rieshy Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Post your workouts, everyone welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Today is a rest day for me:) Hope everyone has a great first day of the week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Still sick, so I'm resting again today. This cold is annoying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Still sick, so I'm resting again today. This cold is annoying. Hope you feel better today! I've got 1 1/2 hours of jujitsu drilling at my house with a friend this morning. Tonight I have 5+ hours on the mats at MMA work/play. Can I say that I wish I had never heard about the fitbit HR on this board? I keep thinking about it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Rieshy, I love my Fitbit HR... Today: training plus leaf raking! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I was feeling a little better by last night, so this morning I tried running. I did 30 minutes, which for me is 2.5 miles, on my treadmill. It was a bit rough. I was sweating in a way that was more to do with illness and not being hot. I'm starting to think that I've had a mild version of the flu. I normally go to power yoga tonight, but with the way I felt during the run I think I'll skip it. :( But I am improving. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Take your time, sometimes a virus can really do a number on you. Sometimes, for me, it's not until it's all over that I look back and realize I was pretty sick and should have rested more. I had the sort of day where I was glad I squeezed in a 15 min dance cardio workout. Lame, I know, but it was that or nothing. And that little bit of dance cardio helped rev me up for the rest of the day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I did yoga! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I wasn't able to fit raking in after our dentist appointments--not light enough. At my training session I dead-lifted105 lbs and bench-pressed 55 lbs :party: And then my trainer tortured me with core exercises :eek: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Last night's last MMA class was so strenuous that the thought occurred to me as I tried not to die that I am seriously insane and need to switch hobbies to something in an armchair. Today is co-op day so on my feet on concrete all day and then 2 classes at MMA tonight. If I survive the day... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sun-ran Mon taught yoga Tue- it is raining so 45 min elliptical and I teach yoga tonight. Kim- I hope you feel better. Reishy- armchairs are for old people. You are an inspiration. On a side note, I think I will take my Christmas funds and buy myself a Fitbit HR. If I can force myself to part with the money. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I went back and forth and back and forth re: a fitbit or other wearable fitness device. I want one, but none was quite what I wanted. The heart rate monitor might push me over the edge. And I had heard that they would get a lot cheaper when the Apple Watch came out b/c that takes the place of a lot of the wearable fitness bands. But I am not so sure that the Apple watch has broad popularity. So, now it looks like I am back to checking them out, lol 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Got in 30 minutes of yoga. Still not back to 100%. I'm hoping to run 3 miles tomorrow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 4 miles today. The last time we'll be tryng to fit in a run before sunset since dh switches shifts. I ran faster than I have since the end of Oct which was helped restore my confidence just a bit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Zumba yesterday, run/walk 4.5 miles today. Didn't feel great in the run and it drizzled the whole time, but I did it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Today I have a couple of hours of jujitsu drilling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Last night's last MMA class was so strenuous that the thought occurred to me as I tried not to die that I am seriously insane and need to switch hobbies to something in an armchair. Today is co-op day so on my feet on concrete all day and then 2 classes at MMA tonight. If I survive the day... At times I have contemplated taking up knitting as my sport of choice. Last night I actually sat out a couple of things at MA thinking, "today is not my day, and I'm not willing to risk getting hurt". It's a fine line, right? Knowing when to push yourself and knowing when to sit out. It can get a little emotional. LOL 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Just back from a frosty run. On to teach co-op. Excelsior! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Today will be my usual training session plus either extra core work (depending on what I do during the session) or a bit of frantic cardio before picking up dd on campus :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 At times I have contemplated taking up knitting as my sport of choice. Last night I actually sat out a couple of things at MA thinking, "today is not my day, and I'm not willing to risk getting hurt". It's a fine line, right? Knowing when to push yourself and knowing when to sit out. It can get a little emotional. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wow, yes about the emotional part! I'm so glad you said that- makes me feel less alone. I'm the oldest actively working at my school but I'm competitive and driven and a perfectionist with a high pain threshold. All of that makes it really hard to make the call to sit out or alter an exercise without feeling greatly "conflicted". