Shelly’s Journal

Tuesday - 35 minute run with Bump in stroller
Wednesday - 82 minute run with Gil and Zach (I didn’t have to push the stroller.)
Thursday - 40 minute Keli Roberts Weights and 15 minute kickboxing by Shelly
Updated: I also did a 43 minute run/walk on my treadmill after my little ones went to sleep. I’m a glutton for punishment. Of course the thing that makes it all possible is my new netflix membership. I’ve got the first season of Numb3rs going right now. Now, we’ll see if I can sleep!

Gil’s been on 8s this week, so I’ve had a little easier time squeezing in some workouts. We had a great time running yesterday - even though I was darn tuckered out by the end. It was about 80 degrees and a sunny course. I’m still pondering on how I’m gong to motivate myself to get out running with the boys at 7:30 AM for my half marathon training.

I methodically went through all my summer capri pants and shorts to see what fits and what doesn’t. Most of my old clothes still are a little tight, but closer. A few things fit. It more depends on the hip width and the waistline cut than anything. I am wearing things ranging from size 6 to 12. (One pair of shorts I just got from a thrift store have lots of hip room, but a small and high waist - size 12.) I have hope of getting into my other summer things. I still have work on top, too. It’s been such a roller coaster ride.

25 Minutes Ultimate Boot Camp DVD

I am insane to do this again. No I didn’t make it far. My legs are still reeling from the last time. OWWWWW! But I had to do something, and this was it. It was fun, good time and when it got tough, I got out!

My eating changes are really making a difference - in only two weeks! The thing holding me back.

35 Minutes of Ultimate Boot Camp Video

It only took me 35 minutes to figure out how desperately out of shape I really am. While I got an excellent workout, I just couldn’t go on. I already know many of my muscles will be sore tomorrow. This is my first workout in 4 days, and I had to wait until kiddo bedtime to get it in. Now, I just need to wind down so I can actually get to sleep.

I got this video from the library to try out. I haven’t done any of the Tae Bo videos. I enjoyed this one more than Turbo Jam. And really I’m starting to not like TJ as much as I initially did. Most of the workouts seem too easy - the hardest part is getting the moves down and some of those seem impossible. I’ve been working on a review of the videos, along with some of my other workout DVDs.

But I really just need to run….after all, only 4 1/2 months until the half.

31 Minute Run - PR for this particular trail
Random kickboxing, weightlifting, abs

Gil was home this morning, so I hoofed it out the door before the 80 degree temps cut in. I didn’t want to push it too hard in the light of the tough run I had yesterday, but I still relished the chance to run without a stroller in front of me. I was not disappointed. It reminded me of my old days as a runner, although I certainly lost momentum on the last 10 minutes of the run. I pushed it and paid the piper.

Later this morning while Bump helped Daddy put up a new swing for Zach, I did some random stuff on our porch (aka the workout room). I punched the bag and did some kickboxing stuff. I lifted weights - my arms really need to tone up. I went to the ab routine, too. I probably got another 30 minutes in. Zach watched in facination from the pak and play as he wrestled with his caterpillar and bunny rabbit.

I’m glad I’m working out because otherwise I don’t think I’d even have a chance to blog.

Oh yeah, I’m going to be starting a new blog soon - the Virginia Pizza Blog…more on this to come. I am off to spend some time with Little Joseph’s Quilt of Many Colors (or the Amazing Technicolor Dream Quilt.)

Random Kickboxing workout
Weights
Kickboxing moves
Abs

1 hour walk.

34 Minute run - all. by. myself.

1 hour walk
Random upper body weight lifting - triceps target
Barbell 3×8 reps with 20 lbs - curls
Random kickboxing with bag

Just having funny breaking a sweat.

35 Minute Kick boxing with Kathy Smith

I really don’t like Kathy Smith…and she’s way too perky for kick boxing. Just my opinion.

20 Minute Turbo Jam
5 Minutes of Keli Roberts Kickboxing
15 Minute Ab Jam

Terribly distracting children including #1 who ran in the house blowing a whistle and woke up #2.

20 Minute Cardio Jam
25 Minute weight/abs routine

I want to run. Alone. On the open road. My head in the clouds. My shoes squeaking along.

Sunday, March 11
57 minutes - with Bump in the stroller. Temps low 60s, windy, sunny.
30 minutes of kick boxing practice moves.

Monday, March 12
42 minutes - with Bump and Zach. Temps 60s, light wind, sunny.