I am an ordinary Mom, Daughter, Sister, Wife, and Friend. I enjoy exercising and doing all I can to feel good every day. My goal is to maintain a healthy lifestyle through the support and encouragement of others. I hope to motivate by taking some time to focus on ourselves and the things that keep us healthy and happy.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Marathon Week - 26.2 Miles to go!

Christmas is over... the belly button is healing. I can run, but weights are still a little iffy, so this week's challenge for Ryan and I is to RUN! Get that ick of the holiday out.

Jenny - 145.5
Day 1: Mon 12/27 - 3.9 miles in 35 minutes (22.3 miles to go)
Day 2: Tues 12/28 - 4.2 miles in 36 minutes (18.1 miles to go)
Day 3: Wed 12/29 - 3.9 miles in 45 mins (14.2 miles to go)
Day 4: Thurs 12/30 - 2.2 miles in 40 mins (12 miles to go)
Day 5: Fri 12/31 - 4.6 miles in 46 minutes ( 7.4 miles to go)
Day 6: Sat 1/1 - 4.7 miles in 45 minutes (2.7 miles to go)
Day 7: Sun 1/2 -2.7 miles in 23 mins (yippee!)
Notes: Started Lose It on the Ipod.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Treadmill Info

Treadmill Mile Per Hour Setting -
Equivalent Pace Per Mile
5 - 12 minute miles
5.2 - 11:32 minute miles
5.4 - 11:07 minute miles
5.6 - 10:43 minute miles
5.8 - 10:21 minute miles
6 - 10:00 minute miles
6.2 - 9:41 minute miles
6.4 - 9:23 minute miles
6.6 - 9:05 minute miles
6.8 - 8:49 minute miles
7.0 - 8:34 minute miles
7.2 - 8:20 minute miles
7.4 - 8:06 minute miles
7.6 - 7:54 minute miles
7.8 - 7:42 minute miles
8 - 7:30 minute miles
8.2 7:19 minute miles
8.4 - 7:09 minute miles
8.6 - 6:59 minute miles
8.8 - 6:49 minute miles
9 - 6:40 minute miles
9.2 - 6:31 minute miles
9.4 - 6:23 minute miles
9.6 - 6:15 minute miles
9.8 - 6:07 minute miles
10 - 6:00 minute miles

A Strictly Cardio Workout

50 minutes
(move as quick as you can from machine to machine/mat)

Treadmill : (20 mins)
4 mins - 4.0 speed / 4.0 incline
16 mins - 7.4 speed / 0.0 incline (2 miles)

Find a mat : (5 mins)
30 seconds push ups / 30 seconds crunches (repeat 5 times)

Stair Climber : (10 mins)
10 mins: Level 12 - Random (or hills)

Find a mat : (5 mins)
30 seconds push ups / 30 seconds crunches (repeat 5 times)

Treadmill : (10 mins)
6 mins - 7.6 speed / 0.0 incline
4 mins - 3.0 speed / 4.0 incline