My Discovery while Running

My run started out like any other, it was the same run as I had on monday but with one big difference -- a discovery I found while running. My usual habit is to hop off the treadmill during my walk time and get a drink of water, but today I took a big drink about 5 min before and didn't stop during my run to quench my thirst. This may not seem like much but it made a huge difference in my run. I didn't feel sluggish because I didn't step off to get a drink and try to convince myself to get back on. Instead I had the endurance to keep going and even had a much better run. My lesson learned, get hydrated before running leads to a much better run, and of course hydrating after!

So today I ran on the treadmill again, my speed set at 6 mph (walk at 3 mph)
5 min warm-up
15 min run (3 min run/1 min walk)
5 min cool-down

UUGGHHH! I barely made it!

Todays workout was one of those that I just wasn't feeling it. I don't know if it's because I wasn't excited about working out or if I was bored with the video, it just wasn't working today. Usually once I get going and get into it I find that I love it and feel so strong and powerful and love feeling my muscles working. So today I did workout but not as intense as I would like. Here's hopping the effort I put in today will help me towards my goal.



From the video Biggest Loser Workout 2
5 min warm up
10 min functional flexibility
10 min women sculpt
10 min women cardio
5 min cool down

What do you do when you just aren't "feeling" it?

My Workout Schedule

For anyone interested in what I am doing for my workouts, here is my schedule. I took a basic couch to 5k running plan and mixed it up with the marathon training program I will start in a couple of months. I am really liking it so far, I like how the cross-training days follow the running days and the rest days are where I need them to be.



So today I ran on the treadmill again, my speed set at 6 mph
5 min warm-up
15 min run (3 min run/1 min walk)
5 min cool-down

DONE

Finally got my workout in today, on the treadmill.

5 min warm-up
30 min treadmill (3 min run/2 min walk)
5 min cool-down

Really?

Wow, have I really missed two days? I missed my run on thursday and my cross-training on friday. It looks so easy on paper to be able to get my workouts in. I am not a morning person so I think I could get my workouts in while McKayla naps but other things always come up. I know I need to commit to waking up early, I just love my sleep. Therein lies my problem, I need to decide what my priority is and if I really want to make this change. You would think it was a no brainer, that I would do whatever it takes to lose this weight, but apparently I'm not motivated enough. What can be done to find my motivation and get me out of my self pity rut?

I Love Wednesdays!

According to my training schedule (which I should post), today is a rest day - a day off from running and cross-training. Though it has not been a day of from being active. I still chase after my kids, going up and down stairs countless number of times, and cleaning my house. I was hoping to get outside and go for a walk with my kids, but seeing how we in Utah have the worst air during the winter months, it is a red air day, and it's best to limit outside time.

I do look forward to my time for me to workout, but today it was nice to sleep in.

Day 2

WOW I made it to day 2! Today was a cross-training day, doing anything other than running.
I love watching the Biggest Loser, it amazes me what those contestants can get accomplished, I would love to be able to commit to the same about of time they put into their workouts. Well, todays workout comes from two of the Biggest Loser videos:

First I did the Cardio Max
5 min warm-up
20 min cardio
5 min cool-down

Followed by the Power Sculpt
5 min warm-up
20 min sculpt
5 min cool-down



It was a great workout, even with my little boy doing it along side with me!

It all begins

Here I sit, the first Monday of the first month of the new year, having just spent a great holiday season with my family, and as resolutions are being made by those around me, I think what do I want to accomplish in the year ahead. I can easily choose the obvious -- lose weight and be healthy. And I will in fact choose to do that, but I also want to accomplish so much more, such as to organize and keep an orderly home, give my family the individual attention each member needs, and take care of myself.

I mentioned earlier my plans to run a half marathon in July, that is still on track, though I have really slacked on my running and have decided to build back up to running 3 miles at a more challenging speed and really push myself to go harder. Then in the beginning of April (maybe even sooner) I will start a training program for the half marathon. It is very important for me to get the basics of running again, to work on my form, and not burn out before the big day comes.

I'm very excited to kick off the new year with my new training program, the trick will be to stay consistent and motivated.

1 mile ran today!!!