11/30/11

Workout:
Push-Ups w/Pull-Backs 10 w/ 7.5 pound weights
Squat, Twist, Press and Jump with 10lb plate - 30 seconds (seemed longer to me!!)
Crab Push-Ups - 10 on One Side
Forward Lunge, One-Leg Jump, Reverse Lunge, One-Leg Jump - 10 total, one leg
Crab Push-Ups - 10 on Opposite Side
Forward Lunge, One-Leg Jump, Reverse Lunge, One-Leg Jump - 10 total, opposite leg

3 sets

Running:
5.5 miles.  Feeling good! 

11/29/11

Trainer canceled on me yesterday and today and I used that as an excuse to skip my strength training - I have to stop doing that.

I did get my 3 miler in though.  It was a day late though.

11/27/11

Nothing like some anger to get me going... Had a great 8-miler this morning.  Mixed some easy running in with some goal-pace running.  Not that anger and pain are great emotions to have, but they certainly help to fuel a run!  After I cleared my head (around mile 4) I realized that I just have to stay focused on my goals and as long as I do that I'll be successful.

3:50, 3:50, 3:50... 16-weeks

11/23/11

Workout:
10 Crab Push-Ups
20 Get-Ups with no weights, One-Legged Squat Jump each time (changing legs each time)
15 Squat Jumps
10 One-Legged Burpees on Each Side

3 Sets

Running:
Been skipping most of my running which is BAD.  The marathon is in 16 weeks so there is still plenty of time to redeem myself.  Felt a little more optimistic after completing my Turkey run in 24:41 (7:58/mile pace).  I'd like to be a bit faster than that, but considering the amount of running I have not been doing, this is ok.  I managed to drag myself out for a 5.3 miler on Friday, but couldn't drag my butt out the door today to do the same.  Tomorrow I'm going to head out for my 8 miler as planned, and I'm going to take this training schedule one week at a time.  I have to follow it to a T.  It worked for me last time, and it will work for me again so long as I do my part.  I'm just going to keep repeating 3:50 in my head over and over again for the next four months!

I also need to make sure I stick to my training because if Chris does opt to run this marathon then I need to make sure my time is better than his.  It's really a non-issue since I know his training is going to be off and his focus and determination can never match mine, but it's something I need.  After all he put me through, I my time to be better than his.  And, if he doesn't run it, that would be awesome.

Ugh... Sick and Lazy

I haven't been feeling well for about the past week.  And, have completely slacked off for the past couple of days.

I'm still feeling a bit congested today, but I think the cold is finally out of my chest.  I'm going to attempt to head out for a 6 miler. 

I need to stay focused.  Marathon coming up in 16.5 weeks!  I realize that's still plenty of time to train, but I don't like missing days of running.  I suppose it's better to get sick now than a few days before the marathon like last year!

11/16/11

Workout:

Oblique Crunches on Back Extension Machine - 20 Each Side
Uneven Moving Push-Ups on Ledge - 10
Uneven Moving Plank with Opposite Leg Cross - 20 Total
3 total sets

Straight Leg Sit Up with Front Over Head Raise (7.5lb dumbbells) - 10
Straight Leg Sit Up with Shoulder Press - 15
Crab-Push Ups - 10 Total
Get-Ups with 7.5lb dumbbells - 10 quick with squat jump
3 total sets

Run:  2 mile run. Was supposed to be 6 :(

11/14/11

Workout:
Crab Push-Ups - 10
Two-Leg Squat Jump, One-Leg Squat Touch and Jump, Two-Leg Squat Jump, One-Leg Squat Touch and Jump (other leg) - 10
Skaters with 10 pound dumbbells - 30 seconds
One-Leg Burpees - 5 one leg
Wood Choppers (one Side) - 15 pound dumbbells, 15
One-Leg Burpees - 5 other leg
Wood Choppers (other side) - 15 pound dumbbells, 15
Clap Push-Ups - 10

3 Sets

Run:  3 Miles

Attempted an 8 miler on Saturday which didn't go well because I was sick.  Mom picked me up at mile 6.  Ran two miles at the gym on Sunday morning and rode bike for 1/2 hour also.

Lost the Biggest Loser Competition by .10%.  :(  But, I lost 17 real pounds and feel much healthier, so I guess it's ok!

11/09/11

Monday's workout: 
2 mile warm-up run.
Jump onto bench, jump off, squat jump:  15 (1st set), 10, 8
Up and over bench sideways, squat thrust with push-up on each side:  20, 10, 8
Step-Ups, quick - 30 second.
Ab-Chair:  25 bringing knees up, 25 straight leg.

Crappy workout.  From not eating right and not getting enough sleep I couldn't really handle the workout.  My trainer cut reps off the second and third rotations because I was really struggling.  The lesson here is that if you don't feed your body properly, you aren't going to be able to get the workout in that you want!

Wednesday:  No workout, 5 mile run.

Training for the Shamrock Marathon officially starts Sunday.  3:50 here I come!

11/04/11

Workout:

One-Legged Burpees - 15 each leg.
Skaters - 10lb dumbbells - 30 seconds.
Squat Jumps - 10lb dumbbells - 15
Scissor Push-Ups - 15
Mountain Climbers - 15 Seconds
High Knees - 15 Seconds
One Leg, Squat, Touch and Jump - 10 each leg

Repeat for 3 total sets.

Running:  4 miles, easy.

11/02/11

Gym:
.5 mile warm-up
One-Leg Get-Ups with 10lb Dumbbells - 10 on each side.  One-Legged squat jump when standing.
Modified Clap Push-Ups (I wanted to do real ones, and trainer said no!) - 25
Squat with "wood chopper" (side twist, touch) and jump (raise weight when jumping) 10lb plate - 10 each side.
Russian Twist with Leg Straightening.  Forward w/ Chest Press, Right, Forward with Chest Press, Left w/ 10lb plate - 10 of all.
Flat Leg Sit-Ups with Front Overhead Raise 5lb dumbbells - 25
Side Burpees - 10 each side.

Run:  5.3 miles