Week three is complete! Here is a run-down of my workouts this week. Went into more detail this week because I logged as I went along, and wanted to remember more details of my runs to see how I was feeling before/during/after the runs. I can really tell I'm getting stronger, which is great for me to want to keep up on my weight lifting and cross training. Incorporating some DVDs in my week, and lifting at the gym has really made a big difference in just three weeks! Happy to say my streak of exercise has continued - still no days off from exercising since December 30, 2013 - three weeks!
Monday: Jillian's 30 Day Shred Level 3. After five days of running in a row, I had to start off my week with a cross training day. I had never done level 3 before, and it was hard, but easier than I was expecting. Proud of my cross training lately that made this a little easier than it would have been even a month ago.
Tuesday: 6 mile run and .5 mile walk. Hopped on the treadmill wanting to get to 6, but not knowing if I was going to make it. Once I hit mile four and my legs were still feeling fine, I went ahead and did six. Longest run I have had since my half marathon back in November. I was very proud of myself, and glad my legs weren't sore the next day!
Wednesday: 3 mile run, .25 mile walk. Legs weren't overly tired, but I did not want to over do it after my long run. Did some ab work and triceps before heading home from the gym. I was very hungry all day today!
Thursday: Jillian's 30 Day Shred Level 2. Bob and I did this together, which was great because we ate a late dinner and I didn't feel like working out at all. Without him encouraging me, tonight would have been a wash! I was very proud of myself during the workout tonight. I could tell a huge difference in my strength and was able to do the entire workout without struggling at all. Normally I fall behind on the walk out push ups or some of the other strength moves, but I was fine tonight. Hard work is paying off.
Friday: 4 mile run, .25 mile walk. Left leg slightly sore during the run, so I wanted to remember to keep an eye on it! Very nice run, picked up the pace steadily throughout and booked it at the end. Lifted triceps and chest and did abs.
Saturday: Ran a 5K and pushed my time, walked for half a mile on an incline, ran a half mile at a faster pace with a sprint at the end, and ending with a little walk for a total of 4.25 miles. Lifted biceps, shoulders and legs and did some ab work. Great work out day. Run was great and was really able to push my speed.
Sunday: 3.5 miles. Left the house in my old shoes so my nice ones wouldn't get wet in the snow, and forgot to grab my running shoes on the way out the door. So, had to run in my old shoes. Wanted to go longer, but stopped running at 3 miles because I was afraid my legs would hurt from my old shoes if I went too far. Walked the last half mile to finish at 3.5 for the day. Did some abs, also.
Week running total: 21.75 miles
2014 running total: 56.25 miles
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