Down and Out
10:26 PM | 
Posted by
Amanda
Well everyone, for the last two days I've been down and out of the running world. I've been trying to allow my body a chance to recuperate from some type of illness. I haven't seen a doctor but it is about this time every year that I get sick. I had one doc tell me it was the Mountain Cedar here in Texas but that never holds true for me. My husband IS allergic to the MC, so when it hits, he's truly down. As for me, there must be something else that just affects me. In any case, my resolution is postponed for a few days until my body can recover. I soon as I can, I will be back out on the roadways logging some distance. Until then, happy running you guys...cya in a few days.
Care To Dare...
10:59 PM |
Posted by
Amanda
As most of you know, I recently started a weight training program to go along with my New Year's resolution of running at least 1 mile every day. The weight training program was my husband's New Year's resolution; being the supportive wife I am, I've decided to do it too along with my original goal. The first week had us doing some all over 'get into the groove' type of stuff. It was tiring because at the same time I still had my half marathon to do that Sunday.
Apparently that week wore on me, because this past week was simply brutal physically. It was the combination from running and lifting that took me to the ground...whew. My running (although I do tend to take a full week of recovery runs) severely lacked in mileage + time. So, to see what was up; here's the week in review:
Sunday: That was my half marathon 13.1 miles
Monday: Just a quick recovery run = 2 miles
Tuesday (4 miles) and Friday (2.25 miles): + weight training
Flat Bench DB Press 4x10
One-Arm Cable Flye 4x10
Front Wide-Grip Pull Down 4x10
One-Arm Seated Row 3x10
DB Upright Row 4x10
DB Front Raise 3x10
DB Bent Over Lat Raise 3x10
Seated Knee Up 4x10
Full Range Oblique Crunch
Wednesday (2.4 miles) and Saturday (2 miles): + weight training
One Arm Preacher Curl 4x10
One Arm Cross Body French Press 4x10
One Legged Leg Raise 4x10
One Legged Leg Extension 4x10
Standing Leg Curl 3x10
One Legged Standing Calf Raise 4x10
One Legged Seated Calf Raise 4x10
Thursday: 3 miles
Sunday: 3.5 with Hills
Can't wait to see what this current week has in store for me! We are supposed to be focusing a little more on particular body parts, which also means that I will have a little more run time in the mornings without being over done by the evening's weight training session. ...and just so you know, I've become a BIG fan of naps!
Apparently that week wore on me, because this past week was simply brutal physically. It was the combination from running and lifting that took me to the ground...whew. My running (although I do tend to take a full week of recovery runs) severely lacked in mileage + time. So, to see what was up; here's the week in review:
Sunday: That was my half marathon 13.1 miles
Monday: Just a quick recovery run = 2 miles
Tuesday (4 miles) and Friday (2.25 miles): + weight training
Flat Bench DB Press 4x10
One-Arm Cable Flye 4x10
Front Wide-Grip Pull Down 4x10
One-Arm Seated Row 3x10
DB Upright Row 4x10
DB Front Raise 3x10
DB Bent Over Lat Raise 3x10
Seated Knee Up 4x10
Full Range Oblique Crunch
Wednesday (2.4 miles) and Saturday (2 miles): + weight training
One Arm Preacher Curl 4x10
One Arm Cross Body French Press 4x10
One Legged Leg Raise 4x10
One Legged Leg Extension 4x10
Standing Leg Curl 3x10
One Legged Standing Calf Raise 4x10
One Legged Seated Calf Raise 4x10
Thursday: 3 miles
Sunday: 3.5 with Hills
Can't wait to see what this current week has in store for me! We are supposed to be focusing a little more on particular body parts, which also means that I will have a little more run time in the mornings without being over done by the evening's weight training session. ...and just so you know, I've become a BIG fan of naps!
Powering Through
12:14 AM |
Posted by
Amanda
Thank You! Yesterday was an exciting day for me, I set a new PR for the half marathon. After a late start to the 3M Austin Half Marathon, I was able to power through the miles at an astounding (at least to me) 8:32 pace!! I finished in 01:54:08. I was shooting for a goal of -1:50:00 but I believe any time you set a new PR, you should be happy with that...and so I am. It just means I'm one step closer to reaching that goal...one small step for me, one giant leap for my goal pace.
...to add to this, I bet you didn't think I would continue my New Year's resolution by running today...you are wrong! It was over 24hrs since the half, so around 8pm I decided to get the pup out for a nice, slow 2 miler. Tomorrow morning it is back to the grind. I feel empowered to continue on.
Enjoy your run today everyone!
Not Yet
7:45 PM |
Posted by
Amanda
Just when you may have thought "gee, I wonder if she's powering down yet", I'm here to tell you No Way! The couch nearly sucked me in again today, especially since I will be heading up to Austin for a half marathon on Sunday but my mind kept knocking on the body's door saying "Hello, you HAVE to go run"...and so I did.
It was a quick 2 miler, not much ado about it, but my time was also a quick 17:07; giving me a 8:34 pace. Not to shabby.
This week the hubby and I have also started a weight training program that he's been wanting to do in its entirety for years now. I told him my endeavor to do at least a 1 mile run every day until the new year turns so he's decided this is the year for his weight training program.
Together we started it. With tons of motivation from each other, we will keep it up (we hope). Obviously, there is going to be a certain point where I stop power lifting and focus more on endurance lifting, but I do have some goals I'd like to attain before I add reps instead of weights. These past few years haven't been the kindest to my body, that I can tell. My muscle mass has been replaced because I run more than I lift. So it is time for me to refocus to gain some of that back. Maybe it will help overall with gaining some speed on my runs too.
I hope so far all of you are sticking to your New Year's resolution. Happy Running!
It was a quick 2 miler, not much ado about it, but my time was also a quick 17:07; giving me a 8:34 pace. Not to shabby.
This week the hubby and I have also started a weight training program that he's been wanting to do in its entirety for years now. I told him my endeavor to do at least a 1 mile run every day until the new year turns so he's decided this is the year for his weight training program.
Together we started it. With tons of motivation from each other, we will keep it up (we hope). Obviously, there is going to be a certain point where I stop power lifting and focus more on endurance lifting, but I do have some goals I'd like to attain before I add reps instead of weights. These past few years haven't been the kindest to my body, that I can tell. My muscle mass has been replaced because I run more than I lift. So it is time for me to refocus to gain some of that back. Maybe it will help overall with gaining some speed on my runs too.
I hope so far all of you are sticking to your New Year's resolution. Happy Running!
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