Can't believe race week is here!
Sunday- Didn't really do anything except for my 30 day ab challenge work out. Lazy rainy day.
Monday - A little core work from the 30 day ab challenge
Tuesday - 3 mile run with the group run. It was a muddy run so I took it easy so I didn't hurt myself.
Wednesday - Rest day.
Thursday - Last training run before Sunday. :) Easy 2 mile run.
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Rest/Expo day. 2nd Half Marathon on Sunday!!! :)
Showing posts with label t25. Show all posts
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 11
Last real week of training. So ready to kick this weeks butt! :)
Sunday- Another beautiful day out so I went for a 2 mile run to make up for not running it on Thursday. :)
Monday - Thirty minute hardcore core work out. My abs were on fire during this.
Tuesday - Group run day. Easy 2 mile run in the AM and 3 mile run at the group run.
Wednesday - Total body work out.
Thursday - No run. Just did a little ab work out.
Friday - Work a Saturday shift so I did my 10 mile run. It was a tough one but I got it done.
Saturday - Rest Day
Sunday- Another beautiful day out so I went for a 2 mile run to make up for not running it on Thursday. :)
Monday - Thirty minute hardcore core work out. My abs were on fire during this.
Tuesday - Group run day. Easy 2 mile run in the AM and 3 mile run at the group run.
Wednesday - Total body work out.
Thursday - No run. Just did a little ab work out.
Friday - Work a Saturday shift so I did my 10 mile run. It was a tough one but I got it done.
Saturday - Rest Day
Monday, March 10, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 10
Sunday- Quick 5K run in the neighborhood. It felt amazing out.
Monday - Started week 2 of Recreating You. Today was a lot easier than last week. Thank goodness.
Tuesday - Quick 2 mile run before doing my other work out. My 2 mile run was awesome. I find its easier if I get a run in before I do some sort of cross training work out.
Recreating You work out was a lot easier for me today than last week. I still hated doing the 300 jumping jacks though.
Went to run group in the evening for a 3 mile run.
Wednesday - Started off with the 10 minute solution ultimate boot camp -six pack attack. Great 10 minute core work out. Afterwards I did the Recreating You work out. Great double day work out.
In the evening, I decided I would go for a 3 mile run since the weather for Thursday didn't look too pretty. Cold and rain equal not a good combo.
Thursday - I wanted to go for a 2 mile run, but it was crazy windy out so I decided I would just do my work out and call it a day.
Friday - Woke up not feeling well. So I decided I would do a little core work.
Saturday - Amazing 9 mile run at the park. So glad I got out there. :)
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 9
Week 9 is complete. Hard to believe I have 3 weeks until the Publix Half. CRAZY!!!
Sunday- Today marks one month until the Publix Half. I was scheduled to run 9 but honestly didn't have that in me. So I decided I would do 6.5 hilly miles.
Monday - T25 Beta Dynamic Core....killer. On Sunday, my best friend sent me a work out program that she was going to start so to help keep her motivated (even states away) I decided I would also do it. Tons of leg stuff along with another round of core stuff. I love switching things up a bit. Pushing my body to do something it isn't use to doing.
Tuesday - Even though I woke up with a headache, I got up and got my work out in. Day 2 of helping my friend stay motivated. :) Woke up a little sore this morning in areas that obviously haven't gotten a good work out in a while.
After the killer work out, I went for an easy 2 mile run.
Wednesday - I feel like a slacker. :( I was suppose to do 3 miles last night at my group run, but I ended up staying home due to a migraine. I woke up with it this morning as well. Sucks when it doesn't go away. Anyways, headache or not I got up and did day 3 of the Recreating You work out that my best friend and I are doing together. I am really starting to hate squats, lol. If the weather changes (its kind of rainy out right now) I may try and get that 3 mile run in today. It will also depend on if my head is done pounding.
Thursday - Woke up this morning feeling refreshed. I didn't waste any time getting up and getting my work out over with. I decided I would start off with day 4 of Recreating You just to get that over with. After finishing that I put on my winter running clothes and took off to run 5 miles in the neighborhood. I have to say that had to be most boring run. I felt like it was taking forever. Probably didn't help that my legs are still a little sore from doing the squats the other day. I wanted to quit about halfway through but I knew that wasn't an option.
Friday - Last day of the week doing the Recreating You work out. :)
Saturday - Stretched some after working. Also registered for my 10th Peachtree Road Race!! :)
Sunday- Today marks one month until the Publix Half. I was scheduled to run 9 but honestly didn't have that in me. So I decided I would do 6.5 hilly miles.
Monday - T25 Beta Dynamic Core....killer. On Sunday, my best friend sent me a work out program that she was going to start so to help keep her motivated (even states away) I decided I would also do it. Tons of leg stuff along with another round of core stuff. I love switching things up a bit. Pushing my body to do something it isn't use to doing.
Tuesday - Even though I woke up with a headache, I got up and got my work out in. Day 2 of helping my friend stay motivated. :) Woke up a little sore this morning in areas that obviously haven't gotten a good work out in a while.
After the killer work out, I went for an easy 2 mile run.
Wednesday - I feel like a slacker. :( I was suppose to do 3 miles last night at my group run, but I ended up staying home due to a migraine. I woke up with it this morning as well. Sucks when it doesn't go away. Anyways, headache or not I got up and did day 3 of the Recreating You work out that my best friend and I are doing together. I am really starting to hate squats, lol. If the weather changes (its kind of rainy out right now) I may try and get that 3 mile run in today. It will also depend on if my head is done pounding.
Thursday - Woke up this morning feeling refreshed. I didn't waste any time getting up and getting my work out over with. I decided I would start off with day 4 of Recreating You just to get that over with. After finishing that I put on my winter running clothes and took off to run 5 miles in the neighborhood. I have to say that had to be most boring run. I felt like it was taking forever. Probably didn't help that my legs are still a little sore from doing the squats the other day. I wanted to quit about halfway through but I knew that wasn't an option.
