Turbo, Yoga, and Dance

Monday, I didn't do anything since I had to work all day, plus I wasn't feeling good, but Tuesday I did an awesome workout doing turbo kick at the gym. The workout consists of kicks and punches, similar to turbo jam and then we did a lot of leg and arm workouts, plus ab stuff. Then yesterday I woke up very sore! I went to yoga which was amazing as always! The instructor is just so good at what she does! I love that she challenges us to do things that most yoga classes don't do. Oh ya, before yoga I ran 1 mile to warm up. Last night was dance. A lot of the time we focused on our Christmas show since we'll be performing in just a few weeks!!! It definitely is a good workout though with all of the stuff I do in it! Can't wait to perform!!!!

More Turbo Kick!!

Today I went to Turbo Kick at the gym. I felt good doing it other than the fact I didn't eat before :( Made me a little nauseous towards the end. Definitely Not going to do that again!! In the class we also did weights for our arms and Ab stuff. It is such an upbeat class and I love it :)

Friday and Saturday

Wow, I am one sore woman!! A very good sore though! On Friday, I did some more insanity which was the power workout. All of the workouts are very similar, but have different moves and they make you sweat, work, and sweat some more!! Then Saturday, I was able to go for a run in the morning. I think I did about 2 miles. It was so stinkin' cold though!! Not liking the weather change!! Later, I did the cardio workout from Insanity. Oh my heck!!! So so crazy!! I hate it but love it!! So week one has gone, but ended up being good for me. I hope to through more P90x in next week :) Now, a day of rest!!

Insanity's Insane!!!!

Tuesday night, I did the cardio abs from Insanity. Those workouts are crazy, but so fun!! I love that I can switch it up with whatever else I do in the week. Yesterday, I couldn't do much in the morning since I was watching my cousin's kids, but I wasn't too worried though because of my 3 hours at dance. The first hour is always technique where we work on our flexibility, strength, turns, leaps, you name it! It is so much fun, plus an awesome workout! After we did cardio and strength where we started at 100 and went down to 10 doing each set something different, like 100 jumping jacks, 90 seconds of sprint runs, 80 seconds of plank, 70 squats, 60 seconds against the wall, 50 sit-ups, 40 switchers, 30 tricep pushups, 20 regular pushups, and 10 roll and jump ups (don't know the name.) Let me just say it was intense!! I feel so bad after cause I am so sweaty from the hour and a half, that to dance with the guys for our Xmas show is pretty embarrassing! As long as I don't stink right?? So yes, then the last 90 minutes is our Xmas show stuff. We perform in just a few weeks!! I am getting way excited about it!! There's a whole dance segment in between though that I am going non stop with partnering, to dancing, fuetes, leaps, and more partnering! Love every minute of it though!!! So like I said, with all the work I do Wednesday nights, if I don't do anything during the day, no need to feel guilty!! Dance is my workout for the day!! The bad thing though is that it leaves me exhausted on Thursdays where I don't want to do anything!! Can't let that from stopping me!! Once I am done with work tonight, I will be doing another Insanity workout. Let's hope I don't pass out!!

Toughen Me Up!!

I've been slackin' with blogging on here, not so much working out, but blogging! It did just hit me though that in just over 2 months, I will be doing the Tough Mudder in Pheonix and I SO need to toughen up again! Ok, so maybe not much, but still, I feel I could always be more fit! STORY OF MY LIFE!!! Anyways, so starting today, I will be blogging every workout because it helps me to get me motivated and stay consistent. I do workout about 3-4 times a week, but I have to push harder now! Get focused and all!!
I was thinking of doing p90x again, but just downloaded the insanity dvds, so what I will be doing is a mixture of both, since I do love p90x, plus any workouts that I do at the gym or at dance.

