Wife of an avid runner.

Walked .5 mile ran 3 miles.  I was lazy today and didn't speed it up at all or do any incline but I did finish what I was supposed to do.  I will also try my test for 100 push-ups after I rest a little today.  I will update it later with how I did.

-Evening update-

My arms are now jello.  I guess I completed the 100 push-ups.  My youngest (21 months) thought it was funny to crawl under me as soon as I went up with a push-up and then I wouldn't be able to go back down again.  He didn't start doing this until I had done about 70 push-ups.  I actually go through the first 50 pretty easily and it was getting quite a bit harder by 70 so it made it that much more annoying.  I had to stop after each 10 at 70 for a few seconds to put him on the couch.  At least he wasn't trying to climb on my back like he sometimes does.  I was very, very tired by 100 and very shaky but I think it counts.  On Monday I want to start the challenge over but do regular push-ups instead of girly ones...we'll see how that goes.  But WOOHOO!  I did it!  And to think that I could barely do 9 when I started.

Did basic Windsor Pilates today (20 min workout) and 10 min of Aerobic exercise.

Did the advanced Windsor Pilates today.  I think this will really help me to stretch my muscles longer and looser and gain core strength.

Walked .5 and ran 4.  Had to do it on the treadmill today because Matt had a race and then has to go to work.  I guess it's just as well because I hate to run in the snow.  I listened to Conference while running.  I hate having two days, Thur. and Fri. where I don't run at all so I don't get to log any miles but I guess it's still best to follow my training plan and I need the rest and to work on other areas to really improve.  

Well, chugging right along.  I decided today that I would speed up my treadmill work just a little.  I always run at 5 but today I did 5.3.  Yes, a wimpy .3 increase but "slow and steady...".  I also added the 1/2 mile that Hal Higdon said to add making it a 3.5 mile run and .5 mile walk.  I did manage to run the whole thing at the slightly higher speed.  For some reason it is easier for me to run faster outside than on the treadmill, probably just in my mind.

Today was a 2 mile run or crosstraining day.  I ran 2 miles and walked .5.  I decided to start working on hills a little so I did my normal 5mph pace but did the 1st mile at 1% incline and the 2nd mile at 2% incline.  Felt like a good workout since I am totally not used to hills but I pushed myself to finish it without changing the speed or incline.

I've had a cold the past few days and I could really feel it on my run today.  My lungs really burned and I had a hard time finishing the run but I made it.  I just did 3.5 at 5mph and walked .5.  My lungs still hurt and I'm coughing a lot now but I'm glad I was able to do it regardless.  I'm learning how to push through discomforts more and not just wimp out and give up like I used to do.

Rest day so just did my basic Windsor Pilates. Glad it was a rest day because my cough has gotten really bad and I feel crummy.

Cross training day so I did Windsor Pilates Accelerated Sculpting.  I am still sick but not quite as bad as yesterday.  I sure hope I'm able to do my 5 mile run tomorrow.

Wow, to date this is the longest I've ever run at one time.  I am still sick and didn't want to run but I did it anyways and that feels like an accomplishment.  Matt had to go to work today so it was on the treadmill.  Luckily we rented "Bedtime Stories" so I had a new movie to watch while running.  I walked .5 miles and ran 5 at 5mph.  At about 4 miles I got a bad lung cramp and had to stop and take a few deep breaths then I started back up again.  When my cramp came back I just pushed on my ribs and kept running.  So regardless of my bad cough, my bruised toe and having to be on the treadmill for my long run, all I can say is "I made it, I made it, I made it!"

Ran 3.5 and walked .5.  Did the running at a measly 5mph on the treadmill.  My legs seemed more tired today...maybe from our good 1.5 mile hike we did yesterday as a family.  Hopefully tomorrow I can do some more speed work.

TM again as usual.  Decided to go a little faster today.  Ran 2 miles at 6mph and walked .5 miles.  Really had to push myself to keep going at the faster speed for the whole 2 miles but I made it so I am improving.

Well, today was my birthday so I decided to change my running schedule a little to make today my day of rest and tomorrow my run day.  I decided not to work out at all.  After lying in bed tonight for a few minutes I just couldn't stand not exercising at all and I got up and did my basic pilates followed by push-ups and crunches.  I think I'm hooked on the exercise now.

For push-ups I started over the 100 push-up challenge with regular form push-ups.  I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish though because they hurt my wrists and my back.  I'll try again in a few days.  On sit-ups I am still on week 6, day 1, column 3.  These I did ok on and should be able to complete the 200 next week.

Ran 3.5, walked .5.  I watched the original Winnie the Pooh with the kids while running.  It's been a while since I've seen that one, it brought back memories.

Did my accelerated sculpting pilates workout (50 min.)  

Had to go on the treadmill for my long run again today.  Matt has been working constantly lately so I just have to do what I have to do.  Ran 5 miles at 5mph and walked 1/2 mile.  I still can't believe I'm actually up to 5 miles now!  I guess that makes me a runner.

I just haven't been feeling quit right today.  My ears are ringing and feel plugged and I'm dizzy.  I put off running until about 4 and decided if I didn't do it soon I wasn't going to get it done because I am only feeling worse, not better.  Did my 4 mile run at 5mph and my .5 mile walk.  Didn't seem too bad while running, or at least I didn't notice my ears as much.  Hope this goes away soon.

I was supposed to do a 2 mile run today but Matt forgot to take the videos back to the video store so I walked there with the kids and let them pick out a wii game to play.  We then walked to the grocery store and I got them ice cream sandwiches and got myself an apple.  We ate those at the store and the kids wanted more treats so I bought grapes, string cheese and some cumquats to eat on the way home.  It was our first time trying cumquats, they were sour at first but got sweeter and were actually pretty good.  We got a lot of sun and it wore me out way more than just a normal run would have.

I must have some sort of bug.  My stomach has been cramping today.  I tried to do the whole 4 mile run but had to walk part of it and stop a few times to go to the bathroom.  I did get my whole goal distance done even though it wasn't all at a running pace.  I hope I feel better by Sat so I can do my long run.

Did my basic pilates workout

Did my advanced sculpting pilates.

Ok, so I did my long run today.  The longest that I've ever run yet and it had to be on the boring treadmill.  I listened to a book on tape and ignored my kids' yelling and crying.  I've been moody today anyways so I really needed to just think about myself and running.  I really wish I could've gone outside and just got away from it all.  Oh well.  The story was good and I just tried to get lost in it but I was actually getting pretty tired pretty fast.  I felt like I had to push myself, I mean really push myself just to get to 4.5 miles.  It took a lot just to pick up my feet and put one in front of the other but I kept going.  Then at 5.25 my cd ended and of course I couldn't stop to get the next one or I know I would never start again.  I feel good now that I'm done but especially during that last .75 miles I was really thinking "I am not a runner."  Maybe next time I won't be so cranky to start with and it will go better.

Ran 4 walked .5.  Nothing exciting.

Tried to run it at a bit of a faster pace but I waited to late to run.  I've started putting off running until after the kids are in bed at night and it's a lot harder.  I'm going to try and go back to 1st thing in the morning again tomorrow.  I did some of it at 6mph and some at 5.5 but most was at my normal 5mph pace.

I ran first thing in the morning and it was definitely easier.  I also walked to the park today with the kids but I won't count that.

Today was cross-training day.  For my exercise today I picked to mow the lawn.  Man was that a workout.  It took me about 3 hours.