be careful on icy patches of the sidewalk. I stopped to honor the funeral procession going by- cold in my thin gear with the bitter wind, but glad to be alive to feel it. When I got home, I had to hurry and shower so we could meet some friends to take our kids to play at the Science Museum Oklahoma. Good day, but too much fun to stop and blog about it.
Life got busier than planned yesterday, and I forgot about it being Friday which means shorter gym hours so I never made it to workout.
Today I enjoyed sleeping in, knowing that I would have plenty of time to go to the gym in the afternoon. What I didn't realize is that the child care hours are shorter on Saturdays so I only had about 30 minutes from the time I checked the kids in to the time I had to pick them up. I had hoped to run 1.5 miles in about 15 minutes, but I wasn't quite able to meet my expectations. My leg muscles seem to lack umph and stamina right now, and drainage made me want to puke by the time I finished!
It was frustrating not being able to fit in the legs workout I wanted, but when I got home I decided I was going to finish strong and not let someone else's schedule stop me. So I popped in "Battleship" (which Seth got me on DVD for Christmas!) and dug my barbells out of the coat closet. It wasn't the workout I had planned, but at least it was a workout.
17:18, 1.5 mile run on indoor track
75 sit ups
2 sets lifting at home
Even enjoying some time off from work, its still hard to find the time to exercise, and even harder to find the time to blog about it.
I got in a short snowy run on Christmas day. Icy sidewalks and a wind chill of 12 degrees kept it short, but it felt good to get outside by myself and enjoy moving. Family time immediately reabsorbed me when I got home so no blog.
I worked the day after Christmas. I was tired and it was snowy so I just stayed in with the family that evening.
Dec 27th I went for a longer run, just over 2.5 miles. It was a wind chill of 17 that day, and while much of the roads had been cleared, I still had to be careful on icy patches of the sidewalk. I stopped to honor the funeral procession going by- cold in my thin gear with the bitter wind, but glad to be alive to feel it. When I got home, I had to hurry and shower so we could meet some friends to take our kids to play at the Science Museum Oklahoma. Good day, but too much fun to stop and blog about it.
Life got busier than planned yesterday, and I forgot about it being Friday which means shorter gym hours so I never made it to workout.
Today I enjoyed sleeping in, knowing that I would have plenty of time to go to the gym in the afternoon. What I didn't realize is that the child care hours are shorter on Saturdays so I only had about 30 minutes from the time I checked the kids in to the time I had to pick them up. I had hoped to run 1.5 miles in about 15 minutes, but I wasn't quite able to meet my expectations. My leg muscles seem to lack umph and stamina right now, and drainage made me want to puke by the time I finished!
It was frustrating not being able to fit in the legs workout I wanted, but when I got home I decided I was going to finish strong and not let someone else's schedule stop me. So I popped in "Battleship" (which Seth got me on DVD for Christmas!) and dug my barbells out of the coat closet. It wasn't the workout I had planned, but at least it was a workout.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Cold, busy and tired.
15:00 rowing
20:00 lifting, 2 sets
It's hard to workout in December. Socially the calendar is packed, and work life just keeps on rolling along. The weather and short days make it hard to get in runs (because I am a big sissy about the cold). This weekend I worked 16 hours and had a big party to attend too. Since I work almost exactly the hours that the gym is open on the weekends, I did not get in any work outs.
I wore my high heeled boots to work today and by quitting time my feet to knees were telling me they would not cooperate with any running, so upper body it was! My work out went well and I upped the weights on most of my sets. I'm about to fall asleep at the keyboard though, life is just too busy this time of year.
p.s. no weigh in this morning because I stayed in bed too long and had to scramble to make it to work on time. My bed is just too warm and comfy and I am too tired, so this is a common problem these days.
20:00 lifting, 2 sets
It's hard to workout in December. Socially the calendar is packed, and work life just keeps on rolling along. The weather and short days make it hard to get in runs (because I am a big sissy about the cold). This weekend I worked 16 hours and had a big party to attend too. Since I work almost exactly the hours that the gym is open on the weekends, I did not get in any work outs.
