Workout Day 27

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 2 miles
Speed: 6.0

Workout Day 26

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 19 minutes 55 seconds
Distance: 2 miles
Speed: 6.0, 7.0

Workout Day 25

So this week, I am focusing on the making 2 miles feel good. The music totally helps. The only problem is that I have to remember not to dance.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 6 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .3 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 19 minutes 55 seconds
Distance: 2 miles
Speed: 6.0, 6.5

There is nothing like fresh fruit after you workout. I absolutely love nectarines, plums and grapes! Every Friday, the Farmer's Market takes over downtown and Mike and I stock up for the week. Not only is the fruit super tasty but it is also inexpensive and just a couple of blocks away from our apartment. I guess that is a bonus for living in Farmersville USA.

Ipod Shuffle

Decided to buy the mucho small Ipod Shuffle today for my listening pleasure while I run. It is super tiny and it suits me perfectly.

Now, I just need to load some serious pump up music. Any suggestions? I think my first pick will be "Please Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna thanks to Randawg who got me into the song in the first place. Ma ma se, ma ma sa
Ma ma coo sa!!!

Workout Day 24

Back up to 2 miles. My lungs are feeling really good. Now, it is just a matter of getting my legs up to par with my lungs. I'm going to have to go look for something to play music while I run now because 20 minutes on a treadmill can get really boring.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 6 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .3 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 2 miles
Speed: 6.0, 7.0

Total Distance: 2.3 miles

Workout Day 23

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes 50 seconds
Incline: 10
Distance: .55 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 9 minutes 30 seconds
Distance: 1 mile
Speed: 6.0, 6.5

Total Distance: 1.55 miles

Workout Day 22

Finally ran outside today. Right on! I was pressed for time because I got my hair done so I started running around my neighborhood. I began at 8:25 pm and it was still 94 degrees. It seems that I run a lot faster outside and it was great to actually get somewhere. The air here in Fresno still sucks though. I need an oxygen mask people.

Activity: Running Outside
Time: 13 minutes
Distance: 1.5 miles

Workout Day 21

I made it to Day 21!! Now, hopefully my workout routine has become a habit and I continue for the rest of my life right. Only 5 weeks until I climb Mt. Saint Helens. Sheesh! Time flies!

By the way, someone noticed that my body was more toned this weekend at the lake. It feels good to know that my hard work is paying off.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 5 minutes 45 seconds
Incline: 10
Distance: .3 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 2 miles
Speed: 6.0, 6.5

Activity: 40 crunches

Total Distance: 2.3 miles

Workout Day 20

So, I heard once you do something for 21 days it becomes a habit. One more day and I'm there! I varied my speed today thanks to a suggestion from my friend Karri. It felt pretty good. I also started reading about what I can eat for more energy and I'm going to stock up on:
1. Peanut Butter on Bagels
2. Berries
3. Bananas
4. Yogurt

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 15 minutes 45 seconds
Distance: 1.5 miles
Speed: 5.5, 5.8, 6.0

Total Distance: 2 miles

Workout Day 19

I am still not able to figure out what speed I should be running. I'm all over the place. Hopefully, I can nail it down and figure out what feels good.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 15 minutes
Distance: 1.42 miles
Speed: 5.7

Total Distance: 1.92 miles

Workout Day 18

I don't particularly enjoy running on a treadmill. In fact, when I ran back to my apartment after my workout the world was spinning and everything was so bouncy. I guess my point is that I would prefer to run outside but when it is 100+ in Fresno everyday I have no choice. By the way, what do those who run find easier: running on a treadmill or outside?

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 12 minutes
Distance: 1.15 miles
Speed: 5.8

Activity: Crunches 30
Activity: Pushups 5

Total Distance: 1.65 miles

Workout Day 17

Fourth day in a row for running a mile baby! I also decided to add some some core strengthening to my mix so I don't have any back problems.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 10 minutes
Distance: 1 mile
Speed: 6.0

Activity: 30 Crunches

Total Distance: 1.5 miles

New Running Shoes!!

My new shoes are Nike Air Pegasus +25. They fit like a glove, well a glove that goes on feet anyway.

