Long week - glad I'm finally writing this on Sunday night =)
Monday - 4x800 - 3.27 miles 29.15 minutes
Tuesday - CX - Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 - Week 2 35 minutes; 15 minutes of lifting at school
Wednesday - 4 mile tempo run - 3.93 miles in 34.47 minutes
Thursday - CX - 18 min run, 15 min workout at school
--Step ups with overhead press, lunges with twisting abs, kettlebell swings, skaters, pushups, jump squats
Friday - CX - Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack Level 1 - 33 minutes
Saturday - 1 hour 18 minutes - 8.04 miles
Sunday - Eliptical 20 minutes, 15 min walk/run - 1.12 miles; lifting - chest fly, lunges, plie squats with overhead extensions, bicep curls, mountain climbers, kickbacks, roman chair abs.
Onto another week!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Training week 1
Wednesday - 3 mile tempo. Not real sure it was a tempo run, I just ran it. 3.14 miles in 27.45. Not too bad and it was blistering hot. So that's done.
Thursday - Ripped in 30 DVD Level 1 - 35 minutes. This is sort of a break day for me but still feeling like I'm doing something. It alternates 3 min of strength, 2 min of cardio, 1 min of abs.
Friday - supposed to be a rest day or 30 min CX training, but I am exhausted and knew I didn't want to run on Saturday. So I put on my shoes around 1:30 before vb practice started and hit the road. Thinking the whole time, just get this done and you have the whole weekend to yourself!
I ran 6.40 miles (a little overkill on accident) in 1 hour. I haven't ran for an hour in over a month so glad to know I still got it in 90 degree weather.
May CX train today and run easy tomorrow. Can't decide!
Thursday - Ripped in 30 DVD Level 1 - 35 minutes. This is sort of a break day for me but still feeling like I'm doing something. It alternates 3 min of strength, 2 min of cardio, 1 min of abs.
Friday - supposed to be a rest day or 30 min CX training, but I am exhausted and knew I didn't want to run on Saturday. So I put on my shoes around 1:30 before vb practice started and hit the road. Thinking the whole time, just get this done and you have the whole weekend to yourself!
I ran 6.40 miles (a little overkill on accident) in 1 hour. I haven't ran for an hour in over a month so glad to know I still got it in 90 degree weather.
May CX train today and run easy tomorrow. Can't decide!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Day 2 of training
I'm already tired of this...well, not really but I just started back to school and getting on a schedule is difficult! Day 2 is CX Training -
Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 - Level 3
3 minutes of strength, 2 min of cardio, 1 min abs - 3 circuits
Done til tomorrow!
Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 - Level 3
3 minutes of strength, 2 min of cardio, 1 min abs - 3 circuits
Done til tomorrow!
Training starts!
Yesterday, I started training for my 7th half marathon which will be the St. Louis Rock and Roll Half Marathon near the end of October. I'm going to try to update this day to day, or at least week to week.
Day 1 - 4x400, track workout
Warm up - 4:30 min jog
4-400's - approx 2 min a piece with 2 minute recovery inbetween
Cool down - 4:30 min jog
Total - 22 min - 2.5 miles
I also did some high knees, butt kicks, crunches, squat jumps for about 10 min
Day 2 is CX Training for 30 minutes.
Day 1 - 4x400, track workout
Warm up - 4:30 min jog
4-400's - approx 2 min a piece with 2 minute recovery inbetween
Cool down - 4:30 min jog
Total - 22 min - 2.5 miles
I also did some high knees, butt kicks, crunches, squat jumps for about 10 min
Day 2 is CX Training for 30 minutes.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Good advice
I've been struggling recently with a lot. Wondering if I'm in the right profession, why God has me where he has me, am I just spinning my wheels or am I going somewhere, and missing my dad along the way. I sometimes feel like I am in a depressed stage of my life. Not really depressed, but in a funk. I cried everyday to work this week for various reasons and I can't get a stronghold on what God wants me to hear, learn, ask, do, etc. I have asked many for prayers and I know they are people I trust and are holding me up during this time, so I thank those of you for that. These people have also given me exceptional advice and scripture that has simply penetrated my heart recently. I find that as I ask God and seek him and question him some too, he punches me in the gut with songs, verses, stories, etc. For instance, there is a song that I'm really diggin on the radio and it is never played on Joy FM. Well, in the past week, I've probably heard it 3-4 times. And I've been focusing on Philippians 4:6-7 and I heard someone on the radio say it was there go to verse as well. Little things like that have been happening left and right. Through it all, I've been asking God for help and for opportunities. Not any specific help just help. God knows what I need, and I find he reveals himself to me when I am open and honest before him.
Through this time, I've found words and pieces of encouragement that I have truly gotten me through the days. Maybe you are going through something rough right now and you think no one is there. Or you don't see the light that God promises. Or you wonder if he truly does know best. I believe and can attest that he does but that doesn't mean my faith hasn't been trembling sometimes. Here are little nuggets of truth to help you that I have received or found in letters in the past few days....(identities remain anonymous to protect the innocent=)
**God's timing is perfect and God works for the good of those who love him.
**Use this time as being "on the anvil". God is shaping you and refining you for his purpose and for something great.
**Remember, God's time table usually is not close to our idea of when things should happen. You learn patience, trust, develop a deeper faith in God and His plan as you wait. Just be true to your belief in God's plan and will for your life. Try not to dwell on day-to-day feelings and changes....it is a journey with many side roads and small steps but keep your face and heart and soul pointed to Jesus. Trust and let Jesus comfort and encourage you.