Friday - Last day of the week doing the Recreating You work out. :)
Saturday - Stretched some after working. Also registered for my 10th Peachtree Road Race!! :)
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 8
Sunday- 8 mile run on the Big Creek Greenway out in Cumming, GA. Decided to run somewhere different so I don't get sick of the same ole stuff.
Monday - Did a little weight lifting at the house. Nothing too crazy. My body was still tired from running 8 miles the day before.
Tuesday - Ran 5.2 miles on the greenway that I normally run on with the Suwanee Big Peach group. Half through the run I was wish I had worn a tank top. It got hot quick.
Wednesday - Waited until the evening to get my work out in, but it doesn't matter when I do it as long as I get it done, right? T25 Upper Focus. It was just what I needed. I can also tell I am going to need to up the weight next time I do it. :)
Thursday -I guess its that time in my training that I start to lose all motivation to get out and run. I am 4 weeks away from the GA Publix Half and now I am not wanting to run. I have 3 more long weekend runs, so if I have to miss one..I am not going to beat myself up over it. Anyways, instead of 4.5 miles, I only ran 2 slow miles.
Friday - Helped a friend move after work so I guess you can say I got my work out in helping move boxes and furniture.
Saturday - Nothing. Decided I would push my run to Sunday.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 7
Week 7 was a good week even if I wasn't able to get my Thursday run in due to the weather. Hopefully no more snow for the rest of my training!! :)
Sunday-Rest day after 10K the previous day.
Monday - Since the weatherman said we would be having some snow/ice, I decided it would be best for me to get my 4.5 mile run in. I decided I would just run the miles in my neighborhood. I had a pretty run. My legs felt great.
Tuesday - I did a 20 minute weight lifting session at the house.
Wednesday - Day 2 of being snowed in. I turned on T25 and did a little of the Beta Speed 2.0. It was nice to do something that a bit more challenging.
Thursday - Day 3 of being snowed in. I am really getting cabin fever. Since I am not able to run due to the roads having snow and ice on them, I decided to do another weight lift session, but this time I did the T25 Upper Focus.
Friday - Rest day. A little sore from the upper body lifting I did the on Thursday.
Saturday - After being on my feet at work, I decided I would just run on Sunday.
Sunday-Rest day after 10K the previous day.
Monday - Since the weatherman said we would be having some snow/ice, I decided it would be best for me to get my 4.5 mile run in. I decided I would just run the miles in my neighborhood. I had a pretty run. My legs felt great.
Tuesday - I did a 20 minute weight lifting session at the house.
Wednesday - Day 2 of being snowed in. I turned on T25 and did a little of the Beta Speed 2.0. It was nice to do something that a bit more challenging.
Thursday - Day 3 of being snowed in. I am really getting cabin fever. Since I am not able to run due to the roads having snow and ice on them, I decided to do another weight lift session, but this time I did the T25 Upper Focus.
Friday - Rest day. A little sore from the upper body lifting I did the on Thursday.
Saturday - After being on my feet at work, I decided I would just run on Sunday.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 6
Wow! I have six weeks left before my next half. Crazy crazy!!!
Sunday- I was suppose to run a 6 mile run but I ended up running 7. So glad I didn't stop running when I hit 6 miles. It would have been a long, slow walk back to the car. It felt great to get out there in this warm, sunny weather.Won't last long though since its going to be raining the rest of the week. Ugh!
Monday - Despite being a little sore from my run on Sunday, I got up and did T25 Cardio. It was a struggle to finish, but I did it.
Tuesday - I was suppose to go for a 4 mile run but only ended up doing 2 miles. The cold and wind wasn't helping. I did manage to run a fast 2 miles.
Wednesday - Core day! I got up and do some Ab intervals. Love feeling that burn.
Thursday - Today I decided I go to the park I trained a lot at in the fall for my first half. As much as I hate them, I knew I needed to get some sort of hill run in so off to the park I went. One loop round is 2.2 miles so I did one loop then turned around and went back the way I came. Gotta hit the hills two different ways.
Tomorrow I will do some T25 and then take it easy. I have a 10K on Saturday. Sort of hoping to PR on this course if all goes as planned.
Friday - I did some light weight lifting. Took it easy so I wouldn't be sore or tired for the race on Saturday.
Saturday - Got a PR on the Chattahoochee Challenge course! New time 51:31. Left leg was really tight during the race. It never wanted to loosen up. Right leg felt great though. Weird. I was so happy to foam roll when I got home.
Sunday- I was suppose to run a 6 mile run but I ended up running 7. So glad I didn't stop running when I hit 6 miles. It would have been a long, slow walk back to the car. It felt great to get out there in this warm, sunny weather.Won't last long though since its going to be raining the rest of the week. Ugh!
Monday - Despite being a little sore from my run on Sunday, I got up and did T25 Cardio. It was a struggle to finish, but I did it.
Tuesday - I was suppose to go for a 4 mile run but only ended up doing 2 miles. The cold and wind wasn't helping. I did manage to run a fast 2 miles.
Wednesday - Core day! I got up and do some Ab intervals. Love feeling that burn.
Thursday - Today I decided I go to the park I trained a lot at in the fall for my first half. As much as I hate them, I knew I needed to get some sort of hill run in so off to the park I went. One loop round is 2.2 miles so I did one loop then turned around and went back the way I came. Gotta hit the hills two different ways.
Tomorrow I will do some T25 and then take it easy. I have a 10K on Saturday. Sort of hoping to PR on this course if all goes as planned.
Friday - I did some light weight lifting. Took it easy so I wouldn't be sore or tired for the race on Saturday.
