Planning ahead for 2012
So here we are into the middle of January…I finally sat down and opened my calendar making my plans. The 31in31 challenge is going great…Today I have complete run #15 on the 15th…because of some busy days, I missed my run so had to double up..but commitment to the challenge has pushed me forward and I have completed the runs…feels great! Yesterday I ran with a friend 8.4 K…It was a good run, however my leg was tight on the hills, reminding me to dedicate myself to yoga and physio. If I want to reach my goals this year I have to really commit to all the areas that need work, stretching, strength, endurance, nutrition, de-stress, rest, etc etc!
I have pencilled in yoga daily, strength training 3 times a week (aiming for two days arms, one day legs), spin classes and continue with 31in31. A nice full month. After the month of January I will be increasing my mileage, getting ready for the days ahead.
I plan to run the airport run in May
Run the half marathon in May in Fredericton
Fathers Day run in June
Hopefully Grand Manan 10K or half
and my dream….running the full marathon in Toronto in October. lots of time to build strength and commit to getting myself ready…My friend and I have been talking about this run, and very excited about the thoughts of running a full!
Great to have a plan and feels good to have things to work towards and keep myself moving…
Hope you have something pencilled in that will take your breath away this year!
Enjoy!
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Birthday Run
Went for a great run on Tuesday with a friend… My legs were heavy but I pushed through…It sure does feel fantastic when you finish after you pushed yourself….Catching your breath….So many things in life take my breath away…I have to say I love it when exercise is one of them!!
Last night I completed some weight lifting… I hope to incorporate it into my routine 3 days a week. Tonight I was showing my brother my routine..Telling me it looks good, but i have been doing a boo boo. For some reason I forgot to do sets! I was doing reps and then continue on with the next exercise, but forgot to do sets of 3….So tomorrow I will do another routine it will include sets…what a silly thing..just wasn’t thinking.
Today was my birthday, had a nice time spending it with nice company of many people who came to visit. Later this afternoon I squeezed in my Birthday Run….Of course one has to celebrate their birthday with a run! My legs felt great but I was a bit colder than usual. I had on a sweat shirt under my jacket that was a bit roomy and the air was getting underneath. Good thing to remember not to wear it again on cold days. Almost to the end of the run my stomach started to feel a bit sick, hmmmm then I remembered I didn’t have much to eat….God I am my worst enemy. Trying to fit everything in and here I’m out there pounding the pavement on an empty tank…Once I arrived home, made some homemade soup…it sure hit the spot.
Couldn’t help thinking about my age as I was running…Having a bit of a hard time with this number…sometimes I forget how old I am, but I guess that means I’m young at heart or in denial. Which might not be so bad! They keep telling me it’s just a number…..crappy one I think but beats the alternative!
Christmas Day and Boxing Day I got into food that I usually don’t eat. It has affected my system, but finally today I’m feeling back to myself…In one way I’m glad I can’t have it because I would cheat more often…My system was telling me all week, next time….don’t.
A friend on FB has posted a challenge which I have accepted…31 runs in 31 days. Running 30 minutes each day…If you miss, you can make it up the next day but they need to be two different runs of 30 minutes. Sounds like a good challenge…we’ll see how my crazy legs will make out. One thing I have to remember not to push the mileage during this challenge, but it should be great to build some strength in my legs.
So another year is almost coming to the end….How are your goals looking? I’ve yet to sit down and write my routine on the calendar….Write it down, make it happen….Let’s make 2012 our year
Hope you have done something today to make you smile! Enjoy!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/30/2011
- Time: 12:50:58
- Total Time: 00:55:00.00
- Calories: 706
- Distance: 9 km
- Average Pace: 6:06.6/km
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Thankful for that second wind
Workout:
- Type: Strength Training
- Date: 12/29/2011
- Time: 11:20:00
- Total Time: 00:50:00.00
- Calories: 361
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Trying to out run all the calories!
It’s been a very busy week….trying to get ready for the big day and also fitting in time for exercise…but we make the time!
