Emily's training blog

I haven't blogged in a while.  After Chicago I just really needed a mental break from running.  Then, I found out that I'm pregnant with Baby Jameson #4.  (Or as Lily calls the baby, Tulip Jameson.)  So, I used the opportunity to do some different things work out wise.  I've been cycling, lifting, doing Boot Camp, and Zumba.  I ran a little bit last week, and I think I'm finally ready to run regularly again.  I'm 14 weeks along, and due July 21.  I'm 8 pounds heavier (thanks Holidays.)  and getting chubbier by the day!!!

I woke up for a 5:30 Boot Camp class.   This is a tough format.  Especially when your belly is expanding.  Lots of tabata drills and jumps.  I do pretty well, but any exercise where I change levels (like burpees) make me a little dizzy.  I also did 20 minutes on the elliptical.  I may hit a 9:00 Zumba class, if I can get the kids ready shortly.  

Run tomorrow!

6.5 treadmill miles followed by 30 minutes on the spin bike.

Zumba class.

Hour on the cross trainer.  Starting at level 6, increasing level every 20 minutes

Elliptical.  8 sets of 2 minutes hard/easy intervals  35 minutes.  Zumba

80 minutes cycle workout while I watched Grey's Anatomy.

Total Body Conditioning class followed by 40 minutes on the cross trainer

25 minutes elliptical followed by Zumba.

5:30 AM  Cycle class

Off to a 9:00 AM Bootcamp class

I'm pretty sore from yesterday.  Especially my legs.  I did a relatively short workout.  50 minute run on the treadmill.  6.6 miles.  7:37 average.  I got on the dreaded scale.  Up nine pounds at 16 weeks!  I'm a chunk!

Light day.  25 minutes cross trainer and an hour of zumba.  Not much sleep last night, so I was a zombie.

Nice sunshiney Saturday run. 7:33 average. Running with a big belly is hard. Felt really good to get out, though.

7.5 miles at the gym.  I was aiming for eight, but the baby bouncing on my bladder made me cut it short.  I didn't feel like getting back on for just a half mile of running.  What can i say?  I'm lazy.  

20 minute elliptical and Boot Camp. I planned on more later this morning, but between Myles' bloody nose and a crashed hard drive, I am busy putting out mini fires at home.

Baby Cali Rose Jameson made her appearance on July 18. We spent an entire week in the hospital because she needed iv antibiotics. Not fun. I'm excited to get back to working out. I ran a bit during my pregnancy, but not as much as in prior pregnancies. It felt good, if a bit jiggly, running today.

I ran for 15 minutes. (It wasn't two miles, but I didn't have my garmin.) When I got home, I did a HIIT workout on YouTube. Myles did it with me.

I pulled out my garmin today. I ran 20 minutes at 8:23 average,.followed by 30 minutes on my spin bike. My legs are a bit sore from the HIIT workout. I'm definitely out of shape and overweight. It will all come back though.

3 miles. 8:04 average. I felt pretty sore today. I need to remember that I am still healing up and be careful. It's hard not to get amped up about getting back in shape.

Snuck under 8 minute mile pace. 3.2 in 7:55 average. It felt like a 5k sprint! Still, a little bit farther and a little bit faster is always a good thing.

It's going to take some time to get consistent with running.  Newborns are unpredictable.  That will be my goal over the next few weeks, to get into a routine.  I ran 30 minutes today.  The last mile was tough.  My stamina is lacking.  But, it should improve quickly.  My pace is picking up.  7:49 average.  SLCC loop.  Haven't run that one in a while.

Setbacks.  I developed a postpartum infection over the weekend.  I was pretty sick until the antibiotics kicked in.  So, a little backward step into my return to running.  

I ended up a touch farther than I planned today.  I ran 35 minutes, which turned out to be 4.5 miles exactly.  7:46 average.  Today was my first post-baby run down on the Jordan River Trail.  It was nice to expand my run outside of my neighborhood.  Beautiful morning!

I didn't run until after 10 this morning. It was hot! I was inspired by the totally insane Olympic women's 10k. Getting in shape after a long time off is hard, so I need to stay motivated. River Trail loop. I felt heavy and sluggish. 7:50 average.

The goal for my Saturday "long run" was 40 minutes.  I ran 42.  I felt stronger today than yesterday.  It probably helps that I ran a little earlier in the morning.  It feels good to be back running.  I listened to a podcast interview with Desi Linden.  I can't wait to see what she does in the marathon at the Olympics.  I'm glad the Olympics are on this week to keep me inspired.  

I ran by the SLCC, with the extended loop.  Back up 2200 W.  I'm glad that I'm starting to run as fall approaches.  It is the best time of the year to run.  5.4 miles 7:46 average.

My goal for this week is 30 miles. I felt pretty good today. It felt like the first day that my running form felt a little tighter instead of all over the place. I ended up with 7:35 average. Nice morning! And way to go Emma Coburn for a bronze medal in the steeplechase in an AR time. Couple that with thre American women in the top ten in the marathon, and I would say the American women are killing it in Rio.

