Kim in Appalachia Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 For my b-day I bought merril minimalist shoes. Walked 2 miles in them earlier in the a.m. and then just ran 2 miles of hills in them. I am trying to retrain how I run because I'm a very very slow plodder. My 19 yo won't run with me because I'm soooo slow but I've never cared because jogging has always been about the alone time and the scenery for me. However now I need speed because in sparring my slow habits are hurting me. They translate to slow kicking. So for the 2 miles I ran (just a hair under sprinting) one block then walked a 1 1/2 blocks the whole 2 miles. I love the shoes, I could really feel how I was running and made constant corrections. Even with the walking I ended up with my normal embarrassingly slow time of 11.5 minutes per mile. Sigh, it is going to take a long time to break my plodding habit. That was my pace today for my run, but for me, that's faster. :D Getting faster is hard. I've heard hill repeats and sprints are the way to do it, but I think I'm working against my age. ;) I don't know if I can shave much time off my pace. I would like to do it. If I ever could just have an 11:00 min pace as my "easy, slow" pace, I would feel successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 For my b-day I bought merril minimalist shoes. Walked 2 miles in them earlier in the a.m. and then just ran 2 miles of hills in them. I am trying to retrain how I run because I'm a very very slow plodder. My 19 yo won't run with me because I'm soooo slow but I've never cared because jogging has always been about the alone time and the scenery for me. However now I need speed because in sparring my slow habits are hurting me. They translate to slow kicking. So for the 2 miles I ran (just a hair under sprinting) one block then walked a 1 1/2 blocks the whole 2 miles. I love the shoes, I could really feel how I was running and made constant corrections. Even with the walking I ended up with my normal embarrassingly slow time of 11.5 minutes per mile. Sigh, it is going to take a long time to break my plodding habit. I run for the time alone too and am also not speedy. I can kick it up to a shade under a 10 min/mile if it's a race but that's as good as it gets. I mostly slog along between 11 and 11:30. Good for you for trying. I have every intention of remaining slow. I figure I'll still be fast enough to beat the other old folks to the buffet in 20 years, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It is so cold here that I am still finding it difficult to just find the gumption to change into workout clothes. This has been my 'worst' exercise winter ever. Anyway, on Monday and Tuesday I did 60 mins on my Nordic Track and today I did a 60 min Ballet Body core workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Bootcamp and stretching. I am getting over some viral crud so taking it pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 It is so cold here that I am still finding it difficult to just find the gumption to change into workout clothes. This has been my 'worst' exercise winter ever. :grouphug: I hope the weather improves soon. Today I did weights and other moves from my workout folder - magazine and Pinterest clippings - love those. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Rieshy, which ones did you get? I love my Merrel minimalist shoes. I got the Road Glove Dash 2. I have to admit that my calves and ankles are sore this morning in a way that reminds me of when I first started working out barefoot at Karate. It's not entirely pleasant. In retrospect I should probably not have run intervals in them my second time out. I'm doing toe yoga this morning. Thanks ladies for all the support about my running times. I'm 47 but I workout with mostly teen boys and girls and then men in their 30's so I guess I have a skewed idea of my speed. Not a lot of mom's my age are addicted to martial arts, so it's nice to know that my times are actually normal. This morning is a gentle core workout/recovery. Tonight martial arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Just back from a run. A slow run. All alone. :laugh: Bliss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I got the Road Glove Dash 2. I have to admit that my calves and ankles are sore this morning in a way that reminds me of when I first started working out barefoot at Karate. It's not entirely pleasant. In retrospect I should probably not have run intervals in them my second time out. I'm doing toe yoga this morning. Thanks ladies for all the support about my running times. I'm 47 but I workout with mostly teen boys and girls and then men in their 30's so I guess I have a skewed idea of my speed. Not a lot of mom's my age are addicted to martial arts, so it's nice to know that my times are actually normal. This morning is a gentle core workout/recovery. Tonight martial arts. I understand. I'm 51 and get a little depressed when my 20,18 and 15 yo leave me in the dirt. I can still catch the 6 yo but for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 You have to be mindful of foot strike when wearing minimalist shoes, I'm pretty sure you know that already though. Bc of martial arts, this last several months I have been working very hard on fixing inappropriate foot turnout while standing/walking, and hip/ankle mobility. Today I'm going to try GTG to get cracking on pulling exercises which are my nemesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkacz Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I