10K#2: training update

Yes, I am still training for the 10K despite not updating the blog. I haven't really been following the training guide that I followed before. I took a look at it the first week intending to follow it, but I didn't print it out. I think I then internalized what I needed to do each day and that's what I've been doing. The guide is fairly simple with a steady increase in mileage each week, weight training one day a week, a cardio workout another day, a walk one day, and a rest day. That's what I've been doing with a gradual increase in mileage each week.

I'm moving soon and I wonder how that will affect my training. I won't have a gym to weight train at for a few weeks or maybe not at all prior to the next race. If I don't join a gym within 2 weeks of being in my new location (which is highly unlikely) I'll have to resort to running each day, I think. That shouldn't really be a problem.

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10k#2: Week 1, Day 4

This morning I went for a 2 mile run and I stretched. I followed a 2 mile route on campus that was flat and hilly. I took me right at 20 minutes. Not too bad!

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10K#2: Week 1 Day 3

Okay, I'm back into training for a 10K. It will take place on October 28th in Washington D.C. Acutally, I'm a few days behind in that I didn't really start the training until today. I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster, 3 sets of 20 lunges with 10 lb weights, and I stretched.

Though I haven't really been running on a regular basis, maybe twice a week, I have been working out continuously since the last 10K. Now to really get back into the swing of things.

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Still here

Hmmm...it has been a few weeks since I last posted here. Alas, I am still working out just not updating this space. Well, that will surely change as I am about to start training for my next 10K. I, along with 2 friends, are running in the Marine Corps Marathon 10K at the end of October.

Since I follow an 8-week training guide, I must begin my training in earnest next week.

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Morning & Night

Well, yesterday I worked out on opposite ends of the day. I was in the gym at 6 am to do a back workout then I did a 30 minute cardio workout starting at 8:45 pm. It wasn't that bad, though I had to talk myself into it. For some reason, I think I should just chill & relax at the time of the evening. I should be winding down from day ~ not getting my heart rate up! We'll see how long that lasts. I'm going to try it again tonight.

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Twice a day

I did 2 workouts yesterday, biceps & chest in the AM and cardio DVD in the PM. I ate healthy and drank a ton of water. I was sick of going to bathroom every 30 minutes, it seemed. I know, however, that is what I have to do.

I was talking to a friend on the phone last night and he suggested I move my cardio to later in the evening. I would benefit more by not eating after I do cardio. We'll see. I don't have a desire to workout that late in the evening. I'll give it a shot though.

This morning I did a back workout at the gym with weights.

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Back at it

After a week of not working out, I am back at it. I did The Biggest Loser DVD this morning. Whew! It was just as good of a workout as I remember. I do really good except for the lunges. I just can't seem to keep up with that exercise and have to take a break during that part. My knees really pop and crack during that exercise. That might be an exercise that I need not do. I can do regular lunges, meaning those where you step forward in a slow, controlled motion. But, the ones on this video require doing a lunge with the leg going back at a pretty high pace. Those don't work for me. At all. I need to come up with an alternative before I injure myself.

Tomorrow I head back to the gym. I'll do weights in the AM and the DVD in the evening.

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A slacker

I'm still here, but I'm not working out this week. My gym is closed and I decided to take a breather. Not that I couldn't go for a walk or do my Biggest Loser workout DVD. I just don't feel it right now. I am still eating correctly and drinking a boatload of water. I just need a break from getting up at 5:30 AM. I'll be back at it next week and I may go for a run on Saturday morning. Of course, it will be very early as the heat here is off the charts!

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Still working it out

I'm still handling my workouts, the two-a-days. I'm doing strictly weights in the AM and the cardio in the evening. Last week I lost a 1.7 pounds. This week I maintained. Of course, I weighed in earlier than normal so I really could have lost and it just didn't show when I weighed in. We'll see come next week if there is dramatic difference.

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Soreness is back

Taking the weekend off allowed the soreness to go away. At least it did by Sunday, but it is back with a vengeance. I did my 2-a-day workout yesterday and I am already feeling it. :) I did my DVD last night and lifted weights this AM. I'm sure in my posting tomorrow I will be even more sore. But what they hey, such is life and apart of leading a healthy and fit lifestyle.

