Tough Princess Training Week 1

The week started off with a little kick ass Brazilian Butt. I made it through the 40 minute workout of a variation of lunges and squats. It was definitely a killer, toward the end I was unable to do a full squat. I was afraid of what I would feel like a couple of days later.

Tuesday was my first run of training. Since it's been 2 years since my last run, I felt most comfortable easing into it rather than jumping in. I decided to do run/walk intervals. Run 60 seconds, walk 90 seconds, repeat for 20 minutes. Doesn't sound too bad until you do it. It was just slightly less hard as I remember it the first time. I got through it nonetheless and felt great afterward. Felt proud of myself!

Wednesday was a rest day. Thank goodness! As I suspected my legs and booty were sore, I don't think I would have been able to run. I hesitated going down the 2 steps in our home. Pathetic. Well, all I can think of is the phrase, "Pain is your body's way of ridding itself of weakness." Weakness is spot-on. I can't wait to be strong again. I don't mean strong so that I can lift my 200 pound husband out of his chair but strong as in a lean mean fighting machine who can lift the cast iron skillet out of the oven with 1 hand. But seriously, I'm looking forward to feeling more alert, having more energy, sleeping better and just feeling great! All that will come soon.

Thursday I felt great after my rest day yesterday, ready to hit the pavement. I did another 60/90 run/walk. Toward the end I started to feel my groove or my stride. I was breathing well - one, TWO, three, one, TWO, three. The weather wasn't awful since it had rained early in the evening. I felt great!

Friday I did a Pilates workout that focused on arms. I wasn't impressed. I will definitely have up the ante on the arms.

Saturday was my last day on the 60 sec/90 sec run/walk. It felt great! While I was running, I was keeping in pace with another lady. It's like we were doing the same training. I started off walking just behind her then I would run past her and start my walk and then here she would come running, pass me and then walk. I wanted to ask her if she was doing the same training but I didn't. I promised myself that if I see her again I would. Then I might get a running buddy and some bonus encouragement!

Well all in all I am off to a great start. I know I have a long way to go but I just keep focusing on my small accomplishments. Next week the runs get a little bit longer. I'm ready. I know it will probably kick my butt but the 60/90 is too easy. Can't wait!!!!