I've never been a fan of home fitness workout videos. Nothing specific against them, I just can't do the moves therefore, I don't like them. I can remember in high school going to a friends house and just watching 8 minute abs. I can remember the first time I saw P90X, just watching it on my couch. It's pitiful I know but I've always been a runner and if I'm not 'running' then I don't feel like I'm working out. I know that this is flawed thinking but it's how I honestly feel. (I feel the same about workout classes but that's for another post).
I would never buy workout videos because of my history but since I'm at my parents and they have it..I thought why not.
So, today was Day 1 of this new adventure. I'm doing the "Lean workout that has more cardio (remember I like running :) ) and less resistance for maximum weight loss".. sounds good enough to me! I didn't do everything to the maximum reps because I kept having to pull myself up from the mat and actually do the moves not just watch them like a tv show :) It's pretty intense using muscles I forgot I had but I'm glad I stuck through it even though it wasn't pretty at times.
I plan on running some during these 90 days but don't want to be so tired and sore for my first day at the new job on Monday so once I get through next week, I'll add that back in. (Unless, I can't take the gorgeous weather we are having and sneak a run in tomorrow)!
How about you, how do you feel about workout videos and fitness programs like P90X?
GYRO,
Sarah
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The update of updates
I've had a major blog hiatus and I'd like that to change! Since my last post a lot has changed.
My husband's job moved us to Columbus, OH (just so happens, my parents live here)! Once that happened there was A LOT to do (put the house on the market, sell the house, find a job, say goodbye to our dear friends, find a new house, etc). We are about half way through that list. I accepted a job in Columbus and will be starting on Monday. I'm so thankful it happened so quickly in this job market! Our house has been on the market for about 45 days, still waiting on a buyer but hopeful for a lead we got yesterday. We have started the process of looking for a new home but enjoying the comforts of living with Mom and Dad (rent free & cable) for the first time since I was 18. A little getting used to but it's kind of fun.
I've run some since this whole process got moving, mostly with GYRO VA. My Mom and I have walked some. I've done some P90X. With this time change and my new job unless I run before I go to work, it seems I'm going to have to find some other options, maybe running with a headlight?! We are also looking at joining a gym, which I haven't actively gone to since college. I'm excited about all the changes but I'm ready to get into a routine especially with exercise and running. I made a commitment to myself to do P90X starting tomorrow, and I'll have to blog about. That way you can hold me accountable, like you did with the marathon, and you'll have something to read :) I'm sure I'll get some runs in too since Dad (the reason GYRO began) has talked about running the Louisville Mini Marathon in April!
So, here is to a new chapter of GYRO and my new commitment to this blog!
GYRO,
Sarah
My husband's job moved us to Columbus, OH (just so happens, my parents live here)! Once that happened there was A LOT to do (put the house on the market, sell the house, find a job, say goodbye to our dear friends, find a new house, etc). We are about half way through that list. I accepted a job in Columbus and will be starting on Monday. I'm so thankful it happened so quickly in this job market! Our house has been on the market for about 45 days, still waiting on a buyer but hopeful for a lead we got yesterday. We have started the process of looking for a new home but enjoying the comforts of living with Mom and Dad (rent free & cable) for the first time since I was 18. A little getting used to but it's kind of fun.
I've run some since this whole process got moving, mostly with GYRO VA. My Mom and I have walked some. I've done some P90X. With this time change and my new job unless I run before I go to work, it seems I'm going to have to find some other options, maybe running with a headlight?! We are also looking at joining a gym, which I haven't actively gone to since college. I'm excited about all the changes but I'm ready to get into a routine especially with exercise and running. I made a commitment to myself to do P90X starting tomorrow, and I'll have to blog about. That way you can hold me accountable, like you did with the marathon, and you'll have something to read :) I'm sure I'll get some runs in too since Dad (the reason GYRO began) has talked about running the Louisville Mini Marathon in April!
So, here is to a new chapter of GYRO and my new commitment to this blog!
