Catch up

Just thought I would get on here real quick and do some catch up on posting my workouts. Today is Sunday and so far has been a nice and relaxing day. Just as it was meant to be with church this morning and some of the kids home for Sunday dinner and a swim. Love it.

Wednesday's workout:
Track repeats with Kyle

Thursday's workout:
Weights and abs with Kyle

Saturday's workout:
Ran 4miles at a 11:20 pace....

Saturday's run was one of those runs that I was kinda dreading but knew it had to be done. However, once I got started it was wonderful. It was late enough that the sun wasn't beaming on you and you could already feel a slight cool breeze. I made sure to start out at a very slow pace and then let my body take over the run. I know my pace isn't as fast as most but I felt good that it was better than it has been. I have to remember that I purposely made myself stay at a slow pace even though I wanted to go faster. But if I had done that I probably wouldn't have felt as good as I did after the run. So, hopefully the more I train, my pace will get better.

Needing some Happy Endorphins

Well today was the day the kids got on that big yellow bus and went back to school. They were happy and Mama was happy. The day was, of course, still hectic but it was so nice knowing that I didn't have to worry about the girls. I actually made it up to Up and Running to get fitted for a new pair of running shoes....YAY!! Did some laundry and did a little shopping and played some on the computer....not bad for the first day back to school. Tomorrow I have several things scheduled, or well my hubby does, there is a Pedi, Mani, and a massage on the schedule finished up with a lunch at Brio. Hmmm yea I think I might be able to handle this=)

Workout:
60min Elliptical

I'm very proud of Me

So this morning's run was a 3.5miler!! I had a zillion things to do today and wasn't sure where I should fit it in. Not just fit it in and be done, I wanted to give this longer run some time. I wanted to be able to enjoy it and let it be. Plus, this was going to be my first run that I have went out and ran by myself. Yea, I have done a couple of short runs here and there by myself around my neighborhood but not for this long. So I got myself up early and drank my coffee and headed out the door at around 8a.m. drove down to the bike path and started in. I was to keep my pace at 11:58 but well that didn't happen. I felt good and so my pace stayed around 11:24. I know that is still way slow for some but for now that part doesn't bother me. I just want to get out and get some miles under my belt. The run was absolutle fantabulous!!!

I was able to take a pic of my run as I was running...it's so gorgeous down there!! After my run I finished up my workout with abs and weights with Kyle.

Tomorrow's workout will be the hill workout with my big F!!

Awesomeness

Today's scheduled run was for 3 miles and was to go a little like this...first mile was to be a very slow pace, second mile was to be at a pace of 11:43 then the last mile was to be at a very slow pace. I was able to get out there this morning around 9 o'clock and it was perfect. The humidity was a little high but other than that the run itself was really great!! My overall pace was 11:15 but again it felt good. Not sure how that will work with what was scheduled but for me it was a great workout. So 3 miles in 33:46...I'm good with that!! Monday is suppose to be 3.5miles....we will see how that goes!! The weather is suppose to be perfect all next week so I'm kinda excited to see how I do on my runs. I'm gonna try and start taking a few pics of where I run so you can see a little bit of what I see on my run. So...later taters=)

Workouts

Yesterday's workout:

Weights with Kyle

Today's workout:

Ran the hill and did a ton of abs!

So the next few days are going to be pretty hot and muggy again and I have a 3 mile run in the morning. I have Sunday off but I am throwing a bridal shower so that will be busy. Then Kyle is back on Monday....

10 random things you might want to know about me....

1. I have 9 children

2. I love Fall and Winter

3. I am the oldest of 6

4. I love Country Music

5. I completely and ubberly LOVE peanut butter!!

6. I eat cottage cheese on my pizza

7. I can run with or without music

8. I love old vintage things

9. I am a big Tim McGraw fan

10. I hate seafood


So, but you feel good now that you know a few things about me huh? =) Well not much to post today just trying to get kids ready for school and get them/myself a little organized.....


Yesterday's workout
45min on the elliptical

Today's workout
Sprint work.......yay!!

Finally a break!!

