Tuesday

Afternoon:

Recumbent Bike: 45 minutes

Evening:

Weight Training: 25 minutes
Walking/Jogging: 50 minutes

hi

I have been going to the gym.

After spring broke, I tried to switch over to evenings. Last week was a horrible week as far as running goes. I went with the intention of running twice. I ran both times, but I was sloppy and slow. I know what the problem is. I tried to skip my period. I started on the pill and was told that I could skip a couple of months. Well ... the force is strong in me and my legs, back, and other pre symptoms came screaming through. Once I realized what the problem was, I gave it a rest. I continued the week on the elliptical and included a little weights.

I also realized that evenings don't work for me. Pfunk decided that she doesn't want to be my partner anymore. I have been replaced by soccer (I got dissed). Plus, I have to fight for a machine in the evenings and I'm just too tired by the time I can get there.

This morning I dragged myself out of bed and was able to run about 2 miles (almost running the whole time). I do not feel ready to run a 5K today, but I might once I get out there. In-between the hail and the rain I may not have time to prepare outside before the big day.

That's all I have to report as of today.

distracted

Hey gang!
So last week I was all set to run three times, and I was going to run FAR and FAST. Unfortunately, I got as far as Tuesday, and that was it. One run. In seven days. What happened?

Nathan's parents came to visit, which required some last minute changing of schedules, which is fine. Then I accidentally got drunk on Saturday and spent all of Sunday in bed. I could barely walk, let alone attempt a 5K. It seems that something always comes up, and I can't remember the last time I actually ran three times in one week. I thought once I was home and not traveling I'd be better, more regular about exercising. How wrong I was!

So this week I make the same promise to myself - three runs, or else! Anyone have any advice for staying on track? Is it better to get it done first thing in the morning? Early in the week? Should I shut up and just do it and stop my whining? Be harsh. I can take it.

Sunday Funday

I met up with a friend at the Rec Center and played racquetball for an hour. I'm always amazed at the type of work out I get from the game. It's pretty intense on my lower body. When you sprint, suddenly halt/pivot, and stay in a crouched position it makes me realize that there are some muscles that remain untouched until racquetball.

I hope everyone had a great weekend and finish it out on a good note.

Getting a jump start on my day...

Treadmill: 45 minutes (20 minutes of it was spent on running broken into two 10 minute intervals)

Elliptical: 30 minutes

thirsty

Just got back from my run today and boy is it hot and humid outside. Did I really wish for Summer??

I ran the 5K route on campus that Chrissy and I ran last Saturday. I didn't fare so well on the route today. I had to stop a couple of times and walk because my legs kept tightening up and trying to cramp on me. Hrm. It could be from just having a bad running day but I'm thinking it's because I'm not hydrated enough. I haven't been very good about keeping up with my water as I'm doing all this running. I know because last night I couldn't stop drinking water. I was so thirsty and couldn't quench my thirst.

I'm going to have to force myself to do better on drinking water.

But regardless if I stopped a couple of times I still got the run under my belt for today.

Happy running!

Sweat Log

Tuesday
Lunch hour
Elliptical Trainer: 30 minutes
Weight training: 20 minutes

P.M.
In the evening I met up with Chrissy and Mary. We walked for a bit. We ran one mile together. We worked on abs and weight trained lower body.

Wednesday
Lunch hour
Elliptical: 35 minutes
Recumbent bike: 15 minutes