I'm on a roll! Got up this morning and hit the gym. Since today was a scheduled cross training day, I broke up my workout. I did just over 2 miles on the treadmill and then did 8.6 miles on the bike. I took it easy on the treadmill. Just a nice easy run.
When I got home I got a very quick shower and then got James up for school. River knew she was going to daycare so she was bouncing off the walls. She loves loves loves going to daycare! This week she gets to go 3 times so she will be one happy and tired dog.
I'm now at the pool getting ready to finish up some work and write some workouts. Next week is March Break and it will be nice to have some time off. I still have to coach Masters, but it's not as bad.
Tomorrow I have to get up a bit earlier to make sure I'm at the gym early. I have a 6 mile run plus weights. I can't wait for it to warm up to melt some of this ice so I can run outside again. I'm not a fan of running on the treadmill. It really sucks. I'll get through it though. Hopefully by the end of the month I can be outside for my long runs and River can run with me.
Enjoy your Monday!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Day 3 of the Run March Challenge
Today was a bit rough for me. I just wasn't feeling the treadmill at all. I only did 2.75 miles. I then did 8 miles on the recumbent bike. I thought that was a good comprimise. Plus I did weights today. A full body circut was on the schedule. It went well. I am going to have increase the weight on 6 different exercises next week.
I did look at my training schedule and talked with Mike. On my rest days or cross training days, I'm only doing a mile of running so I don't get reinjured. I want to stay on schedule, but meet this challenge.
My next goal race is the Chocolate Race 10k on Mother's Day. In between now and then I have a 5k race on Saturday, a 5k on Good Friday, a 5k race with James at the beginning of April,and the Toronto Yonge Street 10k on the 21st of April. Then I run the Chocolate Race. I'm running more 10Ks this year so I really don't want to be injured at all.
Off to enjoy the rest of the day!!!!!
I did look at my training schedule and talked with Mike. On my rest days or cross training days, I'm only doing a mile of running so I don't get reinjured. I want to stay on schedule, but meet this challenge.
My next goal race is the Chocolate Race 10k on Mother's Day. In between now and then I have a 5k race on Saturday, a 5k on Good Friday, a 5k race with James at the beginning of April,and the Toronto Yonge Street 10k on the 21st of April. Then I run the Chocolate Race. I'm running more 10Ks this year so I really don't want to be injured at all.
Off to enjoy the rest of the day!!!!!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Day 2 of Run March
Woo Hoo!!!!!! After getting up at 3:30 in the morning to do 3 swim practices, I still managed to get to the gym. I did 5.5 miles in the same time as my 5.2 miles yesterday. I had no hamstring soreness at all. It felt so good! Now I just need the ice to melt so I can run outside with River again.
I also got new shoes yesterday. I LOVE them!!!!!! They are Saucony ProGride Guide 6. They are the update version of my old shoes and I loved those. These are much lighter and plus they are a cool color.
They match all my bright running clothes. I think the new shoes will help with the hamstring soreness as well.
I did hit the wall around 2:30 this afternoon. I ended up taking a nap to make it through the rest of the night.
Tomorrow I'm hitting the gym around 7am and hopefully going 5.75 miles plus doing full body weights. It feels so good to be back at it. I will be scheduling a massage though to help with the recovery.
I am so glad I'm on the mend!
I also got new shoes yesterday. I LOVE them!!!!!! They are Saucony ProGride Guide 6. They are the update version of my old shoes and I loved those. These are much lighter and plus they are a cool color.
I did hit the wall around 2:30 this afternoon. I ended up taking a nap to make it through the rest of the night.
Tomorrow I'm hitting the gym around 7am and hopefully going 5.75 miles plus doing full body weights. It feels so good to be back at it. I will be scheduling a massage though to help with the recovery.
I am so glad I'm on the mend!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Happy March!
Wow...things have been busy busy busy at our house.
My running took a huge hit when I strained my right hamstring. I was on rest for over a month. I'm just not starting to ease back into my running. In fact, I started a new challenge for March. I am running at least one mile every day in March. Today I did 5 very easy, very slow miles and felt pretty good. I'm hoping I'm on the mend.
