Well a lot can be said about Day 6. Today's routine, Cardio Plyometric, was a repeat from Tuesday routine. The first 30 days of Insanity you repeat a series of exercises: Cardio Plyometrics, Cardio Power & Resistance, Cardio Recovery & Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs, followed up with rest day. Every two weeks, on a Monday, the FIT test is performed to see how much improvement has been made. Since the series of routine will be the same for the next 21 days we will not bore you to death with a daily write-up. However, we will post our FIT results as we take them.
Not only was this Day 6, but it was the completion of the first week of Insanity. Tomorrow, Day 7 is a rest day.
Steve and I also did Cardio Abs since we missed it yesterday. Not one old fashion situp or crunch is done on this video, which was really nice.
Finally, it was such a beautiful day out that we decided to also take a run. Steve ran 3 miles, while Sherri came in at a little under two miles, 1.85 miles. Sherri can already tell her Cardio hast vastly improved.
Well that is all for now. Stay tuned...
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
3.1 miles - 32 minutes 35 seconds
Training Day 11
Today could not have been more beautiful. It was around 7pm this evening and the temperature was hovering around the mid 70's. The sun was shining and the slight breeze off the water was warm. Ah.... just the way Sherri likes it!
With the weather being perfect, Sherri decided to head out for a run. This would be her first attempt at 3.0 miles. The run took her a little longer than she wanted it to; she clocked in at 32 minutes and 35 seconds.
The one thing Sherri is beginning to realize is that she has to, has to, has to, learn how to properly fuel her body throughout the day, and before her run! When she doesn't give her body the needed calories (energy), she fails to perform at her best. The body must have enough internal resources to pull from so it can exert the energy required to complete the activity set before it. She knows what she needs to do, but she just doesn't always DO IT!! [Stupid is as Stupid does]
Sherri is looking at two more training days before race week - which is just a week away. Yikes!
Update on Steve: His leg is still bothering him and it appears he can tweak it pretty easily. So with that said, he will not be attempting to run until race day and even then, we will have to see.
A Sharing Moment:
What do you all eat to fuel your body before a run?
Today could not have been more beautiful. It was around 7pm this evening and the temperature was hovering around the mid 70's. The sun was shining and the slight breeze off the water was warm. Ah.... just the way Sherri likes it!
With the weather being perfect, Sherri decided to head out for a run. This would be her first attempt at 3.0 miles. The run took her a little longer than she wanted it to; she clocked in at 32 minutes and 35 seconds.
The one thing Sherri is beginning to realize is that she has to, has to, has to, learn how to properly fuel her body throughout the day, and before her run! When she doesn't give her body the needed calories (energy), she fails to perform at her best. The body must have enough internal resources to pull from so it can exert the energy required to complete the activity set before it. She knows what she needs to do, but she just doesn't always DO IT!! [Stupid is as Stupid does]
Sherri is looking at two more training days before race week - which is just a week away. Yikes!
Update on Steve: His leg is still bothering him and it appears he can tweak it pretty easily. So with that said, he will not be attempting to run until race day and even then, we will have to see.
A Sharing Moment:
What do you all eat to fuel your body before a run?
Saturday, July 21, 2012
2.08 miles - 19 minutes 13 seconds
Training Day 8
The morning started out with RAIN - should we be surprised? Yes and No. Yes, because the weatherman said we were to have sunshine, and no, because this is Whidbey and the weather can be unpredictable at times.
So we pushed off our run to the evening. Thankfully, the rain stopped and the clouds for the most part blew away. The temperature was nice, but the breeze was a bit on the heavier side. All in all, another great evening for a run.
Sherri had to run again by herself. Steve is nursing his calf and lateral meniscus. He tweaked it while playing in the snow up at Mt. Baker.
Tonight, we changed up the route. Sherri was able to run 2.08 miles in 19 minutes 13 seconds; shaving 1:08 off Thursday's time. She is pretty excited about this, since she was trying for a 20 minute run.
Our next T-Day is set for Tuesday. Hopefully, Steve will have had enough time to recover; otherwise, he may not be able to run until race day.
