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Kaylee & Cole 06.14.08
8/6/11 First 5k! OG&E Expo Run 34:47
9/3/11 Brookhaven Run 5k 34:18
9/17/11 Healthy Sooners Fun Run 5k 33:38
10/15/11 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 33:31
10/29/11 Monster Dash 5k 32:06 PR!
11/11/11 Veteran's Day Run 11k in Dallas 1:13:15 Instant PR!
1/28/12 Texas Half Marathon 2:38:03 Instant PR!
3/25/12 Earlywine Dash
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2012 H&F Challenge - January Recap
What were your goals for January?
Did you accomplish those goals?
What struggles did you encounter during the month?
Any AWs from January?
Any new tips or strategies you discovered in January?
What are your H&F goals for February?
What is your H&F plan for the rest of this week?
Kaylee & Cole 06.14.08
8/6/11 First 5k! OG&E Expo Run 34:47
9/3/11 Brookhaven Run 5k 34:18
9/17/11 Healthy Sooners Fun Run 5k 33:38
10/15/11 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 33:31
10/29/11 Monster Dash 5k 32:06 PR!
11/11/11 Veteran's Day Run 11k in Dallas 1:13:15 Instant PR!
1/28/12 Texas Half Marathon 2:38:03 Instant PR!
3/25/12 Earlywine Dash
Re: 2012 H&F Challenge - January Recap
What were your goals for January?
To train for and complete my first half marathon.
Did you accomplish those goals?
Yes!!
What struggles did you encounter during the month?
Finding motivation for the long runs was difficult.
Any AWs from January?
Running the half.
Any new tips or strategies you discovered in January?
For me it's best to actually track WHAT I'm eating (carbs, proteins, fats) instead of just tracking calories.
What are your H&F goals for February?
Im having a hard time coming up with goals for February. I think I'll try to mostly focus on speedwork and strength training. I'd really like to run a 5k under 30 minutes.
What is your H&F plan for the rest of this week?
Yesterday: rest. T: Chest/Shoulders/Triceps workout. W: Back/Biceps workout and run 2-3 miles. Th: Legs/Abs. F: Speedwork. Sa: Back/ Biceps workout and Crosstrain. Su: Run 5 miles.
Kaylee & Cole 06.14.08
8/6/11 First 5k! OG&E Expo Run 34:47
9/3/11 Brookhaven Run 5k 34:18
9/17/11 Healthy Sooners Fun Run 5k 33:38
10/15/11 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 33:31
10/29/11 Monster Dash 5k 32:06 PR!
11/11/11 Veteran's Day Run 11k in Dallas 1:13:15 Instant PR!
1/28/12 Texas Half Marathon 2:38:03 Instant PR!
3/25/12 Earlywine Dash
What were your goals for January?
To begin NROLFW (finally) and run more consistently.
Did you accomplish those goals?
I did finally start NROLFW and I'm working out more consistently, but not running as much as I would like.
What struggles did you encounter during the month?
I got sick and I realized that running and lifting at the same time are more difficult than I'd hoped. Also, my lower back has been hurting a lot, which I think is related to the lifting and that makes me sad. Hopefully the next stage doesn't have dead lifts (I suspect this is the culprit).
Any AWs from January?
I set a new 5k and 10k PR. I've also already made considerable strides in strength / ability in lifting. Also, as of the last couple days, it's scale is FINALLY budging a little.
Any new tips or strategies you discovered in January?
I finally found something I can drink/eat before running without tummy troubles. Monster Rehab Green Tea. This is revolutionary for me.
What are your H&F goals for February?
Finish NROLFW Stage 1 and start Stage 2. Get in at least 2 runs > 8 miles to keep me prepared for the strides of march half. Lose a couple more lbs
What is your H&F plan for the rest of this week?
Tues - rest, Wed - lift, Thurs - run, fri - lift/run, Saturday - groundhog day 8k
If you're willing to swap saturday and Sunday, you can get your 5 miles in via a race (since you said motivation was an issue
)
What were your goals for January? Heck, I don't remember. I think I wanted to finish through Stage 3 of NROLFW.
Did you accomplish those goals? No. Due to an insane schedule and a minor leg injury, I just finished Stage 2 last night.
What struggles did you encounter during the month? Above-mentioned schedule and leg injury. Also, horrible food is delicious.
Any AWs from January? I haven't really ran at all since starting NROLFW back in Oct/Nov. Last week, I figured I'd better get on that since I'm doing the Runderground Feb. 11. Well, I was able to run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes without stopping and felt great. I would have gone for longer, but I had to go meet my aunt. I'm pumped that I didn't lose any endurance!
