Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
5k and allergies
I went to crossfit on Wednesday expecting a great crosstraining workout to get me ready for a training run on Thursday. I walk in and read the board-push press for strength and the WOD is 5k.
Now throughout my journey I've run many of 5ks since I've ran a marathon and several half marathons. And sometimes I quit running for one reason or another but a 5k is still a great distance. Never had I imagined I'd do a 5k as a workout and not something I trained for.
I'm not a fast runner. I'm consistent and want to be faster. I need to train to get faster. I started out feeling great-I hadn't had much breakfast (my own fault) and it was warm out even by 9am. The first mile was around 8:45 I believe. Good pace for me. I would have loved to keep that pace. For the 5k, we had to run the same block 6 times. Yes 6 times. I hate lap running. I'd rather have an out and back anytime over lap running. Around the 3rd or 4th lap I started to feel a cold sweat come on and feel clamy. I told my coach as I went by for the 5th lap and she said keep up your pace. I don't remember what the time she called out for that was.
As I came back around for my 6th and final lap, I was determined to finish no matter the time. I walked a little during those last two laps-hoping to feel a little better. The cold sweats never stopped. I finished though. With a time of 28:07. I'm happy with that time. I didn't train. I didn't eat well. I felt awful. I did it though. I'm strong and completed a 5k without warning on a Wednesday.
As I was driving home to quickly shower to meet friends for an afternoon out in the sun, I started to sneeze. Not 5 times, or 10 times. I quit counting after 15. I think it was near 25 times. Allergies got me. I think it was the run. We were running at 9:30a in the heat where pollen has been bad. I was stuffy and congested all day. You know, spending the day outdoors while already sneezing is a grand idea. (insert sarcasm here).
After I got home for dinner, I took another allergy decongestant and felt better instantly. Now I'm ensuring I never leave home without the allergy medicine and I won't hesitate to take a 2nd one if I'm feeling particularly miserable.
Now throughout my journey I've run many of 5ks since I've ran a marathon and several half marathons. And sometimes I quit running for one reason or another but a 5k is still a great distance. Never had I imagined I'd do a 5k as a workout and not something I trained for.
I'm not a fast runner. I'm consistent and want to be faster. I need to train to get faster. I started out feeling great-I hadn't had much breakfast (my own fault) and it was warm out even by 9am. The first mile was around 8:45 I believe. Good pace for me. I would have loved to keep that pace. For the 5k, we had to run the same block 6 times. Yes 6 times. I hate lap running. I'd rather have an out and back anytime over lap running. Around the 3rd or 4th lap I started to feel a cold sweat come on and feel clamy. I told my coach as I went by for the 5th lap and she said keep up your pace. I don't remember what the time she called out for that was.
As I came back around for my 6th and final lap, I was determined to finish no matter the time. I walked a little during those last two laps-hoping to feel a little better. The cold sweats never stopped. I finished though. With a time of 28:07. I'm happy with that time. I didn't train. I didn't eat well. I felt awful. I did it though. I'm strong and completed a 5k without warning on a Wednesday.
As I was driving home to quickly shower to meet friends for an afternoon out in the sun, I started to sneeze. Not 5 times, or 10 times. I quit counting after 15. I think it was near 25 times. Allergies got me. I think it was the run. We were running at 9:30a in the heat where pollen has been bad. I was stuffy and congested all day. You know, spending the day outdoors while already sneezing is a grand idea. (insert sarcasm here).
After I got home for dinner, I took another allergy decongestant and felt better instantly. Now I'm ensuring I never leave home without the allergy medicine and I won't hesitate to take a 2nd one if I'm feeling particularly miserable.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Fun plank idea
I got this idea from a co-worker a few months ago and finally tried it out in my bootcamp class this AM.
Play the song "Roxanne" and do a plank the entire length of the song. 3:14 is the length I had. Then when you hear "Roxanne" do a push up and right back into plank. I believe there are 26 Roxannes in the song.
Try it some time and enjoy!!
I did this with the bootcampers this morning and it was tough.
Happy Friday!!
Play the song "Roxanne" and do a plank the entire length of the song. 3:14 is the length I had. Then when you hear "Roxanne" do a push up and right back into plank. I believe there are 26 Roxannes in the song.
Try it some time and enjoy!!
I did this with the bootcampers this morning and it was tough.
Happy Friday!!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May fitness challenge
Sometimes you just need an extra push.
I googled for May Fitness challenge and found an Ab one that I'm going to do. It involves lots of planks and push ups. I do tricep push ups so hopefully my arms will look that much better when summer arrives.
Check out the calendar (the site I got it from is on the calendar) I'll be following this month-ready to plank!?
I googled for May Fitness challenge and found an Ab one that I'm going to do. It involves lots of planks and push ups. I do tricep push ups so hopefully my arms will look that much better when summer arrives.
Check out the calendar (the site I got it from is on the calendar) I'll be following this month-ready to plank!?
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Getting back into it
Wow - a break up and a move really take it out of a person. I'm back!!!
I've been keeping busy with work. I have started teaching 5 days a week at 5:30a (hello naps during the day) and trying to add more classes to my schedule all the time. (Bootcamp and spin teacher for hire?) I'm getting TRX certified in June-hoping to add another class or just fun elements into my bootcamp classes.
Spinning 2-3x a week is great for my endurance. I did a 10k race a couple of weeks ago and was not sore at all.
