RAC Week of 2/1

[2curlydogs]

You know what to do.

[2curlydogs]

Thanks to people who reviewed my plan. I decided to keep everything on my lifting plan but split to 3 days, on M, W and Th. I know you're not supposed to lift 2 days in a row but, meh. Plus the workouts on Th don't use the same muscle groups as W.

So today worked out pretty well. Ran 3 miles at a 8:51 overall pace. First 2 miles I was doing 6.9 for 2 minutes and then 6.7 for 1 minute "recovery". Then the final mile was all over the place. I was just going to jog it out at a 6.6 but was running out of time because I usually have a 1pm meeting, so I think I finished at, like, 7.1 or some ridiculous thing.

And here's what I rant about that. This meeting is a standing weekly one that has been cancelled more times than we've actually had it. The thing is, the person who "owns" the meeting has a nasty tendency to cancel it at, like, 12:59pm. NOT.COOL.

I ran Saturday for a long run. 5 miles. Idiot me, though, followed a route that went on the bike path. The unpaved bike path. The unpaved, unplowed, unshoveled, snow, ice, slush and water-covered bike path. Suffice to say, my time was not stellar and my shoes and socks were soaked by the time I got off it. Idiot.

[secretlyevil]

I drank and ate way too much Saturday. Well mainly drank. I'm detoxing this week, I feel kind of gross.

A 10k race on Saturday. I'm ready...well I think I am anyway. Work is stupid but I'm going to try really hard to not let it affect my workout schedule. I need boxing like whoa right now. Fingers crossed!

[Skyesthelimit1212]

I've been on my last week of C25K for about 2wks now. I can't seem to get motivated enough to want to run the last days. This morning my excuse was that I was tired because lo got up at 1am with a cough and then it took me about 20mins to fall back asleep. So I walked on on the treadmill for 30mins instead. Tomorrow is glutes and abs, and Thurs is weights, so I'm going to have to get motivated enough on Wed to do at least one day this week.

[eponinepontmercy]

I had c25k w7d1 today, which meant a 5 minute warmup and a 25 minute run. It was awful. I was so short of breath that I started to get lightheaded. I've been doing really well so I'm not sure exactly what happened. I hope it was just that I didn't drink enough water or get enough sleep the past 2 nights. I tried just running a little slower than what had been my normal treadmill pace, but anything more than a brisk walk gave me problems. I'm going to drink more and get more sleep and see if Wednesday is better. If not, I'll call the doctor.

I entered the Broad Street Run lottery today so we'll see if I have to train for that in May.

[emilyj]

I got my new eating plan for my apparent insulin intolerance. It looks overwhelming right now, but I think once I figure it out it will be good.

I have an appointment with my GYN today because I STILL don't have an endocrinologist appointment. I'm not willing to keep sitting around when there is apparently a problem.

I have been doing a lot of yoga again. Not much else.

[pixy0stix]

My foot is jacked up again. FUCK.

[jln]

I'm down another couple lbs for a total of 17 lost. 24 more.

I'm thinking that eating small meals throughout the day is helping. Plus, I stopped drinking soda and I make sure to weigh myself the day of grocery shopping. That way when I see a loss I feel good and tend to buy healthier foods.

[erbear]

I need a weight lifting program. I need consistency or it is an afterthought. Suggestions? I have access to a (small) gym.

I ran 40 miles in January. I think I need to average 41-42 to get to 500 for the year but I should be able to make that up. I signed up for a 10 miler today.

I cannot stop eating. If my period doesn't show up tomorrow, I'm going to be worried, because the only other explanation is a tapeworm.

[erbear]

Feb 1, 2016 15:09:59 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

I had c25k w7d1 today, which meant a 5 minute warmup and a 25 minute run. It was awful. I was so short of breath that I started to get lightheaded. I've been doing really well so I'm not sure exactly what happened. I hope it was just that I didn't drink enough water or get enough sleep the past 2 nights. I tried just running a little slower than what had been my normal treadmill pace, but anything more than a brisk walk gave me problems. I'm going to drink more and get more sleep and see if Wednesday is better. If not, I'll call the doctor.

