Well I NEVER thought I would be writing this blog but it seems that God has a bigger plan for me than I could never imagine. After almost 10 years of marriage my husband and I are finally going to have a baby! This is a blessing beyond anything we could have dreamed of! As of yesterday, I am 11 weeks along, getting ready to end my first trimester! The baby is healthy and the ultrasound looked great with a strong heart beat, thank God! The due date is April 11th, 2010.
It was quite a surprise to me to find out as this was not planned. I found out August 16th that I was 6 weeks pregnant and my husband was on a business trip to Norway and Scotland. I had to call him and tell him the news. Needless to say he was shocked and so very excited. You see, for about 8 years of our marriage we were told that we probably would not be able to have a baby. We had come to the conclusion that maybe it was ok if we never had children, after all we loved being together so very much...just the two of us.
After loosing so much of the weight that I gained in college and during my marriage, my body started working again and the next thing I know....I am pregnant!!!! My whole perspective on life has changed in such a short time, everything is different than before, it is better! My husband and I feel extremely blessed.
Now as for my plan, you know me, I always have to have a plan. i am going to be logging my pregnancy workouts as I did before. They of course will be less intense and different than what I am used to but I am looking forward to having a healthy and fit pregnancy!!!
I look forward to sharing my pregnancy journey with all of you! This will be by far the best most rewarding journey of my life!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Getting ready for vacation! Japan here we come!!!
I have not blogged in awhile as there is allot going on and we are getting ready to leave for our vacation to Japan and Singapore. I will be back blogging the 17 th of September.....
Hope everyone is doing well!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Workout Results 8/16
This morning was one of the hardest runs I can remember. I was so tired because I did not get much sleep last night. My husband was flying to Norway and I always have a problem sleeping until I know he has made it safe. I got up this morning despite wanting to crawl back into bed and completed my 4 mile run. It was NOT fun. My knee was killing me the entire time. I slowed my pace down to an easy jog and I still could not take a step without sharp pain throughout my knee. Todays mission was simply to cover the distance, I did not care how long it took me to do it - JUST DO NOT STOP RUNNING! That was my moto!
I finished with an 11:21 avg pace which is my slowest 4 mile run to date, but at least I got out there and did it! After my run I took my dog for a 1 mile walk, came home and stretched and of course iced! I am going to head out for another walk later today as well as tonight to insure I complete all my scheduled miles for the week.
I will post the rest of the results from the day later on, as of this morning this is what I have done....
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - 2 times so far
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins -
4. Drink 1 gallon - almost done
5. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
6. Log foods each day - not yet
7. Take all vitamins/supplements - DONE!
Totals for the day -
Time - 63
Calories burned - 693
4 mile slow run with hills followed by a 1 mile walk with dog
45:20 mins / 11:21 avg pace
Mile 1 - 11:25
Mile 2 - 11:18
Mile 3 - 11:44
Mile 4 - 10:56
I finished with an 11:21 avg pace which is my slowest 4 mile run to date, but at least I got out there and did it! After my run I took my dog for a 1 mile walk, came home and stretched and of course iced! I am going to head out for another walk later today as well as tonight to insure I complete all my scheduled miles for the week.
I will post the rest of the results from the day later on, as of this morning this is what I have done....
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - 2 times so far
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins -
4. Drink 1 gallon - almost done
5. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
6. Log foods each day - not yet
7. Take all vitamins/supplements - DONE!
Totals for the day -
Time - 63
Calories burned - 693
4 mile slow run with hills followed by a 1 mile walk with dog
45:20 mins / 11:21 avg pace
Mile 1 - 11:25
Mile 2 - 11:18
Mile 3 - 11:44
Mile 4 - 10:56
Friday, August 14, 2009
Workout Results 8/14
My back was feeling much better today. I took it easy and walked twice today covering a total distance of 3.14 miles, not much but I am happy I was able to get out and at least do something. I still cannot believe I hurt my back but I cannot dwell on that but instead I want to focus on what I did right for today! I drank my water, did my PT exercises and I walked outside, staying active instead of sitting on the couch! Today is a mix of small victories but to me, they mean a great deal!
I hope everyone has a blessed and productive weekend!
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - DONE!
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. Complete scheduled run - Did not do
6. Log foods each day - DONE!!
Totals for the day -
Time - 3.14 miles of walking
Calories burned - 316
Calories consumed - 1,640
I hope everyone has a blessed and productive weekend!
