Activity: Running, Core
Time: 25:00,20:00
Distance: 1.65miles
Notes:
10min running, 2.5min walking; 10min running, 2.5min walking
I felt lousy on the first running set but kept with it for the second one based on my experience of the other day. However, things did not get any better and I felt some tightening and general uncomfortableness so I cut it short. I think the baby was in a bad position which made things extra hard today. Oh well. At this point in the game, any steps I take should be viewed as a bonus and not expected. Of course, that's easier said than done.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Log: 2008.04.10
Activity: Running
Time: 35:00
Distance: 2.45miles
Notes:
11min run; 2.75min walk; 11min run; 2.75min walk; 5.5min run; remainder walk
I struggled through the first run segment but felt fine on the next two. I think my preggo body just needs awhile to get kick started. I have to keep this in mind when I approach workouts over the coming weeks (10 to go!). If it's tough at first, keep going. If it's still tough, then I should take it easy.
Time: 35:00
Distance: 2.45miles
Notes:
11min run; 2.75min walk; 11min run; 2.75min walk; 5.5min run; remainder walk
I struggled through the first run segment but felt fine on the next two. I think my preggo body just needs awhile to get kick started. I have to keep this in mind when I approach workouts over the coming weeks (10 to go!). If it's tough at first, keep going. If it's still tough, then I should take it easy.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
"Maternal exercise benefits mother and infant"
Not only am I keeping the pregnancy pounds in submission, by running through my pregnancy I am giving my little one a kick start on its cardiovascular health. Score!
I wish I could print out this article and tape it to my shirt when I am exercising. Perhaps it would keep those pregnancy "experts" at bay (you know - the ones lacking a MD but not lacking for advice of how I shouldn't be running).
From Yahoo Health/Reuters:
I wish I could print out this article and tape it to my shirt when I am exercising. Perhaps it would keep those pregnancy "experts" at bay (you know - the ones lacking a MD but not lacking for advice of how I shouldn't be running).
From Yahoo Health/Reuters:
Exercise during pregnancy has cardiovascular benefits not just for the mother but for the developing fetus as well, according to research presented Monday at the 121st annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, part of the Experimental Biology 2008 scientific conference.
..."When the mom exercises during pregnancy, the unborn baby gets the same type of training effect that you would see in an adult - so you see the lower heart rate and also improved heart rate variability, which is evidence of improvements in the nervous system of the heart."
"Maternal exercise may be the earliest intervention to improve the heart of children and possibly the best," May concluded.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
It's here!!!
My BOB Ironman Dualie with car set adapter and drink holder arrived today! I am giddy with excitement!
I will post more about this beauty once I con DH into assembling it...
I will post more about this beauty once I con DH into assembling it...
How to lose baby weight the easy celebrity way
(In case you missed it, the subject line is dripping in sarcasm)
I believe the biggest disservice to pregnant women is celebrity moms. They always seem to lose the baby weight magically over night.
After my first baby, I had 20 pounds to lose. It took me 20 weeks despite training for a marathon, breastfeeding and eating relatively well. According to everything I have read, 1-2 pounds a week is healthy post-baby weight loss. So I was right in line with expectations.
So why didn't I lose the weight overnight like Jamie, Tori, Mel, et al? Oh yeah, I don't have a personal trainer, a personal chef, a nanny, a maid, an assistant....
I believe the biggest disservice to pregnant women is celebrity moms. They always seem to lose the baby weight magically over night.
After my first baby, I had 20 pounds to lose. It took me 20 weeks despite training for a marathon, breastfeeding and eating relatively well. According to everything I have read, 1-2 pounds a week is healthy post-baby weight loss. So I was right in line with expectations.
So why didn't I lose the weight overnight like Jamie, Tori, Mel, et al? Oh yeah, I don't have a personal trainer, a personal chef, a nanny, a maid, an assistant....
Log: 2008.04.09
Activity: Cycling, Core
Time: 20:00, 20:00
Notes:
I wasn't really feeling the core work but convinced myself to do it by watching The Biggest Loser. Ali looks amazing! I really hope she wins. Not only does she deserve it, but they do need a female BL already.
Time: 20:00, 20:00
Notes:
I wasn't really feeling the core work but convinced myself to do it by watching The Biggest Loser. Ali looks amazing! I really hope she wins. Not only does she deserve it, but they do need a female BL already.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Log: 2008.04.08
Activity: Spinning
Time: 60:00
Notes:
We didn't have our regular instructor today. The new lady was big into jumps. While jumps are good for my aching (and enormous) rear as they get me off the saddle, they also require a good bit of core strength. Despite my gallant efforts to do core exercises throughout this pregnancy, I must admit my core is on extended vacation right now. It was a tough workout!
Time: 60:00
Notes:
We didn't have our regular instructor today. The new lady was big into jumps. While jumps are good for my aching (and enormous) rear as they get me off the saddle, they also require a good bit of core strength. Despite my gallant efforts to do core exercises throughout this pregnancy, I must admit my core is on extended vacation right now. It was a tough workout!
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