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Thursday, February 3, 2011
test results
Got my lab results from the blood work they did with my physical. The only thing abnormal was my LDL was slightly elevated (26 points). We have already started cutting back on fried foods, but I guess I am going to have to cut back even more on the french fries. :( Guess I will be substituting the side salad more often when I do eat out for lunch.
5K Challenge - Day 4
Cross-Training Day! Woo! Hoo!
(can you hear the sarcasm in that?)
Pilates: arms, butt and back of legs
Holy Cow! My arms are going to hate me tomorrow! They are already complaining, and I didn't even do all the reps or as fast as the chic wanted. You gotta start somewhere, right?
Yoga: trying ones on the Wii I haven't done before (meaning they are a little hard)
standing knee (thighs), palm tree (to strengthen my ankles), downward facing dog (abs w/ hamstring stretch), dance (ankles, hips, core), and some sideways leg lifts (shoulders, obliques) -- total time: 14 minutes
(can you hear the sarcasm in that?)
Pilates: arms, butt and back of legs
Holy Cow! My arms are going to hate me tomorrow! They are already complaining, and I didn't even do all the reps or as fast as the chic wanted. You gotta start somewhere, right?
Yoga: trying ones on the Wii I haven't done before (meaning they are a little hard)
standing knee (thighs), palm tree (to strengthen my ankles), downward facing dog (abs w/ hamstring stretch), dance (ankles, hips, core), and some sideways leg lifts (shoulders, obliques) -- total time: 14 minutes
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
5K Challenge - Day 3
Yesterday I was supposed to do my cross-training, but I went to the dermatologist and had a spot removed from between my shoulder blades and they told me to try to not aggravate it for 24 hours. So..... I did it today.
20 minutes of Yoga on the Wii, followed by 20 minutes of Pilates for core and lower body. Yes. My legs are sore. The Yoga poses I did today were: Half Moon (to stretch sides), Warrior (thighs and core), Tree (ankles, balance), and Chair (calves, thighs, balance).
I also ran on the treadmill today at work during my lunch break.
2 min warm-up @ 3.5
18 min @ 4.6
2 min @ 3.5
8 min @ 4.8
5 min cool down
Total: 35 min for 2.25 miles
I think those numbers are close to being right. When I was just over the 2 mile / 27 min mark I hit the emergency stop button with my hand! Gah! I was in the zone, trucking along that last stretch and BAM! Full brakes. Good thing I didn't slam into the machine. That would have been embarrassing! But in my haste to get restarted, I only got one glance at my workout summary. So, I know it is close if not 100% accurate.
More stretching tonight for sure!!!
20 minutes of Yoga on the Wii, followed by 20 minutes of Pilates for core and lower body. Yes. My legs are sore. The Yoga poses I did today were: Half Moon (to stretch sides), Warrior (thighs and core), Tree (ankles, balance), and Chair (calves, thighs, balance).
I also ran on the treadmill today at work during my lunch break.
2 min warm-up @ 3.5
18 min @ 4.6
2 min @ 3.5
8 min @ 4.8
5 min cool down
Total: 35 min for 2.25 miles
I think those numbers are close to being right. When I was just over the 2 mile / 27 min mark I hit the emergency stop button with my hand! Gah! I was in the zone, trucking along that last stretch and BAM! Full brakes. Good thing I didn't slam into the machine. That would have been embarrassing! But in my haste to get restarted, I only got one glance at my workout summary. So, I know it is close if not 100% accurate.
More stretching tonight for sure!!!
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