Cardio Resistance Training - Kickboxing
Through family circumstances, I'm working from home in Virginia this week, and so I went out to the Chantilly club for an early morning CRT Class. My favorite on Saturday's uses the "step" for the cardio portion, but Michelle is a kickboxer so I had a whole new experience. Pretty happy this was not my first experience with CRT as I may not have come back, but it sure was different. I would have made it on the funniest videos as my jabs and punches and kicks were not in line with the rest of the class! Good music and good fun. As I try a couple more CRT classes this week, I wonder what else I will experience!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
September 28, 2009
Talking to Strangers
I have quite a reputation in my family for NOT talking to strangers. (Goes back to years ago and a trip I had with my sister and her husband in California.) Today I had cause to understand why this may not be a good philosophy. In the spirit of sharing funny stories, I noticed as I was approaching my departure gate to head out to Chicago this morning that I had my shirt on inside out!! No one...not the taxi driver, the Southwest Gate agent, all the people in security, or the people on the portable people mover mentioned a thing to me! I'll admit that the only way you may have really seen it (a black vneck) was if you saw me from the back (twith the grey tag hanging out). I was able to fix it before boarding the plane~ but really made me think - would I have said anything to someone else? Would you?
I have quite a reputation in my family for NOT talking to strangers. (Goes back to years ago and a trip I had with my sister and her husband in California.) Today I had cause to understand why this may not be a good philosophy. In the spirit of sharing funny stories, I noticed as I was approaching my departure gate to head out to Chicago this morning that I had my shirt on inside out!! No one...not the taxi driver, the Southwest Gate agent, all the people in security, or the people on the portable people mover mentioned a thing to me! I'll admit that the only way you may have really seen it (a black vneck) was if you saw me from the back (twith the grey tag hanging out). I was able to fix it before boarding the plane~ but really made me think - would I have said anything to someone else? Would you?
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September 27, 2009
Dash for Dad 10K
This misty morning when the weather was at about 60 degrees I drove down to Alexandria Virginia to run a 10K at 8AM to help the fight against Prostate Cancer. I ran this race for Dick Schneider who just went through extensive treatments to beat this disease. He's not my Dad, but he is the Dad of my good friend Karen. I spent Labor Day weekend with Dick and Teddy (and their family) and had a great weekend, and this was a little bit of love sent back across the country in support of him.
Besides running for Dick, I was able to return to the same course that I ran in February as part of the George Washington 10k -- and I was able to shave 5 minutes off my time coming across the line in 1:10 (approximately an 11:20 pace). Like the last race, I was toe to toe with another female runner who uses the interval method and we actually spoke to each other after the race acknowledging that we helped each other out (albeit silently). One day I'll know what it feels like to run a race with someone, I'm pretty certain its a whole different experience.
Link to the racehttp://www.zerocancer.org/2009dashfordad1.html
This misty morning when the weather was at about 60 degrees I drove down to Alexandria Virginia to run a 10K at 8AM to help the fight against Prostate Cancer. I ran this race for Dick Schneider who just went through extensive treatments to beat this disease. He's not my Dad, but he is the Dad of my good friend Karen. I spent Labor Day weekend with Dick and Teddy (and their family) and had a great weekend, and this was a little bit of love sent back across the country in support of him.
Besides running for Dick, I was able to return to the same course that I ran in February as part of the George Washington 10k -- and I was able to shave 5 minutes off my time coming across the line in 1:10 (approximately an 11:20 pace). Like the last race, I was toe to toe with another female runner who uses the interval method and we actually spoke to each other after the race acknowledging that we helped each other out (albeit silently). One day I'll know what it feels like to run a race with someone, I'm pretty certain its a whole different experience.
Link to the racehttp://www.zerocancer.org/2009dashfordad1.html
Thursday, September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009
Long Sleeve 5K
Acknowledging fall and my midwest location I headed out this morning with a long sleeve workout shirt (one from the Ultimate Outlet). By the end of the run, I wished I was still in short sleeves. I also tried a new fangled gadget - a headlight for your baseball cap. Pretty sure I looked a lot like the geek squad, but on a trail with no lights it really made me feel more comfortable. I only came upon one other person out riding their bike this morning. Was entertained by the NPR Health Podcast which was on interval training and it reinforced my workouts. If I could only get back on track with what I consume, all cylinders would be firing.
