Yesterday marked the start of week 2 of my running program, so I'd like to take a moment and fill you in on how it's going!
((Key - Run 1 minute Walk 2 minutes, 6 times = R1 W2 - 6))
Day 1 - OK, I'll be honest here... I was in CT the day I was suposed to start this running program, so I was a bad girl and skipped day 1. BUT day 2 of the program was the same as day 1, so I picked up on Thursday.
Day 2 (R1 W2 - 6) - went super well!!! It felt great to get my blood pumping... and man was it. I realize that it has been far to long since I have done any cardio exercise, and I suffered for that a bit during day 1. I'd like to think that part of the reason I was so tried is because running around a track does take more energy than running on a treadmill. Also, it was great having a friend there with me. You see I can be very persuasive, and convinced her to begin the program with me! After we finished, she turned to me and said, "I wouldn't have come if it weren't for you." I replied, "I would have stuck to the time intervals and finished strong if it weren't for you." So, its true what they say about working out with someone, it really does provide an extra boost of motivation!
Day 3 (R1 W1 -10) - I was a little nervous going into this one. My running buddy was unable to make it, so I decided to hit the treadmill. I picked out a prime spot in front of a TV where ABC news was on, plugged in my head phones and as the 6:00pm news began so did I. 20 minutes FLEW by! I did a few minutes of cool down, then decided to work my arms on the machines. Overall, GREAT day.
Day 4 (R2 W2 -5) - Again I ran on the treadmill, my running buddy back at my side. I watched the news again (it is fun knowing I am caught up on all the latest news). The gym was packed, so Jen and I were quite sweaty by the end of the run, which made me feel even better. I felt like I had sweat out all of the sugars and fats. After working my biceps and triceps I stretched and hurried back to my apartment to watch LOST =) ((great episode))
After getting back into the workout swing I have found that I want to eat healthier. My body and mind say NO THANKS to greasy or fatty/sugary foods! SWEET. It definitely makes a difference I have given up chocolate for lent; I am a chocoholic. So today for lunch I made a HUGE salad full of leafy greens and topped with pine nuts.
That's it for now. Until next time, enjoy this weather!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
On your mark, get set... GO!
Under Armour Running Shoes
Today I went to Dick's with my mom, on a mission to find a pair of running shoes. With Miss Greater Rochester a little over a month away, I made a deal with myself to begin an 8 week running program. Side-note: I am AWFUL at running... but I realize how beneficial it can be for getting into shape and staying healthy. So, let the program begin!!!
Here is what the program looks like:
I plan to blog about my progress, so stay tuned for results!
If you are interested in starting a running program of your own, check out Bupa Running for training programs and tips!
Here is what the program looks like:
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| Tues | Run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes – repeat 6 times | Run 2 minutes, walk 2-4 minutes – repeat 5 times | Run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes – repeat 4 times | Run 5 minutes, walk 3 minutes – repeat 3 times | Run 7 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 3 times | Run 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 3 times | Run 12 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 2 times | Run 15 minutes, walk 1 to 3 minutes – repeat 2 times |
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| Wed | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day |
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| Thur | Run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes – repeat 6 times | Run 1 minute, walk 1 minutes – repeat 10 times | Run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes – repeat 4 times | Run 5 minutes, walk 3 minutes – repeat 3 times | Run 7 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 3 times | Run 10 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 2 times | Run 12 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 2 times | Run 15 minutes, walk 1 to 3 minutes – repeat 2 times |
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| Fri | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day |
| Sat | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day | Rest day |
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| Sun | Run 1 minute, walk 1 minutes – repeat 10 times | Run/walk 1 mile. Record your time here: | Run 3 minutes, walk 1 to 3 minutes – repeat 5 times | Run/walk 1 mile, and try to repeat. Record your time here: | Run 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes – repeat 3 times | Run 1 mile, then walk/run 1 mile. Record your time here: | Run 2 miles. Record your time here: | Run 2 miles, then 1 mile walk/run or 5km race. Record your time here:
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I plan to blog about my progress, so stay tuned for results!
If you are interested in starting a running program of your own, check out Bupa Running for training programs and tips!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Over the river and through the woods...
I am exhausted... I guess 10 hours on a train can have that effect. Let me rewind a bit, and fill you in on the events that took place leading up to my trip from Connecticut to NYC, and finally across a very scenic Upstate New York.
To start, the past few days I was in Connecticut helping my boyfriend, Nick, move into his home away from home for the next 6 months. Why so far away from Rochester in the middle of the year? Good question. Nick secured a co-op with Hamilton Sundstrand in Windsor Locks, CT. So with the end of RIT's second quarter, it was bye bye Rochester and hello Windsor Locks.
Here is how my four day adventure panned out:
Friday afternoon, Nick's parents arrived from Jersey to help get all of his things packed up. The plan was to pack all of Nick's things into the Pillon's pick-up truck, and Nick's jeep... and it all just fit. whew.
Saturday morning Nick and I, and both sets of parents, met up at Marige's for a delicious breakfast (my mom and I split banana pancakes and an omelet). After everyone said their goodbyes, we were on the road. Rochester to CT in 5.5 hours... here we go!
Upon arrival, I took to unpacking Nick's things and setting up his bedroom; I sure do love to organize! After he was all settled in the 4 of us went out to do some shopping and grab dinner. Leave it to Mrs. Pillon to find the perfect little restaurant, she has a sort of restaurant "spidey sense". We ended up eating at a hibachi place where the food was out of this world.
