My training week starts on Monday, so time to make those goals again!!
GOAL #1: DO all three runs on my training plan this week.
I have two 40 minute runs on the plan during the week. One at a 3 minute walk, 1 minute run ratio (3:1) and the second at a 3minute walk, 2 minute run ratio (3:2). I haven't done anything longer than a 1 minute run up to this point so it will be interesting. I should also mention that the weekday runs are exclusively Gremlin runs pushing the Bob jogging stroller. I like to think that this will make me even stronger for having the extra resistance!
My long workout is 6 miles at a 3:1 walk/run ratio. This is gonna be tough! So far my longest run was a 4 miler at a (4:1) so I'm not only going farther, but have less rest time on my walks. I'm trying not to psyche myself out - I know I can do it.
GOAL #2: Ride my bike TWICE.
Even though my butt is sore, I did enjoy getting out on the bike. This week I want to try to ride twice. I'll definitely do at least one outdoors, and for my second maybe I'll get my fluid trainer set up again?
GOAL #3: Do my bootcamp DVD once
I have a bootcamp DVD that I got a few weeks back that is specifically designed for post-partum fitness (with a baby almost 11 months old, can I still call myself "post-partum"???). The chic's voice on it is a little irritating - she's one of those very enthusiastic trainers- but it has a lot of the components of the boot camp that I flunked out of.
I'm not going to set a goal with this one, but I am planning on doing the Clear Mountain 5K this weekend. I haven't raced since March, mainly because we've been trying to conserve funds as it does get pricey doing lots of local races. This is a part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix which Bryan and I both registered for earlier in the year and the race is only $15 each which is pretty cheap. I'll be slow because, well I'm pretty slow these days, but I'll also be pushing the Gremlin. Jogging strollers technically aren't allowed at any road races, but these smaller ones always have a few folks pushing and no one makes a stink about it as long as you line up at the back and don't get in anyone's way. I'm telling myself that despite how slow I'll be, it will still be a PR - a stroller PR :)
Showing posts with label strength training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strength training. Show all posts
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Snaps for the Family that trains together
Woo Hoo!! I made my goals this week!
It was by the skin of my teeth, but I did it!! I left it all til the end of the week which isn't ideal for training, but Hey!! I did it!!! I walk/ran on Thursday and Friday, then today I did my 3 mile "long" run. (Which is almost embarrassing to say since 3 hardly qualifies as long in any sense of the word.)
Bryan and I both wanted to ride, so we tried the family workout. We've done it once before and it was quite successful. We take both bikes, the jogging stroller and Gremlin to the River Trail and then take turns - while one person rides, the other runs with the Gremlin. We meet back at the car at a predetermined time and switch. Today I did a 30 minute bike ride first, then pushed the Gremlin for my 3 miles. He was a little fussy when he and I first started, but it was nap time so he eventually gave it up and fell asleep. It was a beautiful, uncharacteristic August day for Arkansas, temps in the 70s, sunny and not too humid. I felt pretty good on my run, but I need to get my butt used to being on a bike again. I kept shifting my weight and getting out of the saddle while trying to find a comfy spot to put my butt bones. One would think that biking would be more comfy with the extra natural padding my pregnancy added .... ummm not so much. I also totally wimped out on the one hill I encountered and had to get off half-way up and push. I had the bike in the lowest gear and thought I could manage, but when I realized I was practically motionless, I decided to clip out before I fell over.
In any case, I'm glad that I made my goals for the week. I'm thankful for a nice brick workout and say the whole family deserves snaps for working out together!!!
It was by the skin of my teeth, but I did it!! I left it all til the end of the week which isn't ideal for training, but Hey!! I did it!!! I walk/ran on Thursday and Friday, then today I did my 3 mile "long" run. (Which is almost embarrassing to say since 3 hardly qualifies as long in any sense of the word.)
