New challenge

My friend turned me on to a website that has a free training program for 100 pushups and 200 situps.  It has you do an intro test and than tells you which program to follow.  Three days a week, six weeks and you are doing 100 push ups and 200 situps! I started today and could do 5 pushups and 60 sit ups....we'll see how long it takes! 

Finally, a good one

I went for a run that made me feel like I will do okay in my upcoming race.  I ran four miles like it was nothing.  If it hadn't been for a tight ankle, I would have gone farther.  My lungs were ok, my legs were hangin in there and it was fun running in the snow! Good confidence builder! I think the jump roping and strength training is working! 

Three weeks to go till my first race

That's right! THree weeks and I am not quite ready.  The race isn't set up for walkers and I don't want to have to walk any of it...especially bymyself! LOSER! So I ran today, with my new mp3 player.  It makes a nice big difference! It helps with the "first 1.5 mile drag."  It does help keep my mind off my pain.  It was really nice today and we ran about 4 miles, but not quite all of it.  I walked a couple times in there.  I added in some cross training to get this tub back in shape. I am doing some jump rope for cardio, biking, and if I'm really bored (and alone) I put on music and dance for an hour or so.....dorky, but fun! I started sqats, lunges, ab work, planks, punches with weights, pushups and whatever else I think of on the fly.  Going for three times a week with the strength training.  It should make a difference in my endurance. The lbs are starting to creep very slowly off.  16 lbs to go til I stop cringing at the scale. I'm addicted to this show.."Last 10 lbs bootcamp".  Hot trainer and nutritionist (not hot) help one chick lose 10+ lbs and at least a dress size in 4 weeks with serious diet and excercise.  It is very motivational and I watch it while I work out.  Jump rope the commercials and strength train during the show.  Got my diet under control.  Two protein shakes a day, two snacks and a light meal.  Finally kicked the sugar cravings! Dropping some lbs should make running a whole lot easier! 

way behind but still trying

I have been doing yoga every day since I hurt my calf...and I can tell a difference.  I went for a run at the WSU campus and it is crazy hard!!!! Hills, Hills, Hills.  Now I know where my hills workout will be.  My hero of a hubby also bought a trainer for our bikes so we can ride our hot new wheels in the house since it is rarely out of the 30's yet.  So I am alternating between walking, jogging hills, biking and then yoga each day.  I have yet to run more than 3 miles and I am starting to feel a little nervous about the 5mile run in March and if I will be ready to start team running on apr.4th.  The first run is only 4 miles, but I need a good base.  When will my mojo come back....I miss my running partner!