Sunday morning came, and the Pillon's headed back to Jersey after saying their goodbyes to Nick; naturally, Nick being the youngest of three boys, his mother was a little teary-eyed. So Nick and I had the rest of the day to hang out. What did we do with our day, you ask? Well, I have a really close friend, Kate, who lives in Rocky Hill, CT (and who happens to be Miss Rocky Hill 2010... yay Kate!) so we met up with her. I have been itching to introduce Kate and Nick for quite some time and was thrilled we were all able to sit down and chat! Kate and I have known each other for years and years. In fact it was Kate who first got me into competing in pageants at age 16 (oh the days of the Les Belles Pageant and Miss teen-ager titles).
Monday: Nick's first day of work! Nick left for work fairly early and because it is technically my spring break, I slept in! But I didn't sleep in too late because I had a few Women in Business items to take care of; like our proposal for Imgine RIT's third annual Festival!!!
That night I made a YUMMY Beef Stroganoff dinner for the two of us. After his first bite, Nick told me he absolutely LOVED it... which made me smile. You see usually I come up with ideas for dinner, then Nick does the cooking. So, I was pleased to know I had done a good job!
After dinner, we watched one of my all time favorite movies, Finding Nemo, then it was straight to bed for an early morning!
Yep, early. At 5:30am we headed out the door and to the Hartford Train Station. While it was quite early, I surprisingly has little trouble waking up. Do you find if it is early enough, you can wake up without difficulty?
I boarded the train, found a seat and looked up to see Nick standing outside my window. As the train pulled away I couldn't help but think how awfully cinematic this situation was... and as I waved goodbye, he smiled at me with teary eyes... then he was gone.
I'll close by saying I actually truly enjoyed riding the train. The leg of the ride from NYC through Upstate NY was B-E-A-Uuutiful. The 10 hour trip flew by, but I will admit it is partly because I brought alone my Harry Potter collection to watch on my lap top! If any of you love Harry Potter as much as I do, then you will appreciate how during the train scene in the movie I wished that a little old women would come rolling up to my seat and ask, "anything from the trolley dears?"
=D
To start, the past few days I was in Connecticut helping my boyfriend, Nick, move into his home away from home for the next 6 months. Why so far away from Rochester in the middle of the year? Good question. Nick secured a co-op with Hamilton Sundstrand in Windsor Locks, CT. So with the end of RIT's second quarter, it was bye bye Rochester and hello Windsor Locks.
Here is how my four day adventure panned out:
Friday afternoon, Nick's parents arrived from Jersey to help get all of his things packed up. The plan was to pack all of Nick's things into the Pillon's pick-up truck, and Nick's jeep... and it all just fit. whew.
Saturday morning Nick and I, and both sets of parents, met up at Marige's for a delicious breakfast (my mom and I split banana pancakes and an omelet). After everyone said their goodbyes, we were on the road. Rochester to CT in 5.5 hours... here we go!
Upon arrival, I took to unpacking Nick's things and setting up his bedroom; I sure do love to organize! After he was all settled in the 4 of us went out to do some shopping and grab dinner. Leave it to Mrs. Pillon to find the perfect little restaurant, she has a sort of restaurant "spidey sense". We ended up eating at a hibachi place where the food was out of this world.
Sunday morning came, and the Pillon's headed back to Jersey after saying their goodbyes to Nick; naturally, Nick being the youngest of three boys, his mother was a little teary-eyed. So Nick and I had the rest of the day to hang out. What did we do with our day, you ask? Well, I have a really close friend, Kate, who lives in Rocky Hill, CT (and who happens to be Miss Rocky Hill 2010... yay Kate!) so we met up with her. I have been itching to introduce Kate and Nick for quite some time and was thrilled we were all able to sit down and chat! Kate and I have known each other for years and years. In fact it was Kate who first got me into competing in pageants at age 16 (oh the days of the Les Belles Pageant and Miss teen-ager titles).
Monday: Nick's first day of work! Nick left for work fairly early and because it is technically my spring break, I slept in! But I didn't sleep in too late because I had a few Women in Business items to take care of; like our proposal for Imgine RIT's third annual Festival!!!
That night I made a YUMMY Beef Stroganoff dinner for the two of us. After his first bite, Nick told me he absolutely LOVED it... which made me smile. You see usually I come up with ideas for dinner, then Nick does the cooking. So, I was pleased to know I had done a good job!
After dinner, we watched one of my all time favorite movies, Finding Nemo, then it was straight to bed for an early morning!Yep, early. At 5:30am we headed out the door and to the Hartford Train Station. While it was quite early, I surprisingly has little trouble waking up. Do you find if it is early enough, you can wake up without difficulty?
I boarded the train, found a seat and looked up to see Nick standing outside my window. As the train pulled away I couldn't help but think how awfully cinematic this situation was... and as I waved goodbye, he smiled at me with teary eyes... then he was gone.
I'll close by saying I actually truly enjoyed riding the train. The leg of the ride from NYC through Upstate NY was B-E-A-Uuutiful. The 10 hour trip flew by, but I will admit it is partly because I brought alone my Harry Potter collection to watch on my lap top! If any of you love Harry Potter as much as I do, then you will appreciate how during the train scene in the movie I wished that a little old women would come rolling up to my seat and ask, "anything from the trolley dears?"
=D
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