Week of 9/17/2012 - 9/23/2012
Running - 3 sessions
Biking - 3 sessions
Strength Training - 2 sessions
I completed the first week of the ChiRunning 8 week 5K program. Since I still have the numbness in my foot and very tight calf muscles my pace is still slow but I was able to complete all the planned run sessions. This week will be more of a test as the program increases time running/jogging and decreases time walking.
Rob and I went for a short bike ride at a local park that had paved and unpaved trails. Sadly it might be a better place for running than biking. There were a lot of people so it made it difficult and the unpaved trails were actually very rocky and more bumpy than I an anticipated. My back is still a bit sensitive to jarring movements but the paved section was a bit better just lots of people. I'll keep looking for a better place to ride so I can reduce the amount of time on the indoor bike and I have to take advantage of the longer outdoor workout season down here.
The strength training went well last week. I'm actually going to increase my weights for all my exercises except the fly. I was most proud of doubling my plank time. I'll continue to look for better core exercises to do since I get bored quickly with the same workout routine (sadly it's only been 2 weeks).
I also had a good week for nutrition, we only went out to eat one time and I tried to limit my snacking but that still needs some improvement. I lost 3.5 lbs (1st week is always a high number). Snacking is more of a problem when you are home all day. So when I start working I'm sure I will see an improvement in that area.
Best of luck to all my followers in their journey to live a healthier life. Nobody said it was easy :>)
Running - 3 sessions
Biking - 3 sessions
Strength Training - 2 sessions
I completed the first week of the ChiRunning 8 week 5K program. Since I still have the numbness in my foot and very tight calf muscles my pace is still slow but I was able to complete all the planned run sessions. This week will be more of a test as the program increases time running/jogging and decreases time walking.
Rob and I went for a short bike ride at a local park that had paved and unpaved trails. Sadly it might be a better place for running than biking. There were a lot of people so it made it difficult and the unpaved trails were actually very rocky and more bumpy than I an anticipated. My back is still a bit sensitive to jarring movements but the paved section was a bit better just lots of people. I'll keep looking for a better place to ride so I can reduce the amount of time on the indoor bike and I have to take advantage of the longer outdoor workout season down here.
The strength training went well last week. I'm actually going to increase my weights for all my exercises except the fly. I was most proud of doubling my plank time. I'll continue to look for better core exercises to do since I get bored quickly with the same workout routine (sadly it's only been 2 weeks).
I also had a good week for nutrition, we only went out to eat one time and I tried to limit my snacking but that still needs some improvement. I lost 3.5 lbs (1st week is always a high number). Snacking is more of a problem when you are home all day. So when I start working I'm sure I will see an improvement in that area.
Best of luck to all my followers in their journey to live a healthier life. Nobody said it was easy :>)
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