I woke up this morning aching in every part of my body. My shoulders and arms... quiet likely from the four sets of push ups, four sets of dips, the 7.5 pnd weights I used to do the bicep, tricep, shoulder sets during yesterday's class. My legs... they've been complaining -- ALOT -- as of late. I can hear them say "Why are you doing this to us" everytime I stiffly get up from a seated position, or take my first few steps of the day.
Today I was so physically tired I really thought about taking the kids to school and coming back home to bed. But mentally I knew once I started out on my run, all would be fine. The runs have not become any more enjoyable, they are at a pace that defeats me a bit mentally knowing I use to run at a faster pace (and for the life of me, I couldn't run any faster then I currently am), but it's my competative nature to post my daily goal that keeps me putting one foot infront of the other.
I have to laugh when people tout how exercise gives them more energy. Honestly, I'm physically exhausted at the end of the day and my body is ALWAYS sore. But, mentally, I do feel better. I love that I can say at the age of 42 I'm in way better shape then I was at 25.
Tommorow, another class and 3 miles on the treadmill....
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Not Today....
I fell short... Really wanted 3, but as you see, only made 2.5 miles today. Wednesdays are actually my "class" day. I take a Body Works class that starts at 8:30am. I started this class in June, which is when I joined the gym, and when I decided my body had become to use to just running and I needed something to change things up. I also wanted something that would work my upper body.
I love taking this class, and have two of my girlfriends taking it with me. The only problem (if you can call it a problem) is the instructor has a tendency to go very heavy on cardo and lighter on weights. Today's work out was brutal. My legs got such a work out that I wasn't even sure I could run the treadmill. But run I did and decided 2.5 was good enough.
Tomorrow I'm shooting for another outside 6 mile day.... Wish me luck! :)
I love taking this class, and have two of my girlfriends taking it with me. The only problem (if you can call it a problem) is the instructor has a tendency to go very heavy on cardo and lighter on weights. Today's work out was brutal. My legs got such a work out that I wasn't even sure I could run the treadmill. But run I did and decided 2.5 was good enough.
Tomorrow I'm shooting for another outside 6 mile day.... Wish me luck! :)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
I Just Recieved The Best......
Christmas present ever! I have been living without my wedding ring for at least two years now. . Because the way the diamonds are set, every so often I lose one..... And then it takes us forever to get it fixed.... My husband finally sent it to the jeweler and I just received it today!! Yipee, I actually look like a married women again!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Just Brutal....
My run today... well, if that's what you can call it! I honestly think there wasn't one part of my run today that I enjoyed.... Ok, I take that back, I REALLY enjoyed being finished!!!
I started off with the wind in my sails, ready to have a great run with a great attitude. I chose a route that starts with a hill, first mistake. I started off running that hill a bit too fast, second mistake. I should preface this story by telling you the route I decided to run today is a three mile loop around a lake. By the time I reached the end of the loop I was ready to quit (my goal was to run it twice), but, my competitive spirit wouldn't let me. The drive to post 6 miles on my log, as well as Lissaloo's words from the other day, "I really did not feel like walking this morning, I found a LOT of excuses not to. But I did it, I walked" gave me the motivation to run it again, accomplishing my 6 mile goal for the day. Not at a pace I would be thrilled to post, but at a pace none the less.
A girlfriend of mine happened to call me just as I got into my car to head home. She was one of the inspirations that started me on my running path - she's been running since high school. I had to laugh when she said, "I haven't been able to stop thinking for the past two days that maybe this should be the year of the marathon" Ok, it just killed me to run those 6 miles, the thought, especially right at that moment, of running 26 just made me bust out laughing. I have learned though, never say never....
The only other problem I encountered was pain in the knee around mile 5. I'm blaming this problem on the fact that I probably need new shoes. Fear of injury is constantly on my mind, I have had several running friends who have injured themselves and been out of commission for months. My fear is an injury would probably end my running all together. The stiffness in the knee as well as the pain a few hours later prompted me to take two ibuprofen, and at the moment, I am pain free.
I keep reminding myself, it has been some time since I ran outside, let alone 6 miles. Be proud of the accomplishment, don't worry about the pace speed, the winded lungs after the uphill battles, just keep focused on the more I run, the stronger I will become..... Again.....
I started off with the wind in my sails, ready to have a great run with a great attitude. I chose a route that starts with a hill, first mistake. I started off running that hill a bit too fast, second mistake. I should preface this story by telling you the route I decided to run today is a three mile loop around a lake. By the time I reached the end of the loop I was ready to quit (my goal was to run it twice), but, my competitive spirit wouldn't let me. The drive to post 6 miles on my log, as well as Lissaloo's words from the other day, "I really did not feel like walking this morning, I found a LOT of excuses not to. But I did it, I walked" gave me the motivation to run it again, accomplishing my 6 mile goal for the day. Not at a pace I would be thrilled to post, but at a pace none the less.
