Linda's goal = Lose wt + 1/2 marathon 09(encouragement welcome)

[tinkerbell of winter]

I have only tried an elliptical once. I didn't like it so much. Thought I was going to DIE actually...

Maybe I should go back and try it now that I have been exercising more! ?

You are doing a GREAT job!!

Keep up the awesome work!!

As for the elliptical, I find that I only like to use certian elliptical machines. It depends on the stride and adjustment of the level. My favorite is the Precor EFX with the adjustable ramp in the front, I find those to be the most natural in terms of movement. As for the Arc trainer, I don't really care for it much, it doesn't seem to adjust like the precor can.

Try a few different machines and see what you like I would recommend the Precor EFX.

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Walked 3.6 miles today- love my Garmin.Out there for 1 hr. and the weather is not what they said it was going to be

I need to start running outside again to get ready for my 1/2 in April.

Linda

At least it should be decent for the next few days in the Northeast. I should have gone running outside today but my route is still pretty icy in places and the snow cleats are all or nothing. Can't run on bare road with snow cleats on the sneakers and I know I can't run on ice with sneakers

 

[momof2minnies]

Did 6 miles this am in 1:01:54, a 10:18 pace.It is very warm out, 50 and sunny.The roads are still tough though with tons of pot holes, water and ice.

It feels good to be outside.Going out to wash and vac the car now.

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Linda,

Great job getting that mileage in today! It's about 60 degrees here right now, but we're expecting snow overnight! It was nice to have a preview of spring though.

Hope you have a great evening!

 

[momof2minnies]

3.11 miles in 31.11 mins, a 10:01 pace.

Thanks Tracy- the thought of snow gags me!!!!!!!!!


48 degrees,partly cloudy, 30 mph wind gusts.

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Tracy- the thought of snow gags me!!!!!!!!!

I hear ya, Linda! My DH and I have decided that we want to move to Florida as soon as possible. We've lived in Ohio our entire lives and winters are just getting to be too much.

Great job getting your mileage in especially with 30 mph winds!

Have a great day!

 

[momof2minnies]

3.6 mile walk today with a friend.Alot of chatting going on so our pace was not always great.Oh well it was great to be outside in the sun.

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Sounds like you had a great time on your walk today.

Have a wonderful weekend ahead!

 

[momof2minnies]

Thanks Tracy!

This a.m. did 45 mins on the elliptical-2.99 miles and 419 cals.Made up my own intervals to keep it interesting.

Abs=125

Free weights= chest,shoulders and lats, 3 sets of 12 reps each.

I will not get on the scale- I am afraid it will discourage me!

Linda

 

[momof2minnies]

Ran 6 miles today in 1:01:04, a 10:10 pace.

Abs=125

Walked with a friend this afternoon 3.6 miles.

Windy and cold- about 33 degrees.

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Linda,

You are doing a great job getting your workouts in! Keep up the good work!

I hope you have a great week ahead!

 

[momof2minnies]

Tonight I did 30 mins on the elliptical, 2.06 miles and 288 cals.

Abs=125

Free weights shoulders, chest and lats.

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Great job Linda! I did 20 minutes on the elliptical last night...The first time in a long time. It felt good to get the blood pumping and get back into the gym.

I hope you have a great day!

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Keep up the good work! Someday i'll be able to run at that pace! I can go a long way but i'm not very fast anymore. Seems crazy that I once ran two miles in 15:25 for a PT test when I was in the Army.

 

[momof2minnies]

Thanks Christine!

Walked for an hour today and yesterday with a friend.

Linda

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Do you have any upcoming races? We are doing a 5 mile on March 14th in the freezing cold tundra of northern New York.

 

[momof2minnies]

Nothing happening here.Taking a walk today- that's all folks!

Real lazy lately.

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Linda,

How was your weekend? I hope it was a good one!

Have a great Monday!

 

[KristinandChris]

Finally made my way over here Your journal is great! Very encouraging!

I looked into the VA beach 1/2 marathon, we might consider it. We'd have to go with family or friends, though, since we'd bring the baby. It would be a nice little vacation before school starts but it depends on hotel costs and how crazy I'll be with school starting I like to relax a lot before school starts as much as I can.

Good luck with your training!

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Sometimes you need a little laziness to get you back on track I had my bout of laziness yesterday!