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - DONE!
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. Complete scheduled run - Did not do
6. Log foods each day - DONE!!
Totals for the day -
Time - 3.14 miles of walking
Calories burned - 316
Calories consumed - 1,640
What is a foam roller?
This seems to be a very popular question that I get often, because I set one of my daily goals to use my foam roller 3 times a day. I posted these videos back in May but I think they are worth re-posting as I have found the foam roller to be VERY helpful for me and my IT band issues. My physical therapist had me using this as well as other pilates/yoga type stretches and it really does help with not only the pain but recovery after my runs.
Workout Results 8/13
Shame on me! I did not workout yesterday. I was too caught up in some stuff around the house and my back was bothering, so instead of cross training as planned - I did NOTHING.
I may switch my run for today to tomorrow to allow my back to get better. I think the other day when I was lifting or doing planks I hurt it, I know, I did not even lift heavy but something happened because ever since then it hurts to bend over and when I stand up.
It is always SO hard to report back on the days where I did not reach my goals, but it must be done! I friend of mine the other day wrote about the power of accountability and I too believe it is a key factor for success in reaching goals.
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - Did not do
2. Ice 2 times a day - Did not do
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - Did not do
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE! YES! One goal I did reach! LOL
5. ST Upper body - Did not do
6. Complete scheduled run - Did not do
7. Log foods each day - DONE!! 1,726 calories consumed
I may switch my run for today to tomorrow to allow my back to get better. I think the other day when I was lifting or doing planks I hurt it, I know, I did not even lift heavy but something happened because ever since then it hurts to bend over and when I stand up.
It is always SO hard to report back on the days where I did not reach my goals, but it must be done! I friend of mine the other day wrote about the power of accountability and I too believe it is a key factor for success in reaching goals.
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - Did not do
2. Ice 2 times a day - Did not do
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - Did not do
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE! YES! One goal I did reach! LOL
5. ST Upper body - Did not do
6. Complete scheduled run - Did not do
7. Log foods each day - DONE!! 1,726 calories consumed
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Workout Results 8/12
Today was wonderful, I did a 5 mile run without any pain from my knee which I am thrilled with!! I held my pace pretty well but on my 3rd and 4th mile I hit some hills, or long steady inclines that gave me a challenge. One lasted for .51 miles straight and it really was a struggle so my pace slowed a bit but I was just so happy that my knee was doing well I did not mind. It is still hard for me to see myself running 13.1 miles when this morning I only did 5 but I have to remind myself of that amazing day in Siberia when out of nowhere I just got out there and ran for 2.5 hours without training ( not wise I know ), but I did it! So I know that I CAN and WILL complete this half strong and injury free, that is my goal. I am a bit concerned regarding the elevation issue because coming from training at 140 ft to 5,371 ft which is the highest elevation around mile 10, will definitely be a challenge! I will however be running in cooler weather with far less humidity so maybe in the end it will all be ok.
Today was my first ST session in what felt like forever, it was harder than my run! I have lost so much of my strength but it has not been a focus of mine since I started doing my triathlons back in May. I will definitely be sore from today and I did not really do that much, it is amazing how much you loose after a long break but I made it through and still managed to NOT drop to my knees during my pushups, though I was tempted!
I will be updating this blog later tonight after I go for a walk with my husband while he does his scheduled run for the day as well as the end result of my goals not yet achieved...
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - Did not do
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. ST Upper body - DONE!
6. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
7. Log foods each day - DONE!
Totals for the day
Time - 108 mins
Calories burned - 1,086
Calories consumed - 1,679
Workout 1 - 5 mile run
Time - 53:31 mins / 10:43 mm avg
Calories burned - 753
Mile 1 - 11:05
Mile 2 - 10:26
Mile 3 - 10:56 ( hills)
Mile 4 - 10:52
Mile 5 - 10:14 ( yea!)