Went out for a run last Sunday with a friend who is a very avid runner..we ran 10K in -16 c. wind chill factor…overall a very good run, but at times the wind got to me and I had to walk..She was very encouraging and pushed me on…great motivator
Monday I went for a 5k night run with a friend, she is a new runner, wanting to train for a 1/2…she is also a very fast runner…we did the 5k pretty fast, felt great to push.
Tuesday was run group…so I went running again! however my legs were feeling it…sore from all the running…so 1/2 way through..I took a short cut meeting up with the group at the end…Thinking to myself, do I dare spin tonight? Oh what the heck…might as well give it a try..Actually felt really great..the spinning did wonders on my legs.
So Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday…I did tap as far as exercise…crazy!!! Although I did ample housework…after eating today’s Christmas dinner I was feeling on edge. I usually don’t get into sweets..but today I did! So I really needed to run…It’s pretty amazing how you can sweat so much running at -6….Bonus
My legs were heavy and I really wasn’t feeling it…but I pushed..telling myself I was doing better than sitting on the couch….just do it! I really need to start taking care of myself if I expect to accomplish my goals….Time to focus and become dedicated…After this run..headed out of town for Dinner #2….Oh boy, it was delicious and filling…..Chirstmas comes but once a year….It’s ok….but it’s time to focus!
After two Christmas dinners…I feel it counts for another run…..tomorrow I plan on hitting the road again.
Hope you had an amazing Christmas!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/25/2011
- Time: 14:07:17
- Total Time: 00:45:00.00
- Calories: 520
- Distance: 7 km
- Average Pace: 6:25.85/km
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run sweat, spin sweat…Hello Shower!
I can see that Tuesdays are going to be a busy day….Run group followed by Spin class…gotta love it!!
I’ve continued on with my strength training, leg curls etc. My calf was a little sore today from the weight that I lifted…but it’s a good sore…before run group I massaged it with a tennis ball…either the run was going to hurt or it was going to loosen it up….Bonus it worked! Best run in ages.. Those avid runners who run like the wind…tonight I was able to keep with them! I felt on fire! It sure felt great. My legs felt so strong..I really surprised myself that I was able to make the hills at such a good pace. I know that not all runs are the same, but this one sure rocked and I’ll take it!!
Then home, wash up…inhale a bit of soup and off to spin class. Through a friend I was able to track down a skewer to fit my trainer. When I arrived at class, they helped me set it up, but then notice my tires were in need of air…just couldn’t get the stupid pump to work. So once again I’m on a borrowed bike…Eventually I’ll be sitting on my saddle, no big deal. It was a small class tonight but alot of fun… I was able to stand tonight and complete the routine without any problems…Went at my own pace, and it was a great workout….remembered my towel tonight, which was needed….sweat sweat sweat….Nothing like it really! God I love to move….ya I’m abit crazy about it…just makes me feel so energized!
Time to do a bit of housework which is always happy to greet me….and then I shall welcome a great shower…and off to snooze the night away! What’s on the agenda for tomorrow??
Have a good one!!
Later 
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Make it happen
Well yesterday I went to spin class…First time in a very long time I was a bit hesitant to join a class, I think it must have been because it was my Doctors spin class…Really glad I made that step forward and went for it. He always makes you feel comfortable and it was a great group of people..They have been spinning for about 1 1/2 months..pretty strong bunch. When it came to standing and increasing the tension for about 3 minutes etc…, my legs started to burning and I was feeling it…sorry guys I need to sit! In retrospect I should have pushed harder…Next class!! I’ll get there..it’s great and all about getting stronger. Great workout and the best I’ve pushed myself in awhile. I am feeling it today on the outside of my leg, need to watch that crazy itband…strength strength strength!!! I purchased a trainer, unfortunately my bike had a problem connecting, so I had to borrow someones else’s for the night…will be glad when I get the attachment so I can use my own bike…There were some familiar faces there, a teacher from years back, a fellow I use to work with at the forestry office…both did not remember me..guess my memory isn’t so bad after all!
