Tuesday 1/3 - TIme to Get Back At It

Runninlaw · Jan 3, 2012

Morning folks. Gearing up to hit the treadmill. It is cold and icy here. What have you got going on today?

Brandy · Jan 3, 2012

icy and cold here too BOOOO! 
 
So weekend fitness for me
 
14.75 miles Saturday
Lifting - I opted for a variety workout. I have never been so close to crying before. First, calf raises (meh). Then I had to do leg press at full weight (20), leg extension and full weight for 10 and then broke down (20), leg curl no idea on reps or weight (starting to hurt bad), leg extension again (lower weight but still omg), leg press (full weight again - I think 12 reps, maybe more..THEN 20 ball squats with weights. I hate ball squats. they don't let you stand up at all so the range of motion is like full squat to 1/4 squat and then back down. Oh yeah, no rest on ANY OF THIS STUFF.
 
then arms....flys --> chest press --> flys --> dips --> lat pull down --> dips
short rest
2 60 second negative only pull ups
 
Slow count sit ups with 5 reps at smaller range of motion at the end
Wheelbarrow walk with the trainer pulling me back..
 
I was so sore on Sunday (still am)
No running Sunday due to the drink
 
7 miles yesterday freezing my butt off
 
Dome tonight!

Runninlaw · Jan 3, 2012

Nice work Brandy!
 
I hit the treadmill. 50 minutes; 5.75 miles. I can't stand that thing, but I admit it was nice to be able to run in just shorts and a sports bra.

katholeenie · Jan 3, 2012

Tm for me this morning too. It's cold, and news was talking about ice last night.
 
5 miles, with 2 miles of fartleks in the middle.
 
Vet apmt this morning. Someone is getting a couple shots. And the car ride is always an adventure.

aemerryman · Jan 3, 2012

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by katholeenie <a href="/t/76062/tuesday-1-3-time-to-get-back-at-it#post_2024389"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Tm for me this morning too. It's cold, and news was talking about ice last night.
 
5 miles, with 2 miles of fartleks in the middle.
 
Vet apmt this morning. Someone is getting a couple shots. And the car ride is always an adventure.
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Shhh! He's sitting *right. there.* <img alt="lol.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325598113629_165" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/lol.gif">
 
Good morning gang! It's cold here, too...relatively speaking. The high today is only going to be 40*, which is a slap in the face after the winter so far...but this weekend will be back into the 60's. 
 
Today's GCHM workout? Intervals... .5 at RP, 4 min. walk, lather-rinse-repeat 4x. 1 mile w/u, c/d. Yes, I know...piddly mileage. BUT! I'm pretty sure it's going to be challenging for me at this stage. I'm going to do this workout on the TM so that I can accurately judge the speed and length of the intervals...I'm not a big fan of the TM either, but in this case I think it's going to help me hit these interval workouts every week. <img alt="walk.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325598113629_315" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/walk.gif"> 
 
I think I'm going to go to the fitness center on campus and use their TM's...dorms don't open until tomorrow, so this will be the last day it will be quiet in there, and I want to figure out the layout because that's going to be my Tuesday evening hangout for the next four months. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325598113629_453" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
Need some breakfast....
 
Did I mention it's really nice to have a goal and a schedule and be back here with all youse guyz? It is. True story.

katholeenie · Jan 3, 2012

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Actually, he is. He is sitting on my feet staring up at me.
 
Need to get used to being under constant observation again.

amichel · Jan 3, 2012

Morning. L1 of 30 day shred again. I am a total cardio wimp. Total. There it is, out on the innerwebs, loud and proud

Back at work today, but apparently most of the team thought I was going to be out today. I could have stayed home for "free"

Brandy · Jan 3, 2012

weights yet?
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Amichel <a href="/t/76062/tuesday-1-3-time-to-get-back-at-it#post_2024396"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Morning. L1 of 30 day shred again. I am a total cardio wimp. Total. There it is, out on the innerwebs, loud and proud

Back at work today, but apparently most of the team thought I was going to be out today. I could have stayed home for "free"

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aemerryman · Jan 3, 2012

Kath, that's a trait of GS's, right? The watchfulness? Because at 8 weeks, I'm pretty sure that couldn't have been taught yet...
 
He's so. stinkin'. cute!! I can't wait to meet him. <img alt="hello2.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325599597567_169" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/hello2.gif">

amichel · Jan 3, 2012

Brandy - actually couldn't find my small weights this morning. We haven't put the basement back in order post flood. I'll find them!

bard73 · Jan 3, 2012

Good morning! I am back at work today, and just working on catching up on emails at the moment. I have 4 scheduled student appointments and then we also have 2 hours of walk-ins as well. Not a bad way to ease back into work, though I have to admit I really wanted another day off to just totally veg. Yesterday was supposed to be my veg day, but we were very productive instead. I had to take my car to get the tire fixed (had them do a few additional minor things for good measure), and then we ran errands all morning. In the afternoon, I did some more packing as well as made homemade chili for dinner.
 
Moonie mentioned driving in the snow. We had some light snow, maybe 0.5"? But it did make the streets icy in spots, I slid a little myself as we were driving to take my car in. I gave him some tips for driving in that kind of weather, both before our trip and after, but it is weird doing so for someone who has been driving for 25 years or so.

NCRG71 · Jan 3, 2012

Good Morning!
 
Oof, back to work after being off all last week. Hated getting up early this morning. Plus, the heat was off all last week and it's 10* outside right now so I"m freeeeeezing in my office. Shivering violently makes typing tough.
 
Glad to see everyone had a great holiday! Am especially happy for Moonie and Kris - loved all the updates!

amichel · Jan 3, 2012

theia · Jan 3, 2012

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Me too! <img alt="love3.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325606581706_156" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/love3.gif" style="width:32px;height:19px;">
 
Hello hello. Happy New Year to all, and welcome back to those who have had an extended break. 
 