I have been taking a Learn To Draw class. It's been going pretty good. Here are a few things I've done. First is a cabin drawn with charcoal.
Currently I'm working on a face using charcoals. I'm almost done with it and I think it looks pretty good.
I have also been doing a lot of cross stitching lately. I did more towels for my sister-in-law. I have been working on a set of holiday towels that were for her bridal shower, but they have taken me a little bit longer. I still have one more to do.
I'm also working on a big poster for my nephew. It's going to be the Star Wars poster. Here are the first two pages of the pattern completed. I'm almost done with the third page.
My goals for the new year were altered a bit. I have been making little homemade items for my friends and family to brighten their day. I have mailed out several already. There have been little cross stitch ornaments, soap, and magnets so far. I have enjoyed making these things and James has helped as well.
I'm hoping to be able to keep up with the blogging as well. I think I have everything settled and organized. Things have slowed down and I'm ready to roll.
Here's to a great March!
My running took a huge hit when I strained my right hamstring. I was on rest for over a month. I'm just not starting to ease back into my running. In fact, I started a new challenge for March. I am running at least one mile every day in March. Today I did 5 very easy, very slow miles and felt pretty good. I'm hoping I'm on the mend.
I have been taking a Learn To Draw class. It's been going pretty good. Here are a few things I've done. First is a cabin drawn with charcoal.
Then we did a rose. I did this using oil pastels.
Currently I'm working on a face using charcoals. I'm almost done with it and I think it looks pretty good.
I have also been doing a lot of cross stitching lately. I did more towels for my sister-in-law. I have been working on a set of holiday towels that were for her bridal shower, but they have taken me a little bit longer. I still have one more to do.
I'm also working on a big poster for my nephew. It's going to be the Star Wars poster. Here are the first two pages of the pattern completed. I'm almost done with the third page.
My goals for the new year were altered a bit. I have been making little homemade items for my friends and family to brighten their day. I have mailed out several already. There have been little cross stitch ornaments, soap, and magnets so far. I have enjoyed making these things and James has helped as well.
I'm hoping to be able to keep up with the blogging as well. I think I have everything settled and organized. Things have slowed down and I'm ready to roll.
Here's to a great March!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Happy Tuesday!
Well, my first day of the Joy Journal went well. Some of my goals I met and others I didn't. Here's how I did.
Exercise: I only was able to do 13 miles of cardio today. I normally take River for 3 walks, but I only took her for 2. I did lift weights and I felt really good being back in the gym and working towards my goals.
Nutrition: I got my 5 servings of fruits and veggies. I felt better since I was back on my regular eating schedule. The holidays really threw my system out of whack by eating junky food.
Personal: I was able to read for 40 minutes because I did the Recumbent bike yesterday. That was really nice! I completed several small acts of kindness throughout the day. The two things I liked about myself yesterday was that I stayed focus. I overslept and I could have just skipped the gym, but I made myself go and I was glad I did. I also liked that I had a lot of energy yesterday. That was a combination of the exercise and the food.
House: I didn't get anything done around the house excpet dinner in the crockpot. The morning just slipped away from me.
The highlight of my day was when I got him I asked James if he liked the soup. He's response was, "YES! It's the best dinner I've ever had in my whole life!" That really ended my day on a good note.
Today my goals are as follows:
Exercise: 6 miles of cardio
Nutrition: Remember to take my vitamins and get 3 servings of dairy in today. I tend to let that slide and I need the calcium.
Personal: Read for 20 minutes
Find one part of my body that I like
Write Mike a love note telling him how much I appreciate and love him
House: Get that kitchen table cleaned off and start organizing the kitchen
My morning has started off okay so we'll see how the rest of the day goes! Have a happy day!
Exercise: I only was able to do 13 miles of cardio today. I normally take River for 3 walks, but I only took her for 2. I did lift weights and I felt really good being back in the gym and working towards my goals.
Nutrition: I got my 5 servings of fruits and veggies. I felt better since I was back on my regular eating schedule. The holidays really threw my system out of whack by eating junky food.