Acknowledging fall and my midwest location I headed out this morning with a long sleeve workout shirt (one from the Ultimate Outlet). By the end of the run, I wished I was still in short sleeves. I also tried a new fangled gadget - a headlight for your baseball cap. Pretty sure I looked a lot like the geek squad, but on a trail with no lights it really made me feel more comfortable. I only came upon one other person out riding their bike this morning. Was entertained by the NPR Health Podcast which was on interval training and it reinforced my workouts. If I could only get back on track with what I consume, all cylinders would be firing.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
September 20, 2009
Fairfax 5 Miler
Being a relatively new runner, I think I can really appreciate what a cool fall day brings to a 5 mile journey in and around neigborhoods I travel so often. This morning was a perfect 10 when I headed out and I saw all walks of life on the trip this morning...a senior couple walking hand in hand...a gentleman my age who was walking till I passed him, and then he got a burst of energy and went sailing by me and took a different route -- a family of 5 on a walk with one baby stroller and 2 dogs - one walking one being carried. After finishing it in just about an hour I reflected that the 10K in late October with the Marines should be fun and hopefully we'll get a day like today as well. Best thing for me is to start out the day doing something good/healthy...makes the rest of the choices easier.
Being a relatively new runner, I think I can really appreciate what a cool fall day brings to a 5 mile journey in and around neigborhoods I travel so often. This morning was a perfect 10 when I headed out and I saw all walks of life on the trip this morning...a senior couple walking hand in hand...a gentleman my age who was walking till I passed him, and then he got a burst of energy and went sailing by me and took a different route -- a family of 5 on a walk with one baby stroller and 2 dogs - one walking one being carried. After finishing it in just about an hour I reflected that the 10K in late October with the Marines should be fun and hopefully we'll get a day like today as well. Best thing for me is to start out the day doing something good/healthy...makes the rest of the choices easier.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
September 16, 2009
Munster 2 Miler
Same course as Sunday night -- outside -- but it was chilly this AM which means that fall is coming to the midwest. I did my run under the moonlight (1/8th brilliant) and "ran" into a couple other runners this am. Thinking I'll try the outside for a bit versus the treadmill for a change. Team worked through the night and resolved a critical issue that will help for progress. Lets hope positive vibes continue!
Same course as Sunday night -- outside -- but it was chilly this AM which means that fall is coming to the midwest. I did my run under the moonlight (1/8th brilliant) and "ran" into a couple other runners this am. Thinking I'll try the outside for a bit versus the treadmill for a change. Team worked through the night and resolved a critical issue that will help for progress. Lets hope positive vibes continue!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
September 15, 2009
Munster 4.75M
So I have a bit of a reality show junkie, and tonights opening of Biggest Loser was inspirational. I've been on a constant journey like several of them, and it provides another "push" to me to get my act together and finish what I've started. New 'tude needs to find a home with me at work and in exercise. It felt good to go almost 5 miles in an hour tonight.
So I have a bit of a reality show junkie, and tonights opening of Biggest Loser was inspirational. I've been on a constant journey like several of them, and it provides another "push" to me to get my act together and finish what I've started. New 'tude needs to find a home with me at work and in exercise. It felt good to go almost 5 miles in an hour tonight.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 13, 2009
Weekend Update
Quick trip from Indiana to No. VA for GGN on Friday night - a kick off to our season with a great host and great food to start us up. I think we call our "Annuals" based upon the September start up with school years, although most of the kids are now in high school or college (or out). An almost full crew and great chat and catching up.
Saturday morning trip to Ocean City ~ lucky for me school is back in session so I sailed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and only got caught in a little traffic outside of Denton. Nice lunch at the Cottage Cafe in Bethany Beach DE with M&D. The breakers were great but I didn't make it into the ocean, chose a nap instead.
Dinner at Barefoot Country and then back on the road up to No VA. Was able to catch up with a couple friends on the 3 hour drive. Early up and out to Chicago on the 10:15AM flight. Worked through a normal workday and then got OUTSIDE for a 5K run which was excellent. Was able to wear new workout gear I had procured in Ojai last weekend. A busy week ahead, but a good start
Quick trip from Indiana to No. VA for GGN on Friday night - a kick off to our season with a great host and great food to start us up. I think we call our "Annuals" based upon the September start up with school years, although most of the kids are now in high school or college (or out). An almost full crew and great chat and catching up.
Saturday morning trip to Ocean City ~ lucky for me school is back in session so I sailed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and only got caught in a little traffic outside of Denton. Nice lunch at the Cottage Cafe in Bethany Beach DE with M&D. The breakers were great but I didn't make it into the ocean, chose a nap instead.