The morning started out with RAIN - should we be surprised? Yes and No. Yes, because the weatherman said we were to have sunshine, and no, because this is Whidbey and the weather can be unpredictable at times.
So we pushed off our run to the evening. Thankfully, the rain stopped and the clouds for the most part blew away. The temperature was nice, but the breeze was a bit on the heavier side. All in all, another great evening for a run.
Sherri had to run again by herself. Steve is nursing his calf and lateral meniscus. He tweaked it while playing in the snow up at Mt. Baker.
Tonight, we changed up the route. Sherri was able to run 2.08 miles in 19 minutes 13 seconds; shaving 1:08 off Thursday's time. She is pretty excited about this, since she was trying for a 20 minute run.
Our next T-Day is set for Tuesday. Hopefully, Steve will have had enough time to recover; otherwise, he may not be able to run until race day.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
2.0 miles - 20 minutes 58 seconds
Training Day 6
Today's run proved that having a running partner is most helpful and needful. Having a running partner,(or coach in Sherri's case), gives her the drive she needs to push a little harder and a little further. As you might have guessed, Steve and Sherri did not get to run together today.
Sherri set out for a 2.0 mile run earlier this evening. There was a slight breeze and the temperature outside was right around 70 degrees. A beautiful evening indeed.
Unfortunately, Sherri really struggled with the hills as she just didn't have the inward drive to run up them. Usually, when she hits these hills Steve is ahead of her, and that's when she focuses on his feet and speed. However,tonight there were no feet to focus on.
Between running the straight paths and walking some of the inclines Sherri finished the 2.0 miles in 20 minutes 58 seconds.
The next run is set for Thursday; where she hopes to better her time.
Today's run proved that having a running partner is most helpful and needful. Having a running partner,(or coach in Sherri's case), gives her the drive she needs to push a little harder and a little further. As you might have guessed, Steve and Sherri did not get to run together today.
Sherri set out for a 2.0 mile run earlier this evening. There was a slight breeze and the temperature outside was right around 70 degrees. A beautiful evening indeed.
Unfortunately, Sherri really struggled with the hills as she just didn't have the inward drive to run up them. Usually, when she hits these hills Steve is ahead of her, and that's when she focuses on his feet and speed. However,tonight there were no feet to focus on.
Between running the straight paths and walking some of the inclines Sherri finished the 2.0 miles in 20 minutes 58 seconds.
The next run is set for Thursday; where she hopes to better her time.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
1.8 miles - 18 minutes 32 seconds
Training Day 5
We are so glad to report that we actually got our run in today. After the storms we had over the last 24-36 hours, we were not sure if the day was going to be sunny at all. Yes, the thunder, lightening, and rain has stopped. The skies were blue, the wind was breezy, and the temperature hovered around the mid 60's. We praise God for another beautiful day on Whidbey!
Our goal this afternoon was to run 2.0 miles. Unfortunately, we ran 1.8 miles before Steve's lower quad and upper calf started cramping. We completed the 2.0 run/walk in 20 minutes 42 seconds.
Although we had to walk the last part of the run, we ended up running the 1.8 miles in 18 minutes 32 seconds. We would really like to make the 2.0 mile run in 20 minutes the next time we try.
So tomorrow is a rest day (from running), which will be good(and necessary)for Steve. He will need to let his leg relax and repair itself properly.
It is hard to believe that there are only 11 training days left before the race. So with that in mind, the next three training days will be focused on running 2.0 miles and improving our time.
We are so glad to report that we actually got our run in today. After the storms we had over the last 24-36 hours, we were not sure if the day was going to be sunny at all. Yes, the thunder, lightening, and rain has stopped. The skies were blue, the wind was breezy, and the temperature hovered around the mid 60's. We praise God for another beautiful day on Whidbey!
Our goal this afternoon was to run 2.0 miles. Unfortunately, we ran 1.8 miles before Steve's lower quad and upper calf started cramping. We completed the 2.0 run/walk in 20 minutes 42 seconds.