I wore my high heeled boots to work today and by quitting time my feet to knees were telling me they would not cooperate with any running, so upper body it was! My work out went well and I upped the weights on most of my sets. I'm about to fall asleep at the keyboard though, life is just too busy this time of year.
p.s. no weigh in this morning because I stayed in bed too long and had to scramble to make it to work on time. My bed is just too warm and comfy and I am too tired, so this is a common problem these days.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Playing catch up
I really haven't posted since Dec 6th?! Yikes! Well here is the recap:
December 7-9,
177.2-179.5
Sick with sore throat and runny nose. Energy levels low, but still had to work because of being understaffed. Wouldn't have been that bad if I could have just laid around to rest.
December 10
177.2
11:52, 1 mile on track (no walking breaks)
10:00 rowing
24 minutes, 2 sets leg machines
9 minutes in steam room
I was tired and had some stomach issues, but not that much trouble from the remains of my head cold. Did well even when it sucked, so I'm proud of it.
December 11
177.2
30:00, elliptical
15 minutes, 2 sets lifting
9 minutes steam
I ate lots of junky food at the county manager's Christmas party, followed by little smokies and meat balls at a chamber event, resulting in lots of indigestion during my work out. Nose started running and I started coughing in the steam room. After I got home I threw up and felt much better.
December 12
177.2
Lame excuses: Long day, tired, headache and its cold. Also didn't eat dinner until late so never got around to going to the gym.
December 13
177.2
11:48, 1 mile on the track
10:00 Rowing machine
20 minutes, 2 sets leg machines
Good decent work out. No walk breaks, just stopped 1/2 for a drink of water. It was my day off so I felt like I had more energy.
December 14th
170.0
15:00 core fusion workout video
I had planned to go run this morning, but it was cold and my bed was warm. Didn't have a lot of time in my schedule this morning so I tried a workout video. I hate planks. Not my proudest workout, but at least I broke a sweat.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
spreading it out
177.2
At work:
10:00, 2 sets light lifting
At the Y:
10:30 steam room
12:58, 500 m swim
9:00 hot tub
At home:
35 situps
Some days you just have to do what you can when you can.
At work:
10:00, 2 sets light lifting
At the Y:
10:30 steam room
12:58, 500 m swim
9:00 hot tub
At home:
35 situps
Some days you just have to do what you can when you can.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Rather tight (and not just my waistline)
180.1
12:24, 1 mile on indoor track
10:00 rowing
1 set lifting
1 hour yoga video
For days after my hunting victory, my calves were ridiculously tight, which coupled with exhaustion and being busy with the holiday and work gave me ample excuses to not work out. At least I didn't balloon up over Thanksgiving like years past. But no more excuses, time to get back on track.
We went to the gym as a family after dinner (yummy venison back strap and garlic mash potatoes!) and I decided to warm up with a mile on the track. Immediately I found lots of tightness and stiffness. My lower back/tail bone was stiff as well as around my leg just above my knees. I was kind of surprised because this is not where I usually carry tension, but I ran anyway and didn't do too horribly. The jack on my MP3 player seems to have gone out so I worked out without music.
Rowing went well, but its weird trying to find a rhythm without music.
I found myself getting frustrated with how little the weights I was lifting were compared to everyone else in the weight room and ended up quitting after 1 set. Bad attitude, I know, but sometimes it happens.
When we got home my 7 year old wanted to do yoga (she tells her sister it helps her release stress and relax!) and because of the evening's tightness I thought that sounded like a good idea. The other yoga videos we had watched on Hulu had been between 20 and 40 minutes- I didn't realize that this one was an hour! Annmarie ended up quitting about half way through, which was good because it was already past her bedtime.
If this tightness persists, I may have to start doing more yoga, even though it's really not my style. It's time to get back into the workout groove and start making some headway.
