Here we go again~

So tonight I borrowed a new workout video from my sister in law and tried it out for the first time, HOLY MOLY!!!  It's called Physique 57, is anyone familiar with it?? Okay, okay, this  is by FAR (yes Amber G. for real this time) is the hardest video I have ever done.  I have never felt the muscles in my legs burn as intense as they did tonight.  It was SO FUN though and the lady (instructor on the video) is very entertaining to watch and quit funny actually!!! It was fun to do something a bit different. I wish I had been doing this video for the last month because I am sure it will bring results!!

Woke up late so I was only able to do 40 minutes of Physique 57 again!! Great way to start the morning.

PM: Ran 4 miles on the treadmill.  It was just okay tonight but at least I got some miles in for the week :)  

Full 57 minutes of Physique 57 again tonight.  WOW, yet again a very intense workout and very fun at the same time!!
Also, I managed to go the entire day without sugar! Only because my son and I challenged each other to accomplish certain things today and my choice was to go the day without sugar. This may not sound that hard but this comes from someone who has to eat sugar on a daily basis, NO KIDDING!! I can't remember the last time I went through a day with a treat of sort, so this was hard for me! Thanks to my sweet son for motivating me :)

SO, I am a a bit disappointed with how my day panned out today! I wanted to wake up this morning..........didn't. Wanted to go run when I got home from work and.............didn't (you know how the night routine goes: Dinner, WalMart, Payless, stuffing Pinatas in preparation for my son's birthday party tomorrow, tidy up the house, kids to bed, etc). Went down to run on the treadmill and my dear husband was trying to rig the DVR so that I could watch my shows while doing so but the TV experienced some complications and I was left watching a few segments of Mary Poppins so I gave up after just 2 short miles (actually 1 mile of brisk walking at a 4.5 incline, and one mile at a 8:30ish pace). Then, I came up stairs and did a bit of "ball" work. All in all, it only resulted in about 35 minutes of exercise, but........oh well!! I'll try harder tomorrow and Friday!

Managed to get some strength training in today amongst a full day's work and my son's birthday party!! We took ten 9 year old boys to the movies, along with my immediate family and my mom so there were 16 total! Good times!! It was a really fun day :) 

Wow, yes, you see it, TEN WHOLE MILES!!! This may not seem like much to most of you out there but it's the furthest I have ran since November and the farthest training run I have been on since the marathon so....yes, it's a big deal for me. I woke up not feeling very ready to run but my Sargent Husband cracked the whip and kept me runnin! We ran out and back. There were many times of trial and ache along the way..............okay, not really that dramatic, but there were some hard times but all in all, it was a nice run. Nice weather for running also and HEY, I GOT IN 10 MILES!!!

I am not exactly sure on pace because mine and Ty's watches recording different paces per mile but I estimate a 8:40-8:45ish  

After a day of fasting and then EATING MY HEART OUT at a Super Bowl party, I felt it necessary to do a little something tonight before bed so I just did a quick 30 minute Physique 57 video and WOW, it's as hard as the 57 minute one! Serious, I am so excited to do this more regularly, I can really see the potential for some serious results!! That'd sure be nice :) 

YEAH!!! My gals are home from vacation so I got to run with Heidi C this morning. We just ran 5 mile square. My legs are a bit thrashed from Saturday's run and from physique 57 so it was hard to get started but after a couple of miles, it got easier. I haven't been wearing my watch lately so I am not sure on the pace but it just felt nice. Not too hard, not too easy!! It was a great morning and so fun to visit with Heid again!!! 

In Hawaii Baby!!!  I got up and went to the gym in the hotel.  Lifted weights for 15 minutes and then ran 3 miles.  Nice to get up and work out!

On a cruise ship now and loving the fact that I can get up in the morning and work out before getting ready or running kids around........this is the life!! Not to mention, I am in Maui which adds to the beauty of this entire equation!!! Lifted weights then ran 5 miles on the treadmill.  I actually got up to a 8.0 (the highest setting on the treadmills here) for a full mile. YIPEE!!!

Another glorious morning of working out on a cruise ship in Hawaii!!  Today I lifted weights, ran 4 miles and ended with some good ab work. Nice!!!

Early morning up to get to the LDS Temple in Kona, Hawaii!!!  No working out but still a glorious morning! And, lots of walking around, so that counts as working out right?

Okay, so this day in Hawaii was a bit different then the past. Today we are in Hilo, HI.  I didn't have a lot of time this morning so I opted for 20 minutes on the bike, 15 minutes on the eliptical and then 15 minutes of weights, and strength training (lunges, abs, etc).  I am actually shaking after this workout.

PM. Got back to the ship and had time so we (Ty and I) headed back to the gym for some more working out (again.........this is the life).  I walked 2 miles on the treadmill because it was rocking and when I tried to run, I was all over the place!! Then, I did 15 mins on the eliptical and more weights!

Last day of pure bliss on the ship.  I woke up and went to the gym by my lonesome this morning.  I did a bit of everything this morning.  Bike, eliptical and weights.  I think I really enjoyed this because I haven't been to a gym in years!! It was nice to have a variety and everything right at my finger tips.  Sad this is my last day in Hawaii and on this ship with so many fun people.  It's been a blast!

57 minute workout of Physique 57 with Heidi C.  We flew through the night Saturday and got home early yesterday morning so I am a bit wiped out today!! But, ready to get rolling on things.  Just one request...............SPRING!!!!

5 mile square this morning with Heidi W!!  Man, it was hard getting back into the saddle this morning with the cold factor that applies here in Utah!  It was great getting out with Heidi though and chatting with her. I have missed my gals and our chat sessions. Part of what makes running fun for me :).  However, it was hard to talk also due to the cold and to the fact that I have not been running much nor practicing the "talking while running" tactic.  I have some work to do! Did I mention Boston is only 6 (ish) weeks away and I am in no condition to run a marathon??? I have some SERIOUS WORK TO DO!!!

30 minute express Physique 57 workout

9 very slow miles with the Heidi's this morning. It was perfect weather for running but Heidi W has a yucky cold and had a hard time breathing, I had an upset stomach the whole time and thought I was going to barf and cute Heidi C just hung in there with us. I admit, I initiated most of the "stop and walks" but all in all, we got out, we got some miles in and all is well.  We are all signed up for the Utah Valley Marathon so we are going to start our schedule and marathon training now. Let the good times roll.