Le cahier de Mme Pie / The Ladygazza

[Ladygazza]

Hello world! I'm making this log for accountability through my first-week challange:
http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/64353-so-life-gave-me-lemons-we-all-know-it-doesnt-mean-limonade-roar/

You can also follow my progress here: http://runkeeper.com/user/ladygazza/profile

 

I start now that I made through the first week and lurked through the forum long enough

 

2015/04/20
Warm-up: 15 minutes jogging

Circuit training x3 

    20 body weight squats

    8 knee push ups + 2 elevated push ups

    20 walking lunges

    10 bench dips

    15 seconds plank

    30 jumping jacks

Stretching

 

It really felt good, a 2yo baby girl also approached me in awe. She though I was dancing (jumping jacking, actually, but close enough) and joined me.

 

Here's today's pic: can you spot the Ardea cinerea? couldn't determine if it were male or female, but seemed pretty young.

[Ladygazza]

Here's my log for today, with a nice pic:

http://runkeeper.com/user/ladygazza/activity/553470680?tripIdBase36=95ispk&activityList=false&

 

Didn't run fast at all, but I'm still happy because I've been training six days in a row and I felt my legs tired, obviously. Tomorrow, I'll rest.

[Nnimn]

Como le dije, estoy aquí para ver su progreso y apoyarle si lo necesita- pues, cuantos millas se ejecuta hoy (no puedo verlo porque no tengo runkeeper)?

[Ladygazza]

I fixed the privacy settings so you can see it   even if you don't have Runkeeper - Arreglé la configuración de privacidad para que todos puedan acceder a mis actividades, incluso los que no tienen Runkeeper.

 

I run 10km = 6.2 miles circa - Ejecuté 10 km, o sea 6.2 millas aproximadamente.

[Ladygazza]

Today was my rest day. It is unbelievable what I gained in terms of "free time" once I decided to put aside two hours a day to train. I don't train two full hours, but that allows for more flexibility (i.e. if I come back later from work) or just for relaxing and take a longer warm-up, cool-down/stretching, shower... whatever.

 

As today was my rest day and had no social commitments, I decided to visit the local zoo. Really, it is a 5 minutes walk from where I work, and always though "I have no time for that". Well, I had a most relaxing and interesting evening.

 

Here you have your pic: Erysimum Linifolium var. Little Kiss Lilac for plants lovers.

[Ladygazza]

2015/04/20
Warm-up: 15 minutes jogging

Circuit training x3 

    20 body weight squats (ass to grass, literally)

    6 knee push ups + 4 elevated push ups

    20 walking lunges

    10 bench dips

    15 seconds plank

    30 jumping jacks

Stretching

 

Here, three mallards Anas platyrhynchos (two adult males and one adult female) and a common raven Corvus corax corax. One of the male mallards enters in defensive stance as the raven approaches.

[Ladygazza]

Today's run: http://runkeeper.com/user/ladygazza/activity/555670838?tripIdBase36=96tyd2&activityList=false&

Go me, it felt really good!

I took it easy (10K in 55'05") and so I hope my legs will begin to recover more quickly

 

[Nnimn]

ooooohh!!! So many pretty pictures! :3 You are doing awesome with your workouts. 2 hours is pretty killer. 

[Ladygazza]

Thanks! Taking pics helps a lot in terms of accountability.

 

I never do 2 hours of training, they're just scheduled: I now that from 1800 to 2000 I won't be available (no social, no groceries, no cleaning home), so if I get home later from work, I'll still have time to train. It feels like a safety net.

In the past, I tried with "I'll go running at 18h30" and then, if I came home at 1900- life happens!, I felt like it was too late, and therefore excusable not going. 

Same thing for social. I was weak and said "Uhm, ok I was supposed to go running but whatever". Now, I say "ok, but I'll join you later, I'm busy until 8 PM"

 

If I only knew it was so easy  

[Ladygazza]

2015/04/25

Warm-up: 20 minutes brisk walk 

Circuit training x3 

    20 body weight squats

    4 knee push ups + 6 elevated push ups

    20 walking lunges

    10 bench dips

    15 seconds plank

    30 jumping jacks

Stretching

 

It felt soooo good! I also managed to do a 25" Crow pose, never thought I could but I tried it anyways. And it worked! It helped to be on the grass, I knew I could really not injure myself. Ok, form is not so good, toes are low etc but.. I did it this means there's plenty of room for improvement!!

