And the Story Goes. I got the idea from Aneta and did this for today's cross-training. She is doing a run-bike-run combo and I sorta modified it to give my knees a break from running. So I did an elliptical-bike-elliptical combo instead. I botched my first attempt at this combo last week. And this week, I wrote it down on a Post-It note to remind myself exactly what to do.
What I Did & How I Did.
Elliptical - 1 mile @ 10 mins
Bike - 5 miles @ 19 mins
Elliptical - 1 mile @ 11:23 minutes
After that I went and did some weights on the bicep curls machine, only to realize that after elevating the seat to the highest position ever, I am still too short. I remembered why I used to just do free weights.
Good quick workout today. Sweated a whole lot and feeling pretty good. Now, gonna sit on that office chair and type some speech reports in the comfort of my home.
Have you tried this R-B-R combo or do you have any combo you are doing and would like to share?
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Running Makes Me Happy
Thought of the Day. It doesn't matter how stressed I feel or how disappointed I feel at the beginning of a run. The end result is pretty much the same - I feel happy after a run. And I want to be a runner for the rest of my life.
Reflection. Last weekend 10-miler didn't turn out the way I wanted it to be. In 1 run, all three of my expectations were crushed (1. Run 10 miles, 2. Run without knee pain, 3. Register for half marathon when I achieved the previous two). I was pretty bummed but I want to thank every single one of you who understood and gave me some kind encouraging words. Thank you!
What happened. I heeded your advice and rested Sunday and Monday. I was dying to go out and run on Monday actually because I had a rough day and I just know that a run would make me happy. But I refrained. Today, I ran. I took precautions too. I told myself I will run on the treadmill since that is some pretty nice surface, and that I was going to do 1 mile and play it by ear. I would start that mile slowly - 12:00/mile. AND if there isn't any pain, I will continue, but 3 miles will be the max. I also prepped myself for the 3-mile run. I wrote my planned pace on a piece of sticky note and stuck it on the treadmill. (1st mile: 12:00/mile, 2nd mile: 11:45/mile, 3rd mile: 11:30/mile).
Of course I didn't stick to the plan!
Here's the data:
Mile 1 = 12:00/mile
Mile 2 = 11:32/mile
Mile 3 = 10:00/mile.
Completed 3 miles in 34:30 minutes.
Good News. I hit 100 miles of the year. And definitely the most number of miles I have ever ran in my 30 years of life. I am excited and absolutely thrilled.
I'm Thankful For. A good 3 mile run today. Knees that aren't bothering me too much. A boyfriend who bears with me telling him all about running. Blogging friends who have been supportive and encouraging. A pretty spring Tuesday.
I'm Looking Forward. A good, steady run for the rest of the week.
Reflection. Last weekend 10-miler didn't turn out the way I wanted it to be. In 1 run, all three of my expectations were crushed (1. Run 10 miles, 2. Run without knee pain, 3. Register for half marathon when I achieved the previous two). I was pretty bummed but I want to thank every single one of you who understood and gave me some kind encouraging words. Thank you!
What happened. I heeded your advice and rested Sunday and Monday. I was dying to go out and run on Monday actually because I had a rough day and I just know that a run would make me happy. But I refrained. Today, I ran. I took precautions too. I told myself I will run on the treadmill since that is some pretty nice surface, and that I was going to do 1 mile and play it by ear. I would start that mile slowly - 12:00/mile. AND if there isn't any pain, I will continue, but 3 miles will be the max. I also prepped myself for the 3-mile run. I wrote my planned pace on a piece of sticky note and stuck it on the treadmill. (1st mile: 12:00/mile, 2nd mile: 11:45/mile, 3rd mile: 11:30/mile).
Of course I didn't stick to the plan!
Here's the data:
Mile 1 = 12:00/mile
Mile 2 = 11:32/mile
Mile 3 = 10:00/mile.
Completed 3 miles in 34:30 minutes.
Good News. I hit 100 miles of the year. And definitely the most number of miles I have ever ran in my 30 years of life. I am excited and absolutely thrilled.
I'm Thankful For. A good 3 mile run today. Knees that aren't bothering me too much. A boyfriend who bears with me telling him all about running. Blogging friends who have been supportive and encouraging. A pretty spring Tuesday.
I'm Looking Forward. A good, steady run for the rest of the week.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Trotting on the Treadmill with Thoughts
Trot Tally. I find that writing my goals on a Post-It works for me when I run on the treadmill. It keeps me focused and very driven. And it keeps me safe (since I can quickly jot down the numbers instead of texting it on my phone.) I didn't plan on setting the treadmill on incline today, but I did! It kinda puts some stress on the ankle. But I needed that elevation, since this Saturday's Shamrock 5K race is definitely not on a flat terrain. Mile 1 @ 11:19/mile @ 2% incline (Plan: 11:30/mile)
Mile 2 @ 10:21/mile @ 1% incline (Plan: 10:30/mile)
Mile 3 @ 9:31/mile @ 0% incline (Plan: 9:30/mile)
Total: 3 miles in 31:43 minutes.