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Ran 4 miles on my treadmill with lots of walk breaks. And while I not in a group setting or doing MA, I do agree. There is a lot of emotional conflict when it comes to knowing when to push and when to stop. You watch younger people push hard and you know you are not that young anymore. Even though you want to push yourself you know that you could do real damage by trying to work at hard as a 25 year old. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Oh, I have to add about my heart rate, since I know some are trying to decide on a monitor. So I did an easy run, at my slow pace. I took walk breaks every half mile. By 3/4 of a mile my heart rate was above my norm (which is normally between 142-145 for an easy run). By a mile and a half it was at 165 (which is normal when I kick it up or push at the end of a run). After my 2nd mile it would go back up to to the 160's after every walk break. In the end the avg for my run was 145, which was because of the walk breaks, plus a phone break at 1.5 miles. :). I had decided on the more frequent walk breaks because I saw how quickly my heart rate was going up. I do think watching my heart rate is helpful. I knew it was ok to not push and take more breaks because clearly, my body needed to slow down. HTH. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I sat out Sunday and yesterday, but I did my workout today. It is deceptively difficult, I can't get it done in 30 mins that is for sure, but I am getting better at it. But I am drenched when I am finished. I am down a pants size and it has a bit to do with weight, but I also think it has to do with just being more fit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm wondering if the Fitbit HR could help me with learning to stay relaxed and breathing deep during grappling. I allow myself to get too revved up and end up wasting tons of energy- It would be nice to track progress in keeping my heart rate down. A.M.- chiropractor for my neck after taking an accidental elbow to the jaw yesterday- hint, never look away and talk during jujitsu. P.M.- two MMA classes tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Rest day today. I am running a large science event for elementary-grade homeschoolers this weekend and am taking advantage of the "free" time to do all the last bits and pieces of preparation. I cannot wait until Sunday... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Ok, so I managed 15 mins of official dance cardio and 45 mins of floor work. It was supposed to be 30 mins of cardio, but life had different plans. Tomorrow there is a LOT more Nutcracker rehearsal, so I might get in a full workout. How do I get any time when Nutcracker is over, lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 How do I get any time when Nutcracker is over, lol My life for so many years! January was always brutal :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Ran 4 miles on my treadmill with lots of walk breaks. And while I not in a group setting or doing MA, I do agree. There is a lot of emotional conflict when it comes to knowing when to push and when to stop. You watch younger people push hard and you know you are not that young anymore. Even though you want to push yourself you know that you could do real damage by trying to work at hard as a 25 year old. :) This is why I do not race. It becomes all about times and training and being disappointed if I don't do as well as I want and what I want is to win. Not pretty. So I ran all alone with my tunes this morning and enjoyed it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Today: Rest day. Saturday: Rest day. Sunday: Rest day, I haven't taken 3 days off in a row in a long time; I feel giddy. I think it's overdue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 5 very chilly miles this morning. I am feeling much better. I still have the nose/head congestion thing, but I'm not as tired. It was so cold. My dh ran in shorts! this morning. He said it wasn't too bad. I put on my warmest tights, but I wore my long sleeve/base layer top with a vest. I had gloves, but I didn't put anything over my ears to start. I did bring a wide headband, which was good. My ears hurt. At 1.5miles I ran past a table. I stopped and put the headband around my ears. So much better. I was still cold, and didn't really warm up until after 2 miles, I never got hot. I ran a bit too fast because of the cold and my avg heart rate was over 150, which is high for an easy run (for me). Came home and did lots of stretching in front of our little fireplace (it's gas, an old coal fireplace with a very tiny insert, but it still feels nice). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 40 minutes elliptical, 15 min core I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving week when the university will be closed--no squeezing in a workout while dd is on campus. I'll be able to do as much as I want :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I got in 30 mins dance cardio and 40 mins floorwork. My butt hurts, lol. I will try for the same tomorrow. I seem to be pretty good at fitting in the floorwork, now I need to focus in on the cardio. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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