Tag Archives: running

Balancing out the Extra Indulgences

December 23, 2013 Kim 74 Comments

Even though I’m cutting myself some slack in some areas the next couple of weeks, working out is not one of those areas!!! I decided to amp up my 44s to help balance out some of the indulgences!

Today I actually combined my 44 and my workout and did what I love – I ran!!! Not only did I run, I ran HARD!!!

The 44 – run 44 minutes (at 1.0% incline) – 7.41 miles. I decided that I couldn’t end with that odd number so I ran until 44:27 to make it an even 7.5 miles. (I also did 1.8 more mile as a cool down!)

It’s been awhile since I really tested my speed and endurance and I was dying by the end of this run – but it did feel good to really push myself!!!

It’s all about balance and enjoying life!!!

Do you work harder when you know that you will have extra indulgences?

Happy Monday!!!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

There’s No Cheating in 44s!!

December 21, 2013 Kim 46 Comments

Today’s 44 was hard because there was so much balance (or lack of) involved. I did an elbow to knee crunch while on the stability ball.

The set-up wasn’t too bad –

The actual move was much harder – especially to try and get pictures!!

I counted a right-left crunch as one rep. There was a LOT of wobbling by the time I completed all 44 today!!!

And – I ran!!!! :Overjoy:

I did a treadmill run at 1.5% incline. I wasn’t sure how far I would go so I just started at an easy pace and ended up doing 5 miles in 37:00 plus 2 more easy miles to make a nice 7 mile run.

So, while Chris was taking pictures of me trying to do my 44, he was totally entertained. He kept laughing at my attempts to hold the crunch long enough for a picture.

There were more than a few shots that looked like this –

And Chris would just laugh and laugh.

So, I made him try. And I am so sad that I didn’t video his attempts!! He literally rolled off the side of the ball – TWICE!!! (then he quit trying)

Then he said, “Why don’t you just prop a dumbbell on the side of the ball to hold it in place.”

What?! The whole challenge is to use your core strength to keep the ball steady and keep yourself from falling off.

He said, “Well, just for the pictures.”

No!!! I can’t cheat for the pictures. I have to do the move the way it is supposed to be – wobbles and all.

And….that is what I did!

Happy Saturday!!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Running

You’re a Rock Star!!

November 30, 2013 Kim 36 Comments

Today’s 44 was fairly simple! I did a move called hollow rocks – a move to work the abs. You make a ball (rock) and stay in that position for the entire move.

I enjoyed this move because it felt great on my back, too.

Today Stacy and I bundled up for the 3rd time this week and ran outside.

Today was 16 miles – DONE and DONE!!!

After we got past mile 14, Stacy was in new territory – a record run for her!!!

Thankfully we are experiencing a heat wave and the temperature started at 32 (now it’s all the way up to 43!!!).

These past few days have shown me that running in the cold is possible but not really my favorite!!!

WAY TO GO, STACY – 16 MILES!!!!!
YOU’RE A ROCK STAR!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Plank, Shoulders

A Fun Competition

November 29, 2013 Kim 48 Comments

Today’s 44 was a single leg plank with a quarter turn to switch legs. (Basically it was just a way to stay in plank for a long time!!!)

I counted each turn as 1 rep so technically I only did 22 planks with each leg!!!

And, Stacy and I are fixing to head out for another freezing cold 8 mile run!!! (21 degrees) I don’t know how some of y’all do this every day – the cold is miserable!!!

Yesterday as part of our Thanksgiving feast – we did 2 turkeys. Chris did one in the turkey fryer and I roasted one.

one fried - one roasted — one fried – one roasted

The fried turkey is one the left and the roasted turkey on the right. I told everyone they had to vote for their favorite because everything should be a competition!!! (pretty sure I won – at least in my mind!!!) It might have been a tie because turkey is turkey!!!

OK – no more stalling – out to the arctic!!!

Happy Friday!!

Kim

Back, Fitness, Lunges, Running

Family Time

November 27, 2013 Kim 52 Comments

Today for my 44 I did a halo to curtsy lunge – this is another one of those moves that work most of the body!!!

I counted a right and left side as 1 rep – even though I only used 5 pound dumbbells, my upper body got some serious work to complete 44.

Stacy and I are fixing to do a cross-fit style workout – I think she is going kill me!! That’s OK – we are headed out to run after!

Rockin' the Runner T!!! — Rockin’ the Runner T!!!

My sister-in-law is training for her first marathon so I’m going to log her miles with her while they are here – OUTSIDE!!! The current temp is 17 so I guess I will have to employ my Suck it Up in a big way!!! Her plan is 8 today, 4 tomorrow, 8 Friday and 16 Saturday (that will be her longest run!!).

We have lived here (Kansas) for over 14 years. It is a long drive for any of my family to come up from Texas (especially since Topeka isn’t really a major tourist attraction!). Over the years, we haven’t had a lot of family visitors but Sam (my younger brother) and Stacy come almost every year!!!!

They have been here on Easter (it happened to also be Hunter’s 6th birthday), summer vacation, 4th of July and numerous Thanksgivings!!!

I truly am thankful for Sam, Stacy, Isabel and Hays who got to our house about 10:00 last night (after a very long day of driving for them!!). They will be here until Sunday morning and I plan to enjoy every minute of their time with us!!!

Stacy and I will run and workout then shop and enjoy our wine. Hays can’t wait to play ball and cars with the “big boys!” Isabel is looking forward to our annual “girls night” – special drinks and a movie without any boys invited! There will be plenty of food (already have gumbo going for lunch in my crockpot and an egg casserole ready to put in the oven for breakfast!).

So, for the next few days I plan to do my daily 44s and I will probably still do a post but the rest of the time will be off the computer enjoying time with my family!!!

Happy Wednesday!!!

Kim

Day With KT