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Weekend break

I took the weekend off from working out. I really needed it! I was extremely sore on Saturday and I could barely move to get out of bed. I couldn't get it together on Sunday either, but I was back in the gym this AM. This morning I did chest and biceps. I'll do my DVD tonight and get back into my two-a-days routine this week.

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Two-a-days

I've been doing two-a-day workouts and boy am I feeling it. I do weights in the AM and The Biggest Loser DVD in the evening. I am sore all over!

This morning I did exclusively legs. I know that come Saturday, it will be difficult to stand and sit-down. I say that because of the workout I did this AM and knowing I'm going to do that DVD tonight. Oh yeah, it will not be pretty on Saturday. But, I must forge ahead!

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Back workout

I worked my lateral muscles and lower back this AM. I am sore all over the place due to the Biggest Loser DVD and my chest and biceps workout Monday morning. I'm sure I will be even more sore tomorrow.

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Evening workout

I didn't workout this AM. I will do The Biggest Loser DVD tonight. I find that although it is a mere 25 minute workout, it is a good workout! I am sweating, tired, and fighting to get through it! If I continue to do that in the evening along with the gym in the AM, I'll be able to drop these last 10 pounds that I want to lose. Plus, it will help me when I begin training for the next 10K at the end of August.

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Back at it

I had a hiatus of a week due to a visit from a family member. I was unable to get the gym on a daily basis, but I made up for it by walking and bike riding.

I was back at it yesterday by doing a workout DVD, The Biggest Loser. I did the warm-up, low intensity cardio, and cool-down stretch. I must say, it was a good workout! I was definitely sweating at the end of it. I think I'll continue to do it in the evening.

I made it to the gym this morning. I did a chest and biceps strength workout. Since I am going to do cardio in the evening, I will focus on four different strength training exercises at the gym.

Biceps & chest
Triceps & shoulders
Legs
Back

I can't go to the gym tomorrow, but I will make it there Wed-Fri.

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From walking to running

I started out walking this morning, but ended up running. The skies were overcast and the temperature a cool 68 degrees (that is cool for July in GA). I had a bottle of water and proceeded to get my walk on. I made it to my halfway point and turned around for the walk back and a few minutes later I felt a drop. I thought it was a fluke or maybe from my water bottle. I kept walking. Another drop. Then I focused and I could see scatter drops coming down. Damnit! It is about to rain. So, I started running. :)

I guess that is the good thing about being in the shape I am in. I can do that and not feel worn out about it. I ran a little ways and the rain drops stopped. I slowed to a walk (brisk, of course). About 2 block from my home the rain started again. I sprinted toward the finish! All in all, I worked up a good sweat between my walking & running. Not too bad. Not too bad, at all.

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Under 30

I ran 3 miles on the indoor track this morning in under 30 minutes. I guess in controlled conditions, such as a flat, indoor track, I can make good time. When you throw in hills, heat, and a few thousand other people, I slow down. Interesting...

In other news, yes, my mid-section is still extremely sore. It hurts to sneeze! Ugh!

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So very sore

My mid-section that is! It hurts to move in any direction. Ugh! I know, I know, I brought it on myself. I still feel the need to complain. Hmpf.

Anywho, I did a lower body workout today. Legs baby! I also did 12 minutes on the treadmill.

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Quite sore

Oh my goodness! I have been pretty slack on the abdominal muscles and yesterdays foray back into that region is causing pain today. Wow! I did 24 incline sit-ups and 60 crunches of varying types. I think my entire abdominal region is sore now.

No pain, no gain is the term right? Well, I have the pain today.

This morning I did 20 minutes on the recumbent bike, the hill profile. Then I decided to run the stairs in the natatorium. I don't know what inspired me to do that, but that is what I did nonetheless. It took my 3 minutes to go down and up, down and up, down and up, I don't know how many times. Once I got to the end I walked back to the start, drank some water and did it again. I was much slower the 2nd go around - it took me 4 minutes. I could feel myself getting slower about halfway through the 2nd time around.

I'm sure my legs will feel it tomorrow. But it was a good workout.

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Back to the gym

I made my way back to the gym this AM. I really like the weight training regimen I've been following while training for the 10K so I decided to continue with that one for now. I increased my weight and I added 12 minutes on the treadmill to the workout. I worked up a good sweat today!

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