whoohoo

This morning I really didn't want to go run. It would have been so easy not to. But, I got going and did it.

For today's run I decided to try 4 minutes again. I did 4 min run, 3 min walk, 4 run, 3 walk, 4 run, 3 walk. When I was in the 2-3 minute mark I really wanted to stop. But I kept going and by the time 4 minutes rolled around, I could have kept going...but I thought my knee would hate me. Strange that there is an little barrier at 3 minutes. Maybe it is just where I feel comfortable, since I have been there for so long.

Today I noticed just how slow I am. I was thinking...I bet people walk faster than I run, haha. But for now, I think I will just focus on running and worry about speed later.

For Friday I think i will try what I did today again. My knee isn't bothering me at all. Yipee!

Yesterday

For yesterday's workout I did a regular week 3 workout. For some reason I was SOO tired. I could have fallen asleep on the grass at any point in time. I am wondering if my eating sugar does this to me. We had a birthday this last weekend, and we have birthday cake coming out our ears. My goal today...no sugar. We will see how tomorrows workout goes.

Yesterday's workout wasn't too hard. The first 3 minutes seemed just fine. Not hard at all, but by the time I got to the 2nd 3 minutes, that was a little challenging. When I was all done, I wasn't sore, didn't hurt, my knee was fine..but I could still fall asleep anywhere.   

Another zoo workout

Instead of running on Friday (4-22-11), we went to the zoo. The last time we were at the zoo, it was quite the workout. This time around, we didn't do as much walking and it wasn't as hot, but we were still pooped. We were at the zoo for 6.5 hours. We took a tour of the zoo for a half hour and got to sit down a little bit here and there, but I was on my feet for the rest of the time. It was quite a workout.

Kicking my butt

Today kicked my butt!

No running buddy today...but I survived with listening to Ace of Base. :D

Since I don't think my knee would do too well with the week 4 workout (specifically running for 5 minutes), I just did something in between week 3 and 4. I started with walking for 7 minutes. I had then plan to run 3 minutes. The first minute I did great but when the 60 second mark came, my butt was kicked and I slowed down. By the time 3 minutes rolled around, I thought, I could do another 30 seconds and when that came around I decided to do 4 minutes. When I got to 4 minutes I was on a role and could have kept going. But I decided against it...because I don't think my knee would like me too much at 5 minutes. I then walked for 5 minutes and then ran for another 4 minutes. and walked for about 5 or so minutes.

It was a nice good workout! It kicked my butt, but not too much.

Great start to the week!

I was rearing to go! I was excited about this mornings workout. After not running at all last week it was past time. This morning I brought my favorite music along with me. ACE OF BASE! Yes, you read that right. I love Ace of Base. I love the music. The beat is wonderful, they don't swear, and I just love them!
The music really got me walking fast for my warm up walk. That was awesome. Then I got to start running and listening to my music. That was even awesomer.

Today I ran for 3 min. 3 times with walking in between. I wanted to do a little more than regular week three. Oh, and 2 of those 3 minutes I actually ran for 3 min. 30 sec....and I was so happy I could do it! YAY! It feels so good to get out there and run. Plus, it was super fun to have my music to listen to.

And here they are....

Healthwise.... My knee wasn't bothering me at all today! YAY!!! SO happy with that. I still have a cold, but I can breathe! YAY!

I hope Wednesday goes as well as today did.

Shhh, don't tell anyone

My knee has been bugging me today. The most it has this week. Really strange. That is why I didn't run this morning. Well, I went to get the kids from school. I have to admit, I ran some of it! Two of my kids were on bikes and I had the jogging stroller. Never thought I would run to get the kids at school...but why not?

I am really liking this running thing. I don't know what has changed. I have always hated it...up until a few months ago. It feels really good to run. Even though I can't do it for very long...I enjoy it and I can't wait to run longer spurts....and eventually a 5k...and eventually a 10k and then RAGNAR!!!!

Kind of a bust week

For Wednesday I wasn't as tired, but I was very stuffy. We have had a cold going around and I was the last person to get it. I went to work out and started walking and talking with my friend. I couldn't breathe while talking...plus my knee was bugging me, so we just walked and talked.

