Training Recap – Week 2

The second week is complete.  I got a little lazy this week because I haven't been feeling like myself.  I had a very emotional couple days at work.  I just wanted to climb in bed and never get out.  I still did my 4 days of walk/runs but I did not do my best.  By Thursday I had snapped out of the funk and I was ready to get back to work.  Thursday was an easy walk day which I needed.  I felt so energized after the walk. 

Sunday February 2^nd --Rest day.  I don’t usually exercise or even wear my Fitbit tracker on Sunday but I did today and I logged a whopping 2,905 steps.  I really took it easy today.  My body needed the rest. 

Monday February 3^rd--2.59 miles  36:18 minutes  Fitbit log 10,107 steps 

Tuesday February 4^th--Rest day from training. Strength (abs, back, arms). Fitbit log 5,546 steps

Wednesday February 5^th--2.14 miles 31:11 minutes. Fitbit log 10,094 steps

Thursday February 6^th--Easy Walk 1.05 miles 25:03 minutes.  Fitbit log 6,591 steps

Friday February 7^th--Rest day from training. Yoga. Fitbit log 7,150 steps

Saturday February 8^th--4.31 miles 1:05:24 hours Fitbit log 15,005

I was able to increase my walk/run ratio this week to 60/60.  I was doing 30/45 which means 30 seconds running and 45 walking.  Now I am doing 60 seconds running and 60 seconds walking.  It was an easy transition for me so I felt really good about it.  After all I have been doing 2-3 mile walks about 3 times a week for the past 6 months so it wasn’t like I started this training from scratch or from the couch.

I may have over done it a little on Saturday.  I did a lot of walking while out shopping with my mom plus my regular training.  I logged a little over 15,000 steps.  It felt great though.  I hit a new record of logging 50 miles walking on my Fitbit.  I have had it for over a year but I haven’t used it steadily until just recently.  It was fun to hit that record on Saturday.

I have decided that it is time to try training outdoors.  I have been training indoors the past two weeks because I didn’t really have the correct clothing to run out in the cold.  Today I went and purchased a couple new tops to wear outside in the cold. On my next training day I am going to try my first walk/run in the winter air.  I am hoping it doesn’t snow or I will end up on the treadmill again. 

The most exciting thing that happened to me this week is that I discovered we have a Lululemon store at Fashion Place mall (a mall fairly close to me for those readers who are not from Utah).  One of my favorite bloggers and youtubers (organizedjen) that I watch on a regular basis talks about the running/yoga clothing from this store.  I am excited that we finally have one nearby.  The clothing is a little on the pricey side and I am not quite down to the size they carry in most items but it gives me something to look forward to as I get closer to my goal.  I am determined to buy a super cute exercise outfit from there when I reach my ultimate weight loss goal.