Saturday - Got a PR on the Chattahoochee Challenge course! New time 51:31. Left leg was really tight during the race. It never wanted to loosen up. Right leg felt great though. Weird. I was so happy to foam roll when I got home.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 5
Hard to believe I am almost half way through my training. :)
Sunday - Rest Day
Monday- Today I decided I would switch up my T25. I haven't been doing the double days on Friday. :( So since I was going to have to do Ab Intervals and Total Body Circuit on Friday, I decided I would do my Ab Intervals today and do the other on Friday.
Tuesday - Slow 4 mile run today in the neighborhood. I was kind of hoping for some snowflakes so I can say I have ran in the "snow".
I was suppose to do T25 today but decided I just needed a day off from it. I will get back into it tomorrow.
I was suppose to do T25 today but decided I just needed a day off from it. I will get back into it tomorrow.
Wednesday - Snowed in...yay! Just because I can't go to work doesn't mean I can't work out. So I got up and got my work out in. I did my work out that I was suppose to do yesterday... Alpha Speed 1.0. Completely nailed the work out. :) I also walked a mile in the neighborhood.
Thursday - Supposed to run 4 miles, but cut the run in half and only did 2 miles. Kind of nice to get out even if it was 18 degrees. I normally don't like running when its that cold, but I really couldn't tell it was that cold with the sun shining down on me.
Friday - No T25. I did something to my ankle on Wednesday and its still sore. Doesn't hurt just sore. Decided to take a rest day. Hoping to get a run in tomorrow after work.
Side note: 39 miles for January. Not too bad. I will have even more next month.
Side note: 39 miles for January. Not too bad. I will have even more next month.
Saturday - I was going to run 6 miles after work, but I was exhausted from the last of sleep the night before that I decided to rest after work and run on Sunday.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 4
I think I am finally in my groove right now for running. I just hope this continues all the way to week 12.
Sunday - It was suppose to be a rest day but I ended up spending a good chuck of the day cleaning the house.
Monday - Since its going to be cold the rest of the month, I decided I would get my run in today because the nasty cold sets in. I did 3.6 at a 8'59" pace. I felt sluggish the whole run. But I got it done.
After work I came home to get my Alpha Cardio in. I have to say I had more energy during that work out then I did during my run.
Tuesday - Alpha Total Body Circuit was on the agenda today. I wasn't in the mood to work out today for some reason. I did get it done though even if it took some convincing. I rewarded myself with a Cliff Builder Mint Chocolate protein bar afterwards. Yum! They taste just like a girl scout thin mint cookie. If you haven't tried one and you love thin mints, I highly recommend you go and get one.
Wednesday - Today was Alpha Speed 1.0. All I can say is I walked away knowing I gave it my all and I completely killed the work out. :)
Later on in the day I went for a 5 mile at a gym I use to go to. Run was great. :)
Thursday - All I had today was T25 Alpha Cardio. Didn't do as well as I did on Monday. :( I was ready for the 25 minutes to be over with.
Friday - Got up and did the T25 Alpha Lower Focus. Ouch!! My lower half was screaming at me the entire time.
In the evening I got 3.5 miles done on the treadmill. I really wish it was cold AND windy. I would have rather been out. :(
Saturday - Since I did my long run on Wednesday, I am used today as a rest day. :)
Sunday - It was suppose to be a rest day but I ended up spending a good chuck of the day cleaning the house.
Monday - Since its going to be cold the rest of the month, I decided I would get my run in today because the nasty cold sets in. I did 3.6 at a 8'59" pace. I felt sluggish the whole run. But I got it done.
After work I came home to get my Alpha Cardio in. I have to say I had more energy during that work out then I did during my run.
Tuesday - Alpha Total Body Circuit was on the agenda today. I wasn't in the mood to work out today for some reason. I did get it done though even if it took some convincing. I rewarded myself with a Cliff Builder Mint Chocolate protein bar afterwards. Yum! They taste just like a girl scout thin mint cookie. If you haven't tried one and you love thin mints, I highly recommend you go and get one.
Wednesday - Today was Alpha Speed 1.0. All I can say is I walked away knowing I gave it my all and I completely killed the work out. :)
Later on in the day I went for a 5 mile at a gym I use to go to. Run was great. :)
Thursday - All I had today was T25 Alpha Cardio. Didn't do as well as I did on Monday. :( I was ready for the 25 minutes to be over with.
Friday - Got up and did the T25 Alpha Lower Focus. Ouch!! My lower half was screaming at me the entire time.
In the evening I got 3.5 miles done on the treadmill. I really wish it was cold AND windy. I would have rather been out. :(
Saturday - Since I did my long run on Wednesday, I am used today as a rest day. :)
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Half Marathon Training: Week 3
Hard to believe I am already on my third week of training....
Sunday - I was wanting to go for a 4 mile run, but after 2.4 miles that I would cut it short. I am still suffering from a lingering cough. :( Felt amazing outside though.
Monday - Started T25 Alpha Cardio today. I found this program to work really well for me last time I was training for a half. I am hoping I get the same outcome this time around. Here's to 10 weeks of T25.
Tuesday - Woke up feeling a little sore from day 1 of T25. Not going to lie I seriously thought about skipping today. I had to tell myself the only way I am going to get over the soreness is to push through the pain. So, I did Alpaha Speed 1.0. I felt great during the work out until it came time to do the burn out. I felt like I was going to puke. Guess that means I was pushing myself, huh? Anyways, I got through it and finished.
In the afternoon, I went for a 3.5 mile run in the neighborhood. It felt amazing out. I honestly could have kept going but decided I would stop.
Wednesday - I just have to say I didn't miss the T25 Alpha Total Body Circuit. My poor glutes are definitely going to feel it for the next few days.