Five miles 7:40 average up and around Valley Park.  I did some zumba at home with youtube, but it's not the same as being in class.  

I'm running So Jo Half Marathon in October, so I'm trying to slowly build my stamina.  I'm running it with my brother in law for fun.  It will mostly be just a long run that day.  But, I'm looking forward to it!  It will help keep me training and working my body back into shape.  

I was up really early nursing Cali.  I decided to go to the gym rather than run in the dark.  I ran an easier effort, but a little longer.   6.1 miles.  

I bit the bullet and got on the scale to see how much work I have to do to lose the baby weight.  138 pounds.  18 pounds to lose.  It's going to take awhile.  But, on the positive side, I gained 38, so 20 down already.  

A little shorter today, but my first week of daily running. 4.25 miles at 7:33 average. When I got home I did a 30 minute tabata workout. Myles did it with me.

Needed a Zumba fix, so went to the gym instead of running.  Fun class!

As I started to walk out the door, Cali woke up wanting to eat.  No run.  I did a Fitness Blender HIIT cardio and core workout in my living room.  It was pretty tough considering my flabby abs.   I'm hoping I will see strength improvements over time.

I felt good and strong running today.  I like seeing my form and fitness come back.  I ran a loop through the neighborhood, down to the River Trail, up at Bullion, and then back through the neighborhood.  7:24 average.  I could feel yesterday's workout.  The soreness really kicked in the second half of the run.  

6 miles.  Still a bit sore in my hips, quads, and abs.  I had to work hard to finish in time to get kids to school.  7:26 average.

Kind of flat today.  Still having trouble getting a routine down.  Cali's still a bit unpredictable with feedings.  7:35 average.  My longest run, yet!   I ran over to the gym and got on the scale.  Down 4 pounds since last weigh in.  134 lbs.  14 to go.  

Had to work to get back before the kids needed to leave for school.  It's tough getting both Teren's and my runs in.  Up to Valley Park, canal road, through the neighborhood, out to 4700, up to 3200 W, to 4100S, to 2200 W and home.  New route.  I hit a 7:01 mile today!  7:27 average.

Short on time.  More of a tempo effort.  After a 7:47 first mile, I picked it up.  7:12, 6:55, 7:15, 6:55 for a 7:13 average.  It was some work, though.  I'm running SOJO half in October with my brother in law.  He wants to aim for sub 1:40  So, 7:30 pace for 13.1.  If I can get more consistent over the next month it should be doable.  Time to lengthen out my runs a bit.

Six miles early and easy.

Nice morning to run.  I still need to get to where I run every day, but slowly I am improving.  7:24 average for eight miles.  The last two were pretty hard, but I was good through six.  I definitely need to increase my stamina.  

Another gorgeous morning. I love holidays when I don't have to hurry to get my run done. 7 miles. 1300 W up to Canal road. 6:45 last mile (good downhill) put my pace under 7:20. 7:16 average.

I ran 2.75 miles to the track and then ran 2 miles worth of speed changes.  I thought I would start imcorporating a little bit of turnover.  I definitely need to strengthen up still.  I ran the short way home, for a total of 5.5 miles.  7:12 average.

10 minute warm up. 10 x 1 minute hard/easy. Cooldown to home. 7:10 average.

Managed a little longer today. 4800 s to 700 w. drop down to Bullion. 7:22 average. Beautiful birthday run!

Murray Park/Wheeler Farm. Nice soft surface running. 7:20 average.

First double digit run. Ran with my brother in law. 1300 w to Gardner Village under a full moon. Gorgeous sunrise. 7:35 average.

Treadmill progression  run.  Start at 7.5 mph,  increase every half mile.  Plus 1 minute pushes every 5 minutes.  Finally got down in the low sixes at the end of the workout.

My goal is to get more structured and consistent  with  my training.   I'mean running  a  5k on Thanksgiving, so it's  time to start incorporating some speedwork.  It's  a long  slow road back to fitness.

Easy run around my neighborhood listening to Radio Ronin, my new favorite podcast.  My legs were pretty tired from yesterday's faster workout.  7:49 average.  

Pretty windy this morning.  Not a lot of fun to run in.  I warmed up 20 minutes and then ran 3 x 3-2-1 minutes with 2-2-1 minute recovery.  About half a mile jog to finish.  7:21 average.  It's tough getting the legs to turn over early in the morning.  

Extra tough getting out the door this morning, but I made it! Just a short, easy recovery run before tackling a longer run tomorrow. SLCC loop with some add ons.

Afternoon run. I loved the sunshine. 7:05 average. It's nice seeing progress. And I managed five days straight of running. Baby steps.

Tempo workout. Ten minute warm up. 10 minutes at 6:40 pace. 10 minutes at 6:30 pace. 5 minutes at 6:20 pace. 5 minutes at 6:10 pace. Three minutes recovery jog in between. Cooldown to 8 miles.

Listened to an interview with Molly Huddle on my run today. It made me excited for the NYC marathon this weekend. 7:40 average. My hands are cold. Even with gloves.