Yesterday's workout:
Weights and abs with Kyle in the a.m.
Ran 3 miles outside in the p.m., avearage pace 11:46


Wow!! Finally we are getting a little break from the hot and humid weather that we have been having this Summer. There's even just a little hint that Fall is right around the corner......and THAT makes me happy!! I went down to the bike route and did my run yesterday around 7pm. Was so nice and where I run, the path is nice and shaded. The run wasn't what I would call a great run but I didn't stop and my pace was a little better than Saturday's pace. For some reason my legs just felt really heavy especially my calves. But I was so glad that I went (but I am always glad) and that I didn't stop. Please tell me it gets easier!

Today's workout will be a 45min elliptical

Have a great day!!

Did I or didn't I??

So as I posted earlier this morning that it was already 77 degrees at 6:30am only meant that it was going to get way hotter for my run. And. it. did. =( We didn't get out and run until after 10am this morning and I truly did not think I would be able to do it. Well maybe the actual run I knew I could do but it was the breathing and the heat! Awful I tell you!! But, I did it=))) Yay me!! I was so slow but I did it!! My average pace was 11:54....soooo totally sucks!!! But my time was not my goal. My goal was to just get out there and run.......and that I did!! I wanted to see what I could handle in this heat and how my breathing would do. The first 2.5miles was not too hateful but that last bit was just plain awful!!!! I can so see me running down there and especially this Fall! Was a very nice covered bike path with lots and lots of trees. Truly a nice change for sure! Tomorrow will be a rest day then back at it again on Monday. It is suppose to start cooling down a bit next week so hopefully that will help with my time a little bit.

Until later.......


Workout:

Ran outside 3.1miles time 36min some odd seconds

77 degrees at 6:30am!!!!

Just want it to be known that it is 77 degrees at 6:30am and I have a small run on the schedule!! I know, I plan on sucking it up and getting out there anyway! Just wanted it known................(Sigh)

Gotta get out there.....

So the kids will be going back to school in a week and it will be nice to get back on a routine. The kids are pretty excited about going back too! Are we normal? We can't wait for the kids to get out of school so we can all play and we are good until about the end of July...then we are all out of sorts and we just long for a little bit of a routine. So they are excited, mama is excited, the dog and cat is excited...lol all is good. The last few days have been getting school supplies, labeling the school supplies, putting the school supplies in their bookbag as best we can, and all while trying to survive this redonkulous heat!!! I so invision myself this Fall running miles and miles as soon as I get the girls on the bus. Well maybe not miles and miles, I would settle for 3-5 miles....at first. I so want to get out there and get going with building my miles up again. It's great to have a plan right? But until then I will do what I can when I can even if it is super duper stinkin HOT!! =)

Yesterdays workout:

Boxing with Kyle
Abs, legs, chest

Today's workout was with Margie:

Ran the hill 2 full times 2 half times
Arms, lite abs, some legs
Small run
40 min. elliptical

Tomorrows plan is to try and go out and run a couple of miles early with Kyle and do some weights. So quick question...how do you beginners of running handle your runs in this heat? What do you do to prepare? Any helpful tips or suggestions would be appreciated. =)

Rest Day

So this morning I was suppose to get up early and go for a short run. Welllllll when I got up at 7:30 this morning it was already 78 degrees.....YIKES!! So, I opted for a rest day. We need those right? As the day has gone on I am so glad with that decision too. I go at my workouts pretty hard and with this hot, hot weather I just couldn't do it today. So I have spent my time doing little things like cleaning the pool, going to get the girls from grandmas, working on school stuff......the list can go on trust me.

So tomorrow will be sprints and weights with Kyle and then later in the evening I might add a 30min elliptical. So until tomorrow have a great rest of the day =)

Catching up...

Yesterday's workout:

Sprints of 20/10's at 8.8mph and 8.5mph four sets of eight.....rough
Abs, Abs, and more Abs

Today's workout:
Gin Miller's Step Reebok
30min Elliptical
Pull ups, push-ups, side laterals

Todays workout was suppose to be running the hill but the temp is soooo hot and and the heat index is off the chart!! So it was an inside workout today. My plan for tomorrow it to go out and run early if I can.....we shall see.

Loving morning time....

So this morning I woke up around 6:30 but didn't get up until 7:00. Morning time for me is awful until I have my first cup of coffee, then things start looking a little better. This morning's cup of coffee was enjoyed outside sitting here...

