If that statement is true I will soon be strong as an ox - I am SO unbelievably sore it is not even funny - well it is a little funny - ok a lot funny...
All of the push ups have my front shoulders/chest muscles so sore I can't lift my arms which I kinda need to be able to do, to you know, get dressed.
My hamstring and calf muscles scream at me when I have to get up from a seated position or when I move my leg, the insides of my thighs feel like I have been using the muscles there to crack coconuts
My obliques really got a workout and now when I bend, or twist or - breathe I get a little reminder of the work I put in on them.
So all in all I am a mess :) My body is sore every move, no matter how big or small causes a little 'oh' or 'ugh' somewhere, there is not a muscle group that feels neglected.
While it may seem like I am complaining actually I am VERY happy to feel like this because I have to think this is just the beginning, I am actively making changes in my body that will do nothing but benefit my health, make me stronger and give me the changes I am looking for. Well either that or I'll just lay down in the fetal position and beg for the pain to stop HA!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Yoga and Boot Camp!
I must be into self abuse or something...last night I had the zany idea that I would be fine taking an hour long yoga for weight loss AND boot camp class. Sure I said I can handle it, I mean yoga can't be that tough right? Some stretching and deep breathing will be good after running on Monday and will get me nice and loose for boot camp.
It started out fine, a few poses, down-dogs, up dogs, runners pose...then it got a little tougher but nothing I hadn't attempted before...warrior poses, reverse warriors ok I'm feeling it and it still
feels good..a few chaturangas to push ups..then it started getting tougher..
first came some warrior 3 poses - ok tough, but for the most part I was able to keep the pose - standing on one leg is hard enough but add in the balancing and it starts to get hard quick...
So I say ok, this IS yoga for weight loss so it should be tougher and more challenging...little did I know what was coming next...
WTH?!?!?! Yes the yoga instructor wanted me to get into this pose - lovingly called bound extended side angle somehow I was supposed to bend one arm around my back and the other through my legs and clasp YES clasp them in the back...yeah that didn't happen YET!!
I think ok I can't do this one yet, but this has to be the most advanced move and I haven't really practiced yoga with an instructor in close to a year...so this will be something to strive to achieve ..then comes THE MOVE...this is the ONE I have GOT to master!
The Crane Pose....yes..this I must master! I will practice and be able to do this pose if it kills me!!...last night however I was content with getting into child's pose and taking a quick nap
So that was my warm up to boot camp which consisted of using a step to do about 1,000 mountain climbers, jumping from side to side, push ups (yes more push-ups), up and overs, squats and jumping jacks...
Following all of that non-stop 'fun' was the weight work which I am now starting to feel in my arms and shoulders..there were hammer curls, deadlifts, over head raises, flys, skullcrushers and all kinds of fun stuff!
That was probably the toughest two hours - outside of running - that I have been through in a while. But even after all of that I have to say I am happy that I did it and next Tuesday I will do it again - and probably be sore again - and probably be a sweaty mess when I finish again :)
It started out fine, a few poses, down-dogs, up dogs, runners pose...then it got a little tougher but nothing I hadn't attempted before...warrior poses, reverse warriors ok I'm feeling it and it still
feels good..a few chaturangas to push ups..then it started getting tougher..
first came some warrior 3 poses - ok tough, but for the most part I was able to keep the pose - standing on one leg is hard enough but add in the balancing and it starts to get hard quick...
So I say ok, this IS yoga for weight loss so it should be tougher and more challenging...little did I know what was coming next...
WTH?!?!?! Yes the yoga instructor wanted me to get into this pose - lovingly called bound extended side angle somehow I was supposed to bend one arm around my back and the other through my legs and clasp YES clasp them in the back...yeah that didn't happen YET!!I think ok I can't do this one yet, but this has to be the most advanced move and I haven't really practiced yoga with an instructor in close to a year...so this will be something to strive to achieve ..then comes THE MOVE...this is the ONE I have GOT to master!
The Crane Pose....yes..this I must master! I will practice and be able to do this pose if it kills me!!...last night however I was content with getting into child's pose and taking a quick napSo that was my warm up to boot camp which consisted of using a step to do about 1,000 mountain climbers, jumping from side to side, push ups (yes more push-ups), up and overs, squats and jumping jacks...
Following all of that non-stop 'fun' was the weight work which I am now starting to feel in my arms and shoulders..there were hammer curls, deadlifts, over head raises, flys, skullcrushers and all kinds of fun stuff!
