1st Peronal Trainer Session

January 6th: Bring on the Pain.

We jumped right in. I did a 6 minute warm up on the treadmill. She suggested besides just running that I should work on walking at different speeds up hills. There is no set pattern, just play around and see what works for me.

I felt good that I was able to do most of the exercises that she had me do. I am also able to do a lot of these at home because I have an exercise ball and some small weights.

The Side Plank was the one exercise that we had to modify because I could not get it.

The Standing Cross Over Stretch was also a struggle for me.

I realize that I am very stiff! Even though it hurts I need to do a better job stretching.

Running x 2

Monday January 3rd:

It has been awhile...starting slow.

distance	time	Pace	HR Avg.	Calories
1.00	11:05	11:06	139	116

Wednesday January 5th:

Doubled my distance.

distance	time	Pace	HR Avg.	Calories
2.01	23:23	11:37	169	230

I think I should have gotten 1 size larger for my Vibram's....they hurt when I put them on this week.

Starting the Year Off Right!!!!

I have a 6 month membership for Oak Marr Rec Center and 6 1-hour Personal Trainer Sessions!

I am going to meet with my personal trainer (Karen) about once a week. She was recommended to me as a good trainer and will get me into shape.

I am excited and nervous!!!

The Month of December

My Calendar is BLANK...but my mind is thinking of exercise.

I have decided that I feel better about myself when I am in shape and actively running or doing something. So after the holidays (because of family visits, Disney World, Christmas time) I am going to join Oak Marr Rec Center and possibly get a personal trainer.

Things I know.

• I am too much of a wimp to run in this bitter cold.
• I am motivated when at school but when I get home to the cold house that motivation disappears.
• I don't know what I am doing in a gym so I need some help.
• I need something that I am not required to sign a year contract for or have an enrollment fee.
  

The Month of November 2010

Sporadic At Best

Monday the 8th. Melissa and I went for a run. We went 2.14 miles. It was slow.

Monday the 22nd. The weather was nice so Matt and I went for a run/jog together. We decided to run to the Schaller's house where we talked with John about his amazing 50 MILER race!!! Then we ran home. It sure did cool off quickly during our stop.

Saturday the 27th. Melissa and I headed out again. We went 2.20 miles. Again it was slow.

Monday the 29th. Melissa and I took the dogs and went for a run. It was my first time ever really running with a dog. I had Theo and he was pretty good. We had to stop several times for them to pee and such so our time was slower, but it was an enjoyable run. I would run with the dogs again.