2013 - The Year of Erin's Comeback

[MuscleSouth]

Monday cardio
2.25 miles run/walk
38 minutes

It's been so long since I've ran consistently, I went all the way back to the beginning of the C210k program I was doing. It's really like starting a C25K program, so it's too easy. But probably smart to back off and build back up. Especially with the ice outside!

Did not get in my workout yesterday. Had every intention of doing it before I had a late lunch with friends, but then the school called. Had to get Kevin and bring him to the doctor. Pink eye. Yay. There has already been 2 stomach bugs and strep throat in the house this year. Pink eye just tops it all off.

He's home today, too, so no yoga. Will either just do yesterday's workout, or will do a double workout (depending on how I feel).



lol - that was exactly what Bill said.



They vary. This week they were pretty intense. Sparring is definitely intense, and the other classes we did a lot of conditioning. Conditioning is speed work, so it takes a lot of effort. This week will probably be a little more laid back.

I saw your activity on runkeeper, good to see you back at it.

[HARRYBEAST]

I saw your activity on runkeeper, good to see you back at it.

who the hell are you

[MuscleSouth]

who the hell are you

LOL just some random azzhole.

[erinlee01]

Plié squats 30x10
SS w/jump squats 10

Bulgarian split squat 10 ea leg
SS w/burpees 10

Goblet squats 30x10
SS w/jump rope 1 min

Step ups 10 ea leg
SS w/butt kickers 1 min

Lunges 10x10
SS w/jump squats 10

OH tri extensions w/band 3x10

DB kickbacks 3x10x10

Not sure I like this workout. Gave it a try, but probably going to change it up on Friday.

I saw your activity on runkeeper, good to see you back at it.

Feels good to stop being a couch potato!

[HoosierHardGain]

Plié squats 30x10
SS w/jump squats 10

Bulgarian split squat 10 ea leg
SS w/burpees 10

Goblet squats 30x10
SS w/jump rope 1 min

Step ups 10 ea leg
SS w/butt kickers 1 min

Lunges 10x10
SS w/jump squats 10

OH tri extensions w/band 3x10

DB kickbacks 3x10x10

Not sure I like this workout. Gave it a try, but probably going to change it up on Friday.



Feels good to stop being a couch potato!

Good morning, Erin! What about that workout did you not like?

[erinlee01]

Good morning, Erin! What about that workout did you not like?

I don't like mixing strength and plyo. The plyo work fatigues the muscles so that I don't feel I'm getting as much out of the strength exercises. And the strength exercises tax the muscles to the point that I don't feel I'm working as hard at the plyo as I should be.

[erinlee01]

Yoga - 90 minute class



Standing OHP - 4x45x10
1 arm leaning lat raise - 4x10x12
Resistance band front raise - 4x12
Rear delt resistance band row - 4x12

Tri-set:
Seated DB shoulder press (5 sec hold) - 4x10x10
Seated front/side raise - 4x5x10
Seated bent over rear lat raise - 4x5x10

This is a tough workout. My shoulders are burning!

[erinlee01]

Cardio
1.99 miles
31:36

This morning I misread the thermometer and walked Kevin to the bus stop thinking it was 12 instead of -12. My snot froze (gross, I know - Mike told me the same thing ) and my face burned for a couple of hours. I was going to just stay inside and do the treadmill, but the sun was out, the thermometer said it was 15 (with no "-", I made sure of it!), and it's supposed to snow for the next couple of days. So, out I went. I'm glad I did. It felt nice to breathe in fresh air and it's pretty out with the sun and the snow. Had to take it slow at times as there are big chunks of my neighborhood that don't get sun, so the sides were pretty icy.

Hoping to make it to TKD tonight, but we'll see. We have high school orientation for Mike tonight. Not sure if we'll finish in time to get there and change. If not, I'll go tomorrow and then over the weekend. Mike needs to catch up on classes after being sick, though, so I hope we make it. He wants to go to Magic the Gathering "draft" with his friends tomorrow night (don't ask me - I have no idea what that means).

[HoosierHardGain]

I'd require an industrial strength parka to go jogging in this weather

[HARRYBEAST]

Highschool

[erinlee01]

I'd require an industrial strength parka to go jogging in this weather

It felt nice! I had brought my ski gloves thinking my hands would freeze, but they were too warm. My running gloves were perfect. It was beautiful outside!