Any new tips or strategies you discovered in January?
What are your H&F goals for February? Finish Stage 3, finish the Runderground.
What is your H&F plan for the rest of this week? I lifted last night, I'm going to run today, and then lift/run Thursday.
Wendy, there are deadlifts in Stage 2. I LOVE me some deadlifts. They shouldn't make your back hurt, really, just be sore.
I may be doing something wrong then
. I have lower back issues though that I spent forever dealing with a chiropractor (who said I have a rotated pelvis putting pressure on a nerve root) and then my doctor (who said it was arthritis) sent me to a physical therapist. None of that stuff helped, but it had finally all but gone away with regular running until I started lifting. I don't know what to do differently, but it will eventually be a deal breaker because it Intereferes with sleep and other daily activities.
Alright, well, things aren't going so well for me. I am maintaining but that is about it. I am no longer going to do Jenny Craig - for one thing, it is sooo expense and we just can't afford to spend that kind of money right now. For another, I don't think the calorie content is high enough. I am doing cardio and lifting nearly everyday. I almost passed out working with my trainer on Thursday and he is convinced it is because I am not eating enough (or any) carbs. I have been eating dinner on my own but that is usually chicken and veggies, so not a lot of calories there. So, DH is going to continue on the Jenny track because he is doing very well on it, but I am going to eat on my own. I do like the breakfasts but those babies are nearly $5 each.
I am really, really struggling with cardio - like, so bad.
I think you're making the right choice.
Puppy - I agree with Wendy, I think you're doing the right thing. You HAVE to have carbs if you're going to be working out, you need energy!
Wendy - I thought about doing that 8k Saturday. I still haven't decided though. I think I'll wait until Thursday or Friday and see what the weather's supposed to be like for the race. I'm such a baby when it comes to weather and running lol.
Kaylee & Cole 06.14.08
8/6/11 First 5k! OG&E Expo Run 34:47
9/3/11 Brookhaven Run 5k 34:18
9/17/11 Healthy Sooners Fun Run 5k 33:38
10/15/11 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 33:31
10/29/11 Monster Dash 5k 32:06 PR!
11/11/11 Veteran's Day Run 11k in Dallas 1:13:15 Instant PR!
1/28/12 Texas Half Marathon 2:38:03 Instant PR!
3/25/12 Earlywine Dash
I agree. I think you'll do better if you're able to tailor your food to your needs and eat some good carbs - fruit, whole grains, quinoa (I just like to say keen-WA), etc.
And that's the weird thing about JC, I am only allowed two fruits a day. WTF, man?
What were your goals for January? finish stage 5 of NROLFW/start stage 6, continue to swim, let my arm heal
Did you accomplish those goals? Mostly. I've been swimming 1/week rather than the 2x I intended. I have 1 workout left in stage 5 that I'll be finishing this week. My left arm still had a dull ache sometimes, but if it's really the tendon it could take months to fully heal.
What struggles did you encounter during the month? for lifting: tendonitis in my arm. I've had to trade out some lifts that it doesn't like or go a little lighter on weights on some exercises. I've used "resting it" as an excuse to skip the gym completely rather than doing a different workout, and once I got out of my usual schedule it's been hard getting back into it.
Any AWs from January? I can hold a plank for 2.5 minutes!
Any new tips or strategies you discovered in January? beef jerky is an easy snack high in protein
What are your H&F goals for February? similar to last month: 1) continue letting my arm heal w/ lots of stretching, rehab exercises, and avoiding aggravating it again 2) do stage 6 of NROLFW 3) swim at least once a week 4) make sure I bring healthy snacks to work- my stomach's been about to eat itself around 10 am and 3pm lately.
What is your H&F plan for the rest of this week? lift twice, swim at least once (maybe twice), take one dance-type exercise class
I agree. My lower back is tight after deadlifting, but not painful. Stretching and foam rolling at the end of the workout is enough to ease the soreness. Do you trust any of the trainers at your gym to check your form? Barbell deadlifts also show up again in stages 4 and 7.
Post your plan each week and we'll help hold you accountable!
I work out on base most days (since I get paid to do so) and I don't think that's really an available service there, but I will go to the gym with Kevin this weekend for just that reason.
It's not soreness as in muscle soreness really. It's a constant pain / pressure that eases temporarily if I pop my back. It's really a return of a problem that I've had for years which had gone away for most of the last year.