Saturday: After happy hour at Dogfish the night before, Scott and I headed to Frederick to hang with my sister and brother-in-law. Scott and Ben played racquetball while Meg and I ran around Baker Park. We did our 3 miles in 33:21 (according to my watch, about 32:00 on Meg's watch).
Sunday: Meg and I attempted the sprints. Well we started with the .25 jog, .25 sprint, .25 jog then it happened, the athletic clothes malfunction. My biggest issue with running is bad running shorts. I can say that when I got home I threw them out! Saving up money to buy all new cold gear clothes! We finished with a mile walk then a .25 mile jog.
Monday: Yoga/stretching
Tuesday: 2 Mile run - 19:45
Wednesday (Today): 2 Mile run - 20:32
Tomorrow after work, Scott and I are going to run 3 Miles then get all dolled up and head out to Growlers. A band that I like is playing and I want Scott to see them. 19th Street Band, if you're curious!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wuuuzzzzzz upppppppp?
Yes, my tongue was out wagging.
Last week I started running again and this week marked the official 26 week work out plan for the 1/2 marathon.
Monday - I did Yoga, Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. If I gain anything from this, it will be to do a plank. This way next time I am in a challenging drinking game of "Kings" and the Ace "waterfall" is replaced by holding a plank, I'm be able to hold my own!
Tuesday - 2 Mile run. I knocked this out in the morning because I had plans to go to my cousin's volleyball game in the evening. I stuck to a 5.5 mph pace and was done in about 22 minutes.
Wednesday - 2 Mile run. I really wanted to get this run over with because I had waited until 7:45 to run. I put the treadmill on 6.0 mph and finished in 20:10.
Thursday - 3 Mile run. Scott and I laced up our sneaks and headed out for a 3 mile run that my sister and I had walked on Sunday (while our male counterparts indulged in football and beer). I'm really proud of this run because I never felt winded and there were a few inclines. We started off the run at an 8:30 pace - kinda what happens when the adrenaline kicks. We finished in 33 minutes; thank you Nike+ GPS for being awesome!
Friday (Today) - I woke up and did my 6 mile bike ride (at the gym). I did the hill profile at a level 4 never pedaling below 102 RPMs. I finished in 19:40.
Now off to Happy Hour after work with my friend Deena. I've already checked out the menu and am in for the Chesapeake Pizza and Punkin Ale :)
This weekend I have a 3 mile run on Saturday and sprints on Sunday. Scott and I are gonna experiment with easy weightlifting because the scale hasn't been budging. I was at 157 before the beach and now the scale won't leave 164 -- for the last 2 weeks. I can only draw conclusions that I have been drinking more (socially, of course) than I was during the summer. I'm going to be mindful of the liquid calories.
Also, I've created a budget for myself until the end of the year. One that sees my checking and savings account increasing! I really enjoyed creating the calendar and was oddly sad when I reached December. I am vowing to stick to the plan until December and then re-evaluate for the start of the year when I start paying off my student loan.
Sunday is Dad's birthday :) Happy 52nd, glad we made it!
Last week I started running again and this week marked the official 26 week work out plan for the 1/2 marathon.
Monday - I did Yoga, Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. If I gain anything from this, it will be to do a plank. This way next time I am in a challenging drinking game of "Kings" and the Ace "waterfall" is replaced by holding a plank, I'm be able to hold my own!
Tuesday - 2 Mile run. I knocked this out in the morning because I had plans to go to my cousin's volleyball game in the evening. I stuck to a 5.5 mph pace and was done in about 22 minutes.
Wednesday - 2 Mile run. I really wanted to get this run over with because I had waited until 7:45 to run. I put the treadmill on 6.0 mph and finished in 20:10.
Thursday - 3 Mile run. Scott and I laced up our sneaks and headed out for a 3 mile run that my sister and I had walked on Sunday (while our male counterparts indulged in football and beer). I'm really proud of this run because I never felt winded and there were a few inclines. We started off the run at an 8:30 pace - kinda what happens when the adrenaline kicks. We finished in 33 minutes; thank you Nike+ GPS for being awesome!
Friday (Today) - I woke up and did my 6 mile bike ride (at the gym). I did the hill profile at a level 4 never pedaling below 102 RPMs. I finished in 19:40.
Now off to Happy Hour after work with my friend Deena. I've already checked out the menu and am in for the Chesapeake Pizza and Punkin Ale :)
This weekend I have a 3 mile run on Saturday and sprints on Sunday. Scott and I are gonna experiment with easy weightlifting because the scale hasn't been budging. I was at 157 before the beach and now the scale won't leave 164 -- for the last 2 weeks. I can only draw conclusions that I have been drinking more (socially, of course) than I was during the summer. I'm going to be mindful of the liquid calories.
Also, I've created a budget for myself until the end of the year. One that sees my checking and savings account increasing! I really enjoyed creating the calendar and was oddly sad when I reached December. I am vowing to stick to the plan until December and then re-evaluate for the start of the year when I start paying off my student loan.
Sunday is Dad's birthday :) Happy 52nd, glad we made it!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Cue Staind ... "it's been awhile"
Hi! I'm here! Just been busy!
