Miles:
461 total / 35 in 2013
Goal:

Want to increase my running mileage Also want to get healthier in general, and lose at least 20 pounds

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  • 2 miles
  • 02:00 time
  • 265 calories
  • 3 workouts
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  1. FIT
    Gym 01:00

    Worked pretty much every muscle, with weights and body-weight exercises. Made a feeble attempt at some sprints afterwards, but really didn't have anything left.

  2. FIT
    Gym/track 01:00

    Kettle ball torture for the back and legs, one mile jog, sprints. Was a super sexy puddle by the end.

  3. RUN
    2 mi

    Slow and painful... But done all the same. :-> Hoping that it gives me a bit of energy today - really tired.

    • Cassie
      Cassie

      Sorry to hear it wasn't great--good job getting it done though!

      5 days ago Like

    • Elissa M.
      Elissa M.

      Thanks! I *really* didn't want to go this morning, then I remembered that I have never regretted a workout. :-)

      5 days ago Like

  4. FIT
    Gym/track 01:00

    Shoulders today (always tough with the frozen left shoulder), then hamstring curls on the ball. Ouch. Did intervals on the track, and wish I had timed it, because it felt fast.

    • Heidi L S.
      Heidi L S.

      Good job Elissa! What re hamstring curls on the ball?

      17 days ago Like1 person

    • Elissa M.
      Elissa M.

      You lay on your back with your arms straight by your side, put your feet on the center of a large ball about two fists apart, then lift your butt up (think bridge pose in yoga), then - keeping your butt up- bend your knees and pull the ball in with your feet. Killer.

      16 days ago Like

    • Cassie
      Cassie

      Awesome! I love this post--great job, Elissa!

      16 days ago Like1 person

  5. FIT
    Gym/track 01:00

    Mixed bag of torture: squats, back, chest, shoulders, abs. Then intervals on the track.

    • Heidi L S.
      Heidi L S.

      Rock star! I went to the doctor this morning, I have not dropped a pound! I can't believe it .....so frustrating.

      19 days ago Like

    • Elissa M.
      Elissa M.

      There's a fb post coming from me about that: I haven't either. I had my trainer measure me because the scale is a shitty form of measurement. Don't do it!!! It has driven me crazy for the past two years and I have HAD it. You are doing a great job, and all your hard work means that you can play soccer with Morgan, and show her the right way to stay healthy.

      19 days ago Like1 person

    • Heidi L S.
      Heidi L S.

      Absolutely Elissa, my running shows her how to be a healthy person, and I KNOW my body is different and more toned and in better shape than it was when I was 50 pounds lighter (pre baby) and not exercising. That scale is MEAN.

      19 days ago Like1 person

  6. RUN
    4 mi 00:48 12:00 pace

    First two miles felt good... then the legs seized up, no doubt still pissed off at me for the walking lunges I made them do on Wednesday. Was determined to see the number "4," though (ins... read more

  7. FIT
    Gym/track 01:00

    Incline bench press, lunges, squats, back muscle workout. Then sprints, which were painful but oddly satisfying.

  8. FIT
    Gym 00:40

    Series of 9 exercises that completely kicked my butt. Trainer was out for blood. :->

    • Cassie
      Cassie

      I always hate them during and love them after for that! Way to go, Elissa!

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

  9. RUN
    Brendan's Hill 2.4 mi 00:26 10:45 pace

    "Shipping Up to Boston" got me through the last bit of this run. Not a bad pace for me, especially given the huge hill, so I'll take it.

  10. FIT
    Gym/track 2 mi

    Bench presses and other chest/back weights, plus core exercises. Then 2 miles on the track, which were more of a struggle than I thought they'd be. I have to get back out on the road more often.

  11. FIT
    Gym 01:00

    Leg torture today. Multiple sets of walking lunges, squats, and a host of other exercises that worked every single muscle in my legs. A bit of abs snd lower back to round it out, then a brief jog t... read more

    • Heidi L S.
      Heidi L S.

      Good job my friend. I need to do the lunges..

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Elissa M.
      Elissa M.

      Thanks! They really do work. Make sure you get someone to take a look at your form. When my trainer fixed mine, the lunges were more stable and more effective.

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Cassie
      Cassie

      Great job, Elissa!

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

  12. FIT
    Gym 01:00

    Shoulders, back, and abs today; then time on the elliptical. Got my butt kicked.

  13. RUN
    Brendan's Hill 3 mi

    Slow, painful run that included a monster hill. Had to walk the worst of it. Note to self: suck it up and hit the road every now and then in the Winter.

  14. RUN
    Flavell 2 mi

    Trying to increase the number of workouts per week, and so far it's a rough adjustment. Not speedy at all, but.... Miles in the bank, miles in the bank.

    • Heidi L S.
      Heidi L S. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      2 miles is good....I am still working my way back to that and beyond. :-)

      about 1 month ago

  15. FIT
    Gym/elliptical 01:00

    Super set of biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, and chest. Then abs and intervals on the elliptical. This one's gonna hurt tomorrow.

  16. FIT
    Gym/track 01:00

    Worked chest muscles today. Ooof. Did bench presses and felt like a bad a$$. Then sprints. Double ooof.

  17. RUN
    Flavell 2.7 mi

    First day back on the road, and it felt about as bad as I thought it would. Was nice to be out in the sunshine, but performance-wise this one is in the category of "Well, at least I didn'... read more

  18. FIT
    YMCA 00:45

    Felt horrible from the first weight lifted. Followed by a painful and slow (10:23) mile. Then a handful of sprints just to punish myself a bit further. Yea, one if *those* workouts. We'll try ... read more

  19. RUN
    Track 2 mi

    Sore all over today, so weight lifting was short. Two miles on the track were ok. Not exactly blazing speed, but done. Hitting the road this Spring will be interesting after a winter of shorter dis... read more

  20. FIT
    Gym/track 01:00

    Shoulders, triceps today. Then a painful mile that seemed faster than the 10:20 it was, then sprints.