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Friday, February 23, 2007

Week 4, Day 5

I like Fridays. Why do I like Fridays? Because according to my training schedule, every Friday is a rest day. No matter what, I don't workout on Fridays. I sleep in and I find that I need that extra sleep. It is like my body knows that, okay it is Friday. Don't wake up at 5:30 like you do Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This morning I awakened about 6:15 and I was well rested. That is a good feeling.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Week 4, Day 4

Today's training called for a 1.5 mile run. I decided to run all out instead of a good pace like I did on Tuesday. I wanted to make sure my time for the mile run had not fallen off. It hasn't. My total time was 14 minutes 23 seconds. I completed 1 miles in 9 minutes 34 seconds. Not too bad. I also did an abdominal workout and finished with stretches.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Week 4, Day 3

I decided to cross train this morning. I did a 25 minute walking program on the treadmill. The program caused the treadmill to incline at a great at some points during the program. I can tell already my quads are going to be sore. I also did 10 minutes on the stairmaster. I did the speed interval program. I concluded with an abdominal workout and stretching.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Week 4, Day 2

24 minutes. That is how long it took me to run 2.25 miles this AM. I was very slow. Actually, I did it on purpose. My plan this morning was to run at the same pace throughout the entire run. I think that will help me in the long run.

In other news, today is Mardi Gras! Louisiana is my home and I would be off from work today, depending on the industry I was employed by, and heading to a parade either in Lafayette, New Roads, or New Orleans.

Monday, February 19, 2007

Week 4, Day 1

I decided to combination of run/walk this AM. I did a total of 2.25 miles by alternating walking for 2 laps and running for 2 laps. I walked a fast pace on the walk laps and I sprinted on the run laps. It took me about 20 minutes in all. I ended with a 10 minute abdominal workout and then I stretched.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Week 3, Day 7

I did 45 minutes on the treadmill this afternoon (the gym opens at noon). I didn't do a very aggressive program, just one that challenged me a wee bit. It had me at a steady pace and then would challenge me with a faster pace on a steeper incline. It was a good program and didn't raise my heart rate too much.

Tomorrow is a run/walk or rest day. I've already packed my gym bag so I c an make it to the gym first thing in the morning. If I get there early enough, very doubtful, I will do a run/walk program on the treadmill. If not, I'll do the same on the indoor track. Traditionally, I can't seem to make it there when they open the doors at 6 am, no matter how early I get up. I just can't seem to get out of the house prior to 5:50 or 5:55. Oh well, at least I'm going. :~)

Cold again & update

It is sunny, but cool out so I'm not going to walk outside this AM. My training today calls for a 40-60 minute walk. I'll go to the gym his afternoon and hit the treadmill. I think they open at 1 pm.

Last weekend and on into Monday and Tuesday I was traveling. I was concerned about how I was going to get my training in during that time, but it finally hit me that many hotels have fitness centers. Therefore, I took advantage of them. I used the treadmill to run or walk depending on what the day called for.

I find that running on the treadmill is very different than road running or running on a track. It offers a consistency in pace due to setting the speed on the machine. I can see an advantage to running on a treadmill, but also the disadvantage. The advantage is running at a steady pace. The disadvantage is the machine helping you run at a steady pace.

My plan is to use a combination of training locations: the treadmill, indoor track, outdoor track, and road running.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Week 3, Day 6

Brrr..it was cold out this morning. I wish the gym opened earlier than 9 AM on Saturday mornings. I was wide awake at 7 AM and ready to go from my 2 mile run. I braved the 25° F weather this AM, put on some layers, gloves, and a head band and took a run around the neighborhood. Honestly, I'm not sure if I actually did 2 miles. The run took me about 18 minutes and I've been clocking about 9 minutes per mile. I may have been slower this morning due to the cold.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Week 3, Day 5

This morning's training consisted of a 1.5 m run. I did it on the treadmill. Running on the treadmill is very different from road running and running on a track. Due to the consistency of setting the speed I wonder if I get a better workout with the run. I can say that I definitely sweat a lot more running on the treadmill. My goodness! I think I will try and run on the treadmill for at least one of my training days each week.

I still need to update on the training I did from last Friday to yesterday. Maybe I'll have a chance to do that later today.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Still here and training

I've been following my training regimen for the past few days, but I've been travelling so I was unable to post. I'll update my progress this evening.

In the meantime, aren't those some lovely running shoes (see pic in profile)? They are by New Balance. They are the New Balance Zip W8505. They are quite comfy.