lindyloo123
ran 9 km this morning. It wasn't too bad but that's all I had time for. Went to the conference in at Melb Uni. Did a circuit workshop which was really more of a workout than an instruction and then a pilates with bands class which was terrific. At least I did do some exercise today!!
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Thursday, July 20, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
I don't think I'm doing nearly enough exercise to train for this half marathon- but maybe the next month will see a dramatic increase! Went to the gym on Wednesday again- did 25 mins on the treadmill ( 4 min circuits with increasing demand) then 10 mins on the rower. Had a leg workout but not much else and then a yoga class which was loooovvvverrrrly!!
Saturday I need to do a shortenend run again as I'm going to the conference this weekend to learn some more fitness stuff. I'll try to run the 9k at least
I don't think I'm doing nearly enough exercise to train for this half marathon- but maybe the next month will see a dramatic increase! Went to the gym on Wednesday again- did 25 mins on the treadmill ( 4 min circuits with increasing demand) then 10 mins on the rower. Had a leg workout but not much else and then a yoga class which was loooovvvverrrrly!!
Saturday I need to do a shortenend run again as I'm going to the conference this weekend to learn some more fitness stuff. I'll try to run the 9k at least
Sunday, July 16, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
Only had limited time this weekend so just did a 6km run on saturday and a short walk today. I must hit the gym this week and do some extra cardio.
Only had limited time this weekend so just did a 6km run on saturday and a short walk today. I must hit the gym this week and do some extra cardio.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
Finally made it to gym on Wednesday. Only had a shortish time to work out before going to yoga. Went on treadmill for 10 mins ( walk and run- but fast!!) then rower for 10. After that did leg work out and finally yoga. I'm quite stiff today and I think it's that rower! It nearly killed me and it was only 10 mins!!!
Finally made it to gym on Wednesday. Only had a shortish time to work out before going to yoga. Went on treadmill for 10 mins ( walk and run- but fast!!) then rower for 10. After that did leg work out and finally yoga. I'm quite stiff today and I think it's that rower! It nearly killed me and it was only 10 mins!!!
Sunday, July 09, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
Did the 9k run and 9k run/walk. Ran with a friend who had ( the day before) run 41k for her marathon training. She was nice and slow! It was great doing it with her- made the time pass quickly and I did really well. Could have continued on longer. Knee and hip seem to be quite good too.
Next Saturday is 9k run and 12k walk/run. After that I'm going to cut back on the length - 6k run and 6k ru/walk and increase the speed or time of running. Hope this works. At the moment I'm a bit hit or miss with this training but at least it's a start. I'll see how it turns out.
Hope to get to gym maybe tomorrow morning but def tomorrow night.
Did the 9k run and 9k run/walk. Ran with a friend who had ( the day before) run 41k for her marathon training. She was nice and slow! It was great doing it with her- made the time pass quickly and I did really well. Could have continued on longer. Knee and hip seem to be quite good too.
Next Saturday is 9k run and 12k walk/run. After that I'm going to cut back on the length - 6k run and 6k ru/walk and increase the speed or time of running. Hope this works. At the moment I'm a bit hit or miss with this training but at least it's a start. I'll see how it turns out.
Hope to get to gym maybe tomorrow morning but def tomorrow night.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
I started this week really well, especially as it was the first day back after the holidays. Went to gym at 6am and ran/walked on treadmill for 25mins then did some leg work. Also went in evening to a cardio/circuit class. Unfortunately thats been about all this week! A short and slowish walk at school on Tues and school circuit in afternoon - which isn't really a work out for me. Tonight I went out for dinner instead of gym with my daughter and tomorrow night out for dinner too:(((((
Saturday I'm going to run 9km and walk/run 9km. I better start drinking lots of water as that seems to help. Diet hasn't been as bad this week as usual.
