Just finished running 4 miles in the metroparks. Found that I really need to stretch beforehand; that's what stops working first...my tight hamstrings. Averaged a 12 minute mile.

Planning on running 5 miles on Friday and a 5K on Sunday. How is everyone elses workouts going?

Dusted off the cobwebs
Ran a 5K on Saturday in the 20 degree weather along with Cindy and Mary. We all did well considering.

Was going to go for a run this morning but the cold rain and dark kept me in. So I did 40 minutes of Biggest Loser cardio on the Wii. Planning to run tomorrow morning. Hope it works out!

Happy training!
Renee

Yeah Karen!

Karen - thank you for putting text to page, hopefully it will get us jump started yet again. To your snow comment - it actually snowed yesterday and was about 27 degrees with strong winds. The light at night is very nice though!

Ang, Cindy, Mary and I will be doing the Jog into Spring tomorrow morning (anyone else I forgot I apologize), so that's a step or jog in the right direction. Ang and I know we really need to step it up to get ready for the half in Seattle. We'll get there, we just need to start a fire!

Have a great day everyone!
Renee

Who is ready to workout?

Is there anyone still training for their respective races? I seemed to have set a high standard for myself in the beginning for my dedication to my training. Unfortunately, I am afraid I have fallen way below the recommended level of running. I think I might have to start all over in my running schedule for the half marathon. So, I am ready to recommit myself to getting back in gear. Is anyone with me? I am pretty sure there is no more snow expected out there, so what are the other excuses we have? I was driving home with the boys after dinner this evening around 7:15 and we commented on the fact that it was still light outside. Guess that means that we can't use the darkness as an excuse for a run/walk after dinner. I will try to think of a few more reasons that our normal excuses won't work anymore. So get your butts out there and get moving.

Hey Cleveland Girls - Let's get going!

I just had my first workout in about 2 weeks. Wow, how time flies when you're a lazy ass! So, I was wondering - with the weather getting better and daylight savings kicking this weekend - if you guys would like to start doing outside after-work workouts on Wednesdays? I guess it wouldn't officially start until 3/24 since I'm a true Irishman and must celebrate St. Patties Day (plus I think that Ang & Gang will be in Vegas, right?). So, I propose to start 3/24 after work @ Edgewater Park...or Voinivich Park...or wherever really. Whatcha think? (btw, Karen, you're my inspiration...and we'll all be thinking of you while we try and motivate each other here)

I'm back. . .finally... I know. . .shut it, Karen.

Unfortunately this is going to be short. Still recovering from not feeling well earlier in the week and this is the latest I've been up since Saturday night.

Anyway, two days strong with workouts. 30 minutes of yoga tonight. I thought it was suppose to be relaxing but every time I couldn't hold a pose I swore, OUTLOUD. I am pretty sure that is not the calming effect they were looking for.

Renee was unable to join me due to visiting her mom in recovery after her procedure earlier today. It went well but long road ahead of her so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Going to take a day off tomorrow. Come on, I've earned it. Okay, okay. I'll try and enjoy the sun that has finally decided to reappear and go for a walk/run. Satisfied?

Good night to all and happy working out. I'll try and last longer than a week this time but Viva Las Vegas in just over a week so you may want to review the odds on that bet before you put any money down.

Letting others catch up?

I hope everyone was able to start their New Training Program off right today. I, however, took the day off. I didn't mean to, but my day started way too early and had way too many things going on. I was planning on running this evening, but the boys have decided to crawl into my bed, so I can't use the treadmill. Bummer! Actually, I usually hate to miss a workout so I will make up for it tomorrow. I am heading to Zumba in the morning and then probably getting my run completed in the evening.

Am I Supposed to be Training? HA!

Ok, Ok, so I have slacked (big time) since my week in C'bus and I won't use illness as an excuse (although I still don't understand why - when you hardly eat for 4 days - you don't lose weight?). My 1st road race of the season is quickly approaching (5miler on 3/13) and I hope to get in 5-6 good 1-hour cardios between now and then, starting tonight. I'm tired as hell (over-scheduled myself again)...but no excuses! Let's go girls!

Ugh

Heellloooo!
It's been a very long couple of weeks so we have not been doing our training. We have been keeping up with our green smoothies though. Our plan is to start again tomorrow. Honest!
Thanks fir keeping the blog active Karen!
Renee

Anyone out there?

Wow, either everybody is REALLY busy, or nobody is working out. Is the weather really that bad out there? Just kidding. Hope you guys are staying motivated and not feeling like you need to start over from the beginning.

I made it to the pool yesterday and got my run in this evening. I am very thankful I only have to do 2.5 miles this weekend. It will feel nice after 6 last week.

Hope everyone is well.

Where are all the updates?

Not that I should be saying anything since it has been a few days since I last updated. I did manage to get my 6 miles in on Sunday, although I had to do it in two separate runs. I am not sure if that defeated the purpose of trying to run 6 miles straight, but it was the only way that I could get it in with what turned out to be a crazy Sunday, just like Saturday was.

