Training workout 2: 12/30/2009

workout-- 5 min elliptical
3 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
2 min run 4.0
3 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4
1 min run 4.0
2 min walking @ 3.4

Walk remaining 18 min @ 3.4

Total 50 min on treadmill-- 2.82 miles

Food:

cheese sticks on way to gym

1 activia
apple
2 tbsp pb
Taco soup
Fajita (2/3 cup rice, 3 oz chicken, 2 cups peppers and onions, sour cream, black rf beans)

Water & fiber/protein water, cf diet coke (cut the caffeine- working on the pop in general)

Loved my workout today-- but overall feeling very tired today. I am looking forward to getting good sleep tonight (haven't the last few nights) and really looking forward to my long run on Saturday.

Training workout one: 12/28/09

I really planned on donig all my workouts in the morning-- but as I said, I stayed out too late last night. In my old world of thought that would be an excuse to just not go, or tell myself I would go after work then be too tired or too tied up with things I needed to get done. BUT TONIGHT- I made the commitment and I went. AND- a successful first training day!

Total walk/shuffle-- 50 min (with warm up and cool down) 2.76 miles

Warm up: Walk 5 min @ 3.0 mph
Run 2 min @ 4 mph
Walk 3 min @ ~3.1 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.1 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.1
Run 1 min @ 4 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.3 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.1 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.2 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.0 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.0 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.1 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.1 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.0 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.0 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.1 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.1 mph
Run 1 min @ 4.1 mph
Walk 3 min @ 3.1 mph
Walk 5 min @ 3.4 mph
Then I felt inspired my the music for one last 1 min @ 4.1
Cool down: 10 min @ 3.2 down to 2.8

The music really helped. I actually feel like the first few runs were harder. I didn't dread starting back up again for the next one though- which was good. And heck- I was so excited that I wanted to do an extra one at the end. :) That is encouraging!

The stretch at the end was FANTASTIC and so relaxing.
Tomorrow is a day for weights and I will do some cardio on the elliptical to keep the blood flowing. Drank lots of water. Feeling Good!

I did it!!

I am so excited! Tonight at the gym I DID IT!! I RAN!! Even when I started training for the 5k I couldn't run more than like 2 minutes. Tonight I did-- I ran through 3 complete songs (not in a row, but I will get there). I was/am so proud of myself. The best part is-- it felt AWESOME!!

I can't wait to have a strong body. I can't wait to enjoy the full thrill of running and the joy of pushing myself again tomorrow! I already notice myself feeling more confident from working out consistently.

I am not officially starting the 26 week training from couch to 1/2 marathon until Monday. But, I wanted to see where I started. I'm more excited than before for the journey.

My workout--
Warm up with "My hope is in you" by Third day
Fantastic song to start with-- great way to focus my workout.
Walked
1st run: "Keep on Shinning" by Third day
Ran the whole thing!! Only at 4.1 mph-- BUT I WAS RUNNING!
Walked
2nd run: "Beautiful Morning" by Grits
Great beat-- set right in-- then my fricken belly hit the EMERGENCY stop button!! GRR! But, after I programmed it back up I started running and finished the song.
Walked
3rd run: "Gimmie that Funk" by Family force Five
Great beat-- I didn't make it through this one. My legs were on fire and I was trying to listen to my body.
Walked
4th run: Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
Great song to run last round too. :)
Walked
Cool Down

Stretching
Abs

So-- while I didn't run at record speeds-- I ran at record times for ME! That's what this is about. I can't wait to bump up my speeds and my times. I can't wait to push and challenge myself.

I am so thankful that I am able to challenge myself with this. I am encouraged by the spirit that God has put in my today with this encouraging workout. I know not all days will be this fantastic- so today I live in the present and rejoice in the joy of feeling refreshed and encouraged.