So last night was an interesting and pleasant surprise. First of all I cannot believe I made it to the gym. My sister got a little sick and since she is preggo I decided I would go and take care of her while the husband was out...just in case. So she decided she wanted cheese sticks and cheese ravioli for dinner. Well first off cheese is my weakness. I ate so much cheese last night it was ridiculous. I'm sitting on the couch at 8:30 and I was so full and had no motivation to go to the gym. My clothes were in my car and all I had to do was change. Finally my sister said are you not going to the gym? So I popped up, got my clothes and went. I got there at around 8:45 and headed for the track. I had in my mind I would run 3 miles. I start running, and at a pretty slow pace, but who cares. I made it to three miles and you know what, I just kept on running. Why not run 3.5 more laps and make it 3.5 miles. So that's what I did. I ran 3.5 miles total. It felt great. I am shooting for 4.5 this weekend now that I made 3.5 last night. Hopefully on Thursday I can do 4. Since I have ran so many days in a row I am going to take the night off and just walk a couple of miles with my sister tonight. My dogs need some exercise too. Its a gorgeous day outside so get up, get out, and be active!! Its all mental!! Have a great day everybody.
Until Tomorrow....Just Keep Running
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Day 29: Can't touch this....
Had a little Vanilla Ice in my head this morning for some reason, so I decided to honor him in my title today! Lame i know but who cares. So whats up with this weather being all hot again. I don't particularly like it. I love the sunshine, but I wish it was a few degrees cooler! Anyways, at least its not snowing...ugh I hate winter.
I'm starting to feel a little more like myself! Over the weekend I did well. I ran 3 miles on Saturday, and 3 on Sunday! It felt great! Yesterday was a strength and stretch day so I did awesome abs at the gym I workout at and ran a mile after that. I know I wasn't suppose to run, but I did it anyways! I also did some arm workouts as well. Today is going to be another 3 mile day. I'm a little worried its going to be a challenge just because I'm not going to be running until late in the day. I have a night class tonight that doesn't get out until 8:15 so that is going to put me running at around 9. But its fine, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do! I would really like to run the actual 10K course one day this weekend! Sunday would probably be the best day. I'm not going to kill myself and I may have to walk once I get to 4 miles but I would love to run it just to see what its like! I'll let you know how it goes.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. And apparently today is National Think Positive Day, so everyone kick Negative Nancy out of the office and bring in Positive Patty for the day! Have a good one.
Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running
I'm starting to feel a little more like myself! Over the weekend I did well. I ran 3 miles on Saturday, and 3 on Sunday! It felt great! Yesterday was a strength and stretch day so I did awesome abs at the gym I workout at and ran a mile after that. I know I wasn't suppose to run, but I did it anyways! I also did some arm workouts as well. Today is going to be another 3 mile day. I'm a little worried its going to be a challenge just because I'm not going to be running until late in the day. I have a night class tonight that doesn't get out until 8:15 so that is going to put me running at around 9. But its fine, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do! I would really like to run the actual 10K course one day this weekend! Sunday would probably be the best day. I'm not going to kill myself and I may have to walk once I get to 4 miles but I would love to run it just to see what its like! I'll let you know how it goes.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. And apparently today is National Think Positive Day, so everyone kick Negative Nancy out of the office and bring in Positive Patty for the day! Have a good one.
Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running
Friday, September 9, 2011
Day 25: Ahhhh, much better
Good Day everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful day thus far! The sun is shining, somewhat, and the weather is a little warmer! I'm hoping for some good weather tomorrow....its TAILGATING time! Haha its sad that we (WKU) refer to the football season home opener as the "First Tailgate" and not the first football game. Oh well, what do you expect us to say since we haven't been the greatest the last couple of years? BUT, after last weeks game, I feel like this year could be a little different.
Oh yea...random shout out to COBB last night....wow! BIG BLUE NATION!
Anyways, enough of the random chat, lets get to business. Yesterday was a much better day than the day before. I made it to 2.5 yesterday, with much more ease than the day before. I could have went 3 but I'm taking it slow and I lifted legs. I know it only took my about 24 minutes to run, according to the clock, bc for some reason my Speedometer app was saying I was running negative MPH yesterday lol. I ran on the track in the gym because the whole stationary running in place on a treadmill thing is terrible, and with this cold weather, I don't want to run outside quite yet still having chest congestion. I thought that for being sick that I ran at a decent pace. Granted I totally got lapped by some kid who was wearing a black shirt with navy shorts that had USA Hilfiger on the butt, but other than that it was good. I had to mention that because I hate it when guys do this. I hate black with navy...get with it, and white and gray...just can't stand it. But since it is the beginning of the school year you see a lot of characters at the gym attempting to workout. I mean I applaud their effort but a lot of these people need help. Half the girls are just sitting on the machines texting (annoying), there are people wearing swimming trunks, sandals...just all freaks me out. HAHA hopefully these people will flood out with weeks to come.