 

Here: Gettin' to my spot.

[Ladygazza]

Today's run: it felt sooo good! 10K in 53'26"
http://runkeeper.com/user/ladygazza/activity/557053079?tripIdBase36=97nkwn&activityList=false&

 

And here's the pick of the day, a Branta canadensis grazing the grass. Yes, a Canada goose. They were introduced in France in 17th century.

[Ladygazza]

2015/04/27
Warm-up: 15 minutes jogging

Circuit training x3 

    20 body weight squats

    10 elevated push ups

    20 walking lunges

    10 bench dips

    15 seconds plank

    30 jumping jacks

Stretching

 

Two male Fulica Atra, courtship display.

[Ladygazza]

Ok, there it is: 10K in 53'24" and didn't end up tired. Well, not excessively. Looks like my legs are getting used to training 6 days a week, and I really feel that they're getting stronger. I feel this when running, it's so empowering!

http://runkeeper.com/user/ladygazza/activity/558520441?tripIdBase36=98j14p&activityList=false&

 

And, well.. not an awesome pic today. Think about it as "Ladygazza was running soooooo fast she only saw this":

[Ladygazza]

Hectic week, I did not have time to write in the forum, but I had time to train yay!!

 

2015/04/27 The Nerd Fitness Playground Workout 

Circuit training x3, with 60" rest between the sets.

• EXERCISE A: EXPLOSIVE LEG WORK – 10 REPS Level Two: Bench Jumps 
• EXERCISE B: PUSH EXERCISE – 10 REPS Level Two: Lower Incline Push Ups
• EXERCISE C: PULL EXERCISE – 10 REPS Level Two: Body Rows 
• EXERCISE D: LEGS - 8 REPS EACH LEG Level Two: Walking Lunges
• EXERCISE E: CORE - 10 REPS Level Two: Straight Leg Reverse Crunches

Warm-up: 15 minutes jogging

Cool-down: Stretching, 15 minutes brisk walk

 

2015/04/28 Indoor rock climbing (2 hours) with hubby&friends who came over - niiiice!

 

2015/04/29 Rest day: I discovered some muscles in my back and arms - the pain! Well, "good" pain, I used some muscles I don't usually train.

 

2015/04/30 Modified Nerd Fitness Advanced Body Weight Workout - It was raining cats, dogs, and probably men too so I stayed indoor.

Circuit training x3, with 60" rest between the sets.

• LEGS (10 REPS) Body Weight Squats
• LEGS (10 REPS each leg) Lunges
• EXPLOSIVE LEG WORK (20 REPS each leg) Knee-Up Jump Lunge
• TRICEPS (10 REPS) Bench Dips
• PUSH (10 REPS) Knee Push-ups
• CORE (30") Plank

Warm-up: one set of the Beginner Body Weight Workout

Cool-down: Stretching

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/03 10km Run in 53'39"

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/04 Modified Nerd Fitness Advanced Body Weight Workout

Circuit training x3, with 60" rest between the sets.

• LEGS (10 REPS) Body Weight Squats
• LEGS (10 REPS each leg) Lunges
• EXPLOSIVE LEG WORK (20 REPS) Burpees
• TRICEPS (10 REPS) Knee diamond Push-Ups
• PUSH (10 REPS) Knee Push-ups
• CORE (30") Plank

Warm-up: one set of the Beginner Body Weight Workout

Cool-down: Stretching

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/05 10km Run in 53'58"

 

It was difficult, I had really sore legs and I came home late from work. But, hey, I run nevertheless!

[Ladygazza]

Wednesday: rest day.

Thursday: I was supposed to get a medical exam at 17:30, but the doc had an emergency so I was examined at 20:00. I was done by 20:30, but was simply too late to come home, train and cook for Hubby.I just skipped the carbs.

