A Little Bit of Insanity!

Tuesday, November 16---Insanity Fast and Furious---I drove back to Maryland today, so I spent another 7 plus hours in the car. It was a long drive as most of it was in the rain and it was off and on raining when I got home this afternoon. So, I decided to stay home and get at least a quick workout in today. Since I just happened to get my copy of Insanity's Fast and Furious in the mail yesterday, and it was here waiting for me, I did that for my workout today. It is a 20 minute insane workout! 45 minutes of a workout in only about 20 minutes. Great workout! I didn't burn as many calories as I would have liked (259 calories burned), so that means I just need to dig deeper tomorrow to burn a few more calories. :) It was my first time doing the workout, so not too bad for my first time. Now I know what to expect tomorrow! However, I did miss running today, so back at that tomorrow too!

Wednesday, November 17----Insanity Fast and Furious----Felt pretty good considering I did it yesterday as well. Great workout! Dug a little deeper and burned 266 calories today!

Wednesday, November 17----5 miles---Today's run went surprisingly well! I had many reasons why I wasn't going to go out and do this run: 1. too windy, 2. worked out this morning, 3. hungry, 4. legs are sore, etc...but I am SO glad that I did. Best 5 mile run I have ever had! It was very windy out, but I pushed through it and had a great run. I didn't keep track of the splits today, but feel like I was pretty consistent. I was only going to run 4 miles, but decided to run 5, since it would take me longer to walk the last mile home than it would to just run. Finished strong! Ended today with a nice 10 minute cool down! Today's run pace was 9:15 and finished in just over 46 minutes!

Thursday, November 18---2.52 miles---I REALLY wanted to run today, but after two days of Insanity's Fast and Furious and a 5 mile run yesterday afternoon, my hamstrings were really tight, so I decided to just do a walk to stretch them out. The DH and I had a really nice walk this evening. It was nice to spend some time together and talk. It is amazing what working out together can do for the both of you mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is such a stress reliever. I always feel good after a run, but even tonight after the walk I just felt so much better. The walk has helped my hamstrings and they are feeling better, still a little tight, but better. Finished our walk in about 41 minutes for a 16:16 pace!

Friday, November 19---Insanity Fast and Furious---It went pretty well. I didn't burn as many calories as the other days, but considering I am working out WAY earlier (5 am) than I am used to I will take it. I still burned 252 calories and that is the important part. I am definitely not used to working out this early, but I am wide awake now and feel great! Great way to get the day started.

Friday, November 19----4.21 miles---SO PROUD of this RUN! Wow! This was a fast, cold run, and a race against time! I got a late start since I had to work today, so I was trying to get a run in before dark. I did and boy was it cold and fast. I guess the fall weather is finally here to stay. This was the first time I ever ran at Centennial Park, so I didn't know where the mile markers were exactly, therefore, I had no idea where I really was pace-wise. I definitely did not think I was running this fast. It was a nice out-and-back run, even though when I was done I didn't even feel like I had even gone for a run. It was so fast and I was worried about getting back before dark, so I didn't think about much else. I am super happy with the pace, as this is my first sub-9 pace for more than one mile! :) And, definitely a new PR! I thought it was only 4 miles, but it ended up being just a little bit over. Besides being cold (mainly my hands), it was a great run and felt great after a day of subbing. It was nice to get outside and enjoy the cold weather, even if it was for a quick run. Since I was short on time, cool down was cut shorter than I would have liked, but got a short 12 minute cool down in and got the heart rate down quickly. I think I might be ready for a 5K! Finished in about 37 minutes! Today's pace 8:51!!!! :)

Saturday and Sunday were rest days this week!

Thanks for reading!