I’m still here!

Hi all, if there is anyone out there listening that is, lol. FYI, my official training plan starts on February 20th so stay tuned for daily updates for sure then…

for now I’m on the Insanity program still, OMG, I must be insane, because this is a crazy program. High intensity interval training, whewww!

Chow, till next time….

Bodybuilding for runners

Ok, well this would definitely going overboard for a runner. I get the feeling this guy can hardly walk much less run!
But.....strength training for runners is very important and often either overlooked or dismissed as unnecessary. That couldn't be farther from the truth. In summary, the important reasons runners should hit the weights are :
injury prevention; increased power; increase speed, increased stride length and running economy.
http://www.runningplanet.com/training/why-strength-train-runner.html
Not to mention, muscle is a fat burning machine, so if you are trying to lose weight, start running and weight training and you'll see the pounds melt off. Ever watch the workouts on the Biggest Loser? Cardio & Weights, Cardio & Weights, Cardio & Weights.....
Happy Running!

Want to start running?

Good morning all! Many times when I tell someone I'm a runner I get the "oh, I could never do that" or "I just hate running" Trust me, I used to feel the same way! I have always been active and fit but had considered running as something I could never get into and had convinced myself it was something I hated, lol.
I took up running at the age of 44! Very strangely it is something that hit me out of the blue! I had seen an ad in a magazine for a new marathon coming to Seattle so I thought it would be fun to be part of history and run in the inaugural Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon. So I followed a  1/2 marathon training plan leading up to the race and
ta da!
I finished without stopping in 2:14:39! It was the greatest feeling ever. So.....if you have ever even considered taking up running I highly encourage it. The Runner's High is NOT a myth :)

The following link is a great way to start even if you have never ran:
http://running.competitor.com/2010/12/training/running-101-training/running-101-how-to-start-a-running-program_7648

OK , off to do my Insanity workout and maybe a run later :-)

Insanity!

I just started the Beachbody program Insanity and it is awesome! No, I'm not a Beachbody coach and am not going to provide a link to sell it to you. I'm just as annoyed by the Beachbody commercialism as the next gal. But I have to admit, if you get past that some of their programs are great. This one in particular, I'm doing this with my 14 year old son and we are having a blast. It's basically a 60-day intense interval type sports training. My son being a soccer player and me a runner. this will be beneficial to us both.

Anyone interested?

BTW if anyone wants to join me join here
http://seattle.competitor.com/

Getting Ready!

I have decided to run the Seattle Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon again this year. I ran in the first one 2 years ago, just didn't make it last year. I think I worked that weekend for some reason...oh well.
I haven't been running regularly, so now is the time to start. On Monday that is. haha.