Thursday - Got an easy 3.5 mile run in on the treadmill today. I didn't feel like running in the cold today. After the run, I came home to do T25 Ab Intervals.
Friday - Instead of doing T25, I decided to lift some weights at home. Felt great to do something different.
Saturday - Since it was a bit chilly out and I just got over being sick, I decided I would run 5 miles in the gym. It was tough. I couldn't get my legs warmed up. I guess I really wanted to be outside instead of being stuck inside. :-\ I also dedicated my run to #megsmiles.
Week 3 of training is complete. :) Hope week 4 is amazing!!
Oh and be sure to come back to my blog tomorrow and check out The Color Run giveaway for a chance to win an entry into any race location (not sold out, of course).
Sunday - I was wanting to go for a 4 mile run, but after 2.4 miles that I would cut it short. I am still suffering from a lingering cough. :( Felt amazing outside though.
Monday - Started T25 Alpha Cardio today. I found this program to work really well for me last time I was training for a half. I am hoping I get the same outcome this time around. Here's to 10 weeks of T25.
Tuesday - Woke up feeling a little sore from day 1 of T25. Not going to lie I seriously thought about skipping today. I had to tell myself the only way I am going to get over the soreness is to push through the pain. So, I did Alpaha Speed 1.0. I felt great during the work out until it came time to do the burn out. I felt like I was going to puke. Guess that means I was pushing myself, huh? Anyways, I got through it and finished.
In the afternoon, I went for a 3.5 mile run in the neighborhood. It felt amazing out. I honestly could have kept going but decided I would stop.
Wednesday - I just have to say I didn't miss the T25 Alpha Total Body Circuit. My poor glutes are definitely going to feel it for the next few days.
Thursday - Got an easy 3.5 mile run in on the treadmill today. I didn't feel like running in the cold today. After the run, I came home to do T25 Ab Intervals.
Friday - Instead of doing T25, I decided to lift some weights at home. Felt great to do something different.
Saturday - Since it was a bit chilly out and I just got over being sick, I decided I would run 5 miles in the gym. It was tough. I couldn't get my legs warmed up. I guess I really wanted to be outside instead of being stuck inside. :-\ I also dedicated my run to #megsmiles.
Week 3 of training is complete. :) Hope week 4 is amazing!!
Oh and be sure to come back to my blog tomorrow and check out The Color Run giveaway for a chance to win an entry into any race location (not sold out, of course).
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 12
My half marathon training has come to an end. Its crazy how these 12 weeks have flown by.
Group run was amazing. It was definitely a lot better than Tuesdays run. I was able to keep the pace I want for the half on Sunday. Can't believe its almost here. :)
Monday:
I was suppose to start my week of T25 Beta but decided I would just focus on my core only. Sit ups, leg lifts, and planks to start the week off.
Tuesday:
Not going to lie it felt weird getting up and not going for a run. I did do my core work out and in the evening I went to my group run over at Big Peach in Suwanee. I did an easy 3 miles.
Wednesday:
Since I wasn't feeling well after my run on Tuesday, I decided I would use this day to sleep in and hopefully get myself to feeling better. Luckily, I woke up feeling much better. Maybe getting more sleep is all I needed.
Thursday:
Group run was amazing. It was definitely a lot better than Tuesdays run. I was able to keep the pace I want for the half on Sunday. Can't believe its almost here. :)
Friday:
Rest day!
Saturday:
Rest day!
Sunday:
Race Day!! I will have a recap of my first half marathon sometime later on in the week.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 11
I can't believe week 11 is over with. I am going into my final week. So crazy.
Monday:
I am not really a fan on skipping work outs but since I sore from Wednesdays work out, I decided I would just run today and do nothing else.
My 2 mile run in the AM was another fast one. Faster than Tuesdays. I wasn't even trying to run fast it just happened. :\
I love joining the group run. Had another 3 mile run followed by some yummy pizza afterwards.
I had a hard time getting up to go for a run. I really wanted to sleep in but I knew the run wasn't going to get completed without me. I was able to run my 10 miles in one hour and thirty-five minutes. I believe I am ready for my half. I just hope the weather is gorgeous next Sunday as it was on my run. :)
Rest Day.
Monday:
Dynamic Core.....I killed it. What a great way to start week 2 of T25 off. :)
Tuesday:
Decided to split my 5 miles up again so I would be able to run with the group later on in the evening.
Had a somewhat fast 2 mile run in the AM. I believe the cooler weather had a major part in that. As soon as I was finished my run, I got started on my Core Cardio work out from T25. For whatever reason I was struggling with that. I did the best I could.
The evening run took place in Town Park for the second anniversary of SBPRC (Suwanee Big Peach Running Co). They had about 7 vendors there who demos. I went to to the Mizuno tent and tried on the Sayonaras. I took those shoes on a 3 mile run. I have say I liked them but would have to see how they feel to me on a longer run. Hopefully they will be back for another demo sometime in the future. The run went well. Cooler temps definitely help me.
Wednesday:
I didn't allow myself to make up any excuses about getting up and getting my work out over with. T25 Rip't Circuit was a lot better than last week. I felt more comfortable using the resistance bands.
Thursday:
I am not really a fan on skipping work outs but since I sore from Wednesdays work out, I decided I would just run today and do nothing else.
My 2 mile run in the AM was another fast one. Faster than Tuesdays. I wasn't even trying to run fast it just happened. :\
I love joining the group run. Had another 3 mile run followed by some yummy pizza afterwards.
Friday:
I had a hard time getting up to go for a run. I really wanted to sleep in but I knew the run wasn't going to get completed without me. I was able to run my 10 miles in one hour and thirty-five minutes. I believe I am ready for my half. I just hope the weather is gorgeous next Sunday as it was on my run. :)
Saturday:
Rest Day.
