Workout Wednesday!

Happy Planks!

I did it!

I ran 4 miles pretty much pain free.  I opted for inside because it's been rainy here and if I started to feel any pain I could stop.  My legs got tired at the end which is unusual for me, but maybe because it's been a week since I ran.  I don't know.  Hoping for a good recovery day and no extra pains in the a.m.!  I did some free weights and then I rowed (on the rowing machine) for just 5 mins.  So glad to be doing something after a week of nothing.

Hoping to be able to do a longer run during the week as the weather is suppose to be nice - Tues, Wed and Thurs.

On a family note, my baby is turning 3 on Wednesday!  YAY.  Our little miracle.  It's just amazing!!

Serving Sizes!

So I always pay attention to serving sizes.....except the other night!!  I made this Tikka Masala sauce from Archer Farms (Target).  Simple recipe of cooking the chicken, adding the sauce and pouring it all over rice.  I did steam some broccoli to make it a little healthier.  After dinner, I was getting ready to throw the bottle out.  When I was in the store I had looked at the fat per servings 5g - not too bad, but I hadn't looked at the serving size!  Oh myyyyyyyy.  The jar contained 10 servings!!  This jar wasn't that big - like smaller than pasta sauce!!  The serving size was 2T.  Jon assured me that he ate at least 6 servings and I only ate 4 servings = 20g fat plus all the other calories, carbs, etc!  Ughhhhh.  Oh well.  You can only try so hard sometimes.

All that to say pay attention to serving sizes.  Cereals can be 1/2c to 1 1/2c per servings.  Crackers can be 7 crackers to 15 crackers.  Ice cream is usually only 1/2c.  You really have to read the labels on everything (even sauce jars!!).

I'm BACK!

Well at least I think I am.  My lower leg has been feeling better since Wed afternoon.  I wanted to give it a few days to fully recover - yes it killed me to do that!  So Sat or Sun I will start up again on a few short runs.  Looks like rain over here for the weekend, so I'll be at the gym.  While I prefer to be outside it will actually be better for my leg anyways - less impact!

So what did you do to workout this week while I couldn't?  Do tell!!!

Workout Wednesday

Are you enjoying this beautiful weather?  I am, but wishing my leg wasn't hurting, so I could be WORKING OUT!  Ughhhh.  It's not shin splints.  It's a muscle/tendon/connecting ligament issue.  I'm massaging, icing, resting and taking advil.  I'm going for a swim tonight and that will feel so good!!

In the meantime, while I can't workout YOU CAN!  Get out there and do something - here's a simple workout that is so good for you:

Blogless

I know I've been "blogless" this week!  I seem to be suffering from slight shin splints from Sunday's run and I haven't done much this week in terms of exercise - ugghhh!  You can imagine how I feel about that.  I did get a good swim on Wednesday in.  I ran on Thurs, but it was just a light, short 2 miles to see what I was up against.  It felt ok.  Today I went outside for a light, short 2 mile run and I was in pain almost the whole time.  ANNOYING!  I went to a great shoe store Fleet Feet tonight and got some new shoes.  I don't want to talk about the fact that this is my 3rd pair in a month!!  So I'll rest and ice for a few more days and maybe go for a longer run on Monday or Tuesday.

Thought you'd enjoy a picture (make sure you pay attention to the pretty swirls in the inside of the shoe!!)

Mileage Recap

For February:
Ran 62 miles
5 Step Classes
Swam 1 mile

I'm focusing on training for the 1/2 marathon, so I'm mostly running.  My cross training has been Step Class and weights.  I am looking forward to getting back on the bike and doing a bit more swimming.

For January (never posted!):
Ran 36 miles
Biked 49 miles
5 Step Classes
Swam 5 miles

A exercise journal is just as important as a food journal!  Get started on both today!!