Wow! A lot has happened since my last post. Lets see... I studied for the bar exam, took the bar exam, started work clerking for my firm, found out I PASSED the bar exam, became a lawyer, bought a fixer upper (kind of--parents own it), and have been crazy busy. Working out? It has taken a backseat. I'm afraid that while I'm getting adjusted to my job, I am unable to have the freedom to really focus on exercise and enjoying my time working out. That should not stop me from finding some time to get workouts in though. My friend Jen (who I've talked about on this blog) and I are both at a point where we want to start getting back to running and being fit. We followed the 10k running plan last year almost to a T, so we decided to make a get fit 11-week workout plan. This is based off of the 10k plan, takes into account our busy schedules, and has a new focus on cross training and weights.

Without further ado:

I hope keeping track on this blog will help keep me accountable in my path to working out more :) I've been doing a few things this week, but the real plan starts on Monday of next week. If you are following along, I will post a key for the things that aren't clear, like "Wed Weights." Those are going to be decided week-of.

10k Training Report: Week 2

Something about me is that I have grand goals when it comes to working out, and I rarely keep up with these goals.. For instance, the picture below inspired me to work out for awhile last year.. until I realized that no amount of exercise will help me grow two cup sizes :-\. Le sigh.

(photo credit: http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/103934703870699056_kgRpaAjK.jpg)

 I'm' happy to say that I still haven't quit running, despite starting back in November.  In fact, I've kept up completely with the first two week of my 10k running plan. 

My week in review:

Monday

Prescribed: 20 minutes easy

Ran: 23 minutes for 2.06 miles (10:58 pace) on the treadmill in my apartment complex before class. Felt pretty good, watched a little "Say yes to the dress" and went at a nice pace for me to sustain.

Tuesday

Prescribed: Easy XT or off

Did: Tuesday-fun-day. Went to a swim cardio class with my friend.  

It was pretty easy but really fun. I wore my new tri swim top and swim cap (aka mad sexayness)(do you guys think I look as good as the girl in the picture above??!!!?). 

Wednesday

Prescribed: 25 minutes run + 2-3 striders

Ran: 27 minute run, 2.69 miles (10:11 pace), 3 90-meter striders, no idea what pace. 

Thursday

Prescribed: 20 minute easy run

Ran: nothingz. Was busy! Ended up doing the run Friday

Friday

Prescribed: OFF

Ran: 20 minutes around the neighborhood, ~ 2 miles. 

Saturday

Prescribed: Long run, 3.5 miles

Ran: Nothing! Was resting my knee a bit. Glad I did

Sunday

Prescribed: Optional XT

Ran: 3.5 miles, 39 minutes, 10:58 pace on treadmill.  Made up for my long run miss today. Ran the whole thing, albeit slower than normal.