It’s Fitness Friday! I’m not even sure I want to link up with my usual groups this week, because it was kind of a FAIL. I’ve been eating too much junk, and I also went almost all week without working out. I probably gained some fat back! It’s probably because I had a great stats update last Friday. When I’ve made good progress, I sometimes slack off for a bit. It doesn’t make sense, but that’s what I do. I had excuses all week for not running outside (too cold, too wet). And my reasons for not going to the base gym? Timing never worked out/bad traffic/etc. Lots of excuses.
I did do some crunches here in there, and I did a light cardio DVD for about 20 minutes a couple days ago.
There’s a little good news too. When I lifted weights yesterday, I was able to do more reps and heavier weights than previous weeks! This mama’s getting some muscles! Just imagine how much progress I’d make if I’m ever actually consistent!
Today was the first day I ran all week, so I pushed myself. It was TOUGH! Today was the warmest day all week (upper 40s), but the wind was biting and strong. I put 10.24 miles in, but that was walk/jog intervals. After the first 2 miles I realized that I could walk against the wind almost as fast as I was jogging, and without being nearly so exhausted. There was a stretch…probably a mile long…where the wind either wasn’t blowing strong, or it was helping push me and the jogging stroller forward, so I ended up jogging that stretch every lap and walking the really windy areas.
My average pace was 12:32, and you can see my splits below. It really wasn’t bad at all! I’m not sure why mile 3 was so slow. I did fumble around with my phone a bit, looking for the pause button Run Keeper, so perhaps that’s why. I had to pause to get my son his water bottle and snack. Maybe today’s run was enough motivation to kick me in the pants, so I’ll actually not be lazy next week!
Since I ran over 10 miles today, I did meet my Winter Miles Challenge for the week. I’m hoping to get a quick, easy 2 miles in tomorrow morning, and then take Sunday off. I’m also still doing well with Lorna Jane and Sweat Pink’s Move, Nourish, Believe Challenge. I’ll post a weekly recap tomorrow.
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just like i tell people with couponing – WHATEVER you’re doing for your own health and fitness is a good thing… 😀
You’re so right, Andi! Eye on the prize =D
Sometimes it’s so easy to get down on ourselves for slacking a bit or not being as consistent as we feel we should be. I know I’m totally the same way! When I have a great week, it’s pretty much a guarantee, the following will be a little less great. 🙁 What are you gonna do? Just keeping trying, I guess.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Thanks for commenting, Clarinda, and yeah…I’ll keep trying. Bad weeks are going to happen, but what’s important is that I get back up again and stick with it.
We’ve all been there and done that! Rough week but don’t give up! WTG with the increase in reps and weight!
Thanks, Jill!
There will always be ups and downs but the important thing is, that you get right back to it, which you are! That’s great! Just go at your own pace and don’t be too hard on yourself 😉 Great job!
Thanks, Brandi!
But you ran ten miles? Girl, I think you are entitled to some treats!
Hahah, thanks, Amber…I walked part of it though. =D
It’s awesome that you did get that long run in and didn’t just let the whole week pass by. I need to get more fitness in myself.
I totally slacked off last week. lol. I wish i could run like you! Thanks for the inspiring post and love the pics!
Hope the next week is better! Sometimes we just get out of the rhytm. The important thing is to get back.
I try to do my fitness at least twice a week. I usually do it every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sundays are a bonus 🙂
Aww I love your pic, how cute! It’s funny how our brain works sometimes, I totally get like that. Having such great results sometimes makes me think I can sneak in an extra cookie haha. You’ve done so good though, and those 10 miles – wow!! That’s awesome – I would totally be happy with that. I can’t WAIT til our weather breaks so I can get the kids outside with me again, I’m totally jealous of you haha. Now I have to find your post for this week!
Hi Danielle, thanks for commenting! I was pleased about the 10- that was the farthest I’ve gone in a long time. =D I know that weather is being a real damper for most people. 🙁