2.29 mi. in 35:13 min. at 1% incline
Sustained winds at 35 mph, gusting to 50 mph. Wind chills sub-zero. Sounds like a treadmill kind of day.
So off to the gym I went. One thing about the treadmill is that there isn't much new or different day to day. I did the following circuits: 2, jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 1, jog 2:30 min/walk 2:30 min; and 3, jog 3 min/walk 2 min. The 2:30 circuit was simply so I didn't have to think very hard about the clock. It worked out well. I am running at 4.4-4.5 mph and walk at 3.6 mph.
Last week I started doing this little yoga routine in the morning to help with flexibility and stiffness. I am surprised how much it helps. It comes from a very, very old issue of Real Simple magazine. I am going to add the Plank to the original 5 moves just to get some ab work in every day.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Rain+Cold+Sick=Treadmill
2.28 mi. in 35:05 min. at a 1% incline.
Those are my stats for the first run on the treadmill. It's my own fault I had to run on the treadmill. If I had just gone out by 7 a.m. I could have run out of doors. But here is my sad tale of woe.
I couldn't sleep last night. Finally fell asleep around 1:45 a.m. I had to be up at 4:30 a.m. to get DH out the door for a day of important sales calls with a sales manager. If, at 6:30 I had put on my running shoes instead of crawling back into bed for a just a little more sleep—well, I would have been back before the rain moved in. At 7:15 when I woke up it was just beginning to drizzle. We all know I can run in that! So I packed a gym bag and after my only appointment today I stopped at my local gym, The Workout Company, and ran on the treadmill.
Oh yeah! Now I remember what I dislike about working out at the gym. It's all the sweat! And I don't mean the other people's sweat. Oh my gosh! Why do I sweat like a pig when I work out at the gym? I know I have a lot of sweating in my future on this journey. I just hope I get used to the sweat in my eyes; the sweat running down my back, the sweat running down between—well you get the picture. I once had a conversation with a woman who said she only "glistened" when she worked out. Not me, man. It's full blown sweating. So I better get used to this. Snow is in the forecast for tonight. And it is winter.
I did 4 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min. and 2 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2 min. I felt really good (except for all the sweat) so I will keep increasing my jog time.
Happy Birthday to my favorite oldest daughter!
Those are my stats for the first run on the treadmill. It's my own fault I had to run on the treadmill. If I had just gone out by 7 a.m. I could have run out of doors. But here is my sad tale of woe.
I couldn't sleep last night. Finally fell asleep around 1:45 a.m. I had to be up at 4:30 a.m. to get DH out the door for a day of important sales calls with a sales manager. If, at 6:30 I had put on my running shoes instead of crawling back into bed for a just a little more sleep—well, I would have been back before the rain moved in. At 7:15 when I woke up it was just beginning to drizzle. We all know I can run in that! So I packed a gym bag and after my only appointment today I stopped at my local gym, The Workout Company, and ran on the treadmill.
Oh yeah! Now I remember what I dislike about working out at the gym. It's all the sweat! And I don't mean the other people's sweat. Oh my gosh! Why do I sweat like a pig when I work out at the gym? I know I have a lot of sweating in my future on this journey. I just hope I get used to the sweat in my eyes; the sweat running down my back, the sweat running down between—well you get the picture. I once had a conversation with a woman who said she only "glistened" when she worked out. Not me, man. It's full blown sweating. So I better get used to this. Snow is in the forecast for tonight. And it is winter.
I did 4 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min. and 2 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2 min. I felt really good (except for all the sweat) so I will keep increasing my jog time.
Happy Birthday to my favorite oldest daughter!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Back on the Road Again
Sunday: 2.3 mi. in 35:46 min.
Today: 2.3 mi. in 35:20 min.
I changed my route yesterday. I ventured out of my subdivision and on to the main road by our house. It has pretty heavy traffic, but it does have a biking/running lane. Even when I walked regularly I didn't go out on Telegraph Rd. I always have walked in my subdivision or on a trail or walking path. For some reason the thought of being a pedestrian on that road scared me. But I ran about 11 a.m. yesterday thinking everyone would be in church services and there wouldn't be much traffic. Whoa! Was I wrong! But having run on the road once and survived—I figured I was safe. So I ran it again this morning.
The advantage to this route is that there are fewer hills. I still have to walk up the big hill from my house to get to Telegraph, but it is fairly flat after that. Unlike running in the subdivision with constant ups and downs. It was a little scary this morning running in the dark. But I had my cool head lamp and I was very cautious and alert. So I've overcome another hurdle.