Last night, I did Plyo (My Fave) which wasn't too bad considering how my knees have been. I just love how sweaty I get doing it! Gross, but such a good feeling!! Today, I went to the gym and did Turbo Kick. I really pushed myself!! Such a fun class!! When I got home, I decided to go for a run. It's cold as heck outside, but I love running out there. I only did about a mile, but better than nothing I guess. The bad thing about the weather though is that I can't stop coughing after!! Such a pain. Tomorrow, I will probably go for a run again and then have my lovely 3 hours of getting my booty kicked at dance!! I love it so much though!!!!

I am really looking forward on doing a Tough Mudder again! It'll be a whole different experience with the terrain and location, but it will be intense as ever I'm sure!! Wish me luck :)

Back on a schedule

So, a few things have gone on since my last post and goal I made. I was planning on doing the Halloween Half this month which I was really looking forward to, but i decided not to because of my right knee which is not cooperating right now :( I'm really bummed about it, but would rather dance and perform then running and me not being able to dance for Christmas. Plus, I have another Tough Mudder to look forward to in January and I have to be strong for that! What I am doing starting tomorrow though, is P90X again. I never really finished the last time I did it, so I'm starting over. I am looking to get Insanity which is really good, but till then, I'm getting myself back on schedule!! I have been working and dancing quite a bit, but feel like I need to get on a routine again. It always makes it easier to accomplish my workouts. So, back to good ol' P90X!! Let's pray my knee will be nice to me!!

Schedule for this week

Here is what I'll be doing this week:

MON: Stretch
TUE: 2.5 Miles
WED: P90X
THU: 3 Miles
FRI: Swim/P90X
SAT: 5 Miles
SUN: Rest

Last week wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I can actually do this!!!

2 Mile and Abs

Today I ran another 2 miles at the gym. My left knee was hurting a little, but overall I felt really good today! I just hope it continues that way, especially running 4 miles on Saturday! We shall see... After I did a bunch of ab workouts. So far so good!

Arms and Shoulders

Today I was so busy cleaning up my house and doing a bunch of errands for Paparazzi, but I managed to do P90X Arms and Shoulders. I hadn't done it in a while and could definitely feel it!! Gonna be sore tomorrow!!

Half Marathon!?!?!?!?

I just committed on doing the Halloween Half in October!! I am SUPER nervous about it, but know if I set my mind to it, I can do it!! I just have to stay positive since I am not a huge fan of running.

So, today was my first day of training. I pulled up a 1/2 marathon training schedule which I can include P90X into it. Here is my first week of what I'll be doing!


TUE 8/30 - 2 Miles Easy
WED 8/31 - P90X
THUR 9/1 - 2 Miles Easy
FRI 9/2 - P90X
SAT 9/3 - 4 Miles

Today I ran 2 miles easy. I felt good throughout doing 1 mile on the treadmill and the other mile on the track at the gym. I have to switch it up when I'm not outside! Let's just see how I start feeling after Saturday!! Wish me luck!!

FINISHED!!!

Today I completed the Herriman Black Ridge Triathlon!! I'm sad to say that out of the 3 I've done so far, it was my worst, but Hey, I Finished, and that's the most important thing right?? I can't be too hard on myself about it because first off, like I've said before, my body just hasn't been cooperating with me like it was on my previous races. My knees made the bike and run much more harder for me, plus my stupid bike kept giving me problems with the gears, especially on the most incline part of the course! Very frustrating!! The swim however went really well!! I was second on my time in my age division for it, so I can't complain about that! I just love open water swimming!!

Overall, it was a fun experience! A few things I realized though was to try and get a new bike for next year, (mine's a piece of crap,) get my knees figured out, and just take it easy for a little bit! I want to do a 1/2 marathon in October, but we'll see how that plays out! Maybe I will do a 10k or dirty dash, something not as long until my knees get better! I do have the Tough Mudder coming up in January too, so that's something to look forward in doing!! Better be ready by then :)

Here were my times:

500 Yard Swim- 8:13

Transition 1- 2:51

Bike- 1:03:55 

Transition 2- 1:04

Run- 33:53

Total Time- 1:49:53.5

Better luck next year!!!

