I can do it!

Day of rest!  We took the kids out on a family bike ride to the park, so the 10 miles we did were pretty easy, but it was still good for my shoulders to spend some time on the bike.  Later that evening, Ben and I walked 2.5 miles to pick up his truck at work.  My legs are tired!

I got up this morning and Elijah and I ran a 5K with walk breaks in 31:10.  My legs are still tired, and my right ankle/shins are bothering me, so I just took it easy.  Later, I did my P90X legs and back routine, but left out the back exercises, since I have no pull-up bar or any place too hook up the bands.  I finished up with ab-ripper X and was excited to be able to do a couple of the exercises that I've never been able to do before!  Yay for getting stronger!!!

Then, to top it all off, I wrapped up the evening with a trip to the pool, where I swam my first official "workout," not just a bunch of laps.  It was surprisingly fun!  I went with my friend Katie.  I did a 100m swim, then 75m legs only, another 50m swim, followed by a hard 25m swim.  This exercise was repeated four times, first with freestyle, then back stroke, the free again, and finally breast stroke.  Then I followed it all with 1000 meter swim.  It was supposed to be a little different, but I was short on time, so I did the last part straight through, instead of in intervals.  I think the breast stroke kick is going to cause some soreness in my shins later...we shall see.  :)

Ooooo....sore legs today. Still, I was able to do my P90X Cardio X routine, and felt pretty strong the whole time. Other than that, I was a slacker today. :)

We went to the outdoor amphitheater last night, just in time for winter to move into Saint George.  We froze our tails off!  I had the chills all night long.  Then this morning, I woke up with a lovely cough, headache, and fever.  So all nutirtion and exercise plans went out the window, and I loafed around all day, using my witch doctoring skills as best as I could.  By this evening, I thought I might try going out to my ballet and tap classes, which I was able to do fairly well.  So I came home tonight and did ab-ripper X.  That's it for me today.  Still feeling somewhat low, and I sound awful, but I'm hoping for better things tomorrow.  I never stay sick for long....

Ben and I pulled ourselves out of bed at 5:30 this morning to do P90X Plyometrics. It was my first time, and it was HARD! I "cheated" on several of the exercises. I'm sure it will get easier, but I think if I had eaten breakfast first, it may have made a difference. Plus, I'm still feeling somewhat unwell.  Anyway, after going back to bed for a few hours, Elijah and I ran five miles in 48:54.  It was the best I could do today.  Some days are like that, I guess.  :D

Ben and I are leaving town now for a two day road trip.  It will be fun, but nutrition and excerise are not part of the equation.  Ben will find a way to work in a work out, but I'm sure the eating thing will be sketchy...Too bad, since I'm FINALLY starting to lose weight on this diet!  Heeheehee!  Good thing that there's always NEXT week!  :)

We spent the night last night in Primm Nevada at Whiskey Pete's hotel! Ben and I were "sort of" good, and got up early enough to do a little bit of P90X before hitting the road.  I did core synergistics, but feeling pretty poorly, I didn't quite do ALL the moves.  We ate like pigs the night before at "Sweet tomatoes", then continued the pattern for the rest of the day.  I have a feeling I'm going to be starting all over after this weekend....