Post-Birthday Workout

Yesterday was my birthday and it was another day. I went to the gym and did water aerobics in the morning. I was actually really proud of myself because when I got home, I did an additional leg workout as well as a 2 mile walk with the kids.

Today, I was going to forego my run because stress levels have been so high lately that I didn't feel like I was able to function enough to make a run. I did force myself out there and did really well. I was happy with myself! I also felt so much better. I needed the run to clear my head and think clearly. Bonus, I did more than my 3-mile goal and maintained a 5.5 mile/hour pace. Not too bad for not even wanting to go!

Try and Try again

This morning I went out for my morning run. I had a pre-run snack (from the Runner's Diet that I started today) and it, surprisingly, held me over for the entire run. I didn't feel hungry at all, but energized! Unfortunately, I felt so energized that I was cookin' on my 5 min. interval runs and was running an average of 5.5 miles per hour! I guess what I get for pushing so hard is being unable to finish the entire run. I finished 4 of my 5 min. intervals and walked the remainder of my workout. Also, unfortunately I came no where near my 3-mile daily goal. I am going to have to find one solid 3-mile route to run on Mondays. Wednesdays are going to be at the gym now, so I don't need to worry about that and I can't figure out what I am going to do about Friday's yet. Those may be at the gym as well.

Awesome frustration leads to awesome workout

The frustration from all the work situation going on with Ben has pushed me to work hard. I went on a run this morning and did things a little differently from our normal running morning schedule. I waited until Connor had his breakfast before we left. We went and as I started I knew I was feeling good but I didn't know how good and motivated I was feeling until I picked up for my long stretch. I did my first 5X1 then planned on running for a straight 15. As I got near the 13.5 mark, I decided I would keep going until 20 and see how I felt then. I got to 20 and still felt awesome but decided to switch back to 5x1's because I knew I had a few more of those and needed to have enough energy to finish. I did my first 5x1 after the 20 and was getting tired but knew I wanted to finish strong. I walked 2 minutes and then ran the rest of the way home...more than 5 minutes!!! Total time out was 46:24 but the exciting news was that I ran 38:11 of it!!!! I was more than happy with that and feel awesome about my acheivement today!

A Walking Fool

The day did not go as planned today. Typical day in our home, really. I wanted to go to water aerobics this morning, but Connor had other plans. He was such a wreck....acting sleepy , not wanting a nap. Walking, weebling and falling down, screaming and still not wanting to go to bed. We finally had some breakfast and then he went down for nap...only 20 minutes before we were going to have to leave to get to the pool on time. So much for water aerobics. I didn't have enough motivation to do a strength training routine here at the house either, but I did walk for almost 50 minutes, which is better than nothing. It was REALLY hot out though. I am going to need to remember to take a water bottle with me on walks from now on!