New Week - New Goals!
As I wrote in a previous post, I’m now setting weekly goals. It really helps me to be able to celebrate the "small" weekly wins, and it makes the road ahead a little easier. Its been three weeks now, and the time seemed to go by quickly. Plus, this contest with my hubby is helping to keep me focused, and motivated.
Today, I did a 55 min cardio session, and guess what - I was able to run for a full 10 minutes! Then, I did a 5 min recovery, then ran 10 more min and another 5 min recovery. I wanted to do one last 10 min set, but I couldn’t cut it, I ended up running for a final 5 minutes. I finished out the last 5 by walking at a 4.0 incl, to keep my heart rate up. So, bottom line, even though I still can’t run a full 30 minutes, I’m able to do more and more each time! That is exciting!
I’m also working on my pushups. I have 0 upper body strength. Every other day, I’ll do 3 sets of 10 "girlie" pushups. I always start off each set with an attempt at a full pushup, and I’ll lower myself down, but I can’t seem to get back "up". That’s one of my long term goals for 09 - to be able to do 10 FULL pushups!
Now, this coming weekend will be the challenge! I’m headed to Charlotte, NC for a long "girl’s" weekend. Lots of parties, and undoubtedly, drinking. But, I’m ready! I’m taking my workout gear, and this week’s goal includes a workout every day until Thursday (departure day), and then I’ll pick it up again on Fri and Sat, while on travel. My workout buddy is traveling with me, and we’ve already agreed that we will split all our meals. I do plan to limit my drinks, and follow up each drink with a big bottle of water. Wish me Luck! 
