Days 11, 12, 13, & 14

Ugh, it has been so busy I haven't written. my shins still hurt, and now it seems I may have fluid in my knees. Not good. So I am going to try and make a doctors appointment today.

I did however workout Friday, Saturday, and Monday. I took Sunday off. I did 2.5 miles on Friday on the treadmill alternating walking/running. Saturday, I did 1.5 miles on the treadmill, and 1 mile on the elliptical, and did some weights. And on Monday I did 1.5 miles of cardio, 1 mile on the treadmill, and 1/2 mile on the elliptical. I then met with my PT and we worked on my arms. Such a good work out, even today my arms are still sore.

We will see what the doctor says when I see her about my knees! Hopefully it will take my pain away so I can run more!

Day 10 - Still sore

I went to the gym today, and could only do .7 miles on the treadmill because my shins still get really sore. And then I did 1.8 miles on the elliptical because that doesnt hurt my shins, but it does work my hamstrings, which were really sore from the previous day, so needless to say I am walking very slowly today. I also worked out my abs. I wish I could fast forward to where my legs don't hurt me anymore and I can actually run strait through a mile without taking a break. Ugh. I hope that day comes soon, I feel like I am running out of time until the 5k! May 15th!

Day 9 - Personal Trainer

Wow! That is all I have to say. Those guys really know how to work you. I met with my personal trainer and all we did was legs. We did 100 reps on the leg press just to start...all non-stop. After that alone I felt like my legs were going to either burst into flames, or fall off....or both. But then after that we moved to 3 other leg machines to work out other muscles and man, they don't take it easy. I wanted to cry by the end. But overall, I am very happy with the way it went, and I actually get another free session because he made me wait so long. So I am going to do it again on Monday. Wish me luck. I didn't get to do any cardio yesterday because my legs were so wobbley, but I will today. I sweat so much from just doing weights yesterday, so hopefully that will help with my running and endurance.

Day 8

Yesterday was day 8 of working out. I could only do 1 mile on the treadmill because my shins hurt so bad. So I did 2 miles on the elliptical just for the excercise. I also did weights. I got some of that tape for my muscles, so hopefully that will help with the shin splints. We will see today!

Hooray for running.

So I went to the gym yesterday and did 2 miles walking/running on the treadmill, and 2 miles on the bike. I alway did arms and leg weights. I would have done more on the treadmill, but my shin on my left leg was throbbing. I am told that will go away, and I hope it does soon! So I went to the gym every day last week except for Friday, which I made up for by running in my neighborhood. Let's see if I can stick to the gym every day this week! I already feel like I have more energy, and no more smoking has helped SO much, although my husband smoking still is a little irritating, but hopefully he will be free of that habit soon as I now am.

Better...

So yesterday I wasn't able to go to the gym so decided to walk/run by my house. I measured the distance to the light by my house and it was .7 miles there. so I alternated walking and running there and back for a total of 1/4 miles. It was pretty hot outside, but it was my first outdoor exercise so I was pretty proud of myself. I also got new running shoes to use too. They are Brooks brand. They look and feel great!

And today I went to the gym and used the treadmill, no more elliptical. The shoes really did help my knees, I think they helped put less stress on them. I didn't know just how important good running shoes were until today. I alternated running and walking for 2.8 miles on the treadmill, and did weights. I am getting there, and I already feel good about it, I will not let myself get discouraged! I feel great! And I can't wait to go tomorrow!

Ugh

I am tired, I just did the elliptical again at the gym, got it down to 3.3 miles in 40 mins. And also worked on my arms and legs again for about 20 mins. I am meeting with the physical trainer to get a workout routine done on Monday, so hopefully that will help me get in better shape quicker. I am not going to be going to the gym tomorrow, but I do plan on running around our neighborhood for the first time. Hopefully it isn't much different than doing the elliptical. I am nervous. But I have 1.4 miles mapped out to run tomorrow. And hopefully I will be able to get some time in Saturday as well. I decided to leave Sunday as a day of rest and recooperation. I will post again tomorrow after I run!