Here are my sexy white legs and my brand new running shoes just purchased today. This is the first pair of running shoes I have ever bought.

Workout Day 16

It felt really good to run today. I wasn't breathing like a walrus and I ran in my brand new shoes. They were pretty expensive but honestly, it feels like running on pillows. And quite frankly, no expense should be spared for a tighter buttocks and firmer legs. No complaints from Mikey if you know what I mean.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 11 minutes
Distance: 1 mile
Speed: 5.5

Total Distance: 1.5 miles

Workout Day 15

The outside temperature is 113 degrees again. The weight room is way too flippin' hot. I am now sweating like a banshee. I do need to purchase some running shoes because my old tennys just aren't cutting it. Hopefully I'll find a cool place that tapes you running on a treadmill. I asked the people I work with if they knew of any place like that and they just thought I was retarded. But seriously...Sarah told me all about it.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 11 minutes
Distance: 1 mile
Speed: 6.0 & 5.5

Total Distance: 1.5 miles

Workout Day 14

The weight room temperature dropped. Today it was a refreshing 83 degrees. Mucho better. I also decided to go for a faster running speed and extended my time. I officially ran my first mile today! What a milestone...literally!

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Distance: .5 mile
Speed: 3.1

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 10 minutes
Distance: 1 mile
Speed: 6.0

Total Distance: 1.5 miles

Workout Day 13

The workout room temperature climbed to 94 degrees today. Our outside temperature today was 113 degrees. Luckily, while I was running some AC dudes came in and started working on it. But unluckily, the power went out while I was walking so I had to quit. Thus, I couldn't get my walking distance. Oh well, hopefully it will be fixed tomorrow.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 9 minutes 30 seconds
Incline: 10
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 7 minutes
Distance: .58 miles
Speed: 5.0

Workout Day 12

The weather is heatin' up people. Every day this week is supposed to be a blazing 110 degrees or hotter. Holy cow! By the way, the thermostat read 88 degrees in the weight room. Is that normal? Can't wait until I reach the 10-minute mark on my running. And by the way, I am going to start putting my distance up. Moving forward, I will break it down between walking and running.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 10 minutes
Incline: 10
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 6 minutes 30 seconds
Speed: 5.0

Total Distance: 1.07 miles

Hiking Gear

Mike and I went shopping today to see if we could hit any really great holiday sales. Sure enough, we started at Big 5 and I bought an awesome little backpack complete with a hydration system. Later, I spotted some hiking shoes at Big 5 that I really wanted but decided to keep looking because they were way too expensive. So, we looked at other stores and wouldn't you know it, the exact same shoes were on sale for $30 less at Sport Authority. Yessssss!

Brand: Hi-Tec

Style: Tiago (I knew I had to get them from the name alone)

Color: Grey/Blue

Features: Suede/mesh upper for support, moisture wicking lining for dry comfort, cushioned footbed and rubber outsole design

Brand: Outdoor Products

Style: Cyclone Hydration Gear

Features: Midweight, 2 Liter hydration bladder, deluxe padded back with cooling system, reflective safety piping, sternum straps, bottom compression straps

Workout Day 11

I went to the gym early this morning and it was 10 degrees cooler than usual. It did a number on my legs and I started itching the last minute but I fought through the pain.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 15 minutes
Incline: 10
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 6 minutes
Speed: 5.0

Workout Day 10

Okay Shareful, I upped my speed a little on the run. How do you like them apples? And is it just me or do you sweat the most by your gazoobs!

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 15 minutes
Incline: 10
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 5 minutes 30 seconds
Speed: 5.0

Workout Day 9

Wazowski's treadmill is still broken. That's alright though because he is starting to lift weights instead of running all the flippin' time.

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 20 minutes
Incline: 9
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 5 minutes
Speed: 4.0

Workout Day 8

Mike and I went to workout today and his treadmill was broken. So, I decided on a shorter time on my treadmill walking so he could use it. Hey, but I am almost up to a 5-minute run. Yes! And no signs of itching yet...even better!

Activity: Treadmill Walking
Time: 20 minutes
Incline: 9
Speed: 3.0

Activity: Treadmill Running
Time: 4 minutes 30 seconds
Speed: 4.0