Ragamuffin Top Week 4

This week was packed with studying, writing, homework, etc., but I did the best I could to exercise, so here ya go!

Sunday: Rested

Monday: Rested

Tuesday: Ran to class

Wednesday: Ran to class in a snow storm!

Thursday: Danced in the morning to wake up (I was studying for a test)

Friday: Rested

Saturday: Ran 2 miles in 20 minutes. Yay!

This is me listening to my pump up songs.

Ragamuffin Top Week 3

February 15 – February 21 2009:

Sunday: Rested

Monday: Ran 2 miles in about 20 minutes

Tuesday: Ran 2 miles 20 min 54 sec

Wednesday: Ran 3 miles in 31 min 29 sec

Thursday: Rested

Friday: 3 miles in 28 min 19 sec! Woohoo!

Saturday: 0.5 miles in 4 min 59 sec

As you can see, this week went pretty well; however, I didn’t keep up with the Cardio Max and Powersculpt DVDs. It’s been hard enough keeping up with just the running, let alone the DVDs, so I might just do the DVDs 2-3 times a week.

Also, here’s my progress report on Nike+.

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,1815142081

Ragamuffin Week 2

February 8 – 14 2009:

Sunday: Power Sculpt level 1

Monday: Cardio Max (warm-up and 12 minute level 1), ran to class, lots of walking

Tuesday: Powersculpt level 2, ran to class, lots of walking, ran 2 miles in 18 min 4 sec! Woo hoo!

Wednesday: Ran to class; rested

Thursday: Rested

Friday: Danced with my mom–yay!

Saturday: Rested

P.S. I didn’t have lots of time this week, so I don’t have a video. Though I just bought a Nike+, so I will be able to track my runs! This most definitely makes my heart happy.

Ragamuffin Top Week 1

Jan 31-Feb 7 2009:

Saturday: Cardio Max level 2–this DVD tried to kill me! Haha, oh well.

Sunday: Power Sculpt level 2, ran 1 mile in about 9 minutes, walked 0.5 miles

Monday: 17 minutes – CardioMax; lots of walking

Tuesday: Rested

Wednesday: I ran to class because I was running late. I need to plan out my time better, but at least I got my exercise for the day!

Thursday: Rested. Wednesdays and Thursdays almost seem too busy to work out since there are too many classes on these days, so I’m gonna try to finish more homework earlier in the week so I will have time on these days.

Friday: Ran 2 miles in 18 min 46 sec! Walked: 0.5 miles. Yay! I’m getting in shape! Gradually.

Saturday: Rested (I had work from 0600 to 1700, so I was exhausted)

Raggamuffin Top Challenge

Over Christmas break, I have seriously gotten out of shape. Now that February is almost here, I’m completely up for a new challenge. I’ve been reading Ragamuffin Soul for a while now and decided this could be a fun thing to participate in. Here are the rules:

1. You must have a measurable goal.
2. You must place a photo or video on your blog each weekend and give us the scoop on how you did.
3. You must link back here so that the readers of your blog get to see how the rest of us are failing or succeeding.
4. You fill out the linky thing below and then people can get to your blog from my front page and we can cheer each other on.

These pants may look fine, but let me tell you… they are way too tight to wear all day. I’m a BIG fan of comfy clothes, hence why I usually wear stretchy pants and NOT jeans. So I’d like to fit comfortably in these again. Along with this goal, I want to be able to race a half marathon by the end of spring. The rest is measurable. 4 miles of running and 2 miles of swimming. I also want to continue the Biggest Loser 6 week program–cardio four times a week and the power sculpt three times a week. Ragamuffin Top Challenge, here I come!

Autumn Hiking

My friend and I decided to do some autumn hiking… before the snow returns! We walked by the Red River and took pictures along the way, hence this awesome slideshow. Enjoy.

 

A Runner’s World – Week 1

July 20, 2008

1 bowl of oatmeal, milk, 1 yummy quesadilla , FUZE drink, celery-I don’t think this has satisfied my biological food pyramid.

biked: about 30 min? I was going to bike for 16 miles, but I got paranoid because my new spedometer wasn’t working.

Thoughts: I’m frustrated with life. Sometimes I wonder why I keep myself so busy. It is so hard to sit down and read or write because I have so many other things on my mind. Maybe I should just start writing down my current thoughts more often so that I will be less frustrated… Then, hopefully, I can sit down to read or write in *peace*.

What should I do differently in my life to read more? Although I am an English major, I feel as if I’m lacking in this area. And I KNOW it’s not because I don’t like reading. It’s because I can’t enjoy it with everything else going on.

