1. Week 2 of 21 Day Fix 2. I did all 7 days of week 1! Didn't have to modify as much as I thought I would. 3. Feeling great. Getting used to waking at 5 am now so a little tired. Today's workout was harder than it was last week, but even though I was good with the workouts over the weekend nutrition wasn't as good as it should have been.
Post by breezy8407 on Jul 28, 2014 15:14:16 GMT -5
iPad non formatted reply
1. Some lower mile runs this week. Prob ~20 miles 2. Nothing eventful. Had a decent run yesterday. First time running 6 miles since early June. Had a few decent miles at the end. 3. Feeling good and actually motivated to start my half marathon training cycle on Sunday.
skwcm80 which training plan are you following? 20 miles is SO far to me right now.
Because DD loathes the gym daycare, I haven't worked out in nearly 2 weeks:(. The only day I can guarantee a workout is Friday morning (my mom takes Fridays off in the summer)- so I do a Pilates class followed by yoga. I recently got the Ballet Beautiful DVD and my plan is to do it 3-4x a week. I've been doing some of my favorite (ie most effective) Pilates moves in the mornings and yoga stretches at night before bed to feel like I'm not becoming a lug again.
Post by formerlyllizzyb on Jul 28, 2014 20:17:22 GMT -5
Rode the recumbent bike and lifted weights today. Tues: swim Wed: walk b/c we are supposed to have weather in the 70's! Thurs: swim Fri: elliptical and weights
I'm using the Runner's world smartcoach app. I measured out 20 miles in my car this morning and still can't believe I ran it.
So just bought the dang smartcoach thing. I blame you!
But I like it. It will get me out of my comfort zone and running junk miles. It jumps right in though with double digit long runs the first week!
Sorry!!
Pulling me out of my comfort zone is one of the reasons I love/hate the plans. I think my second long run when I was training for my half was an 8 mile run. My friends asked if I had pulled a training plan for a full by mistake, but they couldn't really argue with a 12 minute PR.
So just bought the dang smartcoach thing. I blame you!
But I like it. It will get me out of my comfort zone and running junk miles. It jumps right in though with double digit long runs the first week!
Sorry!!
Pulling me out of my comfort zone is one of the reasons I love/hate the plans. I think my second long run when I was training for my half was an 8 mile run. My friends asked if I had pulled a training plan for a full by mistake, but they couldn't really argue with a 12 minute PR.
It's a good thing.
I think the only thing I am nervous about fitting in is the weekday longer (i.e. 6+ mile speedwork) sessions. I usually only have 40ish workout minutes over lunch, but I might just make a deal with my manager on one longer lunch a week vs. a couple shorter ones.
Pulling me out of my comfort zone is one of the reasons I love/hate the plans. I think my second long run when I was training for my half was an 8 mile run. My friends asked if I had pulled a training plan for a full by mistake, but they couldn't really argue with a 12 minute PR.
It's a good thing.
I think the only thing I am nervous about fitting in is the weekday longer (i.e. 6+ mile speedwork) sessions. I usually only have 40ish workout minutes over lunch, but I might just make a deal with my manager on one longer lunch a week vs. a couple shorter ones.
oddly enough, I am excited for this!
Ooh that sounds like a plan. I am lucky because if I don't have any meetings or conference calls I can duck out for an hour or two. It's flexibility like that keeps me at my job.
Post by DaphneStrauss on Jul 29, 2014 10:16:52 GMT -5
1. What is your workout plan for this week? My week is a little funny because I did my long run yesterday to utilize grandparent babysitting services on Sunday. A beer date with H won over running. M: 7 mile run Tue: Stretch & strengthen Wed: 4.5 m run Thu: bike Fri: 4.5 m run + strength Sat: Rest Sun: 8 m run
2. How did your workouts go last week? Anything you want AW? Good! I did the 7 miles at my goal pace of 10:30. It helps it has been so cool out! I hope August isn't super hot.
3. How are you feeling? Any injuries etc? No injuries but my left foot hurts at about mile 6. Not sure what that's about--hoping it's nothing.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
2 runs, 1 bike ride at the weekend and walking. I don't think I'll be able to fit in anything else being back to work. Maybe if I could motivate myself I could do 30 day shred in the morning some day..
2. How did your workouts go last week? Anything you want AW?
great actually! I did a mom and baby yoga class, 30 day shred once, two runs and a bike ride. THe first run was bad, kept getting a stitch and having to walk. The second run I did 2.5 miles without stopping once! It took 26 minutes which I was pleased with. The bike ride was 15 miles in one hour, also a good pace.
3. How are you feeling? Any injuries etc?
Not bad! a bit achy but that is because of my usual laziness when it comes to stretching and foam rolling.
I think I'm going to sign up for the 5k next week!! there's a kids fun run first as well - the perfect time to initiate matilda into running. Step 1- 100m fun run. Step 2- mom and daughter marathon.
1. What is your workout plan for this week? My week is a little funny because I did my long run yesterday to utilize grandparent babysitting services on Sunday. A beer date with H won over running. M: 7 mile run Tue: Stretch & strengthen Wed: 4.5 m run Thu: bike Fri: 4.5 m run + strength Sat: Rest Sun: 8 m run
2. How did your workouts go last week? Anything you want AW? Good! I did the 7 miles at my goal pace of 10:30. It helps it has been so cool out! I hope August isn't super hot.
3. How are you feeling? Any injuries etc? No injuries but my left foot hurts at about mile 6. Not sure what that's about--hoping it's nothing.
I had some pain in the arch of my foot when I started this training cycle. It's gone now, but it helped me to roll it over a tennis ball (you can also use a lacrosse ball). I do it for about 5 minutes at time a few times a day.
i also have foot issues and rolling on a tennis ball really helps! also calf stretches, like downward dog is great. I feel like a lot of my issues may be caused by tight calves. Like, if it's heel pain that is often related to calf/achilles tightness!
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
Post by DaphneStrauss on Jul 29, 2014 13:00:48 GMT -5
skwcm80 Thanks for the tip! I will try it today. I think a big part of my problem is that I'm running on the side of country roads so I'm running on an uneven surface, so my foot is over pronating. I think strengthening my ankles will help too.
Post by chasbride07 on Jul 29, 2014 13:15:12 GMT -5
I'm determined to get back on the wagon this week! I have a couple weeks before I start my 1/2 training so I want to make sure I'm not starting from scratch!
This week, I want to run 4 times with a longer run on Saturday. Still trying to figure out the best way to get strength training in, but I'm a total dummy when it comes to strength.
Last week I have nothing to AW because I did not do any sort of planned exercise. Complete slacker!
I'm determined to get back on the wagon this week! I have a couple weeks before I start my 1/2 training so I want to make sure I'm not starting from scratch!
This week, I want to run 4 times with a longer run on Saturday. Still trying to figure out the best way to get strength training in, but I'm a total dummy when it comes to strength.
Last week I have nothing to AW because I did not do any sort of planned exercise. Complete slacker!
I'm feeling good. Motivated to get back to it!
I like JM's ripped in 30 for strength. Since I spend so much time running, I try to make sure my other workouts are ones I can do from home.