Feeling Good Today

Today I ran 45 minutes and swam 1000. A little short of what my workout should have been, but I wanted to take it easy on my knees. Last night I did the p90x back and legs workout and my right knee was killing me :( I was very nervous to workout today, but luckily felt really good after! The best I have felt in a while now! It's weird how my knees go back and forth with pain. Not sure what I need to do at this point with them. Just gotta get through this next week and get my Tri done and over with! I am very excited for it though! I just have to do my best and be happy whether my knees affect my time or not. We'll just have to see I guess!!

My stupid knees!!!

Training has been doing well, but not for my knees :( I have always had problems with them, especially when I danced in high school. These last few years haven't been too bad until I did the Colorado Tough Mudder. I think with all of the climbing and impact on them, they have turned out for the worse!! I mean, i can still function with running, biking, and such, but they throb like crazy after and I have to ice them. Not cool whatsoever!!! I pray that they will be nice to me on the 30th! I just haven't felt this kind of pain in a long time!! It is not going to stop me though!! I just have to be extra careful!! This last saturday was really nice to get on my bike again. I did a lot of incline, which again, killed my knees, but overall I felt good after. The race only has one big hill so it shouldn't be too bad! I am getting excited though! Ready to race again :) Oh ya, and I signed up to do the Arizona Tough Mudder in January!! It going to be very different with the terrain and such, but it's going to be a blast!! Can't wait!!

2 week Plan

Here is what I will be doing by the 30th:

Fri 7/15- swim 1200 and run 30 min
Sat 7/16- bike 1.5 hours and p90x arms
Sun 7/17- off
Mon 7/18- swim 1000 and run 30 w 4x 2min hard, 2min easy
Tue 7/19- bike 1 hr and p90x legs and back
Wed 7/20- run 45 min, yoga
Thu 7/21- bike 1 hour run 20 min
Fri 7/22- swim 1200 run 1 hour
Sat 7/23- bike 2 hours, p90x shoulders
Sun 7/24- rest
Mon 7/25- swim 1000, run 30m w 5min fast in middle
Tue 7/26- bike 1 hour
Wed 7/27- swim 500 easy, bike 30, run 15
Thu 7/28- yoga
Fri 7/29- run 10, bike 20, swim 300 easy
Sat 7/30- race day!!!

Ready or not....

Ok, this last week hasn't been the greatest. First off, ever since the Tough Mudder, my right knee just doesn't want to get better! Of course the swelling and everything is gone, but it gets so tender, especially when I run, so training has sucked big time for me!! I just got my gym pass renewed so I haven't gone the last week, but yesterday was my first day going and getting in the water. I ended up swimming a 900 and then ran 25 minutes. I'm getting really nervous though because my Tri is in 2 weeks and I am just not unto what I was hoping :( I really have to push myself by the 30th!! Just praying my knee will be nice to me!!!

Day 1 for Tri Training!!

Today I was supposed to do a 500 m swim and 30 minute run, but due to it being the 4th of July, I was only able to run. I ran 2.5 miles around my neighborhood. The weather was perfect today and I did a night run so it was cooler. I can totally tell that I haven't been running lately with how my legs felt after, but the schedule I'm doing will definitely whip me into Shape with that!! I am so excited for my Tri on the 30th and hope to really improve on my run!!

A change in training...

Starting Monday, I start my 4 week Tri Training!! I found a great schedule for me to follow. It's a lot of Swimming, Biking, and Running of course, which will get me good to go by July 30th. With how much I will be training each week, I figured I would only do p90x 2-3 times each week so I don't over do it!! It is seriously so hard to contemplate what to do, especially while training, but I feel that it'll be the best way for me to be ready!! Today I did cardio x with p90x. I felt good doing after a few days off since the Tough Mudder. Makes me excited to do the Herriman Tri!! I just love looking forward to races :) Wish me luck!!