12:24, 1 mile on indoor track
10:00 rowing
1 set lifting
1 hour yoga video
For days after my hunting victory, my calves were ridiculously tight, which coupled with exhaustion and being busy with the holiday and work gave me ample excuses to not work out. At least I didn't balloon up over Thanksgiving like years past. But no more excuses, time to get back on track.
We went to the gym as a family after dinner (yummy venison back strap and garlic mash potatoes!) and I decided to warm up with a mile on the track. Immediately I found lots of tightness and stiffness. My lower back/tail bone was stiff as well as around my leg just above my knees. I was kind of surprised because this is not where I usually carry tension, but I ran anyway and didn't do too horribly. The jack on my MP3 player seems to have gone out so I worked out without music.
Rowing went well, but its weird trying to find a rhythm without music.
I found myself getting frustrated with how little the weights I was lifting were compared to everyone else in the weight room and ended up quitting after 1 set. Bad attitude, I know, but sometimes it happens.
When we got home my 7 year old wanted to do yoga (she tells her sister it helps her release stress and relax!) and because of the evening's tightness I thought that sounded like a good idea. The other yoga videos we had watched on Hulu had been between 20 and 40 minutes- I didn't realize that this one was an hour! Annmarie ended up quitting about half way through, which was good because it was already past her bedtime.
If this tightness persists, I may have to start doing more yoga, even though it's really not my style. It's time to get back into the workout groove and start making some headway.
Friday, November 16, 2012
The love of a good man
180.3
12:47, 1 mile run on indoor track
15 minutes, 2 sets lifting
13:00 walk break at work
This morning's workout was not good. For some reason, a lap and a half into my run (just over 1/10th of a mile) I became so winded and sluggish that I had to take a walk break! It was a struggle worse than I have had since I first started running in late 2009. My muscles felt heavy and lifeless, just no pep at all, but I FINISHED my mile dang it!
My confidence was shot, but I headed down to the weight room anyway. I knew that I needed help, and I'm not ashamed to ask for, so I asked my husband to get off the treadmill and come lift with me (he almost never lifts but still has the same amazingly huge arms from when we first started dating in high school, unfair!). I am so thankful that he did. He kept me going and cheered me on.
Seth has always encouraged and supported me in this journey:
12:47, 1 mile run on indoor track
15 minutes, 2 sets lifting
13:00 walk break at work
This morning's workout was not good. For some reason, a lap and a half into my run (just over 1/10th of a mile) I became so winded and sluggish that I had to take a walk break! It was a struggle worse than I have had since I first started running in late 2009. My muscles felt heavy and lifeless, just no pep at all, but I FINISHED my mile dang it!
My confidence was shot, but I headed down to the weight room anyway. I knew that I needed help, and I'm not ashamed to ask for, so I asked my husband to get off the treadmill and come lift with me (he almost never lifts but still has the same amazingly huge arms from when we first started dating in high school, unfair!). I am so thankful that he did. He kept me going and cheered me on.
Seth has always encouraged and supported me in this journey:
- watching the kids so I can run
- volunteering to take care of chores so I can focus on working out
- insisting that I get out of bed and go to the gym with him this morning
- prioritizing fitness in our tight budget and schedule
- standing for hours in the cold rain to cheer for me when I ran the half and the full marathons
- washing my stinky sweaty workout clothes without complaint
- buying me a package of massages for Valentine's Day during my marathon training
- pep talking me when I have a fat/tired/mean/crying day
- cooking more nutritiously for the family so I can lose weight- even when I went VEGAN for a while
- taunting me when I want to quit
- gently encouraging me when I want to quit
- fixing me ice baths
- bringing me chocolate milk in the ice bath
- making me rest every once in a while
- counting my sit ups
- supporting me every step I have taken
Monday, November 12, 2012
Nothing inspiring
180.3
15:00 rowing machine
19:27 lifting/upper body, 2 sets
10:00 steam room
I had way too much birthday cake yesterday (my baby is 6!) and it all jumped on the scales to greet me this morning.
