Week 2, Day 2!

Swim, and I swam! Cold and all! 34 laps...under 20 minutes! I'm getting pumped!

Week 2, Day 1!

Over the hump...of my sickness! I spent the weekend SICK...and in Sun Valley!

Today, I hit the gym with renewed force and did my "walk-run" per the learning to run a 5k, week 2.

I started out on the treadmill and did 5 walk, 2 run repeat 3 times for a total of 1.7 miles, 150 calories and 25 minutes.

I then jumped up and hit the bike for 30 minutes, 6.3 miles and 172 calories.

After eating anything I wanted all weekend...I plan to be a LITTLE better this week!

Week 1, Day 3...

Down, but not out. I woke up with a start to a cold today...and as the day progressed, it only got worse. Last week...I would have said that this was a great EXCUSE not to go to the gym...but not this week...I powered through and just took it a little easy.

I did my walk/run combo like I was planning on, walk 4 minutes, run 1 minute, repeat 3 times...and completed 1.3 miles and burned 109 calories....

then, I took it easy on the bike and rode for 15 minutes, 4 miles and 100 calories...

Off to get some rest and drink lots of fluids...I'm so proud of myself, I was down to 133.2 lbs this morning. Yippee!

Splish, Splash...

I did it...20 minutes, back in the pool...and I feel great!

Week 1, Day 1!

So far, so good! I followed my Day 1, Week 1 plan...

First, I went on the bike and did 2 minute sprints, 2 minute high resistance...for 30 minutes. I completed 7.5 miles and burned over 200 calories...



Then, I did a run/walk combo - per the "learning how to run a 5k" blog. I walked 4 minutes, ran 1 minute and repeated 3 times...for a total of 20 minutes. I went appx. 1.5 miles. Woo hoo!

Seriously...

I had a freak out today that my wedding is only 4 short months away...and therefore, I knew that my Triathlon was only 3 months and 3 days away...this got me thinking.

1. I really need to step it up.
2. I need to outline my goals and stick to them (but understand if something comes up and I miss a work out that doesn't give me an out for the rest of the week...but I will need to continue to work harder to make up for the missed day).
3. Understand that I am busy with the wedding, but I am only trying to fit in appx. 7hours (at most) of work outs per week.
4. Know that I have time in the morning, after work or even evenings (if needed)!
5. STICK WITH IT! It will be worth it.

I'm getting excited...scared...nervous...competitive...and ready to do this! I have even posted my spreadsheet at work to help keep me motivated.

Do-Run-Run-Run...

New week...new focus...after many days of doing nothing and eating poorly (i.e. Taco Bell and Dick's)...I've entered this week with a new attitude.

Typically Mondays...I try the Bike/Walk combo...well, today, I decided I needed to start running or I never would.

I went on the treadmill for 30 minutes and did 3 - 3 minute (.25 mile) runs and 1 - 2 minute (.17 mile) run...with a bunch of speed walking in between. Combined I walk/ran for 2.1 miles and 265 calories....not bad for my 1st day back to the run. I'm still shooting for a 1 mile consecutive run by March 31st!

After my time on the treadmill, I headed to the A/C bike and worked my arms and legs. I did high (20+) resistance on my arms and low (2+) resistance on my legs. I rode for 20 minutes and completed 5.2 miles and burned 72 calories.

Let's keep the roll running!

Sit and Spin...

all I can say is WHOA! Not quite sure who I am today....

First, I warmed up by doing a 4% incline on the treadmill for 30 minutes burning 170 calories and walking 1.75 miles...then, this is where it gets crazy...

I WENT TO SPIN CLASS! Wow...my buns and thighs are still burning.

Note to self: Next time, I will bring:

• 2 towels
• More water
• and WEAR MY BIKE SHORTS!!!

Ok, 2 days in a row...can I make it 3?!?!?!?!

Poop floats...

but most people at the YMCA don't.

DON'T ASK! I hadn't been swimming in a little bit because I was frustrated with the people who don't know how the lanes work....well, after tonight's swim, I would gladly welcome all those fru-fru's back to the pool.

Enough about that...I came, I swam, I elipt'd, I conquered!

Swim - 20 minutes, 30 lengths (I wanted to do more but couldn't deal with my company in the pool)

Elliptical - 25 minutes, 2.35 miles, 250 calories

Done and DONE!

Who's your Daddy?!?!

Ok, hopefully NOT ME...but after a week of NO progress...I got up bright and early Saturday morning and did THE POWER HOUR.

30 minutes Bike - 6.8 miles - 188 calories
30 minutes Walk - 2.0 miles - 180 calories

I feel SO much better and am ready to START my weekend!

Last night...

Well, it was a crazy Monday at work...but that is no excuse....I didn't go to the gym, but Rich and I did go for a 2 mile walk. Back to the gym tonight for a Swim/Run Combo! The TRI is fastly approaching.

My Goals for March...

1. Work out 4 days EACH week (5 and 6, if possible).
2. Run 1 mile without stopping
3. Bike 11.2 miles in less than 40 minutes

I am going to work hard this month and get ready to DO THIS!!! Hopefully, I will get my bike soon too and will be able to head out on the streets!