Tough Mudder... Check, Herriman Tri... Next

This last Saturday was amazing!!! I finished the Tough Mudder!! Read alll about it on The Belshe Life!! Next in line is the Herriman Tri which is the end of July!! I still want to continue p90x, but need to start swimming, biking, and running more! These last few days have been relaxing for me since I've been so stinkin' sore, but I am ready to kick some booty in my workouts again!! as for p90x, this will be my 7th week. I actually did real well since last post, but never got around to blog about it. Hopefully I can get back on top of it!!

Starting over on Week 5

Ya, I've been a slacker this last week or so!! I mean I've done the workouts here and there, but not like I did them the first 4 weeks, so this week is the official 5th week for me!! I'm also sticking to what my schedule shows as well! Yesterday, I did core synergistics. I can tell it's getting much easier for me than when I first started doing it! I think my favorite part of it are the stacking pushups and banana/superman. Today, I did Cardio X. Feeling good today!! I actually feel like running outside, so hopefully I'll get myself to do that as well!! 11 Days till the tough mudder!!!

Been behind... gotta keep it up!!!

So, last week I continued doing the recovery week. The weekend however was rough since it was my wedding anniversary and me going to St. George, plus a funeral to focus on. I have to think exactly what I did so I can get back on track.... After thinking about it, to be honost, I can't even remember what I did last Wed, Thur, and Fri. I did do workouts, but I am actually going to start back up with today, since I've had a few breaks here and there! I want to be consistent!!

So today, I will start at day 24.

I am going to do the arms and shoulders today, plus ab ripper x. Again, I am not following exactly what my lean schedule is, but trying to stay the closest to it. Wish me luck to get back into the swing of things!!

Day 22 and 23...

So, this is my 4th week into my P90X workouts!! Crazy!! It's gone really fast so far and I am starting to see awesome results!! Yesterday (day 22) I decided to do the leg and back workout and fit in ab ripper x as well. I know, I'm not following exactly what my schedule says, but I didn't get it in last week and really wanted to do it! It felt so much easier doing it than the first time I did it! The calf raises and wall squats suck big time, but my legs are getting stronger! I can feel it!! Today, I am going to do Cardio X. Didn't do that last week as well, so want to fit it in today! This is supposed to be more of a recovery week, but what the heck!! I just want to keep going!! I'll most likely do yoga and the stretch this week, so that counts as recovery right? Oh ya, and 25 days till the tough mudder!! Can't wait :)

Day 21...

REST DAY!!!!!

Day 20... Kenpo X

Today in my schedule, I am supposed to do the back and leg workout, but because on Thursday I worked my legs so much, I decided to do Kenpo x instead. I love that workout! It gets you so so sweaty!! Bad thing was I while doing one of the kicking parts, I kicked Trinity in the face!! She was walking behind me and I got her real good!! My eceles tendon hurt so bad. I had to take a few minutes before I could get back into the workout! I feel bad though! It's hard to do the p90x when I have my kids and dog in the way! Luckily I haven't hurt my kids yet!! Anyways, I feel good overall finishing up my 3rd week! I can tell my waist is getting smaller and that I am feeling so much more stronger!!!

Day 18 and 19...

Ok, I have to admit, yesterday I didn't do any of the P90X, but I went to the gym wanting to do a TRX class, but unfortunately it was full, so I decided to do another yoga class and then the cycling class. Those together were definitely good enough for me do not do any more workouts for the day. The yoga class was less intense as Wednesdays, but it was really good to stretch! Now, let me get to the cycling. It was WAY INENSE!! Holy Cow!!!! She had us do 1 minute each of 6 different moves on the bike, repeat for 45 seconds, repeat 30 seconds, 15 seconds, and then repeat everything all over again!! I was literally soaking wet after, like I had just gotten out of a pool!! It was awesome!!!

Today, I decided to do the core synergistics workout. My arms were much weaker today than normal, but I managed to get through it! I thought I'd have the energy to put another workout in, but I am beat!! Gonna call it a day :)

Day 17... Yoga and Ab Ripper X

Today  I went to yoga at the gym. My arms were totally feeling it!! Then another fabulous ab ripper workout! I'm feeling stronger each day and love it!!