I started this week really well, especially as it was the first day back after the holidays. Went to gym at 6am and ran/walked on treadmill for 25mins then did some leg work. Also went in evening to a cardio/circuit class. Unfortunately thats been about all this week! A short and slowish walk at school on Tues and school circuit in afternoon - which isn't really a work out for me. Tonight I went out for dinner instead of gym with my daughter and tomorrow night out for dinner too:(((((
Saturday I'm going to run 9km and walk/run 9km. I better start drinking lots of water as that seems to help. Diet hasn't been as bad this week as usual.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
I did the run/walk thing like I said I was going to- very pleased with myself cos it really was a slog! There was a group of anglers with their barby going at 7am and the delicious smell of sausages and onions (so cruel!!) Each time I passed them they yelled out encouragement and promised a 'sanger'. One lap of the lake they actually met me at a junction with the 'sanger'!! Spoke to them after and they were really nice ( Didn;t have the eats- I never eat sausages, eggs or bacon- just enjoy the aroma!)
Their encouragement did help though and did a lot to relieve the boredom!
I think I'll try and keep 9km as the base run and just extend the run/walk. It was interesting that it took me the same time to run 9 and run/walk 3 as it did to run 6 and run/walk 6km!
I did the run/walk thing like I said I was going to- very pleased with myself cos it really was a slog! There was a group of anglers with their barby going at 7am and the delicious smell of sausages and onions (so cruel!!) Each time I passed them they yelled out encouragement and promised a 'sanger'. One lap of the lake they actually met me at a junction with the 'sanger'!! Spoke to them after and they were really nice ( Didn;t have the eats- I never eat sausages, eggs or bacon- just enjoy the aroma!)
Their encouragement did help though and did a lot to relieve the boredom!
I think I'll try and keep 9km as the base run and just extend the run/walk. It was interesting that it took me the same time to run 9 and run/walk 3 as it did to run 6 and run/walk 6km!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
Been a bit slack I feel. We went to Sydney on Sunday to Tuesday. Ran around Circular Quay and Botanical gardens. It was lovely but I was really stuffed after a short time! Went to gym Wed night and ran 6kms ( mostly ran) on treadmill- but it was hard! The half marathon is looking more like a marathon from this angle at the moment!!!
Saturday I plan to run 9km and walk/run 6km. That's 5 times around the lake. A bit boring but I think achievable. However after my form this week I'm not sure of anything!
Been a bit slack I feel. We went to Sydney on Sunday to Tuesday. Ran around Circular Quay and Botanical gardens. It was lovely but I was really stuffed after a short time! Went to gym Wed night and ran 6kms ( mostly ran) on treadmill- but it was hard! The half marathon is looking more like a marathon from this angle at the moment!!!
Saturday I plan to run 9km and walk/run 6km. That's 5 times around the lake. A bit boring but I think achievable. However after my form this week I'm not sure of anything!
Saturday, June 24, 2006
It took me 1 hour and 11 mins to run and run/walk the 12k on Saturday. I think I'm going to be last in this event by the look of it! The walking and running part really did make the whole thing a lot easier. I really struggled with the first 6k. It's funny how some days the running is easy and it feels as though I could go on forever and then other days it's like I've never run before!! At least I did it and I'm on target. After that I did a fitball class- it was manic!!!
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Went to the gym yesterday- in the morning for treadmill, rower and bike and then in the evening with my daughter for a run, weights and yoga ( just love yoga!!)
I'm on holidays so I do tend to overdo it a bit - all in one day!
Haven't gone to the gym today but went for about 1 1/2 hr walk with friends this morning. It was very slow though.
Eating has been disastrous- enough said on that.
Going to run/walk 12k on Saturday. I'll run the first 6k then run/walk the last 6. It's going to take me ages!!!!
I'm on holidays so I do tend to overdo it a bit - all in one day!
Haven't gone to the gym today but went for about 1 1/2 hr walk with friends this morning. It was very slow though.
Eating has been disastrous- enough said on that.
Going to run/walk 12k on Saturday. I'll run the first 6k then run/walk the last 6. It's going to take me ages!!!!
