OK so last week I dropped the bomb on posting my workouts and now we are a week behind but I wanted to give you a total update on everything going on so you’ll see all workouts below from the week before and this past week. Things are getting better….I had been sick for a bit after an ear infection, I got bells palsy which was pretty annoying and it’s been a challenge to get through the past two weeks with the addition of having to put our 18 year old cat down the same day it all started.
But I’m happy to say that I am starting to feel better although there are some things that I’m struggling with when it comes to running. My cardiac numbers are apparently too high and I need to get some things checked. I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to run the 1/2 marathon at this point BUT I am going to see if I can walk it. If not, I might have to ultimately downgrade to the 10K. I’m not sure how I feel about this because I committed to doing it but I guess if there are health issues I can’t push it. I’ll keep you updated!
So below you’ll see all recent workouts.
Monday-
*Personal training (cardio, abs, upper body)
Time: 30 min.
Calories burned: 297
Karen’s workout with me today was awesome even if I did have an ear ache. Just as hubby always said, I just have to suck it up LOL She had me do various inclines on the treadmill, walking,then back down to normal to run then off to do abs, arm work, balance, etc. Did quite a few of those circuits. It was a sweat fest and I loved every minute of it.
*Treadmill
Time: 25 min.
Miles: 1.54
Calories burned: 300
Another 5 running interval day at 1:15 each. Nice! I’m only running at about a 4.5 right now but Karen says it’s good. I have got to get this breathing under control. Today wasn’t bad at all but I felt it coming on so I keep imagining what 13.1 miles is going to be like because I’m not even running a full two minutes at a time yet. Oh boy I am in for it!
*Stretching
Time: 5 min.
Tuesday-
*Elliptical (warm up)
Time: 10 min.
*Personal training (upper body and core)
Time: 30 min.
*Treadmill
Time: 25 min.
Miles: approx. 1.55
Calories burned: approx. 300
5 running intervals at 1:15 again. Wasn’t feeling it today but did it anyway. My heart rate monitor pooped out on me. We need to send our straps in to Polar get replaced but I’ll be buying a Garmin foot pod soon so I can just start using my Garmin all the time.
*Stretching
Time: 7 min.
Wednesday-
We were set to go to spin this night but life had other plans for us. My cat of 18 years went to Heaven. It was sad the choice we had to make but there was no other option, she was sick. So obviously we missed spin class and I spent the night crying (she has been by my side since I was 19 and first moved out on my own) but I know she’s in a better place so everything will be fine. We still have two pets we need to give our full attention to (a Blue and Gold Macaw and turtle) so onward we go.
RIP my sweet princess
Thursday- Day Off
Friday-
*Elliptical
Time: 15 min.
Miles: 1.08
Calories burned: 178
*Personal training (lower body, boxing, core and stretching)
Time: 30 min.
Calories burned: 286
Saturday & Sunday- nothing
OK, on to this past week…..
Monday-
*Elliptical
Time: 10 min.
*Personal training
Time: 30 min.
Had my 1st weight in/measurements since I started personal training and I’m excited at how things are going. Lost 8 lbs AND quite a few inches all around. Nice! Personal training is totally worth it and I’m so fortunate that I’m able to do it.
Wednesday-
*Run/Walk outside
Time: 46 min.
Miles: 2.61
Calories burned: 394
Thursday-
*Elliptical
Time: 7 min.
*Personal training
Time: 30 min.
*Spinning (no class)
Time: 35 min.
Calories burned: 354
Friday-
*Elliptical
Time: 10 min.
*Personal training (lower body)
Time: 30 min.
Sunday-
*Weights
Time: 20 min.
*Spin class
Time: 1 hr
So I think I’m back to working out on a good schedule. I missed a few days and I have had to take it easy with this condition but I’m feeling good now so hopefully it stays that way. Ready to start a new week!
Goals for this week:
2 personal training sessions, try new pilates class with hubby, 2 spin classes and at least 2 days of running.
How are your workouts going and what are your goals for the week?
Yesterday marked the start of back to training for me. Half marathon is 14 weeks away and I plan on doing much better than just finishing 🙂 That was my only goal for that icky 12k I ran a week ago. lol
This week is 20 miles jogged minimum. I did 5 yesterday, taking the teen and her friend on short jog today (they are doing 1 mile, I’ll do my 2.8 route) and I started my food journal yesterday. My food has been out of control for over a month 🙁
Sorry to hear about your princess. It’s not easy to do the humane thing, I’ve been there.
.-= Val´s last blog ..Nutrition is Essential for Fitness =-.
WOW Val, you inspire me! I know you have been sick lately so hopefully you’ll be all better soon. I am still up in the air about keeping a food journal again. I know it helps BUT to me it was also overwhelming to write everything down to a T, meaning servings, calories, weighing everything, etc. Might try to keep a journal where I just write down what I eat and not worry about the other info. We’ll see!
Hope you are getting your groove back on – I know you’ve been stressed lately.
Hugs!
Biz
Definitely getting my groove back! Had a great few weeks and hoping for another this week.
ANGIE!!! What a cool site, how inspirational are you??? I’m super impressed and glad I finally got a chance to check it out. I applaud you for keeping such good track of each workout and calories burned. You are definitely in it for the long haul and I’m super proud of the workouts you do when we train. You are focused and determined, which makes my job much more enjoyable and rewarding! Great abs today also, we’ll keep workin’ on those exercises for sure! 🙂 See you next week!
KAREN! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. I am really lucky to have found an awesome trainer (YOU!). Looking forward to more ab work. That was awesome stuff!