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Cross Training/Track Running Plan
To get over my fear of running some place other than the treadmill and to help start exercising 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes, I've decided to add cross training consisting of mostly walking which will transform into running for 3 miles at the track within 9 weeks. I can't run as far as I can outside as I can on the treadmill, so I think ( Read more... ) -
Eating and Running
My past two 28 minute runs have been unbearable, but I finally realized why. On the days that I run I don't eat as much as I should. So tomorrow when I run I'm going to have a half an English muffin with some peanut butter on it about half an hour before I run to keep my energy up. I also bought coconut water for a post-run drink ( Read more... ) -
The New Rules of Lifting for Women
Fitness Equipment I Need:
Heavier Dumbbells One Dumbbell Bar
Jump Rope
Swiss Ball
More Socks
Food Shopping List:
Whey Protein Powder
Individual !% Cottage Cheeses
Individual Low Fat Yogurts
Almonds/Other nuts
On Saturday I'm going to begin "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" work out plan. Stage 1 is a 6 week commitment with 3 times a week of lifting. ( Read more... ) -
Week 6 Summary
July 13th:
Weight: 171.2 I lost it last week, I can lose it again.
Running: 25 - Week 7 is DONE!
July 14th:
Weight: 170
July 15th:
Weight: 169
Running: 28 What an incredibly difficult run. I did not hit my stride the entire time, so every moment was a struggle. I thought it would've been much easier than that.
July 16th:
Weight: 169 I'm anticipating a ( Read more... ) -
6 1/2 Weeks Left
There is only 6.5 weeks left until my birthday. At the end of this week I'd like to be 168 and have the last 6 weeks to get under 160. That's about 1.5lbs a week and totally doable the way I've been losing pretty steadily. The trip to Ohio did set my back a week, but I'm just going to have to be perfect until my birthday.
155 seams kind of ( Read more... ) -
Week 5 Summary
Goal: Complete c25k week 7 and get back to 168
June 7th:
Weight: 171 I want it to come back off my Saturday morning. I can do it!
June 8th:
Weight: 170.6
Running: 25 That was hard. I'm glad I have 5 more runs to do before I start the last week.
June 9th:
Weight: 168.2 I am back on track! I'd like to be close to 167 by the 11th.
June 10th:
Weight: ( Read more... ) -
C25k- W6D3
Pre-RunI'm really nervous. It is 25 minutes, the most I've ever run in my entire life. Last week I ran 20 minutes alright, but it's TWENTY FIVE minutes now. I also have my period and have some cramps, but I'm going to do this. Worse comes to worse I'll slow it down a bit, but I want to do it the speed I've been running at the entire program. I ( Read more... ) -
Week 4 Summary
One again I've decided to start the push up and squats challenges. I think being able to do those is apart of fitness and isn't fitness what this blog is about? I plan to do them in the morning so I don't forget as the day goes on and it doesn't interfer with running.
June 29:
Weight: 169.2 I'll take it! My goal for this week is to get to 167. ( Read more... ) -
Post C25k
1. After the c25k I plan to start the one hour runner program:
Week 1- 1) 30 minutes, 2) 30 minutes, 3) 30 minutes
Week 2- 1) 30 minutes, 2) 30 minutes, 3) 30 minutes
Week 3- 1) 30 minutes, 2) 30 minutes, 3) 30 minutes (w3- increase to 1.5 incline)
Week 4- 1) 30 minutes, 2) 30 minutes, 3) Fastest Mile possible on track, 4) 35 minutes
Week 5- 1) 30 ( Read more... ) -
W5, D3
I ran for 20 minutes!!!! On c25k that is W5D3!!!!!! (36 min = 2.21 miles) I can't believe that!