Sunday:
Rest Day,
Rest Day,
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 10
It's hard to believe that I am on week 10 of my training. It seems like yesterday I was just starting it. In 3 weeks, I will have my first half marathon under my belt.
Monday:
Started month 2 of T25. So far Beta means some serious business. Core Cardio kicked my butt. Maybe next time I will be able to say I nailed it.
Tuesday:
This morning felt amazing outside and since I was going to be running with the running group in the evening I decided I would split up my 5 miles. I did a slow 2 mile run in the morning before doing my T25 Speed 2.0.
Speaking of Speed 2.0....wow! That work out was crazy. I walked away feeling great. :)
The evening run went better than expected. Even though I hate the hill at the end, I can tell I am getting better and faster (trying not to get too fast though). :)
Wednesday:
It was a little weird working with the resistance bands today. I normally just use weights, but since I don't have any at home the bands will have to do. I nailed my T25 Rip't Circuit. Hopefully next time won't be so awkward using the bands.
Thursday:
Since I am doing another run later with the running group, I decided I would get up and just run 2 miles in my neighborhood.
As much as I would love to say I nailed my work out afterwards...I didn't. :( T25 Dynamic Core means some serious business.
It was a little warm on my second run of the day. Decided to run a little slower than I did on Tuesdays run.
Friday:
Another busy weekend means getting my long run in early. Since the half marathon course is hilly, I have been taking my long runs to the park to run the hilly loop around the lake. Granted the hills there aren't like what I will see on the course, it is still better than training on a flat course. I felt slower than normal, but in the end my avg pace was 9:13" which is where I want to be anyways for my race.
Saturday:
Decided to take advantage of the wonderful weather, so we headed up to the mountains for the day/night.
Monday:
Started month 2 of T25. So far Beta means some serious business. Core Cardio kicked my butt. Maybe next time I will be able to say I nailed it.
Tuesday:
This morning felt amazing outside and since I was going to be running with the running group in the evening I decided I would split up my 5 miles. I did a slow 2 mile run in the morning before doing my T25 Speed 2.0.
Speaking of Speed 2.0....wow! That work out was crazy. I walked away feeling great. :)
The evening run went better than expected. Even though I hate the hill at the end, I can tell I am getting better and faster (trying not to get too fast though). :)
Wednesday:
It was a little weird working with the resistance bands today. I normally just use weights, but since I don't have any at home the bands will have to do. I nailed my T25 Rip't Circuit. Hopefully next time won't be so awkward using the bands.
Thursday:
Since I am doing another run later with the running group, I decided I would get up and just run 2 miles in my neighborhood.
As much as I would love to say I nailed my work out afterwards...I didn't. :( T25 Dynamic Core means some serious business.
It was a little warm on my second run of the day. Decided to run a little slower than I did on Tuesdays run.
Friday:
Another busy weekend means getting my long run in early. Since the half marathon course is hilly, I have been taking my long runs to the park to run the hilly loop around the lake. Granted the hills there aren't like what I will see on the course, it is still better than training on a flat course. I felt slower than normal, but in the end my avg pace was 9:13" which is where I want to be anyways for my race.
Saturday:
Decided to take advantage of the wonderful weather, so we headed up to the mountains for the day/night.
Sunday:
Got on the boat for possibly one last time before the cooler weather sets in. It was so nice to be able to get out on the lake to relax. Great way to end week 10 of training :)
Friday, September 13, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 9
Hard to believe week 9 is complete. Tomorrow beginning week 10. :)
Started week 5 of T25. Crazy how fast these 5 weeks have gone. Anyways, today was Total Body Circuit. I have to say I really gave it my all today and nailed it. :)
Tuesday:
I had a hard time getting into my run today. Probably for the fact I was on the treadmill and the shows that were on TV were not interesting. I got my 5 miles done though. I am hoping to get up sooner on Thursday to get my run done outside instead of running indoors.
T25 Ab Intervals was challenging today but I got it done. :)
Wednesday:
I wasn't really wanting to do anything today, so instead of being lazy I went to the gym for some core work. I rewarded myself with the hot tub afterwards. I needed that.
Thursday:
Decided I would do my 10K run today instead of this weekend since I may not have time for it. It was the worst 10K time for me. I just wasn't into my run.
After my run I came home and took it easy for a few before getting starting with T25 Cardio. Not going to lie I was pretty tired after my 6 mile run. I pushed through it though and finished.
Friday:
Since I switched up my running days, I decided I would run my 5 mile that I was suppose to do on Thursday. First I had to get T25 Lower Focus done. I nailed it! :)
I did my 5 mile in the evening. My legs felt a little sluggish at first but quickly warmed up.
Saturday:
Rest day.
Sunday:
Rest day.
Saturday:
Rest day.
Sunday:
Rest day.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 8
Oh my, week 8?! Only 4 weeks to go....I CAN DO THIS!
Monday:
Started week 4 of T25. Hard to believe I only have one more week left in the Alpha stage before moving on to Beta.
I really nailed the Cardio portion today. It was only towards the end that I was starting to get tired. I am also happy to say I did all the moves without going to the modifier :)
Tuesday:
Since I normally don't like to drive too far to run and since I just so happened to be in the area, I decided I would go run where it all started for me. It was nice being back where I started running. I really like this greenway because for the most part its pretty shady and since I was running at 10 AM I needed all the shade I could get it. I completed my 4.5 mile run in 40 min. :) Maybe just maybe going back to where it started at will give me a boost. :)
I moved my T25 Total Body Circuit work out to the evening. It was a good and bad thing. Good because I was tired and didn't get back home until 2. Bad because I like getting my work outs over with in the AM even though I am not the morning person by all means. LOL. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to nail the work out. I just wasn't into it.
Wednesday:
Tuesday night I felt a little pain in my lower back (not sure how I even strained my lower back muscle either), so I decided I would take the day off and rest.
