Weight 12/8

I really needed some positive reinforcement today to keep me going on the healthy eating and running....up 0.4 pounds wasn't it. I shall have to find inspiration somewhere. Back to +20.4.

Workout 12/7

Nothing to note from the workout. It is amazing how empty the gym is on a Friday.

Stats: (all at 2 incline)
5 min warm at 4.0 MPH
3 min runs at 6.0 MPH
5 min runs at 5.6 MPH
Walk at 3.5 MPH
Total: 2.5 miles, 33 mins

Workout 10 12/5

To be completely honest, I was really scared about this workout after the problems I had on Monday. I learned a lesson in listening to my body on Monday for sure. Mr. E had an event tonight, so I was also on my own. After waiting 10 minutes for my treadmill to open up (why is the gym soo busy at 630??), I put on my iPod and got going. This week's workout is one round of walk 5 minutes for warm up, run 3 minutes, walk 90 seconds, run 5 minues, walk 2.5 minutes, run 3 minutes, walk 90 seconds, run 5 minutes. Monday I made it through the first run and walk and absolutely died in the second run. On top of not being all that confident I would finish the workout, I was on the treadmill next to Mr. Sweatyandsmellyguy. We all stink when we leave the gym, but it always sucks to get on the treadmill next to the guy who's half-way done and smelly. Regardless, I finished the workout! I hit a huge wall about 2 minutes into the second 5 minute run. I realized that I was at the 2 mile point, the exact point in the 5K on the 2nd that I had issues too. As soon as I pushed past the 2.1 mile hurdle, it wasn't as hard getting to the end. That doesn't mean it was easy in any way...

Stats:
5 min warm at 4.0 MPH/2 incline
3 min runs at 6.0 MPH/2 incline
5 min runs at 5.5 MPH, 1st one at 2 incline, 2nd one 2 incline for mins 1-2, 1 incline for mins 3-5
walks at 3.5 MPH
5.5 min cool down
Total Distance 2.45 miles
32 minutes

My 1st Setback

Today was supposed to be the first workout for the week, but after a workout on Saturday and a really taxing day yesterday with the 5K, my body gave out about 10 minutes in. I'm going to do all 3 this week, but my legs, lungs, and will weren't there today. I'm taking tomorrow off and hitting the next workout on Wednesday. (FYI, Mr. E finished the workout and looked strong.)

5K - 12/2

Ok, so signing up for a 5K didn't sound like a bad idea 2 months ago. My company sponsored the event, so it was a good thing to show up and have people there to support it. Due to reasons drastically beyond my control, we got there 2.5 hours before the race actually started to get our pictures taken. Then stood around for what felt like forever. I don't like the cold...actually, I REALLY don't like the cold, but there we were standing around in 50 degree weather for 2.5 hours. The essential goal was to go from start to finish without walking. Mr. E ran with me and we actually jogged the whole thing, finishing in about 36:30. Not a bad pace for only really starting to train at running 3 weeks ago. But, OH MY GOD, I am so sore tonight. I am totally paying for that. So sore and tired....off to bed. I'm not looking forward to how I'm going to feel in the morning.

Workout 12/1

Today was a long day, for a Saturday. I had a weigh-in and bridal shower in the morning, came home and all I wanted to do was sleep...so getting up for the 3rd workout of the week was hard. Got to the gym, it was cold in there. Didn't feel like running, but once I got about 1/2 the way through it became ok. Finished strong and even did some push-ups and bicycles.

Stats (all at 2.0 incline):
5 min warm at 4.0 MPH
Jog at 6.0 MPH
Walk at 3.5 MPH
7 minute cool
Total distance 2.10

Weight 12/1

Yippee!! Sticking to my "menu" this week worked, down 2 pounds. Now at +20. New menu for this week and more running, hopefully down again.