Highschool

I know! He's starting high school next year and this summer is my 20 year college reunion. :cry: It feels like I was just in HS.

[erinlee01]

Thursday and Friday got screwed up with the snowstorm. They closed school early on Thursday, and then I spent close to 2 hours snow blowing the driveway so I could get out. I fully appreciate having a teenager now. The bank at the end of the driveway where the plow went was up over my head. While I did the rest of the driveway, Mike shoveled it down to a foot so the snowblower could go through it. He saved me at least an hour's worth of work. And he did it while Kevin annoyed him and threw snow at him. Both boys shoveled the walkway.

TKD Friday night and Saturday morning. I think that catches me up.

Cardio
2 miles
31 minutes

The snow banks are too high and my neighborhood stays icy since the sun doesn't hit it, so I won't run outside. The treadmill sucks.

Workout
Plie squats - 30x10x4
ss w/lat raise - 5x10x4

BB stationary lunge - 45x10x4
ss w/bent over rear lat raise - 5x10x4

1-legged RDL - 10x10x4
ss w/front raise - 5x10x4

I liked this workout. I've always like to do legs and shoulders on the same day, so I'm changing things up to do them both 2x per week. I'll do chest and tris and back and bis as my other 2 days.

[HoosierHardGain]

Thursday and Friday got screwed up with the snowstorm. They closed school early on Thursday, and then I spent close to 2 hours snow blowing the driveway so I could get out. I fully appreciate having a teenager now. The bank at the end of the driveway where the plow went was up over my head. While I did the rest of the driveway, Mike shoveled it down to a foot so the snowblower could go through it. He saved me at least an hour's worth of work. And he did it while Kevin annoyed him and threw snow at him. Both boys shoveled the walkway.

TKD Friday night and Saturday morning. I think that catches me up.

Cardio
2 miles
31 minutes

The snow banks are too high and my neighborhood stays icy since the sun doesn't hit it, so I won't run outside. The treadmill sucks.

Workout
Plie squats - 30x10x4
ss w/lat raise - 5x10x4

BB stationary lunge - 45x10x4
ss w/bent over rear lat raise - 5x10x4

1-legged RDL - 10x10x4
ss w/front raise - 5x10x4

I liked this workout. I've always like to do legs and shoulders on the same day, so I'm changing things up to do them both 2x per week. I'll do chest and tris and back and bis as my other 2 days.

My drive needs shoveled now, Erin. Can you come take care of that for me?

[HARRYBEAST]

This is the first time ever I have envied you for having older kids. I would love to have anyone help me with snow shoveling

[erinlee01]

My drive needs shoveled now, Erin. Can you come take care of that for me?

No, but I'll send my kids over!

This is the first time ever I have envied you for having older kids. I would love to have anyone help me with snow shoveling

Mike has done the walkways for a few years. This is the first year he has been old enough (and strong enough) to deal with the crap at the end of the driveway. That's the worst part about doing the driveway. It's packed and heavy. He actually did more than I expected. I had blown out about 5' before the bank and told him just to knock it all over until it was only about 1' high so I could get it with the snowblower. He actually shoveled it up and out of the way so that all I had to do was the pile left at the end. So, I told him I'd pay for this next Magic tournament and he got to pick out lunch (he always picks Wendy's - lol). It was nice!

[erinlee01]

Tuesday yoga - 90 minute class

I opted to not workout after yoga for the same reason I stopped going to TKD after yoga - fear of injury. So, my split will be a little funky. Workout/run today. Looks like it will be on the treadmill again. I'm debating about getting a Y membership again so I can use the track. It's tiny (I think it's like 16 laps for a mile), so I'm not sure it will be much better than the treadmill. Plus I'd have to drive there instead of just walking downstairs. Maybe if Mike decides to get serious about cross country and actually runs in the off season I will. Kevin will also need to start running soon for TKD. If he stays on track (which he should), he will start black belt testing in June and part of that is a timed run.

[HoosierHardGain]

Smart to be weary of an injury, Erin. Absolutely no need to over do things.

[erinlee01]

Weds cardio
1.9 miles
31 minutes

Went slower today. This run was painful. I didn't start until after 5 and I think it's too late. lol. I'm used to running first thing in the morning. But, it got done!

Weds workout
Band assisted pullups - 4, 4, 3, 2

Kroc row - 30x10x3
ss w/curl - 45x6x2

Rack pull - 45x12x3

Hyperextensions - 12x3
ss w/cross body concentration curls - 10x10x3

Went light on the rack pulls to see if my back could take it. Will add weight next time as it seems the motion is fine. Pretty happy with the pullups considering I haven't done them in months.