Workout 2 - ST Upper body -
Time - 22 mins including a 3 min warm up
Calories burned - 114
Pushups - 45 reps total
Standard military - 15 reps
Diamond - 15 reps
Close grip - 15 reps
Boat pose to suitcase crunch - 3 sets of 10 reps
Lateral to front raise - 2 sets of 20 reps with 5 lbs
Tricep pulldowns with bands - 3 sets of 10 reps for each arm
Laying down tricep extensions - 2 sets of 10 reps with 18.2 lb DBs
Inchworms - 10 reps
Plank holds to failure - 3 reps
Two arm curls - 3 sets of 10 reps with 18.2 lb DBs
Overhead shoulder press - 2 sets of 10 reps with 18.2 lb DBs
Workout 3 - PM 2 mile walk / slow run with husband and dog -
Time - 33 mins
Calories burned - 219
Today was my first ST session in what felt like forever, it was harder than my run! I have lost so much of my strength but it has not been a focus of mine since I started doing my triathlons back in May. I will definitely be sore from today and I did not really do that much, it is amazing how much you loose after a long break but I made it through and still managed to NOT drop to my knees during my pushups, though I was tempted!
I will be updating this blog later tonight after I go for a walk with my husband while he does his scheduled run for the day as well as the end result of my goals not yet achieved...
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - Did not do
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. ST Upper body - DONE!
6. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
7. Log foods each day - DONE!
Totals for the day
Time - 108 mins
Calories burned - 1,086
Calories consumed - 1,679
Workout 1 - 5 mile run
Time - 53:31 mins / 10:43 mm avg
Calories burned - 753
Mile 1 - 11:05
Mile 2 - 10:26
Mile 3 - 10:56 ( hills)
Mile 4 - 10:52
Mile 5 - 10:14 ( yea!)
Workout 2 - ST Upper body -
Time - 22 mins including a 3 min warm up
Calories burned - 114
Pushups - 45 reps total
Standard military - 15 reps
Diamond - 15 reps
Close grip - 15 reps
Boat pose to suitcase crunch - 3 sets of 10 reps
Lateral to front raise - 2 sets of 20 reps with 5 lbs
Tricep pulldowns with bands - 3 sets of 10 reps for each arm
Laying down tricep extensions - 2 sets of 10 reps with 18.2 lb DBs
Inchworms - 10 reps
Plank holds to failure - 3 reps
Two arm curls - 3 sets of 10 reps with 18.2 lb DBs
Overhead shoulder press - 2 sets of 10 reps with 18.2 lb DBs
Workout 3 - PM 2 mile walk / slow run with husband and dog -
Time - 33 mins
Calories burned - 219
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Workout Results 8/11
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - DONE!
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. ST Upper body - Did not do
6. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
7. Log foods each day - DONE!
Totals for the day
Time - 88 mins
Calories burned - 824
Calories consumed - 1,776
2.5 mile walk - 14:42 avg pace - 30:27 mins
Bike - 52 mins total -
10.2 mile bike ride - 16.9 avg mph/ 25.7 max mph
3.3 mile slow cool down ride on trails - 12.0 avg mph
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - DONE!
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. ST Upper body - Did not do
6. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
7. Log foods each day - DONE!
Totals for the day
Time - 88 mins
Calories burned - 824
Calories consumed - 1,776
2.5 mile walk - 14:42 avg pace - 30:27 mins
Bike - 52 mins total -
10.2 mile bike ride - 16.9 avg mph/ 25.7 max mph
3.3 mile slow cool down ride on trails - 12.0 avg mph
Motivation for today...
This is one of my favorite commercials that Nike has done. It always puts things in perspective for me and is so inspirational!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Workout Results 8/10
I did well today, but my plan for reaching all goals fell short. I did not ST and I failed to complete my yoga, I did however complete my run PAIN FREE!! YEA!! This is a big deal for me. My knee was wonderful, my pace was slower but I am so happy not to be hurting. I am going to change my ST schedule for the week so now it will be Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - Did not do
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. ST Upper body - Did not do
6. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
7. Log foods each day - DONE!
Totals for the day - 3 mile run
Time - 30:27 mins/ avg pace 10:09 mm
Calories burned - 451
Calories consumed - 1,522
Goals achieved for the day -
1. Use my foam roller 3 times - DONE!
2. Ice 2 times a day - DONE!
3. Yoga for at least 30 mins - Did not do
4. Drink 1 gallon - DONE!
5. ST Upper body - Did not do
6. Complete scheduled run - DONE!
7. Log foods each day - DONE!
Totals for the day - 3 mile run
Time - 30:27 mins/ avg pace 10:09 mm
Calories burned - 451
Calories consumed - 1,522
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