Personal: I was able to read for 40 minutes because I did the Recumbent bike yesterday. That was really nice! I completed several small acts of kindness throughout the day. The two things I liked about myself yesterday was that I stayed focus. I overslept and I could have just skipped the gym, but I made myself go and I was glad I did. I also liked that I had a lot of energy yesterday. That was a combination of the exercise and the food.
House: I didn't get anything done around the house excpet dinner in the crockpot. The morning just slipped away from me.
The highlight of my day was when I got him I asked James if he liked the soup. He's response was, "YES! It's the best dinner I've ever had in my whole life!" That really ended my day on a good note.
Today my goals are as follows:
Exercise: 6 miles of cardio
Nutrition: Remember to take my vitamins and get 3 servings of dairy in today. I tend to let that slide and I need the calcium.
Personal: Read for 20 minutes
Find one part of my body that I like
Write Mike a love note telling him how much I appreciate and love him
House: Get that kitchen table cleaned off and start organizing the kitchen
My morning has started off okay so we'll see how the rest of the day goes! Have a happy day!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Happy New Year!
I took a break from writing to try to get things ready for the holidays and then I had swim meets. But I'm back and with a whole new outlook!
I don't make resolutions for the new year. I don't believe they work and I rarely stick with them. Instead this year I'm keeping a Joy Journal. Each night before I go to bed I'm setting goals for the next day in various areas like nutrition, exercise, personal, household, etc. Then I will reflect on that day and assess if I reached my goals or not. Today is my first day using the journal.
My goals that I set last night were as follows:
Exercise: Get 15 miles of cardio done.
Nutrition: Have 5 servings of fruits and veggies.
Personal: Do something nice for a stranger
Find 2 things that I like about myself
Read 15 minutes
Household: Get the kitchen table cleared off from the week
I think by taking the time to reflect on the day and setting up the next day in a more positive way I will feel better about myself and have a positive outlook. I hope to share my year with you. My goals, my struggles, my successes and my setbacks. I am really looking forward to this year and doing this activity. It will require committment on my part and 15 minutes in the evening to relfect and set up for the next day. I think my daily goals will evolve as well. I can't wait to look back in my journal at the end of the year to see how far I've come.
Enjoy your Monday and find your joy today!
I don't make resolutions for the new year. I don't believe they work and I rarely stick with them. Instead this year I'm keeping a Joy Journal. Each night before I go to bed I'm setting goals for the next day in various areas like nutrition, exercise, personal, household, etc. Then I will reflect on that day and assess if I reached my goals or not. Today is my first day using the journal.
My goals that I set last night were as follows:
Exercise: Get 15 miles of cardio done.
Nutrition: Have 5 servings of fruits and veggies.
Personal: Do something nice for a stranger
Find 2 things that I like about myself
Read 15 minutes
Household: Get the kitchen table cleared off from the week
I think by taking the time to reflect on the day and setting up the next day in a more positive way I will feel better about myself and have a positive outlook. I hope to share my year with you. My goals, my struggles, my successes and my setbacks. I am really looking forward to this year and doing this activity. It will require committment on my part and 15 minutes in the evening to relfect and set up for the next day. I think my daily goals will evolve as well. I can't wait to look back in my journal at the end of the year to see how far I've come.
Enjoy your Monday and find your joy today!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
It's been awhile!
October and November caught me and got away from me. Wow were they busy months. Let's see if I can upate on my training and racing.
At the end of October I did the Zombie Race in Milton. It was a great race, but of course it was raining and a bit chilly. The mud made it more fun though. It was mostly trails and I loved it!
November started and so did the swim meets. My kids have been swimming okay. There is still some technical stuff to fix, but we are making progress towards that. My training was up and down.
I went to Indiana to surprise my mom for her birthday and brought back the newest member our our family.
River is a Treeing Walker Coonhound mix. She is very high energy and gets along great with Anya and Mulder.
We've had her for just over a week and James said it feels like we've had her all our lives. She is on a great schedule to get lots of exercise. Monday and Thursday I take her to the dog park. Tuesday and Friday we walk to daycare when James is with us and then we go for a run. Wednesday she goes to Doggy Daycare. Saturday and Sunday we go to the dog park or hike. I get all three of them out for walks at least 2 other times a day as well.