After my run (which I did with a cough drop in my mouth the whole time) I lifted legs. I did squats, leg press, leg curls, leg extension, hip adduction, and hip abduction. So lets just say I felt very productive yesterday. Proud of myself! I still plan on running today, tomorrow before tailgating hopefully, and on Sunday. I am going to shoot for 3 today. I think I can do it!
Well I hope everyone has a pleasant day and I hope your college football team wins this weekend whoever it may be. GO TOPS!!
Until tomorrow...Just keep running!
Oh yea...random shout out to COBB last night....wow! BIG BLUE NATION!
Anyways, enough of the random chat, lets get to business. Yesterday was a much better day than the day before. I made it to 2.5 yesterday, with much more ease than the day before. I could have went 3 but I'm taking it slow and I lifted legs. I know it only took my about 24 minutes to run, according to the clock, bc for some reason my Speedometer app was saying I was running negative MPH yesterday lol. I ran on the track in the gym because the whole stationary running in place on a treadmill thing is terrible, and with this cold weather, I don't want to run outside quite yet still having chest congestion. I thought that for being sick that I ran at a decent pace. Granted I totally got lapped by some kid who was wearing a black shirt with navy shorts that had USA Hilfiger on the butt, but other than that it was good. I had to mention that because I hate it when guys do this. I hate black with navy...get with it, and white and gray...just can't stand it. But since it is the beginning of the school year you see a lot of characters at the gym attempting to workout. I mean I applaud their effort but a lot of these people need help. Half the girls are just sitting on the machines texting (annoying), there are people wearing swimming trunks, sandals...just all freaks me out. HAHA hopefully these people will flood out with weeks to come.
After my run (which I did with a cough drop in my mouth the whole time) I lifted legs. I did squats, leg press, leg curls, leg extension, hip adduction, and hip abduction. So lets just say I felt very productive yesterday. Proud of myself! I still plan on running today, tomorrow before tailgating hopefully, and on Sunday. I am going to shoot for 3 today. I think I can do it!
Well I hope everyone has a pleasant day and I hope your college football team wins this weekend whoever it may be. GO TOPS!!
Until tomorrow...Just keep running!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Day 24: Long time no Blog!
Hey All! I hope you are having a wonderful day! Well I'm FINALLY back at it. After being sick for two weeks and having to go back to the doctor this past Monday, they have given me enough steroids to get me going again! Thanks Goodness!
Well yesterday was my first day back in the gym. I was very scared and worried about what my performance would be. Before I got sick I could run 3 miles with ease and push myself hard I could probably have gotten 4. I went in yesterday planning to run 3 and at 2 my body couldn't handle it anymore. I was coughing up a lung. Since all of my sickness moved to my chest, this has made it a lot harder to get over. So after the run I went to to the weight room and hit some weights and abs to get a little extra workout in. I plan on continuing to run DAILY until I get back to where I need to. I have actually considered doing two-a-days (running in the morning as well as the afternoon) but I'm not sure yet. I'm bummed that I ran so bad yesterday, but I have only been on this new medicine for 3 days so hopefully, fingers crossed, I'll be completely back to normal by Sunday and I can get a fresh start and get back at it hard. According to my training program by midwestfit.com I should be running 4 miles by Sunday of this week. I really think I can do it, if not, I'm going to try not to get frustrated and keep pushing. I mean its not like I planned on getting sick.
Weird side note: A couple of weekends ago I went out with some friends and actually had a lot of people tell me that they had been reading my blog. So if you read, then THANK YOU, its really encouraging. I hope everyone has a great day and pray that I get my endurance back soon!
Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running!
Well yesterday was my first day back in the gym. I was very scared and worried about what my performance would be. Before I got sick I could run 3 miles with ease and push myself hard I could probably have gotten 4. I went in yesterday planning to run 3 and at 2 my body couldn't handle it anymore. I was coughing up a lung. Since all of my sickness moved to my chest, this has made it a lot harder to get over. So after the run I went to to the weight room and hit some weights and abs to get a little extra workout in. I plan on continuing to run DAILY until I get back to where I need to. I have actually considered doing two-a-days (running in the morning as well as the afternoon) but I'm not sure yet. I'm bummed that I ran so bad yesterday, but I have only been on this new medicine for 3 days so hopefully, fingers crossed, I'll be completely back to normal by Sunday and I can get a fresh start and get back at it hard. According to my training program by midwestfit.com I should be running 4 miles by Sunday of this week. I really think I can do it, if not, I'm going to try not to get frustrated and keep pushing. I mean its not like I planned on getting sick.
Weird side note: A couple of weekends ago I went out with some friends and actually had a lot of people tell me that they had been reading my blog. So if you read, then THANK YOU, its really encouraging. I hope everyone has a great day and pray that I get my endurance back soon!
Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running!
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