The Training Blog of ctall410

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 5:05 am | No Comments »

Spin

I was late getting to spin class so only did 40 minutes. Still it was a good workout.

Workout:

Type: Other
Date: 05/26/2010
Time: 05:05:00
Total Time: 1 days 16:00:00.00
Calories: 574

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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 8:30 am | No Comments »

I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes prior to working out with my personal trainer. He has me doing strength training, moving into free weights, for an hour twice a week. He really pushes me to do my best and today was a great workout.

Workout:

Type: Other
Date: 05/25/2010
Time: 08:30:00
Total Time: 00:01:38.50
Average Heart rate: 144
Max Heart rate: 172
Calories: 1525

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Monday, May 24th, 2010 at 4:32 pm | No Comments »

Journaling

I’ve been working out, I haven’t been keeping track. So here I am back to keeping a journal. My goal is to be able to track my progress.

Today was spin class. I’m still brand new (it’s only my third class), but I like it. I don’t stand at this point and my tension is very low. Still, I’m running the drills, keeping up with the cadence of others in the class and feel as if I get a great workout. I have to get strong enough to stand pretty quickly because the seat hurts my butt.

Workout:

Type: Cycle
Date: 05/24/2010
Time: 16:32:00
Total Time: 00:45:19.00
Average Heart rate: 146
Max Heart rate: 158
Calories: 729

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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 10:00 am | No Comments »

Baseline

My baseline used to be 3 miles. That’s my goal for this week. Get back to a comfortable baseline.

I’m not there. Today, 3 miles was work.

Workout:

Type: Walk
Date: 03/02/2010
Time: 10:00:00
Total Time: 00:48:02.00
Max Heart rate: 172
Calories: 379
Distance: 3 miles
Average Pace: 16:00/mile

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Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 9:06 am | No Comments »

Here I am again

I haven’t done anything (consistent) for months. I’ve made poor food choices and gained a few pounds.

As difficult as it is to be at this point again, the slide was a good thing. Sounds crazy but it’s true. I’ve begun to realize how truly bad my body feels when I eat too much salt, fat and sugar. How my muscles and joints ache and my mood hovers at ‘blah’ when I don’t exercise.

So, here I go again. Not starting over. Trying again. I learn more about myself with each effort. I make little changes that improve my health. I’ll make goals as I go along. At this point, my only goal is to embrace each baby step.

Workout:

Type: Walk
Date: 03/01/2010
Time: 09:06:09
Total Time: 00:16:19.00
Calories: 129
Distance: 1 miles
Average Pace: 16:18.26/mile

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Monday, January 26th, 2009 at 12:45 pm | No Comments »

Quick one

I have things to do this afternoon so I had to squeeze in a quick treadmill walk. Only 20 minutes but I’m sweating. The training plan I’m using has me only doing 20 minutes 3 times a week at this point, working first on time (I guess) then on distance while maintaining my pace. Got to hit the shower and run out the door!

Workout:

Type: Walk
Date: 01/26/2009
Time: 12:45:00
Total Time: 00:20:00.00
Calories: 131
Distance: 1.33 miles
Average Pace: 15:02.26/mile

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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am | 1 Comment »

Day by Day

Baby steps. I signed up for my first half marathon. Disney Jan 2010. I have to make a consistent 16 minute mile for the entire thing. So that’s what Im working toward this year.

Workout:

Type: Walk
Date: 01/25/2009
Time: 10:00:00
Total Time: 00:20:00.00
Calories: 199
Distance: 1.29 miles
Average Pace: 15:32.64/mile

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Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 8:45 am | No Comments »

First official 5K walk

I couldn’t find my groove today and I’m not sure why. Maybe I was more anxious than I thought I’d be. Typically, I’m relaxed, have a song in my head, and can keep pace (my muscles don’t feel tight and my knee stops aching) by 8 or 9 minutes into my walk. Not today. It took me until mile marker #2 to get there. Still I did it! I walked in public. I got my first Tshirt. I made it from start to finish. Those were my goals for this virgin experience and I met them.

I hope Melody posts because she did a great job too. It really helps to have a partner in this. This will be the first of many for both of us and I’m excited at the prospect.

Workout: