Michelle's workout 11.29.12

Cardio Dance Class

A few months ago (before I knew I was pregnant), I bought a groupon for 10 fitness classes for $30.  I hadn't used any of them yet, but decided that I needed to.  I picked a cardio dance class because it looked like it wouldn't have much floor work.  The class was a lot of fun and there was just a little ab floor work the last 2 minutes or so, I just stretched.  It was fun to do something different and I get to go 9 more times! 

Of course after the class traffic was terrible, the dog got on my nerves, and the chicken I was planning to use for dinner was still frozen.  But what can you do?

Mysti's Workout 11-28-2012

Couch to 5k - Week 4 Day 1: 23 minutes; 2 miles. Very excited! It felt like a real run and that I was getting back into shape again! 6 months post baby / post c-section is pretty good despite having felt down on myself. I left the house as soon as John got home from work 5:15pm and it was so dark when I was finishing up 2 miles. I skipped the last walking part and 5 minute cool down - walking is boring anyways ;)

Michelle's Run 11.26.12

Run: 10 minute
Walk: 10 minute

I didn't take my watch or ipod with me, but I'm guessing that I ran for about 10 minutes and walked for about 10.  I was happy to get something in before it got dark and on a nicer weather day.  (I think it's supposed to rain tomorrow.)

I went to the doctor today and I had gained around 8 pounds in a month!  Of course that month included Halloween and Thanksgiving, but it gave me all the more motivation to run this evening.  I'm hoping it wasn't really 8 pounds... (maybe bloated, water, etc.)

I had been weighing myself every Wednesday, just to keep track, but I hadn't done that in the last few weeks.  I need to get back on that.  It's a good weigh for me to remember that I can't just eat whatever I want. 

Of course, I also tried to convince myself that maybe since I was running consistently, I gained some muscle...haha.

Mysti's Workout 11-25-2012

Couch to 5k - Week 3 Day 3: 30 minutes, 2.55 miles.

Mysti's Workout 11-24-2012

Couch to 5k: 24 minutes; 2 miles. Getting close to being able to run the entire two miles. :) More importantly, Michelle and I got to hangout the last two days!!

Michelle's Run 11.23.12

Distance: 3 miles!!!  (then a 3 minute cool down walk)

I ran 3 miles this morning without stopping.  I felt pretty good the whole time, although I was happy to walk once I reached the 3 mile mark.  I didn't have much ab stretching pain.  I'm starting to get used to the much slower pace and just tried to be thankful that I can still run that distance halfway through my pregnancy. The cooler temperatures also helped.

Now it's time to shower, go to the Razorback game, and then find out if my running partner is a boy or a girl!

Michelle's Run 11.21.12

Time: 10 minute run, 6 minute walk, 14 minute run, 2 minute walk (cool down)

After two days in the car, I was in need of a run.  The weather in Arkansas was perfect.  My legs felt dead at the beginning of the run, but after walking for 6 minutes, my second running set was a lot better.  I'm  hoping to run a few times this week while I'm in Arkansas, since it's flat and I'm not working.

Mysti's Workout 11-19-2012

Couch to 5k - Repeated Week 3 Day 1: 1.75 miles, 23 minutes. It has not been a good week for working out and eating; but it has been a very fun week. Tue. - Tue. Vacation !! Tue. - Thur. my parents were in town for a visit while John was on a buisness trip. Fri. - Mon. I surprised John for his 30th birthday with a trip to Oklahoma to watch the OSU Cowboys and the Oklhoma City Thunder. We had a great time, he was totally surprised and did wonderful with a 6 month old in tote.

Michelle's walk 11.18.12

1.5 mile walk

I have been really lazy/tired this weekend.  Friday I didn't get home until almost dark.  Yesterday, we had a few things to do, but a 2 hour nap definitely took up a large part of the afternoon.  The same with today.  After my nap I didn't feel like running, but I decided that I at least needed to go on a walk.  So I took Murray with me on a walk around the neighborhood.

Michelle's run 11.15.12

Time: 20 minute run, 2 minute walk

It was a little chilly to start, but I warmed right up.  The beginning of my week was really busy and left me exhausted!  I was happy to make it home at a decent time and get a run in before the sun went down.  It also helps my mood that I saw my precious baby today.  He/she is perfect! 

Michelle's Run 11.11.12

Time: 30 minute run (without stopping!); 5 minute walk (cool down)

I felt so great during this run.  Seriously, like I wasn't pregnant, except I knew I was going slower.  Here are what I think factored into the good run:

1. I ran a flat route, so less round ligament pain
2. The weather was great
3. I wore the Beband.  It probably isn't made for running, but it gave a little extra support. (even though it caused me to sweat more)

I didn't even have music or anything.  I just ran. 

