wahminsc Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Ack - a meet up! Hope you have a great time. :jealous I am: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Doug, I feel dumb, but I don't get it! RC, YAAAAAAAYYYYYYY! I can't wait to see you! 14 more hours! Sherrie, I assume you mean you're jealous of Robert, right? Hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I enjoyed my time at the gym this evening. I did my scheduled Couch-to-5K run, which was the final run of week 3. It's so suprising to me how each of the 3 runs each week get easier. The first run of each week, I think I'm going to die and can't imagine how I'm going to get through it. Then the second run feels a little easier, and easier still the third run. I was able to do the runs faster and more consistently tonight than the other day, which felt great. So, between the walks and the runs, it was 2 miles in 30 minutes. Slow, I know, but there's still lots of walking in there. Overall, it felt great. Next run on Tuesday involves considerably more run time than the previous three weeks, so it will definitely be a challenge that I'm already looking forward to. I'll be on the road next week, so gotta make sure the gym is a priority, especially on C25K days! I could always run outside, but I don't know why I'm scared to run outside. I just feel more comfortable and consistent on the treadmill. After 30 minutes on the treadmill, I did 20 minutes on the stair-climber. I did have to take 3x20-30 second breaks. Then steam room, pool, and hot tub. That felt a.w.e.s.o.m.e. Much more to do tonight to get ready to leave for my trip early in the morning. Flying to Vegas to meet Robert and make the trip to Austin, where we will be assembling and shipping all the awesome prize packages to the VB&F challenge finishers! Yay! Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great work, Karen! See you in less than 12 hours! All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDougie Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) I am sorry Karen. There is no way you are dumb, just a difference in cultural sense of humour Any way have a safe trip to Vegas and think of us poor people back in old blighty, we have had six inches of snow overnight and I have to drive it to make sure the animals we look after are fed etc You and Robert are doing great things for the animals ---I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=52.360195,-0.679293 Edited February 7, 2012 by VeganDougie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahminsc Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Yes, totally jealous of Robert. Hope you have a great time. Training is awesome! Some days that last run is a killer, but when it's over, it's hard to remember how it feels to run less than that. Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thanks for stopping by my journal! Did I read that correctly--you and Robert are going to be in Vegas? Wish I could meet you guys! Lots of good vegan food here nowadays Sending lots of healing energy to your Mom... Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hey Maria! Thanks so much for the positive thoughts! My mom is doing well now. Yes, Robert and I are here in Vegas (since yesterday afternoon), and we'll be here till Wednesday afternoon. Maybe we could do a meetup or something? We'll see if it works out, depending on your schedule and ours. Keep in touch! You can also email us at [email protected]. Thanks again!Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmichael614 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement! Have a great time in Vegas- don't go too crazy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Great working out with you today! Awesome form and technique during the dumbbell exercises. Great effort all around. Looking forward to training together all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'm quite tired, so my journal post isn't going to be as "fluffy" tonight. Just the facts, ma'am. Today I worked out with Robert (obviously, from the above posts!). He showed me around the weights a bit, which was really what I needed. Warm-up: 15-20 minutes on stairmaster (ugh)Wall Ball Squats: 3x12Invisible jump rope: 1x110, 1x150 Dumbbell Lateral raises: 3x12 @ 5sDumbbell Front raises: 3x12 @ 5sDumbbell Rear Delt raises: 3x12 @ 5sSeated Dumbbell Overhead Press: 3x12 @ 10sStraight Bar Upright Rows: 1x12 @ 16; 3x12 @ 20Medicine ball partner sit-ups: 2x30Stationary bike 20 minutes Breakfast: banana, Vega WFHO shake, 1/2 orange, small piece of roti flatbreadLunch: big salad from Whole Foods salad bar, and cup of mushroom barley soupDinner: Veg burrito bowl from ChipotleSnacks: Dried apples and juicePre-workout: Vega EnergizerPost-workout: Primal Strip Th-th-that's all, folks! Thanks for all your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMNgetfit Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Karen- nice workout!! Quite a variety of exercises..... It's nice to have a partner sometimes.... Motivation & encouragement!!!Keep it up & will you guys catch any Vegas shows ( I love Vegas..... Lights, smells, excitement!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurak11 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Karen- way to rock that workout w/ RC! Keep up the awesome work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDougie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Good workout Karen. Hope you kicked RC's butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pphelps Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well done karen and jealous you got to work out with robert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahminsc Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Nice workout, Karen. And I need to go get more Primal Strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandagracewing Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Karen! That's so great that you are getting to work out with RC! Who better to show you around the weights, right? I'm jealous!! Hope you are doing amazing! I can't wait to catch up soon and hear how you're doing!!! Let me know if you need anything at all! xoxoxo Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hey Karen... Thanks for letting me know I am getting a prize package!! Yippeeeeeee!! that is ultra fantastic!! I am very excited. Just to let you know I will be keeping up my blog...and I am currently training for the times colonist 10k run...I am doing it on a dare!! It's April 29th...I have lost a few more pounds and I am still doing light weights three days a week to keep my muscle up. Have a great day Bev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hey Karen you got to work out with RC! Wow lucky !!! I think I am a bit envious! lol!! Way to go...you work very hard Thanks for being a great example Have a great day Bev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey Karen!Just read over ome of your latest posts. Weights with Robert...sweet!How's the running going? Hoping to hit more weights this week. Need to read your psts more often...great motivation!Have a great week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frayedendz Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 super jealous of your workout with Robert last week! awesome job! Also jealous of the whole foods salad you got from the salad bar that day. Seriously when I got there to "build my salad" i will be honest it gets out of control...for me thats like going to a candy store, im like a kid. I have to get just a little bit of almost everything on the salad bar. in fact the whole store is pretty much my favorite place to go. im a food dork.Looking fwd to checking out more of your workouts this week! keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frayedendz Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 prize package arrived today!!! so cool. everything is amazing, thanks so much for all the time all of you put into it! it honestly is what I totally needed this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrickzin Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank you for the prize package Karen.You Robert and everyone else on this site are a huge blessing for my journey to a more healthy and active lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMNgetfit Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 How's the C25k program going?? Haven't heard about your progress lately........ Thanks again for your hardwork in helping get packages together-LOVE it!!! Happy Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahminsc Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi and hugs, Karen. Hope you and your mom are doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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