Today was a rest day from running, though I did not waste it :O)
I was able to do some great core work and I am beginning to up my weights on the lifting exercises :O) If I keep this up, I am going to need to purchase a weight bench .. ha !! The 50 lbs is just not enough anymore. Funniest part about that is: I started out with dumbbells that weighed a total of 10lbs. Means that in the few years that I have been exercising daily, my strength has increased!! Guess that will happen, if you persevere. Feels pretty good, when I think about where I started an where I am today. Only to keep going ... and to better myself more now.
I also was able to get in a nice belly dance workout. Let me tell you, if you do not think that belly dancing is a work out -- you are WRONG!! I have utilized this video now twice, in a few days and all I did was sweat!!! Check out this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCnJUJoalrc
I am integrating this into my weekly routines now...let's what I see changing and if I could possibly dance a lil bit like a belly dancer .. HA !!
Life needs to stay full of FUN, Laughter, and joy. How can one be free IF they do not let themselves lose every so often ???
Keep on Keeping on my dearest readers. If you are not out there changing something about you, what ARE you doing ????
PUSH ON -- PUSH ON!!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Jan. 2nd, 2012
Hello Fellow Readers!!!!
What a day !! Holy Hannah -- What a fantastic workout!!!
15.5 miles today, in the 20/25 mph winds, down by Dexter MN ( windmill are in that area ).
I have to say, that without Jennifer and Terrie, I would NOT have made it as far as I did. The last few miles were rough. I did walk some, for I was just plain ole tired. The wind wore me out -- we ran against it halfway.
Worked off around 1700 calories -- so it was worth it. Plus, I am beginning to gain base for the full marathon in May.
I am extremely happy that the ladies stuck by me, I do feel bad for holding them back, but I am grateful that they stuck it out by my side.
If I can do this - so can you !!!
Push on, Push ON!!
* Sometimes its the first step you need to see, not the entire staircase!! *
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 1st, 2012
Here we are: 2012.
I do believe that some never thought we would ever actually make it this far, yet, we did.
Today was to be a long run day, we decided to go with tomorrow. Today the winds were phenomenal, so we are trying to stay safe! We are aiming for 15 in the AM. Let's see if the MN winds die down and allow us to get it all in.
I opted to not take a rest day and I did an hour an half of exercise. I did my regular strength workout and then added a workout with belly dancing. What a workout that dancing is!!! I sweated like crazy !!!! I believe I will add this to the workouts during the week -- work the core/belly :O) I loved it!!!
Maybe that's something to add to the exercise regimen.... hmmmm
Here's my goals for 2012:
20+ races
A full marathon
PR my 5K, 8K and half times
Workout 5 to 6 days per week burning up to 1000/time
I do hope that you have made your goals and are planning on aiming HIGH for 2012!!
* Shoot for the moon, if you do not make it to the Moon, you will at least make it to amongst the stars *
Push on!!!!
I do believe that some never thought we would ever actually make it this far, yet, we did.
Today was to be a long run day, we decided to go with tomorrow. Today the winds were phenomenal, so we are trying to stay safe! We are aiming for 15 in the AM. Let's see if the MN winds die down and allow us to get it all in.
I opted to not take a rest day and I did an hour an half of exercise. I did my regular strength workout and then added a workout with belly dancing. What a workout that dancing is!!! I sweated like crazy !!!! I believe I will add this to the workouts during the week -- work the core/belly :O) I loved it!!!
Maybe that's something to add to the exercise regimen.... hmmmm
Here's my goals for 2012:
20+ races
A full marathon
PR my 5K, 8K and half times
Workout 5 to 6 days per week burning up to 1000/time
I do hope that you have made your goals and are planning on aiming HIGH for 2012!!
* Shoot for the moon, if you do not make it to the Moon, you will at least make it to amongst the stars *
Push on!!!!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
December 29th, 2011
Whoa.... major turn of events for the body!!
Last week, I put in a total of 9 miles !! YES -- 9 !! ERRRR.. here's why:
Christmas Eve night, I seem to have come down with a wee bit of a fever and a sore throat. Thinking nothing would come of it, I went to bed and rested. Next day, CHRISTMAS!, I was out with a fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, you name it !! UGH !! And it didn't completely exit the body until today!!
Yesterday, which would total 4 days of that awful bug, I worked out with my trainer and also was adjusted by the Chiro.
Today -- feel like a million bucks!! Pretty great thing, as I am running with Team RED tonight and then on Sunday I am running 15 miles!!
