So, initially when I was experiencing incredible pain on Monday night I thought I had reinjured my knee but the more I thought about it the pain was not as bad as the first time I injured my knee(April 2008). When I woke up on Tuesday morning it still hurt but I figured out I had just pulled something when I was doing my exercises on Sunday.
I updated for what I did on Tuesday but I was so busy that I am just now posting what I did yesterday. Though I was still having a bit of pain I decided to get back on the treadmill. Only to discover that I lost much of what I had gained. I was on the treadmill for 20mins and went 1.30mi at 3.8/9mph. I speed-walked most of it and was only able to run .25mi at 4.1. Wanting to still keep my heart-rate up but take the stress off my knee I decided to get on the exercise bike. I rode the bike for 10mins at 2.8-3.0 and went 2.2mi. It wasn't a terrible workout it was just slightly depressing to feel as if I back-slid. I know I just have to keep at it more and I will eventually get over the 2mi mark!! That's all for now. Have a great weekend.
God bless,
Rebecca
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
This is going to be really short because I have lots of work still to do. I pulled something in my knee when I was doing my exercises the other day so I took it easier today. I did the exercise bike for 15mins and went 2.6miles.
It's feeling better but not 100%. Hopefully later in the week I'll be able to run again.
God bless,
Rebecca
It's feeling better but not 100%. Hopefully later in the week I'll be able to run again.
God bless,
Rebecca
Friday, February 13, 2009
A little catch up . . . on Wednesday night after the gym closed (10-11pm) those of us who are training, met with a trainer in the gym to go over what to do as far as cross-training and weight training. He also did health assessments for us. The step test, for the assessment, kicked my butt and I am still feeling the effects! Nonetheless, it was really good and made my journey seem more concrete. The downside was that I had to get up at 6am the next morning to go to Mass with my household. To say the least I was tired and sore yesterday.
Soooo, after a long day Wednesday with 2 workouts and a short night and with a full day yesterday, it was really tough to get up this morning. I did get up and workout but I decided to ease up a bit. I only went 1.3miles, in 27minutes, at a speed of 3.8/9. It was just speed-walking, though there was a point when I wanted to run!, but I resisted. It was good to workout because it streched it out a bit but I am still sore!
Another good thing was that my socks came yesterday. I was so excited!! They are a bit different than what I was expecting but I think they will work well but I'll keep you updated. Happy Friday!
God bless,
Rebecca
Soooo, after a long day Wednesday with 2 workouts and a short night and with a full day yesterday, it was really tough to get up this morning. I did get up and workout but I decided to ease up a bit. I only went 1.3miles, in 27minutes, at a speed of 3.8/9. It was just speed-walking, though there was a point when I wanted to run!, but I resisted. It was good to workout because it streched it out a bit but I am still sore!
Another good thing was that my socks came yesterday. I was so excited!! They are a bit different than what I was expecting but I think they will work well but I'll keep you updated. Happy Friday!
God bless,
Rebecca
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Commenting
I've had several people ask about commenting. I was reading one of my friend's blogs the other day and she addressed the issue quite well. Here's what she had to say since I'm new at blogging too. (Thanks, Em!)
". . . for the readers that are unfamiliar with blogging, I thought I would write some instruction on how to leave comments. First of all, anyone can leave comments. I set this blog up so that even people that are not members of blogspot can leave comments at the end of this blog. Just page down to the end of the entry and look at the text below. In gray and blue writing at the bottom it will say the time I posted and will have the labels that have put on the entry. It will also say "___ Comments" (Any number could be in the ____). If you click on that you can read any comments anyone else has made, and you can also make your own comments. To post go to the white square that says "Post a Comment" above it. You can write anything you'd like in the white square, and then go to the space that says "Comment As" and click on "anonymously" (unless you are a member). Then it will prompt you to type some letters that are displayed. Type the letter in, and you have successfully left a comment! Please just make sure that if you comment anonymously you still sign your name so I know who you are!"
Happy commenting! I'd love to hear from anyone who reads with tips or encouragement. Just make sure you do tell me who you are if you are anonymous. Thanks!