The Winter Classic was cold, super fun, and ultimately disappointing. In other words, just another Philadelphia sporting event. <img alt="lol.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325606581706_290" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/lol.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"> My brother and I had an absolute blast and got some decent pictures. The military fly-over literally went right over our heads. It took my breath away! The Alumni Game on Saturday also was a blast. SO AWESOME to cheer for my man Eric Lindros again in a Flyers uniform. 
 
The workouts continue to be great. Quick, someone spit me! (Think Big Fat Greek Wedding. Ptu ptu!) I don't want to jinx it.
 
First race of the year in 12 days!

gatorbob · Jan 3, 2012

Good morning, ladies. Some nice workouts there! 
 
I've run 3.1 miles so far in 2012. I hope to at least double that tonight... 
 
A few days ago I got an email from the RNR Marathon series which said there's a sale on race registrations this week. (I think thru Jan 5). I believe it was $15 off any race until then. So I guess if anybody is still thinking about Seattle or any other RNR race, now might be the time. I think the coupon code was "RESOLVE". If anyone tries that and is wrong, let me know and I'll look it up when I get home and post the correct one. I don't know if I'm ready to commit to Seattle just yet. I believe the Parkers are commited, and I think GoV and Theia were interested. Was RIL also interested? Anyone else?

katholeenie · Jan 3, 2012

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Yes. They must watch and make sure their pack safe. And they need to know where their pack is at all times. He also walks around the perimeter of the inside of the house and stops to listen every so often. He isn't big enough to see out the windows (yet), but he does listen. Heh. 
 
I hope he is done teething by the time you get here.
 
We just got back from the vet. He finally didn't cry in the car, which I'm SO SO happy about, cause man that is piercing. He's up to 18.2 lbs.
 
 
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Me too. Well, in my house. I have on 3 layers, but I guess I need more. Or a big wool sweater. But I can't wear sweaters around Oskar. Fleece?

KP · Jan 3, 2012

morning gang...
 
back to work today (supposed to be yesterday but practice was called due to the weather). Started my return-to-running program today! 5 minutes walking, 1 minute running repeat 5 times. Felt good. I can tell my left leg is still a bit weaker but it felt like I was running with normal, good form. Then hopped on the elliptical for 30 minutes of intervals.
 
nice cartoon Amy. Exactly how I feel.

Auntie Moe · Jan 3, 2012

Morning peeps and Happy New Year! Good riddance to 2011.
 
I decided I needed to kick off the New Year differently this year...I felt almost superstitious about it, because the last few years have been so sh!tty. I was going to stay home, but got invited by my friend Joey to a party of his friends, out in the 'burbs. Joe doesn't drink so he was driving, and it was me, Joe, his roomie Jason (who's a good guy) and our friend Cat (one of my good friends.) Perfect. Didn't drink too much, danced most of the night, and made it home safe, and felt like I was breaking free of last year.
 
Then, NY day, I skipped the two brunches I usually go to, and went out to Worcester (about 40 mi away) to Monica and Adam's open house. (You guys might remember them, Adco and....I forget Monica's screen name.) Anyway, again, great to do something different, to hang out with some new people and to see their UNBELIEVABLE Victorian house. Holy crap, I kinda hate them for how amazing their house is! That night, I went to dinner with an old friend I don't get to see much...really good to reconnect.
 
So, in the spirit of this, I also ran on Sun and Monday. Just 1.5 mi, veeeeeeery slowly, but run I did. Walked another mile maybe too. Kate, my upstairs neighbor/friend/landlady came with me. She walked...I jogged beside her.

I am hoping to get out for a short run tonight too, even if it's just a mile. That's my running mantra for the year "even if it's just a mile."
 
I need 2012 to be different and I'm trying to make it happen. Small steps but something.
 
I am very grateful for you all, even if I don't say it much or even keep in touch as much as I should.

Beaker · Jan 3, 2012

Hello hello! Happy 2012 all!!! Here's to a fabulous year for us all, sounds like it is starting off well YIPEE!!
 
Today is my first day back after over a week off with the kids. Um, yikes, how do stay at home moms do it?! My kids have more energy than an atomic bomb! Its easy to harness Aiden's energy but Colin is a 27 pound wrecking ball! But I really did love so much quality time with them.
 
So last fall totally derailed me, my weight went back up, my running stopped, work made me an insane person that I wasn't happy to be. 2012 is starting off much better, I committed to the I <3 to run's run streak and so far, 2 miles each day of 2012. Will increase that slowly. Looking at some races this year (Disney added a 10 miler, I am really tempted to sign up for, its in Sept and I will hopefully already have had a 10 miler under my belt for the year by then). Work is still insane and I walked in today to find a literal and figurative mess that ultimately I am sure I will need to clean up. But I am vowing to not let work drag me down any more!!!
 
Ok folks, hoping to be around more, I know a huge part of my fitness detour was because I wasn't here, being inspired on a daily basis so I need that to change! You all are the reason I am still running, 8ish years after my first race, so THANK YOU all!!!

theia · Jan 3, 2012

I forgot to comment on Brandy's kickass workout. Nice going! Funny you should mention wheelbarrows. Yesterday in boot camp, everyone had a step in front of them (like from step aerobics). Toward the end of class, I made them get into a plank right behind the step, and then we had to go up up down down on/off the step using our hands instead of our feet, holding the plank the whole time, 20 total (10 leading with the right hand, then 10 leading left). OK, no problem. Then for the second set, they had to get a partner and do it again while their partner held their feet up, wheelbarrow style. Umm, that was NOT a crowd pleaser, let me tell you! Therefore, I think we will do it the first Monday of each month. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325610675857_151" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

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