Although we had to walk the last part of the run, we ended up running the 1.8 miles in 18 minutes 32 seconds. We would really like to make the 2.0 mile run in 20 minutes the next time we try.
So tomorrow is a rest day (from running), which will be good(and necessary)for Steve. He will need to let his leg relax and repair itself properly.
It is hard to believe that there are only 11 training days left before the race. So with that in mind, the next three training days will be focused on running 2.0 miles and improving our time.
1.6 miles - 16 minutes 43 seconds
Training Day 4
Talk about a day where Sherri needed motivation to get out the door. The weather outside consisted of mild temperatures and a thick marine layer. So much so that the trees were dripping water droplets and the air you breathed was saturated with moisture.
Nevertheless, Steve was determined to get us out there and make the run happen and we did! Steve was also right about us not always being able to improve our speed every time we go out for a run. We ran another 1.6 miles and ended up coming in at 16 minutes 43 seconds.
Even after just running a few times we can tell there are many factors involved in how well you run. Obviously, how you feel is one factor (i.e. mental attitude, physical ailments, rest, proper fuel, etc.). Another factor, which is sometimes overlooked, is outdoor conditions (humidity, time of day, temperature, weather, climate, etc.).
We are pretty sure our time was slower due to climate conditions. We kept pretty good time up front, but by the end of the run, we had given all that we could; especially, since we were up against some wind and heavy moisture. In addition to the elements, Sherri felt a little bit of discomfort in her upper leg, which caused her to take it a little easier. She wanted to be able to complete the run without injury.
So, on Saturday we plan to run 2 miles. Hopefully, the weather will be nice!
Talk about a day where Sherri needed motivation to get out the door. The weather outside consisted of mild temperatures and a thick marine layer. So much so that the trees were dripping water droplets and the air you breathed was saturated with moisture.
Nevertheless, Steve was determined to get us out there and make the run happen and we did! Steve was also right about us not always being able to improve our speed every time we go out for a run. We ran another 1.6 miles and ended up coming in at 16 minutes 43 seconds.
Even after just running a few times we can tell there are many factors involved in how well you run. Obviously, how you feel is one factor (i.e. mental attitude, physical ailments, rest, proper fuel, etc.). Another factor, which is sometimes overlooked, is outdoor conditions (humidity, time of day, temperature, weather, climate, etc.).
We are pretty sure our time was slower due to climate conditions. We kept pretty good time up front, but by the end of the run, we had given all that we could; especially, since we were up against some wind and heavy moisture. In addition to the elements, Sherri felt a little bit of discomfort in her upper leg, which caused her to take it a little easier. She wanted to be able to complete the run without injury.
So, on Saturday we plan to run 2 miles. Hopefully, the weather will be nice!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
1- mile, 11 minutes 04 seconds
Training Day 1:
The morning was a bit overcast as it had rained most of the night. The mist was rising from the ground and there was a slight breeze to contend with as we began our run. Steve said the conditions were ideal for a morning run.
Steve has suffered some calf injuries, so this has been his first run in several years. He took it slow and steady and encouraged his wife all along the way. There were many times he could have picked up his speed and had a faster time overall, but he didn't.
Sherri is pretty sure the 11.04 minute mile run is not a record breaker by any stretch of the imagination, but for her personal record, it's her best run. This was her first 1-mile, non-stop, run ever and she is excited that she made it through it.
Tomorrow we will do some cardio and ab work and then on Thursday we will do our second 1-mile run.
The morning was a bit overcast as it had rained most of the night. The mist was rising from the ground and there was a slight breeze to contend with as we began our run. Steve said the conditions were ideal for a morning run.
Steve has suffered some calf injuries, so this has been his first run in several years. He took it slow and steady and encouraged his wife all along the way. There were many times he could have picked up his speed and had a faster time overall, but he didn't.
Sherri is pretty sure the 11.04 minute mile run is not a record breaker by any stretch of the imagination, but for her personal record, it's her best run. This was her first 1-mile, non-stop, run ever and she is excited that she made it through it.
Tomorrow we will do some cardio and ab work and then on Thursday we will do our second 1-mile run.
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