I guess I will try to run the flat route more often, it means I have to walk along a section of a busier road (not on it, but in the grass next to it...there isn't a sidewalk), but it isn't too bad.

Mysti's Workout 11-11-2012

Couch to 5k - Week 3 Day 1: 1.35 miles, 17 minute. I did not complete the entire run, suppose to be 26 minutes. It has been raining off and on all day, and I thought I picked a good time to go as it was just misting. At about a mile it went from misting to sprinkling and I thought this is still not to bad I can probably make 2 miles. Well, then it flat out started raining and I headed back to the house. I walked in the house and John said "are you motivated or crazy" to which I replied "definitely crazy".

Mysti's Workout 11-10-2012

Couch to 5k - Week 2 Day 3: 30 minutes and 2.35 miles. Note to self - eat more than a 90 calorie breakfast bar on a day to run. :) Totally forgot that I hadn't really ate until halfway through my workout. Oh well, it was really nice outside and I enjoyed it!

Michelle's run 11.8.12

Distance: 1 mile run; .5 mile walk

This wasn't good.  I didn't feel like running, but knew that I wouldn't be able to run tomorrow.  So, I decided to go.  I changed clothes and put my shoes on.  Every time I put my running shoes on, Murray gets so excited.  So, I feel bad not taking him.  Michael had told me the last time I took him, that I probably didn't need to anymore, but I felt bad, so I harnessed him up.  Well, it was a mistake.  We started running and I felt good.  However, we saw a dog.  When we see other dogs I have to pick up my pace to get him to concentrate on running and not the dog.  Well, he still pulls and lunges at the other dog, so I have to use my strength to pull him back.  I'm also always afraid that he will trip me.  Then, we go a little farther and two men are walking down the street on the uphill.  I know that I need to run past them, for the same reasons as before.  So I am trying to run faster uphill while he is pulling on me.  By the time we got to the top I was exhausted.  We walked the downhill and after I got my breath back to normal we started running again.  Then we saw TWO more dogs.  Ugh!  So, for the third time the situation repeated itself.  I barely got past the people before I had to stop.  By this point I was breathing ok, but in pain.  (I'm guessing my round ligament joints.)  I just walked straight home and didn't even finish my route. 

I should have just left him at home.  I don't know why I am cursed with such a terrible running dog.  That was one of the reasons I really wanted a dog, I wanted a running partner.  But instead, I got a dog that tried to pull my arm off.  I don't get so frustrated normally, but when running is already a bigger challenge, his behavior sends me over the edge.  (Not to mention the hormones!)

This is probably the longest post for a 1 mile run ever.  It's not even that exciting, but I needed to write this to remind me in the future that even though he wants to go on the run...he just can't until May.  (Maybe this will motivate me to go on more walks on my non-running days, because walking I think I can handle with him....just not running.)

Mysti's Workout 11-07-2012

Couch to 5k - Week 2 Day 2: 25 minutes, 2 miles, 37 degrees. I dislike cold weather. It smelled like winter outside, not fall. It felt strange for some reason.

Michelle's workout 11.6.12

Workout: OnDemand Cardio workout (30 min)

I tried out a cardio workout on the OnDemand.  It was ok.  At least I did something that kept me moving for 30 minutes.  It hasn't been ideal running weather.  Chilly and cloudy.  I just need to suck it up!  (And get more long sleeve running shirts)

Now I am ready to sit on the couch the rest of the night!  haha.

Mysti's Workout 11-04-2012

Couch to 5k - Week 2 Day 1: 30 minutes, 2.4 miles. I've enjoyed getting started again this week - hope my motivation continues.

Michelle's run 11.4.12

Time: 28 minute run; 2 minute walk

I got to enjoy some extra hour of sleep and still got a run in before church.  I walked part of an uphill and part of the downhill.  My ab/stomach muscles hurt a little, but not too bad.  It was much easier to get into my breathing today.  I felt good for most of the run (even though I was going at a glacial pace). 

I'm feeling good about how many times I ran/worked out this past week.  I'm hoping to keep it up!

Mysti's Workout

Couch to 5k: 30 minutes, 2.36 miles. I have also start using my Lose IT app again - budgeted to lose 1.5 pounds a week which gives me 1237 calories per day.

Michelle's run 11.2.12

Time: 20 minutes run, 5 minute walk

Today was not as good as Wednesday.  The first half of the run was terrible.  I had to stop a couple of times because I felt some cramping and it took me a while to get my breathing right.  However, starting at 10 minutes in, I felt a lot better and ran the rest with relative ease.  Maybe that is what pregnancy running will look like for me, the first 10 minutes are torture, but we're good after that!