A girlfriend of mine happened to call me just as I got into my car to head home. She was one of the inspirations that started me on my running path - she's been running since high school. I had to laugh when she said, "I haven't been able to stop thinking for the past two days that maybe this should be the year of the marathon" Ok, it just killed me to run those 6 miles, the thought, especially right at that moment, of running 26 just made me bust out laughing. I have learned though, never say never....
The only other problem I encountered was pain in the knee around mile 5. I'm blaming this problem on the fact that I probably need new shoes. Fear of injury is constantly on my mind, I have had several running friends who have injured themselves and been out of commission for months. My fear is an injury would probably end my running all together. The stiffness in the knee as well as the pain a few hours later prompted me to take two ibuprofen, and at the moment, I am pain free.
I keep reminding myself, it has been some time since I ran outside, let alone 6 miles. Be proud of the accomplishment, don't worry about the pace speed, the winded lungs after the uphill battles, just keep focused on the more I run, the stronger I will become..... Again.....
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Just A Few Things.....
You may not know about me....
1. I LOVE animal print (yes, I'm one of THOSE girls)!! Don't worry, I'm not a fanatic, it's not plastered all over my house, just a rug here, a pillow there. My purse has an animal print, and my new favorite jacket happens to as well. I just simply gravitate towards it...
2. I believe I was born into the wrong family! I think I was meant to have a Mexican heritage. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mexican food. I'm like a hamster, I will eat it till my stomach is about to explode. I could seriously eat it every day for every meal.
3. I'm addicted to reality TV (shamefully so). Project Runway, Top Chef, Next Network Star (ok, so those aren't THAT bad are they???), BUT, the killer, I'm totally into all the Housewives shows, OC, Atlanta, NY (now you can roll your eyes). I just love seeing the personality conflicts....
4. I completely dislike rain. I would be happy if it stayed dry the rest of my life. Now, I know, realistically that will never happen and that we need rain for a multitude of reasons, but if I could have a sit down with Mother Nature I'd make a deal with her that rain can only happen from 9pm till 6:30 am. I really am like the wicked witch of the west, I get hit with a drop and you hear "I'm melting........."
5. If I could have a daily guilty pleasure, I would get a message everyday. Spa days with girlfriends are very few and far in between, but I LOVE them....
1. I LOVE animal print (yes, I'm one of THOSE girls)!! Don't worry, I'm not a fanatic, it's not plastered all over my house, just a rug here, a pillow there. My purse has an animal print, and my new favorite jacket happens to as well. I just simply gravitate towards it...
2. I believe I was born into the wrong family! I think I was meant to have a Mexican heritage. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mexican food. I'm like a hamster, I will eat it till my stomach is about to explode. I could seriously eat it every day for every meal.
3. I'm addicted to reality TV (shamefully so). Project Runway, Top Chef, Next Network Star (ok, so those aren't THAT bad are they???), BUT, the killer, I'm totally into all the Housewives shows, OC, Atlanta, NY (now you can roll your eyes). I just love seeing the personality conflicts....
4. I completely dislike rain. I would be happy if it stayed dry the rest of my life. Now, I know, realistically that will never happen and that we need rain for a multitude of reasons, but if I could have a sit down with Mother Nature I'd make a deal with her that rain can only happen from 9pm till 6:30 am. I really am like the wicked witch of the west, I get hit with a drop and you hear "I'm melting........."
5. If I could have a daily guilty pleasure, I would get a message everyday. Spa days with girlfriends are very few and far in between, but I LOVE them....
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Can I Tell You How Much I Dislike......
Buying fitness clothes....
I know, an odd post, but since my work out clothes are a few years old, I thought with the Christmas money I was given I'd break down and buy a few things... hm....
Off to Target I went. Two sports bras and two tank tops would have cost me almost $60.00 (and the sports bra's were on clearance). I just can't do it. Even though I spend a majority of my time in my fitness clothes, and I would love to have darling little matching outfits, I'd rather spend that money on "street" clothes!! Half way to the registers I turned around and put them back.
Off to TJ Max I went. I was able to buy three pairs of running shorts for - get this - $20.00. I really do need more tops (unfortunately not a good selection at TJ's), so, I'm hoping this Sunday Target's will go on sale. I'll pay $9.00 a shirt, but $15.00, that's just too much for me...