Thursday:
Back felt better so I decided I would go for a 2 mile run. Painless run. I would have done the other 2.5 but didn't want to push it.
Got my T25 Lower Focus in that I was suppose to do on Wednesday. Nailed that work out. My legs are looking and feeling amazing! :)
Friday:
I didn't want to do anything. I went to bed with a migraine and woke up with what was left of it. I normally can't do anything when my head is throbbing. So I decided I would just chill for a bit. I took some medicine to help kick that lingering headache before attempting to do my double day of T25.
After about 45 minutes of relaxing, I was able to get started on my work outs. First up Ab Intervals. I have to say I have a love/hate relationship with this particular work out. Instead of complaining to myself about doing it, I sucked it up and nailed all the moves. Talk about ouch. My abs were on FIRE! :)
Next comes Speed 1.0. I have to say this one has totally grown on me. And its exactly what I needed this morning. Just like the ab intervals, I nailed this work out as well. :)
Completed week 4 of T25. Next week is my final week of T25 Alpha. I am excited to see how Beta is going to treat me. :)
Oh, and it's one month until my half marathon.
Saturday:
I got up early (even though I didn't want to on my day off) to beat the heat for my 8 mile run. I still wasn't sure where I wanted to run, but decided I would go to Little Mulberry Park to get in a hilly run. Took my EnergyBits before heading out of the house (I was going to need them today, lol). I knew when I started running that I didn't want to take off too fast. I am trying to keep my pace down so I don't over do it. Before I knew it the run was over. I completed my longest run yet. My avg pace (according to my Nike+ GPS) was 8:59. Close to 9 which is where I wanted to be. I felt great when I finished. I am extremely happy I was able to run the whole time without stopping to walk. :)
Sunday:
Monday:
Started week 4 of T25. Hard to believe I only have one more week left in the Alpha stage before moving on to Beta.
I really nailed the Cardio portion today. It was only towards the end that I was starting to get tired. I am also happy to say I did all the moves without going to the modifier :)
Tuesday:
Since I normally don't like to drive too far to run and since I just so happened to be in the area, I decided I would go run where it all started for me. It was nice being back where I started running. I really like this greenway because for the most part its pretty shady and since I was running at 10 AM I needed all the shade I could get it. I completed my 4.5 mile run in 40 min. :) Maybe just maybe going back to where it started at will give me a boost. :)
I moved my T25 Total Body Circuit work out to the evening. It was a good and bad thing. Good because I was tired and didn't get back home until 2. Bad because I like getting my work outs over with in the AM even though I am not the morning person by all means. LOL. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to nail the work out. I just wasn't into it.
Wednesday:
Tuesday night I felt a little pain in my lower back (not sure how I even strained my lower back muscle either), so I decided I would take the day off and rest.
Thursday:
Back felt better so I decided I would go for a 2 mile run. Painless run. I would have done the other 2.5 but didn't want to push it.
Got my T25 Lower Focus in that I was suppose to do on Wednesday. Nailed that work out. My legs are looking and feeling amazing! :)
Friday:
I didn't want to do anything. I went to bed with a migraine and woke up with what was left of it. I normally can't do anything when my head is throbbing. So I decided I would just chill for a bit. I took some medicine to help kick that lingering headache before attempting to do my double day of T25.
After about 45 minutes of relaxing, I was able to get started on my work outs. First up Ab Intervals. I have to say I have a love/hate relationship with this particular work out. Instead of complaining to myself about doing it, I sucked it up and nailed all the moves. Talk about ouch. My abs were on FIRE! :)
Next comes Speed 1.0. I have to say this one has totally grown on me. And its exactly what I needed this morning. Just like the ab intervals, I nailed this work out as well. :)
Completed week 4 of T25. Next week is my final week of T25 Alpha. I am excited to see how Beta is going to treat me. :)
Oh, and it's one month until my half marathon.
Saturday:
I got up early (even though I didn't want to on my day off) to beat the heat for my 8 mile run. I still wasn't sure where I wanted to run, but decided I would go to Little Mulberry Park to get in a hilly run. Took my EnergyBits before heading out of the house (I was going to need them today, lol). I knew when I started running that I didn't want to take off too fast. I am trying to keep my pace down so I don't over do it. Before I knew it the run was over. I completed my longest run yet. My avg pace (according to my Nike+ GPS) was 8:59. Close to 9 which is where I wanted to be. I felt great when I finished. I am extremely happy I was able to run the whole time without stopping to walk. :)
Sunday:
After an amazing run Saturday, I definitely can say I earned my rest day! :)
Week 8 was amazing. Now on to week 9....
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 7
For whatever reason I just wasn't feeling it on week 6. I am hoping that week 7 is a lot better.
Monday:
After having a crappy week last week I wasn't sure how I was going to do starting off the new week of training. Luckily I kicked some major butt during my work out. I felt amazing afterwards. Three weeks in to this program and I can definitely tell a difference in some of the things you have to do.
Tuesday:
I decided that I would go to the park and run some hills. One loop around the lake is 2.2 miles. Perfect place to get my 4.5 miles in. I was feeling pretty good the first loop around. Second loop I wasn't feeling it. Normally I like to switch it up and go back the way I came when I get to the start area but today I kept going the way I had started. I pushed through it though. Glad I did. :)
Came home and relaxed for a little bit before starting T25 Speed 1.0. I am not sure where my energy came from but I nailed it. I was able to do all the moves with no stopping. It wasn't easy but I did it!! :)
Later in the evening my friend, Kat, and I decided to go for a run together. It was nice to run somewhere different. Ended up doing another 4 miles.
Wednesday:
Today was tough. T25 Lower Focus was strictly working on the lower part of my body. I really pushed myself to do everything that Shaun T and the crew did. Definitely an amazing cross training work out.
