Saturday's workout was another challenge for me but it was great. We met at 8am at the park and started with a 1 mile run. This was the first time I actually ran (I mean RAN) around the entire trail the full 1 mile in the "up hill" direction without feeling like I was going to absolutely die at the very end. I do need to figure out my clothing in the cold weather. I started with my cold gear under armour, a long sleeve t-shirt, and my big bulky sweatshirt and by the time I was done with the 1 mile warm up, I had to shed the sweatshirt and long sleeve tee. Luckily it was a nice and sunny morning (unusual this time of year). I think I will try to find a vest and get some sort of thermal to wear under my under armour. That way I don't have to wear that bulky sweatshirt when I'm running.
After the 1 mile run, we went to the track and did 1/3 mile runs. I think the best time I had was just under 13 mins (I'm thinking Kinsey converted this to estimate what would have been a mile at that pace). Those 1/3 mile runs kicked my butt but I did it! The last one was the hardest as I had to stop a couple of times and try to throw up..literally. Sure wish I was successful as I think I would have felt a lot better. UGH After our run around the track, we did a little work out doing lunges, planks, and push up. I'm going to continue this every other day at home as well. Then Ali and I finished with a brisk 1 mile walk around the track.
We met up at the pool at 11am. I bought a kick board to practice my freestyle kick. Oh the burn! It was awesome though. I alternated kick board laps and free style laps. Then I swam 1/4 mile without touching the bottom, sides, or pushing off the pool in 17 mins. That will give me a time to beat and also assured me that I can swim the 1/4 mile during the tri. I burned over 1600 calories total during my run and swim on Saturday!!
Sunday was absolutely beautiful outside. 70 degrees without a cloud in sight. Joseph had baseball practice from 2-4pm at Greystone church so I ran around the building about 8 times just to get in some running. It was more like jogging. lol At least it was something.
Plans for this week...Tuesday I will hit the treadmill and do the (6) 1 min sprints at 5.5 mph followed by the work outs (lunges, planks, etc). Tuesday night is group swim!! I'm going to try to swim at least once this week but I need to get my contacts ordered. I hate not being able to see while I'm swimming. I'll miss Saturday's workout with the trainers but heading to Beaches reunion with the girls! We're going to run and swim and drink the weekend away!! =D
Laters....
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