GYRO,
Sarah
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hittin' the pavement
Met up with Hannah, Nicki and Wendy at the trail for a Wednesday run. I haven't been planning my running but it just seems to be flowing lately. I got the GYRO text this afternoon and was excited to get out of work on time to get in a few miles--5 to be exact with excellent conversation (even though I talked most of the time ;) ). I felt good. My knee is still a little sore but I did so backwards running that seemed to stretch it out. It sure makes me a little dizzy to be running backwards and talking haha.
It has been quite sometime since I did 21 miles in 4 days :) but I like it! The best part. Steve is back in VA and I'm planning on some outdoor activities for the weekend!
GYRO,
Sarah
It has been quite sometime since I did 21 miles in 4 days :) but I like it! The best part. Steve is back in VA and I'm planning on some outdoor activities for the weekend!
GYRO,
Sarah
Hittin' the pavement
Met up with Hannah, Nicki and Wendy at the trail for a Wednesday run. I haven't been planning my running but it just seems to be flowing lately. I got the GYRO text this afternoon and was excited to get out of work on time to get in a few miles--5 to be exact with excellent conversation (even though I talked most of the time ;) ). I felt good. My knee is still a little sore but I did so backwards running that seemed to stretch it out. It sure makes me a little dizzy to be running backwards and talking haha.
It has been quite sometime since I did 21 miles in 4 days :) but I like it! The best part. Steve is back in VA and I'm planning on some outdoor activities for the weekend!
GYRO,
Sarah
It has been quite sometime since I did 21 miles in 4 days :) but I like it! The best part. Steve is back in VA and I'm planning on some outdoor activities for the weekend!
GYRO,
Sarah
Baby Steps
I have a close friend who has had to take some time off of running because of health reasons. It's been really hard on them. This friend is a super active person, so doing nothing was really hard. They didn't have an energy to exercise but we both knew that running is what they really needed to get them back on their feet. Getting out there is 90% of the battle. I strongly encouraged them to just give it a try even though I knew, it'd be really hard for them because they aren't at the level they were when they had to stop.. it takes time.
There was a time in my life that I couldn't believe me, Sarah, a runner, could not run a mile. It was really depressing. I had taken a hiatus from running and it was hard to believe that someone who had run most of their life was struggling to run a mile. I pushed on. The next day I tried a mile again and slowly added to that. Running takes time to build a base, if you stop for any amount of time, you'll have to take some time to build back up. While training for the marathon, I knew my base would be stronger than ever once finished but I'd have to continue running even if it was only for a couple of miles or a few times a week. Every now and again, people have to take baby steps to reach their goal.
So, here is to my friend..baby steps, doesn't make you a baby it makes you stronger!
GYRO,
Sarah
There was a time in my life that I couldn't believe me, Sarah, a runner, could not run a mile. It was really depressing. I had taken a hiatus from running and it was hard to believe that someone who had run most of their life was struggling to run a mile. I pushed on. The next day I tried a mile again and slowly added to that. Running takes time to build a base, if you stop for any amount of time, you'll have to take some time to build back up. While training for the marathon, I knew my base would be stronger than ever once finished but I'd have to continue running even if it was only for a couple of miles or a few times a week. Every now and again, people have to take baby steps to reach their goal.
So, here is to my friend..baby steps, doesn't make you a baby it makes you stronger!
GYRO,
Sarah
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sprints, 10 miles & 4 miles!
Well it's slightly hard for me to get in and out of my work chair today but that's because I've been given a taste of my own medicine :)
Last Monday (the 11th) I met my friend Hannah at the high school track for a good ole' fashion pole workout (called poles but really just 100's) We did it like this 200,300,400,500,600,500,400,300,200 with a 100 meter walk in between. It was a great workout..I felt it in my abs and I felt so good after the workout. I'm looking forward to adding more track workouts into my routine.. see a little known fact..I was a track star in high school. A sprinter at that. We were #2 in the state for the 4x100 and I was leadoff! It was fun..but distance hasn't always been my thing.
