Today was a cross-training day. I don't want any overuse injuries to throw my training plan off. I need to limit the running to every other day for now. Eventually I can go 4-5 days a week.
Using google walking maps to map my route, I just did approximately 2.2 miles or so for about 25-27 minutes of fast paced nordic walking. The temperature is in the low 50s and a bit breezy. Lots of sun...pretty nice overall.
It is nice to have today's workout out of the way. Tomorrow it is back to running.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Training Update
It has been a while since I have posted. We haven't been able to hike the past couple of weekends because the weather has been too wet and cool. Rain, wind and cooler temps. Of course today, Monday, it is beautiful. Back to work so here comes the sun. But that is ok. There is always 'after' work to play.
So today I went on my longest training run yet. I changed up my timing a little. I decreased my walk time from 3:00 minutes to 2:30 and kept my run time the same (2:30). I had scheduled 6 intervals on my Garmin, but when the buzzer went off I was still energetic and wanted to keep going. I started the timer again and went another few laps. So today's total is 4.3 miles. My total time was 57:17. My first 5 minutes and .3 miles was a casual walk for a good warm-up, which I too often neglect to do. So I want to subtract that 3 tenths of a mile and 5 minutes from my overall time to see just what I did as far as the interval training goes. Looks like I went an even 4 miles in 52 minutes.
So if I stick to my training plan, this was my long run for the week. The rest of this week I will concentrate on trying to increase my run interval to 3:00 minutes while leaving my walk interval at 2:30. I want to run longer than I walk. I also have to keep in mind that I have a long ways to go and do not want to jump ahead of schedule and injure myself.
So today I went on my longest training run yet. I changed up my timing a little. I decreased my walk time from 3:00 minutes to 2:30 and kept my run time the same (2:30). I had scheduled 6 intervals on my Garmin, but when the buzzer went off I was still energetic and wanted to keep going. I started the timer again and went another few laps. So today's total is 4.3 miles. My total time was 57:17. My first 5 minutes and .3 miles was a casual walk for a good warm-up, which I too often neglect to do. So I want to subtract that 3 tenths of a mile and 5 minutes from my overall time to see just what I did as far as the interval training goes. Looks like I went an even 4 miles in 52 minutes.
So if I stick to my training plan, this was my long run for the week. The rest of this week I will concentrate on trying to increase my run interval to 3:00 minutes while leaving my walk interval at 2:30. I want to run longer than I walk. I also have to keep in mind that I have a long ways to go and do not want to jump ahead of schedule and injure myself.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Nordic Walking
I almost forgot, today was the first day I used my new trekking poles for a nordic walk during my lunch time at work. Went about 20 minutes along the lake shore path. It definitely adds to a walking workout. Well worth it.
If I can do this everyday and then my run 4 to 5 times a week, my endurance should dramatically increase. Can't wait to see how I feel at the end of summer. Off to a good start already.
I just reviewed my training log and see that I have done my run/walk interval training 12 times over the past three weeks. It is easier already.
If I can do this everyday and then my run 4 to 5 times a week, my endurance should dramatically increase. Can't wait to see how I feel at the end of summer. Off to a good start already.
I just reviewed my training log and see that I have done my run/walk interval training 12 times over the past three weeks. It is easier already.
Windy weekend
We wanted to hike in Blue Mound State Park on this past Saturday, but it was cold and windy. Just went for a walk around the park a little, had a picnic, took a few photos, came home.
Went for a run instead of hiking. I did my usual interval training on Saturday, Monday and today. Today's felt pretty good. Here is the data from today's after work outing. It was 70 degrees and sunny.
Went for a run instead of hiking. I did my usual interval training on Saturday, Monday and today. Today's felt pretty good. Here is the data from today's after work outing. It was 70 degrees and sunny.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Bicycle ride
I guess since I plan to bike on some state trails this season I really should get out my bike and make sure I remember how to ride. After Glenn got it in riding condition for me (air in the tires, oil on the chain, tighten up the mirror and whatever other magic he does) I took it for a brief spin tonight. 20 minutes and 3.71 miles...kind of pathetic but it was my first ride of the year...actually my first ride in a few years.
Everything I have been reading about training for running, or in my case, jogging, cross training is important. Biking, swimming, weight-training. I have my work cut out for me. Should be a good summer.
Everything I have been reading about training for running, or in my case, jogging, cross training is important. Biking, swimming, weight-training. I have my work cut out for me. Should be a good summer.
Walk at Work
Just did a quick 20 minute walk outside. The temperature is currently 75 degrees. A bit warm to walk in a long-sleeve shirt and long pants. But it felt good anyway. I didn't have my gps watch with me, but based on my average pace from previous walks, I am guessing this walk was right around 1.6-1.7 miles. Ok, back to work.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Fitness Team Captain
One of the nice things about working within the health sciences community on campus is that they really support and encourage health & fitness. There is a program that takes place each year that I am taking part in this time around. The program is Spring Training Finishing Fit and I volunteered to be the team captain for the team that any of my colleagues can join. So far I have gotten 13 people to join my team. Amazing since I was expecting/hoping for at least 3 people to join me due to the minimum requirement of 4 per team.