I know, an odd post, but since my work out clothes are a few years old, I thought with the Christmas money I was given I'd break down and buy a few things... hm....
Off to Target I went. Two sports bras and two tank tops would have cost me almost $60.00 (and the sports bra's were on clearance). I just can't do it. Even though I spend a majority of my time in my fitness clothes, and I would love to have darling little matching outfits, I'd rather spend that money on "street" clothes!! Half way to the registers I turned around and put them back.
Off to TJ Max I went. I was able to buy three pairs of running shorts for - get this - $20.00. I really do need more tops (unfortunately not a good selection at TJ's), so, I'm hoping this Sunday Target's will go on sale. I'll pay $9.00 a shirt, but $15.00, that's just too much for me...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Lets Call Them "Improvements"......
Personally, I do not like the word, "resolution". Although one definition of the word is: the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method, procedure, ect. My definition is: failure. If I make a resolution, I typically do not keep it. Therefore I've decided through the years that I need to make "improvements".
So what, you may ask, are my improvements for this new year?
First and foremost, I want to give more attention to my children at bedtime. Quiet honestly, I hit the "I'm done" stage around 7:30. My husband is really good at spending time with them in the evenings, so It's not like they're neglected. My son is 10, my daughter 9. Pretty soon they'll be busy with social lives and they'll be too cool for Mom - I need to spend every moment I can get with them. So, my game plan is to start spending 15 min laying in bed with each of them every night so we can talk about whatever may come up.
My husband. I need to spend more time with him. Starting a new business consumes all his time, life consumes all mine. We need to spend more time relating as husband and wife not just as mother/father, business owner/sounding board.... My game plan here, to have at least two date nights a month.
Two years ago we started Sunday family days. We would do an activity during the day, and then have our family meeting at night. During our meetings we discuss the good and bad things that happened during the week, our upcoming week's schedule, and any other family issues that need to be discussed, then typically we would end our day with a board game. Over the past few months our family day has become any other day, and our family meetings are rushed. Game plan: Sunday's will once again become our family day - they will be restored to the priority they were when we first started them.
What new year wouldn't be complete with out "self improvement" changes??!! I intend to get the holiday weight off by eating better, exercising consistently. Except for the sugar cravings, this is an easy one to get back into the swing of things (especially once the kids are back at school next week). There is a change to the exercise game plan however: Instead of running a quick two miles after my Wed and Fri classes, I will run at least three. Mon and Thurs are my "run" days, I will run at least five miles both those days, and add Tues into the mix, running at least three miles. This will bring my weekly miles logged to at least 19 miles. I would like to get back up to at least 25 miles a week. I also plan on throwing in a few more days of strength training. I would love to have really toned arms, shoulders and back.
I could go on, and maybe I will in another post, because, why do I need to decided on all the changes at once? After all, Isn't life all about continual self improvement???
So what, you may ask, are my improvements for this new year?
First and foremost, I want to give more attention to my children at bedtime. Quiet honestly, I hit the "I'm done" stage around 7:30. My husband is really good at spending time with them in the evenings, so It's not like they're neglected. My son is 10, my daughter 9. Pretty soon they'll be busy with social lives and they'll be too cool for Mom - I need to spend every moment I can get with them. So, my game plan is to start spending 15 min laying in bed with each of them every night so we can talk about whatever may come up.
My husband. I need to spend more time with him. Starting a new business consumes all his time, life consumes all mine. We need to spend more time relating as husband and wife not just as mother/father, business owner/sounding board.... My game plan here, to have at least two date nights a month.
Two years ago we started Sunday family days. We would do an activity during the day, and then have our family meeting at night. During our meetings we discuss the good and bad things that happened during the week, our upcoming week's schedule, and any other family issues that need to be discussed, then typically we would end our day with a board game. Over the past few months our family day has become any other day, and our family meetings are rushed. Game plan: Sunday's will once again become our family day - they will be restored to the priority they were when we first started them.
What new year wouldn't be complete with out "self improvement" changes??!! I intend to get the holiday weight off by eating better, exercising consistently. Except for the sugar cravings, this is an easy one to get back into the swing of things (especially once the kids are back at school next week). There is a change to the exercise game plan however: Instead of running a quick two miles after my Wed and Fri classes, I will run at least three. Mon and Thurs are my "run" days, I will run at least five miles both those days, and add Tues into the mix, running at least three miles. This will bring my weekly miles logged to at least 19 miles. I would like to get back up to at least 25 miles a week. I also plan on throwing in a few more days of strength training. I would love to have really toned arms, shoulders and back.
I could go on, and maybe I will in another post, because, why do I need to decided on all the changes at once? After all, Isn't life all about continual self improvement???
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