This year for my first day of the year, I thought I would switch it up a wee bit. Instead of doing a 5K, I am going to run 15 miles with a few ladies who have a BQ under their belt ( BQ = Boston Qualifier ). I am excited to begin running more and more with them. For this year, along with having a total of 20 races set aside for my schedule, I am also completely in my first FULL :O)
This is going to be a GREAT year!! Full of success, joy and happiness!!! I feel it in my bones!!
With all that said, I best get my things all done so that I am able to suit up for tonight and enjoy a night with the Team!! !
ONWARD fellow athletes, ONWARD!!!
* If your DREAMS do NOT scare you, they are NOT BIG enough!!! *
Last week, I put in a total of 9 miles !! YES -- 9 !! ERRRR.. here's why:
Christmas Eve night, I seem to have come down with a wee bit of a fever and a sore throat. Thinking nothing would come of it, I went to bed and rested. Next day, CHRISTMAS!, I was out with a fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, you name it !! UGH !! And it didn't completely exit the body until today!!
Yesterday, which would total 4 days of that awful bug, I worked out with my trainer and also was adjusted by the Chiro.
Today -- feel like a million bucks!! Pretty great thing, as I am running with Team RED tonight and then on Sunday I am running 15 miles!!
This year for my first day of the year, I thought I would switch it up a wee bit. Instead of doing a 5K, I am going to run 15 miles with a few ladies who have a BQ under their belt ( BQ = Boston Qualifier ). I am excited to begin running more and more with them. For this year, along with having a total of 20 races set aside for my schedule, I am also completely in my first FULL :O)
This is going to be a GREAT year!! Full of success, joy and happiness!!! I feel it in my bones!!
With all that said, I best get my things all done so that I am able to suit up for tonight and enjoy a night with the Team!! !
ONWARD fellow athletes, ONWARD!!!
* If your DREAMS do NOT scare you, they are NOT BIG enough!!! *
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Dec. 21st, 2011
I bet you think I do not exercise anymore the way I blog now a days!! OOOFFTTAA!!! Shame on me !!
Well, this week has been a bit of a trial, getting everything jammed into one week ( Meaning a trip and Christmas ). So needless to say, the exercise fell to the wasteside. UHM .. yep..throw in there a flu and a cold with two sick children. So far this week - one hour of exercise.
It's OK. There has to be a 'down' week. I will get some exercise in this weekend. :O)
Next week we begin more running and back to two to three workouts/day. Have to get in those 1000 cal workouts.
I ran 13.1 miles, to an fro Kasson from Byron, last Sunday and man it was a good run!!! Ran it with two amazing women!! Whom both have qualified for Boston. I am super pumped to run with some new ladies as well as the ones I normally run with !!
Life is amazing with all the running friends and buddies I have gained along the way.
Can not wait to get into some new routines and challenges come the beginning of 2012!!!
Push on dearest friends, Push on!!
Well, this week has been a bit of a trial, getting everything jammed into one week ( Meaning a trip and Christmas ). So needless to say, the exercise fell to the wasteside. UHM .. yep..throw in there a flu and a cold with two sick children. So far this week - one hour of exercise.
It's OK. There has to be a 'down' week. I will get some exercise in this weekend. :O)
Next week we begin more running and back to two to three workouts/day. Have to get in those 1000 cal workouts.
I ran 13.1 miles, to an fro Kasson from Byron, last Sunday and man it was a good run!!! Ran it with two amazing women!! Whom both have qualified for Boston. I am super pumped to run with some new ladies as well as the ones I normally run with !!
Life is amazing with all the running friends and buddies I have gained along the way.
Can not wait to get into some new routines and challenges come the beginning of 2012!!!
Push on dearest friends, Push on!!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Dec. 13th, 2011
Hello Again.
Today I am happy to report that I was able to run a hilly 3.5 run in Byron. Felt damn good too!!! Not only that, I did it in less time then I did my first 5K ever :O) This is good stuff right here. Means something is working !! ( If you ask me !! )
While I was out running, I was able to meet up with another Team RED member and say 'Hello' !! It was GREAT to see her smile and even BETTER to see her on the road running!! Always love running into other runners :O)
This past week, I have been able to text my trainer with new changes I have seen in my body. YAY!!!! There are some many different muscles forming different shapes in my body. Man, I am LOVING IT!!!! Makes me want to work harder !!