That was probably the toughest two hours - outside of running - that I have been through in a while. But even after all of that I have to say I am happy that I did it and next Tuesday I will do it again - and probably be sore again - and probably be a sweaty mess when I finish again :)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Running and Boot Camp and Stuff...
Well I finally did it! I signed up for a 6 week boot camp class at this new place called: http://elitefitnessjax.com/index.html
I am SO excited about taking the classes, I will experience my first one Saturday morning yikes! I talked to Clayton - the class instructor and he was saying he was sore from Thursday night's class! Um YIKES!!! I asked him if he was a yeller because that is really what I want - someone that will push me even when I am ready to give up. Looking at that guy I don't think that will be a problem.
Jason and I ran together on Wednesday evening - did the overpass on Baymeadows which is tough but not bad really, my hips, butt and thighs felt the burn right at the beginning of of the run and at the end but I was able to do it both times and finished 4+ miles in a pretty respectable pace under 13 min/mile
So now my training plan will look like this - running with Jason on Monday, Wednesdays maybe Friday and Sundays. Boot camp (getting my butt kicked lol) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays whoo hooo by the time Thanksgiving gets here I will be in FIERCE shape lol
I am SO excited about taking the classes, I will experience my first one Saturday morning yikes! I talked to Clayton - the class instructor and he was saying he was sore from Thursday night's class! Um YIKES!!! I asked him if he was a yeller because that is really what I want - someone that will push me even when I am ready to give up. Looking at that guy I don't think that will be a problem.
Jason and I ran together on Wednesday evening - did the overpass on Baymeadows which is tough but not bad really, my hips, butt and thighs felt the burn right at the beginning of of the run and at the end but I was able to do it both times and finished 4+ miles in a pretty respectable pace under 13 min/mile
So now my training plan will look like this - running with Jason on Monday, Wednesdays maybe Friday and Sundays. Boot camp (getting my butt kicked lol) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays whoo hooo by the time Thanksgiving gets here I will be in FIERCE shape lol
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Did I Forget How to Run??
Ok I took a week off - I didn't run any after my first half and I admit that I could have because I wasn't in pain or anything but I just think I needed a mental break. Anyway I decided to start back with training on Monday so I can hopefully be ready for the next half. Hoping to do cross training a few days a week and run 3 -4 days a week.
Monday went well, went home, changed clothes and did my personal trainer dvd...it was tough, there is some weight training, toning, and cardio all mixed in and the trainer keeps you moving but there were plenty of times I just wanted to turn the dvd off and go watch tv ha...of course I am keeping my eyes on the prize and through the sweat I stuck it out and gave it my all.
Yesterday was my first run - an easy 2 miler that according to my schedule should have been done at 14:42 pace - ok I think, that is a nice easy pace, I can do that no problem...well I get out there on the road and I guess my feet/legs have been missing the asphalt because they just took off! I wanted to start out slow and easy and maybe work up to a a little faster pace (trying to do 14:42 wasn't going to happen, that is my OMG I cannot go another mile and the next step will be to walk pace). So needless to say I was not able to stick with that part of my plan. I ended up doing the 2 miles at a 12:48 pace. So I'm wondering if I should just do my easy runs at a 12 -13 min mile instead. I wasn't totally beat and if I needed to I would have been able to hold a conversation so I think that would have been a good pace.
It was really weird to be running again, my legs did feel a little weird running at first and my form was awful because I had such a sore back halfway through I know I was looking crazy LOL...its all good though that was day one and I didn't even expect to be able to run as long as I did. Today is Wednesday and my new rest day, tomorrow is a 5 mile tempo run that I can honestly say I am looking forward to doing. The weather was nice last night so I don't always have to get up at the butt crack of dawn to run, I will be able to do some of them after work - well Tuesdays and Thursdays will also be after Tay's volleyball games.
Monday went well, went home, changed clothes and did my personal trainer dvd...it was tough, there is some weight training, toning, and cardio all mixed in and the trainer keeps you moving but there were plenty of times I just wanted to turn the dvd off and go watch tv ha...of course I am keeping my eyes on the prize and through the sweat I stuck it out and gave it my all.
Yesterday was my first run - an easy 2 miler that according to my schedule should have been done at 14:42 pace - ok I think, that is a nice easy pace, I can do that no problem...well I get out there on the road and I guess my feet/legs have been missing the asphalt because they just took off! I wanted to start out slow and easy and maybe work up to a a little faster pace (trying to do 14:42 wasn't going to happen, that is my OMG I cannot go another mile and the next step will be to walk pace). So needless to say I was not able to stick with that part of my plan. I ended up doing the 2 miles at a 12:48 pace. So I'm wondering if I should just do my easy runs at a 12 -13 min mile instead. I wasn't totally beat and if I needed to I would have been able to hold a conversation so I think that would have been a good pace.
