Scheduled: 30-45 min
Ran with warmup for 34 mins
Total: 3.04 miles (11.18 min/mile)
I did not change my speed according to time like I normally do today. I changed it when the song changed. I have not idea how long I was at cetain speeds but my goal was to run 3 miles. I got up to 5.7 mph and I was doing pretty good. I am sick today so I was not sure how long I was going to be able to hold up. I was coughing some at the end so I was happy when my 3 miles came up. Again my knee was in some pain, but it was not as bad as it has been! I know taking it light really helped and I am glad that the next three weeks are going to be light days so I can be healthy for the marathon! I cannot believe it is only 3 weeks away. I feel like I have been training forever and it has become such a part of my life. It will be nice when it is over though and I am not running those long distances that take me so long to finish!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Day 78
Scheduled: 20-22 miles
I only ran 6.1 miles (really I cannot remember) and walked after that for 15 mins. I was in Las Vegas and since I had decided to take it light this week, I did not want to run too much. My knee was in some pain but I was able to keep going. I might have been able to keep going but I really wanted to save my knee for the marathon. I need to let my body rest more. It felt good to get a decent run in though because I needed to know that I could do it and I missed the energy and confidence it gives me.
I lifted weights after. I worked out in the hotel gym and it was an amazing area. It was beautiful and everyone was so kind and wanting to make sure you had everything you needed, etc. I just felt great when I left.
I only ran 6.1 miles (really I cannot remember) and walked after that for 15 mins. I was in Las Vegas and since I had decided to take it light this week, I did not want to run too much. My knee was in some pain but I was able to keep going. I might have been able to keep going but I really wanted to save my knee for the marathon. I need to let my body rest more. It felt good to get a decent run in though because I needed to know that I could do it and I missed the energy and confidence it gives me.
I lifted weights after. I worked out in the hotel gym and it was an amazing area. It was beautiful and everyone was so kind and wanting to make sure you had everything you needed, etc. I just felt great when I left.
Day 77
Scheduled: 45-60 min XT
20 min Turbo Jam
This is all I had time for this morning. I went to Vegas this day and so I was just glad to get something in! It was hard on my knee because of all the twisting so it was probably better that I only did 20 mins.
20 min Turbo Jam
This is all I had time for this morning. I went to Vegas this day and so I was just glad to get something in! It was hard on my knee because of all the twisting so it was probably better that I only did 20 mins.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Day 76
Scheduled: 30-45 min
4 min walk
22 min run
4 min walk
Total 2.4 miles
I ran today!!! There was pain in my knee but I wanted to push myself to at least run a little while. It was not hurting as much as it did on Tuesday so I just kept going. It felt so good to get moving which is doing wonders for my emotional state. I have been pretty down this week. I probably could have kept running a little longer but I figure why not take it slow. I don't want to completely ruin my knee so I can't do the marathon at all.
4 min walk
22 min run
4 min walk
Total 2.4 miles
I ran today!!! There was pain in my knee but I wanted to push myself to at least run a little while. It was not hurting as much as it did on Tuesday so I just kept going. It felt so good to get moving which is doing wonders for my emotional state. I have been pretty down this week. I probably could have kept running a little longer but I figure why not take it slow. I don't want to completely ruin my knee so I can't do the marathon at all.
Day 75
Scheduled: 45-60 min XT
I did Dance Jam! I have not had a real workout all week that at least makes me feel good. I finally did. I did not work as hard as I could have because there are just some moves you don't want to do with a bad knee. It was fun though and I felt so energized when I was finished! My knee was a little sore but it was doing okay.
I did Dance Jam! I have not had a real workout all week that at least makes me feel good. I finally did. I did not work as hard as I could have because there are just some moves you don't want to do with a bad knee. It was fun though and I felt so energized when I was finished! My knee was a little sore but it was doing okay.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Day 74
Scheduled: 46-60 min
20 mins on the eliptical
15 min on treadmill
I tried to run even though I knew I should not. I walked for 5 minutes first and thought that would make it easier (hoping my knee was a little warmer) but I only lasted 2 minutes. It actually hurt within the first few seconds but I am having a hard time being so restricted. I feel like I am not get much of a workout in. I am feeling better emotionally today and I am sure that most of that is due to the fact that even though I did not work out as hard as I normally do, I did something. I am still frustrated with my situation but I am going to keep working. I did lift a couple weights today also which as always makes me feel good.
20 mins on the eliptical
15 min on treadmill
I tried to run even though I knew I should not. I walked for 5 minutes first and thought that would make it easier (hoping my knee was a little warmer) but I only lasted 2 minutes. It actually hurt within the first few seconds but I am having a hard time being so restricted. I feel like I am not get much of a workout in. I am feeling better emotionally today and I am sure that most of that is due to the fact that even though I did not work out as hard as I normally do, I did something. I am still frustrated with my situation but I am going to keep working. I did lift a couple weights today also which as always makes me feel good.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Day 73
Scheduled: 30-45 mins
I am taking it light this week so I decided to ride the bike. I lasted about a minute and a half before the pain was too much. This is really hard for me. It is making me sad that I cannot work out and it is amazing what it does to me emotionally and how much I hate how I feel right now that I have not been able to do anything. Tomorrow, I am working through the pain.
I am taking it light this week so I decided to ride the bike. I lasted about a minute and a half before the pain was too much. This is really hard for me. It is making me sad that I cannot work out and it is amazing what it does to me emotionally and how much I hate how I feel right now that I have not been able to do anything. Tomorrow, I am working through the pain.
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