Workout #87 of 2012 ~ Total Body Pilates

I decided to give Total Body Pilates a try and boy did this workout make me even more aware of my hip soreness.  Obviously, I know that pilates work your core, but I did not think about my hips being a part of my core.  Oh well.  Next time my hips are sore, I will remember to not do pilates.

XOXO,

Workout #86 of 2012 ~ Beginner Yoga

I am sooooooooooo sore from running.  My hamstrings and hips are ridiculously sore.  BUT, my knees and ankles are just fine :).  I know that I cannot run everyday--my joints would revolt--but once a week is better than never and I will take it!

Anyways, tonight I did Beginner Yoga because I knew it would give my muscles a good stretch.  I am debating about doing some pilates here in a minute.  We'll see...

XOXO,

A little motivation for Monday, May 7th

If it's important to you you'll find a way, if not you'll find an excuse.

I know I've used it before, but it goes so perfectly for my workouts right now.  I'm doing everything in my power to make running possible.  This includes taking glucosamine chondroitin and icing after cardio workouts.

XOXO,

Workout #85 of 2012 ~ Ripped in 30 Week 1

Yes, I am crazy.  Yes, I did workout again.  I am behind on my workouts so I was determined to get in 2-3 different things today.  I already got cardio and circuit training (Ripped in 30 Week 1) and hopefully will get in some yoga later.

XOXO,

Workout #84 of 2012 ~ RUNNING!!!!

I have been taking my glucosamine chondroitin for awhile now along with some calcium supplements and finally today could not wait any longer to try to run.  I considered doing the C25K week 1 workout 1 but I was DYING to see just how far I could run without stopping having gotten most of my cardio workouts from the elliptical and circuit training.

At first, it was liberating.  If felt so good to be running.  I remembered why I wanted to do this so badly.  I used a running app called MaypMyRun which uses GPS to track your route.  It lets you know when you complete each mile and tells you your pace.  Mile 1 was not bad.  I was actually surprised at how soon the app let me know I had completed my first mile.  The next half mile was tough and I did walk for about 15 seconds at the 1.5 mile mark but knew how badly I wanted to at least reach 2 miles, so I pushed on.  At the 2-mile mark my pace was 11:24 minute mile.  I tried to keep running at that point but my body revolted.  My knees, ankles, hips, butt were all hurting and I began to have trouble bringing my heart rate down.  I am out of practice having to pace myself and think I was running faster than maybe I should at this point.  So I decided to count my success at 2 miles and walked home (taking a shorter route than I had originally planned).  Seeing as how the final total was 2.7 miles, I now know that my original route was easily over 3 miles--good to know.  My average pace even with the walking was 12:18 minute mile.  I am pretty proud of that :).

I hope to get in a few more outdoor runs before Brady deploys, but plan to do the C25K program with the Ease-into-5K app.  I think my body needs me to ease back into this.

And now to ice my joints.  Otherwise, my plan to continue running will be cut short.

XOXO,

Workout 83 of 2012 - Ripped in 30 Week 1

I haven't been as diligent with my workouts this week.  I have had perfect or low bloodsugar a lot this week, making it impossible to workout.  I know it's an excuse but I can't help it.  Last night I decreased my basal rates and thus was able to workout tonight without a problem :).

Tonight I did Ripped in 30 Week 1,  and I am happy to say that even after a couple of weeks with less workouts I haven't lost too much strength.  This workout was pretty easy--as it should be at this point for me.

XOXO,

Workout #82 of 2012

Tonight I did 2.75 miles in 35 minutes on the elliptical and supposedly burned 344 calories.  I would have stayed on longer but alas low bloodsugar decided to cut my workout short.

Update: we found out last night that my husband will be deploying in 2 weeks.  We are handling it as best as can be expected.  Thank goodness I can workout.  It helps me work through my worries!

XOXO,