LilZ and I went out tonight and went the same 3-mile route we walked last night, but I used tonight (my six-week mark from AndyZ’s birth) as my first night re-introducing jogging to my body. We would jog for two minutes and then walk for four minutes. I wasn’t sure if this would feel like too little or too much running, since I’m improvising my own 5K training plan. And you know what? It was perfect. The first two-minute jog was painful and exhausting and I thought, “What the HELL was I thinking?” But - by the time we got back to our street for our last two-minute jog, I actually was able to sprint to our front door.
(Keep in mind that I am really slow so my sprint is probably the average persons jog.)
I feel great. I think I have the workings of a small blister on one foot, but since I’m the blister queen that is to be expected. I’m not too sore but I felt like I had a good workout. I’m very pleased.
I also did day 1 of my Push-up training routine. I did four sets of 2 push-ups resting for sixty seconds between each set. Then, my 5th set was supposed to be my “max” set where I do at least 3 push-ups, but the idea was to do as many as possible. I did FOUR. So, total push-up count was 12. I’m proud of that too. However, I think I will feel that one more tomorrow. My arms are already a little pained tonight.
My eating went well today too. I stayed within my allowed calories and ate healthy with those calories. I’m trying to curb my late night snacking and so far this is day two of not eating anything past 7pm. Go Me! Two days may not be a big milestone for most people, but for me? It’s a good deal.
All in all? Day 2 - Success!
My arms didn’t hurt after the first day of push-ups - it was my abs! Still trying to figure that one out…lol!
Blisters.. ouch.. have you looked at/tried the socks from Dr. scholls? They are anti-blister and have an elastic arch support. They are supposed to help stop heat spots.. I dunno, I have a pair and love em, but I don’t have much to compare them too. Just a thought! Congrats on the running! You go girl!!
Congrats on getting back into the swing of things so well! I can’t imagine not eating past 7PM…I am always up so late.
Sweet!
I started the 100 Pushup thingy today, too–thanks for sharing the link.
Remember to AVOID any and all cotton in the fiber makeup of your socks. Cotton is great for lots of things, including making blisters. But you probably already know that.
It’s been a while since I commented, but I wanted to let you know I’ve been doing about the same “plan” for 10 days now. Getting past day 8 was haaaaaaard for me, but I did it, so I have absolute faith that you will, too!
(11 push ups for me today.)
You go girl. Six weeks already! Time flies.
Woot for Zoot!
You go! I can’t imagine starting running again that soon. My son is 5 and I struggle with motivation. I just started back running this week, and I finished my 2nd 5k over a month ago. Oops.
I can’t wait to read about your running program. I am having enough difficulty with the 5k distance, much less running 13 mi. You are officially awesome just for trying.
Woohoo! Congrats on starting off so well.
I bow before you. New baby and so motivated. My baby is almost three and I’m still working up the gumption to do some exercise.
Do we get Team Zoot shirts for race day?
I started with the two on four off method after Wah was born and it worked great…I build up to three miles doing it that way and then started building u pthe minutes. Other than feeling like I was running through cement it went really well.
Cool, go for it girl!
You rock Zoot!!! You are doing great! I’ve been trying to walk three miles a day (now that I have made it up to three miles) and that’s about all I can do right now. I really love how you are motivated and you help me keep motivated as well.
Wow..has it been SIX WEEKS already?
he’s six weeks, ALREADY?!?!!? wow.
you rock Zoot - seriosuly. Keep it up, girl!
I am going to say this with all the niceness in my heart. You suck! NO really I wish I could do this! I have been riding my bike a lot more this summer…but haven’t since Saturday. It is so hard to get myself motivated! I wish I could do it too!! That is awesome start and I hope it continues to go as well as it is so far!!
Sounds awesome! You’re being so smart to ease back into it, and avoid injury. I need to try that pushup program - I have NO upperbody strength. I went to yoga on Monday for the first time in forever and couldn’t hold downward dog the whole time because my arms started shaking. Thanks for sharing the link!
Go Zoot! That’s awesome, I can’t believe your exercising after only six weeks.
Way to go! That’s very impressive.
Zoot, you are my inspiration! I was doing really well with my postpartum exercise, and recently started running, then recently started NOT running. I’ve slipped. I’m bad. BUT I’M GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. and I’m going to use you for motivation. maybe I’ll train alongside you. Virtually. In the most non-creepy-non-stalkerish way possible.
PLUS, I absolutely adore your love of Harry Potter. You get me! I heart you!
Congrats!
are you going to share your daily-calorie goal?
and what are these healthy snacks you speak of?
I recently did a walk/jog program to get up to 30 minutes a day.
It was great:
Week 1:
Run 2 minutes, walk 4 minutes.
Complete 5 cycles.
Week 2:
Run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes.
Complete 5 cycles.
Week 3:
Run 5 minutes, walk 2.5 minutes.
Complete 4 cycles.
Week 4:
Run 7 minutes, walk 3 minutes.
Complete 3 cycles.
Week 5:
Run 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes.
Complete 3 cycles.
Week 6:
Run 9 minutes, walk 2 minutes.
Complete 2 cycles, then run 8 minutes.
Week 7:
Run 9 minutes, walk 1 minute.
Complete 3 cycles.
Week 8:
Run 13 minutes, walk 2 minutes.
Complete 2 cycles.
Week 9:
Run 14 minutes, walk 1 minute.
Complete 2 cycles.
Week 10:
Run 30 minutes
Oh, and
WAY TO GO!!!