Thursday:
I decided I wouldn't run in the AM so I got started on T25 Cardio. Love walking away knowing I completely nailed the work out. :)
Friday:
Double day! Decided I would start off with T25's Total Body Circuit today. This is my least favorite. As much as I wanted to skip it I kept pushing myself through it.
Ab Intervals was up next. I felt like I gave it my all. I think the next time I had to do Ab Intervals on a double day I am going to get it over with first.
Saturday:
Since its a holiday weekend, I decided I would get my run in a day early. I waited a few hours after I got off work to get in my 7 miles. Surprisingly, I was faster than I had planned. I ended up getting a new PR in my training 10K. I also finished 7 miles in under an hour. A lot better than I did 2 years ago. :)
Sunday:
Rest day.
Week 7 was definitely a lot better than week 6. Here is to week 8 being even better.
Monday:
After having a crappy week last week I wasn't sure how I was going to do starting off the new week of training. Luckily I kicked some major butt during my work out. I felt amazing afterwards. Three weeks in to this program and I can definitely tell a difference in some of the things you have to do.
Tuesday:
I decided that I would go to the park and run some hills. One loop around the lake is 2.2 miles. Perfect place to get my 4.5 miles in. I was feeling pretty good the first loop around. Second loop I wasn't feeling it. Normally I like to switch it up and go back the way I came when I get to the start area but today I kept going the way I had started. I pushed through it though. Glad I did. :)
Came home and relaxed for a little bit before starting T25 Speed 1.0. I am not sure where my energy came from but I nailed it. I was able to do all the moves with no stopping. It wasn't easy but I did it!! :)
Later in the evening my friend, Kat, and I decided to go for a run together. It was nice to run somewhere different. Ended up doing another 4 miles.
Wednesday:
Today was tough. T25 Lower Focus was strictly working on the lower part of my body. I really pushed myself to do everything that Shaun T and the crew did. Definitely an amazing cross training work out.
Thursday:
I decided I wouldn't run in the AM so I got started on T25 Cardio. Love walking away knowing I completely nailed the work out. :)
Friday:
Double day! Decided I would start off with T25's Total Body Circuit today. This is my least favorite. As much as I wanted to skip it I kept pushing myself through it.
Ab Intervals was up next. I felt like I gave it my all. I think the next time I had to do Ab Intervals on a double day I am going to get it over with first.
Saturday:
Since its a holiday weekend, I decided I would get my run in a day early. I waited a few hours after I got off work to get in my 7 miles. Surprisingly, I was faster than I had planned. I ended up getting a new PR in my training 10K. I also finished 7 miles in under an hour. A lot better than I did 2 years ago. :)
Sunday:
Rest day.
Week 7 was definitely a lot better than week 6. Here is to week 8 being even better.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 6
Wow, I have made it to the halfway mark. It's hard to believe I have done 6 weeks already. I am going to be running my first half marathon before I know it.
Monday:
Today I started week 2 of T25 Cardio. I have to say I pushed myself harder today then I did last week. I am so happy to know I didn't have to go to the modifier as much. :)
Tuesday:
Woke up not really in the mood to run, but since I had a double work out today I had to get up and get it over with. So I decided I would switch it up a bit and go to the gym and run on the TM. I felt great running. I ended up finishing my 4 mile run in 34 min and 58 seconds.
After my run I came home to do my Total Body Circuit work out. I have to say even though my whole body was tired I pushed through it. I can't say I completely nailed it but I can't say I barely made it. I am sort of in the middle.
Wednesday:
Woke up to rain...blah. I could have ran at the gym but since I only needed to 2 miles I decided I would just do my cross training instead. Today's work out was Speed 1.0. I have to say I nailed it. :)
Thursday:
I woke up not feeling too hot, but knew I really needed to try and get my run in. Since it was already warm out I decided I would just go back to the gym and run my 4 miles on the treadmill. I felt sluggish on my run. I am starting to think getting to bed late and waking up early is catching up with me. :-\ Time to change up the sleeping schedule.
After my run I came home to immediately get started on my T25 Cardio. I got 15 min into the work out and really seriously thought about turning it off. I kept on going though. Sometimes you just have to tell the little voice in your head to shut up. :)
Later in the evening I went to the Big Peach Suwanee group run. I had originally planned to only do 3 miles but once I was on the course I decided to push it to 4 miles. It was a great slow run through puddles. :)
Friday:
I was suppose to do my 2 T25 work outs, but I only got one in. :( I did Ab Intervals. I didn't feel as awkward doing it this week. I guess I am slowly getting the moves down. I really hated not doing the other but seeing how I really worked out the day before I felt like my legs needed a break.
Saturday:
Rest day! :)
Sunday:
I wish I could say I ran but I didn't. Ended up moving furniture around that took up a good bit of the day. By the time I wanted to go run I ended up taking a nap because of my head hurting. I'll try to make it up sometime this next week.
Monday:
Today I started week 2 of T25 Cardio. I have to say I pushed myself harder today then I did last week. I am so happy to know I didn't have to go to the modifier as much. :)
Tuesday:
Woke up not really in the mood to run, but since I had a double work out today I had to get up and get it over with. So I decided I would switch it up a bit and go to the gym and run on the TM. I felt great running. I ended up finishing my 4 mile run in 34 min and 58 seconds.
After my run I came home to do my Total Body Circuit work out. I have to say even though my whole body was tired I pushed through it. I can't say I completely nailed it but I can't say I barely made it. I am sort of in the middle.