understand. I'm 51 and get a little depressed when my 20,18 and 15 yo leave me in the dirt. I can still catch the 6 yo but for how long? My 7 year old is already leaving me in the dust. At the last race we did, I had to send him on ahead with another mom and her 7 year old daughter and I met them at the finish line. Grateful to the mom but embarrassing at the same time. Not a strenuous workout this morning. Did a couple minutes of stress relief yoga, but after 4 minutes of just breathing, switched to intermediate/expert yoga. That lasted until the kids started fighting and the instructor started doing head stands. Yelled at the kids and switched to yoga for runners. All told, about 35 to 40 minutes, but it was a learning experience. Tomorrow will be week 2, day 3 of couch to 5k. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 That lasted until the kids started fighting OMG. It always happens when I'm try to focus on something very technical and extremely taxing. Lately, I've taken to separating them to do their reading while I do my workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ok, Bada$$ workout today. Nothing the last 2 days. I've had a totally crappy week. I've had pms and now my period and have just not felt up to much (not helped by the fact that the baby has nursed like crazy the last few nights). I got in my kettlebell yesterday but haven't felt up to doing it yet, hopefully tomorrow night. The weather hasn't been very inviting this week either between the wind, rain and cooler temps. Anyway, tomorrow is another day and I'm hoping I'm on the upswing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Bootcamp. Stretching. Skating tonight is probable, but not certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ok, Bada$$ workout today. Nothing the last 2 days. I've had a totally crappy week. I've had pms and now my period and have just not felt up to much (not helped by the fact that the baby has nursed like crazy the last few nights). I got in my kettlebell yesterday but haven't felt up to doing it yet, hopefully tomorrow night. The weather hasn't been very inviting this week either between the wind, rain and cooler temps. Anyway, tomorrow is another day and I'm hoping I'm on the upswing now. Just clarifying my like is for the badass workout and the upswing, not the PMS and crappy week. Lest there be any doubt, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changed Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The stomach flu hit here, so I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. I walked/jogged 2 miles and worked my legs. I'm hoping to add in a cardio workout at nap time tomorrow, but it's so hard to get off the couch at nap time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I ran 4.5 miles today, all against the wind. I was sure that when I ran out with the wind pushing against me, that my run back would be good (I run from home to the park and back), but the wind was always against me. Running up the hills with the wind pushing made me feel like I was in some epic movie. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm hoping I'm on the upswing now. Pun intended, I'm sure. ;) I did my workout and went to MA. I'm toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Weights and other moves from my workout folder - magazine and Pinterest clippings - same as yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ok, last night someone wasn't being careful during warmup and kicked me super hard in the calf. This was not during paired work where I could have moved out of the way but during "stay in your own bubble and practice this move" work. My leg is really hurting this morning and guess what? GTG on the pulling exercises from yesterday now have my shoulder girdle aching. Today is leg workout day and sprints. After that I'm going to crawl into my hidey-hole and suck my thumb. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ok, last night someone wasn't being careful during warmup and kicked me super hard in the calf. This was not during paired work where I could have moved out of the way but during "stay in your own bubble and practice this move" work. My leg is really hurting this morning and guess what? GTG on the pulling exercises from yesterday now have my shoulder girdle aching. Today is leg workout day and sprints. After that I'm going to crawl into my hidey-hole and suck my thumb. LOL A couple of sparring sessions ago I kicked at the same time as my opponent and took a blow from his bony knee into my shin. Terrible bruise- I rubbed it with olive oil mixed with a bit of geranium oil a couple of times a day. The bruise cleared up faster than usual. I don't think it was actually the oils but the deep massage. Now I massage all my bruises and/or impact points. Today- rest day. Hallelujah! I plan to work very hard at resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You MA people are not making me want to try that out. Ouch! Hope all the owies heal. I ran this morning. It was misty and blowy and generally yucky but I feel better. I seem to have a case of PMS (I ate a donut last night) so anything to normalize me would be a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I ran 1.5 miles this morning, then a kettlebell routine from a new DVD I just got. It was a good workout, with deadlifts, rows, presses, squats, push-ups and swings. It felt good. I'm trying to pull back a bit. I think I've been doing to much with