McDonalds Hangover

My Mom wanted to keep the kids for the night, so I decided it would be a good time to make a Walmart trip. We live about 100 miles from Walmart and fast food. After I dropped the kids off I went for a 3 mile run and then took off. I finished shopping and was starving so I went through McDonalds drive thru. I ordered a Quarter Pounder meal and started my trip home. By the time I arrived I felt like crap, I was tired and still felt full. Now I remember why I don't eat that way anymore. I try to eat healthier and I hardly ever eat until I am stuffed, although that was the norm a few years ago. Nights like tonight remind me why I choose to eat healthier and to exercise regulary, I feel soooo much better.

birthday party

This weekend I did not run at all. I did strength training on Sat and cardio with some plyometrics. Saturday night we went to some friends house and played poker. We stayed until 2 am(what were we thinking?), so between the lack of sleep and a few too many beers I was not feeling my best Sunday morning. We had Brooklyn's birthday party so the morning was spent getting ready for that. It was fun, she loved blowing out her candles and opening her presents. By the time everyone left the kids were done so I put them down for a nap and took one of my own.

Yesterday I ran a tempo run. I went to PAC to run on the track. I ended up doing 5 miles. I started easy on the first mile, then the second and third I pushed it. I think I went a little too fast so the fourth and fifth were slower. I walked afterwards and my stomach was bothering me. I have not ran that fast for that long before. Today I have hill work, I should be tired tonight!

Pirate Ship

I ended up taking yesterday off, I was just tired all day. This morning I woke up feeling great. I have been busy doing laundry, playing with the kids, and I managed to lift weights. I did push/pull with Cathe Friedrich. My kids love to exercise with me, I just have to sidestep them a lot. It works out fine until I have to lay on the floor, then they think they need to be jumping on me. Today as I was doing chest press I had one on my stomach and the other on my legs and I was their pirate ship. It does make it harder, which is good right? I didn't do my pushups though because it is hard enough without 2 little ones jumping on my back!

I'm planning on a 5 mile run today. Hopefully I'll be able to run outside. It is sunny and calm outside right now, hopefully it stays that way. My hubby had to go to work this morning so I won't be able to run until later.

My daughter turns 2 tomorrow, I can't believe it. I have to bake her cake today, and then try to decorate it. I'm not the best at decorating so wish me luck!

Long Run on the Treadmill

Yesterday was suppose to be my long day and I had planned on running 10 miles. My mom usually watches the kids for me but she wasn't able to so I had to jump on the treadmill during nap time. I managed 60 minutes and 6.75 miles before I couldn't take it anymore, that is the longest I've ever run on the treadmill. I did run faster than I usually do on long runs at around 8:52 avg instead of 9:10-9:20avg. I did day 4 of the 100 pushup challenge last night and core work. Today I am tired and sore. It is my scheduled rest day, so I might stretch or do yoga later if I have time.

My plan for the day is cleaning, grocery shopping (done!), and Gavin has ice skating lessons today. He had his first one one Tuesday. He did great, only falling a few times. The class was full of 3 and 4 year olds, they were sooo cute! Brooklyn's demanding my attention, I'm off!

Nike workouts

Sunday was beautiful, the sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. It was cold, somewhere between 0-10degrees, but there wasn't any wind. I was able to go out for a 4 mile run. I stayed warm, I found my face mask so I didn't have any problems. I listened to Joan Benoit Samuelson's Nike marathon mix. I liked her tips and having her tell you to relax or what your stride should be every few minutes but I wasn't a big fan of the music. I might listen to this again but I think I prefer my own music. Yesterday I was back to the treadmill so I tried Lance Armstrong's interval mix. The music was better and I liked having a set workout, I have been running some intervals but I don't last as long as this. It was nice not having to pay attention to the time, I just had to run until he told me to stop. Overall both were a nice break and I would listen to both again, especially the intervals.

Today I am going to do some strength work and hopefully an easy run later. I was going to workout with my friend but the PAC is closed because of the cold weather. Hopefully it will be open tomorrow.

Cold and Windy!

Yesterday JR and I played racquetball, it was a lot of fun and I hope we can do more things like that. Unfortunely JR hurt his knee(an old football injury) otherwise I think he would have gone again today. After that I went out fo a 4 mile run. It wasn't to cold but the wind was blowing, by the time I turned around to head home it started to snow. The wind was blowing into my face and it felt like rocks hitting my forehead.

I woke up today to the sun shining. It was beautiful on the snow and I couldn't wait to get out there. I had 6 miles planned for today and didn't want to run on the treadmill. It was only 11 degrees outside but the wind was not blowing so I thought I would be fine. However by the time I put all my layers on and got the kids settled with JR the wind started. I still thought I would be ok so I started out facing the wind decided I wasn't warm enough for that. I turned the other way and was feeling good, I just couldn't keep my scarf tied around my face. I knew it would be worse when I was facing the wind again so I decided to run inside. I frostbit my face when I was in high school so I really have to be careful now. I still didn't want to run on the treadmill so I went to PAC and ran on the track.

Tomorrow is suppose to be cold and windy so I guess I'll be on the treadmill for hill work. I am going to start the Hal Higdon advanced marathon plan tomorrow. I will probably modify it a little with more cross training and less running on some days. I am going to keep the tempo, speed, hill, and distance runs each week. We'll see how it goes, I've never followed a plan before.

I am also trying to get back on track with my nutrition. I have been eating way too much sugar and not enough fruits and vegetables. So I am not baking anything for awhile and am going back to my goal of at least 5 servings of fruit and veggies a day. I have done ok today, so far 3 servings of veggies and 1 fruit. And only a little bit of chocolate!

Happy New Year

We went to our neighbor's party last night and stayed until 2. I don't remember the last time I stayed up that late. I woke up at 6 , went back to sleep, woke at 7, back to sleep until 7:30, realized I may as well get up. I was still tired but couldn't sleep. I drank a lot of coffee and did a little cleaning before my hubby's brother and wife came over. After they left I took a nap while JR cooked dinner. I put the kids to bed and decided to lift weights. I was only going to do 20 minutes but once I started I kept going for 45 minutes. I feel much better now.

Now for my goals this year.
A spring half marathon and 10k.
Strength training 2-3 times a week
Complete the 100 pushup challenge
To plan and organize more so I can be fully engaged in my day and not waste so much time.
To develop closer relationships with family and friends
To take time daily to read the bible and pray
Remodel our house.