I am also, currently, working on gaining my personal trainers certificate. I really am not one that enjoys studying, not that I really know anyone that enjoys this task. Yet, I am definitely interested in being able to help others out to do the same as I have and also know that I am telling them the correct things to do with their bodies !!!
This week, has already, been a very interesting one to say the least. None - the - less, I do love the pressure. It keeps me hopping.
Tomorrow, another hard workout, followed by closing out the night with another core workout.
My goals this month are to achieve, 1000 cal workout, 5 to 6 days per week. This entails at least 2 workouts per day at times.
Push on dear friends, Push on!!
Today I am happy to report that I was able to run a hilly 3.5 run in Byron. Felt damn good too!!! Not only that, I did it in less time then I did my first 5K ever :O) This is good stuff right here. Means something is working !! ( If you ask me !! )
While I was out running, I was able to meet up with another Team RED member and say 'Hello' !! It was GREAT to see her smile and even BETTER to see her on the road running!! Always love running into other runners :O)
This past week, I have been able to text my trainer with new changes I have seen in my body. YAY!!!! There are some many different muscles forming different shapes in my body. Man, I am LOVING IT!!!! Makes me want to work harder !!
I am also, currently, working on gaining my personal trainers certificate. I really am not one that enjoys studying, not that I really know anyone that enjoys this task. Yet, I am definitely interested in being able to help others out to do the same as I have and also know that I am telling them the correct things to do with their bodies !!!
This week, has already, been a very interesting one to say the least. None - the - less, I do love the pressure. It keeps me hopping.
Tomorrow, another hard workout, followed by closing out the night with another core workout.
My goals this month are to achieve, 1000 cal workout, 5 to 6 days per week. This entails at least 2 workouts per day at times.
Push on dear friends, Push on!!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
December 8th, 2011
I see that I am behind in blogging... No time like the NOW to get started all over again!!
First things first. The race in Mankato was amazing!! For the first time this year, I PR'd at a half ( this was my fourth !! ). I came in at 1:53 and I am super happy with that time!!
Secondly ( My goals for 2012 ): I am going to shoot for the moon next year and aim for a 1:45. Let's see if this ole body is ready for it. Course, I will train all year long for Mankato - with some extreme training in there for other halves as well.
I have also decided to train for a full. I will do this in May.
My entire goal for halves will be: 3. Making my total halves in my life will be: 10.
I am learning, a little bit here and a little bit there, that all good stuff comes in time. Speed comes in time, not over night. It will take me years to gain speed an momentum. This I am ok with and have accepted. I am just super excited to become stronger and a more well known athlete in the running community!!
I am also working on strengthening all my muscles in my body, to maintain strong runs/races. I am working with my personal trainer, still, and I am currently working out 6 days per week. I, at times, will workout 2 to 3 x's per day.
One other thing that I am working on is gaining my personal trainers certificate. I think it's time to help others and the correct way, all the while doing so in a healthy mannerism and learning as I go :O)
There has been so many things in life this year that have come to me in my journey, called life. I am simply amazed and in awe. I am grateful for all the opportunities and I am working on staying humble.
At the end of the year, I will jot them all down for you to read and share with me.
For tonight -- push on and do all you are able to, to better you !!!
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!
First things first. The race in Mankato was amazing!! For the first time this year, I PR'd at a half ( this was my fourth !! ). I came in at 1:53 and I am super happy with that time!!
Secondly ( My goals for 2012 ): I am going to shoot for the moon next year and aim for a 1:45. Let's see if this ole body is ready for it. Course, I will train all year long for Mankato - with some extreme training in there for other halves as well.
I have also decided to train for a full. I will do this in May.
My entire goal for halves will be: 3. Making my total halves in my life will be: 10.
I am learning, a little bit here and a little bit there, that all good stuff comes in time. Speed comes in time, not over night. It will take me years to gain speed an momentum. This I am ok with and have accepted. I am just super excited to become stronger and a more well known athlete in the running community!!
I am also working on strengthening all my muscles in my body, to maintain strong runs/races. I am working with my personal trainer, still, and I am currently working out 6 days per week. I, at times, will workout 2 to 3 x's per day.
One other thing that I am working on is gaining my personal trainers certificate. I think it's time to help others and the correct way, all the while doing so in a healthy mannerism and learning as I go :O)
There has been so many things in life this year that have come to me in my journey, called life. I am simply amazed and in awe. I am grateful for all the opportunities and I am working on staying humble.
At the end of the year, I will jot them all down for you to read and share with me.
For tonight -- push on and do all you are able to, to better you !!!
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!
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