**Challenge yourself to be better everyday - in your classes, in your dealings with others and in all of your decisions. Continue to display and use your strong faith in God-he has given you so much and remember of those that are give much-are asked much. Share your faith, you'll know when and where.
I hope these few thoughts help you in your journey and I have to admit, 3 of the 4 of these are from my family members. God has truly blessed me! Another side note, I ran this morning and really just poured out my heart to God. I talked to him like I would talk to you. Told him what I thought was crappy and what I'm thankful for and again, asked for him to hear me and for help. I also like to talk to my dad when I run. I promised him before he passed away, that I would talk to him so he'd better be with me. As I sat to write this before church today, I compiled all my advice in letters and in my brain and a random thought (how could I ever forget this) came into my mind. My dad's very last piece of advice for me was one word: PATIENCE. I was immediately overcome with emotion and a sense of release. Through all of scripture and my friends/family's advice, one word did it. Patience. Patience, for good things are coming. Patience, God is right where he wants you. Patience. Dad knew I would need it.
If I had to pick a verse for the day, here it is:
Colossians 1: 9-13
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[a] 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[b] to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
Through this time, I've found words and pieces of encouragement that I have truly gotten me through the days. Maybe you are going through something rough right now and you think no one is there. Or you don't see the light that God promises. Or you wonder if he truly does know best. I believe and can attest that he does but that doesn't mean my faith hasn't been trembling sometimes. Here are little nuggets of truth to help you that I have received or found in letters in the past few days....(identities remain anonymous to protect the innocent=)
**God's timing is perfect and God works for the good of those who love him.
**Use this time as being "on the anvil". God is shaping you and refining you for his purpose and for something great.
**Remember, God's time table usually is not close to our idea of when things should happen. You learn patience, trust, develop a deeper faith in God and His plan as you wait. Just be true to your belief in God's plan and will for your life. Try not to dwell on day-to-day feelings and changes....it is a journey with many side roads and small steps but keep your face and heart and soul pointed to Jesus. Trust and let Jesus comfort and encourage you.
**Challenge yourself to be better everyday - in your classes, in your dealings with others and in all of your decisions. Continue to display and use your strong faith in God-he has given you so much and remember of those that are give much-are asked much. Share your faith, you'll know when and where.
I hope these few thoughts help you in your journey and I have to admit, 3 of the 4 of these are from my family members. God has truly blessed me! Another side note, I ran this morning and really just poured out my heart to God. I talked to him like I would talk to you. Told him what I thought was crappy and what I'm thankful for and again, asked for him to hear me and for help. I also like to talk to my dad when I run. I promised him before he passed away, that I would talk to him so he'd better be with me. As I sat to write this before church today, I compiled all my advice in letters and in my brain and a random thought (how could I ever forget this) came into my mind. My dad's very last piece of advice for me was one word: PATIENCE. I was immediately overcome with emotion and a sense of release. Through all of scripture and my friends/family's advice, one word did it. Patience. Patience, for good things are coming. Patience, God is right where he wants you. Patience. Dad knew I would need it.
If I had to pick a verse for the day, here it is:
Colossians 1: 9-13
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[a] 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[b] to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Projects, projects, projects
I have about 10 projects on my to do list and don't really have any motivation to start and finish them. I have the materials, and everything I need for some of them, but it's so much easier to sit on the couch and surf the net, watch the Cardinals, or How I Met Your Mother episodes on Netflix then to seriously start them. Here's what's on my list (hopefully if I post them, I'll start them):
1. Pick out fabric for curtains in Nathan's studio (I think I have the right texture we want picked out but need to wait for Labor day sale on fabric)
2. Sew said curtains for Nathan's studio (probably have someone else sew them=)
3. Get another job to pay for said curtains (just kidding, but not really)
4. Put together my racing bib scrapbook (have all materials, just need to sit and do it)
5. Hang the holder that will hold all of my racing medals (it's sitting on the floor)
6. Do our Vegas vacation scrapbook (sitting on the floor with pictures and stickers)
7. Hire someone to reupholster a thrift find chair for Nathan's studio (have someone pegged but pricey)
8. Write Senior high health curriculum map for this fall (yes, school starts in about a week)
9. Create a center piece with the random wooden frame I just purchased (frame is sitting on our couch)
10. Sew a new table runner (fabric is sitting on the floor in our guest room in a bag)
--Okay, so there are 10 or less, but most require $$$ that I'm hesitant to spend on all this stuff, but better now than later.
Oh, also to read the entire book of Mark in the Bible tomorrow and this week.
Look for pictures coming up of before and after!!!!
1. Pick out fabric for curtains in Nathan's studio (I think I have the right texture we want picked out but need to wait for Labor day sale on fabric)
2. Sew said curtains for Nathan's studio (probably have someone else sew them=)
3. Get another job to pay for said curtains (just kidding, but not really)
4. Put together my racing bib scrapbook (have all materials, just need to sit and do it)
5. Hang the holder that will hold all of my racing medals (it's sitting on the floor)
6. Do our Vegas vacation scrapbook (sitting on the floor with pictures and stickers)
7. Hire someone to reupholster a thrift find chair for Nathan's studio (have someone pegged but pricey)
8. Write Senior high health curriculum map for this fall (yes, school starts in about a week)
9. Create a center piece with the random wooden frame I just purchased (frame is sitting on our couch)
10. Sew a new table runner (fabric is sitting on the floor in our guest room in a bag)
--Okay, so there are 10 or less, but most require $$$ that I'm hesitant to spend on all this stuff, but better now than later.
Oh, also to read the entire book of Mark in the Bible tomorrow and this week.
Look for pictures coming up of before and after!!!!
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