Lesson learned

 So I learned a lesson today.  73 degrees is great.  If you are spending time in the shade, going for a leisurely walk, or even for a BBQ.  It's great weather for July or October.  But it's not great in mid-July, at 9:30Am when you have to run.  The number is a trick.  

Saturday I did my long run for the week....two miles (everyone cheers: wooooo).  It was rough.  Ethan ran the first mile with me and I think that was part of it too. We ran his route which included hills. I also felt the need to show-off and go fast at the beginning, which kicked my butt later on. But I did it.  Lesson learned.  Felt amazing afterwards. 

This Girl Got Her Run On

Guess what...I got in TWO workouts today. Not sure I've ever been able to say that!

Today during Abbie's naptime I did the BikiniBodyMommy's Day 2 challenge. WOW - I'm sooo outta shape.  I thought it was tough. It was 7 different activities (I think) and I did 3 reps...took about 30 minutes and I had HooBear beside me the whole time.  She supported me by sitting on the computer chair, eating Cheez-its, and calling me out when I slacked.  At one point while I was doing planks (let it be known that I hate planks) she told me she thought I was actually laying on the ground, crying. Yeah, thanks babe.

But I also went ahead and ran tonight.  I'm in week 1 of my 20week half marathon training and this is my 2nd run this week, 1.5miles.  I'm managing to run with an average of 11:45-12:00 min mile both times and tonight I really didn't mind the run.  So does that mean I'm getting better?   I looked back on past mile runs and noticed that I'd been doing 13-14min miles back in January.  You BET I'm getting better!  Although I'm not too concerned with my time/speed but more of maintaining my pace.  Tonight I ran without my watch (okay, i had it with me but the battery was dead) and still managed to keep my pace.  And when I ran, I wasn't dieing this time. I'd like to think of that as progress for sure.   Last time I ran with gum, didn't this time, and think I'll chew it next time - gave my mind a good distraction.

So this gives me motivation. I love seeing progress. It's this "high" that I need to remember when I'm dreading going...which was me tonight. Thankfully E made me go.  *thanks E*

Tomorrow it's a rest day...Sat is 30 min of cross training and then 2miles on Sunday.  Sleep and repeat next week.

Wednesday Weigh-In

Nothing fancy here...just checking in for Wednesday Weigh-In

198.4

ta-da!

20week Half Training ... Begun

So I created my own hodge-podge mix for a training plan to get me ready for my first half this fall.  I'm planning on using Hal Higdon's novice plan but it is a 16 week plan and it expects you to be comfortably running 3-4 miles at least 3 times a week. And I can't.  So I created a plan that mimics his routine only starts with 1.5 mile runs and slowly builds to the 3 mile runs.  Mondays are stretch and strengthen (which I didn't do) and Tues/Thurs/Sun are runs with cross-training every other day.  Whew. I should just upload the doc, that would have been much easier. Oh well.

Did I mention that E got me a Garmin???!?  I am excited and have found how to use it to better my runs while in midst of running.

Anyways, so when I've gone running up til now, it was one mile runs. I typically run 12-12:30min/mile.  Lately though they've been right under 12.   Today I ran 1.5miles in 18minutes.  The first mile I ran straight then walked 30 sec, ran 2 min, walked 1 min, ran 2 min.  I like the idea of run/walk as needed. I could definitely see the benefits of giving my body a break. I think I'll continue the 2/1 at the one mile mark until I feel at one mile that I don't need that break, and keep building endurance until my mileage grows.  But who knows.

For now though...2.5miles in for the week! Woohoo. Tomorrow is weigh day and to be honest I haven't thought abt the scale in a whole, uh oh.   We'll see how that worked.

Outside Run .... Denied

All dressed up an nowhere to run :-(

Was excited to go out and run a virtual holiday 5k...got dressed...Abbie asleep...E and H occupied... Watch and music ready....headed outside to see massive lightning coming over the hill.

I stood there for ten minutes debating with E whether it would be safe to wait it out.  We finally decided I would have to opt for the ol dreadmill.  Ugh.
So here I go....putting in the miles on the machine. 

Here's to hoping I can find something on TV to watch.

Show Me Some Bloglovin

Alright..so I started this blog just for me, with no intentions of ever sharing it. BUT I shared it, for the accountability.   With Google Reader gone (sad face supposedly...i never used it so I have no sadness there..) but everyone has jumped over to Bloglovin, including me.  I <heart> bloglovin for all the blogs I follow, whether they are fitness, family or school blogs.  I follow them all via bloglovin.

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Checking in on Wednesday Weigh-in

So, by the looks of this blog (and my scales) fitness hasn't been a priority this summer. And I  will admit I've been more focused on the girls and now that it's July I'm focusing on work more.  I've kept up my work blog more too, but probably since it's easier. It seems every time I post here, it's blah blah blah I'm not doing anything and not losing blah blah blah.   I keep thinking of game plans but they don't work because as soon as I get up from  here I don't do them.  (womp womp womp). 

I didn't even weigh-in this morning, that's how focused I've been! 

However, I have started back up running.  Monday was to be my 1st day back of training in prep of training for my half this fall, #fail. Mon and Tues was a bust, nothing done. But today.....ahhh today...I did the fittest for teh Bikini Body Mommy Challenge (and nearly died).  Wow what a test! I'm excited to see changes and progress but that means commitment. 
But here's my stats for the test:

1.  SPEED SQUATS:  34
2.   HIGH KNEES:  85 
3. PUSH UPS:25 (modified)
4. SQUAT JUMPS:  22
5. TRICEP DIPS: 17
6. BURPEES:8
7. ALTERNATING LUNGES: 15
8. ELBOW PLANK:20sec

Trust me, it was H.A.R.D.  I plan to do workout day #2 tonight then 3 tomorrow before the festivities for the 4th.  And even plan on taking them home to do during the camping weekend.  It seems a few days I'll be doing cardio/running so guess I'll be taking home my shoes and sports bra! Woohoo. 

No food goals...just focusing on my running plan and the BBM 90 Day challenge.