Christmas Week.

So 4 days of the gym on Christmas week isn't bad. I was happy when i got on the scale at the gym, saturday and instead of seeing that I had gained a few lbs, which I totally was anticipating, I had lost 2!!! I've tried to be good this holiday, but I've still not gone without anything, so I was shocked, but totally stoked! I'm ready to give another BIG push and loose more. 8 more lbs and I get the WII fit:) But, I don't want to stop there either.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday Gym workout.
4 miles elpitical
1o min stairclimber
abs and arms and back

Thursday and Friday-WII boxing. I can't believe how sore I was after having been working out so much. It's amazing how many different muscles we have, eh?

Maintain...

I've decided as long as I keep working out just as hard, I can still maintain without gaining, but still enjoy the holidays and the fun of Christmas candy and treats. I'll still be good, but enjoy too.


Monday
Gym workout:
3 mile eliptical
abs and arms

Played basketball and ran lines.

Tuesday
Gym workout
3 miles eliptical
abs and back

wednesday
Played in the snow all day...no formal workout but, up and down those hills in boots in the snow pulling kids and a sled...burnin some calories:)

Two Week Catch Up

I've gotten to be such a slacker at posting my workouts. Luckily though, I haven't been a slacker on workingout. I guess that's whats really important anyway. I have now lost 15lbs. It makes me so motivated to keep working. I am so lucky that Chris is so supportive and makes it possible for me to go to the gym so much. Last night he gave me an incentive for my next goal of another 10lbs. When I've lost it, we get to get a Wii with the Wii Fit. I'm so excited. I've heard such great things about the Wii Fit. So, I've got to kick it up a notch:)

Last week:
Went to the gym 5 times. Even while in Ely for the Polar Express, I went to their little nasty workout center at our hotel. It wasn't a great workout, but I was sick and it was almost 10:00 at night. The rest of the week was pretty good. It's just hard to workout with a cold!

This week:
Monday, was a split am and pm. I did 3 miles on the eliptical each time, plus abs and arms.
Tuesday, I had the flu so I took the day off.
Wednesday, pm at the gym. Did a little over 4 miles on the eliptical and killer abs, and arms. Thursday, pm at the gym 4 miles eliptical, abs and back. Friday pm at the gym...3 miles eliptical and 10 minutes on the stair climber, abs.

Thanksgiving Week Rocked!

So, I was so nervous about a Holiday week. But, I kicked butt. I made it to the gym 5 times still and ended up loosing 4 lbs!!!! WOO HOOOOOOO!!!

Split Day.

Today I worked my butt off. But, I had too because we had In-N-Out for lunch:) YUM!

Gym 6:00am
2.5 miles eliptical, arms and back, abs, 10 bike.

Gym 8:00pm
2.5 miles eliptical

5 Out of 7

aint bad. I worked out 5 days this week! I went to the gym 4 of those days. I dropped another 3lbs also!!!!!! That makes a total of 12 lbs gone. Woo Hoo!

Saturday Workout:
7:00 pm- Gym
2.5 miles eliptical
abs workout
1 mile treadmill
back and arms workout

Trying out the Gym.

So two years ago for Christmas, Chris got me a pass to Gold's Gym. I went a few times but could never seem to find the time. It was always easier to just run with the boys in the stroller. But, without a triple stroller, not happening. Plus my knees and back have been giving me lots of trouble, so this week I hit the gym and LOVED it!

Monday:
5:00am Gym- 2 miles on eliptical, 10 minutes on stair stepper and abs workout

Tuesday:
8:00pm Gym- same as above

Wednesday:
6:00am 3 mile run-wore my new shoes and killed my knees all over again:(

Thursday:
Rested and let my knees recover

Friday:
6:00am Gym-3 miles on eliptical, abs workout

Weeks Recap.

I was able to run monday, wednesday, thursday, friday and saturday. That's a great week for me. Each day was about 2 miles. I need to pick it up again. I think I've decided I'd really like to do a triathalon. There is a all girls one in May. I've really got to get serious!