For Friday's workout...it was even worse. My cold is getting better, but my knee is really bothersome. I realized...huh, maybe walking that 3.1 miles (aka 5k) on Saturday was a little much and my knee screamed...yea. The Dr. said not to over do it...but I did. I just walked for 30 minutes and called it good.

Hopefully Monday will be better.

No go Monday

Yesterday and today I have been SO SO tired. I don't know what's going on. I am not normally like this. It might be a woman thing or I am just getting sick from the sickness the kids have.

Last night my 4yr old kept me up for a while in the middle of the night, so I was still totally pooped in the morning. So, no working out today.

Hopefully I will be rested tomorrow.

My first 5k!

A lady in my ward (aka my Church) put together a 10k run called Sister Warrior. What a wonderful idea! There a quite a few runners in our ward. I knew I wasn't ready for a 10k, but I had heard that several ladies were going to do a 5k. I decided that I would give it a try. Thankfully Christy (the one putting it together), had a marker showing where the 5k was. I was a little nervous because my workouts right now are no more than 30 minutes.

It was rainy and cold (low 40s). I wore a thick warm black sweater thing and my big purple sun hat, which did a GREAT job of keeping the water off my face. We got our numbers and a cute little headband that says "Sister Warriors". I got to walk the first half with a lady I had never met....but we had a lot in common. So fun to get to know people that you wouldn't have normally met. The 2nd half I was by myself. While I was walking next to the canal I got to listen and watch the birds. It was actually really neat. At this point in time I was actually getting quite warm. So I took off my jacket...and then got cold...haha. As I got to the finish line, everyone cheered. YAY!

I was fine for a little while...but then got really cold. Some ladies had blue lips! Freaky! It was fun getting to chat with the woman and drink hot chocolate and eat a little food. I will for sure do this again. I wish I had timed myself. The only time I looked at my clock was at 7:51 and that was a few minutes after I had reached the 1/2 way point.

Thank you so much Christy for putting this whole thing together!!! I had a lot of fun!

They printed out my number again because mine fell apart from the rain. Oh, and notice how the only time my  hair has any body it's because it's a wet tangled mess. I actually kind of like it...haha. 

Had to get a picture with my 'Sister Warrior's headband! Super cute!

Oh, that wasn't too bad!

Monday and Wednesday kicked my butt with the 3 minute runs. However today it wasn't too bad. Much better than Monday and Wednesday. The weather was/is beautiful! I little chilly, but if you are running, it's kind of awesome. The two ladies I was working out with this week both couldn't make it, but another lady did! If we all show up on one day, there will be 4 of us. Kinda cool!

I think next week I will want to do the 3 minute runs again. I want to take it slow and not injure my knee again. My knee is doing really well. It will occasionally get a little sore, but I just ice it and I'm fine! YAY!

I am loving the way it makes me feel!

This morning we did the same as Monday..except I think we skipped the last 90 sec. part. Whoo, today was hard. Don't know why. I have been so tired lately and yesterday I was especially blahish (love that word I made up? ;) ).  There are 3 of us ladies running now and it's so fun!

Today, right after working out. 1 of the ladies and I went and helped clean someone's house and we got another workout in.  :)...that was really fun too.

I love getting to know all of the wonderful ladies around me!

Oh, I have noticed on my working out days that I have more energy. Kinda cool.

Week 3...again

I think this is actually our 6th week of working out, but between missing most of the week during spring break and my knee injury, we haven't actually done a whole week of week 3. So, here we are, trying it again.

We didn't run on Friday. My husband was in the hospital and between playing single parent and all of the emotional stuff, I was just pooped on Friday.

This morning I found myself thinking..."ugg, i don't want to go, I rather just stay at home". This is the day I needed the accountability of actually meeting someone!!...that way I HAVE to go.

My normal workout buddy wasn't there today, but another wonderful lady has decided to join us and we got to run together. We did 3 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 90 seconds of running, 90 seconds of walking...and we did that 2 times. I was a little worried. The last time I did this is when I hurt my knee. We had a great workout. It for sure pushed me further than I thought I could go...but I did it and it felt really good!

I have learned to pace myself more now also, which really helps it seem easier. Sure, I might not go very fast, but I actually run farther, because I don't slow down to a snail's pace because I wore myself out too soon.

I hope the rest of this week goes as well as today did.