My workout was nothing exciting or inspiring. My shoulders were sore and wore out fast on the rowing machines. Also lacked much pep in my arms when I was lifting. Not exciting, but part of the daily grind that is necessary to move forward.
15:00 rowing machine
19:27 lifting/upper body, 2 sets
10:00 steam room
I had way too much birthday cake yesterday (my baby is 6!) and it all jumped on the scales to greet me this morning.
My workout was nothing exciting or inspiring. My shoulders were sore and wore out fast on the rowing machines. Also lacked much pep in my arms when I was lifting. Not exciting, but part of the daily grind that is necessary to move forward.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Doing better for me
177.9
12 minute walk (on break at work)
13:56, .82 mile walk/jog with dog
50 sit ups
2 sets lifting
medicine ball
Today I made deliberate choices to do good. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and the nice campus next to my work to take a walk break. I made better food choices bringing me under my calorie goal for the day (started using My Daily Plate again). And when I was wrong about the gym schedule, I didn't let the gym being closed give me an excuse to wimp out.
My arch was a little too twingy last night so I decided to avoid too much impact and give my body a chance to heal itself. I also wore my tennis shoes to work rather than risk injury just for fashion's sake. If only I could find some dress shoe/running shoe hybrid that would give me the comfort, support, and speed, but while looking good enough to meet society's expectations of women's business professional.
I have to say that blogging contributed to my workout tonight. I was motivated to make sure I worked out, just so I could start a post with my improved weight. And I knew that I couldn't just post a walk or I would have only myself to blame if the number went back up tomorrow. Getting my coworkers involved, publicizing my results, and working towards a clearly defined goal are all making this road a little easier to follow.
12 minute walk (on break at work)
13:56, .82 mile walk/jog with dog
50 sit ups
2 sets lifting
medicine ball
Today I made deliberate choices to do good. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and the nice campus next to my work to take a walk break. I made better food choices bringing me under my calorie goal for the day (started using My Daily Plate again). And when I was wrong about the gym schedule, I didn't let the gym being closed give me an excuse to wimp out.
My arch was a little too twingy last night so I decided to avoid too much impact and give my body a chance to heal itself. I also wore my tennis shoes to work rather than risk injury just for fashion's sake. If only I could find some dress shoe/running shoe hybrid that would give me the comfort, support, and speed, but while looking good enough to meet society's expectations of women's business professional.
I have to say that blogging contributed to my workout tonight. I was motivated to make sure I worked out, just so I could start a post with my improved weight. And I knew that I couldn't just post a walk or I would have only myself to blame if the number went back up tomorrow. Getting my coworkers involved, publicizing my results, and working towards a clearly defined goal are all making this road a little easier to follow.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Dear diary, today I kicked butt...
179.2
30 minutes elliptical
25 minutes lifting/upper body (2 sets)
10 minutes steam room
Today was a ridiculously long day: I worked 9 hours, then went to a community forum, and then put in a real workout at the gym. No corners cut. Full energy.
I feel really good about my workout. I did my best and was able to put in a lot more energy than I thought I even had to give. By the end of the workout my quads, biceps and back had all taken their turns yelling at me, which means I must be doing something right.
The steam room has become my reward again. I value those 10 minutes of quiet and rest. So much of my day is spent on the move, with constant demands on my attention, and now with the weather change, I'm a little cold all day long. But in the steam room I get to be alone and warm. Ahh.
30 minutes elliptical
25 minutes lifting/upper body (2 sets)
10 minutes steam room
Today was a ridiculously long day: I worked 9 hours, then went to a community forum, and then put in a real workout at the gym. No corners cut. Full energy.
I feel really good about my workout. I did my best and was able to put in a lot more energy than I thought I even had to give. By the end of the workout my quads, biceps and back had all taken their turns yelling at me, which means I must be doing something right.
