Another 5k!!

I needed some motivation to get exercising regularly again so I registered for another 5k. May 18th is the BIG DAY so that gives me 2 months to whip my body and lungs into shape. My only goal for this race is to beat my last 5k time, which I will have to look up. lol I started running/training last week and so far so good. I'm running 3 times a week and started plyometrics a couple times a week to help build strength in my legs and butt. I'm really looking forward to completing another race, I'm no "athlete" but I do my best and that's always good enough :)

I recently went to Pittsburgh for my annual post transplant clinic and my LUNGS look fantabulous! My FVC was 113% and my fev1 was 94% can't ask for better results to celebrate my 5 yr ttransplant anniversary :)

My weight is good and a little higher. I weighed in at 109 lbs which is good considering I'm only 5'0". It also got me thinking. . .I love my weight but I would love it even more if it was more muscle and less squishy. I admit I have been REALLY slacking on my workouts so I decided to find my motivation.

Day ONE (again) of P90X
Chest and Back
AB Ripper X

I already feel the pain and I finished the workout less than an hour ago. Here's to 89 more days of dedication and extreme pain :)

It's been a while. . .

I have totally neglected this blog. . . I haven't been completely neglecting exercise, well not COMPLETELY haha.

I have been crazy busy with moving. I was planning on running the 5K to cure diabetes in Oklahoma, but we moved to Idaho before that so I guess I'll have to find another 5K to do in the spring. :) I am excited about being home for a couple reasons. I have been riding my horse a lot and I LOVE that! Also the locally owned gym here is just $10 a month and they offer a freaking amazing class called Targit I have mentioned it before and I'm excited to be able to go to class. I am also hoping to be fit in some lap swimming at our small city pool. . .I used to teach swim lessons at this pool back when I was like 18-19yrs old. haha!

I am going to really try to keep up on this blog and my workouts! I have enjoyed almost 5 years with my new lungs and staying active & working out plays a big role in keeping them healthy for another 5x5x5 years :)

Y. . .because it feels so good!

Today I got home from work and instead of watching TV or getting on the internet (FB) I put on my Nike Free runs, my Nike workout shirt and some shorts and hit the YMCA! The pool was crazy busy so I passed up that today and opted for a treadmill workout. 20+ minutes then I did strength training and concentrated on my shoulders, back, triceps and biceps!! Yeah, I might be really sore tomorrow. ..and that's how I like it!

I am in the process of making a really cute weekly workout board. I am wanting to buy some great motivational workout posters for my workout room so I can really stay motivated! I have my pole in my room for my pole fitness and I did a big vinyl mural to decorate it up a little. ..whatcha think?

I'm going to decorate in zebra print, black and magenta pink! It's going to be so cute once I get it all done. A litle at a time :) I gotta get my resistance bands and dumbells set up too and eventually a flat panel tv to use for P90X and stuff while I work out! WHOOHOO!

I've been working out. .just not blogging about it

I joined the YMCA! I pretty much joined for the opportunity to utilize their lap swimming :) I am really out of shape when it comes to swimming. The first day I went I could only do about 3 laps (300 meters). The second time I went I had my own lane and could swim at MY pace with a few more breaks in between lengths. . .so I did about 6 laps (600 meters), I will slowly build up to where I want to be.

I also enjoy their indoor track! I ran/walked on it the other day and did about 1/2 mile but that was because It was the same day I had swam so I didn't want to overdue it. So despite me completely forgetting to blog about my latest workouts I am doing it AND enjoying it!!