The Temptation Was Too Great

Well, yesterday the temptation was too great and I skipped my planned P90x workout and watched True Blood as well as some other back logged shows and I simply vegged out!

Sometimes you just gotta do that!

I think next week I will set Monday as a Rest day and switch my Monday Stretch/Stretch to Fridays ... removing the I-wasn't-supposed-to-veg-out-today-guilt factor

Today I was supposed to do a co-worker run but I got an invite to do a run with Ms. Firemen and Mr. Boyfriend is going to ride Bike with Mr. Firemen so I decided that sounded like a much more interesting endeavor.

Interesting as in I always run alot faster when I'm chasing Ms. Firemen instead of my run-the-first-1/2-mile-then-walk-the-rest-of-the-way (i.e. slacking) with my co-worker.

So today's scheduled 3 miler will be switched with tomorrows 5 miler.

During lunch, I ran by Sports Authority to grab some Shot Blocks or Gu Shots since 5 miles is long-ish to me and I was shocked that a pack of shot blocks runs for $3.99 (and contains only 2 servings).

I am so going to have to give this Clif Shot Bloks Clone recipe a try (will keep you posted on results).

Who knew running was such an expensive endeavor!

Also, on the crafty-cooking front. I made a second batch of Granola bars. This time I replaced Light Simple Syrup with homemade Splenda Simple Syrup (1/2 cup of Splenda, 1/2 cup water) and Peanut Butter was replaced by PB2. The batch made less but they truned out really great and the changes brought the calorie count down to the 120s.

Plus, I love the look on people faces when I tell them I MADE the granola bars ;} hehe

Hope your having a good one!

Back to Monday

Well, we're back to Monday and I'm feeling pretty good about the weekend.

Friday: 4.25 M run
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 5 M Run

Sunday was my first run with my Camelbak. I filled it about half way (1-L) but being that it was the first time I used it I only used the water to rinse and spit which in itself improved my run. I was not nearly as thirsty as I've been in the past. Running with it on felt a little strange and I was definitely self conscious but no one really stared and I felt like I was a hard-core runner in training (which helped).

Today my legs are a little sore but I still want to run. My knee is a little sore too so I know I shouldn't. Today is my Strength/Stretch day.

I plan to do my P90x and a short bike ride.

I am starting to feel alot better about my running. I've been holding a consistent 11min mile in my runs (which is an improvement for me from last month). Also, this week marks the beginning of my 12 weeks training for the Half-Marathon (wow, we are 12 weeks out!) which is quite exciting.

This week I have:

Monday: P90x
Tuesday: 3 Mile Run
Wednesday: 4 Mile Run
Thursday: 3 Mile Run
Friday: 2 Mile Run
Saturday: Brick - Bike + 1 Mile Run
Sunday: 6 Mile Run

Have a great week!

Friday Follies

Well, it's been a rough week but thankfully we have arrived at Friday.

Workout Re-Cap:
Monday: Rest (Caught up on True Blood :)
Tuesday: 3 Mile Run
Wednesday: 3 Mile Run (was supposed to do 4 miles though :(
Thursday: 3 Mile Run
Friday: 3 Mile Run (will probably be more of a run/walk) followed by some AB work

I'm also hopeful for this weekend.

Saturday: 2 Mile Run followed by a Bike Ride (My first Brick!)
Sunday: 5 Mile Run

Also, any tips on the "I can't eat solid foods after I run thing"? I am not able to eat anything for hours after I run so I am having a protein shake and skipping dinner. I think I am doing ok on the calorie intake with the protein shake but is that enough?

Anyway in other news: check out this great NUUN Giveaway at Tall Mom on the Run

Have a FABULOUS Friday!

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

I must admit I have been MIA due to a bad running/workout weekend.

I did go in with go intentions:

Friday: P90x Back & Legs
Saturday: 2 Mile Run
Sunday: 6 Mile Run
Monday: P90x Back & Legs

But, as they say: "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".

