So I started REALLY training this week. I've had a gym membership since last April and we have a trainer that we see every week but besides that requirement we don't really go. And only going to the gym once a week does not supply results lol. So my ultimate goal is to go 4 times a week with a mix of cardio and strength training. I am hoping to run the 1/2 pig marathon with Nikki in May, but I would be extremely happy if I can just run for an hour by the end of tax season.
So week 1 was hard. Monday I didn't go because it was my cousin's 16th bday so Tuesday was the first day and I went with Nikki. I did the treadmill for 30 min and ran for about 3 of those. Its a start, I keep telling myself. Wednesday we had training with Keith for 30 min where we boxed and did a combo of jump rope and ab work. Then I went upstairs and did the treadmill for 30 min and ran for 4 of those. Watching movies helps the time go by. I am in the middle of Wanted :)
The White Death deterred me from going on Thurs and Fri so Saturday morning I went up and did the treadmill for 35 min and ran for 5. I am pulling a good sweat and find myself light headed afterwards but I get this insane adrenaline rush which makes it all worth it. I really need to focus on my eating habits, because I'm still in the habit of holidays. I have cravings now for candy and I am glad that there is no more in the house. My goal with eating is to pack my lunch Mon-Thurs and leave Fridays as my cheat day. Same with dinner. Which I did adhere to this first week. I have been "eating" a protein shake for breakfast for the past 6 months which seems to keep me full until lunch time.
Overall, I feel pretty good. I dont expect visible results for awhile, but I feel better than I am now doing something.
I have a question for all of my nurse friends-- what is the average heartrate for running? I find that after 3-5 min of running my heart rate is usually around 175-185. This seems awfully high to me, but I wanted to get the input from you.
So on to Week 2. Ciao!
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Here's a link to a chart that has target heart rates on it.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4736
Basically your HR shouldn't be higher than 195 beats/min.
Yours seems a bit high but I'm sure it's fine.
It also helps to know what your resting pulse is.
My resting pulse is very low, like in the 60's so when I work out and mine gets over like 120 I feel funny.
If you are feeling ok then I honestly wouldn't worry too much.
Email if you have more questions.
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