This Week's Workout (6/13/05 - 6/19/05)

Once again I'm behind on my postings. So, this is a quick overview of what I did this week.

Monday, June 13th, 2005
Workout – Good

Here I was at the beach. It was Monday and I had the urge to get out and run. So, I got up early and ran along the highway 2.5 miles from the house into town and back for a total of 5.0 miles. It was a pretty cloudy and breezy morning and the trail along the highway was pretty flat, so running wasn’t too hard. However my time was really slow.

Tuesday, June 14th, 2005
Workout – OK

This morning Anna and Joyce were going for a run so I decided to join them. But despite the fact that we left around 8:00am the sun came out early and I wasn't fully recovered from the previous day. So, I really struggled during this run. Because of the heat we only ran 2.0 miles to the traffic light and came back.

Wednesday, June 15th, 2005
Workout - None

Because I was returning from the beach today I didn't have time to workout. Instead the gang went outlet shopping afterwards I headed home.

Thursday, June 16th, 2005
Workout – Great

I decided to go to the gym and do a tempo run on the treadmill. I think this is a good way to build up cardio. I increased my speed to 4.8 minute mile and ran 3.1 miles in under 40 minutes. I felt pretty good about the run, but my knees were a little sore afterwards. I think it’s time to invest in new shoes.

Friday, June 17th, 2005
Workout – None

Today I rested and that was only from working out. I had a ton of other things I needed to do including weighing in. In 2 weeks I only lost .8lbs for a total weight loss of 28.2lbs!!! But in the grand scheme of things .8lbs isn’t much for 2 weeks. I really, really need to get back to journaling.

Saturday, June 18th, 2005
Workout – Great

Today was the 9.0 mile long run. I actually ran pretty well for the first 7 miles and slowed down a lot for the last 2 miles. I felt fine physically except my feet were killing me. I think I tied my laces too tight. Now my feet and knees are very sore. I’m going to put ice on it in hopes that the soreness goes away.

Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Workout – None

After yesterday, I could really use the break. I went to my nephews christening/ dedication in the morning and watched movies and TV for the rest of the afternoon

That’s about it. As for next week, I start my new job in a new location that’s pretty damn far from my house. It will take some time to figure out a workout schedule that I can manage seeing that I'll be working until 6 each night. I pass the C&O Trail on the way from work. If I can change before leaving work that will work out pretty well. My other option is to find another gym near work. But we'll see.

So, the following schedule for next week is mostly hopeful thinking…
6/20 – Ronya’s Step Class
6/21 – Rest
6/22 – Run 4.0 – 5.0 Miles
6/23 – Weigh-in
6/24 – Light workout/ Strength Train
6/25 – 10 mile long run then celebrate!!!
6/26 – Rest

As for races I’m registered for, nothing has changed since last week.

So, until next time…
Gotta Run