Short Run Sunday and Goals For The Week

Another busy week coming up. Yesterday was supposed to be a long run day, but I slept in and didn't have time for anything long. I took the Moon Dog for a run. It went much better than last time. He was focused and excited to run. We did just over a mile of intervals. He really makes me push my pace.

I still wanted to get in a run, so I went for a quick 2 miler. I ran up the hill next to my house (1 mile) and back down. I stopped at the top to admire the view.

Even on an overcast day, the view is amazing. I live in a beautiful place.

I stretched for about 20 minutes when I got back. I have not been doing well with stretching, and I'm starting to feel it in my feet. One of my goals for the week is to stretch daily.

Water consumption is my other goal. I have not been drinking enough, and I am not feeling great. I need to stay focused on hydration.

This week (really this whole month) is ridiculously busy. I have to be happy with whatever workout I can fit in. Today's is a perfect example. Short, but better than nothing.

Monday's workout:

Won Hyo x7

push-ups level 1  25 reps
modified 1-arm push-ups level 1  10 reps/side

push-ups level 2  20 reps
modified 1-arm push-ups level 2  10 reps/side

push-up level 3  20 reps
modified 1-arm push-ups level 3  10 reps/side


Today, I also have TKD, so I didn't want to do too much. I'm looking forward to class. It's one of the best parts of my week.

Week 3 of Awesome Workouts

Week 3 Begins!

I rested yesterday. I spent time with my parents and went to the cast party for the show. It was a mellow, fun day. I'm still feeling a little off, but I wanted to get in a good workout today. I decided on Squats/Push-ups/Won Hyo.

Squats              Push-ups            Won Hyo
125# 12 reps    level 3 12 reps    x3
135# 10 reps    level 3 15 reps    x3
145# 8 reps      level 2 15 reps    x3
155# 6 reps      level 1 15 reps    x3

It was a great workout. It was difficult, but I felt strong. I love that feeling.

I've been keeping track of my workouts here to keep myself accountable. So far, so good. I've also changed the way I've been tracking my food. I track my food 95% of the time, but I was finding that the tracker apps weren't working for me. It was too mindless. I could select the food, enter it, and forget about it.

Back when I lost a lot of weight and got healthier, I used a notebook and pen, and it worked really well. I have to sit down and focus on what I am eating, when, and how I'm feeling. I decided to try it again. So far, it's been working. I've had a couple days where I indulged a little too much, but I wrote it all down. I think it kept me from going even more overboard.

Figuring out what works is definitely a process. Right now it's working.

Squats and Push-Ups and Patterns...Oh My!

Last week was a busy one. I got in a walk every day with the Moon Dog, but that was pretty much it. I did make it to TKD class, and that was great. No other major workouts, though.

This week I have a little more time and a little less stress. Yay! The Artist and I had planned on hiking, but the weather did not cooperate. Instead we did some strength training, and he threw in some TKD practice, too. We don't have class this week, so this was a great idea. I was really proud of him. He did a difficult workout and enjoyed himself.

I'm going to focus on lifting right now. I love it. It's my favorite. Why am I not focused on it already?

For now, I am going for consistency and finding a good weight to start from. I need to do heavy lifting, but it's been so long I don't know where my base is. I've been reading articles on this great site called Eat To Perform, and one was discussing the idea of doing a few basic movements and just going until you can't do anymore. Perfect way to start out and very helpful for finding my starting point.

Today was squats and push ups. I started with a weight I knew I could handle and went up in 10 pound increments from there. I did push ups in between and during my rest times I worked on my pattern. It ended up being a really great workout. Lifting makes me happy. I can tune out the world and just get it done. Love.

Here's my workout for today:

Squats  //  Push Ups (incline at various levels)

95# 8r  // 15r level1
105# 8r  //  15r level 2
115# 10r  // 10r level 3
125# 8r  //  10r level 3
135# 6r  //  12r level 2
145# 6r  //  15r level 1


Obviously, I could have done more, but my legs were wobbly and tired. Rather than push too far, I stopped at 145# and will use that as my jumping off point next time. Not bad for not going heavy in a long time.

Keeping it simple this week. Two exercises and working on my pattern. Hopefully we'll find time for another hike, too. Tomorrow I am thinking Dead Lifts and Chest Press/Flys.