Tonight I did some strength training..My nephew gave me some weights so i am finally able to use my weight bench..It’s a nice bench that I got off my brother, you can do leg curls, calves and also arm curls..now I have some weight I am starting to put it to use..When I did my leg curls could I ever feel it in my Vastus medialis, that teardrop muscle on the inside of the leg. My physio told me ages ago that is one reason I have itband issues because that muscle is weak…Tonight as I did the leg curls, the muscle contracted nicely and I was feeling it pretty good…so bonus I am working it!!…I continued on with a routine from my running book with alot of arm work, finishing off with some arm dips, arm exercises from P90X and plank abs that my friend showed me that he is doing from Cardio Abs Insanity…Planks I have never seen done like that before but I can say I sure did feel it. Finally topped it off with some physio exercises.
Tomorrow is a planned 5mile run with a friend…she is an awesome runner, so I’m sure I will get a great workout…
Thinking of doing some hill training with my mountain bike on good weather days..I live in a hollow of two good hills..so I’m going to ride up in high gear and repeat repeat..to get these crazy legs stronger…
It’s time to sit down and make a plan, put it to work and start to commit..instead of sitting here thinking about it….put it to action.
The Harder you work, the harder it is to surrender…Vince Lombardi. So True!!!!
Have a strong day!
Workout:
- Type: Strength Training
- Date: 12/09/2011
- Time: 12:21:03
- Total Time: 00:45:00.00
- Calories: 325
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Running in the Zone
This is my third run this week…feels great to be back at it. Wednesday was very busy, dropped the 3 children off at karate, took advantage of some free time and ran a 5K before picking them back up…This run was great…Our town is very over populated with deer…saw 8 deer during this run. Then off to St. Stephen, about a 20 minute drive to pick up #4 from Basketball.
Today was going to be another busy day. I wanted to take in some craft sales, take the children to the museum and parade..not to mention housework…agh! My bed felt so cozy and my legs were a bit heavy….Oh maybe it was all in my head, telling me not to get up…But I pushed myself out the door and hit the road…Today I did a little increase just to test the waters per say…This run felt great from the beginning…I was in the zone..Just letting go and enjoying the crisp air and being out doing what I love. The only thing that could have made this run better is if it was possible to run with your eyes closed…I felt so intune and relaxed…I didn’t time myself on this run…just enjoy the love of the run…time is not a concern right now….This is the first run that I have not felt any discomfort in my stomach…so I’m crossing my fingers that all the inflammation is gone and hopefully the clot has dissolved and won’t rear it’s ugly face again
One step and one Kilometer at a time…..I’m feeling the increase within me!! oh girl be a bit patient! ….It’s all good
Have an amazing day!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/03/2011
- Time: 05:56:46
- Total Time: 00:00:00.00
- Distance: 7 km
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Running with the sunrise….Beautiful way to start the day
So I went to my doctor last week explaining that I’ve been thinking about this stupid clot and I am a bit concerned about running..Explaining to him that I love to run long…running short runs are fine, but I just love to go out and loose myself on a long run…he totally understood where I was coming from as far as the run was concerned but he said as far as the clot…Run! I wanted to see a specialist but he didn’t feel it was necessary and explained if this clot (if it is even still there) moves it will go to the liver…and depending on the size, we don’t know what that will entail but just go with it for now….He also invited me to join his spin classes…So I have ordered a trainer and looking forward to trying this class, which he has explained is getting a bit difficult so start soon.
So as far a running I am moving forward. Sitting still has been driving me nuts and my family to say the least. I have been doing some strength training and walking but it just doesn’t hit the spot for me as putting one foot in front of the other.
It was going to be a very busy weekend and I wanted to run so bad, knowing there was just no way I was going to fit it in, being on the road the entire time. I decided I would set my alarm and go for a early run before the family was awake for the day. I’m not a morning person so I was hesitant about this run….It was so beautiful…as I was coming to the waters edge, a favorite part of the route, the sunrise was starting to come up…the colors were beautiful, it was so peaceful and still. The town was so quiet, the reflection of the Christmas lights on the snow made me feel so at peace and ready to start the day….It was an fantastic way to start the day, if I can get myself to bed earlier I will be embarking on this more and more….
