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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Weekly Workout Recap!

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I did a teeny bit of running this week! TWO MILES! Woohoo!




5/2- 


5/3- Lifted back at home and a 5 mile walk while Paul played disc golf.




5/4- 


5/5- Walking and Back at the gym. It says I did a 2 mile walk but it was only 1 mile. I thought I would get another mile in at lunch but that didn't happen.




5/6- Walk/Run! I walked for 2 miles, then for the next 4 miles, I alternated a quarter mile running with a quarter mile walking. I was very careful to run with proper form and not push the pace. My hip and glutes felt great during the run. Later in the day, I felt a little hip tightness and a twinge of sciatic on my drive to the chiro but that is it! Feeling hopeful!


5/7- Chest at home in my PJs while listening to Survivor Podcasts. Can't get any better than that! Later on that night, Paul and I went for a walk. But it was more for leisure than for workout. When walking is my workout, I aim for below a 16 minute mile. I am naturally a pretty fast walker!




5/8- 4 mile walk in the morning. It was BEAUTIFUL out and I had some wonderful pod casts to listen to.

Are you a fast walker?
Do you ever do walk/run intervals?

20 comments:

  1. What a great week in workouts, Meg. Can't wait to hear how the running goes this weekend. Is your hip feeling better since you went to the chiro and rested for a few days? I hope so.

    I always run/walk. I adopted the Galloway Method about 3 years ago. At first it was tough (because of my ego). But I finally came to realize it's the best plan for me in order to stay healthy and avoid so many injuries. I run/walk for about 4-5 miles (running part = 3-4 miles) then come home and grab the dog and take her for her walk (1.5 miles in 20 minutes--yes, we are cruising!!). I follow it all up w/ a 10 minute rowing session (1 mile) and TRX. I only do this about 3 days per week. The other part of my stay healthy plan is cycling and swimming the other days and a full REST day where I lay in bed and have extra coffee while watching TV (it's bliss)

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    1. It feels really sore the days he works on it but then I wake up and it is fine. Thanks for asking!

      You have such a great workout plan. The perfect amount of almost every type of exercise- and even rest!

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    2. It has taken me years to learn balance. I still sometimes want to run more days but then I know it's best to stick w/ this plan.

      How did it go w/ your run today?

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    3. It wasn't bad! I ran more than I thought I would. Stretched and foam rolled a lot. Hip is a little tight when I bend sideways- more so than it was this morning. So definitely not going to run tomorrow or monday.

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    4. I know it's so hard not to "get greedy" (that is what I call it when I am starting on the come back into running) but just try to see the big picture. The back of my knee has gotten a little more sore this past week and as much as I wanted to run today it would have been back to back running so I embraced my rest day on Sunday instead of Monday and hope that extra time will calm things down a bit. The last thing I want is to be sidelined for more time. We gotta keep each other motivated and honest.

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  2. I have no idea what my pace is walking. When i was starting back to running a few weeks ago I was taking some walk breaks, but I hated them! Hope that your next run feels good!

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    1. Thanks Lisa. Sorry you don't like the walk breaks. :(

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  3. I know my pace on my cool down walk is probably about 18...have to match the pups!
    I hope you are back running soon!

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    1. Thanks girl, me too. Oh when I walk for a cool down or warm up I just walk whatever pace I want. It's only when I'm just walking that I try to book it.

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  4. I really wish I was as disciplined as you for strength training! Lola and I walk a couple of times a day but she starts to get exhausted after about 2 miles, lol.

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    1. I am impressed with Lola's 2 miles! That's a lot of walking for a little princess.

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  5. Thanks to your weekly workout recaps, I have started to include some strength workouts. Not as many as you, but some nonetheless! I enjoy it ;) When I run on my Woodway treadmill I end with a 1 mile hill climb at 4 mph (7-12% grade). Since my injury my treadmill has been great, as it requires less flexion of the Achilles, so at this point in my recovery, I do a combo of treadmill & outdoor to prevent re-injuring myself...plus I am one of those odd people who doesn't mind the tread. I am easily entertained. Other than that, my natural walking speed is fairly slow-about 18-20 min/mile...and slower with the little chihuahuas ;)

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    1. That is awesome that you are doing strength workouts! I am doing more than normal due to not being able to run. But if you can fit just 2 in a week, that is AWESOME. What do you like to do on the treadmill to entertain yourself?

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    2. Well, l tend to zone out and just enjoy the movement and get into a nice rhythm. I love listening to music,and I have a HUGE TV right in front of the treadmill. I often find a series that I have "watched" in the evening with my husband but missed 99% of it because I was looking at my computer, playing scrabble on my phone, etc. I joke that the only time I actually watch anything is if I am "forced" to on my treadmill or if I am in the theater. I also play with the speed and incline every few minutes, and try to do something a little different from my previous run. I am always amazed at how fast the time goes, and that I enjoy it?! I think I also like the idea that if something goes wrong, I am at home already! I look at it as a bit of a mental challenge, and I love challenges ;)

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    3. Thanks also for the strength training praise...2-3 times a week of basic moves that I can do anywhere. I am sore!

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    4. I am sure if I had a big tv it would help me enjoy the treadmill! Especially in the winter. This winter was rough but I DID get outside.

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  6. Way to go on the chest press with 5 x 10 with the 30lbers! That's awesome!

    I'm trying to get off of run/walk intervals. I had been using them for a crutch for so long, now that I've had a running break and reset period, I've cut them out and have found it's actually so much easier to get into a good rhythm and just enjoy the run without taking walking breaks. I wish I had just made the damn transition earlier!

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    1. Thank you! I am proud of my chest press. :) Unfortunately, the next weight up at PF is 35lbs.. and I don't even think I'd be able to lean back on my own with those. It is going to be quite awhile until I feel confident enough to try 35lb. I wish I had someone to hand them to me and spot me!

      I totally understand what you are saying about being able to get into a better rhythm without taking the walk breaks. I did a run/walk today and found that to be a challenge, too.

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  7. When you walk, do you keep a leisurely pace or do you speed walk?

    I seriously need to get back into weights and strength training this summer!! PLEASE hold me accountable haha.

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    1. Speed walk. Can you seriously see me going for a leisurely walk? :)

      ps. I write great lifting plans for people online! ;)

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