I'm keeping up with crossfit at 2x a week. I'd love to up it to 3x a week but currently have a bootcamp at the same time. Might look at the schedule to add in a Tuesday class. Hello looking cute for summer.
I ran the San Jose 408k and had a great time. This was also the day after I ran the NWM 10k-sync a run from the weekend. My legs were definitely sore that following Monday.
In April, I headed down with friends to Santa Cruz to race another 10k. I finished in an hour-which was my goal. Not my fastest but certainly not my slowest either.
My goal is to complete 13 races for 2013...I have a warrior dash, a couple more 5ks and possibly another 10k. And a half marathon-that I announced yesterday on the resurrected blog o mine.
I've been toying with the idea of Paleo recently-though I love beer (I'm on untappd) and the occasional indulgence of french fries. Though I was once told 80% paleo is still better than 100% crap. I might draw up some guidelines for myself. I don't believe in making yourself crave/want something and torturing yourself. I usually do good for about a month and then give in.
That pretty much sums up my life at the current time-next time I'll dig deeper into some crossfit PRs and workouts.
I've been keeping busy with work. I have started teaching 5 days a week at 5:30a (hello naps during the day) and trying to add more classes to my schedule all the time. (Bootcamp and spin teacher for hire?) I'm getting TRX certified in June-hoping to add another class or just fun elements into my bootcamp classes.
Spinning 2-3x a week is great for my endurance. I did a 10k race a couple of weeks ago and was not sore at all.
I'm keeping up with crossfit at 2x a week. I'd love to up it to 3x a week but currently have a bootcamp at the same time. Might look at the schedule to add in a Tuesday class. Hello looking cute for summer.
I ran the San Jose 408k and had a great time. This was also the day after I ran the NWM 10k-sync a run from the weekend. My legs were definitely sore that following Monday.
In April, I headed down with friends to Santa Cruz to race another 10k. I finished in an hour-which was my goal. Not my fastest but certainly not my slowest either.
My goal is to complete 13 races for 2013...I have a warrior dash, a couple more 5ks and possibly another 10k. And a half marathon-that I announced yesterday on the resurrected blog o mine.
I've been toying with the idea of Paleo recently-though I love beer (I'm on untappd) and the occasional indulgence of french fries. Though I was once told 80% paleo is still better than 100% crap. I might draw up some guidelines for myself. I don't believe in making yourself crave/want something and torturing yourself. I usually do good for about a month and then give in.
That pretty much sums up my life at the current time-next time I'll dig deeper into some crossfit PRs and workouts.
Monday, April 29, 2013
See Jane Ambassador
It's officially official. I'm an ambassador for See Jane Run.
June 8th in Alameda will be my first half marathon of the year and another race on my quest to finish 13 events in 2013.
And who doesn't want to run a race with chocolate and champagne at the end? Join me, there's also a 5k option.
June 8th in Alameda will be my first half marathon of the year and another race on my quest to finish 13 events in 2013.
And who doesn't want to run a race with chocolate and champagne at the end? Join me, there's also a 5k option.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
100th post
This is my 100th post. I can't believe I'm still posting to even get to 100.
And today we're talking about crossfit. I'm currently signed up on a plan to attend 2x a week. This past week, I had to teach on Friday instead of attending my favorite women's WOD. So I asked if I could come MWF of this week to make up for missing that one day. I'm a little nervous about 3x this week, as I haven't done 3x a week for quite some time now.
Even though yesterday was a holiday, there was no resting/slacking/relaxing at crossfit.
Our WOD was this:
Why yes, that does say 10 burpees with a 25 lb plate. And yes it was as insane as it sounds.
My backsquats felt heavy but were good. I went with my 3RM of 185 and did these weights: 135, 155 and 160. I did calculate my % but for math sake, I always round. I'm sure that's bad but it's easy :)
My time for the WOD of 3 rounds was 10:27 which I'm quite pleased with. I wasn't sure how much time it would take for those awful burpees with that extra weight.
After crossfit, I headed to San Jose to go on a hike with my friend and her dog. It was a great adventure as we went off trail so he could run around off the leash. I'm sure we walked anywhere between 3-4 miles. The first half was all up hill and I only used the dog to guide me up for a little while.
And today we're talking about crossfit. I'm currently signed up on a plan to attend 2x a week. This past week, I had to teach on Friday instead of attending my favorite women's WOD. So I asked if I could come MWF of this week to make up for missing that one day. I'm a little nervous about 3x this week, as I haven't done 3x a week for quite some time now.
Even though yesterday was a holiday, there was no resting/slacking/relaxing at crossfit.
Our WOD was this:
Why yes, that does say 10 burpees with a 25 lb plate. And yes it was as insane as it sounds.
My backsquats felt heavy but were good. I went with my 3RM of 185 and did these weights: 135, 155 and 160. I did calculate my % but for math sake, I always round. I'm sure that's bad but it's easy :)
My time for the WOD of 3 rounds was 10:27 which I'm quite pleased with. I wasn't sure how much time it would take for those awful burpees with that extra weight.
After crossfit, I headed to San Jose to go on a hike with my friend and her dog. It was a great adventure as we went off trail so he could run around off the leash. I'm sure we walked anywhere between 3-4 miles. The first half was all up hill and I only used the dog to guide me up for a little while.
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