The steam room has become my reward again. I value those 10 minutes of quiet and rest. So much of my day is spent on the move, with constant demands on my attention, and now with the weather change, I'm a little cold all day long. But in the steam room I get to be alone and warm. Ahh.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Grumble grumble grumble
12:00 rowing machine
2 sets lifting
I had a bad morning- stressed about report cards, frustrated at finances, and angry that I couldn't find the pair of jeans I wanted to wear to work (which also cut into my workout time).
Generally a good upper body work out will burn off any aggression and leave me feeling stronger, but today it only seemed to amplify all that negativity. I was even more frustrated because I was going to work mad, which is not fair to those around me. But here's the thing, I like my job and I love my coworkers, and within 30 minutes they had completely lifted my spirits.
2 sets lifting
I had a bad morning- stressed about report cards, frustrated at finances, and angry that I couldn't find the pair of jeans I wanted to wear to work (which also cut into my workout time).
Generally a good upper body work out will burn off any aggression and leave me feeling stronger, but today it only seemed to amplify all that negativity. I was even more frustrated because I was going to work mad, which is not fair to those around me. But here's the thing, I like my job and I love my coworkers, and within 30 minutes they had completely lifted my spirits.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Not there yet, but I like where I'm heading!
181.4
15:00 rowing machine
19 minutes lifting/upper body, 2 sets
13:00 steam room
I was sore today from the trail run, but not nearly as sore as I had feared. Like a junkie I wanted more endorphins so I headed to the gym this evening for my next fix. I had a great workout tonight in spite of my soreness. I was able to find my rhythm on the rowing machine and probably could have rowed longer, but I wanted to make sure I get in some good weight lifting too.
The weights were crowded this evening so I had to mix up my order based on what was available when. I upped some of the weight and reps and did well. I felt strong and pushed my arms just far enough.
Its been a while since I have been able to stay in the steam room very long, but tonight went better. Its so warm and almost comforting at times. I listened to opera and just tried to relax and do some light stretching. I think some of the tightness that has been plaguing me lately loosened up a bit which would be excellent.
I am proud of tonight's workout and I genuinely enjoyed it. It hurt just the right amount and I didn't take any soft excuses from myself. If I can churn out more runs like yesterday and workouts like this evening (and turn away from the desserts!) then I can reach my goals and be who I want to be. Such a nice change to feel like I am moving closer instead of getting farther from achievement.
15:00 rowing machine
19 minutes lifting/upper body, 2 sets
13:00 steam room
I was sore today from the trail run, but not nearly as sore as I had feared. Like a junkie I wanted more endorphins so I headed to the gym this evening for my next fix. I had a great workout tonight in spite of my soreness. I was able to find my rhythm on the rowing machine and probably could have rowed longer, but I wanted to make sure I get in some good weight lifting too.
The weights were crowded this evening so I had to mix up my order based on what was available when. I upped some of the weight and reps and did well. I felt strong and pushed my arms just far enough.
Its been a while since I have been able to stay in the steam room very long, but tonight went better. Its so warm and almost comforting at times. I listened to opera and just tried to relax and do some light stretching. I think some of the tightness that has been plaguing me lately loosened up a bit which would be excellent.
I am proud of tonight's workout and I genuinely enjoyed it. It hurt just the right amount and I didn't take any soft excuses from myself. If I can churn out more runs like yesterday and workouts like this evening (and turn away from the desserts!) then I can reach my goals and be who I want to be. Such a nice change to feel like I am moving closer instead of getting farther from achievement.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
1/2 mile dog
15:07, .89 mile with Princess Betty
12:50, 1.02 mile run
35 sit ups
2 sets lifting
It was a beautiful evening so when Annmarie asked to go to the park, it was an easy yes. I decided to take my dog, Princess Betty, with me. This was the first time I ever ran with Betty, I always assumed that she was too short and too middle aged to want to run. She was so excited and enthusiastic, pulling on the leash and sniffing like crazy. It was great to have her energy by my side. But then.... I hit the half mile and suddenly I realized that I was the one pulling on the leash, so I walked the rest of the loop and let her hang out with Seth while the kids played. It was such a nice run.