It was really weird to be running again, my legs did feel a little weird running at first and my form was awful because I had such a sore back halfway through I know I was looking crazy LOL...its all good though that was day one and I didn't even expect to be able to run as long as I did. Today is Wednesday and my new rest day, tomorrow is a 5 mile tempo run that I can honestly say I am looking forward to doing. The weather was nice last night so I don't always have to get up at the butt crack of dawn to run, I will be able to do some of them after work - well Tuesdays and Thursdays will also be after Tay's volleyball games.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Half Marathon #2 - Training Starts Today!!
Ok it is time to start training for half marathon #2 of my wacky plan to complete 3 in 3 months. So starting today Monday, October 12th I will be back in training mode. Cross Training a few days a week, running the others.This race is only 7 weeks away so I will hopefully not get bored with training, plus one of these days the weather is supposed to not feel like July - sidenote: look forward to running and not getting a sunburn
So now that I have a half under my belt and am aware of the mental and physical strength doing one of these things requires I am going to set a goal of not just finishing, but also finishing in under 3 hours. Yes finishing in 2:59:59 counts as under 3 hours LOL. Another goal in training for this race is to drop 10 pounds. That is a doable goal given the amount of time I have before the race - well if I can plan and stick to a sensible eating plan..that is always my downfall and as I type this I am imagining myself eating a piece of my birthday cake that is at home waiting patiently for my return.
Well that is it...expect to post more crazy thoughts/insights regarding my training, life, and all that good stuff. Oh yeah - I need to come up with a reward for finishing this race - I'll have to decide if I want another T&Co. gift or something else. I'm still getting used to my new ring, but have gotten a few compliments on it so far which is good...we'll have to see how it goes
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
One Down Two To Go!!
Well the Marine Corps half is done and the results are in the books! Ok so the results (at least MY results) aren't the best, but I have to keep reminding myself that I did finish and that is what matters for my first half. Honestly I am very proud of myself, I did walk way too much and I didn't mentally prepare myself as much as I should have. The way I see it though that is all part of the whole experience.
I could blame the weather -85% humidity at the 7AM start - haha but honestly I know that it was just me not being able to get my little legs a-moving on that Riverwalk. However I did see two manatees during my stroll LOL...ok I was power walking it wasn't just a stroll.
A few positives - and there were plenty of those - I beat my 10k time from the River Run, I realized I can run a lot longer/farther than I give myself credit for and I didn't feel totally miserable afterward (that was probably due to the 500mg naproxyn). A few lessons learned - cross training is really important, I need to concentrate on my arms, of all of the places to be sore my forearms are the worse and I totally was not expecting that. I still have a slight twinge in my right calf muscle from the massive cramp I got at the finish line but I'm sure that will work itself out. I started back with yoga yesterday and I know that helped work out a lot of the soreness.
So what's next? The Outback half is in a little more than 6 weeks so I am taking this week to ramp up my cross training then back to a few miles running next week and building on from there! Knowing that I can complete a half is amazing, now I need to focus on being able to finish it with a better time than the first one. No bridges in the next one, on a route I am used to running for my long runs and not as much time to obsess about it or become bored with training.
I could blame the weather -85% humidity at the 7AM start - haha but honestly I know that it was just me not being able to get my little legs a-moving on that Riverwalk. However I did see two manatees during my stroll LOL...ok I was power walking it wasn't just a stroll.
A few positives - and there were plenty of those - I beat my 10k time from the River Run, I realized I can run a lot longer/farther than I give myself credit for and I didn't feel totally miserable afterward (that was probably due to the 500mg naproxyn). A few lessons learned - cross training is really important, I need to concentrate on my arms, of all of the places to be sore my forearms are the worse and I totally was not expecting that. I still have a slight twinge in my right calf muscle from the massive cramp I got at the finish line but I'm sure that will work itself out. I started back with yoga yesterday and I know that helped work out a lot of the soreness.
So what's next? The Outback half is in a little more than 6 weeks so I am taking this week to ramp up my cross training then back to a few miles running next week and building on from there! Knowing that I can complete a half is amazing, now I need to focus on being able to finish it with a better time than the first one. No bridges in the next one, on a route I am used to running for my long runs and not as much time to obsess about it or become bored with training.
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