Here Comes the Cold

This morning when I went to run, it had turned cold! It took me quite awhile to get warmed up. I guess I'll have to put on more layers from here on out!

Early morning run:
2.5-3 Miles with the "Hills"

Slacker in posting,

But at least not a Slacker in running! I did really good last week and ran 5 days!!! I've started a new route which is about 2-2.5 miles that includes the lamb hill, the harmon hill, and the Monthill hill. It's been a great workout.

Monday Nov. 3rd
Early morning
2.5 Mile including the "hills"

Combined Runs

I didn't post yesterday So I'll just combine the two days.

Monday:
2 Mile early morning run alone
2 Mile walk with all 3 boys
4 Mile hike through the Tunnels for FHE

Tuesday:
2.5 Mile early morning run

I'm hoping to workout again tonight. Maybe my JM video or something else. We'll see:)

My best run Thus Far.

So, this morning I got up at 5:30 to run before Chris left. While I was running I just kept pushing, telling myself that I had to make the most of being up so early. So that I did!!



Workout:

3.5 Miles!!!!

Tuesday

This afternoon I got to go running while Chris stayed with James and Trevor. Logan was my little running buddy.

Workout:
2 Miles.

Not so Great Monday

I was so looking forward to a great run today...not so much. I woke up late and so I wasn't able to go before Chris left for work. Then the boys were all up early, so I couldn't even get on the treadmill. Finally this afternoon I got to do a quick run. It was short, but at least it was something:)

Workout:
1 mile-10 minute pace

JM Workout

First Saturday Run.

Late today, Chris kept James and Trevor and then Logan and I went for a run. I can't believe how cool it is out. It felt so good to run in the cool evening and push a SINGLE jogging stroller. I ran a nice hard mile that was mostly uphill. Can't wait for monday!!!

Workout:
1 Mile-down Lamb, up Monthill and Up Woodhill. 10 minute pace

3 Miles!

Yay, I ran 3 miles finally. It's been a really long time since I've ran this far. It was a major accomplishment for me today. And not only did I do distance, but I ran at a faster pace!!I love running in Paradise Crest. It brings back such great memories. Rachelle and I ran many, many miles there. I sure do miss my running partner!

Workout:
3 Miles 9.13 minute pace!

Progress, Sweet Progress

Today I had my best run so far. I hit a major wall and pushed through it. It was so proud of myself:) It gives me such hope again. The breathing (when I remember to do it) definetly helps with the sideaches. My knees haven't hurt since I switched shoes, now if I could get my back dialed in. Ice and Advil are my best friends at night!

Workout:
2.5 Miles 10 minute pace

Early Morning Run.

Chris woke me up at 6:00 so I could run before he left for work. It was suppose to be 5:30, so I was grateful for the extra 1/2 hour of sleep:) My knees didn't hurt at all today...so it's confirmed, it's my new shoes:( It was a hard typical monday run. But, I pushed through and kept running. Every step from the first step, felt like a wall. I know in time it's going to get easier. I'm so proud of myself at how well I've already stuck to it!

Workout:
1.5 Mile 10 minute pace
3/4 Mile walked
JM Workout-Backside

Those Darn Side Aches

Lately when I have been running, I have gotten the worst side aches at about .5 miles! They are killing me. This morning, no different. So after a mile, I jumped on the computer and did a little research. It said to breath more deeply, exhale when the left foot hits, and purse your lips on the exhale. So, I ran another mile, practicing the new breathing and- IT WORKED! Finally no side ache. It was awesome.

Workout:
2 Miles 10 minute pace
JM Workout

It's the Shoes...

I ran on the treadmill this morning with my old shoes and my knees didn't hurt AT ALL!! I'm so sad. I love my shoes. I guess at least my old shoes are the nike+ also so my ipod still works with them.

Workout:
1.5 Mile 10 minute pace
JM workout

Frustrated.