Monday morning, I made it to the pool. Tuesday, I completed my 30 minute run. This morning and a friend and I went to a Zumba class. It was a great cardio workout. Think we might try to do that once a week. That should be a nice break between the swimming and running. Not to mention the biking, as soon as I am able to find time to add that back to my training schedule.

Hope everyone is doing well this week. I am looking forward to hearing all the updates.

Heading into the Weekend

I was able to start my day off with a morning swim. It felt great while I was there, but throughout the morning the good workout feeling has faded away. I am not sure my arm even wants to be lifted today. Thank goodness tomorrow is a day off, although Sunday is supposed to be a six-mile day. I will keep you posted.

Way overdue...

Been off the computer the last few days. A quick update... Got up really early for a swim on Monday. That felt pretty good. Didn't get much of a workout on Tuesday because the boys were home from school. Wednesday had physical therapy and had a good workout on my shoulder. Today I did manage to get my 30 minutes in, but I wouldn't exactly consider it a fast pace. Had a phone call, so I just slowed it down a bit so I could talk at the same time. Better than nothing, right? Tomorrow, I am planning on getting another morning swim and this weekend, a BIG 6 miles. Ugh... Might be doing that while the Olympics are on. Hope everyone else is doing well in their training.

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I really have to blog...

Yesterday neither of us did anything that would be considered working towards our goal. At least today we had a smoothie. Actually, now that I think about it we had a smoothie yesterday.

I will be heading to West Virginia to inspect a lab tomorrow night. We're actually staying at Mountaineer casino. I'm hoping to workout while I'm there. I would hope I'd have better luck than Leslie at the hotel! Could it be much worse? :)

Hope to get back in ger over the weekend.
Renee

Y-M-C-A!

Put my membership to use tonight @ a foreign Y in Grove City. I treaded a 5K! Sweated like a pig, but I did it! Half-Marathon...here we come!

motel gym - yeah right!

In my effort to be the good little trainer, I booked myself a motel with a "fitness center" for my week-long conference in C'bus. After spending nearly 5 hours in my car last night (due to crazy weather and detours) I was ready to let out some steam. I asked the receptionist about the "fitness center" hours? She sorta snickered and said, "Well, anytime you want really...you'll probably have it to yourself all you want!" At that point I was a bit concerned. I took a quick look at the motel-room-sized center before tucking in for the night. It was dark in there, but I could make out the objects. Treadmill, check. Eliptical, check. Bicycle, check. Weight bench, check. So, I set my alarm for 5:45am and nestled in for the night.

I actually really got up @ 5:45...1st time all season! Then, scooted my butt down to the next level and opened the door & turned on the light to "my" fitness center. Treadmill...um, haven't seen anything like it since like 1979...works by gravity along with a hand-crank (no joke) to increase the resistance. Same for the eliptical - really a stair-stepper. I chuckled to myself and tried them both out - awful! Nearly busted my good ankle on the tread-thingy. Bicycle was the only sorta normal piece of equipment...but the screen was all broken...so no gauging your speed. HA! So, i reverted to doing some sit-ups, stretches, jumping jacks...all while laughing-out-loud, literally.

Tonight, Fazolli's in my motel room and the Olympics. That'll be enough of a workout for me for one day.

Forgot yesterday's update...

although I was on the site for about an hour trying to get the countdown clock to work. So I hope it continues to. The time takes into account that we will hav an additional 3 hours before our race since it's taking place out west.

I did do some Wii workouts yesterday. Wasn't feeling so hot so didn't do much more. I did a little bit this morning as well.

Feeling good about doing whatever I have since I'm congested and itching everywhere from what the dermatologist just thinks is a bad case of eczema. All I know is it sucks to itch this much.

Ang made some wonderful homemade, all from scratch chicken soup and some really good wild mushroom and asparagus risotto. So a case of the yummies kept me distracted for a little while.

Hopefully the rest of the week will have less workouts based around itching. ;)
Renee

Back on track?

I sure hope so. I was able to get up this morning and before heading out for the day (which wasn't until 2:00 pm) I was able to get my run in. It felt good to only do 2.5 miles. Felt like an underachiever knowing most of you did 3.1 miles yesterday. I am planning to get in the pool at 6:00 in the morning. That in itself is a feat. I am so over the early morning swims (too many of them in high school). But unfortunately, that might be the only time I can get them in over the next few weeks.

Good morning

So...Cindy, Deb, Rob, Ang - How are you feeling this Valentines Day morning after running yesterday? You are probably still sleeping, Ang is still out. For whatever reason I am awake. I am supposed to go to Fitworks at 1:00 for my free half marathon training but seeing it's Valentine's Day I don't know that I'll go; plus I have laryngitis and a cold so don't know that they'd want me there. I'd like to do something on the Wii to get some workout in. If I get up now I could probably still come back to bed for a nap. :)

I'll add another post later. Have a GREAT day!
Renee

Congrats 5K runners!

Good job getting out there in that kind of weather. That says something for your dedication. Way to go. Was not able to do the local 5K here, due to the boys' activities. Hopefully the next one will be a better start time. I am hoping to get back to my routine tomorrow morning.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!!!