Yesterday I did my after work 3 miles around the neighborhood. My pace was in the 8:00's - but I busted my ass to maintain it! Some days I won't try to run for speed and take it at a more relaxed pace. But not yesterday. It was just one of those days where I wanted to push myself as hard as I could!
Today I wanted to focus on arm work, but I also decided to throw a 1 mile interval run in there. I'm not at the point yet where I can run every day. At this point I absolutely have to run every other day, and if I do run 2 days in a row I can't go more than 2 miles the following day without my legs hurting. Today's interval run made me realize how much I dislike intervals. I do them every now and again because they are awesome for increasing your speed, strength, and burning calories! I feel good after I do them too. But I hate that pukey feeling I get when I sprint!
Then I came back inside for the arms. Here's what I did
30 burpees (not arms, but I gotta do my burpees!)
Hammer curls x10
Tricep Dips x10
Shoulder Press x15
Pushups x10
Pull ups (2 grips) x3
Tricep Press in a Lunge x20
Prone Extension x10
Bicep Curls x15
Lateral Raises x10
All of that, x 2 !
Lately I've been regretting the fact that I am not getting tons of mileage in. I see all these people on Dailymile that run 1000 billion miles a week, then I look at mine and feel slightly put to shame. But here's the thing. I am away from the house for 11 hours out of the day. I also have to cook and do chores which takes another 1-2 hours. And relax for an hour or so before I go to bed. So a 30-40 minute workout is about all I can manage during the weekdays. My long runs are on saturdays - assuming I'm not racing. I've been telling myself I don't NEED to be a distance runner. The reason I am doing this is for my health. To lose and then maintain weight, improve my cardiovascular health, and just generally to keep my body fit. I am doing what I can with the time I have. Making the most of that time by pushing myself until my heart is pounding and I am covered in sweat. At the end of the day, that is all I need.
This saturday I am running the Battle of the Colors 5k on Fort Gordon. I don't know if color runs are my thing (I'm more of a mud girl) but I am curious about it and want to cross it off my list. Since the Augusta Color Run conflicts with an obstacle race I want to do in october, I figure this is a good way to take a shot at color running... and be all "hooah" like a good Army wife. I always love an opportunity to participate in races on post. Since I don't live on post I try to go to events taking place there so I still feel connected. Speaking of events happening on post, they are putting on the Marine Mud Challenge in may. I WANT TO GO. But - you have to have a team. Our circle of friends here is not huge, and the ones we do have are not exactly fitness junkies. Plus my husband is still not able to run due to surgery, and I couldn't do a team event without him. Just wouldn't be right. We will definitely plan for it next year!
I should be passing the 160 mark soon! My weight loss has wavered around a bit ever since Spartan Race due to lapses in my eating and exercise habits, but I think now I will be losing steadily again. I just have to resist the call of.. THE CANDY. Yes. It's easter, and my husband's family is big into the holiday. His mom always sends us a big ol' easter basket chock full of candy. And of course, just like with christmas, there's all the "easter only" candy that's out right now. I'm definitely eating some candy - in moderation of course. I've learned that I can enjoy some candy every now and then and still lose weight over time. I don't have to completely cut myself off from the foods I enjoy!
One last thing - my husband bought a Ped Egg! This makes me happy. He got it because his feet are callousy from being in the post surgery cast. But I have Runner's Feet. They aren't bad, but I do have those rough spots that are caused by running. So, time to take a bath, spend some time with the ped egg while I watch Game of Thrones, then sleep!
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