This rocking chair gets visited at least 2-3 times a day. I love it and I especially love it in the early morning hours while all is still sleeping and you can only hear the wonderful sounds of nature. While sitting there and drinking my coffee I was trying to decide if I wanted to take a short run this morning before Kyle got here to do weight training. As much as I wanted to I felt like my body really did need a break from cardio. I have done cardio every day this week. So, as gorgeous and tempting as it was I decided not to. I am looking forward to when the first days of Fall get here and the kids are back at school and I can get out there and run. I am normally not the person that goes outside and run by myself. I have a few times but I just really never felt comfortable in getting out there by myself. My goal is to GET OVER IT!! So we will see.

I also enjoyed a great bowl of fiber oatmeal with cut up bananas and a spoon of almond butter.......yummmmO!! So now it's off to get ready for a good weight workout. Have a great day =)

Todays workout...

So this morning my friend Margie and I ran "The Hill". This hill is so stinking hard it takes your breath away!! I love the fact of having somebody to run it with though!! Makes it so much nicer and it's always nice spending time with her.....even when she is yelling at me about how much she HATES the hill! We ran the hill three full times one half time and then to the first level. In between these runs we would do things such as abs, fast squats, walking lunges, pushups, front elbow plank, arm circles and jumping jacks. After that she had to head to work and I decided to try out my new Garmin.

I didn't go too far because my legs were still burning from the hill though. I ran a mile and a half and my best pace was 8:21. It was so nice being outside for a run and can't wait to get out there more once Fall time comes. I am not too good in the hot humid weather that we have been having.

I'm pretty new to this blogging and keeping up with it so just bare with me. I LOVE reading blogs and have some favorites. These blogs really inspire me and reading them makes me want to be better.

Tomorrow the plan is to workout with Kyle doing a weight routine. Have a great Friday!!

Worn down!!!

So yesterday's workout was a ROUGH one!! I felt like I had been beat down and then stayed that way the rest of the day!! We did.....wait, I did sprints yesterday on the treadmill and it was already 83 degrees at 8am =( Sprints were 20/10's with the starting speed of 8.8mph!! I did ten in a row then took a 2-3min walk then did another six. Was suppose to do 3 sets of 8 but yea NO!! I'm truly a person who tries to appreciate the seasons but come on, how can you keep appreciating this heat?? Fall where are you?? Please hurry!!

Today's plan is to run the hill, abs, arms, legs but we will see. I will post today's workout tonight.



Thursdays workout:
20/10 sprints first set 10 second set 6

Weights

Ewww....

So today's workout was ummmm very sweaty!!! Ewwww!!! Today was another scorcher and just so you know....I'm so done with it!! I'm ready for Fall! Anywho....todays workout was a 60min sport intervals on the elliptical. Where I have my elliptical has no air condititioning at all. Just ceiling fans. So by the time my 60min was up.........I was a mess!! Tomorrows plan is sprints and weights.....yay!!! NOT!!! =)

Hot and Humid..

Today was so hot and humid that when it was time to go for the workout I was seriously having second thoughts. Margie and I were suppose to run the hill and do abs and legs tonight. However, when we got there they were having some kinda get together or event on the hill. There were tons of people and a live band. So we just walked/ran and then did our abs and legs. When we were done we were done we ran over to get soup and a salad then came home and she did the treadmill and I did the elliptical. We both were so drenched it wasn't even funny. Tomorrow is gonna be just as bad so I will have to get my workout in early!

Todays workout:
Walk/Run with abs, and legs
30min Elliptical

Wow are you serious??

So here I am making good on my promise to do a better job at blogging. Over the weekend I didn't workout those were my rest days. Was kinda good but you really pay for it when you do workout. I might try splitting up the days when I only do 5 days of workouts. My eating on Sunday was AWFUL!!! It was like nothing was satisfying me and I couldn't get full. Oh well I guess you have those days. Lets just hope those are very far and few in between.

Todays workout was hard but so glad that I was pushed and that I finished.

Workout with Kyle:
Sprints 4 sets of 4 40/20's at 8.5....such a love hate relationship for sure!!
Then we did tons of abs, squats, and push-ups.

Now it's off to Youngs Dairy with the family =)