Today's Progress

I had an amazing workout today. I completed 4.56miles in a little over an hour. For me that was great considering that a month ago, I couldn't run or walk because of tendonitis. And on top of that my Nike+ sensor was playing out. I want to slap myself when I realize that I had been running myself to death, and it didn't show up in my data.

So I got in a great aerobic workout. I increased my running distance to an entire mile out of 4 miles. I did this by power-walking .25 mile and then running .25 mile until I had completed 2 miles. Then I power-walked at an increased incline for 2 miles to increase my endurance.

I also completed core and lower body work today. Here is the core routine that I completed today:

1. Floor crunches 3 sets of 50
2. Drawing-in 3 sets for 60 sec
3. Bridges 3 sets of 60 sec
4. Balance ball crunches 3 sets of 50
5. Rolling in 3 sets of 12
6. Reverse crunches 3 sets of 25
7. Plank 1 set of 60 sec
8. Side plank 2 sets of 30 sec

Then I completed hip adductors and abductors at 3 sets of 12 each (110lbs) and 2 sets of 12 squats (70lbs).

Of course, I now have cramps in my feet, but I feel great otherwise. (The pickle juice is ready.)

Tomorrrow's Plan

I did not go to the gym today. So I did not run my 2 miles, but I did complete a core workout and light strength training this evening. I do have plans for tomorrow.

In the afternoon, after I complete my run (maybe before I start to run), I am going to start a new core workout. Dr. Charles Inniss has several sets of progressively difficult routines for developing core strength, endurance, and power. I am ready for a higher level of intermediate work. So tomorrow I will complete 3 straight sets of:

1. ball roll-ins
2. ball crunches
3. plank
4. bicycle crunches

Of course, I will probably complete other core exercises also. Just to increase endurance - floor crunches, drawing-in maneuvers, reverse crunches, bridges, side planks. These are ones that I have been doing for a while.

Looking at the New Year's Resolutions

One of the ways that I intend to lose weight is to work out several times a week. I realize that I need a goal to work toward. So I am going to compete in a 5K in the Spring. I am going to use my Nike+ to help me track my progress. That is why I have the new widgets in my blog. Yes. This will be good.

Off to a Great New Year!

This has been a busy year. My youngest and I went to Greece with my brother and nephew. My husband and I rode our motorcycle out West during the summer. My daughters started attending a new school. And I have lost down to 153lbs. (although I have gained a little over the holiday). I have joined Ballys Total Fitness and have improved my running times.

So this has been a good year for the most part.

My resolutions for this year are as follows:

1. to reach 140lbs this year.
2. to run in a 5K (Relay for Life).
3. to increase muscle tone.

My daughter and husband are a huge source of encouragement to me. One or the other is always wanting to go to the gym to workout. Plus, I am so data driven; my Nike+ has been a great way for me to monitor my progress. I am going to enjoy having my Nike+ Mini. Yesss!