Thurs workout
Bench - 85x10x2, 85x7

Incline - 65x8x3
ss w/OH tri extension - 15x8x3

Incline pushup - 12x3
ss w/kickbacks - 10x10x3

Was going to do decline, but it's difficult with my home gym setup. I hit the supports. So, I tried the inline pushup. Yesterday and today's workouts were painful. I have a lot going on with my upper body - tendonitis, arthritis. I'm hoping that getting back to weight training will help with some of it, but I suspect I'll have good days and bad days. The past couple were burn days.

Felt good to get in a morning workout today. Boys were with their dad last night, and I had painters coming at 9 so I tried to get it in before. I might try and do this every morning. May be a little tricky when the boys are in school and I need to drive Mike.

Smart to be weary of an injury, Erin. Absolutely no need to over do things.

I've learned my lesson! If I can figure out how to get the workout in before yoga, I'll do it on Tuesday. But it will be rough since I drive Mike to school and leave for 1 1/2 hours during the work day.

[MuscleSouth]

But can you do this?

[HARRYBEAST]

But can you do this?

how long is too long to stare at that

[MuscleSouth]

how long is too long to stare at that

Good question. Probably until Erica asks what you've been looking at all day.

[HARRYBEAST]

Good question. Probably until Erica asks what you've been looking at all day.

shes happy with anything that keeps me occupied

[HoosierHardGain]

Good work again, Erin. Always admire anyone who likes to run, cause it's the bane of my existence lol

how long is too long to stare at that

When you figure it out let me know, cause I'm still staring at it lol

[erinlee01]

But can you do this?

No.

how long is too long to stare at that

I'm not sure there is a time limit.

Good work again, Erin. Always admire anyone who likes to run, cause it's the bane of my existence lol



When you figure it out let me know, cause I'm still staring at it lol

Oh, I HATE running. lol. It's a necessary evil!

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey buddy. Hope your weekend is going great!

[erinlee01]

Cardio
2 miles
32 minutes

It was warmer than usual (21 at 8 am). But, the snow has been melting across the roads so it was pretty icy. I had to take it pretty slow so I wouldn't land on my ass.

Workout
Plie squats - 35x10x4
ss w/lat raise - 5x12x4

BB stationary lunge - 45x10x4
ss w/bent over lat raise - 5x12x4

1-legged RDL - 10x10x4
Front raise - 5x12x4

Managed to get it all done before the painters got here!

Hey buddy. Hope your weekend is going great!

It was non-eventful, which was a nice change of pace! Got to watch my son kick some ass on the basketball court. It's time like this that I know some of my genes made it through!

[HoosierHardGain]

Solid workout, Erin! Nice way to kick off the week.

Do you take your son on 1 on 1 any?

[erinlee01]

Solid workout, Erin! Nice way to kick off the week.

Do you take your son on 1 on 1 any?

Yes, though it's really fair. I'm a lot taller and better on defense. Once it gets nice out, we'll spend a lot of time in the driveway where I will try and get him to understand that proper defensive position, how to do a layup, and how to dribble below head level. You know, the little things that drive me crazy when I watch him play. lol. I figure I have a few years before he can beat me.

[erinlee01]

Yoga - 90 minute class


The zen feeling was short lived as I returned to the painters. But, they are done and my ceiling and walls look fabulous! I'll post pics when I have a second to pull them off my camera. We've been living with a crap ceiling and multicolored walls (the previous owners tried to "touch up" without matching the color) since we bought the house 7 years ago. I've always hated the living room, but now I love it!

Stupid weather turned cold again. It had been in the mid 40's for about a week and now we are back in the 20's. It was a spring teaser. My mom called to day and said it was cool and she had to put on a sweater. It was 72. (they are in Hawaii)

[erinlee01]

Cardio
1.7 miles
28 minutes

Treadmill. Blech. I was all dressed to run outside this morning. Took Mike to school and in the 10 minutes it took me to get there and back, it had started to snow and looked like this:



Workout
Band assisted pullups - 4, 3, 3, 2

Kroc row - 30x8x3
ss w/curls - 45x6x3

Rack pull - 65x10x3

Hyperextension - 12x3
ww w/cross body concentration curls - 10x10x3

Pullover - 25x10x3