Day 7 - Running

Sunday, February 16, 2014
55 days til 5k
Workout: Couch to 5k - Week 2, Day 1

The amazing hubs got me new Saucony running shoes for Valentine's Day and this was my first run in them. Well, about half way through, I tweaked a tendon in my ankle and opted to head home for the day rather than be injured.

Day 6 - Running (and a new abs challenge!)

Thursday, February 13, 2014
58 days til 5k
Workouts: Couch to 5k - Week 1, Day 3
                Ab Lounge Xtreme Self Challenge

I had a super late night last night editing photos for the Illuminate Photography page and blog so I ended up only sleeping about 4 hours. Ugh. Bad, I know. But I've got to work when I can work. And workout when I can workout! Unfortunately, today my husband had a morning and a night shift with a job interview in between so when my little one went down for a nap this afternoon, I jumped at the only chance I'll have to work out today. But, oh no! Today is a running day! 

So, I put on Rent (a movie/musical) and started up my C25kfree app and just walked/ran in place after a suggestion from my brilliant sister in law. Chances are that it wasn't as intense as being outside since I completed it with no problem. It's got to be better than skipping though, right? 

I also added a new supplemental workout to my routine by busting out the Ab Lounge and challenging myself to do a number of situps equal to the number on my scale. I must say, after completing that, I am even more motivated to bring that number down.

Photo Credit - basicblogtips.com

What is your scale number? Do that many situps today. And every day if you're really looking for some extra change in the abdomen area.

Day 4 - Running

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
60 days til 5k
Workout: Couch to 5k - Week 1, Day 2

Today is the first workout where I felt like I was going to be sick. BUT I ran up Hendricks Hill (by R Ave) without stopping so that was a huge accomplishment for me. Completed 1.55 miles. Woo hoo!

Day 2 - Running

Sunday, Feb 9, 2014

62 Days to 5k

Workout: Couch to 5k - Week 1, Day 1

Whoooooo! W1D1 was tough. It sounded easy enough but I'll admit that I had to walk through a couple of the running sections. At one point, I was slowing down when I realized that I was only a couple of short blocks away from my house and considered ending the run early - but I didn't! I decided to make one more loop which would finish out the time.

But I completed the full 30 minutes! And MapMyRun tells me that my route was 1.82 miles long. I'm pretty proud of that!

I used a playlist of music on my phone but I think I need to change out a couple of songs. I also used the C25kfree app for the first time and it is pretty awesome! I love how it tells you exactly when to transition. It even includes warmup and cool down times.

Don't forget to stretch!

A New Purpose

Treece's Pieces was meant to be a blog about our little family. Well, life got in the way and other adventures appeared (check out the photography blog) so I haven't written anything in almost a year. SO - previous posts have been removed and this is turning into a documentation of my 5k training for at least the next 9 weeks. Why 9 weeks?  Because 9 weeks from today, I will be participating in my very first 5k - The Color Run in Oklahoma City!

*The workout plan*
Couch to 5k - This is a 9 week (convenient, eh?) workout plan that literally gets you from couch potato to 5k runner! You start out with alternating between walking and jogging and *BOOM!* 9 weeks (and a ton of hard work) later, you are running the 3.1 miles start to finish. You can find more details of this 3 day a week workout here. Read more about how C25k works here.
Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - I have tried lots of DVD workouts in the past and this one whips my rear end in only 25 minutes. Since C25k is only 3 days a week, I will be using 30DS on supplemental workout days.
Yoga - I was lucky enough to win a handful of classes from McP Hot Yoga Studio about a month ago and haven't even had the chance to use them yet. BUT that changes this week! I have decided to go to the Restorative Yoga class on Wednesdays for a change of pace.

*Current android apps helping in my fitness journey*
(Most of these links will take you to the Google Play Store)
My Fitness Pal - Calorie counter for food and exercise
Fitocracy - Fitocracy.com - I think this website is similar to what would happen if Facebook and My Fitness Pal had a baby that was fitness based social media.
MapMyRun - Shows running paths/distances
C25k free - Couch to 5k program for your phone

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