Fitness Check In: July 9/2012

C25K Update:

I should say that I've been using the Ease to 5K app on my iPod rather than the Couch to 5K website. I think there are a number of different programs out there you can use. I've been told the Running Room has a program that is vastly different from the one I'm doing. I say you find one that works for you, whether it be an app on your device, a website or a community group. The fact is, your doing something good for yourself and improving your life.

I've completed 3 weeks of the program and am very happy with the results. My cardiovascular system seems to be becoming more effective. My ability to recover after anaerobic activity has always been pretty great, my problem was sustaining aerobic activity. I was never able to run or dance for long stretches of time.  My lungs feel like I'm able to breathe a little deeper and it's become easier to control my breathing (when I remember)

Every new week that comes I think I can't do it. That extra minute or doubling the running time scares me. 

I was sure that last Saturday I would just do a repeat of Week3/Day3 since we had gone on vacation and I hadn't gotten my running plan in. Taking 5 days off had me thinking a repeat day would be in order. When I got up Saturday morning I was totally pumped to dive into Week 4. A 6 minute run? No problem! And in fact, it wasn't. I was able to do it and surprised myself.

I've gotten Frenchie to start the Bridge to 10K app. He's been running for a while, but never had a program to follow or push him to improve. I think he may be regretting it a little, but thankful. The push is definitely something he craves. He was even talking about signing up for a 10K! I don't think he realized how close he was to running that far before this program. 

NROLFW:

Since vacation July Long weekend, I haven't gotten down to the gym again to lift weights. It seems as though I may be bored again. I truly love The New Rules of Lifting for Women program and think it's incredibly effective. Why can't I just kick my butt and get down there?

Does anyone have any suggestions for great weight lifting books/DVD's? (and not P90X)

Measurement	Now	June 25/2012	Initial Measurements
Weight	115.8 lbs	112.4 lbs	113 lbs
Chest	32 in	31 in	32 in
Waist	26 in	26 in	26.5 in
Hips	32 in	32 in	Didn't measure
Butt	35 in	34 in	35 in
Arms	9 in/9 in	9 in/9 in	9 in/9 in
Thighs	20 in/19 in	20 in/19.5 in	19.5 in/19.5 in
Calves	13 in/13 in	13 in / 13 in	12.75 in / 12.75 in

Weekly Schedule (subject to change at the drop of a pin)

Day	Workout Planned
Sunday	C25K
Monday	Off
Tuesday	NROLFW
Wednesday	C25K
Thursday	DVD with Sister#2
Friday	C25K, NROLFW
Saturday	NROLFW