Monday, August 2, 2010
First Face Plant
Although this is months old, I still had to share. My baby had her first face plant. Thankfully Sammie has yet to have this happen, but not our little Brenna, our little adventure, lead with her head, no hands in front of her girl. This girl, has no fear, and knows no limits. As much as it pains me to watch her bruise and bump her beautiful little self up right now, I can't help but hope that she keeps this same confidence and attack for life in all that she sets out to do...
The Run - The Results
My first "competitive" run was yesterday. I have been training for it, running outsdie 3 to 4 times a week trying to build up my endurance and adjust to running outside, and on average go about 3 miles. Yesterday's run however was for 5 miles. Needless to say I'm sure, I was starting to panic about my ability to finish, and was hoping and praying not to come in dead last, which became my two main goals. I said that I wasn't going to worry about time, but in my head I was secretly praying to finish below 1 hour 15 minutes, or roughly a 15 min pace.
There is something to be said for adrenaline. Not only did I finish, and not finish last, but I managed to finish at 1 hour 3 minutes, running around a 12 minute 43 second pace, which is admittedly slow, but for me, is my best pace ever. I felt great, and can't wait to do another. I had the wonderful support at the race of my fellow runners - Dad, Karen, Rachel, and Jamie, and our own personal cheering section, Mom. Thanks to all of you! I couldn't have done it without you! Pictures to follow soon!
There is something to be said for adrenaline. Not only did I finish, and not finish last, but I managed to finish at 1 hour 3 minutes, running around a 12 minute 43 second pace, which is admittedly slow, but for me, is my best pace ever. I felt great, and can't wait to do another. I had the wonderful support at the race of my fellow runners - Dad, Karen, Rachel, and Jamie, and our own personal cheering section, Mom. Thanks to all of you! I couldn't have done it without you! Pictures to follow soon!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
July Challenge - Results
Here are the results of my July challenge, it did not go as hoped. I did not work out for 31 days straight as planned, as a matter of fact, I started off HORRIBLY slow… and did nothing for the first five days but celebrate the 4th with great (but not healthy) food…
1 – Nada
2 – Nada
3 – Nada and I ate badly at a great BBQ
4 – Nada and again ate badly
5 – Nada
6 – Yoga Meltdown challenge (and let me tell you, Ole Jillian is not messing around…)
7 – Ab Challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
8 – Yoga Challenge
9 – Ab challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
10 – Yoga Challenge and 15.5 mile bike ride (which left my back and butt in agony for two days…)
11 – Nada (gave my poor back a break after the day before)
12 – Ab Challenge and ran 1.2 miles (would have been longer if not for the thunder and lightning that started .5 mile in, boo)
13 – 1 hour weight training at the gym – arms, legs, core
14 – Yoga Challenge
15 – Ab Challenge, Run 3 Miles
16 – Yoga Challenge
17 – Run 3 Miles
18 – Yoga Challenge
19 – Ab Challenge, Run 2.5 Miles
20 – Yoga Challenge
21 – ab challenge, 3 mile Run
22 – Nada
23 – 2.75 Mile Run
24 – Nada
25 – Nada – came home sick as a dog!
26 – Nada – still sick
27 – Nada – sensing a pattern, so pathetic…
28 – Nada
29 – 2.75 mile run
30 – Yoga Challenge
31 – Yoga Challenge
So the results are 19 of 31 days I worked out; I won’t call it a failure, cause working out period is success, but I blew it on the challenge front this month. I have discovered that while the Yoga Meltdown was a good workout and I think benefited my balance and flexibility, I get very bored with video work outs.
Today is my first official run, the Flat Five. I’m nowhere near where I thought I would be for this run as far as training goes, so I hope to finish, without making a fool of myself.
Next up, the August Challenge! Same idea as the month before, alternating regular work outs with an additional challenge; this month’s focus, buns & thighs!
1 – Nada
2 – Nada
3 – Nada and I ate badly at a great BBQ
4 – Nada and again ate badly
5 – Nada
6 – Yoga Meltdown challenge (and let me tell you, Ole Jillian is not messing around…)
7 – Ab Challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
8 – Yoga Challenge
9 – Ab challenge and 2.7 mile run/walk
10 – Yoga Challenge and 15.5 mile bike ride (which left my back and butt in agony for two days…)
11 – Nada (gave my poor back a break after the day before)
12 – Ab Challenge and ran 1.2 miles (would have been longer if not for the thunder and lightning that started .5 mile in, boo)
13 – 1 hour weight training at the gym – arms, legs, core
14 – Yoga Challenge
15 – Ab Challenge, Run 3 Miles
16 – Yoga Challenge
17 – Run 3 Miles
18 – Yoga Challenge
19 – Ab Challenge, Run 2.5 Miles
20 – Yoga Challenge
21 – ab challenge, 3 mile Run
22 – Nada
23 – 2.75 Mile Run
24 – Nada
25 – Nada – came home sick as a dog!
26 – Nada – still sick
27 – Nada – sensing a pattern, so pathetic…
28 – Nada
29 – 2.75 mile run
30 – Yoga Challenge
31 – Yoga Challenge
So the results are 19 of 31 days I worked out; I won’t call it a failure, cause working out period is success, but I blew it on the challenge front this month. I have discovered that while the Yoga Meltdown was a good workout and I think benefited my balance and flexibility, I get very bored with video work outs.
Today is my first official run, the Flat Five. I’m nowhere near where I thought I would be for this run as far as training goes, so I hope to finish, without making a fool of myself.
Next up, the August Challenge! Same idea as the month before, alternating regular work outs with an additional challenge; this month’s focus, buns & thighs!
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