I ran 5 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min and then jogged 3 min/walk 2 min for the last circuit. I will increase the 3/2 circuit to at least 2 times tomorrow, maybe 3. I feel ready to make the switch, but I'm still recovering from this darn head cold and I don't want to push myself too much.
We are expecting some inclement weather this week, so here is my schedule. If it is snowing or icy any morning I will move to the treadmill at the gym to run.
Sunday: done
Monday: done
Tuesday: run at 5:30 a.m.; 2-3 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 3-4 circuits of job 3 min/walk 3 min.
Wednesday: run on the treadmill: 3 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 3 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2 min.
Thursday: run at 5:30 a.m.: 2 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 4 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2 min.
Friday: run at 5:30 a.m.: 1 circuit of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 5 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2min.
Saturday: rest
Today: 2.3 mi. in 35:20 min.
I changed my route yesterday. I ventured out of my subdivision and on to the main road by our house. It has pretty heavy traffic, but it does have a biking/running lane. Even when I walked regularly I didn't go out on Telegraph Rd. I always have walked in my subdivision or on a trail or walking path. For some reason the thought of being a pedestrian on that road scared me. But I ran about 11 a.m. yesterday thinking everyone would be in church services and there wouldn't be much traffic. Whoa! Was I wrong! But having run on the road once and survived—I figured I was safe. So I ran it again this morning.
The advantage to this route is that there are fewer hills. I still have to walk up the big hill from my house to get to Telegraph, but it is fairly flat after that. Unlike running in the subdivision with constant ups and downs. It was a little scary this morning running in the dark. But I had my cool head lamp and I was very cautious and alert. So I've overcome another hurdle.
I ran 5 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min and then jogged 3 min/walk 2 min for the last circuit. I will increase the 3/2 circuit to at least 2 times tomorrow, maybe 3. I feel ready to make the switch, but I'm still recovering from this darn head cold and I don't want to push myself too much.
We are expecting some inclement weather this week, so here is my schedule. If it is snowing or icy any morning I will move to the treadmill at the gym to run.
Sunday: done
Monday: done
Tuesday: run at 5:30 a.m.; 2-3 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 3-4 circuits of job 3 min/walk 3 min.
Wednesday: run on the treadmill: 3 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 3 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2 min.
Thursday: run at 5:30 a.m.: 2 circuits of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 4 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2 min.
Friday: run at 5:30 a.m.: 1 circuit of jog 2 min/walk 3 min; 5 circuits of jog 3 min/walk 2min.
Saturday: rest
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Great to be Back
1.3 mi. in 34:20 min.
I took it slow this morning and ran a little later than I usually do. It felt good to get out there and run. I had promised DH that if I didn't feel good or got too cold (it was 27° F.), I would turn around and come home. I was none of those things. I am surprised at how good it felt.
Why am I surprised? I have never been enamored with exercise. On a logical, conscious level I understand the benefits, but I was never able to find anything I really liked doing enough that I would do it day after day. There are 2 exceptions. I loved step aerobics and I loved Jazzercize. My knees couldn't stand up to the step exercises. I got to the point where I couldn't go up and down our stairs, and I really hurt my back at Jazzercize and was scared to start back up. I also really like lifting weights but I would always get discouraged and quit before seeing any results. Any other kind of exercise I got bored with and quit. I was the Queen of Excuses as to why I couldn't work out. So even though I had to take 2 days off this week due to illness I am really proud of the fact that Wednesday I ran even though I felt bad and today I got right back at it—and it felt so good.
Something else I am really happy about regarding feeling good when running is the lack of stiffness and soreness. When I first started a few weeks ago my knees, ankles and feet ached everytime I went out to run. The feet, only a couple of days. But my ankles and knees hurt for a couple of weeks; actually, up until just this week. I thought I might not be able to do this because of my knee joints hurting. But this week I noticed that they didn't hurt. I didn't have to run for 10 minutes before they felt "loose". And I also noticed they don't hurt in the morning when I wake up. I guess the old adage, "Use 'em or lose 'em", really is true.
I took it slow this morning and ran a little later than I usually do. It felt good to get out there and run. I had promised DH that if I didn't feel good or got too cold (it was 27° F.), I would turn around and come home. I was none of those things. I am surprised at how good it felt.
Why am I surprised? I have never been enamored with exercise. On a logical, conscious level I understand the benefits, but I was never able to find anything I really liked doing enough that I would do it day after day. There are 2 exceptions. I loved step aerobics and I loved Jazzercize. My knees couldn't stand up to the step exercises. I got to the point where I couldn't go up and down our stairs, and I really hurt my back at Jazzercize and was scared to start back up. I also really like lifting weights but I would always get discouraged and quit before seeing any results. Any other kind of exercise I got bored with and quit. I was the Queen of Excuses as to why I couldn't work out. So even though I had to take 2 days off this week due to illness I am really proud of the fact that Wednesday I ran even though I felt bad and today I got right back at it—and it felt so good.