kettlebell and I need to focus. I'm hoping the DVD will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Um, I don't think an 11 minute mile is slow. Yesterday was an inadvertent rest day. I've felt rather icky and sluggish all day so I did Austen Daily Dozen workouts. I need her when I'm feeling blech. I don't realize I'm working out when it's her workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 You MA people are not making me want to try that out. What's not to love? :boxing_smiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 DH talked me into skipping crossfit this morning to sleep in due to it raining. I enjoyed the lazy morning but really restless now and it's still rainy so can't move too much. I put my restlessness into cooking and laundry but I'm really regretting it. I think I'm going to hit up a class tomorrow. It isn't my typical day nor time but I feel so guilty and restless skipping lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Don't skip Mandy. You've just started. You need to build some habit. ;) Tell your husband to drop and give you 20 for leading you astray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Don't skip Mandy. You've just started. You need to build some habit. ;) Tell your husband to drop and give you 20 for leading you astray. I know, right?! Eh, he'd knock out that 20 without breaking a sweat and then irritate me more ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Ok, last night someone wasn't being careful during warmup and kicked me super hard in the calf. This was not during paired work where I could have moved out of the way but during "stay in your own bubble and practice this move" work. My leg is really hurting this morning and guess what? GTG on the pulling exercises from yesterday now have my shoulder girdle aching. Today is leg workout day and sprints. After that I'm going to crawl into my hidey-hole and suck my thumb. LOL Ouch. Sounds painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkacz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Did week 2, day 3 of couch to 5k this morning with a couple extra intervals. 3 miles over 45 minutes. Offset any goodness by eating a Dairy Queen sundae for dessert tonight. Exercise is starting to become a habit now 2 weeks in. Now what do I do about my bad eating habits? Don't get me wrong. It's better than it was 2 weeks ago, but there is a lot of room for improvement. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Jenn, listen to this particular episode of this podcast. He makes some interesting observations. I thought it was interesting anyways. Hopefully the link works. Yes, scroll down a little ways to find the download and/or listen now tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Jane Fonda Prime Time Walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Bada$$ workout last night. I was lucky to get that done as I unexpectedly had to take a friend's kids for the day. Anyway, I'm now not sure what my plans are for the weekend. This week is shaping out not quite what I expected. Should be able to at least get a Bada$$ workout in at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Light skill work today, stretch and rest for the rest of the weekend. R.E.S.T. I'm looking so forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Exercise is starting to become a habit now 2 weeks in. Now what do I do about my bad eating habits? Don't get me wrong. It's better than it was 2 weeks ago, but there is a lot of room for improvement. Jenn Baby steps. If you feel yourself deprived you will binge. So start with small changes. I don't know what your diet is right now. Jillian Michaels talks about that in her latest book. If you want pizza allow yourself a few bites or so and chew really slowly enjoying it. The goal is to not eat an entire slice. That's just an example. So with a sundae from DQ the goal is to not eat the whole thing. This morning I felt much better than yesterday. I purchased round 2 of FB's workout schedule. Today was a HIIT warmup followed by ab/cardio and a cool down. Great workout and some fun moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Rest day. It was snowing (again) and I didn't feel well. Since I usually take Sat or Sun today won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 4 mile run this morning while watching the final episode of Psych. I was good and didn't cry. :( I followed it up with 45 minutes of a Kundalini yoga practice. Tomorrow I go watch dh run his marathon. I hope the wind isn't too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Ran 2.5 miles sprinting 30 60s. Played a little bball with DH and worked on inch worms as a warm-up. Then mowed our front yard with push mower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 4 mile run this morning while watching the final episode of Psych. I was good and didn't cry. :( I followed it up with 45 minutes of a Kundalini yoga practice. Tomorrow I go watch dh run his marathon. I hope the wind isn't too bad! Not sure where you live ;) but wind was insane today during my run. Makes it not much fun. My ears weren't covered either. Hope weather is nice for the marathon tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I just saw that Fitness Blender has new workout plans (both 4 week or 8 week) labeled for busy people. All the workouts are 30 minutes or under. Awesome. Scroll down to Specialty Programs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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