Here's how it really went:

Friday: P90x Back & Legs = "I'm hard core. I got this!"
Saturday: "um, our friends are getting together? Forget the run, Let's go!"
Sunday: "Six Miles? You're crazy! I'm hung over and queezy from all that food we ate last night ... 4 miles (half run/half walk) is enough, right?"
Monday: "I'd rather watch True Blood ... and The Colony ... and Fringe"

I didn't beat myself up though ... I had faith in Tuesday. So when it came and I was feeling anti-social I decided that I need to set myself up to succeed instead of muddle through another work out. So I told my co-worker I had something I needed to take care of and that I would be unable to run ... I know it's not nice ... but I knew I needed to run alone.

When I got home ... things weren't looking to good being that it started to pour down rain. Luckily it was just another Miami Sun Shower (not the expected remnants of Hurricane Anna/Bill/whoever that will be passing soon) ... so I hurried up and got dressed to make sure I didn't miss my window.

It felt great albeit that the humidity was so thick it made my breathing heavier than usual. I did have to take a few walk breaks (3 rather than 4 this time) because my heart rate kept shooting way up and becoming uncomfortable (which seems to happen to me alot more I wait more than 48 hours between runs ... anyone know why or is that just me?) but all in all a very good run for me.

It occurred to me that I've been filling up all my running days with runs with other people and I forgot how much I really like to run alone ... I guess the lesson is in all things MODERATION ;)

Have a Happy Hump Day!

Finally Friday ::: SIGH OF RELIEF :::

Today's title totally expresses how I feel today.

I am still sore from Wednesday's 6 miler. It's a dull all-over-your-body sore which feels good but can wear on you.

Yesterday's 3 miler became a .5m jog plus a 2.5 mile walk.

I do admit I pushed a little further than I should have on Wednesday but I think I needed to reach one of those motivational goal points and saying "I did 6 miles" is definitely one of them.

But from now on I will stick to my plan (which doesn't include another 6 miler for another 2 and 1/2 weeks).

Tonight, I want to stick to my new rules:

Rule #1 Do at least 40 minutes of a workout activity EVERYDAY!
Rule #2 Do not allow more than 48 hours to pass between runs.
Rule #3 Drink no more than 12oz of Soda a day.

still fine tuning and adding rules :)


THANK THE LORD, IT'S FRIDAY!

Thankfully Thursday

I'm telling you Thursday could not have come at a better time. I am quite thankful that the weekend is starting to rear it's head and I am quite happy that my running schedule has been spot on.

Yesterday, I did my planned 6 miler. Nothing extraordinary on time ( 1:13:10 ). I ran at my average pace when I run on my own but I did surprise myself that I didn't take many walking breaks (less than yesterday's 3 miler) and I managed to keep my pace pretty consistent through the whole thing. Not terrible for the additional distance considering I haven't done a 6 miler since I trained for the 7 Mile Bridge :)

When I got home I had a one cup of milk with some sugar-free chocolate syrup and got my stretching done and then drank some water to re-hydrate. But time passed and I just wasn't hungry. Being that my runs are in the evening this is quite an inconvenience. I'm not sure what to do. Should I get a protein meal replacement type so I can just have my glass of milk and be done with it? Or is that bad?

Anyway, after I got home, I was greeted by Mr. Boyfriend and he noted that he crossed off one of my To-Dos from my task list on Google ... it was: Learn to Ride a Bike. I hadn't realized it (and I have a long way to go yet) but I did learn. It made me extra happy (like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae).

I've got alot to be thankful for!

Wishing you a thankful day!

Wacky Wednesday

I woke up in arguably the best mood I have woken up to in a while.

The alarm rang and once swatted into snooze mode, I rolled over and started dancing in side my head like a total goof! It felt great.

I do believe I may have been still riding high from the endorphins from last nights run. We ended up going later than expected (a lot later on my watch, which runs fast and slightly askew). But it did turn out to be a great run. I was open and honest as BOB and Julia suggested and I told my co-worker I HAD TO RUN. She understood.

I didn't break any records. I took 4 walking breaks (with a self imposed limit of no more than 1:00 minute) and an average time of 38:16 (12ish minute mile). But to me is was a great run!

Unfortunately, as is usual when I start later than I expect: I forgot to stretch afterward leaving quite sore (even now) ... but its a good sore.

Today, I have my run with Mrs. Firemen (who pushes me to run alot faster :) and we have 6 miles penciled in :) I am excited!

Have a Hump-a-rific day!