Power Yoga
1 hour
I went to power yoga this past Wednesday (forgot to blog about it). It went pretty well until I stretched a muscle in my back a little too far. It was sore the next two days. Luckily it was better by the Color Run!
Also, we found out this past week that we will be running the Atlanta Peachtree 10k July 4th! (We had to enter a lottery). So on the Fourth of July we will be running 6.2 miles with 60,000 people in the Georgia heat! I'm actually really excited to run in such a huge race! The atmosphere is going to great.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Michelle's run 3.26.12
20 minute run
I left school at 3:30 today (Hallelujah)! So, I had plenty of time to come home, rest, eat a snack, and then do a quick 20 minute run. If only every day could be like this.
I left school at 3:30 today (Hallelujah)! So, I had plenty of time to come home, rest, eat a snack, and then do a quick 20 minute run. If only every day could be like this.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Michelle's run 3.25.12
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:06
It was a great day for a longer run. I didn't have a to-do a mile long, I ate healthy for lunch, and although it was warm, there was a breeze. I had to remind myself that it was ok to go slow and stop for water a few times. It was a struggle at the very end, but I was happy that I was able to do it.
Time: 41:06
It was a great day for a longer run. I didn't have a to-do a mile long, I ate healthy for lunch, and although it was warm, there was a breeze. I had to remind myself that it was ok to go slow and stop for water a few times. It was a struggle at the very end, but I was happy that I was able to do it.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Michelle's run 3.22.12
25 minute run
Since we had guests this week it was harder for me to get my runs in. However, Thursday was great. I got home at a decent time. I was feeling a little tired so I laid down for a few minutes. Then I got up and ran. After my run I still had time to shower, fix dinner, eat, and go to our final dance class! I'm a little sad the dance classes are over!
I'm hoping to get a run in today (Saturday) since the weather is so nice. We will see how the afternoon shapes up!
Since we had guests this week it was harder for me to get my runs in. However, Thursday was great. I got home at a decent time. I was feeling a little tired so I laid down for a few minutes. Then I got up and ran. After my run I still had time to shower, fix dinner, eat, and go to our final dance class! I'm a little sad the dance classes are over!
I'm hoping to get a run in today (Saturday) since the weather is so nice. We will see how the afternoon shapes up!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Michelle's run 3.18.12
20 minute run
I wanted to go for 30 minutes, but just couldn't. It was hot and I didn't plan to run back by my water bottle. Also, I ate terrible for lunch...so that was plaguing me. At least I ran. I'm hoping to run 3 miles tomorrow. We shall see...
I wanted to go for 30 minutes, but just couldn't. It was hot and I didn't plan to run back by my water bottle. Also, I ate terrible for lunch...so that was plaguing me. At least I ran. I'm hoping to run 3 miles tomorrow. We shall see...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Michelle's workout 3.14.12
Power Yoga
My usual yoga friend decided to run instead, so it was tempting to bail myself. However, I went and I am so glad that I did. I sweated like crazy. We did a lot of arm and ab work, so tomorrow may be interesting.
This yoga class is not slow and restful, it's heated and quick moving. However, we do take time to breath at the beginning and end. In the beginning the instructor challenged us to think of a word to concentrate on when we were breathing in and another when we were breathing out. I find mantras to be great for running, so I thought I would try it out for yoga. I picked the words hope and strength. I am hoping for some big things right now (or trying to stay hopeful and not defeated) and I'm wanting to get stronger in all areas of my life (mentally, physically, spiritually, etc). They seemed like the perfect words and really helped me during hard poses.
My usual yoga friend decided to run instead, so it was tempting to bail myself. However, I went and I am so glad that I did. I sweated like crazy. We did a lot of arm and ab work, so tomorrow may be interesting.
This yoga class is not slow and restful, it's heated and quick moving. However, we do take time to breath at the beginning and end. In the beginning the instructor challenged us to think of a word to concentrate on when we were breathing in and another when we were breathing out. I find mantras to be great for running, so I thought I would try it out for yoga. I picked the words hope and strength. I am hoping for some big things right now (or trying to stay hopeful and not defeated) and I'm wanting to get stronger in all areas of my life (mentally, physically, spiritually, etc). They seemed like the perfect words and really helped me during hard poses.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Michelle's run 3.13.12
Distance: 5k
Time: 30:03
The time may be a little mislead (ok, I know it is). I know for a fact that my Ipod Nike+ is a little off. According to that time my pace was 9:40. In reality it was more like a pace of 10:44. So, it's a lot closer to my goal then I have been running, but I still have plenty of room for improvement.
Time: 30:03
The time may be a little mislead (ok, I know it is). I know for a fact that my Ipod Nike+ is a little off. According to that time my pace was 9:40. In reality it was more like a pace of 10:44. So, it's a lot closer to my goal then I have been running, but I still have plenty of room for improvement.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Michelle's run 3.10.12
distance: 3 miles
I finally went for a run. It's been too long. What really motivated me was the fact that I have a 5k in 3 weeks that I am completely unprepared for. Any get a sub 30 in less than 3 week plans out there?
I haven't been posting my time/pace because it's been too embarrassing.
I have figured out that training for a half marathon right now is just not do-able. Maybe next year, but not this year. My school is too demanding of my time. Also, by the time I was trained up, it would be too hot and there wouldn't be in halfs to run in. So, instead I am going to try to work on my pace. I have decided as motivation to treat myself to a Kindle (not the color one, just the basic) if I have run a sub-30 minute 5k or a sub-60 minutes 10k. I know that is easy to some people, but some reason my little legs just refuse to move that fast. I also know that to get that fast I'm probably going to have to do 2 things:
1. Run more (duh!)
2. lose some weight
I just don't think my body can go that fast unless I lose some. I don't know how that's going to look or if I will even do it, but it's just something I'm throwing around.
I don't expect to reach that goal March 31st, but maybe later in the Spring. I think I could have done it last year post-half marathon but the only 5k I ran was a brutally hilly course.
All that to say, I have some goals and some motivation to get there!
I finally went for a run. It's been too long. What really motivated me was the fact that I have a 5k in 3 weeks that I am completely unprepared for. Any get a sub 30 in less than 3 week plans out there?
I haven't been posting my time/pace because it's been too embarrassing.
I have figured out that training for a half marathon right now is just not do-able. Maybe next year, but not this year. My school is too demanding of my time. Also, by the time I was trained up, it would be too hot and there wouldn't be in halfs to run in. So, instead I am going to try to work on my pace. I have decided as motivation to treat myself to a Kindle (not the color one, just the basic) if I have run a sub-30 minute 5k or a sub-60 minutes 10k. I know that is easy to some people, but some reason my little legs just refuse to move that fast. I also know that to get that fast I'm probably going to have to do 2 things:
1. Run more (duh!)
2. lose some weight
I just don't think my body can go that fast unless I lose some. I don't know how that's going to look or if I will even do it, but it's just something I'm throwing around.
I don't expect to reach that goal March 31st, but maybe later in the Spring. I think I could have done it last year post-half marathon but the only 5k I ran was a brutally hilly course.
All that to say, I have some goals and some motivation to get there!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Michelle's workout 3.4.12
I did 20 minutes of OnDemand workouts tonight.
School has been crazy, so I try not to have too high of expectations for myself as far as working out is concerned. Hopefully next week will be a lot better. Also, I now have a student teacher, so I'm hoping that helps with the workload some.
School has been crazy, so I try not to have too high of expectations for myself as far as working out is concerned. Hopefully next week will be a lot better. Also, I now have a student teacher, so I'm hoping that helps with the workload some.
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