God bless,
Rebecca
". . . for the readers that are unfamiliar with blogging, I thought I would write some instruction on how to leave comments. First of all, anyone can leave comments. I set this blog up so that even people that are not members of blogspot can leave comments at the end of this blog. Just page down to the end of the entry and look at the text below. In gray and blue writing at the bottom it will say the time I posted and will have the labels that have put on the entry. It will also say "___ Comments" (Any number could be in the ____). If you click on that you can read any comments anyone else has made, and you can also make your own comments. To post go to the white square that says "Post a Comment" above it. You can write anything you'd like in the white square, and then go to the space that says "Comment As" and click on "anonymously" (unless you are a member). Then it will prompt you to type some letters that are displayed. Type the letter in, and you have successfully left a comment! Please just make sure that if you comment anonymously you still sign your name so I know who you are!"
Happy commenting! I'd love to hear from anyone who reads with tips or encouragement. Just make sure you do tell me who you are if you are anonymous. Thanks!
God bless,
Rebecca
Good Day
So the training schedule has had an unexpected turn for the better this week. After thinking I would only be able to train 2 days this week(Thursday and Saturday) because I had too much work to finish on Tuesday, I was informed today that 2 of my classes would be cancelled on Friday!! This meant that I could rearrange my schedule and train today, Friday morning and Saturday morning. :-)
So, today I went 2miles in 28min58sec! My time keeps decreasing which really makes me excited and gives me hope that I really can do this! I ran .60mi of the 2miles and speed walked the rest. I felt pretty good while I was running, too. I also added a bit of an incline (0.5). It was really great to get to work out today because I had been really stressed with school and lots of tests and assignments. It made me realize how good this will be for me and if God wants me to do this He WILL make a way. He is a big God! Have a good night!
God bless,
Rebecca
So, today I went 2miles in 28min58sec! My time keeps decreasing which really makes me excited and gives me hope that I really can do this! I ran .60mi of the 2miles and speed walked the rest. I felt pretty good while I was running, too. I also added a bit of an incline (0.5). It was really great to get to work out today because I had been really stressed with school and lots of tests and assignments. It made me realize how good this will be for me and if God wants me to do this He WILL make a way. He is a big God! Have a good night!
God bless,
Rebecca
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Challenging but good
Hi all! I was so busy yesterday that I didn't get to write about my workout. If you can't tell. . . my work out schedule at this point is Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. I hope to be able to eventually add Monday, Wednesday (and maybe Sunday) but we'll see how everything goes.
Yesterday's workout was challenging but good. I decided to up it and go for 2miles which I was able to complete in 29min45sec--15seconds under my goal!! :-) During the 2miles I ran .5miles and speed walked the rest. But I was disappointed that I was not able to run the .5miles at one time. I kept getting a sharp pain in my injured knee. When that happened I slowed down to a fast walk. We'll have to investigate what that is all about.
At the end of the workout I felt really good--except for the pain on my heel. That's right, it's that darn blister/callous. Rest assured that after yesterday I really saw the need for new socks so I took the advice of one of my runner friends and purchased some socks online. Hopefully they'll come soon. I'm a tad bit sore today but it's not too bad. Have a great week!
God bless,
Rebecca
Yesterday's workout was challenging but good. I decided to up it and go for 2miles which I was able to complete in 29min45sec--15seconds under my goal!! :-) During the 2miles I ran .5miles and speed walked the rest. But I was disappointed that I was not able to run the .5miles at one time. I kept getting a sharp pain in my injured knee. When that happened I slowed down to a fast walk. We'll have to investigate what that is all about.
At the end of the workout I felt really good--except for the pain on my heel. That's right, it's that darn blister/callous. Rest assured that after yesterday I really saw the need for new socks so I took the advice of one of my runner friends and purchased some socks online. Hopefully they'll come soon. I'm a tad bit sore today but it's not too bad. Have a great week!
God bless,
Rebecca
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The battle has begun!
It's been a long few days. I am kind of sick so I haven't worked out since Saturday. :-(
Today I couldn't get a treadmill so I did 20minutes on the exercise bike at4.0mph and went almost 4miles (I think. . . I'm still learning how to read the machines).
I could use lots of prayers. I'm feeling really stressed and doubtful. The battle has begun! God-willing I'll get through it but right now it's an uphill battle.
God bless,
Rebecca
Today I couldn't get a treadmill so I did 20minutes on the exercise bike at4.0mph and went almost 4miles (I think. . . I'm still learning how to read the machines).
I could use lots of prayers. I'm feeling really stressed and doubtful. The battle has begun! God-willing I'll get through it but right now it's an uphill battle.
God bless,
Rebecca
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