Running and Zumba

Did I mention how hard it is to jump

back into training and running?

Cause it totally is.

Last night was my first run this week,

and considering this week there are only

two scheduled runs... I feel ok about that.

The 3 miles went suprisingly well.

I don't know if it was the awesome

songs I was listening to.

Or the stories I was making up about

the people in the gym around me.

But the 3 miles wizzed by and

it felt so good to have that accomplished that run.

As I was doing some muscle excercises after my run

a new gym class started... ZUMBA

I went over to the glass to see what it

was all about and after 5 minutes of watching

I couldn't keep myself out of that room.

Zumba is AMAZING!!

It's a fun excercise class that mixes

all these different latin rythms and

dance techniques into a fun workout.

I was asked to certify on Feb 21st
Hopefully I will be able to certiry then

because Zumba is one workout I just got addicted to.

Getting the train going

I find the hardest part about training is

starting the routine and sticking with it.

Mornings would be perfect to get up

early and run at the gym before work.

But everytime I have tried that one,

my alarm ends up waking James up

and I sleep right through it's buzzing.

Here is to this week:

Tuesday - Run 3 miles

Wednesday - Cross Train { Zumba class at the gym}

Thursday - Sports Conditionnig {great class at the gym}

Saturday - Run 4 miles {or the 5k}

My goal is to finally get to my goal weight

that I have always wanted to be.

Running and cross training will be good at reaching that goal!

I don't know if I am brave enough to put how

much I want/need to loose to get there.

So if you're looking into starting to run

or get in shape...

let us fight this beast together!

Interesting trick

Here is an interesting trick for the day

Drink chocolate milk within 30 min

after you finish your run.

It has great carbohydrates and protein

that your body needs to recover.

Not a believer?

Try it!

It does wonders

*Article found here

The 3 miles didn't go as planned yesterday

It's hard getting back into shape

But I did it.

I may have speed walked at a VERY steep incline

for some of the time

But I did it.

Hopefully tonights running goes better

The time has come

To put on your running shoes

and get out there and RUN!

We have 13 weeks till the

Salt Lake City 1/2 marathon.

The training will be hard

The commitment will be rough

But the race will be worth it!

Tonight is cross training.

I will be doing Turbo Jam.

This blog will help

keep me on track with training

accountable to myself {and the one reader}

and hopefully shed some unwanted lbs