Wednesday:
Woke up to rain...blah. I could have ran at the gym but since I only needed to 2 miles I decided I would just do my cross training instead. Today's work out was Speed 1.0. I have to say I nailed it. :)
Thursday:
I woke up not feeling too hot, but knew I really needed to try and get my run in. Since it was already warm out I decided I would just go back to the gym and run my 4 miles on the treadmill. I felt sluggish on my run. I am starting to think getting to bed late and waking up early is catching up with me. :-\ Time to change up the sleeping schedule.
After my run I came home to immediately get started on my T25 Cardio. I got 15 min into the work out and really seriously thought about turning it off. I kept on going though. Sometimes you just have to tell the little voice in your head to shut up. :)
Later in the evening I went to the Big Peach Suwanee group run. I had originally planned to only do 3 miles but once I was on the course I decided to push it to 4 miles. It was a great slow run through puddles. :)
Friday:
I was suppose to do my 2 T25 work outs, but I only got one in. :( I did Ab Intervals. I didn't feel as awkward doing it this week. I guess I am slowly getting the moves down. I really hated not doing the other but seeing how I really worked out the day before I felt like my legs needed a break.
Saturday:
Rest day! :)
Sunday:
I wish I could say I ran but I didn't. Ended up moving furniture around that took up a good bit of the day. By the time I wanted to go run I ended up taking a nap because of my head hurting. I'll try to make it up sometime this next week.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 5
I knew from the beginning that this week would be a challenge and here is why...
Monday:
Instead of going to the gym I started day 1 of T25 Cardio. I was expecting this work out to kick my butt but it didn't. Since I have been doing lunges and squats since June the leg work outs in this weren't too bad. I can't even imagine what I would have felt like afterwards if I hadn't been working on my legs for a few months.
Tuesday:
I woke up tired. I wasn't sore in the legs which is always a good thing. It took all I had to drag my butt out the door to get to running. I had 4 miles planned but as soon as I got to 3 miles I cut my run short. My legs felt really tired. I guess I will be running the mile I didn't do later this week.
As soon as I got in the house I put my ProCompression socks on and my cross trainers. I was ready to get day 2 of T25 over with. I am not going to lie I wanted to puke in Speed 1.0. I haven't felt like that since Pure Cardio in Insanity. I can't say I "nailed it" today. I wanted to quit but since it was only 25 minutes long I kept on going.
Wednesday:
I decided I would just do XTing today. I did day 3 of T25 - Total Body Circuit. It kicked my butt. I definitely walked away sweating after just working out for 25 minutes.
Thursday:
I was going back and forth with myself about where to run. I get bored with the same thing every week, but I also wasn't in the mood to take on some hills. Decisions decisions. I finally decided I would just take on the hills. I am glad I did! It was a perfect morning for it. Low 60s. I couldn't have asked for better weather. I can tell my legs are getting stronger and stronger.
After running I came home to do my T25 - AB intervals. Loved working on my core. I was honestly dreading 25 minutes of just core stuff, but it ended up going by fast.
In the evening, I decided I would go for a quick 2 mile run in the neighborhood since it felt amazing.
Friday:
Normally this would be my off day, but since I am doing T25 5 days a week I decided I would just move my off day to Saturday.
Friday was a 2 part work out for a total of 50 minutes. If you aren't able to do it all right away you can break it up. I decided I would just knock both of them out of the way. I didn't want to have to do them over the weekend.
I decided I would start off with the Cardio first. I knew I was going to be able to do that without a problem since I basically nailed it on Monday. After I finished it, I took a 5 minute break before putting Lower Focus in. OMG! That had to be the longest 25 minutes of my life. I definitely worked my lower half. My legs were screaming at me. My favorite part was the 3 minute cool down/stretch. I needed it after all that.
Saturday:
I switched things up AGAIN. Since my birthday is Sunday, I decided I would just go ahead and get my 6 mile run in at the gym (it was raining and I just didn't want to run outside). I ended up doing a 10K to finish my Happy 10K virtual race. Legs felt great during and after. I was able to do my 10K in at 54 minutes. I am hoping to eventually beat my current PR
Sunday:
Finally my off day. Since it is my birthday I am going to take the time to relax and enjoy it. Oh and I will cheat a little. I can't pass up a cupcake or two on my birthday. :)
Thursday:
I was going back and forth with myself about where to run. I get bored with the same thing every week, but I also wasn't in the mood to take on some hills. Decisions decisions. I finally decided I would just take on the hills. I am glad I did! It was a perfect morning for it. Low 60s. I couldn't have asked for better weather. I can tell my legs are getting stronger and stronger.
After running I came home to do my T25 - AB intervals. Loved working on my core. I was honestly dreading 25 minutes of just core stuff, but it ended up going by fast.
In the evening, I decided I would go for a quick 2 mile run in the neighborhood since it felt amazing.
Friday:
Normally this would be my off day, but since I am doing T25 5 days a week I decided I would just move my off day to Saturday.
Friday was a 2 part work out for a total of 50 minutes. If you aren't able to do it all right away you can break it up. I decided I would just knock both of them out of the way. I didn't want to have to do them over the weekend.
I decided I would start off with the Cardio first. I knew I was going to be able to do that without a problem since I basically nailed it on Monday. After I finished it, I took a 5 minute break before putting Lower Focus in. OMG! That had to be the longest 25 minutes of my life. I definitely worked my lower half. My legs were screaming at me. My favorite part was the 3 minute cool down/stretch. I needed it after all that.
Saturday:
I switched things up AGAIN. Since my birthday is Sunday, I decided I would just go ahead and get my 6 mile run in at the gym (it was raining and I just didn't want to run outside). I ended up doing a 10K to finish my Happy 10K virtual race. Legs felt great during and after. I was able to do my 10K in at 54 minutes. I am hoping to eventually beat my current PR
Sunday:
Finally my off day. Since it is my birthday I am going to take the time to relax and enjoy it. Oh and I will cheat a little. I can't pass up a cupcake or two on my birthday. :)
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