Saturday, November 21, 2009

Catching Up

Wow. Suddenly life got really...busy. It seems to be coming at me from all directions. Worked kicked up a notch, we're starting the backyard renovations, the holidays are coming, Son is rushing to meet college application deadlines, things are changing in other aspects of my personal life, in laws are coming for Thanksgiving, etc. All I have time for is a quick update...

Push ups: I had to repeat the exhaustion test three times because each time the dogs started rough housing and pushed me over. They can be laying there all still, and as soon as they see me on the floor it becomes PLAYTIME!! Anyway, don't know how many I can do, but I got to 16 on my third attempt and that is good enough to move on to week three in column 1. So Week 3, here I come!

New Trainer: She asked me what I had been doing all week. I told her about the push up challenge. I assumed she would work my lower body and give the upper body a rest. But NOOOOO. She thought upper body was a good idea. And she likes to do things in reps of 15. And increase the weights along the way. Holy moly! I dunno if this is going to work out or not, but I'll stick with her until end of the year at least.

Running: Haven't done much of that. Ran two miles last Sunday. Nothing during the week. Then some of my running buddies decided on Friday that a trail run would be fun on Saturday. Sounded good to me. I dragged my lazy self out the door on a chilly morning and 'ran' 5 miles. It was tough. I had to stop three times; fitness loss happens so quickly! But it was also amazing; I realized that I have missed being out there soooooo much. I hope we can do it again this coming Saturday. :-)

24 comments:

  1. Sounds like you are really busy! Enjoy the holiday!!

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  2. Way to go w/the push ups and nice that you were able to get in a run!

    Enjoy the rest of the weekend --

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  3. LOL at the pushup attempt. My cat likes to crawl under me when I do them.

    Sounds like a nice run! Keep up the good work.

    MCM Mama

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  4. funny about the dogs having playtime while you're trying to pump out the pushups! I finished week 1! :D Hope things settle down for you a bit soon, great job on the run!

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  5. Was it trail running, like up and down trails or flat dirt "trail"?

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  6. What's up with those trainers??? They sure do like to pile it on, don't they? Good for you though. You're already in great shape, so I can only imagine how far she'll take you. :)

    Just in case,
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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  7. My cat does the same. Yoga. Push ups. It doesn't matter. As soon as I'm on my yoga mat he is, too, going around my arms, rubbing his little head on me. Cute.

    Good to hear that you are sticking with the push up challenge. Very very proud of you!

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  8. things have gotten crazy, haven't they? I've been so busy. I was sick this week so I missed two of the push up days so will repeat week 2.

    I had a dog for many years, so the dogs thinking it was playtime b/c you were on the floor made me laugh; our dog did the same.

    hope things are calmer this week. At least I am not doing the cooking this year!!

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  9. funny about the dogs! glad you were able to get them done eventually. just think about how much the trainer is helping you increase your pushup strength!

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  10. My dogs do that! Great news about your running again, you've missed it so much :)

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  11. Geez! You'd think the trainer would give your upper body a wee break with the push-up work you've been doing. Maybe she was trying to balance out the muscles?

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  12. New trainer..whoa!

    Enjoy the holiday...I know I'm really excited about a couple of days off!

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  13. Push ups and running!!! You are one busy lady!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!!

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  14. I have a PT too, and it seems why are just evil when I tell them what I have been doing, I dont if they are jealous or mad that we are dpoing stuff with out them holding our hand!!!

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  15. All those push-ups (congrats on moving on to the nesxt level!) and then more upper body work? YIKES!

    Great job getting out there for a run.

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  16. Sounds like you're really rockin' those push ups! I hope trainer lady works out for you too.

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  17. It seems like no matter what else is going on in life, then being too busy happens too! But you are working through things, and your running will always be there and ready when you are.

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  18. Wow, I'm impressed you could even manage more upper body stuff with all those push ups!

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  19. Jimmy is furiously applying to colleges as well. You are going to be jacked doing all those push ups. That is, if the dogs ever let you actually do any :-)

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  20. My dog kept pulling on my pony tail when I was doing the pushup challenge. Is that equivalent to the dog eating my homework?

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  21. I just found your blog--and I too am in the midst of the pushup challenge. I think I just started week 5 and it isn't for the faint of heart. Happy Thanksgiving!

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