The program is a 6 week introduction to fitness. It is all about aerobics. People can choose one of the following five goals:
As the team captain, I will collect everyone's fitness logs and submit the team results, as well as send out encouragement and reminders. I have a few ideas that will hopefully help people meet their goals. Of course I have to meet my own!
The program runs from April 19 - May 30.
The program is a 6 week introduction to fitness. It is all about aerobics. People can choose one of the following five goals:
- walk 10,000 steps as measured by a pedometer
- 30 minutes of aerobic exercise
- 45 minutes of aerobic exercise
- 60 minutes of aerobic exercise
- 90 minutes of aerobic exercise
As the team captain, I will collect everyone's fitness logs and submit the team results, as well as send out encouragement and reminders. I have a few ideas that will hopefully help people meet their goals. Of course I have to meet my own!
The program runs from April 19 - May 30.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Walking and jogging
I am only going to post a weekly update as to how my training for the 5k is coming along. I plan to walk every day and run/walk every other day.
Even though I record everything with my Garmin GPS, I will only put links here occasionally, like today. The temperature for today's outing was about 68 or so. I feel pretty good about today's distance and time.
Even though I record everything with my Garmin GPS, I will only put links here occasionally, like today. The temperature for today's outing was about 68 or so. I feel pretty good about today's distance and time.
New Glarus Woods State Park
April 10, 2010
New Glarus Woods State Park is just a few miles south of the village of New Glarus. It has a small campground and several hiking trails. The temperature for our hike was around 58 degrees.
View more photos or check out the route, distance, time, etc.
New Glarus Woods State Park is just a few miles south of the village of New Glarus. It has a small campground and several hiking trails. The temperature for our hike was around 58 degrees.
View more photos or check out the route, distance, time, etc.
Devil's Lake State Park
April 2, 2010
Devil's Lake State Park has got to be one of the most beautiful state parks in the entire midwest. There are several hiking trails at this park, with the most popular being either the East Bluff or the West Bluff, with the east being the more difficult of the two.
We chose to do the West Bluff for our first adventure in Devil's Lake in several years. The temperature was around 70 degrees, which is above average for early April in WI.
View more images here or if you would like to see the route, distance, time, etc, click here.
Devil's Lake State Park has got to be one of the most beautiful state parks in the entire midwest. There are several hiking trails at this park, with the most popular being either the East Bluff or the West Bluff, with the east being the more difficult of the two.
We chose to do the West Bluff for our first adventure in Devil's Lake in several years. The temperature was around 70 degrees, which is above average for early April in WI.
View more images here or if you would like to see the route, distance, time, etc, click here.
Learning to jog
April 1, 2010
My goal is to be able to complete a 5k on July 3 by continuously jogging without any walking. I plan to enter the Slow Pokes for Strokes fundraising 5k.
Here is my first effort, as recorded by my Garmin Forerunner.
My goal is to be able to complete a 5k on July 3 by continuously jogging without any walking. I plan to enter the Slow Pokes for Strokes fundraising 5k.
Here is my first effort, as recorded by my Garmin Forerunner.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Natural Bridge State Park
March 31, 2010
Once again the temperature was above average for this time of year, it was right around 60 degrees for our hike through Natural Bridge.
I had never even heard of this state park even though it is less than 60 miles from where I live. We recently purchased a book called 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Madison. Apparently there are a lot of nice parks and hiking trails nearby. I guess we will have plenty of choices for our next trail hike.
Just beginning the hike. Looks pretty easy at this point, but the trail does have some pretty good hills.
That's me standing near the sandstone bridge for which the park gets its name. View more photos or the data I collected using my Garmin Forerunner.
Once again the temperature was above average for this time of year, it was right around 60 degrees for our hike through Natural Bridge.
I had never even heard of this state park even though it is less than 60 miles from where I live. We recently purchased a book called 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Madison. Apparently there are a lot of nice parks and hiking trails nearby. I guess we will have plenty of choices for our next trail hike.
Just beginning the hike. Looks pretty easy at this point, but the trail does have some pretty good hills.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Picnic Point
March 28, 2010
We walked on the Picnic Point path. Nice day for March. A little windy, but nice temps.
Although I guess with all the ice washed up on shore it doesn't look all that nice, but it is in the 60s. Really.
For more photos of Picnic Point and Cherokee Marsh
Although I guess with all the ice washed up on shore it doesn't look all that nice, but it is in the 60s. Really.
Cherokee Marsh
2010
It is within this blog that I will track the activities my husband and I will do over the course of the year. I will include hiking, biking, kayaking, motorcycling, rollerblading, etc.
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