On Sunday, Nicki and her husband Mathis would be running 10 miles for their long run of the week (they are training for the Disney Marathon in January). We are relocating to Columbus, Ohio in the next few weeks and our house had an open house on Sunday so I asked if I could join for 3 or 4 miles.. I should have known better. I ran the whole 10 with her. Mathis went ahead and besides being thirsty I felt great until mile 8. I hit a huge wall. I couldn't wait to finish and my legs and knees were beginning to hurt. I still can't believe I can just up and run 10 miles (Thank you marathon training). I was soo sore and tired on Sunday night but so glad I did it!
On Monday, the GYRO group ran (Hannah, Nicki, Jess. St. and myself). We ran 4 miles. WHAT WAS I THINKING?! It was a beautiful night and I just really enjoyed talking and stretching my legs out. However, today my knee is REALLY sore and I'm thinking I need some new shoes. I normally keep pretty good track of the mileage on them but I did get them in March so I'm thinking a new pair is overdue.
I love running and I can't wait to walk it all off tonight :)
GYRO,
Sarah
Last Monday (the 11th) I met my friend Hannah at the high school track for a good ole' fashion pole workout (called poles but really just 100's) We did it like this 200,300,400,500,600,500,400,300,200 with a 100 meter walk in between. It was a great workout..I felt it in my abs and I felt so good after the workout. I'm looking forward to adding more track workouts into my routine.. see a little known fact..I was a track star in high school. A sprinter at that. We were #2 in the state for the 4x100 and I was leadoff! It was fun..but distance hasn't always been my thing.
On Sunday, Nicki and her husband Mathis would be running 10 miles for their long run of the week (they are training for the Disney Marathon in January). We are relocating to Columbus, Ohio in the next few weeks and our house had an open house on Sunday so I asked if I could join for 3 or 4 miles.. I should have known better. I ran the whole 10 with her. Mathis went ahead and besides being thirsty I felt great until mile 8. I hit a huge wall. I couldn't wait to finish and my legs and knees were beginning to hurt. I still can't believe I can just up and run 10 miles (Thank you marathon training). I was soo sore and tired on Sunday night but so glad I did it!
On Monday, the GYRO group ran (Hannah, Nicki, Jess. St. and myself). We ran 4 miles. WHAT WAS I THINKING?! It was a beautiful night and I just really enjoyed talking and stretching my legs out. However, today my knee is REALLY sore and I'm thinking I need some new shoes. I normally keep pretty good track of the mileage on them but I did get them in March so I'm thinking a new pair is overdue.
I love running and I can't wait to walk it all off tonight :)
GYRO,
Sarah
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sometimes you just have to MOVE
So today it's official. It's been over a year since the marathon.. it's pretty depressing but at the same time ok. I swore I wouldn't let myself go but when you don't make running a priority it quickly gets away from you. Now, I've run and I'd say I'm in shape (I could run 10 miles today if need be) BUT, I'm not in training shape. I eat crap. Lots of crap and that has to stop because I'm not burning the same amount of calories. I also don't stay hydrated. There was a time in my life that soda was NEVER an option and I need to go back to that. I also NEVER ate fast food. Definitely need to go back to that rule!
But, today was a new beginning. Today was a start. I've drank plenty of water and walked 40 minutes through the hills of Blacksburg with Jessica. Tomorrow is a chance to do even better. Running is great and I've always been a fan but sometimes you just have to move weather that comes in runs, walks jumpping jacks, whatever...just get up and go!
GYRO MOVE,
Sarah
But, today was a new beginning. Today was a start. I've drank plenty of water and walked 40 minutes through the hills of Blacksburg with Jessica. Tomorrow is a chance to do even better. Running is great and I've always been a fan but sometimes you just have to move weather that comes in runs, walks jumpping jacks, whatever...just get up and go!
Sarah
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