August 16, 2004
Boy, when I check out...
I really check out, don't I?
It's monday of week 11 of the count down to the half marathon and according to Hal I should be resting or doing some weights and stretching today... I'm down with that. Got up and came to the gym this morning and did the following:
5 minute warmup on stair-master
20 reps Squat+Shoulder press - 5lb dbs
20 reps Stationary Lunge + Bicep Curl - 8lb dbs (left leg)
20 reps Sationary Lunge + Tricep Press - 8lb dbs (right leg)
(repeat above set, switch legs for lunge combos)
Abs set - 25 double crunch - 20 fast bicycle - 20 slow bicycle
20 reps Rear Fly on ball - 5lb dbs
20 reps Chest Fly on ball - 5lb dbs
(repeat above set)
Abs set - 25 double crunch - 20 fast bicycle - 20 slow bicycle
7 minutes medium level cardio on eliptical
I started easy and I'm glad I did. I feel good, got really sweaty, hated-on my belly flab that has been returning (UGH!) a bit, and successfully resisted the scale.
I'm going to talk to Alissa more today about the milages I need to be putting in for the half-marathon, and I'm looking at the Hal Higdon Intermediate training plan as a good guide. I think I may modify it a bit and skip the fartlek pieces and replace those with cross-training as he does in the beginners training plan. I like the milages better in the intermediate program, but I seriously care not about speed, and am concerned about protecting my knees... so cross training may be more my speed.
As for me and hubby - things are much improved. I am not giving up this blog as a venting area and he understands my need for this type of outlet. I will try to respect his need for privacy by not divulging overmuch the details of what might need venting about, but that's my perogative. Right now it feels ok, we'll see what happens next crisis... because there is always a next crisis... :D
Happy day!
Posted by Lexy at August 16, 2004 10:40 AM
Comments
Glad to see you back! Was worried about your mood.
Posted by: Mojodiva on 08/16/04 @ 08:27 PM
I'm glad to hear you're doing alright despite the venting issues- I saw some of those problems this weekend, but on the flip side. It's one of those things where both sides are sort of right and are can be mightily pissed - this issue can be a total bitch to work out, so just keep on keeping on. I'm so excited for you about the half-marathon. About fueling, I haven't read it all yet, but there's the book _Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right_ by Chris Carmichael. I think there's some good stuff in there about how to eat while training for different activities/events.
Posted by: nuni on 08/16/04 @ 11:00 PM
Glad to see you back, and that things are getting worked out for how you'll continue to use this for your sanity and joy.
I've been lifting for about 10 or 11 years and cycling or running off and on throughout, but I still deal with the stuff you deal with and it's good to see different solutions from you and your other readers. Anyhoo, hope your week is going well and you enjoy the new focus on running. I really have to agree with your choice to not do speedwork - that is the hardest part on the knees and if you need to be careful with them then don't worry about it. Sounds like the joy of the running itself is your goal, not the time on the clock. The most important thing is to get the mileage in consistently, and your ligaments will catch up with your muscles in development, and all will feel better - including the knees.
cheers!
Posted by: Michelle on 08/17/04 @ 09:08 AM
Glad to hear your day seems to be going well and you did alright with your workout. Take care!
Posted by: Nicole on 08/16/04 @ 12:47 PM