I entered the Broad Street Run lottery today so we'll see if I have to train for that in May.

Me too. Have you run it before?

I have days like that from time to time. It usually has to do with beer or lack of water or something crappy I ate.

[eponinepontmercy]

Feb 1, 2016 18:11:13 GMT -5 erbear said:

Feb 1, 2016 15:09:59 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

I had c25k w7d1 today, which meant a 5 minute warmup and a 25 minute run. It was awful. I was so short of breath that I started to get lightheaded. I've been doing really well so I'm not sure exactly what happened. I hope it was just that I didn't drink enough water or get enough sleep the past 2 nights. I tried just running a little slower than what had been my normal treadmill pace, but anything more than a brisk walk gave me problems. I'm going to drink more and get more sleep and see if Wednesday is better. If not, I'll call the doctor.

I entered the Broad Street Run lottery today so we'll see if I have to train for that in May.

Me too. Have you run it before?

I did it last year. It was so fun!

[secretlyevil]

Feb 1, 2016 18:09:55 GMT -5 erbear said:

I need a weight lifting program. I need consistency or it is an afterthought. Suggestions? I have access to a (small) gym.

I ran 40 miles in January. I think I need to average 41-42 to get to 500 for the year but I should be able to make that up. I signed up for a 10 miler today.

I cannot stop eating. If my period doesn't show up tomorrow, I'm going to be worried, because the only other explanation is a tapeworm.

New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women

[secretlyevil]

Dup

[secretlyevil]

I just had a kick ass workout.

[taratru]

My PT is "pleasantly surprised" at my progress in only 5 days. He said if things continue in this positive direction, we can talk about running again at the end of next week. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

Other than that, I'm just lifting, swimming, pool running, yogaing and ellipticaling as the days go by. My lifting class got cancelled tonight, so I shoveled and I'll do some yoga instead. No clue how my weight is, but my eating is better and I'm drinking less (even though I'm about to make myself a drink right now, because it was a day).

[wawa]

Feb 1, 2016 15:09:59 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

I had c25k w7d1 today, which meant a 5 minute warmup and a 25 minute run. It was awful. I was so short of breath that I started to get lightheaded. I've been doing really well so I'm not sure exactly what happened. I hope it was just that I didn't drink enough water or get enough sleep the past 2 nights. I tried just running a little slower than what had been my normal treadmill pace, but anything more than a brisk walk gave me problems. I'm going to drink more and get more sleep and see if Wednesday is better. If not, I'll call the doctor.

I entered the Broad Street Run lottery today so we'll see if I have to train for that in May.

You and redheadbaker have me contemplating signing up for the lottery for the broad street run. 

Did you/will you run today?  I'm hoping you feel better out there!

[lg28]

I'm at my lowest weight since I got married. 146lbs.

My eventual goal is 140lbs and a size 6 which is about "right" for my 5'6" frame.

I workout almost every day, but my eating still needs work. I just love food. The good news is that I can combat most of my food intake with extra workouts since I actually enjoy it now

[lg28]

Oh! And I really need to buy new clothes but I'm waiting for the last 6lbs.

[2curlydogs]

I didn't work out yesterday due to the funeral.

I should go run my 4 miles today but my digestive system is still....questionable.... and I'm not sure that's the smartest thing. I'll probably go though and risk it.

[pixy0stix]

I came this close |---| to puking today. We were doing clean & jerks and I was working in a group of girls who were using a lower weight than I normally do, so I was blowing through the sets. One of the guys noticed and asked how many reps I could do in a row. I didn't know, so I set up another bar at the end of class. 42.   Although now I'm curious how many I can do at that weight when it's not the end of the workout. Or maybe I should just lift heavier.

[eponinepontmercy]

I ran this morning and felt much better! Thank goodness.

[secretlyevil]

Fucking work. It's getting in the way of my workouts.

I've surpassed my first weight-loss goal.