 

2015/05/08 Angry Birds Workout

Body Weight Squats: 50 in 2 sets - Level 2 passed

Incline push ups: 20 in 2 sets - Level 2 passed

Inverted rows: Level 2 failed, I still got work to do there!

Planks: 2 minutes in two sets - Level 2 passed

 

2015/05/09 10 km run in 55'13" I felt sick at some point, maybe due to high temperatures. I had low pressure.

 

2015/05/10 Playground Workout, 3 sets and 60" max rest

A (10 reps): Bench jumps

B (8 reps each leg): Walking lunges with torso rotation

C (10 reps): Incline push ups (failed the last one)

D (10 reps): Straight legs inverse crunches

E (10 reps): Inverted rows

[Nnimn]

Sorry about the low blood pressure on the 10k. Did you enjoy it otherwise?

 

Your inspiring me with your Workouts though. Especially the angry birds.   

[Ladygazza]

Sorry about the low blood pressure on the 10k. Did you enjoy it otherwise?

 

Your inspiring me with your Workouts though. Especially the angry birds.   

Hi! I enjoyed it, my hubby served as Prince Charming

That happens when hot season rolls in, every year. Especially when, well.. when I got my periods. Looove the Angry birds, I'm sure you do too!

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/11 Pic nic = Rest day

 

2015/05/12 Beginner Body Weight Workout : 3 sets each exercise, 60" pause each

20 body weight squats

8 lower incline push ups (one span high, really low^)

20 walking lunges with torso rotation

10 dumbbell rows (using a 6 lt goat milk pack - about 1.6 US gallons) P.S. my husband laughed his heart out watching me doing that

60 second plank

 

2015/05/13 10 km run in 55'05" Sunset

 

2015/05/14 NF Advanced Body Weight Workout, 3 sets each exercise, 60" pause each

20 body weight squats

20 walking lunges with torso rotations (10 each leg)

20 jump step-ups (10 each leg)

10 inverted body weight rows using my kitchen table

10 inverted body weight rows with underhand grip

8 lower + 2 normal push ups

30 seconds one-legged plank

 

2015/05/15 10 km run in 52'46" felt so invigorating, but afterwards I was hungry and had some milk before going to bed

 

2015/05/16 Playground Workout, 3 sets and 60" max rest --> OMG I enjoyed it so much, I was really playing

A (10 reps): Bench jumps - with perfect form, finally. I din't really grasp it last time.

B (8 reps each leg): Walking lunges with torso rotation

C (10 reps): 6 incline + 4 normal push ups - good form, I'm getting stronger

D (10 reps): Straight legs inverse crunches

Ea (5 reps): Negative Pull Ups

Eb (5reps): Negative Push Ups

 

2015/05/17 Hi lats. I didn't know you even existed. Ouch. And pectorals, too. And biceps. Ouch, ouch, ouch. Sore legs. ==> Active rest day, Restoration Yoga Flow and walk in the park.

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/18 Weight: 48.9 kgs

10km Run in 53'18". I'm happy to have hubby running with me, because I felt so tired and with DOMS that I wouldn't have go running today. I would have done a Beginner Workout circuit or jogged, surely not my 10ks!

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/19 NerdFitness Beginner Bodyweight Routine (Repeat x3)

    20 body weight squats

    4 knee push ups + 6 normal push ups

    20 walking lunges with torso rotation

    15 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug)

    60 second plank

    30 Jumping Jacks

 

I just kept it simple, because I wanted to feel the difference between the first and the sixth week of the challenge. I just added torso rotations to the lunges, 5 dumbbell rows, and made longer planks. I'm on track for the push ups, I think I'll be able to do 3x10 grownup pushups at the endo of the week! Yes, I felt the difference, and wow it was a nice sensation!

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/21 NerdFitness Beginner Bodyweight Routine (Repeat x3)

    20 body weight squats

    2 knee push ups + 8 normal push ups

    20 walking lunges with torso rotation

    15 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug)

    60 second plank

 

Done this morning heheh nice

[Ladygazza]

2015/05/23 10K run with Playground Workout incorporated! I'm tired