Day 14, 15, 16...

Sunday of course was my rest day. Yesterday, I decided to switch it up a little bit and did plyometrics. It isn't in the lean training schedule, but I love it so much that I thought I'd throw it in!! It's been a while since I did it last and I could definitely feel it!! My butt and legs were killing me and I was soaking wet!! Such a good workout though! Today, I decided to do the arms and shoulders. Since I've worked my legs and butt a lot I wanted to focus elsewhere today. I love that workout too. My arms are getting strong and tone! I love it :)

Catch Up...

I'm a little behind. Not with p90x, but with blogging :) Wednesday was my yoga day. I went to the class at the gym again. I really like the instructor!! Her class is a little different than what I am used to, but I enjoy it! She has us do a lot of more challenging moves. It's relaxing, but intense at the same time! Thursday, I did the arms and shoulders and Ab ripper x. It's only been a week, but I am really seeing more definition in my arms and I feel stronger too! Friday, unfortunately I got sick :( I had a lot of the flu like symptoms where my body was all achy everywhere, and I had no energy. I wasn't nasious or anything so I wonder if my body was just tired, not sure. I ended up taking a break since I couldn't do much. Today though, I feel so much better! I did the the back and legs workout, which I wasn't looking forward in doing, but after doing it, I felt that it was so much easier this time around! I mean, it still sucked, but in a good way! After I did Ab ripper x. That is also getting easier as well which I love!! I went and got a massage after which was fabulous!! My shoulders were way tense, so it was nice to loosen them up a bit. My knees are kind of achy now, but overall, I feel great!! More confident for this next week!!!

Day 9... Cardio X

Today I went to cycling, which was way intense! My legs were burning like crazy!!! Wasn't too thrilled to do cardio x after, but couldn't back down!! It went pretty good. The yoga was really good for me to stretch! I really needed that!! So happy to be doing yoga tomorrow :)

Day 7, Rest... Day 8, Core Synergistics...

Yesterday was my rest day, thank goodness!! Today, I was still sore from Saturday's lovely workout so I thought I would swim to try and stretch my legs out, which it helped somewhat. I ended up swimming about a 1400 swim, not as intense as normal, but still really good! Then I did Core Synergistics again. This time, I could definitely tell the difference of struggling more from doing all of the workouts last week, but I got through it and actually don't feel as sore as before. Wish me luck with week 2!!

Day 6- Legs and Back and Ab Ripper

OH MY HECK!!!! This was the first time I did the back and leg workout for p90x and it was KILLER!!! My calves and quads were burning the whole time!! Don't get me wrong, this workout is going to be awesome for me, but I just hate it right now!! You can ask Douglas! I was grunting the whole time! Then besides doing that, I had to do Ab ripper right after! Not fun whatsoever, but I just have to think, in 2-3 weeks time, it'll be a breeze for me(hopefully)!! Just glad to have a break today. Wish me luck this week! I will be repeating what I did last week. Should be lots of fun!!!!

Day 4 and 5...

So, I kind of goofed in the order of my workout schedule! On day 3, I was supposed to do arms and shoulders and 4, yoga, but got them switched, which really works out better for me since the yoga class is on Wednesdays. As long as I do it all right?? So day 4, I did the arms and shoulders workout and then did the ab ripper x. They were both really good for me, but man, after doing them, I was really feeling the soreness!! My shoulders are killing me and my mid section hurts, but it's such a great feeling that I don't mind it one bit! Yesterday, day 5, again I had to flip days 5 and 6 because of the switch earlier to alternate, so I ended up doing Kenpo X. Like I've said before, I love this workout!! It is so good for your arms and a good all around cardio workout! I could tell I was a little more pooped by the end since I did the arm workout the day before, but I pushed through it and finished all sweaty!! Today, I will be doing the leg and back workout and the lovely ab ripper x again! That thing is a killer!!!!! At least tomorrow is my rest day :)

Day 3...