My knees have been hurting me really bad, so I took the rest of the week of last week, hoping that would help. Today I got to go running outside while Chris stayed home with the boys. Both him and Logan are sick and I needed a break BADLY! As soon as I started running, my knees starting aching. I'm so afraid it's my new shoes, which I love dearly:( So, I only ran a mile that walked some then ran a litte more. Although, I'm pretty sure my walk was faster than my run...I was SLOW today! Oh well, it was better than nothing and it got me out of the house. I'm going to try running in my old shoes and see if there is a difference.

Workout:
1.25 Mile Running
1 Mile Walking

Hangin In...

Today was a hang in there day. My back and knees hurt all night long and I could barely move this morning. So, I took some advil and gave it some time. I also switched it up and did JM workout first to warm-up and then got on the treadmill.



Workout:

JM Workout-backside

1 Mile 10 minute pace

Ouchie Monday

Monday runs are usually so painful, and today's was no exception. It had been 4 days since I got to run so it was alittle tougher, but I kicked butt. I did my farthest run so far and even with some incline.

Workout:
2.5 miles 10 minute pace 2.5 incline
JM workout

Gettin Creative!

Wednesday-we are up in Alamo and no one is here today except me and the boys and I don't have my treadmill...so I got creative. Thank Heavens for my ipod! I put Trevor and Logan down for thier nap and James and I headed outside so I could run around the perimeter of our property and the arena! Talk about a good workout...so much of it was sand and hills. I didn't run quite as far or quite as quick, but it worked my butt out good!

1 Mile 10.2 minute pace.
As much of the JM workouts I could remember

Beautiful Monday...

After a good night's sleep (Trevor slept 7 hrs!!) Chris woke me up at 5:00am so I could go running before he left for work. At first, I just rolled over, thinking that I would run on the treadmill today. But, I knew I wanted to take advantage of running with my nike+ again. As I headed out the door, I realized my ipod battery was dead:( Oh well, I was still happy to be running outside. It was a beautiful morning. I love this time of year, nice and cool but not cold.

Workout:
2 Miles!!!!!!!!!! at 9:50 pace.
45 minute Jillian Michaels Workout-front side

Now it's time for a shower!

Hitting the Pavement.

Today just as I got already to jump on the treadmill, Chris came home to take care of paperwork. Since both Logan and Trevor were down for naps, I decided to take advantage of daddy being home and skipped the treadmill and hit the pavement. I've been dying to try out my Nike+ and this was the perfect chance. WAY TOO COOL! Love, Love, Loved it.
Well, if I thought I was sore tuesday morning...today was bad, but in such a good way. I ran mile at 9.5 min pace. (See that's the beauty of the Nike+, it tells you your pace, distance, calories burned-all the good stuff!) I was pleased considering how much I hurt and also running outside versus the treadmill-there is SUCH a difference!

Feels SOOO Good!

So I woke up tuesday morning (after only 2.5 hours of sleep due to a ROUGH night) sore. Pathetic huh? But, my run and lower body workout on monday worked me over:) So, with absolutely no energy to spare, I rested. This morning I knew I had to make up for my lazy butt. So, I took it a little slower-10 minute mile for 1.5 miles then did a 1/2 hour of Jillian Michaels Biggest Winner video. She kicks butt! After watching theBiggest Looser-I want her as my personal trainer. Since there's no way I could ever leave my family for that long-her videos are the next best thing! I am dripping sweat and it feels Oh SOOO Good!

Yeah...Back into Running!

So, my friend Jenny (who I can't believe moved just as I'm able to run again! I really need a running partner!!) had a great idea of doing a running blog. I decided it would be a great motivation for me to be able to track my running. And since I'm such a Blog Addict, I will want to post all the time, so I'll have to run all the time so I have something to post about:)

Monday Sept. 8th
Ran 1 9 minute mile on treadmill.

When I got on the treadmill this morning, I thought to myself, I'll be happy with 1/2 mile since it's been about 8 months since I've ran at all! So, I was thrilled to do a 9 minute mile. There is a 5k on October 25th that I'm shooting for to be my first race back. I'd also like to do the 1/2 marathon with my SIL Amy out at Valley of Fire in November, but it may be a little too soon, we'll see how it goes!