Adding up the Miles

Running as been going well this week. I am looking at having 20-23 miles this week. I have a 3 mile run today and a 6-8 mile run yesterday, it will depend on how much time I have. Yesterday I ran on the treadmill, I started at 9:14mm then slowly made my way down to 8:27 then back up to 8:49. I ended up doing 3.4 miles in 30 min so I was happy. Last night I did Jillian Michaels Shred video, level 1. I have been adding this video in the last 2 weeks and I finally did level 2 on Tuesday. I barely finished! I was drenched in sweat and my arms were like rubber. I will try again in a couple days, I just felt tired last night so I stuck with level 1 which is still an awesome workout.

Put The Food Down!

I have been eating way too much lately and the scale is showing it. I don't know why but I have just been hungry lately. I have even been eating before bed which I don't normally do. While I have been working out it's no match for the food I've been consuming so it is time to pay attention to what I am eating!

I ran 2 miles at the track yesterday with a friend and 30 minutes on the elliptical. Today I am planning on running and weights. We decided on a 10k in May and a half in June so I am just trying to add the miles back in. I really miss having a training plan, it helped keep me motivated. I just want another week or two before I start one, I want to stay injury free!

Lazy Day

Yesterday we hung out at home all day, I love those days where we don't have to go anywhere. JR took the kids outside for awhile while I did a little cleaning, then nap time I went for a run. I started out feeling tired(the kids and I are sick), and I wondered if I could make it 3 miles. It was beautiful outside though and I didn't want to come back in the house so I made it for 5. I did a little sewing, cooked dinner and we just hung out for the evening.

Today we have church, am planning on getting together with a friend for a little while, we have to let our kids see each other it's been way too long. We only live 1/2 mile apart but are on different schedules so we haven't seen them in a long time. Otherwise it's suppose to be warm again today(30 degrees, yay!) so I am planning on an easy 3-4 mile run and weights today.

Mixing It Up

Yesterday I did the elliptical and then the spin bike for 30 minutes. I haven't rode for that long before and I felt it! I hope to ride more and I really want to ride my bike more this summer. I basically stuck to running last year and want to mix it up a little now. While I have missed running it has been nice to do other activities that I enjoy but I quit doing. I would really love to take a spinning class but the gym that offers them doesn't have childcare, so maybe someday.
I am tired tonight, I have to tuck my son in and then I can go to bed! I had bible study this morning so my Mom took my kids for the day. I am very grateful she keeps them for me and is usually asking when she can have them. After bible study I came home cleaned a little then headed out for a nice 5 mile run. I am so happy to be running again! I got back and cooked dinner then went to play racquetball with JR, picked up the kids and came home. Now I am ready to kick back for a little bit.
There is a contest going on at nhershoes, it ends tonight so hurry over! It's for Win detergent, who couldn't use that? I know my running clothes are stinky, even after I wash them.

Snow, Snow, Snow

My hubby's uncle watched the kids for me today so I went for a 4 mile run. It snowed here off and on all day and there was a few inches of fresh snow on the ground. Half way through my run it started snowing again, great big flakes. My glasses soon fogged up so I took them off and squinted through the snow. It was great! I arrived back to pick up the kids soaking wet, I just was dripping everywhere. Brooklyn wanted me to pick her up immediately and she made a face and just kept saying "Mommy all wet" over and over. I tried to keep an easy pace and I ended up averaging 9:49mm with a negative split so I am happy. It was just a great run.

Now I'm off to do upper body and core work followed by the foam roller. I love lifting while I watch the biggest loser, it's much better then eating while watching!

Getting Back To Running

I went running! On Saturday I went out for a veeeerrry slow 3 miles. The sun was shining and I was so happy to be out there. I only had minor discomfort in my leg, yay! I did abs and pushups on Sunday and I went to the gym with friend yesterday. We ran for a mile then did the elliptical.

I am planning on running today an easy 3-4 miles and strength training. I am trying to ease my way back into running. I am also looking at new races in the area and I think I have a couple friends that want to run with me. Last year I always ran by myself so I am excited to have someone to run with sometimes.

I Miss Running!

It has been a week now and my mind is craving the peace I feel afterwards. I have been exercising, lifting, swimming, and cardio, but it's not the same. Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day and I wanted to be out there so bad, but I restrained myself.

Thursday night I played basketball with my hubby, sis, and brother-in-law. I knew it wasn't the best idea for my injury but I went for it anyway. We weren't 4 minutes in when my sis pushed/tripped me and I felt my hip pop. Major pain! Ididn't want to be a wuss so I kept playing(or hobbling around). Amazingly after a few minutes my thigh/glute felt better. I woke up yesterday feeling only a slight twinge which soon went away and was fine the rest of the day. Today is the same, was my leg just out of place and needed to be readjusted? I don't know but I am happy to be feeling better. I am going to try a nice slow short run today, that will be the test!