Here she is at daycare playing with some of her friends.
When I got back from Indiana I ran the Hanukkah Hustle in Hamilton. I ran this race last year and had a good time, so I was back for a second year. I did pretty good for my training being hit and miss.
After the race we took all three dogs hiking. They had a ball and the weather was awesome!
I ran a bit last week and took River for her first run with me. We ran just under 3 miles and she had me moving! She really does love to run.
Saturday James and I ran the Hamilton Santa 5k. We had to dress in Santa suits to run. It was a lot of fun and James ran a best time of 44:09!
Mike and James will be running the Santa 5k in Burlington on Mike's birthday. James had such a good time he wants to do it again!
So that brings us to this morning. I was going to walk all three dogs to daycare with James, but it was just too cold out for Mulder. He wears a coat, but still gets really cold, so I just took River. It's 1.63 miles to daycare and then we went for a 4 mile run. She just keeps going! There was no way she was letting me slow down or walk at any point. She just loves to run! I won't be able to run with her on Friday as I'm at a swim meet, but Saturday afternoon she and I will go for another run when I get home from practice.
My next goal race is the Robbie Burns 8k at the end of January. I'd like to be around 50 minutes or faster. I think I can do it, if I stick to my training schedule. I have to start doing weights again next week to build up my strength again. I'll be able to see where I'm at on January 1st when I run the Resolution Run.
Right now I have to get so much stuff done that I feel like I'm already behind! Off to enjoy the rest of my day! Have a wonderful one yourself!
At the end of October I did the Zombie Race in Milton. It was a great race, but of course it was raining and a bit chilly. The mud made it more fun though. It was mostly trails and I loved it!
Here is James and I after the race. He was a bit disappointed that he couldn't run it with me. In a few years he will be old enough.
November started and so did the swim meets. My kids have been swimming okay. There is still some technical stuff to fix, but we are making progress towards that. My training was up and down.
I went to Indiana to surprise my mom for her birthday and brought back the newest member our our family.
River is a Treeing Walker Coonhound mix. She is very high energy and gets along great with Anya and Mulder.
We've had her for just over a week and James said it feels like we've had her all our lives. She is on a great schedule to get lots of exercise. Monday and Thursday I take her to the dog park. Tuesday and Friday we walk to daycare when James is with us and then we go for a run. Wednesday she goes to Doggy Daycare. Saturday and Sunday we go to the dog park or hike. I get all three of them out for walks at least 2 other times a day as well.
Here she is at daycare playing with some of her friends.
When I got back from Indiana I ran the Hanukkah Hustle in Hamilton. I ran this race last year and had a good time, so I was back for a second year. I did pretty good for my training being hit and miss.
After the race we took all three dogs hiking. They had a ball and the weather was awesome!
I ran a bit last week and took River for her first run with me. We ran just under 3 miles and she had me moving! She really does love to run.
Saturday James and I ran the Hamilton Santa 5k. We had to dress in Santa suits to run. It was a lot of fun and James ran a best time of 44:09!
Mike and James will be running the Santa 5k in Burlington on Mike's birthday. James had such a good time he wants to do it again!
So that brings us to this morning. I was going to walk all three dogs to daycare with James, but it was just too cold out for Mulder. He wears a coat, but still gets really cold, so I just took River. It's 1.63 miles to daycare and then we went for a 4 mile run. She just keeps going! There was no way she was letting me slow down or walk at any point. She just loves to run! I won't be able to run with her on Friday as I'm at a swim meet, but Saturday afternoon she and I will go for another run when I get home from practice.
My next goal race is the Robbie Burns 8k at the end of January. I'd like to be around 50 minutes or faster. I think I can do it, if I stick to my training schedule. I have to start doing weights again next week to build up my strength again. I'll be able to see where I'm at on January 1st when I run the Resolution Run.
Right now I have to get so much stuff done that I feel like I'm already behind! Off to enjoy the rest of my day! Have a wonderful one yourself!
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