A while ago I posted about our new treadmill (Epic 705). We have had it for a few weeks no and I have gone on a few walks.
Over the weekend I have the opportunity to participate in the GW Classic. I got up early on a Sunday, 5:30am to be exact. I got all my items together and headed out to door to drive to my friend's house. I had never been to her house and got hopelessly lost. She had to leave her house at 7:45 to walk over to the starting area. I never made it. I got home around 8:30 (yes I left my house at 6:45). I was so frustrated and upset with myself and with Google Maps. They gave me bad directions. I went back and doubled checked to be sure. Still bad directions. I went to sleep for a bit and then I got up and did a 5k on my treadmill.
It was mind blowing how horribly awful and out of shape I am. I ran for about the first 4 minutes. Then I had to alternate between walking and jogging to finish the 5k. It took longer to finish than I'd like to admit. It was a good kick in the bum though. I see how badly my cardio activity has slowed down due to my lounging lifestyle. I plan to do much more activity and get that 5k time under 30 minutes. I have used the C25k in the past and it has worked wonderfully for me. For those that don't know what it is, it is a program called Couch to 5k. It is a 9 week training program to help give you that jump start you may need.
I have also been doing Bikram Yoga. I am really enjoying it. I have tried it a few times before and had horrific experiences, but I see now that it was due to the instructor making the experience unenjoyable. I have found a great studio near my office that I can go to on the way home and it isn't a bad drive if I go home first and then come back out to it.
Keep working out any way you can!
scarfoot
working on me
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
new purchase coming today!
The Epic 705, our new treadmill! |
Currently we have a spin bike, which I enjoy, but hubby does not. The spin bike will remain upstairs and the treadmill will be on the main level. I can't wait to get it today! Hubby is home and will get it all set up. So ready for this!
We also found a cool 5k in a few weeks near us www.prisonbreak5k.com . We are signing up with a few friends. It should be a great experience and good test of where I am fitness wise.
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