Bryan and I both wanted to ride, so we tried the family workout. We've done it once before and it was quite successful. We take both bikes, the jogging stroller and Gremlin to the River Trail and then take turns - while one person rides, the other runs with the Gremlin. We meet back at the car at a predetermined time and switch. Today I did a 30 minute bike ride first, then pushed the Gremlin for my 3 miles. He was a little fussy when he and I first started, but it was nap time so he eventually gave it up and fell asleep. It was a beautiful, uncharacteristic August day for Arkansas, temps in the 70s, sunny and not too humid. I felt pretty good on my run, but I need to get my butt used to being on a bike again. I kept shifting my weight and getting out of the saddle while trying to find a comfy spot to put my butt bones. One would think that biking would be more comfy with the extra natural padding my pregnancy added .... ummm not so much. I also totally wimped out on the one hill I encountered and had to get off half-way up and push. I had the bike in the lowest gear and thought I could manage, but when I realized I was practically motionless, I decided to clip out before I fell over.In any case, I'm glad that I made my goals for the week. I'm thankful for a nice brick workout and say the whole family deserves snaps for working out together!!!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Why do my abs hate me?
Remember how yesterday I had a pleasant soreness, you know the sweet message from the muscles saying, "Thanks Jenn for thinking of us!!"
OK, I take it back. Today my abs are so sore that I can't stand up straight! I only did like 120 crunches and back in the day I did three times that many. Apparently, they decided to say "screw you." And I can't even take my miracle ibuprofen that cures everything ... stupid baby!
Bowling tonight should be an interesting challenge.
OK, I take it back. Today my abs are so sore that I can't stand up straight! I only did like 120 crunches and back in the day I did three times that many. Apparently, they decided to say "screw you." And I can't even take my miracle ibuprofen that cures everything ... stupid baby!
Bowling tonight should be an interesting challenge.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Welcome Back Sore Muscles!
I woke up this morning with that lovely soreness you get after a workout. Not so bad that I can't lift my arms above my head, but enough to know that I gave my muscles some challenge.
I finally got off my butt yesterday and headed to the gym. I know that I'm definitely needing to work on my cardio, but I'm also concerned about getting my body strong for the physical stresses that an extra 25 pounds are going to cause (though I'm only up 2 pounds so far). When I was working out with my trainer Cindy in Columbia, I had a great strength training regimen going on, but since starting to travel it's been nearly impossible to keep that up. Now that I'm settled in one place and have a gym membership, there's no excuse for that. I did some free weights and focused on the arms and legs then hit the mat for some abdominal work (oh my poor stomach muscles, you have no idea how ruined you're going to get!). I took it easy and just did two sets of my old routines because I knew that if I wasn't able to move my arms or walk today, it wouldn't be productive.
My plan is to strength train twice a week and start adding some abdominal work in more frequently since I really need to get that area as strong as possible. I do have a Pregnancy Fitness book kindly lent to me by Merk that I'm consulting just to see if there is anything I should avoid (exercises where I'm flat on my back) and how to modify as I get farther along.
I'm going to add cardio as I can, but probably focus more on walking, using the elliptical and stair climber. If I haven't really been running the past few months, it doesn't seem like it's the brightest thing to start pushing when I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I will be using my heart rate monitor and keeping things in a nice upper range of zone 2. We'll see if my personal motivation keeps up!
I finally got off my butt yesterday and headed to the gym. I know that I'm definitely needing to work on my cardio, but I'm also concerned about getting my body strong for the physical stresses that an extra 25 pounds are going to cause (though I'm only up 2 pounds so far). When I was working out with my trainer Cindy in Columbia, I had a great strength training regimen going on, but since starting to travel it's been nearly impossible to keep that up. Now that I'm settled in one place and have a gym membership, there's no excuse for that. I did some free weights and focused on the arms and legs then hit the mat for some abdominal work (oh my poor stomach muscles, you have no idea how ruined you're going to get!). I took it easy and just did two sets of my old routines because I knew that if I wasn't able to move my arms or walk today, it wouldn't be productive.
My plan is to strength train twice a week and start adding some abdominal work in more frequently since I really need to get that area as strong as possible. I do have a Pregnancy Fitness book kindly lent to me by Merk that I'm consulting just to see if there is anything I should avoid (exercises where I'm flat on my back) and how to modify as I get farther along.
I'm going to add cardio as I can, but probably focus more on walking, using the elliptical and stair climber. If I haven't really been running the past few months, it doesn't seem like it's the brightest thing to start pushing when I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I will be using my heart rate monitor and keeping things in a nice upper range of zone 2. We'll see if my personal motivation keeps up!
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