Max Distance: 2.44 miles
Weight loss this week: -4
Weight loss so far: -4
There was actually a week in between week 14 and 15. I took a break, and I didn't get to blog because my father-in-law passed away. But, the week before that, I had been doing really well. I got up to 2.44 miles one day with 8 minutes straight of running and several 5 minute stretches.
After my week off though, it was like stepping backwards. First of all, I tried to switch from the treadmill to the inside track in preparation for my upcoming race. So, that works different muscles. But, I did do a lot better this time with pacing myself. I went basically as fast as I do on the treadmill.
The problem was that I pushed myself too hard. I ran for 12 minutes straight and then didn't stretch enough. The next day, I could barely use my thigh muscles to get off of the floor or to get up off the couch. I was in so much pain. I had to ask my husband to watch the kids so I could take a bath when he got home and just soak my muscles.
I let myself rest a few days and then went back to the gym. I still jogged, I just took a step back and didn't push myself too much. And then I made sure that I stretched really well. It amazingly made me feel better!
So, I have less than a month to be able to jog 2 miles continually. I am breaking from the Couch to 5k program now and just trying to increase the stretches of time I can jog in a row. I'll keep trying!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Week 12 & 13
Max Distance: 1.9 miles
Weight loss this week: -1
Weight loss so far: -1
I was able to workout as planned. I just stayed on the same day I was on before my knee injury. And then moved on to the next day on my second workout that week. The second workout had me jog 8 minutes straight, walk 5, and jog another 8! It sounded intimidating, but really wasn't that bad.
I started at another gym too. It is really nice. My kids weren't liking the one where I was going because of the total lack of supervision in the nursery. This gym is really posh and more expensive, but I think it will be worth it.
This week, I did the same 8-5-8 work out and then was gearing up to do a straight 20 min jog. Low and behold, one of the kids got sick and couldn't go to nursery. So, this morning, my husband took the kids for a walk while I tried to do my jog in the neighborhood. Whoa! Jogging on pavement in a hilly town is NOT the same as jogging on a treadmill. First of all, I could not pace myself at all. I was jogging to whatever beat was on my music, which was way too fast. Then, my allergies and asthma kicked in. And last, I did not have my water with me, which was a big mistake. I probably only jogged for about 4-5 minutes of the whole 30 minute work-out!
So, I called my sister to get some advice on pacing myself and transitioning from treadmill to road. She said to first set the treadmill to a 2-3% incline. Then, when I do run on the road, go with my car and put my water out somewhere first. Also, run without earphones or music at first until I learn how to set my pace. There are also things you can buy to attach to your iPod or watch that tell you what pace you are running. I might try to find one if they are pretty inexpensive.
Overall, my exercise is going pretty well, but my weight is going nowhere. One measly pound! That is just enough to piss you off! I am going to have to do something drastic -- like try that Alli or something. I can't afford surgery, or I would try that!
Weight loss this week: -1
Weight loss so far: -1
I was able to workout as planned. I just stayed on the same day I was on before my knee injury. And then moved on to the next day on my second workout that week. The second workout had me jog 8 minutes straight, walk 5, and jog another 8! It sounded intimidating, but really wasn't that bad.
I started at another gym too. It is really nice. My kids weren't liking the one where I was going because of the total lack of supervision in the nursery. This gym is really posh and more expensive, but I think it will be worth it.
This week, I did the same 8-5-8 work out and then was gearing up to do a straight 20 min jog. Low and behold, one of the kids got sick and couldn't go to nursery. So, this morning, my husband took the kids for a walk while I tried to do my jog in the neighborhood. Whoa! Jogging on pavement in a hilly town is NOT the same as jogging on a treadmill. First of all, I could not pace myself at all. I was jogging to whatever beat was on my music, which was way too fast. Then, my allergies and asthma kicked in. And last, I did not have my water with me, which was a big mistake. I probably only jogged for about 4-5 minutes of the whole 30 minute work-out!
So, I called my sister to get some advice on pacing myself and transitioning from treadmill to road. She said to first set the treadmill to a 2-3% incline. Then, when I do run on the road, go with my car and put my water out somewhere first. Also, run without earphones or music at first until I learn how to set my pace. There are also things you can buy to attach to your iPod or watch that tell you what pace you are running. I might try to find one if they are pretty inexpensive.
Overall, my exercise is going pretty well, but my weight is going nowhere. One measly pound! That is just enough to piss you off! I am going to have to do something drastic -- like try that Alli or something. I can't afford surgery, or I would try that!
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