Today for my p90x schedule, I did Yoga. I'm not very fond of their yoga they have, so I went to an hour yoga class at the gym. I had never taken a yoga class there till today and really enjoyed what the instructor had us do. I think every yoga class is so different, so you never know what you are going to get! She had us focus a lot on balance and had us try some really cool moves, which surprisingly I did pretty well!! I've only been to about 10 yoga classes total, but my body does quite well with it and it's actually something I will try and do more often. If you haven't ever tried yoga, you should!! It isn't as intense as some other cardio classes, but man, it totally works your body!! I was all shaky after!! It's such a different workout, but in such a good way!! I think it helps with flexibility as well as making you stronger! Can't wait for next week to do it again :)

Day 2...

Today for my workout, I did Cardio X. I love this workout because it has a mix of yoga, kenpo x, plyo, and core. I woke up today with a way sore booty and my arms were a little sore as well, but it was nice to have a little bit of the yoga in the workout to stretch my muscles some. All the other ones in the workout really kicked my butt!! I was soaking wet by the time I was finished!! It's gross to be all sweaty, but I love the feeling of knowing I really pushed myself! So far, so good! I know it's only day 2, but I feel great and am ready for more :)

P90X Day 1... For real this time :)

Today was my first day committing to p90x. I have decided to do a lean workout schedule that will keep me more lean and toned. Today, I went to the gym and swam 1 mile, then did the core synergistics workout. Douglas did it with me, which I am shocked he wanted to! Usually he isn't into doing workout videos, but hopefully he'll change his opinion about that!! I want us to kick butt for the tough mudder :)

P90X... Day 1

So, I have commited myself in doing P90X full out! Well, probably not the 6-7 days, but gonna put in 4-5 days a week, plus what I am doing for my training. Like I said before, I have kind of gone downhill these last few months and want to kick my you know what into gear again! I am dedicated to loosing the extra skin off my lovely tummy by June!! Tonight, I did the arm and shoulder workout, plus the ab ripper X which is getting a lot easier surprisingly! Must be getting stronger :) Anyways, wish me luck! I really am gonna need it this time!!! Can already tell I'm gonna be sore!

Run 1 Mile, Swim 1000 yds

Today I went to the gym thinking I was just going to swim, but got the urge to run for a bit. I ended up running 1 mile, which was the best time I've done in a while in just under 9 minutes. It felt awesome! I then swam 100 yds doing 200 warmup (my arms could totally feel it from lifting yesterday!), 200 kick, 200 IM, 200 free with my fins, 150 slow/sprint, and then 50 cool down. It's been a while since I swam, but man it felt so good afterwards!! I just love the water!! I'm starting to feel like I did when I get in the mode of doing my workouts!! I hope it continues :)

Getting Pumped!

A couple days ago, I officially signed up for my First Triathlon that I'll be doing this year which was the first one I did last year in Salem. I loved it so much that I knew for sure I wanted to do it again, hoping to better my running time! I also registered for the Tough Mudder at the end of June in Colorado. I am way excited for the intense obstacles that I'll be doing and gettin' dirty!!! Signing up has definitely made it more easier for me to get my butt in gear and doing my training for them. For some reason, after the holidays, I got in this state of having no motivation to get to the gym and making all these excuses not to go. I mean, I went to a few classes here and there, but nothing like I used to. It was very frustrating for me!! I even gained a few pounds which I am not proud of whatsoever!! Anyways, I feel now that things are getting back to the way they used to. I have more energy and motivation to get to the gym! I hope it will continue for me to blog about my workouts and keep me going! Wish me luck!!

Oh ya, and yesterday, I did an hour cycling class, lifted for about 20 minutes, and then did the ab ripper x on p90x. Today I'm a little stiff, but feel the best I have in a long time :)

TRX

Thursday I tried a class at the rec center called TRX. It's where you have these strap thingys that hang from the ceiling and you do a variety of reps focusing on your arms, obliques, legs, ect. There isn't a whole lot of cardio, but man!! It kills ya!! I have been so sore since, a good sore that is!! I am hooked and am planning on going each week :) Yesterday I did some P90X. Half yoga and the other part cardio X. Starting Monday, I am starting my intense training for my Tris coming up. I'll be honest, for some reason, my self motivation hasn't been the greatest lately to workout. I pray that I can get back into the swing of things on how I was before!! Wish me luck!!!

