Couch to 5k 2013 - W4D1

Couch to 5k Week 4 Day 1
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 4 Minutes, Walk 2 Minutes, Run 6 Minutes, Walk 3 Minutes, Run 4 Minutes - 19 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

Gorgeous morning out there!

Warm Up - 5 Minutes (.33)
Run 4 Minutes, Walk 2 Minutes, Run 6 Minutes, Walk 3 Minutes, Run 4 Minutes - 19 Minutes (2.01)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes (.34)

I almost quit in the middle of my first run.  I'm exhausted.  It was a busy 5 days at work and with yard work this weekend and trying to spend time with the family and not really sleeping...ugh...I'm pooped.  BUT I did it.  Even though I thought it was super slow, it wasn't.  This round of C25K is really helping to improve my pace!  Finished it up with my BodBot strength stuff and kazam...done for the day :)

Now, for some more yard work before the crummy weather hits again!

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W3D3

Couch to 5k Week 3 Day 3
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 3 Minutes, Walk 2 Minutes, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 2 Minutes - 17 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

Sun was shining so OF COURSE I had to do this outside, right?!?

Warm Up - 5 Minutes (.32)
Run 3 Minutes, Walk 2 Minutes, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 2 Minutes - 17 Minutes (1.54)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes (.32)

It was pretty windy out there!  I felt okay during my workout, but I felt like I was having some trouble pushing myself to run at that higher pace.  After seeing that my overall distance was only .01 mile shorter compared to running on the treadmill this week, I was satisfied with the run.  I realized that I was probably having less trouble pushing to that higher speed and more trouble staying consistent with my speed.  I'm sure I had some firecracker moments in there, but I also know that I had some slower speeds, too...

I had a bunch of weight stuff to do from my BodBot, so that got done, too.  Glad tomorrow is a rest day (from running, anyway)!

I'm really hoping that this C25K redo (along with BodBot stuff) is serving its purpose...

Have a great rest of your Friday!

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W3D2

Couch to 5k Week 3 Day 2
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 3 Minutes, Walk 2 Minutes, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 2 Minutes - 17 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

I wanted to run outside today before I had my coffee, etc (thought I'd feel productive).  I was freezing during my warm up and it was really windy, so I came inside and treadmill-ed the rest of it :)

Warm Up - 5 Minutes (.35 miles)

Run 3 Min. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 2 Min. @ 4.3 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.6 mph, Walk 2 Min. @ 4.3 mph
Run 3 Min. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 2 Min. @ 4.3 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.7 mph (1.56)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4.3 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.2 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4 mph (.35)

After, I did some strength/weight stuff and that was that.  Now, to shower and have my coffee!!!  Have a great day!!!

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W3D1

Couch to 5k Week 3 Day 1
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 3 Minutes, Walk 2 Minutes, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 2 Minutes - 15 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

I was sore from yesterday, but decided to get a jump on this weeks runs!

Warm Up - 5 Minutes - 1 Min. @ 4 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph (.34)
Run 3 Min. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph
Run 3 Min. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 2 Min. @ 4.3 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.7 mph (1.55)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4 mph (.34 miles)

It went pretty well.  I was glad I pushed myself through running at 7.5 mph for a longer period of time.  It is tough for me because I am normally slower than dirt, but I'm glad I'm doing it.

XOXO

I Forgot To Mention...

I realized now that I never officially made an announcement on my blog.  After years and years and years...

I GOT INTO NURSING SCHOOL!!!

I found out almost a month ago.  I start in this Fall 2013 and it is a program that will have me graduating in May 2015, ready to take my boards to be an RN.  I'm really excited, but I also know that the next two years are going to be tough for me and my family.  I couldn't be luckier, however, with the family I have.  I know I am going to be supported the entire way and I will be glad when I've finally accomplished the goal and can check the item off of my Bucket List.

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W2D3

Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 3
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 60 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds - 26 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

I got it done outside this evening in the windy, rainy weather with the snow covered sidewalks (grrr...it is mid-April!).

Warm Up - 5 Minutes (.34 miles)
Run 60 Sec., Walk 90 Sec., Run 90 Sec., Walk 90 Sec. (2.45 miles)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes (.36 miles)

I didn't live up to my promise.  I did not finish the week by Friday as I had said I would.  Friday, Lilly begged to spend the day with me and I COULD NOT tell her know.  Aside from that, my rib issues were flaring up and I was worried about making it worse.  Eventually, Lee told me I was pushing too hard and to give myself a day to heal.  Saturday, I woke up with terrible back pain/high rib pain and we were gone all day, so the run didn't happen.  We have been gone all day today, too, but I was feeling pretty good and told myself that I needed to STOP. MAKING. EXCUSES. when I didn't have any.  My rib pain was gone and my back pain was mostly gone, so I got my ass out there and ran.  It was rainy.  It was windy.  But I did my run/walk workout and I'm glad :)

Have a great Sunday evening!

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W2D2

Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 2
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 60 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds - 26 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

I almost skipped this run because I felt SO lazy and blah today, especially with it looking like THIS outside!

Mid-April in MN...Bean is NEVER going to get to play in her cottage!