Dinner at Barefoot Country and then back on the road up to No VA. Was able to catch up with a couple friends on the 3 hour drive. Early up and out to Chicago on the 10:15AM flight. Worked through a normal workday and then got OUTSIDE for a 5K run which was excellent. Was able to wear new workout gear I had procured in Ojai last weekend. A busy week ahead, but a good start
Monday, September 7, 2009
September 7, 2009
Cactus - something we don't see much of on the East Coast :)I rose early this am (5:30 PDT) and headed out to Lake Casitas here in the Ojai Valley for a run. Luckily I didn't have to pay the $15 per car fee by parking outside the park and walking in. From what the park service guys told me, I did a "5L" which is my new name for 4 miles.
5K is 3.2 Miles and 5M is 5 Miles, so right in the middle (alphabetically that is) is "L" which I think should stand for a 4 mile run! It was 53 degrees out and a bit chilly, but I had a wonderful run around portions of the lake and got in some hill training. Took some shots along the way of pretty flowers and lake vistas that I will have for years to come.
Late flight this evening back to reality and Chicago.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
September 6, 2009
Ojai, California
Arrived here on Friday evening at LAX and then headed up to Ojai/Oak View CA. We've had a great couple of days. Right now we are trying to set a plan and its hard to herd a group of 10 to a common place to go out.
Arrived here on Friday evening at LAX and then headed up to Ojai/Oak View CA. We've had a great couple of days. Right now we are trying to set a plan and its hard to herd a group of 10 to a common place to go out.
Friday, September 4, 2009
September 4, 2009
Labor Day Weekend!
Starting it out in Hammond Indiana with a flight this afternoon to LAX..and a 2 hour drive north to Ojai, CA to help a friend celebrate a milestone birthday. There is a great running trail there so I hope to get in a 10K in the morning tomorrow...Did a 5K this morning on the treadmill and watched MJ again on the news.
Starting it out in Hammond Indiana with a flight this afternoon to LAX..and a 2 hour drive north to Ojai, CA to help a friend celebrate a milestone birthday. There is a great running trail there so I hope to get in a 10K in the morning tomorrow...Did a 5K this morning on the treadmill and watched MJ again on the news.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
September 1, 2009
Munster 5K
Spent watching CNN Early Morning and amazed at the story of the young lady that was found after so many years living in the backyard. When things seem challenging or terrible, I think I just have to compare what I think is bad to that and through that filter, nothing seems too terrible.
I've joined the Facebook crowd and am trying to decide where its best to put my daily thoughts. I'm thinking that is way more easier.
Spent watching CNN Early Morning and amazed at the story of the young lady that was found after so many years living in the backyard. When things seem challenging or terrible, I think I just have to compare what I think is bad to that and through that filter, nothing seems too terrible.
I've joined the Facebook crowd and am trying to decide where its best to put my daily thoughts. I'm thinking that is way more easier.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
August 30, 2009
Burke Lake 4.5 Miles
What a gorgeous day today here in Fairfax County! It was 88 degrees when I started on the roundtrip around the lake -- its a great place to go 'cause its shady for most of the trip which makes the temperature bearable. I didn't have my watch, so it was very relaxing as I just ran and walked whenever I wanted without worrying about how many minutes. Lots of people out many with dogs. I should have gone and picked up Lilli to go with me...next time I will.
What a gorgeous day today here in Fairfax County! It was 88 degrees when I started on the roundtrip around the lake -- its a great place to go 'cause its shady for most of the trip which makes the temperature bearable. I didn't have my watch, so it was very relaxing as I just ran and walked whenever I wanted without worrying about how many minutes. Lots of people out many with dogs. I should have gone and picked up Lilli to go with me...next time I will.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
August 29, 2009
Ginny and the CRT
OMGosh -- I went back to my 8:30 class at Lifetime Fitness this morning with Ginny and she was on fire (as are my quads, arms and core after the workout)! I love this class and it was great to see everyone after a long summer away. Next weekend I'll miss it, but I'd like to get back in the groove of going to this class to start my Saturdays.