Kenpo X

Today I was unable to go to the gym due to car issues, so I decided to do the Kenpo X from P90X. Besides Plyometrics being my favorite, this one is a close second! It works your arms and legs really good as well as your stomach with how much you're leaning different ways and such. I love how much I sweat afterwards, which is kind of gross, but good to know how well it kicks my booty! I am making a goal to do 3-4 P90X videos a week plus my Tri Training as well. I have kind of been a slacker with my set workouts and realized today that I need to get into gear again. I don't know what the heck is with me lately! I just have had no motivation to do much, especially on my days off which is the best time to go! Anyways, that is going to change now because I can tell that I've gained a few pounds and need to get my body into good shape for this summer!! I know I can do it, I just have to get in that mind set again!!!

3 Miles

Today I ran 3 miles. It was AMAZING!! Not sure why, but I felt so energized like I could go on forever!! I guess I now know why runners love the high they get!! I think that's what I got :) So, starting on Monday, i have written out my training schedule I will be committed in completing my stuff!! Writing it down makes it so much easier for me to do it! Oh ya, and I did my 100 pushup challenge today as well. Today was 14 9 9 12 and how ever many I could do on my last set with a minute rest in between each one. I can tell it's getting easier for me with every day I do!!

The Row Machine is Killer, but AWESOME!!

Today, I was supposed to make it to my cycling class, but due to the lovely snow we had this morning, I was 20 minutes late, so I had to improvise a little on my training. First off, I did a mile on the stair master at a 10 level pace. It sucked after a half mile, but I got passed the pain!! Then I went on the row machine, which by the way, my arms were already killing me from the pushups I did last night, but that didn't stop me. I rowed a 1/2 mile and Man!! Was that a killer, but I have to say that the row machine is one of my favorites!! After rowing, I ran 1 mile straight, did 1/2 a mile at an incline of 13 and a 1/2 mile of sprints: running at an 8.5 a minute/ recovery for 30 seconds and repeat 3x. Those are so fun for me, plus they kick your butt :)

100 Pushup/ Sit up Challenge

So, Douglas and I started a 100 pushup and sit up challenge which you can find online. I had started it last year, but never finished it and Douglas is trying to get more in shape for the tough mudder, so we decided to do it together to keep us committed to finish them! Mon, Wed, and Fri will be the pushup workout and then Tues, Thurs, and Sat will be the sit up. Take a look if you are interested in getting stronger. It's a very good concept!!

As for training, I started this week to get into the every day fun!!! I shall be posting more regularly!! Wish me luck!!

Back In Action!!

Wow, it's been a while since I posted on here! Believe me, I still have been working out! Just not as intense as I normally do. With the new year though and the Tris I'm signing up for, I need to get my booty back in the swing of things!! I was looking at the Triathlons this year, and I have decided to sign up for the Salem Spring Tri which is on June 4th (mine and Douglas' 6 Year anniversary!) and the Provo Tri on June 11th. I figured I'd get 2 close together right off. Then on June 25th, I will be competing in the Tough Mudder which consists of a ton of different courses that you work as a team to get through. Kind of like a obstacle course, but the Marine Hardcore type!! It's going to be CRAZY!!! Way excited for it though! So, June is going to be busy for me!! After, I am hoping to do 2 more Tris, just not sure yet on which ones. I'll keep ya posted though! Having these goals are such good motivators I tell ya! Once you sign up for it, you're locked in and and just have to look forward! Who knows, maybe I'll sign up for a 10k or Half later on in the year too!! I really want to better my running this year. My times last year were pretty good, but if I get better in my running, It will totally make a difference!