Thoughts. #1 Poor Keith. His computer crashed and his work is there. He is usually diligent about saving his work on an external harddrive, so I am crossing fingers, toes, and whenever possible, my eyes that he will be able to retrieve those files.
#2: Why do my ankles ache and why do my toes go a little numb when I run? Is it because I tied my shoe laces too tightly? Any suggestions?
#3: When will the UPS truck bring my box of goodies to me?
#4: If I keep up with my schedule, I will hit 100 miles of running this weekend.
Thankful. A good run. A sweet boyfriend. Knees that don't hurt. Fellow bloggers/runners who keep me accountable, inspired, motivated and give me such wonderful advice. Spring break. (not in any order).
How was your Monday workout? I hope it was great!
Mile 2 @ 10:21/mile @ 1% incline (Plan: 10:30/mile)
Mile 3 @ 9:31/mile @ 0% incline (Plan: 9:30/mile)
Total: 3 miles in 31:43 minutes.
Thoughts. #1 Poor Keith. His computer crashed and his work is there. He is usually diligent about saving his work on an external harddrive, so I am crossing fingers, toes, and whenever possible, my eyes that he will be able to retrieve those files.
#2: Why do my ankles ache and why do my toes go a little numb when I run? Is it because I tied my shoe laces too tightly? Any suggestions?
#3: When will the UPS truck bring my box of goodies to me?
#4: If I keep up with my schedule, I will hit 100 miles of running this weekend.
Thankful. A good run. A sweet boyfriend. Knees that don't hurt. Fellow bloggers/runners who keep me accountable, inspired, motivated and give me such wonderful advice. Spring break. (not in any order).
How was your Monday workout? I hope it was great!
Monday, March 15, 2010
I am liking the treadmill runs.
I learned. Plan your run the night before. It helps me focus and keeps me less flustered. I know where I am going, and how fast I should be going.
Attitude Change. I am beginning to really like the treadmill, especially if I need to keep up at a certain pace. Today's workout was a mere 3 mile run. And last night, before bed, I wrote out on a piece of notepad what I wanted to achieve in those 3 miles. I was so excited that I really can't hardly wait to go for that run. I didn't make it to the Y this morning because of the time change and I can't help feeling gipped off my sleep. But the run was at the back of my head the entire day. I knew that when I got home, I will have to put on my running shoes and head out. I did.
By the Numbers. Here's the data for today's treadmill run. The pace in parenthesis was my intended goal, and the highlighted pace was what I accomplished.
Mile 1 = 11:32/mile (Plan: 11:30/mile)
Mile 2 = 11:07/mile (Plan: 11:19/mile) Yay, that kinda made up for the slack in Mile #1.
Mile 3 = I started off at 10:00/mile pace for 0.5 mile, increased the speed to 9:41/mile for the next 0.25 mile and finished up at a 9:30/mile pace. (Plan:10:00/mile pace.)
Total: 3 miles in 32:32. My best time ever.
How I Am Feeling. STILL feeling good
Highlight. Ego boost! A somewhat fit looking man came and got on the treadmill next to mine. He started off kinda at the pace I was going. But I just keep going faster and faster and faster. It felt so good. I feel strong and thought I could go faster than the final 9:30/mile but I refrained.
So, do you have any ego boost moment? Haha. I am still feeling pretty darn good!
Giveaway. Confessions of a Rambunctious Runner is giving away "My life on the Run" by Bart Yasso. She wants to start a "Bloggerhood of the traveling book" where the person who gets the book will read it and have a giveaway and pass the book around bloggers.
Attitude Change. I am beginning to really like the treadmill, especially if I need to keep up at a certain pace. Today's workout was a mere 3 mile run. And last night, before bed, I wrote out on a piece of notepad what I wanted to achieve in those 3 miles. I was so excited that I really can't hardly wait to go for that run. I didn't make it to the Y this morning because of the time change and I can't help feeling gipped off my sleep. But the run was at the back of my head the entire day. I knew that when I got home, I will have to put on my running shoes and head out. I did.
By the Numbers. Here's the data for today's treadmill run. The pace in parenthesis was my intended goal, and the highlighted pace was what I accomplished.
Mile 1 = 11:32/mile (Plan: 11:30/mile)
Mile 2 = 11:07/mile (Plan: 11:19/mile) Yay, that kinda made up for the slack in Mile #1.
Mile 3 = I started off at 10:00/mile pace for 0.5 mile, increased the speed to 9:41/mile for the next 0.25 mile and finished up at a 9:30/mile pace. (Plan:10:00/mile pace.)
Total: 3 miles in 32:32. My best time ever.
How I Am Feeling. STILL feeling good
Highlight. Ego boost! A somewhat fit looking man came and got on the treadmill next to mine. He started off kinda at the pace I was going. But I just keep going faster and faster and faster. It felt so good. I feel strong and thought I could go faster than the final 9:30/mile but I refrained.
So, do you have any ego boost moment? Haha. I am still feeling pretty darn good!
Giveaway. Confessions of a Rambunctious Runner is giving away "My life on the Run" by Bart Yasso. She wants to start a "Bloggerhood of the traveling book" where the person who gets the book will read it and have a giveaway and pass the book around bloggers.
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