Monday, March 24, 2014

5K Training Week 4

So how did I do last week?

I ran 2 days. So not great. I was still fighting this sore throat/cold thing that doesn't want to go away and winter came back! Like the crazy cold temps from last month. The weekend morning temps were -30 with the windchill and I don't want to run in that! So my long run didn't happen. I didn't do any yoga either. I really slacked off last week actually.

This week will be better...

Monday - rest
Tuesday -  run
Wednesday - run
Thursday - rest
Friday - run
Saturday - run
Sunday - rest

I have less than 3 weeks until my first race. If I can stick with running at least 3 days a week I think I'll be fine, not fast maybe but not embarassing either.

Monday, March 17, 2014

5K Training Week 3

Last week's training post can be found here.

Ok so last week was good and bad. I ran all the days I was supposed to except yesterday's long run. It was super windy, we had company and my throat was sore. Those are my excuses and while they felt legit at the time I wish I had gotten up earlier and just done it. Oh well, I'm trying the 5K run this Saturday instead.

The strength training on off days has been an utter fail. I did do yoga a few times. I'm hoping to take it more seriously this week.

On a fun note I went to Lululemon yesterday and bought running tights and a top. I like that I can ditch my sweatpants (hopefully it doesn't get cold like it did this past weekend, I'm done with the -20C windchills).





This week looks like this:

Monday - rest/abs
Tuesday - run
Wednesday - run
Thursday - rest/yoga
Friday - run
Saturday - 5K run
Sunday - rest/arms and legs

Monday, March 10, 2014

5K Training Week 2

So last week's schedule can be found here. I did all the runs even through snow and ice. The first run was hard, really hard. My right foot hurt and my lungs hurt. The next day my legs felt like they were going to fall off. I was a bit freaked out. I had to stop lacing my shoes so tight on the right, they made my toes go numb (so crazy)!

I thought Thursday's run would be terrible but it wasn't. I felt great afterwards and the soreness actually went away. I was going to skip it too because it was a crazy snow day. The running was tough and slippery but I'm just so glad I didn't give in to the excuses.

And then on Saturday (it was a busy tournament day for the kids, everyone going in different directions) I ran at 8am. It was so windy and that was tough, made my eyes water and I felt like I was running and not going anywhere (like they do in cartoons). Again, I felt wonderful when I was done. No pain, a bit stiff in the legs later but I felt justified having that second glass of wine that evening!

I have to admit to failing with the strength training though. I did yoga a few times but I didn't lift any weights. I think my general soreness/stiffness made me nervous to over do it.



This Week Looks Like This:

Monday - run day 30 minutes
Tuesday - yoga/legs
Wednesday - run day 30 minutes
Thursday - yoga/arms
Friday - run day 30 minutes
Saturday - yoga/abs
Sunday - run day - try a 5K


So how do you stay motivated and ignore the excuses? I'm looking for tips here, this is only week 2!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

An FO!

Ha! Can't believe it! I took pictures and everything!


I finished the Bobble Sheep Pillow by Purl Soho.


I followed the pattern and didn't make any mods, you can read about it here if you want more info. I love patterns that turn into really sweet finished objects like this.

I'm on a finish the wips kick right now. I picked up my Wheaten Wrap. I'm halfway through it. I have 6 repeats more to go. It's a fair bit of knitting but I love the soft purple and I can't wait to wear it. I also want to finish the mittens I started. Winter isn't over yet but I have a feeling that as soon as I finish them the snow is going to melt.

Ok now you know what I'll be doing tonight!

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Recap and March Goals

Here is it... March already and I haven't posted my February Recap. How did I do? Well...

- Knit a pair of socks and a shawl - FAIL kind of... I knit the shawl and 2 pairs of mittens and 3 hats, but no socks...

- Finish the mystery shawl and some mittens for myself - FAIL kind of... I didn't finish the mittens I intended for myself and I didn't even touch the mystery shawl...

- Have 10 no spend days - PASS

- make $250 in side hustles - FAIL

- workout cardio 3x a week and strength train 3x week - PASS - amazingly

- Read 2 books - FAIL

- Blog once a week - FAIL

Clearly I aspired to too much! Snort, well not this month!


 

MARCH GOALS

- Run outside for 30 minutes at least 6 times
- Finish 2 wips
- Blog once a week, I can do this!
- Paint the living room

That's it! If I can do the above I'll be completely pleased with myself!


Monday, March 3, 2014

5K Training - Week 1


 
Here's the schedule:

Monday: Abs and arms from Tone It Up
Tuesday: 25 min run/walk (probably on the Elliptical)
Wednesday: Yoga 30 minutes
Thursday: 25 minute run/walk (try outside)
Friday:  Booty workout from Tone It Up
Saturday: Run/walk 2K
Sunday: Rest day (maybe some yoga)

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