Something else I am really happy about regarding feeling good when running is the lack of stiffness and soreness. When I first started a few weeks ago my knees, ankles and feet ached everytime I went out to run. The feet, only a couple of days. But my ankles and knees hurt for a couple of weeks; actually, up until just this week. I thought I might not be able to do this because of my knee joints hurting. But this week I noticed that they didn't hurt. I didn't have to run for 10 minutes before they felt "loose". And I also noticed they don't hurt in the morning when I wake up. I guess the old adage, "Use 'em or lose 'em", really is true.
Friday, December 4, 2009
The Bates Crud
Having spent the last day and a half on the couch and in bed with a terrible head cold and sore throat, I would like to thank my beautiful, dear grandchilren for sharing their illnesses with me. I am truly in awe that when they had this virus infection they were still able to get up and function. I literally spent the last day and a half sleeping or watching reruns on television in between naps. Do I even need to say that I didn't run yesterday or today?
I was hesitant to let DH know exactly how rotten I felt. He is very protective of me and I was afraid he would tell me to stay inside and not run for several days, maybe a week. When he returned from his business trip last night and saw for himself how I felt and looked, he responded, "I see why you didn't run today and understand why you aren't going to run tomorrow morning, but you better not take too much time off. You don't want to lose momentum or progress." I loved hearing those words from him! Thank you, Darlin', for your support.
So tomorrow morning I will be back out training again. I'm looking forward to it.
I was hesitant to let DH know exactly how rotten I felt. He is very protective of me and I was afraid he would tell me to stay inside and not run for several days, maybe a week. When he returned from his business trip last night and saw for himself how I felt and looked, he responded, "I see why you didn't run today and understand why you aren't going to run tomorrow morning, but you better not take too much time off. You don't want to lose momentum or progress." I loved hearing those words from him! Thank you, Darlin', for your support.
So tomorrow morning I will be back out training again. I'm looking forward to it.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Doing Battle
1.6 mi. in 40:29 min.
Back running the neighborhood with all its ups and downs really took a toll on my distance this morning. But it was a good run. RPE about 7. I think I have the the apps situation worked out.
I have a very sore throat and runny nose, and I haven't slept worth a darn the last 2 nights. Tuesday morning I woke up around 2:30 a.m. and this morning I was awake at 3:15 a.m. So taking into account the hills, the lack of sleep, the sore throat/runny nose, and a short turn around from my run yesterday afternoon, I am please with my performance this morning.
Back running the neighborhood with all its ups and downs really took a toll on my distance this morning. But it was a good run. RPE about 7. I think I have the the apps situation worked out.
I have a very sore throat and runny nose, and I haven't slept worth a darn the last 2 nights. Tuesday morning I woke up around 2:30 a.m. and this morning I was awake at 3:15 a.m. So taking into account the hills, the lack of sleep, the sore throat/runny nose, and a short turn around from my run yesterday afternoon, I am please with my performance this morning.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Way Too Much Math
2.52 mi. in 36.40 min. (apprx)
This is driving me crazy. Somehow when I'm running I "pause" my new app, Running, so it doesn't track my overall time and distance. That means I have to sit down and figure out how long and how far I ran. In the big picture I realize that these 2 days won't matter. But it still makes me mad!
So today's run was much better than yesterday's. I ran at the same time, late afternoon. I don't know myself well enough to know if it was better and easier because I ran yesterday, or if it was due to the 10 degrees warmer temperature, or if it was because I didn't have a migraine hangover, or a combination of all 3, or some other reason. Last evening I was so tired I went to bed at 8 p.m. Tonight I feel great and am headed up to my sewing studio.
I am doing a short turn around tonight. I'll run again tomorrow morning at my regular time.
This is driving me crazy. Somehow when I'm running I "pause" my new app, Running, so it doesn't track my overall time and distance. That means I have to sit down and figure out how long and how far I ran. In the big picture I realize that these 2 days won't matter. But it still makes me mad!
So today's run was much better than yesterday's. I ran at the same time, late afternoon. I don't know myself well enough to know if it was better and easier because I ran yesterday, or if it was due to the 10 degrees warmer temperature, or if it was because I didn't have a migraine hangover, or a combination of all 3, or some other reason. Last evening I was so tired I went to bed at 8 p.m. Tonight I feel great and am headed up to my sewing studio.
I am doing a short turn around tonight. I'll run again tomorrow morning at my regular time.
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