12:50, 1.02 mile run
35 sit ups
2 sets lifting
It was a beautiful evening so when Annmarie asked to go to the park, it was an easy yes. I decided to take my dog, Princess Betty, with me. This was the first time I ever ran with Betty, I always assumed that she was too short and too middle aged to want to run. She was so excited and enthusiastic, pulling on the leash and sniffing like crazy. It was great to have her energy by my side. But then.... I hit the half mile and suddenly I realized that I was the one pulling on the leash, so I walked the rest of the loop and let her hang out with Seth while the kids played. It was such a nice run.
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| One tired puppy! |
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Stinks like success
178.4!!!
15:00 rowing machine
15:00, 1.08 miles on treadmill
20:00 lifting
35 sit ups
I stink right now, and I couldn't be happier. I smell like stinky achievement!
My morning started out with me blearily staring at my scale trying to figure out why the last number had jumped from a 1 to an 8... then I realized in my sleepy haze that 178.4 is less than 181 and that this was a good thing! My day was off to a great start. After Seth dropped the kids off at school we headed to the gym and got to it.
My rowing was stronger today, but I never quite found my rhythm. Next I chose a treadmill next to Seth so I could work out the tightness that creeps into my posture when I use the rowing machine. The weight lifting went great and today I really like what I am starting to see. My arms are really looking stronger, I am feeling confident again, and by golly I can work up a good stink! After I lifted we needed to leave so Seth could pick our kindergartner up in time so he just dropped me off at the house on the way. It felt good to do sit ups while my muscles were still twitchy and I smelt like hard work. Its gonna be a great day.
15:00 rowing machine
15:00, 1.08 miles on treadmill
20:00 lifting
35 sit ups
I stink right now, and I couldn't be happier. I smell like stinky achievement!
My morning started out with me blearily staring at my scale trying to figure out why the last number had jumped from a 1 to an 8... then I realized in my sleepy haze that 178.4 is less than 181 and that this was a good thing! My day was off to a great start. After Seth dropped the kids off at school we headed to the gym and got to it.
My rowing was stronger today, but I never quite found my rhythm. Next I chose a treadmill next to Seth so I could work out the tightness that creeps into my posture when I use the rowing machine. The weight lifting went great and today I really like what I am starting to see. My arms are really looking stronger, I am feeling confident again, and by golly I can work up a good stink! After I lifted we needed to leave so Seth could pick our kindergartner up in time so he just dropped me off at the house on the way. It felt good to do sit ups while my muscles were still twitchy and I smelt like hard work. Its gonna be a great day.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Best workout in a long time
181.0
15:00 rowing machine
12:50, 1 mile on treadmill
9:10 lifting
35 sit ups
I'm back! Tonight felt good, I felt like me again. I had (most of) my energy back and my aggressiveness returned to me as I worked out. It felt good to row so hard while I rocked out to P!nk! My legs were sore and sluggish on the treadmill, limiting my speed, but I had the mental and emotional energy to make my body do what I wanted it to again. I was looking forward to lifting, but the gym ended up being really busy and I had trouble getting the free weights that I needed so I cut that part short. When I came home the girls did situps with me and helped me count.
I feel great. I feel strong. I feel like me!
15:00 rowing machine
12:50, 1 mile on treadmill
9:10 lifting
35 sit ups
I'm back! Tonight felt good, I felt like me again. I had (most of) my energy back and my aggressiveness returned to me as I worked out. It felt good to row so hard while I rocked out to P!nk! My legs were sore and sluggish on the treadmill, limiting my speed, but I had the mental and emotional energy to make my body do what I wanted it to again. I was looking forward to lifting, but the gym ended up being really busy and I had trouble getting the free weights that I needed so I cut that part short. When I came home the girls did situps with me and helped me count.
I feel great. I feel strong. I feel like me!
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