Quick recap:
1. My Sco came home
2. My sister got married
3. My tan is back (a little)
4. My training plan for the half has started
So Monday Scott and I took off work. Ran some errands and ran on the treadmill. I haven't run since July, so I was rather proud of myself for doing 2 miles, even if they were at an 11 minute pace. Yesterday, after a long 7 am - 5 pm workday, Scott and I went for a run outside. Goal 2 miles; actual distance 1.83. He tells me it was good considering the hills and humidity. His positivity can be disgusting sometimes :) Just kidding!
Quick recap:
1. My Sco came home
2. My sister got married
3. My tan is back (a little)
4. My training plan for the half has started
So Monday Scott and I took off work. Ran some errands and ran on the treadmill. I haven't run since July, so I was rather proud of myself for doing 2 miles, even if they were at an 11 minute pace. Yesterday, after a long 7 am - 5 pm workday, Scott and I went for a run outside. Goal 2 miles; actual distance 1.83. He tells me it was good considering the hills and humidity. His positivity can be disgusting sometimes :) Just kidding!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A little late
Figured I'd share my weigh-in this morning was finally back down to 158.0. woo!
I get my bridesmaid dress tomorrow! Very excited and anxious! I hope it fits!
Making myself post tonight, I have a few pictures I'd like to share :)
I get my bridesmaid dress tomorrow! Very excited and anxious! I hope it fits!
Making myself post tonight, I have a few pictures I'd like to share :)
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Slowly but surely
So thanks to the good ole back, exercise has been non existent for the last couple of weeks. Tonight I attempted my first workout since running with my sister at the beach.
I wasn't planning to do a whole lot, but didn't expect to be put at a halt at 15 minutes. I walked 3, jogged 2, sprinted 1, repeat, repeat again only with the walking. I'm not trying to hurt myself so I figured I would call it quits at that. I came home did some crunches, reverse crunches (back didn't like), and a few chest flys.
Scott got me thinking a lot last night and I can't ever admit he's 100% right on the phone. He's not interested at all in running another half marathon, which makes sense. If you don't find running fun, why put your body thru that? He asked what my goal was by doing this. Making comments that he doesn't feel it is necessary if you only want the bragging rights that you did a half marathon. I don't think I'm articulating his argument well, but I completely understood what he meant and he had me stumped. I like the idea of having a goal and training for it. I like feeling like I am doing something with other people. As for getting the total body fitness and actually shedding pounds, he makes a good point that I need to train for something that is more challenging and a training schedule that works the whole body.
I never knew it possible to love someone so much and hate them that much at the same time, until I met Scott. Just Kidding! I gave him a fit for not being supportive. Threw in a few digs that I think Warrior Dashes are stupid (I don't really, just needed some ammo at the time and it backfired!). He told me he will be there to cheer me on and I'm 100% certain that if I said, "Come with me on my 9 mile run!", he would :) At least I hope ...
So Scott Seagull Henderson, if you are reading this, I apologize for giving you 'tude :) It's only because you irritate me so gosh darn much! Doesn't he look great in his Warrior Dash attire?
I wasn't planning to do a whole lot, but didn't expect to be put at a halt at 15 minutes. I walked 3, jogged 2, sprinted 1, repeat, repeat again only with the walking. I'm not trying to hurt myself so I figured I would call it quits at that. I came home did some crunches, reverse crunches (back didn't like), and a few chest flys.
Scott got me thinking a lot last night and I can't ever admit he's 100% right on the phone. He's not interested at all in running another half marathon, which makes sense. If you don't find running fun, why put your body thru that? He asked what my goal was by doing this. Making comments that he doesn't feel it is necessary if you only want the bragging rights that you did a half marathon. I don't think I'm articulating his argument well, but I completely understood what he meant and he had me stumped. I like the idea of having a goal and training for it. I like feeling like I am doing something with other people. As for getting the total body fitness and actually shedding pounds, he makes a good point that I need to train for something that is more challenging and a training schedule that works the whole body.
I never knew it possible to love someone so much and hate them that much at the same time, until I met Scott. Just Kidding! I gave him a fit for not being supportive. Threw in a few digs that I think Warrior Dashes are stupid (I don't really, just needed some ammo at the time and it backfired!). He told me he will be there to cheer me on and I'm 100% certain that if I said, "Come with me on my 9 mile run!", he would :) At least I hope ...
So Scott Seagull Henderson, if you are reading this, I apologize for giving you 'tude :) It's only because you irritate me so gosh darn much! Doesn't he look great in his Warrior Dash attire?
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Rock 'n Roll DC Half
Just signed up for my second half-marathon! Wooo!
Training plan has me starting on 9/18/2011, race day is 3/17/2012.
Planning to start getting to the gym tomorrow since the back feels good :)
Time to beat 2:31 from the VA Beach Half in August 2010.
leggggggggggggggoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Training plan has me starting on 9/18/2011, race day is 3/17/2012.
Planning to start getting to the gym tomorrow since the back feels good :)
Time to beat 2:31 from the VA Beach Half in August 2010.
leggggggggggggggoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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