Monday, June 19, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
I'm on holidays for the next two weeks so full of good intentions! Didn't quite make it to the gym yesterday- I think I was just destined to run from one appointment to the other! Today I got up early and hit the gym. Did 30 mins cardio- MADE myself not do it all on the treadmill- did rowing and cycling as well. Then leg work with lots of squats and balances and of course stretching. My knee has been a bit sore so I do need to keep up with the leg exercises as they do seem to help. Went shopping today and bought lots of fresh veges and fruit. Unfortunately I do that quite a lot and then end up throwing them out!! Never mind- holiday time gives a bit more time top prepare. Might go to the gym for a class later- after afternoon tea with the girls!!
I'm on holidays for the next two weeks so full of good intentions! Didn't quite make it to the gym yesterday- I think I was just destined to run from one appointment to the other! Today I got up early and hit the gym. Did 30 mins cardio- MADE myself not do it all on the treadmill- did rowing and cycling as well. Then leg work with lots of squats and balances and of course stretching. My knee has been a bit sore so I do need to keep up with the leg exercises as they do seem to help. Went shopping today and bought lots of fresh veges and fruit. Unfortunately I do that quite a lot and then end up throwing them out!! Never mind- holiday time gives a bit more time top prepare. Might go to the gym for a class later- after afternoon tea with the girls!!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
I still haven't quite mastered this posting business. This is my third attempt!! Ran 10k on Saturday. Had all good intentions to run/walk but they flew out of the window once I got started!
I still haven't quite mastered this posting business. This is my third attempt!! Ran 10k on Saturday. Had all good intentions to run/walk but they flew out of the window once I got started!
lindyloo123
lindyloo123
Went running on Saturday morning and intended to run/walk 10kms. Did a 2 minute walk and then started running. Kept on running and running and in the end thought that I might as well run the whole 10km - which I did! Glad I could do it as it's been a while since I ran that distance. It gives me a good base to work up to 21kms. Not really sure the best way to approach this training. I need to increase my distance but I know if I do too much I'll just get my knee hurting again. I'll keep building and doing more walks with the running- although I do find that once I start I really don't want to stop and walk!!
Did a body balance class today which was good and tomorrow hoping to get to the gym early for a workout. I do need to look at my diet though- it's dismal:((
Went running on Saturday morning and intended to run/walk 10kms. Did a 2 minute walk and then started running. Kept on running and running and in the end thought that I might as well run the whole 10km - which I did! Glad I could do it as it's been a while since I ran that distance. It gives me a good base to work up to 21kms. Not really sure the best way to approach this training. I need to increase my distance but I know if I do too much I'll just get my knee hurting again. I'll keep building and doing more walks with the running- although I do find that once I start I really don't want to stop and walk!!
Did a body balance class today which was good and tomorrow hoping to get to the gym early for a workout. I do need to look at my diet though- it's dismal:((
Monday, June 12, 2006
decision made!
I've made the decision to go in the half marathon at Shepparton in August! It's something I've been thinking about for some time but feel that now the time is right!. I don't think my knee would stand up to 21 kms of straight running so I've been looking at run/walk programs. Started today with 8km of 2:3 ( 2 mins walking 3 mins running) Didn't keep strictly to it as my husband rang me in the middle of the program to tell me he'd locked the keys in the car and did I have the RACV ph number. I ran like fury to him ( about 1km) so that sort of jiggered the program! lol
Felt good at the end of it though. Next week I need to do 10km the same way. Also went for a 24km bike ride after that. It was great!
This week I need to do another 5km run and an aerobic session of run/walk. Writing it on here might keep me honest!
Eating hasn't been too flash though:(((
Felt good at the end of it though. Next week I need to do 10km the same way. Also went for a 24km bike ride after that. It was great!
This week I need to do another 5km run and an aerobic session of run/walk. Writing it on here might keep me honest!
Eating hasn't been too flash though:(((
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