... and still ugly out

It was still ugly out today. Tons of black ice that I didn't want to run on. So instead I stayed in and worked out.

Workout
5 Factor Fitness, day one - 25 minutes (can be found on On Demand)
Yoga – 10 minutes
Abs:
· Plank – 60 seconds
· Side Plank – 45 seconds (each side)
· Plank on stability ball – 35 seconds
· Jack Knife on stability ball – 12 reps

I feel much better now – bring on tomorrow!

Blizzard 2009

Well due to some extreme weather I didn't make it out to run this weekend but I have some pictures to share....

This is outside of the hotel we had to stay in on our way out of town

And this is what we came back to - our cars trapped by snow

My Gear

I thought I should post about what I am working with. Earlier this year when I started running I was having some knee sensitivity. After reading many forms and blogs on running I had decided to buy invest in some good running shoes. So I went to our local running store where their staff took the time to evaluate my running and determine what type of shoe would work best for me. I recommend this for any runner. It has made a world of difference for me and I believe that it actually has made my run much more enjoyable. I ended up with a pair of Saucony Progrid Guide 2 and I love them!

So here is a list of my “gear”:

Saucony Prodrid Guide 2 shoes

Ipod nano (yes it is this beautiful color green)

Water bottle (a must)

Yoga Mat
Stability Ball
Weights (2, 5, 10)
Bands

What “gear” do you have?

5k- My enemy

This is where I begin. I having been training for a 5k all year – well on and off all year. I started with the C25k and progressed to the 5th week and then stopped (to be honest I’m not really sure why). Then about 2 months later I picked up running again for a few weeks and again stopped. I think I have a mental block. My husband even ran his first 5k this year – what is my deal?

I have never been a runner. I played soccer for 14 years and can remember to this day being winded after running back and forth down the field. You would think that someone who played competitive soccer and made the varsity team her first year of high school could at least run. Nope, I had skills and determination to keep those skills up. Alas running didn’t suit me.

So why run now? Because I want to succeed at something by myself. I want to prove to myself that I can do it. I want to stay in shape too, don’t get me wrong, but to be able to accomplish a 5k I think would do my psyche a world of good. I need it. So that brings me to today -

I was talking to some co-workers of mine about running a 5k next year, and one of my co-workers (we will call him M) was very enthusiastic about running one with me. We looked over a calendar of 5k events for 2010 in April/May and decided that is what we will shoot for. This is what I need! Someone to keep me accountable for running and remind me that there is this 5k that they are counting on me for.

So here is the plan. I will start the C25K program again, but at week 4. I have an affinity to cold weather, so I will train on the treadmill 3 days a week and run outside if the temperature is above 55 degrees (I really, really, really hate cold weather). I will do strength training as well. 3 times a week for abs, 1 arms & shoulders, 1 legs & gluts, and plenty of yoga in between. I will keep track of my progress on this blog.