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Monday, April 30, 2012

Michelle's workouts 4.25-4.29

4.25- Pure Barre Class

I tried out Pure Barre with a teacher from my school.  I ejoyed the class.  It was a little weird and silly at times, but I felt it was a workout and I loved that the place is sooo close to my house. 

4.29- 30 minute run/walk

I decided to run yesterday morning before church.  It was a terrible run.  I had to stop and walk several times.  I am running a 5k this weekend, and I am not prepared at all!  I hope I can run better Saturday.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Michelle's workouts 4.13-4.23


4.23 Run: 3.5 miles
4.21 Run: 2 miles
4.13 Workout: Power Yoga

I forgot to blog about yoga, then I tried to post about the Saturday run, but blogger was not cooperating.  Hopefully this works!

Today I ran 3.5 miles.  The weather was a little cooler and it was really windy.  Murray ran with me for the first 1.5 and then he got put back in the house when he started barking at a kid on a scooter.  ugh!  I didn't run/workout much last week.  It was an emotionally exhausting week and I had several after school work obligations.  This week looks a lot better.  We have state testing, I guess they feel the teachers should have a break too...plus no grading!!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Michelle's workout 4.10.12

Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 (week 1)

Tried out my new Jillian Michaels DVD.  I actually thought it was easier than 30 Day Shred.  But we will see if I'm sore tomorrow.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Michelle's run 4.9.12

2 miles

I had hoped for 3 miles and maybe also some Jillian Michaels, but today was the first day back from Spring Break.  The alarm went off WAY too early.  I almost settled for no run at all.... but I remembered my new running skirt!  I took it for a cruise around the block.  I love it.  The shorts that are attached don't ride up and it was quite comfortable.  I don't know if it's ideal for longer runs, but 2 miles was perfect.  I also love that it's pink!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Michelle's run 4.7.12

4 mile run!

A 4 mile run seemed like a great way to end my Arkansas trip.  I had to take advantage of the perfect weather and flat neighborhood.  It's funny that I ran more while on vacation then I probably would have ran at home. 

Well, now I have a FULL day of traveling ahead of me.  By the time we drive to the airport, I fly to Charlotte, sit in that airport for 2 hours, fly to Atlanta, and then take the shuttle back to Chattanooga...I could have just driven faster.  But, driving is more work.  Oh well, as long as I make it safely.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Michelle's Run 4.5.12

30 minute tempo run

Since I am running the Peachtree, it's time to get serious about the training.  I thought Spring Break would be the best time to try to get in the habit.  In taking my training more seriously, I have decided to dabble in tempo runs and speedwork.  Today I tried a tempo run.  I ran at normal pace for 10 minutes.  Then I picked up the pace for 5 minutes, then spent 5 minutes trying to run near my goal 10k pace.  The last 10 minutes were a cool down.  The goal is to increase the time that I can run at my goal pace.  I'm wanting to run the 10k in less than an hour! 

Next week I will try speedwork.... the trick there is finding a track or somewhere that would be conducive for speedwork.  


Michelle's Run 4.4.12

2 mile run
19:40

I am in Arkansas.  I even got to stay with Mysti.  Unfortunately, we didn't get to actually run together.  But while she was at her dr's appt checking on the baby, I went for a 2 mile run.  Her neighborhood was sooo flat.  I loved it.  The temperature was also perfect.  Hopefully the next time we are together we can run together too!