Try, Try, Try again

I keep starting exercising and doing good for a while and then stop the progress of creating a habit. SO I am trying to start and develop the habit to create lifetime change. So last night I went and worked out at the Y I started out doing Jacob's ladder. That thing is killer. My goal is to get up to 5 minutes on that thing. Then I ran for about 40 minutes on the treadmill. Followed by a spinning class. My legs were dead by the end of the workout I was barely able to finish the spinning class. I am going to have to do that workout again but in a different order start with the spinning class then running and Jacob's ladder last. I am also going to start swimming again because I am getting pudgy again and the best way I have found to get rid of it.

I am back at it :)

I have been working out everyday, either walking, running and doing slim in 6. I have also been working out in my yard a lot and I feel wonderful. It feels so nice to be working out again. I have been a little sore but not as bad as I would have guessed. Lets keep up the work outs and good job ladies!!

running and jumping and walking in place

Is anyone still doing this? I went running today about 3 miles. It felt like I was going fast and I was working hard but I really wasn't moving fast but I was really working hard. Dixie came too and I had to keep pulling her along. I guess she's out of shape too. Swimming is coming but my technique isn't as good as I want it to be. I'm going running tomorrow and either swimming or biking the 8 miles to prepare for the sprint triathlon I'm doing this weekend with Heather and Meri and anyone else that wants to come.

going for a run

so I finally made it for a run today when going to Hagerman. i started out with the plan to run from the house to brenda henslee's drive way which is a little over two miles from the house so my run would have been a little over 4 miles. What I really ran was from the house to highway 30 and back a little ways. I ran into mom here and she gave me a ride home where I used the restroom then went out again. This time I ran to the stop sign, down around the powerplant and back to the stop sign then home. The first half of the run I went of I walked alot more then the second half of the run. now i definately need to do some stretching because I can feel my legs tightening up. Until tomorrow when I do water aerobics and swimming. I also want to try and get another run in.

amazing workout

I had an amazing workout yesterday in my swimming class. We are in the time of class where we make our own horouts to turn in. Usually we don't get to do those workouts because glen has workouts for us but yesterday was a make-up day so I got to do the workout that I made. So here was the workout...
200m warmup
10x25m sprints w/ 10 sec break
5x50m drill sets
300m kickboard set
200 cooldown
I did the entire workout and then some...the very end of the kickboard sets and part of the cool down with the flippers. Then I still felt ok so I just kept swimming with the fins. I don't know how many laps I did but it was at least 10 more laps. Then I finished by swimming a 100m backstroke. I was very tired and very hungry after the workout but it was totally worth it. Until next time...

finally I get outside

I feel like I have been stuck inside for days. For the most part it has been beautiful these last few weeks. I feel like I have been cooped up in the house for days. Sometimes I feel like I am on babysitting duty staying with grandma now. All my nieces and nephews behave better then grandma with not doing things they aren't supposed to do. So I have feeling extremely cooped up so today I was finally able to go running. this afternoon she was sitting down and watching a movie so I went for a run. I went from the house down dorm drive to the road that goes to stadium. From there I went down to Hankins road, down Falls and back down college to finish out my run. It was so pretty there was a slight breeze and it was a little chilly but not enough to need a jacket. If felt fabulous to be out there again. I figure I will keep that route and then add onto it from there. I don't know how far of a distance it was but I hope it was about 2 miles. Tomorrow I will have to drive the route and clock the distance to know how far the start point is. Until later.

love progress

This week I got to ride again. I rode squire, it was only for about 20 minutes or so but it was so nice to be able to ride despite the arctic wind that was blowing on me. Next time I could do without the wind but it was so nice to be able to ride my own horse agin I will have to do it again soon.

This week in swimming was tough once again. I feel like a broken record but my teacher is giving us some really tough workouts this semester. Starting on tuesday we are doing our own workouts so I will have to make sure that I continue to do that. So tuesday's workout consisted of the following 250m warm-up, 3x100 beginning slow and getting faster, 1x300, 5x50 drill sets, 10x25 kickboard sets, 250 cool down. This is the first workout this semester that I didn't finish. I ate too much to soon before class and had no energy. I felt very sluggish and was struggling to stay afloat at least that is how it felt. I was dragging through the water which I actually was. I told Glenn that I thought my technique was gone and he said that my technique was still their but my legs were dragging through the water which I can tell because my arms were still sore today when I started my workout.

Todays workout seemed a little easier then other days but it was tough. As far as the directions it was the easiest one to remember so far. Simply put swim nonstop for 30 minutes. I did this fairly easy as far as my breathing. However, my arms were definately feeling it towards the middle and the end of the workout. To give my arms a little break the last few minutes I used the kickboard. Now I just need to decide what I am going to do for my workout on tuesday. If you have any suggestions let me know. We are in the endurance section of the workout. Until next time.

running in the frozen land of Logan

went running today. early this morning. It was sooo cold I almost went home. Toughed it out and so glad. Had to say to myself "feet on the floor, get out the door" to get outside. loved it. So did Dixie. Feeling stronger. Running 3 times a week and adding mileage to train for our race this summer...let's get it planned!