First stop was WW to face the scale, which was bad, but would be even worse if I hadn't gone to get back on track. I committed to Wayne to write things down this week that I eat to get a handle back on keeping track. He's started a blog that I'm sure will be inspiring and entertaining
www.waynewatcher.blogspot.com
OMGosh -- I went back to my 8:30 class at Lifetime Fitness this morning with Ginny and she was on fire (as are my quads, arms and core after the workout)! I love this class and it was great to see everyone after a long summer away. Next weekend I'll miss it, but I'd like to get back in the groove of going to this class to start my Saturdays.
First stop was WW to face the scale, which was bad, but would be even worse if I hadn't gone to get back on track. I committed to Wayne to write things down this week that I eat to get a handle back on keeping track. He's started a blog that I'm sure will be inspiring and entertaining
www.waynewatcher.blogspot.com
Friday, August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009
2 Lazy Miles
I took a bit of break this morning and strolled on the treadmill at 4MPH for 2.2 miles this morning. Its been a long week, but i wanted to at least get in some time with my friendly machine and CNN. Seems like we are going to get lots of rain on the east coast this weekend, so I'll have to look for inside activities.
I took a bit of break this morning and strolled on the treadmill at 4MPH for 2.2 miles this morning. Its been a long week, but i wanted to at least get in some time with my friendly machine and CNN. Seems like we are going to get lots of rain on the east coast this weekend, so I'll have to look for inside activities.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
August 27, 2009
Bar Harbor, Maine <--where I'd like to be
Munster, Indiana <--where I am :)
As I finished my 5K this morning at 5:30AM I thought about how much I enjoyed my runs up in Maine this summer. While the exercise is good for you, the locale certainly makes the experience that much better! 3 Days in a row is a good trend to keep going. I have a fellow blogger who is trying to post every day for 30 days - maybe I'll try to exercise every day for 30 days!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
August 26, 2009
Munster Killer 5K
It took me 40 minutes but I got back to a 5K this morning on the treadmill. It sure is true that you loose a good bit of training when you "quit" for a while. I will also acknowledge that the whole day seems to be a bit better when you start with exercise. I'm glad to be back on the good side, but still have the strong influence of all that other stuff right with me.
A sad day for the Kennedy's today with the loss of Senator Ted Kennedy. I wonder if the tributes to him on CNN will last as long as they did for MJ?
It took me 40 minutes but I got back to a 5K this morning on the treadmill. It sure is true that you loose a good bit of training when you "quit" for a while. I will also acknowledge that the whole day seems to be a bit better when you start with exercise. I'm glad to be back on the good side, but still have the strong influence of all that other stuff right with me.
A sad day for the Kennedy's today with the loss of Senator Ted Kennedy. I wonder if the tributes to him on CNN will last as long as they did for MJ?
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009
Two months to the Marine Corp Marathon 10k :)
What I've learned is that it is easy to get back to old habits and harder to restart new ones. No good reason for why I went back to chocolate and junk instead of workouts and fruit. But today I got on the treadmill back here in Indiana, and I'm already glad I did. Focus, discipline and accountability went out the window, and now I need to get back at it.
I'm committed (and it helps by just saying so). Keep me honest!
What I've learned is that it is easy to get back to old habits and harder to restart new ones. No good reason for why I went back to chocolate and junk instead of workouts and fruit. But today I got on the treadmill back here in Indiana, and I'm already glad I did. Focus, discipline and accountability went out the window, and now I need to get back at it.
I'm committed (and it helps by just saying so). Keep me honest!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
August 9, 2009
5 Tough Miles at the Indiana Dunes National Park this morning after 6:30AM Mass.
Its a workday for us today but I decided to get a late start and try to see a little something of Indiana and what a treat this was. This photo was a the end of the trail head at Lake Michigan after climbing an unbelievable sand dune to get here. I went back on the loop and the climb back was equally strenuous. They weren't kidding when they said moderately difficult. I'm glad I did it, it was great!
Friday, August 7, 2009
August 7, 2009
Back to work and back to treadmill....
Returned to Indiana on Wednesday night for a long 10 days here to help us get over a big hill on the project. I'll have two challenges for myself: helping the team and shedding the almost 10 lbs I added back thanks to rich food and a relaxing vacation.
The treadmill was a bit of a challenge at the 6.0 pace, but I survived the 3.2 miles in 45 minutes.
Returned to Indiana on Wednesday night for a long 10 days here to help us get over a big hill on the project. I'll have two challenges for myself: helping the team and shedding the almost 10 lbs I added back thanks to rich food and a relaxing vacation.
The treadmill was a bit of a challenge at the 6.0 pace, but I survived the 3.2 miles in 45 minutes.
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