Today I finally went to the gym. 25 minutes of toning and weights and 20 minutes of elliptical. My knees gave out a couple times so I kept it to just 20 minutes but it's a start!! Wes, FYI, I was
in the zone between 70 and 85%. I kept the toning to lots of abs, and leg abductor and adductors; the pushups were a mistake and I'm definitely not ready for any lunges yet.
in the zone between 70 and 85%. I kept the toning to lots of abs, and leg abductor and adductors; the pushups were a mistake and I'm definitely not ready for any lunges yet. Normal plank - 70 seconds; Side Planks - only 20 seconds. Everybody give me a side plank this week, k?
Stats - I'm using a stat sheet developed by Doug to keep track of miles, but also minutes of total 
cardio and weights (I modified it slightly to do this). Thank you, Doug, it was very generous of you to share this with me! I don't have any swimming or biking to report yet, it's mostly been running, elliptical and that evil jerk stairmaster thingy. I think it will be a good motivator to keep me going and not skip weeks at a time. (Unfortunately, I did have to take a week off already in the first month due to the stupid joint virus.) I have a really minor goal of not ever dropping below 20 miles in a month again. Very minimal, but it's part of my quest to shed the non-runner in me. :D
cardio and weights (I modified it slightly to do this). Thank you, Doug, it was very generous of you to share this with me! I don't have any swimming or biking to report yet, it's mostly been running, elliptical and that evil jerk stairmaster thingy. I think it will be a good motivator to keep me going and not skip weeks at a time. (Unfortunately, I did have to take a week off already in the first month due to the stupid joint virus.) I have a really minor goal of not ever dropping below 20 miles in a month again. Very minimal, but it's part of my quest to shed the non-runner in me. :D 
January -
Running - 21.71 miles
Weights/toning - 205 minutes
Total Cardio - 413 minutes
Official Challenge weight - 161 to 155.
Hope to improve on all these numbers for February...
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FYI, I was in the zone between 70 and 85%
Yea! You rock :-)
You want me to do what? Normal planks don't hurt enough? Slave driver :-)
Here's to February being an even better month for you!!
And you;) really are vying for the title of Nazi Plank Lady aren't you?
Side Plank (sadface) U are tough on us...
Have a great FEB & Beyond!!
I am so happy your feeling better :-)
Way to go with the side planks too. I feel planking guilty.
Nice loss and time and miles put in Jan!!
Glad to hear that you're doing better. BTW--that side plank looks IMPOSSIBLE.
Glad to hear you're starting to feel better -- sounds like the virus really affected you!
Hmmm, I'm gonna have to test out the side plank -- looks hard!
So glad to see you back in action! Take it nice and easy, we want you better. You are doing good on your goals.
Thanks for being so supportive on my blog! Your comments mean a lot to me!
I hope you're back soon cuz the workout world miss you.
Glad you're finally using, and enjoying, the spreadsheet I sent your way!
I'll go do some side planks for you; its just about time for my ab workout! By the end of the night I'll have six minutes of side plank for you (3x1 minute, each side).
Nice job on the weight loss, too! YRMFO!
WHOOO HOOOOOO Good to see you back in action lady!! ;D ;D
It is AMAZING what lunges can do to the body. No matter how "in shape" one feels, I am a firm believer, get it, firm? ... that lunges are the death of working out! You want to be sore the next day and the next? Do some lunges! :)
Thanks, but I'll pass on the SIDE OF PLANK. Hehehehe.
Let's give February a run for the money!!!
And yay for your 8 strength sessions. Gym women ROCK!!
WOW! Look at all those exercise minutes. And you were sick the last week?! Great job on the weight loss, too. You are doing so great. I am glad the virus is gone and you are recovering nicely.
Today I did two 35-second side planks this morning although my goal was to just do 33-second planks. So you can have my additional 4 seconds if you like! (But I may ask for them back come the end of the year).
Alright.. I am going to drop and give you that side plank now!
We'll have to get you a new title if you shed the Non-Runner :)
I think we're all happy to see January go. Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better.
Not sure I can give you a side plank any longer than 20 seconds. Even sick you still kick my butt! Be sure to not rush back too soon but I am glad to hear you are feeling better!
Side plank? C'mon Nancy - cut a girl some slack, will ya???
Sooooooo glad you are back :)
I have been doing my planks more religiously and did a couple for you. Hope you are feeling 100% soon - let me know when you are ready to hit the trails again.
You are definitely in the zone! Great workout stats.
Welcome back, viruses can be killer.
Glad you are starting to recover, do you know how boring it is around here without your posts!
Keep battlin' through! You will prevail. Try and make each month progressively better than the previous.
I am sure some of those aches and pains will go away. Are any of them due to age? Sorry, it is one of those days for me. Those planks, I do not want to even try.
I hate that funky joint pain after a cold - I imagine you feel much worse. hope it gets better soon.
I happen to like the side plank better, less stress on my toes...I'll do some for you during AMC today.
Your evil stairmaster thing - is that one that looks like an escalator or just the standard ones. The escalator ones is evil, indeed.
Good luck on beating your monthly minimum...I'll lend you some miles if you'd like since I've been banned from the mileage competition.
sorry so long...making up for missed comments, I guess.
Feel better soon, I have knee issues too! Be careful with them or they'll get worse! :(
Good to hear you are able to get back to it. Still the plank queen I see. Love side plank. I did a few yesterday as a matter of fact.
February is going to be a great month!
You're so kickin' bum and super cool new pic on the side there bam bam!
What is a side plank? I just barely figured out the regular one. LOL
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