[starlily]

I had been stuck at my post-holiday high for all of January. I started South Beach Phase 1 on Monday and am down 4lbs already. I used SB successfully before my wedding in '07, and plan to stay on Phase 1 for at least all of February. I don't have a problem avoiding certain foods, I have a problem planning compliant meals. So this week I've been focused on just food and haven't done much in the way of workouts.

I have a medical exam for life insurance purposes mid-February, so that's my motivation to stay on the straight and narrow.

[somersault72]

Had a great 4.5 mile run on Sunday, did another 2 miles yesterday. It feels so good to be back out there. Kind of fell off the wagon food wise over the past week, but I'm committed to doing better.

[2curlydogs]

I only got 2 miles in yesterday.

There is no fucking way I'm going to make it to the gym today. Half my office is consumed with the super bowl, the other half is covering for them on other major upcoming projects.

I have 10 new tablets to set up. And then 18 to upgrade to Lollipop.

I'm conducting a webinar at 2.

And somewhere in there I have to run to Target for essentials. Nighttime diapers, hair stuff, etc.

Ugh.

[Skyesthelimit1212]

I finally ran the 30mins in my C25K yesterday, after procasternating for like a week and a half, lol.

For the few months I've been loosing an ounce here and there, but would you believe that I gained 1 pound day of my final weigh-in for Dietbet, WTFFFFFFF

[wawa]

I only weight myself on days that I feel skinny. So yesterday I was having a good day so, I hopped on the scale in the morning (and again today to confirm that it was real).

I'm at pre-baby weight. Pre BOTH BABIES. PRE MY GODDAMN M/C BEFORE I HAD SHORTI.

omg!

I've been totally unfocussed on weight because my diet isn't too awful (I like veggies almost as much as I like cheese) and I'm not going to restrict calories while BFing. But APPARENTLY I'm losing weight. Like...enough that I'm below the weight I was when I first created my MFP profile back before I started TTC.

I already loved running. This just REALLY cements it. Now if there was just a way to run off stretchmarks and excess skin.

And I've finally gotten used to running on the treadmill. Outside is still a million times better, but last night I managed a pretty decent interval workout (8x400) and didn't want to punch kittens at all. Also I can now turn the speed up to a 7:30 pace without being afraid of being flung off the back. at least for a 1/4 mile anyway. I'm definitely getting faster.

Which makes me both excited and nervous for my 5k next weekend. My B goal is just to squeak in under my current PR (29:39) but with negative splits. I've been holding off making my A goal - but I'm starting to think that it could be a decent chunk off my PR and I can't fucking wait to see if I can do it, but i'm also afraid I'm going to totally screw it up. I KNOW that I'm physically capable of 28:xx...maybe even 27:xx??!?! (eeeeeep), but it's just a matter of keeping it up when my lungs and legs start screaming. I still can't really fathom how people run 21, or 22 minute 5k's, but a year ago (hell, 6 months ago) the idea of a sub30 was still this sort of pie in the sky thing for me so this is CRAZYCAKES AWESOME FUN. And giant thank yous to all of you guys because without the RAC check-ins and the H&F board I'm not sure I'd be at this place in my head where I'm a newb and I'm still learning but by god I'm a MOTHER FUCKING RUNNER, and I really really love it.

[secretlyevil]

My 10k is tomorrow. Despite the daunting crap at work and knowing I'm coming in for a full day Sunday, I'm so excited about tomorrow!!!

[2curlydogs]

Ahhhh, AF, motivation killer. All I want to do is go home, eat chocolate and drink wine while curled up around a heating pad.

[SallyJ]

Feb 1, 2016 18:09:55 GMT -5 erbear said:

I need a weight lifting program. I need consistency or it is an afterthought. Suggestions? I have access to a (small) gym.

I ran 40 miles in January. I think I need to average 41-42 to get to 500 for the year but I should be able to make that up. I signed up for a 10 miler today.

I cannot stop eating. If my period doesn't show up tomorrow, I'm going to be worried, because the only other explanation is a tapeworm.

NROL for Abs instead of Women. It's a shorter program and more effective, IMO. Also updated exercises.