Warm Up - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.2 mph (.33 miles)
Run 60 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph (x4)
Run 60 Sec. @ 8 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.7 mph (2.48 miles)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4 mph (.34 miles)

Point is, I got it done and I'm still improving over where I was before.  I'm really trying to push myself through all this "I don't want to do it" and "I'm just going to do an easy run", but it is becoming difficult.  Maybe tomorrow I can just make myself do it first thing in the morning, eh?  Reward myself with my coffee???

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W2D1

Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 1
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 60 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds, Run 90 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds - 26 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

Did it...


Warm Up - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.2 mph (.33 miles)
Run 60 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.2, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph (x4)
Run 60 Sec. @ 8 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph, Run 90 Sec. @ 7.5 mph (x1) (2.45 miles)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4 mph (.34 miles)

Started off a bit rough, but went okay after a bit.  My right knee was getting a little tight, but it was fine.  I REALLY wanted to kick down my runs to, like, 7 mph, but I'm doing this to push myself so I wouldn't let my fat finger poke just the 7 on the tread.  I did it!

Have a nice day.

XOXO

And I spent a good chunk of that 5k thinking about what happened yesterday.  I don't even know how to process how screwed up people are...

Boston

What the fuck is wrong with people?

*Prayers*

Couch to 5k 2013 - W1D3

Couch to 5k Week 1 Day 3
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 60 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds - 21 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

I've been putting this run off for a few days because I've been having some knee issues thanks to pushing myself a bit and then some of my leg strength training/weights.  I went into this run saying I would take it really easy, but then I started and felt SO GOOD, so I went for it :)

Warm Up - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.2 mph (.33 miles)
Run 60 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph (x4)
Run 40 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Run 20 Sec. @ 8 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph (x2)
Run 30 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Run 30 Sec. @ 8 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4.2 mph (x2)
Run 60 Sec. @ 8 mph (x1) (1.95 miles)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes - 2 Min. @ 4.2 mph, 2 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4 mph (.34 miles)


Like I said, I felt good, so I wanted to test myself.  I followed it with the strength stuff from my BodBot schedule (though I did remove one exercise that I KNOW kills my knees).  I'm going to try to get Week 2 done by Friday, so I plan to do W2D1 tomorrow.  I can do it!

Have a lovely week!

XOXO

Ball Pit

This made me smile and, for some reason, get a little teary...




XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W1D2

Couch to 5k Week 1 Day 2
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 60 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds - 21 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY didn't want to do this.  Day 2 and I'm already dreading it?  Ugh...I had a very busy day yesterday with Bean and I slept like crap.  I did it anyway and...

Warm Up - 5 Minutes - 3 Min. @ 4 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.2 mph (.33 miles)
Run 45 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Run 15 Sec. @ 8mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4 mph (x4)
Run 40 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Run 20 Sec. @ 8 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4.2 mph (x3)
Run 30 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Run 30 Sec. @ 8 mph, Walk 90 Sec. @ 4.2 mph (x1)
Run 15 Sec. @ 7.5 mph, Run 30 Sec. @ 8 mph, Run 15 Sec. @ 8.5 mph (x1)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes - 1 Min. @ 4.3 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.2 mph, 1 Min. @ 4.1 mph, 1 Min. @ 4, 1 Min. @ 3.9 mph (.33 miles)

I hit some button in the middle of my run/walk cycle (I think I turned it into one of the preset workouts) and it reset my time and mileage!  GRRR!!!  I have no idea my mileage for the run/walk portion...total bummer...

I was happy, though, with this run and am glad I did it.  I was able to run for longer at faster speeds than the W1D1 workout, so that is a major positive!  KEEP IT UP!

XOXO

Couch to 5k 2013 - W1D1

Couch to 5k Week 1 Day 1
Warm Up - 5 Minutes
Run 60 Seconds, Walk 90 Seconds - 21 Minutes
Cool Down - 5 Minutes

It went really well.  I did it on the treadmill and this is how it went...

Warm Up - 5 Minutes @ 4 mph (.33 miles)
Run 60 Seconds @ 7.5 mph, Walk 90 Seconds @ 4 mph (1.93 miles)
Cool Down - 5 Minutes @ 4-4.2 mph (.34 miles)

For my last three run segments, I ran at 7.5 for a bit and then bopped it up to 8 (and 8.5 during part of the last run).  I felt really good during this workout and it gives me hope that I can get close to where I was once again.  I will be able to go out for easy 3 mile runs again!

Join me and lets get this thing done :)

XOXO

Couch to 5k Redo

I want my running stamina back.

I also want my speed back.

I've come up with the idea to redo the Couch-To-5k program again.  Since I can still run about 2 miles if I have to, I figured this would help me build my speed and stamina again.  I'll be using the Ease into 5k App because that is what I used last time.

I'm REALLY trying to get back into a habit with this, but I just feel so worn down and lazy all the time now...ugh...

I'm making this a commitment, damnit!  And I will even come up with some sort of punishment if I don't finish it in the 8 weeks.

Start: Today! April 8, 2013
Finish: By June 2nd, 2013

I do have a 5k to run on May 12th, but still...maybe I will be motivated to run more than 3 times a week (hopefully).

Here we go...I'm doing this!

XOXO