Cali woke up for a visit at three. Then, I tossed and turned until 5:15. I thought about skipping my run, but managed to get out and get it done. I felt really sluggish. Hopefully, I feel more energized tomorrow. 7:33 average.

Hit the (gulp!) track for the first time in a long time. You gotta start somewhere!

Warmed up two miles to the track. Ran one mile of speed changes. Workout was a 200-400-600-800-600-400-200 ladder with 200-200-400-400-400-200-200 recovery. Goal pace: 6:00.

200: 41

400:1:31

600: 2:13

800: 2:59

600:2:13

400: 84

200: 38 ( There's the wheels! Finally!)

I felt like an elephant running. It will smooth out with some work.

Cooldown home

Setback on Saturday. I had a long night

with the baby, and ended with with only a couple hours of sleep. I had intentions of an afternoon run, but it didn't happen. Try again.

I warmed up 1.5 miles. I ran a 20 minute tempo and hit 3.03 miles in 20 minutes. About 6:35 average. Then, I ran 10 x 1 minute on/off. That gave me three more miles. The fast parts varied between 5:45 pace and 6:15 pace.

I cooled down about six minutes for 8.2 miles total.

My goal for this week is simply to run every day.

Got lost wandering back and forth in a new neighborhood. I couldn't find an outlet to the main street. I'm directionally challenged. 7:27 average.

Not a lot of  sleep after a late night following  election coverage.  But, I made it out the door for a beautiful  morning  run.  700W to Bullion run, back via river trail.  7.5 miles.  7:24 average . 

Warm up fifteen minutes. 5-4-3-2-1 minute fartlek workout with 3-2-2-2-1 minute recoveries. Cooldown home. 7:11 average.

Short and easy this morning. 4.25 miles. 7:37 average.

Finally! I finished a week where I ran every day. Of course, next week might be sporadic again since we are going out of town. I will do what I can, and start hitting it hard after our trip. 12 sunny miles. 7:09 average.

20 minutes warm up.  10 x 2 minutes on/1minute off.  Cool down  to 1 hour.

Only found time for one run last week.  We spent all week in Disneyland .   We were up by six and spent all day at the park.  Oh well.  It was really fun and we walked a lot.  Now I can get more serious.

Treadmill  run.  It was pouring this morning.  45 Minute progression run with 1 minute pushes every five minutes. 6.5 miles.

Went on another adventure run, discovering new routes in beautiful  Taylorsville . I didn't get lost this time, but did end up extending my run by about two miles.  It felt great to run this morning .  7:25 average . 

I knew I wasn't in shape for a good 5k. Especially after missing all of last week. There's nothing like a full demonstration of your complete lack of fitness to motivate you to get back in the game.

I warmed up three miles on the course. It was icy in several spots due to yesterday's snow storm. I decided to forgo my flats in order to maintain traction.

This is a really tough 5k course, and it was really painful. I ran 6:46 for the first mile and 6:45 for the second. I was not prepared for the hills. I finished the third downhill mile in 6:23. I was dying.

I cooled down with Tee and Devra. The highlight was catching up with them and setting up some running dates. It will be nice having running buddies again.

I feel so far away from getting fit. I will spend the rest of 2016 building up my miles and developing some consistency. Then, we'll see what kind of progress I have maee headed into 2017.

6-ish. My garmin died at 5.3 miles. So, guessing. I stopped to help an older gentleman pull his garbages to the curb. I almost dropped the garbage, so I don't think I was really that helpful. I had good intentions.

Maybe Zumba later if my sister in law still wants to go.

I met up with Devra for a long run. I have really missed my running buddies. The mileage seemed to fly by as we got caught up on life. I'm hoping to run with Tee snd Devra regularly. I had to add the .15 so I could hit even mileage for the week.

7:27 average. The wind was sooo cold.

Two mile warm up.  Five miles tempo run.  6:28 average.  1 mile cool down. Weekly goal: 50 miles.

Very icy run on the shoulder of the roads this morning. I had to watch my footing. Yay winter. I listened to an interview with Carrie Fisher about her Star Wars days. Very interesting.

Six frigid miles. Not super enjoyable this morning.

Warmer this morning. 15 minute warm up. 3x 1-2-3-2-1 minute fartlek with 1-1-2-1-1 minute recoveries. A little lackluster this morning. 7:03 average.

Wimped out and went to Zumba instead of running.

Wasatch out and back with Tee. I'm thrilled to have a running buddy! Tough run for me. It's pretty flat in Taylorsville. 7:12 average. We were moving pretty well.

8.7 miles. Treadmill because of wet snowy weather. Two mile warm up. 8 x 3 minutes on/two minutes off. I started at 6:20 pace and increased to 5:49 pace on the last repeat. 8 minute mile pace on recovery. Cooled down five more minutes for an hour total.

My garmin died just as I finished in front of my house.  Perfect timing.  I really need to charge my Garmin at night.

Up all night with sick kids.  No sleep.  No run.

Warm up 20 minutes.  6 mile tempo.  38:10.  6:22 average .   5 minute cool down .