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Week 12: Still Packing, Sept. 23-Sept 29
By Cindy | October 4, 2007
I took this week off from running. My next goal is to start preparing for a 10K. I’ve started incorporating flexibility training into my fitness plan. Preparing our home for sale has taken priority, so my focused workouts have been more in the form of practical, hands-on housework.
Cardiovascular: Being slightly sore after the 5K, I did a light 30 minute Curves-style routine on Monday. On Saturday, we hiked as a family near a gorge. The rest of the week I was unable to get to the YMCA and spent most of my time moving more boxes.
Flexibility: Tuesday, I went to an Iron Pump Yoga class. When I go to Yoga classes (I’ve only tried a handful), I think that it can’t be that hard. I’m barely moving. I’m always wrong. I realize that my body has alot of work to do and that I neglect muscles which I thought I was focusing on. Doing strength training routines does not prepare my body for the demands of a flexibility routine. I’m determined to improve my flexibility and hope to continue attending the Yoga classes.
Strength Training: Our biggest move was the weight machine. I got my strength training in by carrying weights to the trailer and then into the storage unit. Most of the lifts were 30 to 40 pounds a piece. I know I was able to complete at least 2 full sets of squats with bicep style lifts in the moving of weights!
Nutrition: I failed terribly this week with food. I had two shakes and snacked often. I have no excuse, but laziness and stress. I didn’t plan healthy meals for the evenings and would throw something together at the last minute or just go out and get fast food.
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How long are you looking at for the 10k?
Hi Blaine,
I’m looking to compete in one in January of February. I haven’t signed up for one yet. I’ve found a few training programs that I like. Most of them range from 8 weeks to 12 weeks.