Like running for instance. If life seems to get busy, I stop running. But the key word here is *seem.* Sometimes my life *seems* to get busy when I am trying to run away from everything in my life, including God. I know that when I have made decisions that are not part of His plan, I start avoiding Him and everything else in my life. I just try to keep extra busy so that I don’t have to think about it.

I am looking for guidance on how to change this cycle. For one, I need to turn to God’s word. Second, I need to list my *priorities.* I get so disappointed in myself when I get everything done for the day except for what I really wanted to get done-homework, studying, reading-all of which I used to enjoy, but now it just seems like another thing to cross of my list, as if it was not suppose to be enjoyable.

Well, there you have it. Any thoughts on how to prioritize/plan life, and enjoy it at the same time?

 

21 July 2008

Food: celery, tortilla, california burgers (in tortillas), LOTS of potato salad, orange and white tea FUZE drinks–I still need to eat more… maybe I just need to get grocery shopping figured out.

Biked: 16 miles (yay!) in 1 hour and 40 minutes, averaging 9.6 mph and a max of 17.1 mph… I went way too slow–mainly because I had to keep stopping (it was very dark and I was stopping between lights/blocks). I need to start using the bike path. The only problem is, I don’t think I can ride there in the dark (there are no lights). I should also start in the morning so that I can be energized for the day, and not have to worry about pesky misquitos!!! :[ My goal for tomorrow morning is to bike 15 miles in less than an hour. I’m pretty sure I can do this because I won’t have to keep stopping. After I bike, I hope to run 3 miles, in less than 30 minutes (if I can find my stop watch )… Furthermore, I realized why I’ve been so frustrated today. I will post a blog about this later in the week, as I feel like I need to think about it more and find some inspiring words. So check back for further updates.

 

22 July 2008

Food: Special K w/ strawberries, milk, apple juice, California burgers-again, FUZE drink, chocolate rice crispy bar… hmm, is this healthy? I just feel like I need something more. Any suggestions on how to have a healthier diet?

Biked: 15 miles in 1 hour and 5 minutes (SO close to my goal), averaging 13 mph and a max of 17.9 mph. Today went so much better. I was able to *see* on the bike path and I did not have to stop as often. Not sure if tomorrow is going to be a good day (I have lots of homework). I think I’ll just run a mile tomorrow morning and call it good.

23 July 2008

Food: Special K w/ strawberries, milk, apple juice, 2 chicken Sammies, and being waffle cone Wednesday, I couldn’t pass up a white chocolate ice-cream cone… oh yes, and a green tea FUZE drink- I’m not sure if I have a good diet, but I definitely feel as if I’m eating enough (even though I feel I should eat more). However, It feels like there’s no variety. Hmmm. I guess I’ll have go grocery shopping again.

Ran: 1 mile in a measly 11 minutes. Not only was I sore and tired, but I had trouble breathing. Maybe I should start taking my inhaler before exercising from now on. Actually, I think my acid reflux has something to do with my breathing problems, so I’ll have to set up another doctor’s appointment before school starts. My goal for tomorrow is to run 3 miles in less than 30 minutes. Wish me luck!

 

24 July 2008

Food: LOTS of flax cereal, milk, apple juice, turkey and cheese sandwich; sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich; raspberry julius (yum )… I feel like I ate a lot today, but I probably needed it.

Exercise:

12 Pushups (in a row-I have a long ways to go ^_^)

Ran: 3 miles in 30 min and 57 seconds (SO close to my goal). I still had trouble breathing today. I was trying really hard to run it under 30 minutes, but I was wheezing very heavily the whole time. I need to remember to use my inhaler *before* exercising. But I also want to get my acid reflux under control since my throat burns so often. Hopefully, I can set one up tomorrow. Not sure why my breathing has been so out of whack lately. I guess it could be a multitude of things-allergies, asthma, acid reflux, and possibly being out of shape. :/

P.S. I’m running a triathlon on the 27th! So hopefully I can breathe during the race.

 

25 July 2008

Food: Okay, today wasn’t so great. Mainly because I was tired and there wasn’t much to eat. I ate oatmeal, applejuice, and LOTS of banana bread… Oh well, I’ll do better tomorrow.

Exercise: 20 pushups (much better!) and 55 crunches (yay!)

Note: I rested my aching muscles today so I wouldn’t be so sore for my race on Sunday.

Running in the Rain ^_^

 

I was about to step out the door and realized it was raining. I must admit, I like running in the rain. It cools me down and keeps me motivated. Though, I came back soak ‘n wet! Oh well.