Day One of training is over!
If you trained yesterday, how do you feel? I would LOVE to hear about your first day, especially since I couldn't join in with you!
(Susan, thanks for the update! Go YOU!)
I know some of you may have opted for a Tues, Thurs, Sat training schedule. For those of you who did, be sure to let me know how it went when you log back in here tomorrow!
Also, if you are the type to start something and not finish it, REGISTER FOR THE RACE NOW! You'll be less likely to quit when you know you've already ponied up the dough!
A few things to remember when starting any new exercise regimen -
- Drink lots (AND LOTS) of water! If you notice while jogging that your side is bothering you, chances are you didn't drink enough water. Click here for 10 reasons you should drink water.
- Warm up / Cool Down ! I know part of the reason I am injured is because I don't take the time to do either of those. If you go outside to train, at minimum you should do something like walk around your house once at the beginning of your training and once at the end.
- STRETCH! Another thing I need to spend more time on. Recent studies seem to show that stretching does NOT help prevent injury. Still, there are some major benefits to stretching. This article was really interesting to me!
- Don't do more than your body can handle! You don't have to follow the training guide exactly how it is written. It is just a guide. If your feel sick, exhausted, dizzy, etc then you need to really sit down and modify the training plan so that you can get some training without hurting yourself. Better yet, go to your doctor and figure out a plan that works for you.
I know you all have heard all those before, probably a million times. That's because they are IMPORTANT! :)
Keep getting your train on, folks! Y'all are doing great!
Challenge:
Stretch that groin :)
Begin by sitting on the floor and bringing the heels as close to the groin as possible. You should not feel pain in this position, if you do feel discomfort create more space between you heels and groin.
Make a butterfly pattern with your legs in this starting position.
Use your arms to slowly push your legs and knees towards the ground. Stop if you feel any pain performing this stretch.
Be sure NOT to bounce the "butterfly wings," as this would cause damage to hips, groin, and knees. When you first begin, your heels may be a foot or two away but you will be bringing your heels in as you become more flexible
9 comments:
I do this stretch every night as a part of my stretches. I always thought it was stretching my inner thighs though... ;) I did the love handles exercise last night. I wasn't sure at first how it'd work, but once I started them, I could totally feel that muscle in my hip/side. It also worked the side abs (whatever those are called).
I didn't get a chance to run last night as Michael had to go into work as soon as I got home for an evening appt. He didn't get back until after dark. But we've already agreed to train for 20 minutes tonight separately. I'll tell you how it goes tmw!
And wait... does this restriction you're on mean no softball?! Booger it!
Hello:
I am lucky enough that my church has a indoor running track so I went and did 3 miles of walking /running. (about 30 seconds running 30 seconds walking) on Monday night. NOT EASY!!!! I am struggling and not doing the 30 seconds running at each lap but I can see myself getting stronger each time, but boy it is hard. Tonight, Tuesday I meet with my Crim training group in which I think we are doing 3 miles outside. I am real nervous about it but I know I will do it. How well will the big question. Keep up the good work Michelle...you can do it. Two weeks will fly by fast and you will be up and running soon.
Hey Sis,
Im going to try to get out today to do at least three miles of jogging, but I am not sure how well my knee is going to hold up. If it feels okay, Ill end up doing six miles, but having played softball last night, I dont know how reasonable that is. Also, kudos to you for getting Ashleigh to do crunches. Seeing her do them actually got me on a regimen of my own. Since last Tuesday, I have done 1000 every morning when I get up. Its funny how inspiration trickles down like that.
Hey Michelle, Porter & I did our Nightly walk last night not 3 miles but a walk none the less. Everyday I will add a little more to it and hopefully I will be jogging sooner then later.
Talk to you soon..
I did my training yesterday at lunchtime and did the exact stretch for today yesterday before we left! I think I'm going to do at least another mile today, I feel so much better and less stressed after I walk. Got to do some crunches right now. We're trying to talk our bosses into putting a workout room in our unused conference room (we have 2) and so far, no go, but hopefully soon!
Leigh - I love the love handle exercise! Don't get discouraged about not getting training in yesterday! You'll do it tonight! and I am totally playing ball...
Rena - You ARE lucky to have a church with a track. I am glad you are already noticing that running gets easier the more you do it! It is amazing at how fast it gets easy! I look forward to reading your comments and to seeing you in July!
Bro - 1000 crunches a day??? DANG!
Mechele - Do what you can do lady, and nothing more!
Cheri - Way to go! I'm gonna do some research about work and working out.
Gurl, me was lazy today. I only did some stretching and about 20 of those A-mazing Hip buster exercises! Work was crazy and I feel like I ran a marathon. I am looking forward to tommorow when I can get that 2 miler walk in!!
I may not be comparing to Andrew's 1000 crunches, but who in their right mind is!!
I have been doing my crunches every night and usually your challenge for the day along with my thigh masters! :-D I feel really good about doing all of this and I'm hoping I can at least tone up a little for this summer.
I haven't noticed anything yet, but I am trying to be patient.
Anyways, I just thought I'd throw my update out there!
(In case you didn't see my message on Susan's blog, can you give me your email address?)
I ran this morning before getting ready for work!!! The air was chilly but I feel great. I need to work on my breathing... but I did it! My husband ran last night before we took Jakob up north (3 hour round trip!) and he felt really good about it. With Jakob up north with Grandma for a couple days, we're going to take advantage of it. Oh, and run together too. :D
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