Today I went out for another 5k..after a couple busy days…I was feeling a bit winded and tired. However after not getting to bed until 3:00 this morning after being out with friends, I think I might be a little dehydrated…lol. I keep getting that backwards, thinking my hydrating, but not the case …Anyway it was an amazing night out with great friends, watching them enjoy the night made me smile…life sure is great when you surround yourself with amazing people.
So I’m going to start running these short runs more and more and see how I feel, and then after I am comfortable, I will increase my distance.
Enjoy your day!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 11/27/2011
- Time: 06:44:31
- Total Time: 00:30:00.00
- Calories: 386
- Distance: 5 km
- Average Pace: 6:00/km
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First time for Nike Training on Iphone
Well I guess it’s time to practise what I preach “concentrate on what you can do, and not what you can’t” ..easier said than done, I’m eating my words now.
Had a follow up with my Dr, to my surprise I have a blood clot in my abdominal wall. Crazy!!! It could be worse, but to say the least it does make me concerned. Doctor said to exercise and let my pain be my guide, but I am a bit nervous to run. The last two days i have been feeling really good, the best ever since this thing happened over a month ago..Pretty much no discomfort. I am feeling full of energy; which is great, however makes it hard because I want to move..Feeling a bit on edge.. Yesterday I went out for a walk, walking at a good pace, but oh how I wanted to run! It is so difficult when running is your addiction, it feels so amazing. I really miss it and can’t help wonder when I will be running again. I want to go out on the road with confidence. I really need to see a specialist but it will take months to get in…..one day at a time.
I will be glad when I get my exercise/weight room back in order. Tonight I decided to try the app on my iphone..Nike Training. It’s a really good work out and I highly recommend it. It offers alot of different exercises, 30 min - 45 min, whichever you choose…and you can workout to your music on your iphone. I completed the “curve craver”, intermediate and I was very impressed. I found it to be a good workout, made me push, i’m feeling it…. so I’m happy
Tomorrow I hope to get my bench set up so I can start some leg curls and start working out with some hand weights. Once I get everything in order in my exercise room I hope to set up a training plan, I hope this will help me feel better because I will be doing something positive exercise wise…maybe I need to take this time to work on my strength…
The drive within is what keeps us moving! I’m thankful for that drive…most days
Enjoy your night
Workout:
- Type: General Cardio
- Date: 11/17/2011
- Time: 13:09:19
- Total Time: 00:30:00.00
- Calories: 269
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Fire running through my veins!!
Not sure what is going on with me lately but I feel so hyper and full of energy, it’s like i’m on fire!…I’m thinking it might be from the great nourishment my system is receiving. I’ve also been hungry none stop….which maybe is a sign that my system is needed the extra to heal..not sure, but today I am putting the lemon water to me. Even though I’ve reached that weight goal through not feeling well, I want to maintain it…I’m feeling really good
Going out the door, I was asked “how far are you going”…in reply “8k and if I feel good 10K”…This run felt strong right from the word go…reaching 8k I wasn’t finished yet, so 10k it was…felt a little pinch in my stomach almost 1/2 way through, just a reminder that I’ve still have a bit of inflammation, and keep eating healthy….My legs felt strong and I felt light on my feet. Not having to stop during this run and able to conquer that crazy hill, feeling a bit winded at the top…but great!
Follow up with the Dr tomorrow, he is an avid cyclist and very athletic…I know he will encourage me to carry on…that’s what we do!
My friend is thinking of running a 1/2 in February, i would love to join her…going to take it one step at a time…and the marathon which we planned on running is end of May…not sure if i’m capable…seeing it is early Spring and it would entail alot of running through the winter months…but yet again i’ll take it one step at a time and see what happens!
Talking to one of the members of our mountain biking group today, telling him how much I miss biking…would love to join in a ride Sunday if it wasn’t too aggressive. I hate to hold them back..but humor me guys!
Feels good to be moving!
later!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 11/09/2011
- Time: 08:52:52
- Total Time: 1:00:00.00
- Calories: 771
- Distance: 10 km
- Average Pace: 6:00/km
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