Getting Moving

This week in swimming was killer. We had a really tough workout on tuesday and yesterday we had a two minute warm-up and then 4 sets of swimming 5 minutes straight. Starting out is a nice and slow pace and each minute increasing speed and intensity. It was really tough for me because I was trying to do the front crawl longer then I usually do and alsoI was tired and it felt like I was dragging through the water. I am still a little sore today and will probably be even more sore tomorrow because I went to the school and worked out today. I ran a mile then did 5 hard minutes on the bicycle then went down and lifted weights. Overall I worked out for over an hour today. tomorrow i am going to try and ride horses and go running so I can get a good workout tomorrow too.

tough workout

Today in swimming my teacher gave us a tough workout. It seems simple enough 3x200 with a 10 second break inbetween the 200's. The specifics were do the first 200 at a good speed, the next 200 as fast as you could then the last 200 starting out fast then slowing down. I was so tired by the end of the last 200. I thought that I would be left behind by the other girls in my group because they are faster swimmers but I am the only one who actually finished the workout because they had to keep stopping to rest. That made me feel good that I was able to do it because I have been staying later almost everyday after class to keep swimming and getting better. I can't wait until tuesday to see what kind of workout Glenn has for us. We are in the endurance stage of class so it will be interesting.

One day closer to goal

I am one day closer to my goal. For my workout today for class and after I did a few laps during class and a few more with the kickboard. Then I did a 150m breaststroke, 50m sprint, 150 breaststroke, 50m sprint followed by a 100 cool down and stretches. I was able to the the 150m without having to stop. I like being able to see the improvement in my swimming ability. I can't wait to be able to go swimming on thursday and see what my workout will be then.

Running and vinegar

I had to work until 8pm Then I left the kids with Erik as he so kindly reminded me to "get out and run!" I took Dixie and we ran over ice and snow for about 35 blissful minutes. Inversion gone, stars visible and vinegar in my blood quickly being replaced with sugar. Teres lent me her Jan runnersworld and I've been reading and getting more and more excited to train for a half or full marathon. I'm determined to lose the weight, getting my body fat down and be a good eater and healthy (which includes brownies occasionally, but not the whole pan, or even half....temperance temperance.)! love you all sisters and and and let's run swim and bike it off NOW!!

improving everyday

Yesterday we did something different we all had to use our critical eye to see what each other needed to work on with their swimming strokes. I found out a few things that I need to work on like keeping my technique solid when I get tired. During the workout in class we had to swim about 5 laps so everyone could have a chance to practice their critical eye abilities. After that I wanted to do more of a workout. The workout that Glen gave me was tough...is started with a 150m warm-up, 4x50 sprints, 4x100, 4x50 sprints and I did a 25m cool down. Considering I am sore I am today my cool down of 25m wasn't a long enough cool down but I didn't want to do any more at the time. I did a combination of the freestyle, back stroke and breaststroke when I got tired I would switch to a different stroke to give my muscles a break or to catch my breath.

My goals:

• Is to double the amount of laps I did the first day of school for the test . So that would be 12 laps in 12 minutes.
• Perfect flip turns so I can increase my speed doing laps.

When I was doing the sprints I was able to do the 50m laps in under a minute but then I had to take a minute break to catch my breath and give my muscles a break before going again. I am going to keep working towards my goals though.

Sore from Swimming

Being sore from swimming is a new thing for me but i love the feeling. Yesterday we went over the backstroke, practicing it and what we need to work on. Unfortunately I can't remember what I need to work on which means I am going to have to ask the teacher. I asked my teacher for a workout and he gave me one. It started with a warmup of 150m, followed by 5x25, then alot of other things that I couldn't remember so from here I did my own thing. It started with 2x150ish I kept losing track. Followed by a nonstop 100 I was struggling by the time of got to 75 and have no idea how I finished the full 100 but I did. Yeah!! I then finished with a few laps doing the breaststroke to cool down and finish out my workout. I can't wait for the workout on thursday. I also did water aerobics in Hagerman. It was nice and went way to fast. Lisa also said that she is going to start making water aerobics harder for the people who want it harder I can't wait to see what she had in mind.

Water Aerobics and swimming

So I am so annoyed right now because the person that is in charge of the PE department at school cancelled the Water Aerobics class because there were not enough people signed up for the class the first day of school. UGH!!!!! Almost nobody keeps their schedule the same as it was the first day of school. At least I get to do the swimming class.
On tuesday we did the Cooper 12 minute test. This is where we had to swim for 12 minutes straight. When the teacher said to start I didn't have my swim cap and goggles on yet so when I got started everyone else had about 1/2 a lap done. I was able to keep going the whole time amazingly. My muscles where really tired and sore I was even sore on wednesday. I was able to complete 5 3/4 Laps. YEAH!!! I figure six because if I had started when everyone else then I may have been able to complete more then six. This is all I have for now I will post more after my seimming clas if anything amazing happens.

New Year New workouts

I have started to do a new workout video it is the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt. I have also been going to Hagerman and doing water aerobics and trying to swim laps. I am going to pass along my goals for this year. I am going to run a half marathon with Kathy in September, Get in Shape, Go running or swim laps 5 days a week. Do cardio or strength training 5 days a week. Since I am going to swimming more often now I will be posting more updates then I have in the past incase anyone is still reading the post.